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Green builder IDC reports 142% jump in net income in 2015

Publicly listed Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) posted phenomenal growth in 2015. IDC reported that its sales soared by 62 percent to P216.5 million in 2015, a reflection of the success of its award winning Primavera Residences, a green building in Cagayan de Oro City. In its disclosure for the year ending 2015, IDC said its operating income more than doubled to P51.1 million in 2015, or 129 percent higher than 2014’s P22.3 million. This resulted in a huge See INCOME, page A11

MOU FOR OPOL BULK WATER PROJECT. Roel Z. Castro (seated, left) , EVP of A Brown Company, Inc and Opol Mayor Max Seno (seated, second from left) sign the Memorandum of Understanding which signal the implementation of a P500-million Bulk Water Supply Project in Opol, Mis. Or. Looking on are members of the Sangguninag Bayan of Opol led by Vice Mayor Thatsie Ortigosa (seated, second from right).

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Davao City dads okay ordinance on separate area for halal products

Two NGCP towers in Carmen town bombed DAVAO City––Two towers of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in North Cotabato were bombed on Tuesday morning. Towers 95 and 96, located in Brgy. Kitulaan and Brgy. Aroman, Carmen in North Cotabato, were not completely destroyed, according to NGCP spokesperson for Mindanao Milfrance Capulong in her Facebook post. But she clarified that personnel of the NGCP can only start restoring the towers if the area is already secured. “The company stresses that the bombings only serve to increase the burden of the public, which must suffer through service interruptions when towers are bombed,” she said. She added the NGCP “appeals to the local community and its leaders to help identify the perpetrators of the bombings to prevent longer power interruptions.” In a text message to MindaNews, Romeo Montenegro, director for

Fish from Samal. Porters at Bangkerohan public market in Davao City unload buckets of “moro-moro” from Samal Island at the dropping area in Pag-asa, Bangkerohan on April 18, 2016. Pag-asa serves as a dropping area for fish and vegetables from different regions in Mindanao. A big portion of the area was gutted by fire last April 15. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

THE Davao City Council approved on third and final reading Tuesday An ordinance requiring a separate area for halal products in business establishments. The measure, authored by Councilor Halila Y. Sudagar, committee chair on cultural communities and muslim affairs, requires stores “selling raw fish, seafoods, meat, processed meat products to segregate halal food from non-halal/haram food items, from delivery to storage, display, weighing slicing, carrying through baskets/carts/trolleys, until its final packing in the payment counter.” In a text tmessage to

MindaNews, Marilou Ampuan, chairperson of the Halal Commitee of the Philippine Tourism Congress, said the passage of the Halal Lane Ordinance is a welcome development to their endeavour in promoting Halal in Davao City as having a Muslim-friendly environment. She lauded the council for being the first in the country to pass such ordinance. “We are so proud that Davao is the only city in the Philippines able to pass an ordinance segregating Halal products. We are definite that it will increase the See halal, page A11

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tions which amounted to Php511,575 while the remaining Php136,845 were for members’ loan amortizations. “Enabling SSS payments through Globe GCash aims to capitalize on the widespread use of mobile phones which have penetrated even the most distant areas of the country. Instead of spending much time, money and effort to go to the nearest SSS branch or to our accredited partners, members can just use their mobile phones to pay their contributions and loans,” Malto said. Members must be prepaid or postpaid Globe or Touch Mobile subscribers to use the GCash facility. To register, members can dial *143#, select “GCash” and key in the desired fourdigit Personal Identification Number (PIN) along with their first name, last name

and address. Another way to register is by downloading the GCash mobile application, click “New to GCash? Register” and enter the desired four-digit PIN, first name, last name and address. Me anw hi le, to p ay, members can dial *143#, select “9” for GCash then select “5” for “Pay Bills.” They may also dial *137#, select “2” for “Nat’l Gov’t Agency” and proceed with the payment process. SSS payments sent thru GCash have no transaction fee. GCash also offers members a safe means for paying their contributions and amortizations for salary and real estate loans, since users are required to provide their PIN during every transaction for added security. “Another advantage of using GCash is that the

contribution and loan payments would be immediately posted in the SSS database the following day. Members would also be informed through text message if their payment has been duly received by the GCash system,” Malto said. Contribution payment deadlines of self-employed and voluntary members depend on the last digit of their Social Security (SS) number. The deadline is the 10th day after the applicable month or quarter if the last digit is 1 or 2, the 15th day if 3 or 4, the 20th day if 5 or 6, the 25th day if 7 or 8, and on the last day of the month if 9 or 10. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can pay their January to September contributions anytime within the same year and their O c tob er to D e cemb er

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P500m Bulk water project breaks ground today in Opol

OPOL, Mis Or -- A Php500million private investment for the bulk water supply project of Opol, Miamis Oriental will hit ground today at 8:00am in Lumayagan River, Barangay Tingalan, Opol, Misamis Oriental. Top executives of AB Bulk Water Company Inc headed by Dr. Walter Brown and Robertino Pizarro, chairman and president of A Brown Company Inc, respectively will lead the groundbreaking ceremony to herald the start of the water system regarded as the flagship project of Mayor Max Seno for the people of Opol, Mis Or. The landmark event will be attended by municipal officials of Opol led

by Mayor Max Seno, Vice Mayor Thatsie Ortigosa, members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Opol and Congresswoman Juliette Uy of the Ist Disrict of Mis Or. Also on hand to grace the special event are barangay officials from Opol poblacion, Awang, Bagocboc and host barangay Tingalan. The bulk water project is expected to benefit some 25,000 residents of Opol and will be carried out under the Private-Public Partnership (PPP). The PPP is powered by Municipal Ordinance No. 2014-15, passed and approved unanimously by Opol Municipal Council presided by Vice Mayor Thatsie Ortigosa on August

4, 2014. Late last year, AB Bulk Water Company, Inc., a subsidiar y of A Brown Company, Inc has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Local Government Unit of Opol for the implementation of the town’s bulk water project. The bulk water supply project has already done a detailed feasibility study for the construction of the 20-kilometer pipeline from the water source in Lumayagan River located in barangay Tingalan toward Opol poblacion. On top of the FS study, the project has also obtained water rights, the Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC), and the

Comprehensive Development Management Plan (CDMP) from DENR for the development of 136-hectare watershed for the bulk water project. The company would employ the “membrane technology” where the water that would reach every household in Opol is guaranteed potable equivalent to the commercially-produced mineral water. The “membrane technology” is a very precise water treatment that even the water molecules could be controlled. The project also provides top-of-the line facilities where the bulk water supply is guaranteed to last up to 25 years as stipulated in the contract.

Misamis Oriental Gov. Bambi Emano welcomes new regional director of Philippine National Police Region 10, Police Chief Supt. Jose L. Gentiles who took over the regional command from Police Chief Supt. Lyndel Desquitado in ceremonies held yesterday at Cmp Alagar. “It is my pleasure to welcome Chief Supt. Gerntiles

and I look forward to working with him in our desire for peace and order in our community,” Gov. Emano said. He gave a good chance for the new PNP regional director to succeed in his peace efforts, more particularly in the coming elections, considering that Chief Supt. Gentiles is from this place.

“He knows the terrain, so too speak. And he also understands the culture of our people, a trait that works in his favor,” Gov. Emano said. The Governor hopes that PC Supt. Gentiles would concentrate his efforts in bringing about a clean and honest elections. “Due to the proximity

of the date of the elections and the open refusal of some candidates to sign a peace covenant, an election activity designed by thr PNP; it is therefore safe to presume that those who did not sign that peace covenant must have some sinister plans at the back of there heads,” the Governor said. (PIO/MisOr. jv)

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The ‘Flavor of the Month’

WHAT does one thinks of an error in the readings of the ballot? What if the vote counting machine (VCM) commits the error in reading the ballots? Or, what if the VCM jams and fail to produce the “voter’s receipts?” What about the statement of administration candidate Mar Roxas that, in spite of consistently tailing in various political surveys in the past, he would become the “flavor of the month” in the May 9 presidential polls? Few questions, with many an answer and opinion. Here are some apprehensions that the Cynosure would like to share with the readers about the VCM errors on reading the ballots that reportedly reads “Under Vote.” For the information of the readers, an “Under Vote” readings in the VCM would mean that the name of the candidate voted upon would not appear on the ballot, but only the word “Under Vote.” For instance a vote for “Duterte” and any other presidential candidate

would simply appear “Under Vote” in the VCM machine. In this instance, a vote for “Duterte” would not be counted because the word “Under Vote” would appear in the VCM instead of “Duterte.” The same instance, would also happen in other national and local candidates. There is an apprehension that only the names of the administration’s favored candidates were programmed to be deciphered by the VCM. Another case is the fear that even if one votes for Duterte, Binay, or Poe, only

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the name of Roxas would appear on the voter’s receipts. Well, a voter could see the name that he or she voted upon in the voter’s receipt. Beware! Any election protest would prove futile because the Roxas name would emerge as the majority vote during the “actual and manual counting of votes” of the receipts stored in the ballot boxes. The rub is, with the technology at hand, the name of Duterte, Binay, or Poe would be erased and be replaced with the name of Roxas in the voter’s receipt a minute or two inside the ballot boxes. Call it magic, but that is how the technology works today. Who would believe that cloning a human being is now possible? Anything that was once impossible is now possible – like magic. Thus, changing the printed name of a person in a “specially manufactured paper and ink” for the purpose replacing the favored name is no longer impossible. There is another fear that

Filipinos’ pride in Socmed

IT is really remarkable to see some postings in social media (socmed), especially CHENG ORDOÑEZ URIEL C. QUILINGUING in Face-book. Most of my Associate Editor Contributing Editor friends in this socmed have posted pride-sense postMARK FRANCISCO Arjay Felicilda ings “I’m a Filipino and my Lifestyle Editor Assistant Editor President is Duterte”. This GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit is really the political pheMotoring Editor Photo Journalist nomenon I have ever seen recently. Socmed is very felix santillan ROEL CATOTO effective for propaganda EDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao Layout Artists and “advertising.” The postings mentioning PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN one of the presidential canRegional Editors-Caraga didates are now common. Politically, this can draw JOE PALABAO MARLON GAYOG attention towards the faceRene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Davao Regional Editors-Northmin bookers. It is really amazing to have such an idea of AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA posting by being proud of Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant the nation. I am Filipino is the symbol of having good ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI sense of nationalism. This NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 is really a great idea. Why? CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY It is because most people Legal Counsel out of the Philippines have --------------------------------------------------------------known the word “Philipbureau and mktg staff pines” rather than Filipino. candy macabale - 09161326483 ED A. MAINIT - 09156590273 I was formerly scared RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 to say “Filipino” because I MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 didn’t know that this word GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 is good to say. This word, VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 in fact, has a good sense. MARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 And, now it is very often quezon, buk. - ROSE GENON Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 stated proudly by almost bobby mag usara-tangub city in majority in face-books. OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 Semantically, the word “Filicotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 pino” in my perception davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 shows the nationalism. The davao - tom a. caballero-09105783126 ruel pelone Managing Editor

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people are proud of being the Filipinos. In addition, when we type the word “Filipino” in Google Translate, it is already translated into Indonesian “Filipina,” or in English “Philippine.” Both of the words “Filipino and Filipina,” are correctly spelled in Mswords spelling checkers. This means that both words are already listed. However, I perceived that the word “Filipinos” means the person like the word “Americans” the people, English is the language spoken by American, and “America” indicates the country. Also,” Indonesia” is the country; “Indonesian” means not only the people but also the language. Since, we (Indonesians) do not speak English as the national

language; we have only the national language that is Indonesian. Most of my friends as I met chatting in the socmed, always say that my national language is “Bahasa.” Yet, it is not “Bahasa” but completely it is “Bahasa Indonesia” (Indonesian language or simply “Indonesian”). Again, the posting “I’m a Filipino and My president is Duterte” is really phenomenally great. We can perceive that such motto or yell shows the real people of the Philippines. It shows that they are proud of being the Filipinos. The Yell is in English and the word “Filipino” (though it is already in English vocabulary list in Google Translate), it shows pride. The pride sociolinguistically is expressed by the supporters for the president candidate “Mr. Duterte.” The pride of being the Filipinos has a greater sense of belongings. It is sense of belonging, being the Philippine citizens. In fact, in Davao, Duterte has made the city much more proper, in safety and security. I had been there two years ago. I enjoyed the travel day See PRIDE, page A11

A reflection on partiality

Have you ever found yourself caught between two fighting people? Each has their side of the story which they think is right but yet you know the truth lies somewhere between the two stories. Take the road that leads to integrity. Don’t choose sides but

instead find ways to push grace in the Daily conversation. inspiration Reflection on Partiality “Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord Juvy Sarraga our God does not taking of bribes.” tolerate perverted -2 Chronicles 19:7 justice, partiality, or the

the overly nervous electors are figuring out. Aside from the word “Under Vote,” the VCM would display another word: “Over Vote.” In this case, the voter voted for only one President, but the receipt says “Over Vote.” In other words, the VCM opined that the elector voted for more than one President. The ballot becomes invalid! Some techno-savvy gurus reportedly inferred that the problem that the Cynosure has taken up could be traced to the configuration of the VCM machines. They said that the errors could be avoided if only the Commissions on Elections (COMELEC) allowed the political parties to review more than 93,000 configuration files for all the VCMs. However, the COMELEC did not allow the configuration, particularly the sequencing of the odd and even numbers. God Forbids, some had expressed the fear that the COMELEC could only appease the restless voters with blood. Send reactions to: crisguardian@yahoo.com.

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‘Itmigim’ THE first batch of the Grade 10 completers, that’s how the education department calls the supposed “high school” graduates of the 10-year basic education program. Everything has changed after President Benigno Aquino III signed into law on March 15, 2013 Republic Act 10533, commonly known as the K+12 basic education program. The K+12 makes education in the kindergarten mandatory before a child can be enrolled in Grade 1. Also under the K+12, a student must complete the six-year cycle before he or she can be considered “high school graduate.” Those students who hurdle grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 will be called Grade 10 completers or, completers of the Junior High School (JHS). Those parents, who can still afford to enroll their children in grades 11 and 12, will be lucky, according to the education department because their kids will be equipped with skills being offered in the SHS. Actually, there are four career tracks to choose from. First, Academic, followed by Arts and Design, then Sports, See NEWSROOM, page A11

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Selling of liquor, cigarettes to students

By ARLYN P. BANGCONG Teacher III Kibatang National High School

CAGAYAN de Oro City Councilor Adrian Barba recently appealed for support in the government’s campaign against the selling of liquors and cigarettes to high school and college students. Councilor Barba also asked the Regulatory and Complaint Board (RCB) to implement the law that regulates the selling of “sin products” to students. The rampant selling of “sin products” to students even if regulated or, prohibited by law has remained a problem anywhere. It is true in Cagayan de Oro City and elsewhere in the province of Bukidnon. It is high time that local and school officials, including the parents to band together and join the fight against the selling of cigarettes

and liquor not only to students but to minors, as well. Section 10 of Republic Art 9211 prohibits the sale of tobacco products within one hundred meters from any point on the perimeter of a school, public playground or other facility frequented particularly by minors, according to the report published in Mindanao Daily News, a local newspaper. Under the law, the sale or distribution to, as well as the purchase of, by any minor of cigarettes and other tobacco products are also absolutely prohibited, the report added. This provision is more often disregarded even by those parents, who use to smoke, as they send their children to store to buy a stick or, a pack of cigarettes. I even saw a child carrying a bottle of beer.

By PAT SAMONTE Caraga Regional Editor

BUTUAN City -- Reelectionist Agusan del Norte First District Representative Lawrence Lemuel “Law” Fortun, mayoral candidate Engr. Ronnie Vicente Lagnada , vicemayoral bet Jose “Joboy” Aquino and six of their Team RCL bets for city council seats reasserted dominance over their rivals for elective positions in the May 9, 2016 elections as the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Policy Center announced yesterday the results of the Second Phase Opinion Poll Survey at the institution’s CBE Function Hall here. Conducted on March 28-April 3, 2016 and gathered from 1,932 respondents representing one percent of the voting population of each of this city’s 86 barangays, the survey results showed neophyte Lagnada was preferred by 47.62

percent over reelectionist Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. who got 35.61 percent. Lagnada’s latest score was a significant climb of 5.42 percent from 42.20 percent he garnered in the first survey as voter’s preference for Amante decreased by 1.54 percentage points from 37.15 percent.

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that TESSIE S. ADAME has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JERAMAE SOTERO ADAME who was born on JUNE 18, 2000 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are JONAS DALAPU ADAME and TESSIE ABARTE SOTERO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 28, 2016. .

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ABEGUIL EBAJAY YAÑEZ has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ABEGUIL EBAJAY YAÑEZ who was born on SEPT. 13, 1995 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ALBERT MAGNETICO YANEZ and CECILIA MACARANDAN EBAJAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 28, 2016.

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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OVER PORTION OF THE SHARE OF JOB ALASAY ANDO Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late BEBIANO ANDO, left a parcel of land covered by Lot No. 4 CAD 847, situated in Poblacion, Malitbog, Bukidnon containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) square meters more or less is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL LAND. That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (50,000.00), hereby acknowledged from the vendee, MS SITTIE JAMELA ANNISAH BAGAY ALI , of legal age, Filipino, and resident of Poblacion, Malitbog Bukidnon, we hereby CEDE, SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY of the above described parcel of land, her heirs, assigns, and successors-in-interest. Under Notary Public of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI, per Doc, No. 327; Page No. 66; Book No. 192; Series of 2016. MDN: April 6, 13 & 20, 2016

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur Municipality of Wao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RA 10172/9048 Form No. (LCRO) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of RA No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LLOYD RANDIE FERNANDEZ PARREÑO has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly on GENDER from “Female” to “Male” in the certificate of Live birth of LLOYD RANDIE FERNANDEZ who was born on October 25, 1991 at Katutungan, Wao, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are FLORANTE D. PARREÑO and FLORDELITA B. FERNANDEZ. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than April 28, 2016. (Sgd.) PERLA A. INIEGO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 20 & 27, 2016

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For the vice-mayoralty post, former Congressman Aquino had 49.84 percent voter’s preference as against rival incumbent City Councilor Ryan Anthony Culima’s 19.72 percent. Rep. Fortun was preferred by 48.29 percent compared to Atty. Roan Libarios’s 27.1 percent for

TEAM RCL ON THE ROLL. The team led by Engr. Ronnie Vicente Lagnada (middle), Congressman Lawrence “Law” Fortun (right) and former Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino II has shown its strength and appeal as it continues to dominate the two surveys on voters’ preferences conducted by the Father Saturnino Urios University Policy Center in Butuan City’s 86 barangays. Photo by Pat Samonte

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CHUCO L. UNLAYAO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ASHLIE GHILE PANGANURON who was born on MAY 10, 2004 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are CHUCO LEGASPI UNLAYAO and JONALYN DIANO PANGANURON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 22, 2016.

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ELIJAH B. DAGAERAG has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELIJAH BASTASA DAGAERAG who was born on 17 April 1989 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Nancylina P. Bastasa and Gemuel L. Dagaerag. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2016.

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ROLLEN D. OLANGO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “ROLLICIN” to “ROLLEN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROLLICIN OLANGO who was born on MAY 17, 1960 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are RENATO OLANGO and EUFROCINA DADIOS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than APRIL 21, 2016.

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that DAN RENEE D. DOSDOS has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DAN RENEE DACER DOSDOS who was born on NOV. 7, 1995 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are MELQUIADITO BIO DOSDOS and DANIELA WABE DACER. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 21, 2016.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. VIRNA S. ALORRO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “VIRNA” to “MA. VIRNA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of VIRNA ABARCA SAPHLOT who was born on Oct. 13, 1967 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Juanito L. Saphlot and Adelina G. Abarca. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2016.

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Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JONATHAN R. PABELIC has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “BERNABE JR.” to “JONATHAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of BERNABE ROA PABELIC JR. who was born on SEPT. 16, 1959 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are BERNABE DAAMO PABELIC SR. and LUZ ROA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 21, 2016.

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JERRY LARGO ELORZA AND BONIFACIA VILLAPLAZA TANTIADO,

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CIVIL CASE NO.2016-037 Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

JERRY LARGO ELORZA AND BONIFACIA VILLAPLAZA TANTIADO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER Before this Court 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 June 17, 1987 at Vincenzo E. Sagun, Zamboaga del Sur, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to their residents at Tibanga, Iligan City and Margosatubig Zamboanga Del Sur respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for nineteen (19) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they 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 affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, surviving their marriage bond on June 17, 1987 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 6, 2016 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 once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 14th day of April, 2016.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Apr 20, 27 & May 4, 2016

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2016-038

LEO P. MORACA AND LARIZA E. ESTEBAN-MORACA, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES FERNANDO C. EDUAVE AND MARIA PATRICIA C. AURELIO-EDUAVE

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FERNANDO C. EDUAVE AND MARIA PATRICIA C. AURELIO-EDUAVE, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

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Before this Court 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 March 28, 2001, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to their residents at Tubod, Iligan City and Purok 2, Mabuhay, Valencia City, Bukidnon respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for thirteen (13) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they 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 affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, surviving their marriage bond on March 28, 2001 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 27, 2016 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 once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this18th day of April, 2016.

Before this Court 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 October 20, 1993 at El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to their residents at Del Carmen, Iligan City and Purok 15, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for twenty one (21) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they 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 affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, surviving their marriage bond on October 20, 1993 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 27, 2016 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 once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 18th day of April, 2016.

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Understanding the four career tracks in SHS By ARLYN P. BANGCONG Teacher III Kibatang National High School

DENR 10 Regional Director Ruth M. Tawantawan presents efforts of DENR 10 to suppress forest fire in Bukidnon during a Press Briefing in Cagayan de Oro City last April 11, 2016. Regional Director Tawantawan said volunteerism is at work in suppressing forest fires in Bukidnon. She lauded all the stakeholders that supported the forest fire protection activities in the two protected areas, Mt. Kitanglad and Mt. Kalatungan. (Phillip Ciprian C. Bahala)

IN June this year, the first batch of the Grade 10 completers will troop to school offering any of the four career tracks for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. The Grade 11 and Grade 12, are the required additional two years under the revised Philippine educational system, after President Benigno Aquino III signed into law Republic Act 10533 or, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, which gave birth to the K+12 basic education program.

Aside from the core curriculum comprising eight learning areas, the SHS or, Senior High School comes with specific career tracks just like the college courses. These include the Academic, Arts and Design, Sports, and Technical-VocationalLivelihood (TVL). Each SHS student must choose one track to master. The Academic. This career track prepares students who plan to pursue college education and comprises four strands. These are a) ABM – Accountancy, Business, and Management; b) STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; c) HUMMS – Humanities

and Social Science; and, d) General Academic. Arts and Design. This track covers nine subjects, eight of which require 80 hours each per semester. Sports. This track has nine subjects, which include Safety and First Aid, Human Movement, Coaching, Sports Officiating, and Sports Leadership. TVL. This track contains nine subjects (known as the TVL track subjects) and TESDA specialized subjects such as a) Home Economics; b) Agri-Fishery; c) Industrial Arts; and, d) Information and Communications Technology or ICT.

Mass Media of Communication

By Prelyn Ole Rasalan Teacher II QuezonNHS

Remember that every hour you give to these activities is a portion of your life. Life is worth living by itself, not for substitutes for the real thing. Use these in moderation; never let them abuse you. THE GREAT DEBATE about mass media usually revolves around these issues: in formation vs. entertainment; culture vs. relaxation; enlightenment vs. propaganda; escapism vs. reality. Studies have been made of audience attitudes, tastes, and habits regarding the choice and use of the various offerings by the mass media. The results have generally shown a rather low level of taste and a passivity that indicates a poor response. Therefore, it is imperative in our democratic society to try to establish some standards of excellence rather than to continue the trend downward. Some of the criticisms heard are the following;” The newspapers deal with

crime, sex and violence. The radio broadcast news, noise and ballyhoo. Television is a wasteland of dullness. The movies have forgotten the code of decency. The magazines have a trickle of stories and amid pages that try to sell costumers things they do not need.’’ Are these accusations true or exaggerated? Either you learn how to use mass media, or the mass media merchants will use you! The influence of these sources of information and entertainment is very deep and lasting on a generation surrounded by experts in brainwashing and peddlers of hogwash. But education offers hope. If you are willing to learn and to tell the difference between the fact and opinion, between communication and propaganda, you can retain some of your individual power of thought. If you develop the kind of taste that will refer a symphony to a western, an- editorial about current problems to a lurid story about a sensational crime, then you may keep a balanced personality.

INQUIRY MATTERS

By JEANE R. OCAY Quezon National High School

As an old adage states, “Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand. It’s a very challenging statement that points out reality of science teaching at present. It can’t be denied that for the past consecutive years science academic achievement of students is said to be critically declining due to a poor performance of students in test outcomes as recorded in the NAT results. The implementation of K-12 curriculum brings about educational transformation in almost all aspects

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The final test is How do mass media affect our behavior? Psychologists have declared that a newspaper description of a bank robbery, a movie of a holdup, a television show about successful thievery, and similar portrayals of crime in action have actually led to attempted law breaking. Dr. Frediric Wertham in his classic study of influence of comics have concluded that fantasy stories of murder and other crimes have repeated in real life by those unfortunately influenced. The saddest part of this sorry business is the unconscious absorbing of wrong attitudes by young people who view or read materials simply to pass the time, without realization of hidden damage being done to their personal sensitivity to whatever is good, true and beautiful. You can avoid this if you exercise a conscious control over your habits of reading and viewing, a restraint in the time allotted, and an intelligent selectivity.

in education. Eventually, it changes the atmosphere of a classroom from a very traditional method of teaching to a highly modernized strategy. It excessively helps in elevating student’s performance especially in science since everything about K-12 instruction is studentcentred and inquiry-based. The inquiry based learning as teaching strategy has been producing promising student’s achievement in science as various research findings reveal. Since the discipline focused on students rather than teachers activity, it takes full advantage on the part of learners to learn concepts on their own experi-

mentations, observations and investigations. This facilitates each learner to construct meaning of their own inquiries and enjoy meaningful learning experiences specified by the activity. As the saying goes “Experience is the Best Teacher”. In the classroom, difficulties in realizing inquiry teaching cannot be avoided, what the teachers and facilitators should know and need in employing such approach is just a proper implementation; add to it patience and dedication plus commitment to your duty to successfully meet the standard of science teaching.

the incident and up to this time,” she added. Fire victim, Jenny Cabilan expressed her profound thanks to the PRC for their concern. “Daghan kaayong salamat sa PRC nga gitabangan mi nila pinaagi paghatag sa

mga relief goods kanamo nga mga makaloooy nga biktima sa sunog. (Thank you very much to the PRC for giving us assistance through the distribution of relief goods),” Cabilan said gratefully. (ALT/GCC/ PIA9/Zamboanga del Sur)

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More groups join global call to stop new coal plants Editor: Ruel Pelone

LUCENA City, Quezon–– Religious leaders in the Southern Tagalog region, social movements, and civil society groups come together in Lucena to add their voice to the global call to “Break Free” from coal and other dirty and harmful energy. It is part of “Break Free from Fossil Fuels 2016”, a global climate movement effort against key fossil fuel projects across the world. Piglas Pilipinas is calling for a moratorium on all coal-fired power plants in the entire country. The launch in Lucena is part of build-up activities leading to a 10,000-strong mobilization on May 4 in the Batangas Provincial Sports Complex to stop the building of a 600-megawatt coal plant in Batangas City, which comes just days before the May 9 national elections. Mass actions are scheduled until May 15 in other countries such as Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, the United States, Germany, and Australia. “As this country prepares for a general election, let this question be raised and reflected: does not our country deserve a government that will do everything to protect Filipino families

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from the ravages of dirty energy and climate change? It is immoral to/ burden future generations -with pollution and the cost of mistaken energy choices made today,” said Lipa’s Roman Catholic archbishop Ramon Arguelles. “It is time to break free from fossil fuels and hold the big polluters and the government to account to ensure a safer future for Filipinos. This is our challenge to the next President, to heed the call of the people and make the Philippines coal-free,” said Anna Abad, Climate Justice campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia. Quezon province has been dubbed as the coal capital of Luzon as it is already host to two coal-fired power plants. The existing 735-MW plant in Pagbilao town facing Tayabas Bay is now being extended with an additional 420-MW plant, while in Mauban town, also along the shores of the Pacific Ocean, is host to a 1,500-MW plant. There is also Meralco PowerGen’s 1200-megawatt Atimonan power station which is already under construction See COAL, page A11

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A global wave of mass actions May 4-15, 2016: A global wave of mass actions will target the world’s most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in order to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate the just transition to 100% renewable energy. Across the world, people are showing the courage to confront polluters where they are most powerful — from the halls of power to the wells and mines themselves. At the beginning of 2016, the fos-

sil fuel industry faces an unprecedented crisis — from collapsing prices, a new global climate deal, and an ever-growing movement calling for change. We have never had a better chance in history to break free from fossil fuels and build a just transition to clean and renewable energy. Fighting climate change requires the courage to confront polluters where they think they are most powerful. For years, communities

on the front lines have led that struggle, and this May we can join them. The world is becoming dangerously hotter by the day. Through peaceful direct action across the globe we can demonstrate to those in power that people everywhere are prepared to resist the fossil fuel industry’s plans to wreck the planet. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Let’s seize it. Source: breakfree2016.org

El Niño, grassfire force ‘Silangan’ the crocodile out of its home ground By Ferdinandh Cabrera of MindaNews

SILANGAN. Silangan in its new home at the Wild Crocodile Rescue Center in Kidapawan City, headed by Dr. Cayetano Pomares (in red shirt) of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Crocodile Research. MindaNews photo by Ferdinandh B. Cabrera

KABACAN, North Cotabato--Rising temperature, grassfire and destruction of its natural habitat have forced freshwater crocodiles to wander to areas inhabited by humans. An 8-feet long, 80-kilo crocodile (Crocodylus Mindorensis) was captured by fisherfolk led by Mamangkas Mamatong, in Barangay Kuyapon, Kabacan, North Cotabato Monday last week. Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the University of Southern Mindanao named the crocodile “Silangan” since it was captured on the eastern side of the 200,000 hectare marshland. Mamatong said he was

shocked to see the huge reptile trapped inside the indigenous fish trap they installed at the marsh. He then alerted his relatives and villagers and jointly they seized the crocodile, which initially tried to resist captivity. It took them days to report to authorities as Mamatong and villagers thought at first of making money out of the catch by selling it to anyone interested but they were told it would be illegal to capture and sell crocodiles, a critically endangered species. Mamatong and other freshwater fisherfolk said life has become very difficult due to the drought. Crocodile researchers of the state-run University of Southern Mindanao here and DENR-12 decided to

take possession of the reptile which it immediately brought to the Crocodile Rescue and Breeding Area in the North Cotabato provincial capitol grounds in Amas, Kidapawan City. The crocodile sustained injuries during its captivity by fisherfolk who used traditional means to overpower a huge animal. Dr. Cayetano Pomares of USM-Kabacan who has a preservation program, studies and research of critically endangered Ligawasan Marsh crocodiles said the crocodile population has dwindled. “There around a hundred to two hundred… since the breeding pace is so slow, according to our study,” he said. Pomares said the captured crocodile was among

the remaining reptiles in Ligawasan Marsh. What triggered the crocodiles to come out was blamed on the “on and off ” grassfire in the dried up portion of the marsh, forcing the reptiles to migrate to other areas where food is available, he said. “Humans catch fish from the marshland and fish species in the marsh are also the crocodile’s favorite food,” Pomares explained. Citing climate change, Pomares said there is “some sort of a tug of war between reptiles and humans for food, in this case the fresh water fish.” He attributed the migration of crocodiles outside of its natural habitat to rising water temperature and receding water See GRASSFIRE, page A11

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Read To Learn. FDC Misamis Power Corporation, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines and the Department of Education (DepEd), conduct a two-day training seminar on beginning reading held at the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) recently. Participated in by 38 teachers and school

administrators from Villanueva and Tagoloan towns in Misamis Oriental, this initiative from FDC Misamis is part of its CSR program on education for empowerment.Bottom photo shows the participantsduring one of the seminar workshops. FDC Misamis 405MW CFB coal thermal plant is scheduled for commercial operations within the year.

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‘Mentoring the mentors’ to boost reading mission CALL it mentoring the mentors, a refreshing and intensive approach for effective teaching in reading. This was how the teacher-participants, including the school administrators from Villanueva and Tagoloan towns bill a two-day training-seminar on beginning reading initiated by FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis), in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines and the Department of Education (DepEd), held at the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan de Oro City recently. Together with the Tagoloan district supervisor, 37 principals and Grade 1 teachers participated in the Ronald McDonald Read To Learn (RMRL), a flagship program of RMHC, designed to address the problem on non-readers among Grade 1 pupils all over the country. RMRL is in response to DepEd’s study that four out of the ten first graders in public schools finish the level as non-readers. RMHC is McDonald’s Corporation’s charity of choice established in the Philippines. Sharing RMHC’s passion to make a difference in the lives of Filipino children, FDC Misamis adopted RMRL for the benefit of Villanueva and Tagoloan teachers and kids, where it is completing the construction of its power

plant project scheduled for operations within the year. FDC Misamis, a member of the Gotianun– led Filinvest Development Corporation, believes that the best seed to sow on solid ground is that on education. ANSWER TO FRUSTRATIONS “Truly an answer to our frustrations in our quest to have zero nonreaders in our school every end of school year,” was how attendee Gladys Banac, principal of Sta. Ana Elementary School in Tagoloan, illustrated the RMRL. She added, “I think this is not just for Grade 1 but also for higher grade levels or from Grade IV and Grade VI because we still have quite a number of non-readers in these grades every end of school year.” “And, having always these slow and nonreaders in every grade is quite alarming. So, thanks to RMRL for providing our teachers new strategies on how to attack the problem on slow and nonreaders.” It could be one of the factors to attaining quality kids with quality education in Tagoloan and Villanueva, the lady principal hoped. PAINFUL, UPHILL CHALLENGE But Titus Cruz, Head Teacher III of Dayawan Elementary School, a kilometer away from Villanueva’s town poblacion, has a different perspective about the problem on non-readers.

“Teaching kids how to read and understand what they’re reading is really a tall challenge to all Grade 1 teachers.” Cruz, also a participant in the training, quipped: “Well, nice to have this ‘unique’ kind of teachers’ training that will equip our Grade 1 teachers new techniques and approaches to further intensify their passion in teaching reading.” He expressed his “lamentation” over a dilemma on non-readers. Cruz said that, most of the time, teachers are blamed for having nonreaders in their respective classes. “And this is “painful” on the part of our teachers whom we believe are doing their very best in teaching kids,” he stressed. “Because no matter how good the teachers in teaching reading, still they have to fight two giant enemies before attaining a perfect 100 percent readers in their class.” And these two enemies, he said, are both the economic standing and educational background of the parents. Kids coming from poor families tend to be absent in their classes to prioritize helping their parents in their daily grind, he explained, adding, “So, reading for them is nothing!” There are also parents who fail to mentor their kids at home, thus relying on the teachers to educate or better their kids’ future, emphasized Cruz. These kinds of

dilemma, therefore, directly or indirectly affect the reading capability of some, if not the majority, of the public school pupils in Villanueva, Cruz related. He believed that these problems must be addressed not only by the school but perhaps by the government. If not, the goal to attaining 100 percent readers in class, especially in Grade 1, would remain an “uphill challenge” among Grade 1 teachers. “But still we have no choice but to abide by the order of DepEd to have zero non-readers every end of school year. Therefore, we need to institute interventions, and holding of remedial classes in reading is one among those.” Cruz expresses gratefulness to private entities like FDC Misamis and RMHC “for having initiatives in mentoring the mentors on new strategies and techniques in teaching reading.” BIG BOOKS THAT ENCOURAGE READING For Grade 1 teacher Daisy Mar Balendres of Tambobong-Balacanas Integrated School (TBIS) in Villanueva, the big reading books given after the RMRL training will make her teaching methods more effective this coming school year. “I can now imagine myself teaching in the midst of interested pupils who are eager to learn and read because of the big books given to us.”

This, as she noted that lack of reading materials, especially the giant and colorful books, can lead to a “dull” class. “But having now these big books, for sure, my pupils will be attracted to learn reading.” RMRL kits, composed of 34 big books, pupils’ worksheets and teachers’ lesson plans, are distributed to participating schools as part of the program. The books that are included in the kit are developed in partnership with Adarna House. ENHANCED TEACHING ABILITIES Meanwhile, Dr. Edna Albaran, District-In Charge of DepEdTagoloan, foresees to have a throng

of Tagoloan teachers having enhanced teaching abilities in reading in their district soon. The RMRL, she said, was so helpful to them, especially in equipping teachers with the new strategies and techniques in teaching reading. Albaran hoped RMRL participants will apply what they have learned while Banac wished for the sustainability of the program. Both FDC Misamis and RMHC vowed to do constant monitoring and follow-throughs on the program implementation to help ensure that DepEd does achieve its goal of zero non-readers in the country.*

Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise…

By Amy Joy O. Boyles

As the old saying says “health is wealth” this is really true in fact one cannot go to work or do anything if we are sick, working individuals tried very hard not to be ill. Here’s how: Maintain a balanced diet. See to it that the food you eat everyday contains the necessary nutrients that our body needs. Drink plenty of water. Water replenishes the lost fluids in our body. The human body needs plenty of water in order to function well. Drink 8 to 10 glasses a day or as you can. Have a regular bowel movement. Storing toxins in our body causes us to be sick and uncomfort-

able. Eat fruits and fibrous vegetables. Exercise daily. To maintain good body tone one should work out or do a little walking every day. Moving parts of our body helps one remove some body stress and it prevents aging. Take a bath every day. To be free from any kind of illness, one should maintain good hygiene and it makes our body alive and fresh. Get enough sleep. Our body needs rest from a day’s work. It needs to repair the worn out tissues. Do all these daily and you will be doctor away. A productive and wealthy individual is someone who is healthy.

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My heart is restless until it rests on you T h e G ospel of Jesus Christ (April20, 2016-Wednesday) John 6:22-29”The next day the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other small boat there, except one, and that Jesus had not entered with His disciples into the boat, but that His disciples had gone away alone. There came other small boats from

Tiberias near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks: He wanted to become available in all the times and in fact; this is God’s nature who is available always now and forever. Are we available to anyone if they need our presence? Imitate Jesus by being available to the people always although he was tired

physically. He thought the welfare of the people and not himself. This is a selfless love which means; to suffer for the sake of the other. To die in order that others might live. To be a looser in order that others will win. This is very opposite to selfishness which means; self preservation of everything and accumulation of all things for the welfare

Good-Bye Round Robin Reading By Mary-an L. Sumo-oy

Round Robin Readingan outmoded practice that often prohibits rather than facilitates the ability to read (Opitz and Rasinski,1998). Why it prohibits? Consider this story from the book of Opitz and Ransinski, 1998. TEACHERS ARE SEATED, AND CLASS BEGINS: “Good evening everybody! Tonight we’ll explore ways to used oral reading in the reading program. Let’s begin by reading aloud. Please turn to page 341. John, please begin reading, and the rest of you follow along.” John begins to read. As he reads, I (Michael) look around the room to see if everyone is following. I notice that Mary is reading ahead, so I call on her next. Obviously, she doesn’t know where to start, so I say, in a disgusted tone, “Mary, I told you to follow along. If you had been following, you would know where to start. Go ahead and show her,

John.” And so the reading continues until all have their opportunity to read a section “cold.” At this point, I instruct them to take out a piece of paper for comprehension test. I assure them that because they have read the text, they should have no difficulty passing the test. “Will the score be calculated into our grade for this course?” they ask. “Certainly,” I respond. “If it’s important enough for class time, surely it’s important enough to consider when looking at your overall performance.” As the teachers reluctantly take out their papers, I can contain myself no longer. “Forget the Test,” I say. “Let’s talk instead about what just what happen and how you might have been feeling about it.” The classroom erupts as the teachers share their feelings of anxiety and relief. I wait five minutes for the room to return to silence before I invite the class participants to share their individual comments,

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and more than one eagerly volunteer: “My hands were seating”. “My heart started to race, and I had trouble breathing. “I was trying to figure out your pattern

Biblical reflection

of oneself. Are you familiar with these two attitudes? Where do you belong? Capernaum: This is a Greek word means a village of consolation. This was a resting place of Jesus with his disciples along the shore. They found Jesus in this place that symbolized for his being the real Capernaum. He is our consolation. In him we can rest spiritually.

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so that I could prepare the part I thought you would have me read.” “The longer I had wait, the more nervous I became.” “The only thing I could remember was the sense of relief I felt when you called on someone else to read.” “I

was so embarrassed when you scolded me for not following along and had John show me where to start. I thought about leaving the room.” “When I miscalled a word and you interrupted my reading to correct the word, I felt humiliated.

Why, I wondered, were you doing this to me? When comments are exhausted, I state, “Many students are expected to do this type of reading nearly every day. Do you think they might have similar feelings?”

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NGCP donates Multi Purpose Covered Court to Patag Elem. School By Maria Lucia Conde–Cubillas MT-1

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) saw the numerous needs of Patag Elementary school, Patag, Opol, Misamis Oriental. NGCP who has a sub-office in Patag, Opol, Misamis Oriental has become one of the many active stakeholders of the school. Due to lack of classrooms, the school stage was utilized as classroom by another Grade IV class since it has to be divided into two classes due to the swell of enrollees. Given that the school stage was utilized as classroom, school programs and other school activities has to be done outside beneath the shade of the trees.

Hence, NGCP saw the vital need of a Multi-Purpose Covered Court where the learners could utilize it on various school programs and school activities wherein they could present their talents and abilities learned in the classrooms. NGCP donated the P2M Multi Purpose Covered Court to our school to the delight of everybody including the teachers and most especially the school children. As to this date, the Multi Purpose Covered Court is now finished and is now waiting for the schedule of the formal turning over ceremony to Patag Elementary School however, so many school activities has already been held like the

recent National Deworming for all school children and the Early Registration. Patag Elementary School urgently needs at least 13 classrooms for the reason that some of the old rooms are no longer secure and has to be demolished and some classes just make do

with makeshifts classrooms. But with the NGCPs donated MultiPurpose Covered Court, we, the teachers, pupils and parents are very much hopeful that donations of classrooms from various parties/agencies are now in the offing.

By Lucille N. Quiriado LIBONA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

PUBLIC school buidings in Cagayan de Oro now look more like university campuses. University campuses in Cagayan de Oro now look more like architectural masterpieces. The aestheticity of these designs which are pleasing to the eyes will definitely help improve the grades of students. One does not need to commission researches to prove this. Of course, anybody – student or not – will be comfortable staying in a place which looks good. First, desig n puts the user at the center. Although students are the end users of schools and the educaiton system, more often than not, school buildings are designed for industrialstyle efficient education rather than student-centric

education. That was the traditional way. But listening to students as end users of schools and the education system might help us see how to move away from cookie-cutter methods of schoolbuilding and instruction to customize education for each school. Here’s an example of a library that facilitates sound learning – the library has its books displayed front, facing to inspire teens to take them from the shelves and the shelves are aligned to consumer heights to allow library users to reach all books. A doodle wall facilitates collaborative discussions, a mezzanine space legitimizes hanging out and cozy corners allow quiet reading. That is sound design.

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despite the widespread communit y resist ance against the project. “Our advocacy for renewable energy and our anti-coal stance is deeply rooted in our yearning for the renewal and transformation of lives and communities,” said Father Raul Enriquez of Pagbilao Quezon “The Philippines have committed a 70% emission reduction in the international negotiations, yet contradicted its pledge making way for our own destruction. We stand firm on our demand; shift to renewable energy, the time to act is now. We strongly support the call to break free from coal,” said Louise Alcalde, advocacy officer of Aksyon Klima. “From mining to combustion coal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels. The world doesn’t need more coal, it needs an energy revolution. That is why we need build power among grassroots groups who are at the frontlines of resistance against coal, and mobilize to shift the political power away from the coal industry,” added Aaron Pedrosa, who heads the energy working group of the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice. The leaders of the Piglas campaign spoke of six demands of the national campaign, namely: (1) Cancel all plans, permits and construction stage for coal-fired power plants in Batangas and the rest of the country; (2) implement a program for a swift phase out of the 19 existing coal-fired power plants nationwide; (3) close down all coal mines beginning with Semirara and cancel all plans and permits for new coal mines; (4) mobilize domestic and international climate finance and implement a comprehensive program for a quick transition to clean and renewable energy; (5) ensure a just transition to clean and renewable energy; and (6) implement a community-managed rehabilitation program for all local communities and ecosystems affected by coal plants and coal mines. Source: greenpeace.org

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in the marshland. Forester Michael Bao of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources also agreed climate change was a major factor that forced reptiles to migrate. “That is why we appeal to fisherfolk and those living near the marshland not to capture or harm the crocodile,” he said. “Help protect our wildlife so our next generation could still see this kind of animals in future,” he added. Pomares said further study will be conducted on the captured reptile for research purposes or possibility for propagation before

it will be released back to the wild. Two years ago, a huge crocodile was captured in M’lang, North Cotabato but Mayor Lito Pinol in coordination with the local DENR office, ordered the return of the reptile back to its natural habitat. (Ferdinandh Cabrera/ MindaNews)

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showed six members of Team RCL were in the list, Glenn Carampatana (15.32%), Ferdinand Nalcot (12.06%), Derrick Plaza (11.54%), Rema Burdeos (7.66%), Vincent del Rosario (6.88%) and Cherry Mae Busa (6.52%). As shared by the respondents, the top five concerns in their barangays included drug addiction, unemployment and lack of sustainable livelihood, lack of supply of clean and potable water, road, and drainage, construction and rehabilitation. They thought of their leaders as good and kind (17.29%), helpful and approachable (16.10%), sincere, honest, trustworthy and transparent (15.79%), not corrupt (9.52%), and strong, firm and responsible (9.42%). The respondents’ preference for president: Mayor Rodrigo Duterte (54.71%), Mar Roxas (12.58%),Sen. Grace Poe (11.59%), VicePres. Jejomar Binay (4.66%) and Sen. Miriam Santiago (0.52%). For vice-president: Sen. Allan Cayetano (24.69%), Cong. Leni Robredo (16.98%), Sen. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (15.99%), Sen. Chiz Escudero (13.41%), S e n . Gr i ngo Honas an (2.17%) and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV (1.24%).

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and TVL, and acronym for technical, vocational, and livelihood. Your sons and daughters, can now choose what field to follow when they reach SHS. For instance, my eldest inherited my good skills in “dribbling” so, he could take up Sports as his career path. Ahh, I am thinking of asking my son to take up Bachelor of Arts perhaps, AB in Sports major in Basketball with minors in “dribbling” and “shooting.” Or probably, AB with major in COC (clash of clans), and minor in DOTA. For sure, many young people will enroll in Sports as their career path in the senior high. ••• I remember when I was still a young boy, my playmates were yelling at me “itmigim, itmigim, itmigim.” At first, I did not care so much because I don’t know the real meaning of “itmigim” not until one of my playmates told that it is an acronym for “itlog migimaw.” Well, that is the problem if we happened to be the “anak sa pobreng o–––.”

During my first flight to Manila, I ordered a hard boiled egg from an “eatery.” After an hour, I asked the girl taking care of the eatery: “Day (short for Inday), asa na akong itlog?” And the girl replied: “Sir, paabot sa kadyot kay amo pa gipa-abot mangitloglang manok.” ••• Candidates for all elective positions in the government have 20 days more to go before the election day on May 9. Today is April 20. Vote-buying, which is common during election day, will be rampant--and will be more rampant at dawn before the election day. People call it “bibo na ang kinamangay.” “Kamang diri, kamang didto, kamang bisag-asa.” But do not believe in the campaign strategy that you will get paid after you present your receipt. Remember that no one is allowed to bring the official receipt issued by the PCOS outside of the polling precinct. Your receipt, will be placed in a special container inside the polling precinct thus, you cannot bring it home. I just hope that during the election day, placards bearing this words “Ayaw ibaligya ang imong boto” or, “Boto Mo, Boto Ko Rin” will be visible.

NMRAA is 4th runner-up in 2016 Palarong Pambansa By EDGARDO O. YANEZ, Principal lll, Division Screening Chair

THE week-long 2016 Palarong Pambansa--hosted by the city of Legazpi, the component and capital city of the province of Albay-ended on April 16, 2016, which was graced by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro. The 59th edition of the Palarong Pambansa gathered at least the best athletes from 18 regions who participated in various sports competitions. After the seven-day competitions, the athletes from the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA) Tangerine Volts ranked number 5 in the overall medal tally count, maintaining its rank with that of last year but improved its gold medals by 6. NMRAA reaped more medals this year compared to last year’s performance with 19-14-39 in the Tagum

Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia. He is also the president of the International Association of Scholarly from page A4 Publishers, Editors, and and night safely. What Reviewers (IASPER). made me surprised was the traffic. During I was in Davao, I was amazed all from page A1 142-percent jump in its drivers did not drive fast. When I asked a friend net income to P44.476 milof mine, escorting me in lion in 2015 from P18.356 the car why the car driver million in 2014. Its net profit margin, did not drive faster. He said that driving out of Davao meanwhile, improved by 50 must be on average 40-Km percent from 14 percent in speed per hour. In the city, 2014 to 21 percent in 2015. The return-on-assets the driver drove even more slowly. They explained to rate doubled from 4% in me that it is intended to 2014 to 8% in 2015, while make us safe. It is intended the return on equity was to avoid accident. To my 14% in 2015. IDC total resources surprise, during I was in that city, I found no driver dared jumped to P579.1 million, to drive fast. They obeyed more than 20% higher that during my journey there. its 2014 asset level of P480.2 So, “I’m a Filipino, and million. IDC was listed at the My president is Duterte” is amazing to me personally Philippine Stock Exchange and I guess it is also amaz- and commenced trading on ing to the people in general. December 7, 2015. With This leads to the pride of the approval of the PSE being “Filipinos” and this and by the SEC, a total slogan has been spread away of Fifty Seven Million Six in the social media. They Hundred Twenty Two Thousmile and look so happy, sand ( 57,622,000) common shares, representing 26% of showing the pride. In fact, it is still in the the company’s outstanding process of political cam- share capital, was offered paign. But, you have al- and subscribed at P3.60 ready gained the personal per share through an initial branding for your candidate. public offering (IPO) from Again, politics is like play- November 23 to 27, 2015. IDC is on track in puring a kite. Sometimes, the wind blows so hard, but suing its business plan in another time, the wind for 2016. It is gearing up blows slowly. The most to launch its next ‘green’ important thing you have mixed-use condo project-got your pride. Good luck! Primavera City, also located Dr. Djuwari Sarkawi is in Cagayan de Oro City the Director of Language this June. Primavera City is a clusLaboratory, STIE Perbanas Surabaya. He is also the ter of seven buildings, the guest lecturer at Ottimmo first two buildings - Tower International Master-gour- A & B, are scheduled for met Academy, Surabaya; construction by the third The advisor of Indonesia quarter of 2016.

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A screengrab photo from the Facebook page of the Department of Education (DepEd) showing the DepEd officials, teachers, athletes, and officiating officials during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Palarong Pambansa held in Legaspi City in Albay.

City 2015 Palarong Pambansa while this year, it gathered 25 gold medals, 24 silvers and 36 bronze medals for this year’s Palaro. The Cagayan de Oro At h l e t i c A s s o c i a t i o n (COAA) alone provided NMRAA with 14 out of 25 gold medals. This is more than 50 percent production

over the rest of the divisions in Region 10. This is a manifestation that COAA has talented and potential athletes to compete in the national sports arena. The Palarong Pambansa 2016 is over and it was indeed the best Palarong Pambansa ever in the history of NMRAA athletes.

Scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2018, Primavera City A & B are designed to consist of 11-storey twin buildings, offering a total of 337 units (57 Commercial / Office Units, and 280 Residential units) -- plus 100 basement parking slots.

products.” It adds that they must put in place a structure and equipment, from storage, container or frezer, tools, and gears, to prevent mixture and ensure absolute separation of halal food items and halal-certified meat products from non-halal ones. “They shall also use separate equipment, tools, gears, and other apparatus which are exclusive for halal food items and halal-certified products only,” it says. Among the prohibited acts, under Section 12, are improper covering or sealing of halal products, mixing of halal with non-halal products, and failure to provide a space in the payment counter in supermarket, and shop or store. Violators shall be meted out P500 but not more than P1,000 for first offense; P1,000 but not more than P3,000 and/or suspension of business permit and license to oeprate for at least three months but not more than six months for the second offense; and P3,000 but not more than P5,000 and revocation of business permit and liecense to operate for third offense. The City Health Office, City Veterinarian’s Office and Business Bureau, with National Commossion on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) will consist the task force who will monitor the supermarkets, shops, stores, centers, suppliers and other establishments. Last year, the City Council amended the five year Halal Ordinance that requires food establishments that offer Halalprocessed food and beverages to get certification from the NCMF. City Councilor Mabel SungaAcosta said the amended ordinance advances and protects the rights, culture and lifestyle of the Muslims by “allowing them to rest easy knowing that they consume products which are halal not only in name, but more importantly in fact.” “The common misconception with regard to Halal is that it pertains to food products that have no pork or other forbidden ingredients. However, Halal is more than a word to describe food. It is a way of life, following the teachings of Islam to achieve a ‘holy’ or ‘blessed’ lifestyle. It goes beyond food and drink and is imbibed in everything they do,” she added. (Antonio L. Colina IV/ MindaNews)

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Investment Promotions, International Relations, and Public affairs of Mindanao Development Authority, said the continuous attacks on the transmission lines would only worsen the power situation in the island. “We received report of another attempt to topple two NGCP towers in North Cotabato this morning which could have cut transmission between the Kibawe-Kabacan line. These deplorable acts only compound the already precarious power situation in Mindanao and could result to longer periods of rotating brownouts,” he said.

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level of awareness on the principles and concepts of halal,” she said. Section 3 states that the law applies to all grocery stores, meat shops, supermarkets and other establishments inside malls, marts, and centers and those outside malls whether registered with properties or not. The ordinance was passed “to promote, protect and respect, the religious belief, customs and traditions of our Muslim community in Davao City in their sacred concept of halal and to ensure spiritual purity and cleanliness on their food.” Section 6 states: “Suppliers, owners of grocery stores or supermarket through the managers, staffs, and tenants shall provide separate storage, container, or freezer exclusively for halal food items and halal-certified meat

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