Mindanao Daily Caraga (July 17, 2014)

Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Regional Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Volume III, No. 049

web portal: www.businessweekmindanao.com

Thursday

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

See story P15.00 on Page 12 July 17, 2014

Bacuag town gets P650t for its enterprise projects

S

By PAT SAMONTE, Caraga Regional Editor and MA THERESA CALANG, Contributor

Regional Top Stories

URIGAO City––The Department of Trade (DTI) turned over P650,000 funding through the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) process to three enterprise development projects of the municipality of Bacuag in Surigao del Norte.

northmin

Storm surges destroy 28 houses in Misamis Oriental u2

See FULL STORY, page 4

Cadaver of slain NPA rebels up for kins’ claim

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Regional Editor-Caraga

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur—The cadavers of the 12 communist guerrillas, who killed in Tuesday’s encounter with Manobo tribal warriors in Sta. Irene village, were placed at the

westmin

NPA rebel slain, policeman hurt in Zambo Norte clash u 8

local funeral parlor here for any interested kin to claim them.

Mayor Albin Magdamit said the cadavers already embalmed and securely placed in sealed body bags provided by the Department of Health were deposited at See cadaver, page 11

SP appoints Dy as Misortel manager

davao

FIESTA LAUNCH. The coming August 28 fiesta of Cagayan de Oro is sporting a

new logo drawn by artist Simonette Faborada Sagaral. Arlene Moreno, wife of Mayor Oscar Moreno (right) and Dorothy Pabayo, tourism consultant, unveil the logo during the launching of Higalaay: Kagayhaan Feestival 2014 on July 16, 2014.

MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

Kadayawan, business as usual despite terror threats u9

By ERCEL MAANDIG

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the province of Misamis Oriental, on its Regular Session last Monday presided over by Vice Governor Joey Pelaez, has unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Fernando Vincent Q. Dy Jr. as manager of the Misamis Oriental Telephone Company (Misortel) with an item as Department Head II. The appointment of

See manager, page 11

Misortel General Manager Fernando Q. Dy

Attend our Immigration Seminar

to CANADA, UK, USA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and SCHENGEN Territories.

On July 19, 2014, 2 pm at VIP Hotel Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City.

Call or text for inquiry: 09068684414

Concierge Hotline: (088) 323-4023 to 24 * Text ‘ON AYALAMALLS’ to 2948 * www.ayalamalls.com.ph

Editorial: e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising: e-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Contact: 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776

2 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

thursday, july 17, 2014

NorthMin News

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

Storm surges destroy 28 houses in Misamis Oriental

By Cris Diaz, Executive Editor

MISAMIS Oriental––Storm surges spawned by typhoon “Glenda’s” tailend destroyed about 28 houses along the coastal towns in Misamis Oriental, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) said on Wednesday.

“About 28 houses located in the coastal towns of Balingasag, Balingoan, and Magsaysay were destroyed by storm surges that buffeted the province’s coastlines Tuesday evening,” Edmundo Y. Pacamalan, Jr. , head of the PDRRMC in Misamis Oriental, reported.

He said that the storm surges pummeled the coastlines in Misamis Oriental at the same time when typhoon “Glenda” made a landfall in Luzon.

“The strong winds of “Glenda’s” tail-end has lifted the coastal waters to a height of more than one meter which resulted in storm

surges in some areas of the province’s coastlines,” Pacamalan said.

He said that there was no report of casualties or injuries as the PDRRMC, which put up a headquarters in the component city of Gingoog, already has already evacuated residents in the coastal areas.

Pacamalan said Governor Yevgency Vincente Emano has ordered the evacuation of residents in areas that are prone to storm surges, landslides, and flooding earlier as moderate to heavy rains started to signal the arrival of See houses, page 11

WHEELCHAIR DISTRIBUTION. VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ consoled with the beneficiaries of wheelchairs he distributed last 1 July 2014 in the Municipality of Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental. The wheelchairs were donated by Children International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI). The CIPI also donated books which Vice Governor Pelaez distributed throughout Misamis Oriental. photo supplied

Dad wants upbeat on Asean integration policy

By Cris Diaz Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City– –A city councilor here wants stakeholders in the government to mount a comprehensive information campaign about the planned ASEAN Integration in 2015.

ASEAN stands for As-

sociation of Southeast Asian Nation.

City Councilor Ramon Tabor urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to conduct an effective and comprehensive information campaign about the effects of the ASEAN

MDN: June 16-Dec.15, 2014

integration.

“The people of Cagayan De Oro City and elsewhere in Northern Mindanao want to understand the relevance of the ASEAN integration program,” Tabor said on Wednesday.

He said that the people are curious on the advantage and disadvantage of

the ASEAN integration, particularly the sectors that would be affected by the new ASEAN economic order.

Tabor urged the city council committee on commerce and trade to invite the DTI, NEDA, and the DILG to provide members of the local august body See upbeat, page 11

thursDAY, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Mindanao Daily 3 NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

4 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Caraga

thursDAY, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Agusan del Norte • Agusan del Sur • Surigao del Norte • Surigao del Sur • Dinagat Islands

DTI gives P650T to Surigao town enterprise development projects

By PAT SAMONTE-Caraga Regional Editor and MA THERESA CALANG-Contributor

S

URIGAO City - The Department of Trade (DTI) turned over P650,000 funding through the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) process to three enterprise development projects of the municipality of Bacuag in Surigao del Norte.

DTI-Caraga Regional Director Brielgo Pagaran and DTI-Surigao del Norte Provincial Director Celestino Negapatan handed the check to Bacuag Mayor Sheila Mae Cebedo during the recent Regional Development Council meeting at the Provincial Convention Center here.

The projects include the Shared Service Facility for Nipa Sugar Production of the Cabugao First Farmers Consumers Cooperative and the Shared Service Facility for Banana Processing of Payapag Women’s Organization for the purchase and installation of common service equipment worth P250,000 and P200,000, respectively.

The third project, Online Business Registration Hub, to cost P200,000, will be implemented by the municipal government in coordination with DTI-Surigao del Norte to enable online business name registration right at the Bacuag Business Permit Licensing Office. The project aims to help local businessmen save on traveling cost to register their business names at the DTI-Surigao del Norte provincial office here.

Mayor Cebedo thanked the DTI officials for the financial support intended to help her constituents and hoped that with the funds released for the micro-enterprise projects, beneficiaries will be able to augment their household income thereby achieving the goal of poverty reduction through the grassroots participatory budgeting process.

Government IOs to share commitment with PIA on CCA Advocacy Summit

By Jennifer P. Gaitano of PIA-Caraga

BUTUAN City - The Information Officers from different government agencies and local government units will be participating in the summit on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Mitigation advocacy initiated by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on July 16-17, 2014 at Dottie’s Place Hotel, this city.

“This summit seeks to showcase the laudable and multi-various efforts of the different line agencies, and non-government organizations on climate change adaptation and mitigation specifically and environment in general,” bared

PIA-Caraga regional director Abner Caga.

Caga said participants to this high-level conference play a pivotal role as immediate multipliers by cascading the information to the communities and keeping them informed about climate change that propels them to take efforts to slow its progress.

One of the highlights of the activity is the oath-taking and pledge of commitment of all the participants with Butuan Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. Zacarias Jimenez, who will also give an inspirational message as well as lead the environmental prayer.

And to give meaning to this momentous event, participants will be lighting candles while offering their personal prayers.

Caga further revealed that during the forum, all the

participating information officers will also be able to express their issues and concerns, as well as insights and their suggestions on how they can further contribute as multipliers in their respective community.

“We are very optimistic that with this activity, our information officers will really take the lead in advocating climate change adaptation and mitigation in their respective areas of responsibility. With our collective efforts, we can ensure that our contributions will create real relevance in making a more adaptive community,” stressed Caga.

Said summit is anchored on the theme “Strengthening Partnership Among Communities for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.”

DAR bares 2014 mid-year feat in SurSur TANDAG City - Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Benjamin Mataksil bared the 2014 mid-year accomplishment report of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Provincial Office in Surigao del Sur. It covers three operational areas: Land Tenure Services

(LTS), Agrarian Legal Services (ALS), and Technical Advisory Support Services (TASS).

Mataksil, as usual, has put premium on Land Acquisition and Distribution (LAD) under the LTS, which aims to achieve 3,338 hectares until the end of the year.

Under the LAD, he said

that as yet only 24 percent or equivalent to 807 hectares was hit, breaking down this as follows: 749 hectares of new lands for acquisition and distribution during the current year or just equivalent to 40 percent of the 1,860-hectare target; and 58 hectares or equivalent to just four percent of the set goal of 1,478 hectares which was said to be already in the pipeline for distribution next year.

But, early this year, Mataksil assured that the target can be hit.

Meanwhile, the DAR here has posted 85 percent overall on the achievement on ALS especially on Adjudication of Agrarian Reform Cases (AARC) which refers to the execution/implementation of the no. of resolutions, decisions, and orders.

ALS involves planning and programming of legal information for effective delivery of legal services and assistance to agrarian reform beneficiaries and landowners and adjudication of agrarian reform cases.

On the other hand, the said office has also made a significant leap on particular targets for the TASS, although the data shows a lot more has still to be done.

TASS concerns with the programming and development of agrarian reform program beneficiaries, agrarian reform beneficiaries organization, and agrarian reform communities.

(NGBT/Greg Tataro Jr., Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

NorthMin Mindanao Daily 5 Mines, geosciences bureau reiterares local gov't roles on finding relocation sites thursDAY, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Mobile nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

O

By RUTCHIE CABAHUG-AGUHOB

ZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental – Local government units (LGU’s) in every province, city and municipality are responsible for finding the possible relocation sites in areas highly susceptible to either landslide or flood.

This was clarified by Engr.

Osin Sinsuat, officer-incharge (OIC)-chief, Mines

and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), region 10, during the Media Advocacy and Write Shop for Broadcasters’ Manual on Climate Change held at Midway White Beach, Initao, Misamis Oriental.

Participated by radio broadcasters from the different radio/TV outlets of the region, the activity was sponsored by the Depart-

northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

ment of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), region 10.

Meanwhile, Sinsuat said MGB only conducts the geological assessment to determine whether or not the identified relocation sites are fit for human habitation, as provided in Republic Act No. 10121 or the “Philippine Risk Reduction and

Management Act of 2010.”

In the assessment, the MGB conducts mapping in a certain municipality and studies the susceptibility of the LGU’s to landslide, flood and coastal erosion, aided by the Global Positioning System (GPS) for accuracy of location.

Results of the geohazards mapping and assessment, with the advisories, executive summary and maps are

immediately presented to the concerned LGU’s for information and dissemination, as they are responsible for setting the direction, development, implementation and coordination of disaster risk management programs in their respective areas.

In Misamis Occidental, two public schools were recently relocated by their respective LGU’s per rec-

NEWS

ommendation of MGB-10, after its geohazard mapping and assessment team found that they were susceptible to landslides as evidenced by cracks in the land within their school premises.

These were the Diwat National High School in Bonifacio town and the Guimad Elementary School in Ozamiz City, Sinsuat added.

(RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

Amendment to CDO’s tourism law pushed

By Aida Raut

Brgy. Poblacion show off their unique product of "Ensaymada de Buko" to the judges of Kalan-onon Festival on July 14, 2014. Criteria included Palatability /Taste, Highlight of the Product, Originality and Inovativeness, Food Preparation and Overall Impression and Presentation.

(PIA10)

National registration day for voters with disabilities

I L IG A N C I T Y - T he Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is stepping up its commitment to disability inclusive elections, with its latest Resolution, dated June 25, 2014, declaring July 20, 2014 as the National Registration Day for Voters with Disabilities, in all COMELEC local offices.

News-7-11-2014(3) This move was undertaken in close coordination with the National Council of Disability Affairs, under Acting Executive Director Carmen ReyesZubiaga, as part of the activities under Proclamation No. 361, which declared July 17-23 of every year as the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week.

Election Officers nationwide have been direc ted to designate accessible registration venues within their respective jurisdictions,

in co ordinat ion w it h organizations of p ersons with disabilities, in accordance with the pertinent provisions of COMELEC’s rules and regulations on the conduct of continuing voter registration, for purposes of t he May 16, 2014, elections.

COMELEC also encourages all Barangay Captains to provide transportation support for their constituents with disabilities, for this purpose. (IliganWebsite)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The city’s local tourism board is pushing for the amendment of some provisions of the city’s ordinance on tourism establishments here.

City Councilor Candy Darimbang, chair of the City Council Committee on Tourism, said on Tuesday that the amendment intends to reclassify the status of various hotels, pension houses, apartments, and resorts here.

She said that the proposed amendment is intended for purposes of registration and licensing and the introduction of new tourism laws.

The city’s Ordinance No. 5239-96, known as the Cagayan De Oro City Tourism Establishments Regulatory Ordinance of 1996, where some provisions have to be amended in order to cope with the demands of the time.

For instance, Darimbang said, the deluxe hotels should be classified into 5- Star Hotel, first class hotels to be classified as 4-star hotel, standard hotels to 3-star hotel, economy class hotels to 2-star hotel and budget hotels.

In a meeting with stakeholders last week, Josephine Roque, of the Department of Tourism (DOT), here furnished the committee with a copy of the assessment booklet, which shall be provided to all existing accommodation enterprises.

Roque said that the material will update and appraise the owners of the hotels, resorts and apartment hotels of the new set of criteria and

standard that will be used in the assessment of the establishment’s star rating classification.

However, tourist inns, pension houses and motels will still use the old classification system, the tourism committee said.

The DOT said that the classification of hotels is represented with the “star point system” where the criteria is divided into seven dimensions to include the arrival and departure areas; public area; bedrooms; bathrooms; food and beverage, amenities and services and business practices.

Catalino Chan, the DOT regional director in Northern Mindanao, said that the DOT would dispatch a team of auditors to evaluate tourism- related establishments in the city in order to ensure compliance of the new guidelines in the renewal of the accreditations.

Chan suggested that the new guidelines should be included in the amendment of the local tourism code, especially the provision of, at least, two rooms for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) as well as the strict compliance of the installation of sprinklers, fire exits and elevators, that accommodate two wheelchairs.

Darimbang also want the tourism code to compel hotels to have medicines to provide the medical needs of hotel guests, train personnel in basic lifesaving techniques, and hire “on call” medical personnel such as nurse and physicians to attend to the medical needs of hotel guests. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR Municipality of Bubong

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte Municipality of Buenavista

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, A notice is hereby served to the public that JUBAIR MARANGIT MOTIA has filed with this office a petition for Correction of clerical error particularly in his GENDER from FEMALE to MALE in the certificate of Live Birth of JUBAIR MARANGIT MOTIA who was born on December 30, 1991 at Bubong,Lanao del Sur and whose parents are AMRINA ELIAN MARANGIT and MONTIA MARANGIT IBRAHIM. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than __________.

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 served to the public that CHARLOTTE SUELO ANDALES has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of “CHARLOTTE SUELO ANDALES” at Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are Cesar Andales and Editha Suelo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 31 July 2014.

(SGD) TATAO R. MACALAWI

Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) TERESITA K. VALDEHUEZA

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: July 17 & 24, 2014

MDN: July 17 & 24, 2014

6 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Opinion

EDITOR: RUEL V. PELONE • ruel_pelone2002@yahoo.com

thursDAY, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

The Mindanao Daily nORTHMIN, Mindanao Daily CARAGA , mindanao daily westmin and , Mindanao Daily DAVAO newspapers are published daily by MINDANAO DAILY NEWS at Door 2, Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Region 10 with Certififcate No. 01791042, and with Business Permit No. BP-02275 Under Business License Certificate No. 2014-00525, TIN No. 209-980-927, Tel. Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)7233-44, 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com, mindanaodailynews@gmail.com MER SUDARIA Publisher ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Editor-in-Chief ruel pelone Managing Editor cheng ordoÑez Associate Editor CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor Arjay Felicilda Assistant Editor felix santillan Layout Artist Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Northmin PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN Regional Editors-Caraga SAM NERI Provincial Editor-Bukidnon AL JACINTO Regional Editor-WestMin irene dayo Reporter-NorthMin gerry lee gorit Photo Journalist URIEL C. QUILINGUING JOE FELICILDA Editorial Consultant ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Legal Counsel ---------------------------------------------------------------

ADMINISTRATION

ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA, Ph.D. General Manager

Prohibiting contractual employment Lawmakers have filed a proposed measure prohibiting contractual employment in the country to uphold Filipino workers’ right to job security.

House Bill 4396 authored by Gabriela Women’s Party Reps. Emmi De Jesus and Luzviminda Ilagan seeks to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines,. Proponents argue that the workers’ right to job security has been emasculated since contractual employment was allowed under the Labor Code, which was approved under the Marcos dictatorship.

The Labor Code gives the Labor Secretary the power to issue guidelines on contractual employment. Although the Herrera Law amended the Labor Code in 1989, it did not remove such power from the Labor Secretary.

The said power has been used by Labor Secretaries

DOLLY PELONE Comptroller melanie rivera Advertising orlanD bOlUtamo Circulation

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARKETING staff

gracelle mae beber candy macabale - 09161326483 LIEZL A. DELOSO - 0905-2123718 JOE PALABAO - 0905-1569709 ED MAINIT - 0915-6590273 RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753277/0920-9600223 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0926-858-2013 SOUTH Bukidnon-MILDRED BORBON TORREJAS KIBAWE, BUKIDNON - ROSEMARY GENON Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 tubod - louie bukod-0948-1323348 melvin padayhag- bacolod, lanao del norte - 09066333392 / 09358038435 bobby mag usara-tangub city OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 davao - tom a. caballero-09105783126 davao - JOY MONTEZA-09479662790 DAVAO - CHARLES DARWIN ANDALES- 09352955835 butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 Tandag City - GEN CANTOR-0929-5817116 Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO Pagadian City - CRISMON LLANOS-0905-2900801 Member: ORO CHAMBER Philippine Press Institute

ANYTHING goes? Yes, it seems so: illegal logging, natural disasters, improper disposal of garbage, climate change, melting icebergs, “my neighbor goes on burning rubber and plastic” (GRABE!), poisonous waste products!

Guys, when you will stop doing this? Or, are you waiting for the next tsunami and taifun taking away your family and all your belongings and properties?

Since years, I have on my desk a wonderful brochure

to legalize contractual employment, virtually teaching capitalists on how to contractualize work forces in a legal way. Under the present government, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz has issued Dep a r t m e nt Order 18-A Series of 2011 to legalize contractual employment.

As a result, contractual employees have grown outnumbering the regular workers.

The ser vice sector, the biggest sector of the economy, has become a haven for contractualization, especially the malls, fast food chains and hotels.

Special economic zones or SEZs, especially the export processing zones among these, also rely heavily on contractualization, where an estimated 80 to 90 per cent of workers are contractuals. Big agro-

corporations employ a huge number of contractuals.

Proponents are right.

Contractualization has a woman’s face since many work areas where contractual employment is rampant shows a high concentration of women workers. Contractualization has likewise has been used to weaken the existing unions in the country.

Workers who retire or are laid off from work are replaced with contractuals until the latter constitutes a significant section of the workforce. In other cases, contractual workers are hired in numbers that turn unionized workers into a minority. Hence the labor sector has lost their front.

Contractual employment has made it easier for capitalists to lay off workers and has therefore contributed to the wide-

Editorial

Anything goes?

Have my say Klaus Doring entitled “Q&A Questions and Answers on YOUR ecosysyem” - mentioning and explaining 365 (!) reasons to stand up for Mother Nature. And to be counted as “Barkada ng Kaliksan”!

It’s really a primer on environmental care, produced by the Kinaiyahan Foundation, Inc. and BARog KA likupan DAbaw, Inc. (BARKADA) with a foreword by Elisea G. Guzon, former secre-

spread unemployment in the country. This is most revolting as the International Labor Organization’s Global Employment Trends in 2014 shows that the Philippines has the highest unemployment rate in all of Southeast Asia.

Ibon Foundation said unemployment soared from 4.37 mi l lion in 2011 to 4.49 million in 2013 while job generation dropped from 1.2 million in 2011 to a mere 318,000 in the same year.

Job security should be upheld and regular employment should be promoted.

Subcontracting agencies will become superfluous making employers responsi for their employees, once the measure passes into law.

Contractualization is most exploitative and most unjust for workers. It must be eradicated totally and not merely reduced.

tary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Even having the fumes of burned poison garbage in my nostrils (I usually enjoy writing my columns somewhere outside in my tropical green garden!) I still study this valuable brochure.

Yes, anything goes! It really seems for sure! Why should one think about the eco-system and its structures? Or, solar-energy and life on earth and why it See anything, page 11

Daily Inspiration “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.”

Casey Kasem - American Radio Celebrity (1932-2014)

Juvy Sarraga

“Reach for the stars” is a phrase that can certainly stir the adventuring spirit in many of us and some are thrust into action. Many become destitute trying. Some see fame calling; others to become world-wide travelers; while some are bent to invent, write, design, create, build, collaborate, or lead. What is your dream? How does it fit in with who you are? Your entire being will always yearn to be fulfilled with some aspect of that dream. Recognize it. Then continue to weave that dream intricately into your daily life. That is the life blood of who you are designed to be. The success key to fulfillment is. . . How to keep your feet on the ground! Bon Voyage!

thursDAY, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynewsgmail.com Mobile nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor : CHENG ORDOÑEZ

Business

Exemption of poor family homes from real estate taxation sought

M

ANIL A - House Deputy Speaker Giorgidi B. Aggabao has said there’s a need to further protect poor families from losing their homes for the reason of non-payment of real estate taxes.

“Can you imagine poor families, already burdened by financial difficulties to sustain their daily needs, losing their homes simply because they cannot pay their real estate taxes,” Aggabao asked.

Aggabao is author of House Bill No. 120 entitled “An Act to exempt

the family from the payment of real property tax.” The measure had been referred for consideration to the House Committee on Local Government.

The Constitution, Aggabao cited, expressly recognizes the family as an inviolable institution that needs protection.

The family home is defined as “the dwelling house where a person and his family reside, and the land on which it is situated.”

Section 3 of HB 120 provides: “…. A duly constituted family home

is hereby declared exempt from the payment of the real property tax if the owner of the real property is actually residing therein and the current and fair market value thereof does not exceed five hundred thousand pesos.”

Furthermore, the bill states that “If the current and fair market value of the family home exceeds the five hundred thousand pesos, only the first five hundred thousand pesos shall be exempt from the payment of the real property tax, and the excess shall be subject to

tax.”

H o w e v e r, t h e bill also states that “If the current and fair market value of the family home exceeds one million pesos, the entire real property shall be subject to tax.”

By setting the aforementioned qualifying provisions, Aggabao said the Filipino family, especially the poor ones, may be spared from the sorry spectacle of losing their homes simply because they cannot pay their real estate taxes,” the author stressed. (PNA)

Private economists ’14-’16 inflation forecast steady in 2nd Quarter ‘14 MANILA - Mean inflation forecast of private economists surveyed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed a steady level in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the previous quarter’s projection.

Central bank data show that mean inflation forecast of the 28 economists is still at 4.1 percent for 2014 and 3.8 percent both for 2015

and 2016.

“Analysts expectations of higher inflation going for ward due to pending electricity rate adjustments, weakening peso, and possible increase in food prices (on account of weatherrelated disturbances) were tempered by expectations of capital outflows as US i nte re st r ate s b e g i n to normalize,” the central bank

said in its Inflation Report for the second quarter of 2014.

The inflation forecast for this year alone ranges from as low as 2.8 percent to as high as 4.5 percent.

The lowest forecast is below the lower end of the government’s three to five percent target for the year.

For 2015, the forecast ranges from 2.9-4.5 percent.

The government’s inflation target for 2015-17 is between two to four percent.

For 2016, the private economists’ lowest inflation forecast is 2.9 percent while highest is at 4.5 percent.

As of last June, inflation averaged at 4.2 percent. For last June alone, rate of price increase slightly declined to 4.4 percent from monthago’s 4.5 percent. (PNA)

Lots of PHL food, goods now in Australian market

SYDNEY, Australia -- Do you know “ Boy Bawang”?

If y o u d on’t , “B oy Bawang” is the crispy and crunchy garlic-flavored cornick made from corn grit that is a favorite junk food of young and adults in the Philippines.

Imp or te d f rom t he Philippines by Sunnation PTY LTD at Orange Groove, Liverpool, New South Wales, “Boy Bawang” cornick can be bought in Australia from any of the many Asian stores located in Blacktown which is the biggest concentration of Filipinos in Australia.

At Tongli Supermarket inside Westpoint Mall in Blacktown, one can buy not only “Boy Bawang”’but a host of other manufactured Filipino foods and condiments like Rufina Patis, Mang Tomas sauce, f i sh p a ste ( b ago ong ) , sardines, Dole and Del Monte pineapples, nata de coco, “pandesal”’ bangus belly from Sarangani and many others.

Also in that supermarket are packed “gabi”, malungay and ampalaya leaves.

All these passed the stringent standard of the Australian government as to quality, tastes, salt and sugar contents and others.

Dole and Del Monte

pi ne appl e s as wel l as Skyflakes and Fita biscuits, all from the Philippines, are a by-word in every s u p e r m a r k e t a l l ov e r Australia.p>At the back of Westpoint Mall are Filipino take out food shops called in the Philippines as “turo-turo” that serve various Filipino delicacies like “dinuguan”, “apritada”, “adobo” “kalderita” and snack food like “bibingka” “ which is sold at five AU dollars each, and “ fresh lumpia” at two AU dollars each. (An Australian dollar is equivalent to P41).

These shops are being mobbed by Filipinos longing for home as their biggest come on is the show in Filipino overseas channel of GMA and times of ABSCBN. There are also some white people dropping by at these turo-turo food shops and buying bagful of the delicacies for take home to their families for a few Australian dollars. The storekeepers are Filipino women donning aprons and wearing chef ’s hats, talking in Tagalog if they see their Filipino customers.

One Filipino woman said smiling: “When you are in Blacktown, it is as if you have not left home.

Name any Filipino food and you can have them here in Blacktown”, she boasted.

Filipino families in Sydney often travel to Blacktown, which is by car or by train, to buy their provisions such as rice which is not often available in Sydney and to eat their favorite “ dinuguan” which they had long been missing since leaving the Philippines.

Children of Australians married to Flipinas now also love “ dinuguan” which they call “ chocolate meat”.

There is plenty of fresh meat of different cuts that can be bought in Australia but it is only in Blacktown where there is “dinuguan”, cooked by Filipinos who transported to Australia their savvy in culinary arts.

Blacktown is a quiet city northwest of Sydney which is about 30 kilometers via the motorway. It is here where many Filipinos chose to settle, rent homes for a while and eventually bought their own abodes after years of industry and sacrifice.

Some are in the fields of medical care like doctors, nurses and physical therapists; construction, engineering, information technology, business and in the government service.

Many of them toiled

hard to reach the zennith of success, such as this Filipino couple, both doctors by profession, who migrated to Australia with their three kids two decades ago.

Un abl e t o e xe rc i s e their profession in the new homeland and desperately wanting a job to support the family, the husband willingly accepted the job of janitor. With his income, he was able to finance the reschooling of his wife in the medical school till her review and passing the medical board.

When t he w ife got employed in a hospital, it was her turn to send her husband to the medical school till he also got a license to practice his profession.

The couple doctors now own the biggest private clinic in Blacktown patronized by fellow Filipinos, Australians and by different nationals living in Australia.

The story of sacrifice and industry of the Filipino couple who now have expanded their clinic and employ Filipino doctors and nurses is now serving as an all-time inspiration to many other Filipinos who came to Australia to strive harder so that they will succeed too.

(PNA)

Mindanao Daily 7 NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

OROBANKERS DIRECTORIES CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

MDN newspaper is available for FREE reading in most CDO Banks AMANAH/ISLAMIC BANK V. Neri Street Carmen, Cdoc 858988/8587965 / 722274

METRO BANK- COGON Osmeña Hayes St. Cdoc | 726438/8572057

ASIA UNITED BANK Cor.Camp Alagar Road Lapasan, Cdoc 729678 / 8568893

METRO BANK- CARMEN Max Suniel St. Carmen, Cdoc 8581722/ 8585162

BDO – VELEZ Velez-Rn Abejuela Street, Cdoc 2314246/8572075

METRO BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW, Cdoc 724461/8561721

BDO – SM G/F SM City, Master Son’s Avenue Upper Carmen Cdoc | 8592623/8592637

METRO BANK- OSMEÑA Brgy Osmeña St. Cdoc | 722014 /8800924

BDO – XU XU Lib. Annex Corrales St. Cdoc 8574108 / 8573796

METRO BANK- CORRALES Corrales Avenue, Cdoc | 8572635/728731

BDO – CDO HAYES Trendline Bldg.,Hayes Street, 8568151/727405

METRO BANK- GAISANO 8561720

BDO – COGON Sky hi Bldg JR Borja St. Cogon, Cdoc 8577963/ 725209/ 725203 BDO – OSMEÑA Osmeña corner Ramon Chavez St. Cdoc 724567/8563727 BDO – LAPASAN Lapasan Highway Cdoc 8563233 /8563234 / 725178 BDO – RN- PELAEZ George Town CyberMall Rn Pelaez Blvd Kauswagan Cdoc | 8562617/729052 BDO – CARMEN Maxsuniel cor.V Neri St. Carmen, .Cdoc 8584854 /8581133 BANK OF COMMERCE- VELEZ Akut- Velez St.Cdoc | 8564371 / 726880 BANK OF COMMERCE- LAPASAN

CM Recto Ave. Lapasan, Cdoc, 8563991/727731

BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK RER kauswagan,HW Cdoc 8573733 /722519 BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK Gaston Park Cdoc | 8801518 BPI – LAPASAN Cm Recto HW Lapasan Cdoc 724076/ 8524602

PBCOM Tiano-HayesSt. Cdoc | 726519/8571558 PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK

Tiano Bros St. Cdoc | 727083 /727082 PHILTRUST BANK Ramonal OsmeñaSt. CDO 8807234/2316694/2316695 PNB- CORRALES Corrales Avenue Cdoc | 729500 / 729723

PNB- LKK MALL NORTH CONCOURSE

LKK Mall N.Concourse Cdoc 8574149/8575682

PNB- CARMEN Elipe Bldg.Carmen, Cdoc | 8583158/ 8584203 PNB- LKK LKK Lapasan, Cdoc | 8564347/722872 PNB CDO– DIVISORIA Tiano Bros.Cruz Taal St., Cdoc 722861 /722816 PNB CDO– LAPASAN LKK Center Lapasan, Cdoc | 8564732 / 723992 PNB CDO– COGON LKK Center Lapasan, Cdoc 8571991/ 723992

BPI- VELEZ Velez-JR Borja St.Cdoc 8564213/722406

PHILIPPINE POSTAL SAVINGS BANK, INC. bels_domingo@yahoo.com.ph Rizal Chavez Cdoc 8572194/725438

BPI – CAPISTRANO Capistrano St. Cdoc 8574264/8574263

PS BANK Velez Corner A. Mabini St., Cdoc 8574183/725184

BPI- COGON Osmeña St. Cdoc 8571297/8571298

PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK Tiano-Abejuela St. Cdoc 722644/8573386

CHINA BANK –GAISANO 745887/745880

QUEEN CITY DEVELOPMENT BANK, INC. Sacred Heart Mont. Cm RectoAve., Cdoc 8562390

CHINA BANK- JR BORJA JR Borja St. Cdoc 8572212/8573274 CHINA BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW Cdoc 8561325 /722240 CHINA BANK – CARMEN Max Suniel, Cor. Yakal St. Cdoc 8583903/723091 CHINA BANK – DIVISORIA RN Abejuela St. Divosoria Cdoc 8575759/722641 CITY SAVINGS BANK TS Fashion Ave.Justo Ramonal Corner St.Cdoc 2316060/ 2316059 CHINATRUST Suite U&5 G/LGateway Tower Lapasan Lkk Cdoc 8521846/8521844 D’ASIAN HILLS BANK HW. Lapasan Cdoc | 8564201/ 8564201 D’ASIAN HILLS BANK Vamenta Carmen Sts. Cdoc | 8585366

RCBC- VELEZ Velez-Borja St. Cdoc | 8564982/8568888 RCBC- COGON Simplex Bldg. Osmeña St. Cdoc 8562888/725863/8521329 RCBC- LAPASAN Cm. Recto Lapasan HW. Cdoc 8561888/722449 RCBC- LKK Gateway, Tower 1 LkkCenter, Cdoc 8563707/722449 RCBC SAVINGS- CARMEN Walingwaling St.,Carmen St. Cdoc 8585793/ 8586248 RCBC SAVINGS- VELEZ Velez St. Cdoc | 729083/8562460 RCBC SAVINGS- AGORA 8807891/8807892 RURAL BANK OF CABADBARAN, Inc.

#58 Tiano FernandezSt.CDO 727215/ 8563552 *805

DBP – CORRALES Corrales Ave., St. Cdoc | 8572087/722649

SECURITY BANK- OSMEÑA Osmeña St. Cdoc | 8563965/ 723411/728774

DBP – CAPISTRANO JR Borja Capistrano St. Cdoc 8567776/722819

SECURITY BANK- LKK Limketkai | 8801258/8801625

EAST WEST BANK #5 Juan Sia Bldg. Apolinar Velez St.Cdoc 8578801/720081 EAST WEST BANK Cogon De Oro Constraction Bldg. LKK Drive 8500339/8500331 ENTERPRISE BANK INC. Centro Mariano Bldg Osmeña St. Cdoc 723869/ 3093395 FIRST CONSOLIDATED BANK CM Recto Ave., Cor.Agudo Road Cdoc 8565360/2316678 LBP – CAPISTRANO Capsitrano St. Cdoc | 8565515/727678 LBP – VELEZ LunaVelez St. | 723549/8563198 LBP – PUERTO Puerto Cdoc | 8558858 MAYBANK JR Borja Tiano Cor. Bldg. Cdoc 8574439/726060 METRO BANK- DIVISORIA Pabayo Abejuela St. Divisoria Park, Cdoc 724783/8576999 METRO BANK- VELEZ A. Velez St. Cdoc | 8561724/726054 METRO BANK- JR BORJA JR Borja St. Cdoc | 8572999/724415

SECURITY BANK- VELEZ Velez Montalvan St., Cdoc | 728334/856632 STERLING BANK OF ASIA Tiano Velez St. CDO | 8528171/8528168 UCPB BANK- LAPASAN Osmeña Corner Lkk Drive, Cdoc 85771842/ 725135 UCPB BANK- VELEZ Velez Corner C. Pacana St. CDO 8564474/8564527 UCPB BANK SAVINGS-CAPISTRANO

Capistrano Corner CruzTaal St. CDO 8524099/722695

UCPB BANK SAVINGS- OPOL Gf forever Books Bldg.Bulua National CDO 754519/8588063 UNION BANK Lapasan Cm.Recto Cdoc | 8566847/8563805 WEALTHBANK Velez Gomez St. Cdoc | 8568942/722174 1ST VALLEY BANK Vamenta Blvd. CornerLirio St. Carmen, Cdoc 8501871/ 8584146 OROBANKERS CLUB Inc. Pnb Carmen | 09151850242

8 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

WestMin News

thursDAY, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor : ARJAY FELICILDA

Zamboanga del Norte | Zamboanga del Sur | Zamboanga Sibugay | Dipolog City | Dapitan City | Pagadian City | Isabela City | Zamboanga City

NPA rebel dies, policeman wounded in Zamboanga del Norte clash

P

AGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed while a policeman was wounded in a clash in the Municipality of Sergio Osmeña in the nearby province of Zamboanga del Norte, military and police officials said Wednesday.

Army’s First Infantry Division Public Affairs officer-in-charge Capt.

Franco Suelto said the clash broke out around 9 a.m. Tuesday when policemen from the Provincial Public Safety Battalion (PPSB) spotted a group of NPA rebels while conducting security patrol in Barangay San Francisco, Sergio Osmeña.

Zamboanga del Norte p olice director S enior Supt. James Mejia disclosed that one policeman

deployed in the nearby barangays of Macalibre and Princesa Lamaya in a bid to prevent the escape of the NPA rebels.

Soldiers from the Army’s 32nd Infantry Battalion were als o p ositioned as blocking forces in Barangay Kauswagan to block the retreating

NPA rebels.

Policemen were also positioned as blocking force and to conduct clearing operations in Barangay Maligaya in the nearby Municipality of Polanco following the reported evacuation of residents in the area as an offshoot of the clash.

Suelto said the troops have recovered the remains of a slain NPA rebel around 5:30 p.m. while conducting clearing operations in Barangay San Francisco, Sergio Osmeña.

Suelto said the troops also recovered an improvised explosive device, a grenade, ammunition for

AK-47 assault rifle and subversive documents of high intelligence value.

He said the clash triggered evacuation of civilians to the Sergio Osmeña municipal covered court.

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office provide them relief assistance. (PNA)

named Police Officer 1 (PO1) Edward Panoril was wounded in the clash.

The NPA rebels fled as soldiers and policemen stationed near Barangay San Francisco reinforced the PPSB policemen.

Sergio Osmeña Municipal Health Office paramedics accompanied by policemen and soldiers retrieved Panoril from the clash site and brought him to the hospital.

Mejia said blocking forces policemen were

Mayor Beng Climaco of Zamboanga City, talks with a barangay health worker, as people flock the Ayala barangay complex to avail of free medical and dental services during the "Dia de Alcalde".

(JOEY BAUTISTA) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

Cagayan de Oro City

Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that LOREN POQUITA COSARE has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LOREN POQUITA COSARE who was born on March 11, 1989 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are APOLONIO L. COSARE and CELSA SORIA POQUITA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 26, 2014.

In compliance with section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JULIE S. ASIÑERO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JULIE SOLAYAO ASIÑERO who was born on October 29, 1991 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are WARLITO JABLAS ASIÑERO and PERPETUA G. BRINAO SOLAYAO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 25, 2014.

In compliance with section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MARIA TERESA SUMILE VANZUELA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from TENNIE to MARIA TERESA in the birth certificate of TENNIE SUMILE who was born on March 10, 1960 in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are UNKNOWN and TEOFILA SUMILE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 25, 2014.

(SGD) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: July 17 and 24, 2014

Publication Notice R.A 101712

(SGD) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: July 17 & 24, 2014

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No____Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 101712.)

Notice is hereby served to the public that RONALDO BATINGGAL CABERTE has filed this Office a petition for change of first name from “____” to “___” and correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “____” to “____” in the certificate of live birth of RONALDO BATINGGAL CABERTE OF San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and parents are ARNOLFO O. CABERTE and NORMA B. BATINGGAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office of the Municicpal Civil Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. (SGD.) NIMFA PORRAS-TONO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: July 10 and 17, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Sur City/Municipality: San Francisco NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the publication that MARIVIC ALVIZO SAS has filled with this Office a petition for change of first name from LLOYD to DIETHER LLOYD in the birth certificate of DIETHER LLOYD SAS who was born on May 05, 1998 at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are ______ and MARIVIC ALVIZO SAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with his Office Local Civil Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. (SGD.) NIMFA PORRAS-TONO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: July 10 and 17, 2014

(Sgd.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: July 17 & 24, 2014

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice RA 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-015-2014 Date: July 7, 2014 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 served to the public that Michel Baclayo Doloreto has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of Michel Baclayo Doloreto at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Dionesio Simodlan Doloreto and Eliza Lumindas Baclayo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 16, 2014.

(SGD.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN July 10 & 17, 2014

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor : ARJAY FELICILDA

Davao News

Mindanao Daily 9 NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

DAVAO DEL NORTE l DAVAO DEL SUR lDAVAO DEL ORIENTALl COMPOSTELA VALLEY

thursDAY, july 17, 2014

Kadayawan, business as usual despite terror threats

D

By Christopher Ed Caboverde, Davao Today

AVAO CITY – A month before the Kadayawan festival, tourism officials here urged police to ensure peace and order in time for the forthcoming tourist attraction.

City Tourism Officer Lisette Marques said Monday during the weekly “Kapehan sa Dabaw” at SM City Davao Annex that “the assurance is making sure that our police is up to their toes and not taking any unverified threat lightly.”

Pres. Benigno Aquino III recently relayed to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte the presence of terror threats in the city, a report that turned out to be raw and unverified.

“We are sending out a statement from the city

that it is really secured.

We have groups that have signified their commitment to come [to the city, but] they just want a statement from our side that security is implemented during the Kadayawan,” Marques said, adding that both the city government and the private sector remained unfazed despite the terror rumors.

“It is a continuous effort from our side and especially the private sector in making sure and showcasing the city that it is still business

as usual,” she said.

Threats to the city are not new. Last year, the Davao City Police had implemented the “no backpack policy” during the Kadayawan Festival following the bomb blasts that occurred in Cagayan de Oro and Cotabato. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte almost cancelled some festivities including the highlight “indak-indak sa kadalanan (street dance)” days before the set date due to the said threats.

The City itself was not

spared as two cinemas in two separate malls were bombed September last year. No serious casualties were reported in the said incident, which Duterte said targeted US firms. Duterte offered bounty to catch the suspects but the case have not been reported as solved to this date.

Two weeks ago, during the I-Speak Media Forum, Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management OIC, Emmanuel Jaldon said

that Central 911 is ready to deploy an emergency response team of 150 personnel during the Kadayawan.

Richel Camponion, a sari-sari storeowner, has reservations about the city’s safety. Nevertheless, she places her trust on the city authorities to ensure a safe Kadayawan.

“Safe ba jud? Di ko sigurado pud kay naa baya’y mga banta-banta nga naay terorista. Magbantay ra pud See threats, page 11

RUSH SALE House and Lot for sale near SM, Patag, Nazareth, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City Lot for sale near Divisoria,Carmen, Bulua.

Kauswagan 500 SQM to 3,000 SQM. For Direct Buyers Only Call# 09358336559

NDM: July 4-Aug, 4, 2014

APPARTELLE FOR SALE APPARTELLE FOR SALE LOCATED @ MACTAN CEBU NEAR IMPERIAL PALACE IDEAL FOR HOTEL, SCHOOL, SPA LOT AREA 1,541 SQM WITH 13 ROOMS, FURNISH, BLDGS., LOBBY, OFFICE BUILT 2007, JAPANESE AMBIANCE GARDEN, FLOOR AREA 400 SQM ALONG MARIBAGO, MACTAN, CEBU 30M (NEGOTIABLE) OWNER LEAVING, CALL # 0915-372-0910; 0917-853-5958 VIEW IT ON YOUTUBE; HIROS APPARTTELE, MACTAN For Sale Hillsborough Pointe CDO: beside XU near SM; lot area: 395 sqm. phase 4 lot 2b @ 6,500per sqm , call #0917-853-5958 MDN: July 2-Aug 2, 2014

KIMBERLITE PAWNSHOP MALAYBALAY BRANCH

Kimberlite Pawnshop will be having an AUCTION SALE on all items that expired on May 2014: AUCTION DATE: July 22, 2014 Estrada Bldg., Fortich-Don Carlos Sts., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Wanted Car aircon electrician

Must preferably know car aircon electrical system trouble shooting and repair with good moral character, hard working, honest, can work long hours, if you are qualified just bring bio data, resume, police clearance to Freon Tech. Enterprises car aircon clinic located at J.R. Borja Extension Galaxy Gusa Cagayan De Oro City Beside BMeg Warehouse

Contact no. 09102701514/324-0373

MDN: June 20-July 19, 2014

CHANANTHON BED & BREAKFAST CM Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. #: 856-81-89 / 324-0312 Cell No. : 0937-371-2821 Email ad : chananthonbb@gmail.com Website : www.chananthon Promo Rate @ P799.00 w/ break fast

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT

CONTACT PERSON: RAYLYN LANTACA

10 Mindanao Daily NEWS

Feature

northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

thursday, july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

SUDOKU

CIRCLE A WORD

How to play the game?

Fill in completely every rows, columns and diagonals of each puzzle without repitition

playing bridge

auction bidding bridge call card

clubs contract dealer declare dummy

east game grand slam hearts

honors jack king lead north

Yesterday’s Answer

of the same digit.

CROSSWORD puzzle across 1. Where HMS Victory is now located (10) 8. Covered porch (7) 9. Argentine president in 1973 (5) 10. Hindquarters (4) 11. Sting (4) 12. Weeding tool (3) 14. Tolerate (6) 15. Inaccurate (6) 18. Spare bone ? (3) 20. Gambling counter (4) 21. Meat-roaster (4) 23. John Major’s wife (5) 24. Richard, Virgin founder (7) 25. Tangerine-like fruit (10) DOWN 1. Egyptian monument (7) 2. Skating arena (4)

3. Rock band, Quo (6) 4. Rival (8) 5. Flashlight (5) 6. Dictorial, high-handed (11) 7. Intriguing (11) 13. Announce (8) 16. Fencing thrust (7) 17. Capital of Portugal (6) 19. Blue-green gem (5) 22. Danny DeVito TV series (4)

Yesterday’s Answer

SUPERTRES II UNLEASHED: THE WINNING GUIDE LET’S PLAY LOTTO. SUPPORT PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE!

ANAL Y S I S

Ang 7 maoy atong pasakay karon ug ang mga bantayanan nga pairing mao ang 47, 57, 77, ug 78.

Kung mag uban ang 7 ug 8 posible kaayo ang 780, 782, ug 871.

Kung sa 4-7 nga pairing posible ang 674 ug 407.

H O T N U M BE R S

785-786 783-570 715-375 ANGLE G U IDE

0 2 5 8 2

1 3 6 4 1

4 9 7 0 3

3 2 8 1 4

1 5 9 2 6

PA S A K A Y

7

1 1 A M R E S U LT

314

rambolito

842

LOTTO: 6/42 • 6/45 • 6/49 ANALYSIS 01-20=LOWEST 21-30=MEDIAN 31-49=HIGHEST

NOW YOU KNOW. The 6/49 lotto result on July 13 had three combinations in lowest form, two in median and one highest numbers.

L U C K Y PI C K

275-473-671 677-757-672 Yesterday’s Angle Guide

9 7 4 7 8

1 2 5 1 0

0 8 6 9 2

2 3 7 0 3

9 5 8 1 4

6 / 4 2 R e su l t

jac k pot : p 1 7 , 7 9 0 , 2 2 8 i N an y O R D E R Draw Date: 7.15.2014

e z 2 l o tt o

pRICE p4,000 iN eXACT ORDER Draw Date: 7.16.2014

1 1 A M R E S U LT

22-11 19-01-17-31-12-07 15-22

Lotto 6/42 consolation prizes are up to P25,000 for 5 winning numbers, up to P1,000 for 4 and P20 for 3.

4 P M R E S U LT

DISCLAIMER: Please double check the results with any of authorized Lotto outlets. SuperTres II is not in any way connected with the PCSO.

Mindanao Daily 11 NEWS

thursday | july 17, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Threats... from page 9

ta. Pero naa koy pagsalig sa atong mga otoridad. Basta si Mayor [Rodrigo Duterte], naa koy pagsalig” (Is it really safe? I’m not sure because of the terror threats. We have to be vigilant. But I trust our authorities, especially our mayor), she stated.

Meanwhile, the city tourism is doubling its efforts to attract tourists, citing as a project a “Kadayawanthemed Davao cultural festival” that is being held in Singapore, a strategic business and an aviation hub.

It is a “strategic time for us to market there,” Marques said.

Last year, tourist arrivals in the city hit 1.4 million, according to the Department of Tourism Region XI. Due to recent security threats, some tourists have cancelled their planned visit and activities in the region. (davaotoday.com)

Anything... from page 6

should or could be protected? The effects of global warming can be seen more and more, but deforestation and profits kill the thoughts and deeds about the value of forests and how to protect them!

People awake!

Fertilizer and its problems are known, but who really cares? Pesticides and their problems are very well known too, but who really cares? Anything goes? How do we handle major consumers of water managing water resources? Are we overusing groundwater?

Climate change, greenhouse-effect, gases that pollute the atmosphere, acid rains, and biodiversity are foreign words to these people, who continue to destroy our globe and provoke the next natural disaster.

The above-mentioned brochure, mentioning the Top 30 Environmental Issues in the 21st Century, is not the only written admonition or rebuke. I wish and pray for many followers. For our next generations! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephiilippines.blogspot.com.

Manager... from page 1

Dy was based on proposed Resolution no. 164201 which was recommended for approval by the committee on rules, laws and ordinances, legal matters and privileges chaired

by Board Member Vincent K. Pelaez.

Although the deliberation for approval has turned into a short debate among the members of the council, but in the end, all of the members of the council–– who were present approved the appointment of Dy without contesting––even Board Member Donato Chan who first questioned the appointment of Dy. Chan claimed Dy has

failed to meet the requirements set by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). He said Dy was a former credit investigator and medical representative of a multinational company––and graduated in college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, a medical course.

But the proponent of the Resolution Board Member Vincent Pelaez defended the argument, since the CSC only needs qualification who is relevant to the position as manager wherein Pelaez declared it as suitable with his present position. Pelaez worked in the processing of appointments department of CSC before he was elected as board member of Misamis Oriental.

In a statement, D y thanked all the positive outcomes he received recently. First, he said, was the approval from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the P6.2 million appropriation intended for the initial payment of Misortel’s debt to PLDT worth P50 million. Second, Dy added, was his appointment as regular manager of Misortel with an item of Department Head II. Dy said his first thrust is the expansion and rehabilitation Misortel as mandated

by Governor Bambi Emano––and the first priority is to change old cables to newest technology, which is “fiber optic.” He said that since the provincial government cannot sustain the expansion and rehabilitation programs for Misortel; he will focus more in the collection of billings.

“I am hoping that next year there will be positive changes in MISORTEL operation specially the increase of our subscriber and to introduce newest services that can compete with the demand of this decade’s information technology,and

northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

expecting as well with the continuous support of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Governor Joey Pelaez,Governor Bambi Emano ad specially to their clients specially within the jurisdiction of the province,” Dy said.

Cadaver... from page 1

Mendoza Funeral Homes at the Poblacion only for three days and if nobody will claim they would be buried in a mass grave.

The municipal government has shouldered all the embalming expenses of the slain rebels and the four other tribal warriors called “baganis” who were also killed in the daring attack by 50 New Peoples Army rebels at the house of Manobo tribal leader Calpito “Datu Kalpit” Egua.

Investigators on the scene of the crime operation has identified the remains of the leader of the rebels who carried out the operations known as Joseph Tahora Cainong a.k.a. “Allan”, a resident of Calaitan village in Bayugan City, said to be secretary of Front 8 guerilla unit.

SOCO investigators have yet to determine the identities of other slain rebels who were seen to be mostly in their early teens at the police regional crime laboratory in Butuan City.

Magdamit has assured any kin of the slain rebels that they will not be put in jeopardy since the military and police have agreed during the meeting yesterday at the Municipal Crisis Management Committee that their identities will be strictly observed as confidential.

“The families of dead rebels who will claim their remains are not criminally liable that we will process it confidentially so as not

to put them in danger,” Magdamit said.

At the meeting, Army officials explained Egua and his bagani warriors are members of Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit, a paramilitary group allowed to carry high-powered firearms to participate in the military’s anti-insurgency campaign.

Magdamit said the residents in Sta. Irene, in a survey held on Tuesday afternoon, still wanted the bagani warriors to stay in their place to secure them for any retaliation from the rebels.

He however said the baganis had been utilized

by Egua to guard the portals of the mining tunnels he operates and also serve as security escorts in his business of buying and selling of falcatta logs.

Houses... from page 2

typhoon “Glenda.”

As of Wednesday, some affected residents in the coastal areas of Balingasag, Balingoan, and Magsaysay have already started to return and repair their broken houses, Pacamalan said.

He said that the PDRRMC has also distributed relief goods to the victims. (PNA)

Upbeat... from page 2

about the prospects of the ASEAN integration.

“We have a little time left to dissect the elements of the ASEAN economic integration. Thus, it is incumbent upon the agencies of the government tasked to spearhead the new economic agenda to mount a comprehensive information campaign of the prospects of the ASEAN integration,” Tabor said.

Proponents of the ASE-

AN integration have scheduled the program to take effect in 2015. The ASEAN member countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.

The ASEAN member countries have a combined population of 890 million and now constitute one of the fastest growing regions in the world. The ASEAN economy has grown to a combined gross national product (GNP) of about US$ 312 billion and a per capita of US$ 496. (PNA)

Gensan wants a mental hospital

GENERAL Santos City–– Alarmed with the rising number of persons with mental disorders or illnesses roaming the streets here, city officials urged the national government to establish a mental hospital in the area.

In a resolution, the city council specifically asked the Office of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management to pursue the development of a mental hospital or a related facility that will cater to patients from the city and other parts of Region 12.

City Councilor Elizabeth Bagonoc, who authored the resolution, said Wednesday she pushed for such move to address the growing number of mentally ill persons roaming the streets in the area.

Figures are not immediately available but she said their presence in the streets and other public places poses serious risks to the safety of local residents. (MindaNews)

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Worship S pecia l G os pel of the day: Luke4:38-44(July 17, 2014-Thursday) Luke 4:38-44-And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house.

And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking [them] suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: Jesus came from the synagogue the place for study and “worship” and went to the house of Peter mother in law who has fever. In this scenery, we can see that Peter was close to his mother in law, in fact, he brought Jesus to her for healing. How about you, are you close to your mother in law? We can also describe that Peter asked the help of Jesus since he could not do anything for his sickly mother in law: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PMMondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!

12 Mindanao Daily NEWS

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 thursDAY, july 17, 2014

northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

IN COOPERATION WITH

A S I A N H I L L S G R O U P O F C O M PA N I E S

P R E S E N T

Deadline extension for nominees: July

15, 2014

JULY 26, 2014 - Awards Night to be held at Centrio Mall Cagayan de Oro City

PA RT I A L L I S T O F N O M I N E E S MICRO ENTREPRENEURS

AGRO & FOOD PRODUCTION

HOTEL & RESORTS

Alexander Lucas of Napat of Panay, Ozamiz City.

He used to work as a driver in a taxi company but didn't earn enough to pay daughter’s schooling. In 2010 he contacted the Gata Daku cooperative in Clarin who offered a microloan to buy his own motorcycle-taxi. Since the he worked as a self-employed motorcycletaxi operator. Starts working at 5:30 am every morning. Now he has enough money to support his family .

Binahon Agroforestry Farm (BAFF)

is a model upland farm that practices sustainable ecological agriculture. On the farm one can learn and experience the application of different farming systems for the purpose of production as well as conservation.

It is located at the foot of Mt Dulang-dulang where you can learn and relax midst the lush beauty of nature. It is where you can witness how nature, agriculture and production are in a harmonious balance.

In the farm. agriculture and production are in harmonious balance. Everything on the farm has its specific role and all elements are interconnected.

Cakeboom and Party Flavors,

Cakeboom & Party Flavors was awarded as Best Delicacy in 2008 in Malaybalay for its pineapple delicacy. Uses local raw materials

Yulo Ty

Fidela E. Tudtod

A micro-entrepreneur from Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon won the search for 2010 National SIPAG (Sustainable Income for People in the Agrarian Grassroots) of the National Livelihood Development Corporation, the Bukidnon Cooperative Bank (BCB) announced.

Tudtod demonstrated remarkable experience as a small entrepreneur who has expanded her business. She started as a cashier of the town’s RMN Quiño Enterprises. She served the company for six years.

Her husband was content on earning a fixed income as employee but Tudtod wanted to work harder to have their own business. She quit her job to start a corn farm and later opened a sari-sari store.

While farming and running the store, she engaged in the buy and sell business, offering ready to wear (RTW) items to office employees.

Yulo Ty is of Chinese descent. Yulo was orphaned by his father very early in life.

He was a sweepstakes ticket seller. Worked with Fortune Tobacco Corporation. Yulo worked and dedicated his life to the service for 14 years, without absence!.

Went to Cagayan de Oro, and started driving his own taxi. Later hewas able to acquire several units of taxicabs. His itch for travelling gave him an idea to start a travelling supply business selling all kinds of items that would fit in his truck.

He sold spare parts, office supplies and equipment, hardware, construction materials, various home and kitchen items.

That started his own GTY MKTG. & GENERAL SUPPLIES company. He got transactions with government offices, private businesses and individual stores and is now earning much for him.

For Yulo Ty, its perseverance, hardwork and innovation, humility and good p.r. relations with people, and a will to survive even in the midst of hopelessness. He also lived a simple and non-extravagant

N Hotel is located along Kauswagan Highway in Cagayan de Oro. Its modern design, great comfort and gracious service, makes one feel completely at home. Convenience and relaxation is synonymous to N Hotel.

It has 65 guest rooms, three (3) suites and three (3) family rooms, all spacious and comfortable. Deluxe rooms and suites have bathtubs. It has balconies overlooking the pool area.

Its restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. It is stylish and modern with a varied menu for both western and Asian diets.

The hotel is like an upscale standard Philippine resort.

MGM MOUNTAIN SPRING RESORT

Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon

In 1989, construction for a small pool was started in a compound in Dologon for use of families inside the area.

Though not the first spring resort of its kind, word spread about a pool in Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon. Due to the urging of friends, what was initially made for the families within the compound was turned and developed into a full service resort.

In April 22, 1990, MGM Mountain Resort was formally opened. Though slowly but continuously, the Resort was developed and different facilities were added to cater to the different needs of its guests. In 2003, a second area consisting of two kiddie pools and an odd-shaped pool were opened to the Resort’s guests, bringing to 5 the total number of pools in the place.

Today, the Resort takes pride in providing a place where family and friends can relax, unwind, have fun and spend quality time with one another.

Waig Crystal Spring Resort, Maramag, Bukidnon

life.

HOUSING & REALTY Johndorf Ventures Corporation is a wholly-owned Filipino company engaged in the designing and developing of various residential communities.

It was established in Iligan City by the Lim Family in the year 1986.

Johndorf delivers strict standards of workmanship and high quality residences, providing reasonable housing facilities for better living.

It has successfully completed the development of more than 20 subdivisions, which are now existing

The Royal Mandaya Hotel is a premier hotel located in the heart of downtown Davao City, and is close to business and commercial establishments, shopping malls and entertainment areas.

It is a luxurious 3-star property set in a prime location in the centre of Davao. Local tourist attractions such as People’s Park, San Pedro Cathedral and Monument of Peace and Unity are not far from the hotel. Also easily within reach are Davao Museum, Gaisano Mall and NCCC Mall of Davao.

The Hotel has its humble beginnings in 1992 with only 20 rooms. It was built by Colonel Emilio D. Escandor as an expression of love for his wife Violeta. With the hotel’s ever growing clientele, Escandor built a bigger facility. Thus, in September 8, 1998, The Royal Mandaya Hotel came in to existence.

communities.

Johndorf Ventures Corporation has become one of the leading mass housing developer in Northern Mindanao making it a partner in Mindanao development and nation building. Its Vision is to be known as the leading provider of decent and affordable housing in the country.

To have a sound corporate milieu that illustrates dynamic, knowledge-driven, and proficient employees who are committed in attaining satisfaction for its clientele.

Also brought to you by:

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao’ The Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao is every guests gateway to the diverse, colorful and rich cultural heritage of Davao City. Discover the rich cultural heritage of Davao which stems from the different groups and tribes that populated the area throughout its history.

The artworks in the hotel lobby is showcase OF pieces of artifacts featuring the various objects of art from the different tribes and historical periods. These range from tribal handicrafts, instruments, pottery, jars and vases. Most of the sculptures and carvings dated from the ancient times.

WAIG CRYSTAL is a spring resort in Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon with 3.6 hectares land area. You can take a ride in their cable cars and feel the rush of your adrenalin on the spiral slides. After the exciting rides you can also cool down into their pool which is chlorine free and is located below the magnificent waterfalls that flows from the natural source.

The venue is very suitable for gatherings, personal and corporate functions because they have a fully equipped conference halls and a very good accommodation. The memories and surprises will definitely last much than the time you have stayed in WAIG CRYSTAL SPRING Resort.