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Volume 2 | No. 34 | Cagayan de Oro City | April 20-26, 2014
he Joint Inspection Team (JIT) of the City Government of Cagayan de Oro will start monitoring compliance with business permits and licensing requirements on 22 April 2014. The inspections will be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting with newly-registered businesses operating in the city’s urban barangays. The JIT was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 202-13, issued by City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, in compliance with Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 01, series of 2010, issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “This is nothing new,” the Mayor said, adding that the said joint circular provides guidelines in the INSPECT P10
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Ms. Julee Anne Marie Bourgoin (Liceo U) representing Region 10 wins 1st Runner-up in the 2014 edition of Mutya ng PRISAA National Pageant held at Tagum City, Davao del Norte during the PRISAAA National Collegiate Games. Seen in photo are some of the Liceo U team present during the coronation night at RDR Gym headed by University President Dr. Mariano M. Lerin and wife as well as past National winners from Region 10 and Liceo U - Ms. Amadea Lucia Piatti (Mutya ng PRISAA 2012) and Ms. Beatrice Alvarez Pohl (Mutya ng PRISAA 2013). Ms. Bourgoin is an incoming 4th year Mass Communications student of Liceo U, a part-time model and a consistent honor student in her class. She hails from Camiguin Island.
Primavera Residences showcases works of CdO artist Nicolas Aca, Jr. Primavera Residences, a new mixed-use green development in Cagayan de Oro, is pleased to showcase the works of local artist Nicolas Aca, Jr. Since March 25, fifteen of Aca's select artworks have been on display at the multipurpose hall of Primavera Residences. Art enthusiasts can view the exhibit for free until April 25. The month-long art exhibit is a Primavera Residences initiative that aims to support the local art scene by featuring the works of Cagayan de Oro artists. Nick Aca, Jr., as he is often called, is a celebrated visual and performance artist in Cagayan de Oro known for his collage and assemblage works. He has previously showcased his works in an exhibit at the Singapore Art Museum in 2013 and more recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At present, he is the resident artist and gallery curator at the Capitol University Museum of Three Cultures in Cagayan de Oro. Among his select works on display at Primavera Residences is a masterpiece wood relief called "Poverty Lines." The wood relief is his take on the Philippine government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, or 4Ps, which is a conditional cash transfer program created by the government to alleviate the health and education conditions of poor families. ACA P11
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The Cast of The Xavier Stage’s production on “Ang Pasyon ni Hesukristo”. Photo taken after one of the performances April 16, at the Xavier University Little Theater.
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LICEO U BET SHINES AT THE 2014 NAT’L MUTYA NG PRISAA
OROBANKERS DIRECTORIES CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
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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
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CHINA BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW Cdoc 8561325 /722240
RCBC- COGON Simplex Bldg. Osmeña St. Cdoc 8562888/725863/8521329
CHINA BANK – CARMEN Max Suniel, Cor. Yakal St. Cdoc 8583903/723091
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RCBC SAVINGS- CARMEN Walingwaling St.,Carmen St. Cdoc 8585793/ 8586248
RCBC SAVINGS- AGORA 8807891/8807892 RURAL BANK OF CABADBARAN, Inc.
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SECURITY BANK- VELEZ Velez Montalvan St., Cdoc 728334/856632
EAST WEST BANK Cogon De Oro Constraction Bldg. LKK Drive 8500339/8500331
STERLING BANK OF ASIA Tiano Velez St. CDO | 8528171/8528168
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
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representative in a row from Liceo U who had a strong finish in the annual scholastic beauty tilt. Ms. Julee Ann Marie Bourgoin did not disappoint the delegation from Region 10 when she emerged as 1st Runner-up in the very tight Mutya ng PRISAA national search held last April 10, 2014 at the state-of-the-art RDR Gym in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Ms. Bourgoin was the crowd favorite and wowed the audience and organizers alike with her innate charm, statuesque beauty, impressive wit and pleasant personality. Following the footsteps of the two representatives before her, she is the third Region 10 muse that made it to the top five finalists of Mutya ng PRISAA. Ms. Amadea Lucia Piatti (Liceo U) clinched the crown in 2012 during the national finals in Cebu while Ms. Beatrice Alvarez also from Liceo U emerged victorious during the tilt
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in Pangasinan last year. To show their unwavering support, present during the grand coronation night are the top administrators from Liceo U and officials from the PRISAA Region 10 headed by University President/ PRISSA 10 President Dr. Mariano M. Lerin. Region 10 student athletes, coaches and officials were also present at the RDR Gym to cheer her on. Ms. Julee Bourgoin is currently a Mass Communications intern and the reigning Mutya ng Buahanan (Ms. Camiguin) and Miss Liceo U Intramurals. She is also a parttime print and ramp model and has worked with recognized brands and designers in the fashion industry. On her spare time, she reads paperbacks, engages in movie marathons and designs her own clothes. Mutya ng PRISAA is one of the most widely anticipated events in the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Collegiate Games held every year. For this year’s edition,
JULEE ANN MARIE BOURGOIN. Photo by GLENN PALACIO
12 candidates from the different participating regions vied for the elusive crown and title. They competed in the Talent Category, Miss Photogenic, Best in Regional Costume,
Best in Sportswear and Best in Evening Gown. A preliminary interview and Regional Costume contest was conducted two hours before the grand coronation night.
TEACHER ‘S SENSE OF EFFICACY IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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ENTERPRISE BANK INC. Centro Mariano Bldg Osmeña St. Cdoc 723869/ 3093395
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Classroom management has proved to be a plaguing aspect of the teaching and learning process over the past century. This single skill has heavily contributed to teacher stress and burnout teacher performance in the classroom and is commonly a major concern of principals regarding new teachers . Scholarly research indicates that teachers need training on classroom management. It was also found out that most novice teachers are usually shocked by the realities of the classroom, often despite initial training and support from the administration. Teachers should be adequately prepared for the first three years of teaching. Previous research states that novice teachers do not feel that they were well prepared by their teacher education programs . Some studies linked a teacher’s level of self-efficacy with student behavior. Teachers with higher levels of self-efficacy perceive lower levels of student misbehaviour. Self-efficacy refers to the level of confidence that one has about one’s own ability to perform a certain task. The idea of selfefficacy is relatively new in the field of education, but has gained
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great popularity over the past few decades. Educators suggest that novice teachers need to possess a clear and positive image of themselves as teachers (self-efficacy) before growth can occur. Without a clear self-image (high self-efficacy) novices are certain to fail miserably in the classroom. Beginning teachers need strong self-efficacy beliefs in order to continue in the field of education . Teachers who exhibit high levels of self-efficacy are also more satisfied with their job and more empowered. Thus, self-efficacy is directly related to teacher success in the classroom. Self-efficacy is often divided into two categories: general teaching efficacy and personal teaching efficacy. General teaching efficacy refers to the beliefs held by a teacher concerning the power that external factors, such as home environment, violence, or abuse, have in comparison to the influences that teachers and schools have on students. Classroom management has been a historical problem for teachers. Since the early 1930’s, teachers have reported that classroom management and student misbehavior were the two
most trying issues for new and, sometimes, even experienced teachers . (Johnston, 1978; Williams, 1976). Although society and the educational system have undergone monumental transformations since that time, classroom management still remains as the most trying issue for new . Classroom management refers to a teacher’s ability to keep order in the classroom, engage students in learning, and elicit student cooperation, all while balancing the menial tasks of the classroom. Research shows that “students spend up to one-half of instructional time engaged in tasks not related to learning, such as classroom procedural matters, transitions between activities, discipline situations, and off task activities (Codding & Smyth, 2008). Teaching today is a very stressful profession. The levels of stress experienced by teachers undoubtedly have a strong effect on teacher performance, career decisions, physical and mental health, and overall job satisfaction . Classroom management requires the development and honing of skills and strategies to produce a safe and orderly learning environment. It is different for every teacher,
every classroom, and every situation, and could possibly be the most complex aspect of teaching. Classroom management relies heavily on planning, establishing, and maintaining routines and procedures, and enforcing rules with consequences.. One of the most influential factors affecting classroom management is experience. Although surveys generally indicate that teachers with more years of experience perceive fewer problems regarding classroom management, instead of implying that teachers learn to manage classroom over time, these surveys could be evidence that teachers that did not learn to properly manage classrooms and have left the profession . Classroom management is the foundation for learning. Without proper classroom management, students cannot and will not learn. It plays a very important role in the classroom, despite the fact that it is often not given the respectful consideration that it is due. Classroom management is an important indicator to administration of the successfulness of a teacher. Regardless of how knowledgeable and skilled a teacher is at his or her career, a lack of classroom management will often counteract the prevalence of such skills.
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The Resurrection Matters
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hristianity has always believed on the first Easter Sunday some 2000 years ago, that Jesus who was crucified on the cross, buried in a tomb has risen on that day. Easter is not about colored eggs and Easter bunnies but rather it is about an empty tomb and a risen Christ. After the crucifixion the disciples were devastated but it was only days when they began preaching in downtown Jerusalem and fearlessly preaching the gospel of Christ. How is this transformation possible? They have seen the risen Christ. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest and the most important in the history of the world and is based on the strongest historical evidence. The question is does it really still matter until today? How can something happened so long ago have any significance or impact on us living in the 21st century? The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ are not only central to human history
but even to our personal lives. The past The resurrection of Jesus confirms that He fulfilled his mission in coming to the earth. His mission was to die for the sins of the world (Matthew 1:21, John 1:29). On that cross He completed the sacrifice of atonement.” For Christ also died for our sins once and for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God.” (1Peter 3:18), not only He had to die for our sins but He had to rise from the dead. Christ is able to save all who come to Him. The resurrection validates and explains the cross. Without the resurrection there would be no salvation for any of us (Romans 4:25, Hebrews 7:25). What then is its relevance to us? Because of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection forgiveness is now available. In order to be save we must believe that Christ died on that cross, buried and rose on that Third day according to the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). The only power that can deal
The resurrection of Jesus Christ affects our present lives. When we receive Christ as our Lord and personal Saviour, the living Christ lives within us. The apostle Paul writes: I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live, but Christ lives in me and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by Faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me (Galatians 2:20). The Future Death knocks at every door. Its long shadow will fall upon on each of us. The Christian’s answer to death is not found in ignoring it or fearing it but
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Rejuvenated
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o how’s your Holy Week break? I hope you were able to spend it wisely. Mine’s quite refreshing after such stressful days at work! We all have our ways of spending our free time, whether lounging at the beach, reading a book in a quiet nook or just simply window shopping. Whatever’s your style, we all need a little R&R away from everything so recharge and rejuvenate. The long break during the Holy Week is indeed a good way to bond with family and rekindle ties. Not just that, it made me think of how we all can channel into our selves and try to reflect amidst the silence how we want to continue our lives. I, for one, used to be care free and never really minding what will happen to me in the years to come but now, I realized that we all have to stop and think about it.
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with our sin , our guilt, our failures is the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The present Today many people reject the Christian Faith because they believed the Christian life is just too difficult to live. Yes it is impossible to live it if we rely on our own power. We all need a greater power, through a new power source.
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WORDS AND NOTES rather in facing it. Christians can face death because we have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Who says “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me will live even if he dies, and everyone who believes and lives with me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) Easter proclaims that Christ has conquered death. Therefore to be victorious over death is to trust in the living Christ who is the only person who defeated death. “Because Christ has been raised from the dead so also in Christ all will be made alive.” (1 Corinthians 15:22) The resurrection of Jesus Christ surely matters. It is the very reason why we celebrate until today. If that didn’t happen then Christianity equates to nothing.
“The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don’t worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry...He’s risen!” ~Charles R. Swindoll
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What we want and where we are heading. It is not yet too late to assess what we have done with our lives and check if we are truly productive and living it the way it should be. If we see that changes have to be made, then perhaps the time is now to get things going. There are a lot of things I have tried to brush aside in my lifetime and I now found the courage to gather them all back together and try to make things right. There is no better day than today to spring into action. I now have to fight off the inner voice that tells me to procrastinate, ignore the things that keep me from who I can still become. If there is one lesson I have learned all this years, one of the most important is to never waste a good moment to change for the better. The Holy Week break allowed me to slow down, focus on myself and what I
need to change. Of course, this is no overnight remedy and there is a long road ahead but now I am more than ready to take more exciting journeys and also revisit the ones I used to skip thinking they do not matter. Now I know that they do. If ever I will falter once more, I know I need to get up quickly and never wallow in misery. I hope you do too. Life can be tricky and the adventure is a bit treacherous but with renewed faith in myself, I know I can fly by with a wink and a smile. P.S. – Thank you to CDO Times and to Sir Shaun for always pushing me to share my thoughts on paper, this weekly mental exercise helps me in trying to spring back to action and constantly allows me to grow even further. And to you who is reading this right now, thank you for always supporting us here at the CDO Times. ‘Til next time! à bientôt!
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s e h c n u a l e n MyPho g n a b a h t i w O I R No. 1 Filipino mobile phone brand lets you live your life in color…
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yPhone will surely splash more colors to your life, especially this festive summer season, as they launch their most colorful and affordable Android offer yet, at the “MyPhone Rio: Find Your Color” event last April 10, 2014 at the Teatrino Theater and Bar, Greenhills. MyPhone Rio boasts a 5-inch HD Display, 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, and a combination of 8 megapixel back and 2 megapixel front cameras. This phone’s back cover can be changed into colors blue, orange, red, yellow, green, black, and white, letting you express your moods and personality freely every day. As colorful as the MyPhone Rio, the night of the event was attended by hundreds of friends from the TV, radio, print, and online media industry dressed in their most colourful attire and “funkcessories.” The event was also graced by
am in their most The MyPhone Te nk-cessories colorful attire and fu
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the presence of teen stars and artists from major television networks. Among those were the Boy band Upgrade, Star Records artist Timmy Pavino, and the Ms. Earth-Philippines 2013 winners. The night was filled with upcoming young stars as well with GMA’s Julian Trono, PBB Teens stars led by MyPhone endorsers Devon Seron and Karen Reyes, as well as the entire Red Models and Talents group attending the event. But the highlights of the night were performances from the newest Viva talent and Red Models and Talents’ artist, Kris Angelica, and Club Mwah’s Follies de Mwah. Green lights are already on for you to get this colorful offer from MyPhone for the affordable price of P4,999. And that’s an affordable move to “live life in color!” For more details about MyPhone Rio and other MyPhone products, visit www.myphone. com.ph and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ myphone.
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THE TEST of the things we think, say or do
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Acer IT Doctors pays courtesy visit to Davao print media—The Acer IT Doctors, a group of IT specialists formed to answer the most basic questions of Filipinos regarding IT usage, went recently to Davao City for a close interaction with the Mindanao print media and to spread awareness about its mission and its brand of customer service. During their meeting, the Acer IT Doctors also briefed members of the Mindanao print media about the latest developments regarding the global IT brand and introduced some of its latest products, including their powerful 2-in-1 netbook, the Acer Iconia W4, the Acer IT Doctors’ most recommended product for today’s modern IT enthusiasts. Shown in photo are (from left) IT Doctor Dio Vasquez; IT Doctor Jeffrey Mariano; Ms. Maya Padillo of the Mindanao Daily Mirror; Ms. Amalia Cabusao of The Mindanao Times; Ms. Ana Manansala of AMPR Publicity & Communications, Inc., the PR Agency of Acer Phils. Inc.; IT Doctor Vince Golangco; Mr. Cheng Ordonez of Mindanao Daily News; and Mr. CQ Francisco of The Mindanao Times.
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DAVAO CITY -- Working while on the go has always been about bringing smaller devices that can provide the most basic functions to help you with your everyday tasks — sending and receiving e-mails, presenting documents, taking pictures and going online for a quick research or update on social networks. Bringing laptop may have become too bulky to carry the whole day, which causes others to bear shoulder or wrist pains. The so-called “mobile handhelds,” on the other hand, are getting more attention, because of their practical use, plus the fact that they are small enough to carry around, but still big enough to view files comfortably. The only drawback is they are still limited in terms of functionality because they cannot do much of what laptops can. Fortunately, there’s no need to wait for years to have a device that can function perfectly well whenever and wherever people want to. Global tech giant Acer offers a device that offers more when it comes to convenience and functionality. The Acer Iconia W4 2-in-1 netbook is compact, easy to carry, comfortable to read and browse and can work and play on the go — something students and young professionals can use for their academic and work needs. With an eight-inch wide screen, the Acer Iconia W4 is small enough to be held by one hand and still big enough for
fine and comfortable viewing. It runs on Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8.1, enabling the Acer Iconia W4 to perform work related tasks and provide for your entertainment needs impressively. With its Intel Bay Trail 1.33Ghz CPU and LPDDR3 1067Mhz 2GB, you get cutting-edge performance while using less battery power. With pre-installed full versions of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 edition, which includes popular Microsoft applications, like Powerpoint, Word, Excel and OneNote, students and professionals alike can do their tasks even while on the move. With Acer Iconia W4, people don’t even need to worry with file storage despite its somewhat diminutive size because it has its built-in cloud storage, the Acer SkyDrive, which functions as the default location for saving documents. With the Acer Iconia W4, both local and SkyDrive storage is managed in one place. With pre-installed full versions of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 edition, which includes popular Microsoft applications like PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and OneNote, students and professionals alike can do their tasks even while on the move. Unlike other touch devices, one of the key features of the Acer Iconia W4 netbook is that it has incredibly
clear visuals because of its “Zero Air Gap” technology, which reduces light reflection by directly binding the LCD module and touch panel. Its micro USB 2.0 port, meanwhile, enhances flexibility and productivity with work and its HDMI micro port enables your work, presentations and entertainment to be shared on big screens. And for a faster typing experience, the Acer Iconia W4 comes bundled with a portable full-sized Acer crunch keyboard for those who may prefer looking — and typing — on an actual one. And since these are times when self-expression is given utmost importance, the Windows 8.1 OS of the Acer Iconia W4 allows its users to personalize their start-up screen with their own style, customizing it depending on their personality and ease of usage when it comes to accessing applications. Yuppies and students alike don’t have to worry about tough days at work and at play. With the Acer Iconia W4’s functionality and performance features, they should trust that it will make them perform their work flawlessly, play their usual gaming mode smoothly and their web browsing time cooler than ever. So, what more can they ask for? For more about the Acer Iconia W4 netbook, visit Acer Philippines at www.acer.com.ph or www.Facebook. com/AcerPH.
Engr. Deal Noel D. Benegrado CEO of MSU-IIT National Multipurpose Cooperative, smiles as he announce the successful one year anniversary of their cooperative branch located at San Pedro St. Davao city, together with OIC Manager Madam Joan Bongaos-Lubaton as they explain to the Media, regular forum at kapehan sa Homitori Davao City, about the fruitful story of MSU-IIT NMPC as been recall one year ago.
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Globe street football selection team competes in The UFL Youth League Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom has formed a selection team from street football communities for the 11-aside Youth Division of the United Football League (UFL) to provide disadvantaged youth a stage to perform and showcase their gifts to the general public. UFL, an association catering to top tier football clubs based in the National Capital Region, holds a youth tournament during summer vacation featuring six age categories: Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 squads of UFL clubs from first and second divisions. Twenty-five players from various disadvantaged
communities in Metro Manila were brought together by Globe to compete in The UFL Youth League under the Green Archers United Globe FC, Team B in the 17 years old age bracket. The Green Archers United FC is Globe-sponsored football club that competes in the UFL's top division. The players were selected from the best performing street football communities which participated in the Globe Football Para Sa Bayan Festival in February such as Gawad Kalinga FC, Leveriza FC from Manila, and Dream Big Pilipinas FA from Mandaluyong. The coaching staff is composed of the community coaches of these
clubs and headed by National Football Player and Globe Ambassador Chiefy Caligdong. Globe Football Para Sa Bayan Program is a year-round grassroots football campaign which aims to alleviate social divides among youth, and keep children in school. The program serves as a bridge to connect disadvantaged children to educational and athletic opportunities with private schools, varsity teams and football clubs. Globe aims to have more schools and football groups acknowledge the potential of kids in these communities as a source of children with immense learning potential worth investing in.
DTC’s Quad Core Series:
Merging Style, Power and Affordability DTC, one of the topleading low cost global mobile manufacturers, ushers 2014 with a full-on campaign for its highperforming Android quad core series, which features 3 smartphones. Heading the line-up is the newly released DTC GT15 Fiesta, released by DTC in 2013 (following the GT10 Bullet). The DTC Fiesta showcases a QHD TFT display, plus quad band frequency that makes it compatible to a wide range of locations worldwide. DTC’s latest quad core smartphones include the 5.3-inch (QHD) GT 12 Nick Plus, and the 4.7-inch (OGS IPS) GT17 Jupiter, which at only 9.3mm thin, is the slimmest smartphone in the country. Fusing an array of impressive specs, stylish design and affordability, DTC’s quad core series boasts an elevated smart media experience for practical mobile users. All three devices pack powerful features that ensure smooth and speedy processing, longer usage and improved multimedia performance. These include heavy-duty 1.2GHz quad core processors that are complemented by 1 GB of RAM.
Internal storage has been expanded to 4 GB to accommodate more applications - upgradable to 32 GB via an external micro SD card slot. Each kit comes with a long-lasting 2500mAh battery to support multimedia applications for long hours. DTC’s quad core devices are WiFi and 3G-ready for unlimited Web connections even in locations where WiFi is out of range. All ship with Android Jellybean OS, allowing user access to thousands of free and
premium applications on Google Play Store. GPS has also been integrated for better on-the-road navigation. Mounted on the front is a 2mp camera and at the back, a 13mp camera with auto focus. The enhanced resolution promises clearer and crisper online chat, selfies and videos. Standard features include Bluetooth, multimedia and multi-language support a n d D T C ’s s i g n a t u r e dual SIM/ dual standby configuration, a feature
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that has been integrated in all DTC phones since the company’s launch in 2011. Social media applications such as Facebook come pre-installed too. T h e D T C J u p i t e r, Nick Plus and Fiesta are available at all major malls, Mega One outlets and retailers nationwide for P6,990, P7,990, and P8,888 respectively. To know more about D T C ’s p r o d u c t s a n d services, visit their official website at www.dtcmobile. com.ph.
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CAGAYAN de Oro City––Tribal groups belonging to the Bamboo Growers Association of Misamis Oriental on Monday signed an agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that paved the official launched of the Shared Service Facility (SSF). The groups that signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) include the Balubal Integrated Social Forestry Farmers’ Association (BISFFA); Sipaca Resources and Management Services, Incorporated (SReMS); Integrated Social Forestry Farmers’ Association (ISFFA); Tribal Settlers Association-Womens’ Association of the Barangay (TRISA-WAB) Multi-Purpose Cooperative; Kapunungasan sa Bato Upland Tribal Tillers Incorporated (KAB-UTT); Bayanga Integrated Social Forestry Farmers’ Association (BISFFA); and Sta. Cruz United Farmers’ Association. DTI Provincial Director Ma. Elisa A. Pabillore signed the agreement on behalf of the government. SSF is a livelihood assistance program that entails the setting up of common service facilities or production centers for certain processes to give the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access to better technology and sophisticated equipment, said Pabillore. Farmers from Cagayan de Oro and Talisayan town in Misamis Oriental witnessed the signing of agreement held at DTi conference room in Cagayan de Oro on April 14. Under the agreement, the DTI-Misamis Oriental will provide the equipment such as pole cutters, node removers, bamboo slicers, and carbonizing machines for the beneficiaries to use in producing
Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) Provincial Director Ma. Eliza A. Pabilore holds a sample of a finished product of “E-Kawayan”, laminated bamboo. Photo by Roque Salvo
the “E-Kawayan” (engineered kawayan) or bamboo slabs. The government has allocated P2.7 million purportedly to further strengthen the bamboo industry in Misamis Oriental. Pabillore said there were 24 SSF projects approved in 2013 where 12 have already been turned over to its respective benefeciaries. This was the second time that DTI signed an agricultural development agreement in Misamis Oriental. The first signing happened on February 28, 2014.
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Ramil P. Agus, BISFFA president signing MOA with DTI Provincial Director Ma. Eliza A. Pabilore (center). Photo by Roque Salvo
European Commission lifts ban on Cebu Pacific
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), has been removed from the list of airlines banned from operating in European Union (EU) member countries. The European Commission formally announced today. “We welcome this development, a testament to Cebu Pacific’s commitment to safety and full compliance with international aviation safety standards. This would not have been possible without the full support of the Philippine government, and especially the Civil Aviation Authority of
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the Philippines,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President and CEO. “This enables Cebu Pacific to continue flying to where the Filipinos are. With nearly a million Filipinos working in the EU, we look forward to offering CEB’s trademark lowest fares, and the most extensive route network in the Philippines,” added Gokongwei. “The decision of the European Commission to lift the ban on Cebu Pacific shows the ability of Philippine authorities and business to work with the EU to raise standards and create economic opportunity,”
said Julian Vassallo, Chargé d'affaires at the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines. “Having demonstrated their commitment and capacity to adhere to international standards, we heartily welcome Cebu Pacific to European skies". CEB currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft comprised of 10 Airbus A319, 29 Airbus A320, 3 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Between 2014 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 12 more Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 3 Airbus A330 aircraft.
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SingTel Group and Samsung to accelerate mobile data growth in emerging markets April 20-26, 2014
Landmark partnership to benefit over 500 million mobile customers across the region
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he SingTel Group and Samsung today unveiled a suite of joint initiatives designed to bring a seamless and richer mobile data experience for customers. To be progressively launched by entities in the SingTel Group – SingTel in Singapore, Optus in Australia, AIS in Thailand, Airtel in India and Africa, Globe Telecom in the Philippines and Telkomsel in Indonesia – these initiatives cut across many areas such as marketing, content and technology. This collaboration will help differentiate the entities’ services and improve their competitiveness. Mr Paul O’Sullivan, CEO Group Consumer, SingTel said, “Our partnership with Samsung demonstrates SingTel Group’s ability to leverage its combined scale and deliver exclusive offerings to our over half a billion customers across the region.” Mr DJ Lee, President and Head of Global Sales and Marketing of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics said, “This unique partnership with SingTel Group is important for us to reach
a broader audience across the markets we operate in. Samsung, together with SingTel Group, a visionary group of operators, aims to bring better and a more complete set of products and services to our consumers.” Mr Moon Soo Kim, President and CEO of Samsung Asia added, “As mobile usage grows in the region, Samsung will continue to work hand-in-hand with partners like SingTel to bring more innovative technology and services to consumers in the market.” Initiatives under this partnership include a retail collaboration programme, direct carrier billing, regional mobile app development challenge and direct access to selected apps. Retail collaboration programme The retail collaboration programme simplifies the customer retail experience by providing a one-stop shop for their smartphone needs at selected stores of Samsung and the SingTel Group’s regional mobile associates. Typically, customers in these markets have to acquire
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the mobile device and the mobile plan separately from the phone distributor and mobile operators. This special arrangement will further cement the Group’s associates’ brand presence with mid- and high-end customers of Samsung. This initiative is now available to customers of Globe Telecom (Philippines) and will be progressively made available to customers of Airtel (India) and Telkomsel (Indonesia). Direct carrier billing with Samsung Apps SingTel (Singapore) is the first in South East Asia to offer direct carrier billing for Samsung Apps allowing its postpaid customers to buy apps and content from Samsung Apps without a credit card. This initiative will be progressively rolled out to AIS (Thailand), Globe Telecom (Philippines) and Telkomsel (Indonesia), customers. Customers of these companies can soon buy apps and content from Samsung Apps by simply charging the purchase amount to their phone bills or deducting it from their prepaid account balances. With direct carrier
billing, the broader customer base in the emerging markets will have an alternative means for payment instead of relying on credit cards. Mobile app development programme Members of the SingTel Group and Samsung are coming together to give the app development ecosystem a boost. The mobile app development sponsorship programme will identify innovative start-ups in the region and help them to accelerate their development and gain access to the Group’s 500 million mobile customers. Selected developers from this programme will have the opportunity to have their apps marketed by SingTel (Singapore), Optus (Australia), AIS (Thailand), Globe Telecom (Philippines), and Telkomsel (Indonesia) in their respective markets. D irect access to applications Samsung together with SingTel Group Digital L!fe aim to deliver exciting mobile services to customers by enabling customers to access selected services directly on the phone
without the need of having to download them. The applications are carefully customised to reflect local requirements and content. This arrangement will be available to customers of AIS (Thailand), Globe Telecom (Philippines), and Telkomsel (Indonesia) starting with the Samsung Galaxy S5. Mr Wichien Mektrakarn, CEO, AIS, said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for all AIS customers. They will have access to the latest applications that cater to any lifestyles imaginable. This is all made possible through this collaboration.” Mr Gopal Vittal, MD and CEO, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia) said, “Airtel is proud to be part of the SingTel Group’s partnership with Samsung. Our association with Samsung in particular has helped us propel smartphone penetration and data adoption in the country and the launch of Samsung Galaxy S5 is yet another step in this direction.” Mr Christian de Faria, Airtel Africa’s CEO said, “Airtel has Africa’s widest internet footprint given its African presence across 17 countries; and mobile devices
are already the main platform for internet access given the limited reach of the fixed broadband network. Despite the astonishing progress of the industry in recent years, the biggest impact of the mobile internet in Africa is yet to come, with innovations like the Samsung Galaxy S5.” Mr Ernest Cu, CEO, Globe Telecom said, “Globe and Samsung have a strong collaboration in the Philippines to give mobile phone users a differentiated customer experience. This will be brought to life with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the country, with Globe offering the best postpaid deals complemented by exclusive privileges, further cementing our leadership in the postpaid market.” Mr Alex J. Sinaga, CEO, Telkomsel said, “For Telkomsel customers, this partnership will mark a great shift in how customers purchase phones and applications; this will certainly help Telkomsel stand out from its competitors, as well as deliver the best digital mobile lifestyle experience to our customers.”
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Exclusive promo offering runs from April 21 - 27. Simply present a company ID with SM Advantage, SM Prestige, BDO Rewards or Mom card upon payment to avail 10% discount with a minimum P1,000 single receipt purchase on all regular priced items from any selling department inside The SM Store. Non- SMAC member gets 5% discount. Not yet a member? Avail of the SM Advantage Card for only P150 from The SM Store Customer Service Counter, Cash or Charge Counters, Supermarket Bills Payment Counter, and all Savemore branches. Do not miss this exclusive offer. Keep shopping at The SM Store Cagayan de Oro. The CAGAYAN de ORO TIMES
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT SM April 20-26, 2014
SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Earth Day Network Philippines will be celebrating Earth Day with an Eco Fair on Tuesday, April 22 at the Atrium of SM City Cagayan de Oro from 10am to 9pm. The Eco Fair will be held simultaneously across 48 malls nationwide as SM’s continued commitment in protecting the environment. Along with the Eco Fair, SM Supermalls has strengthened its solid waste management segregation program in more than 15,000 tenants in 48 malls nationwide and continues to work on its resource efficiency and clean air campaigns. On April 22, let’s all unite and be involved in this year’s environment call “Earth Day Everyday, Everywhere, for Everyone.”
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implementation of standards in processing business permits and licenses in all cities and municipalities consistent with Republic Act No. 9485 or the AntiRed Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007. The Joint Inspection Team or JIT is composed of the following or their representatives, with Local Economic Development
and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIP) Eileen C . E s c o b a r- S a n J u a n exercising oversight functions, to wit: • The Business Permits and Licensing Officer (BPLO); • The City Building Official; • The City Health Officer; • The City Planning and Development Coordinator or designated Zoning Officer;
• The City-Local Environment and Natural Resources Officer; • The City Treasurer; and • The City Fire Marshal. According to Mayor Moreno, the joint inspections constitute the next logical step in Cagayan de Oro’s now highly streamlined business permits and licensing system (BPLS) and his administration’s thrust of delivering the best service to the people.
Calamities: Blessing or Hindrance to school and pupil development? By Alma Sheila A. Alorro Head Teacher III Baikingon Elementary School
Natural disasters are an i n c re a s i n g p h e n om e n a t hat may have a dire c t impact on the emotional a s w e l l a s e du c at i on a l welfare of hous eholds and communities. Depending on where we live, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, droughts, etc, are threats to lives, properties, productive assets, and also can have an impact on social indicators such as education. The impact of a natural disaster may also cause ine qu a lit ies. The p o or, who suffer from the aftermath of calamities are helpless when their children refuse to go to school because they are shy they have no clothes and baon. Pupil development thus, is hampered, aside from suffering shock and emotional trauma. In addition, there are a number of non poor, or close to be, who are not insured from those risks, and t hen may fa l l into poverty as consequence when coping with the shock. The school children’s
emotional vulnerability to natural disasters is a complex issue. D i a s t e r s’ i mp a c t on the poor could be losing access to some basic services, such as education, and may even increase child labor and criminal activities. This could be t he worst hindrance to pupil development. Finances are large d i c t ators of pupi ls’ progress. When calamities occur, parents are unable to provide food, adequate shelter or proper utilities at home. Hungry, tired and unbathed pupils struggle to focus in school, as their basic needs are not met. While, pupils whose primary needs are fulfilled arrive at school feeling safe and ready to learn., they may also be affected by calamities which rendered their school with no clean classro oms and toi lets. Pupils may find such an atmosphere discomforting. Other schools can provide not only safe and wellstructured buildings, but also recent textbooks and modern technology.
Life experiences shape a pupil’s attitude toward education. Children who enjoy exploring and e x p e r i m e nt i n g s e e k t o further their educations. C h i l d re n w i t h h e a l t hy facilities can accept them in an educational setting. Dilapidated schools and dirty rooms could be a form of learning disability w h i ch c an af fe c t s ome pupils’ performances in school. C a l amit ies may a ls o render the children ill, and they may miss schooling and fall behind in their development. Theywill not learn in the same way as other children in the class. Calamities lead to liv ing in p o or housing and children may not sleep well, due to over-crowding or noise in evacuation centers, and this will make them tired in school, affecting concentration. Poor housing can affect health. After typhoons, homes become damp and pupils get breathing pro bl e ms for e x ampl e . Then they miss schooling due to poor health.
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K to 12 After 2 Years of Implementation By Jerry P. Taruc Principal 1 Canitoan Elementary School
DepEds implementation of K-12 started in 2011 which was spent on consultations, fine-tuning the initial draft and making a decision on whether or not to go ahead with the program based on public pulse. Now, two years after, students entering Grade 1 in elementary and first year in high school are the first batches of the 12-year cycle students. Other students already midstream are no longer be affected by the extension. Un d e r s e c r e t a r y f o r Finance and Administration Francisco Varela said the estimated cost of additional classrooms and furniture was P44 billion. Another P15.1 billion will pay for additional teachers, P216 million textbooks and P1.8 billion on school maintenance and operations. Parents who worried at the added expense are now looking at how the program helped them save on college tuition. This is minus two instead of plus two. Parents spend for at least four years of college before they can have an employable child. In effect, at the other point of view, parents are actually saving two years of college education. This time, the DepEd’s B u re au of E l e m e nt a r y E du c at i on ( B E E ) t o o k the lead for the Grade 2 curriculum development, while the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE) handled the Grade 8 curriculum, working with DepEd teacher experts. T h e m a s s t e a c h e r s’ training started after the May 13 elections. The training had improved but it was still
not enough. But teachers who underwent the mass training last year appreciated the exercise this time. Spiral approach Teachers appreciated the curriculum framework, i n c l u d i n g t h e “s p i r a l ap p r o a c h” i n t a c k l i n g lessons, but believed the new curriculum would work only under ideal school conditions. In itself, the spiral approach is good and will ensure understanding so students can apply knowledge and competencies and be lifelong learners. Given favorable conditions, it will really work. But there are the realities. In some schools there are 80 students in a class. But teachers would cope even if the implementation was in a trial-and-error stage. Teachers are inherently creative and resourceful. The result of the K-to12 reform would be known when pupils who entered kindergarten in school year 2011-12 had been through the new curriculum. The impact will be seen after six years because for those who will enter kinder, the assessment is when they finish (elementary school according to an educator. Planning senior high The DepEd, meanwhile,
has its eye on the fastapproaching 2016, when the added senior high school kicks in nationwide. DepEd outlined general plans to give high school graduates viable options other than having to get a college degree to land a good job. High school education is currently a “one-size-fitsall” program that assumes all graduates are meant for college, the department says. High school graduates who cannot afford college cannot land good jobs. To help plan for the major infrastructure needs, the department tapped the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to map out the capacity of private high schools as well as colleges and universities to absorb senior high students. The government cannot build all the classrooms and hire all the teachers needed for senior high school, what with the need for classrooms and teachers going up each year in public schools. But DepEd was hoping for a 60:40 ratio between public schools and private schools in accommodating the more than 2 million senior high school students expected in 2016 and 2017. Subsidizing students in private schools is less costly than if these students are in public schools. In principle, the government saves more if there are more students absorbed by private schools.
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FDC Misamis and LGU Villanueva grow trees together FDC Misamis Power Corporation has started fulfilling its commitment towards greening the environment by holding a treegrowing activity last April 4, along a newly-constructed road stretching from barangays Imelda to Kimaya in Villanueva. Done in partnership with the Municipality of Villanueva, around 250 hardwood and fruit-bearing saplings were planted in initial fulfillment of FDC Misamis’ commitment to grow trees where feasible, all throughout the municipality. The initiative is in line with FDC Misamis’ desire to not just plant trees that will eventually form part of its carbon sink, but also provide beneficiary barangays with a means to achieving food security, hence the inclusion of fruit-bearing trees. FDC Misamis, a subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc., is building a 405 MW circulating fluidized bed (CFB) coal thermal plant within the Phividec Industrial Estate in the Municipality of Villanueva. “Environmental stewardship through tree-growing and reforestation efforts is one of our priorities. But our tree-growing activities will not just be about greening the local environment but also providing community residents with a future food resource sufficient for family consumption,”
says Mario Pangilinan, FDC Misamis Executive Vice President. The fruit-bearing trees like tambis, balono, abana, mangosteen, jackfruit and bankok are all endemic to the area and thus can also prove profitable in five to ten years’ time. Pangilinan hopes that, together with the Villanueva LGU, people in the community will help FDC Misamis in caring for these trees until they become productive and profitable. Mayor Julio Uy of Villanueva, meanwhile, lauded FDC Misamis for partnering with the LGU in this tree planting endeavor. “Ang pagpananom ug kahoy, usa sa mga kalihokan nga atong ti-unay nga gihatagan ug dakong pagtagad ug bili tungod kay ang Lungsod sa Villanueva usa man ka Industrial Hub. Kinahanglan nato balansehon ang kalamboan sa atong komunidad, dili lang ang ekonomikanhon’g hisgutanan ang atong gahatagan ug pagtagad apan apil usab ang pag-amuma sa atong kinaiyahan (Tree planting is an activity that we truly promote and value since Villanueva is an Industrial Hub. We need to balance development in our community and our concern is not just in economic terms but in caring for our environment as well),” the local chief executive said.
CdeO Artist Nicolas Aca, Jr.’s “Sendong” series
CdeO Artist Nicolas Aca, Jr.’s “Craving” series
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Aca's "Poverty Lines" bespoke the alleged corruption that taints the program. Four acrylic on canvas artworks by Aca are also on display as well as a series of wood relief called "Dwelling." "Some of the artworks currently on display are tribute to women during the Women's Night celebration at Primavera Residences last month and speak about the preservation of Mother Earth," shares Aca. According to him, women should be proactive not just in preserving the environment but in helping alleviate the poor conditions of the less privileged. Primavera Residences is an award-winning, green condominium complex found within the Pueblo de Oro Business Park. It is the first
FDC Misamis Power Corp. Vice President Albert De Sagun (center), together with Barangay Kagawad Arturo Ubalde of Brgy. Imelda (left), and Municipal Kagawad Diosdado Balhon (right), leads the treegrowing activity along a newly cemented road in Brgy. Imelda, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.
eco-friendly property in Mindanao recognized by the Southeast Asia Property Awards (SEAPA) as the Best Condo Development in 2011. Recently, it also won in the Asia Pacific regional competition of the prestigious International Property Awards in the Mixed-use Development category. The award will be formally given at an awarding ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on May 9. Primavera Residences will be hosting more art exhibits from local artists in the coming months. For inquiries on Primavera Residences' monthly art exhibit, contact: (088) 310-8173, 09177921078 or visit the website at www. primaveraresidences.com.
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CdeO Artist Nicolas Aca, Jr. and CdeO TIMES editor, Shaun Uy infront of Aca’s “Poverty Lives” artwork, during Primavera Residences’ Women’s Night Celebration. Photo by Eastine Charles Taneo
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