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BPI Family Savings Bank Cag. de Oro Housing Madness opens at Centrio C

agayan de Oro - The BPI Family Savings Bank Housing Madness is an event that brings together real estate developers under one roof to offer special deals and attractive rates for people seeking to purchase their own house or condominium.

For the past years, BPI Family Housing Loan has been participating or organizing housing fairs to offer more housing packages to the Kagayanons, especially in December when a lot of

OFs come home for the holidays.

From December 18 to 20, 2015, the BPI Family Savings Bank Housing Madness will feature select national and local developers like A Brown Company Inc., Argus

Land Inc., Bellavita, Avida Land, Amaia Land, Alveo and Ayala Land Premier, AV Pamatong, The Loop of Camella , Italpinas Development Corp., Davao Joyful Homes, Filinvest Land housing/PAGE 11

Official turn-over of RCCDO donated 16 Hospital Beds and Equipment to JR Borja General Hospital. A Christmas gift to the people of Cagayan de Oro. photo by mike mendoza

Mitsubishi showcased the All-New Montero Sport in Oro

By CHENG ORDOÑEZ and MARK FRANCISCO

FAST Autoworld Philippines Corporation, the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi automobiles in this part of the country, showcased the All-New Montero Sport last Friday, December 18, at its Cagayan de Oro City showroom along Gusa highway and at Limketkai Rotunda.

The following color variants of the All-New Montero Sport will be available for appreciation

and pre-booking: deep bronze metallic, sterling silver, savannah white, Pyrenees black, Sedona red, Virgil grey and mystic blue.

Elevate your expectation with the All New Montero Sport. It’s got a forward collision mitigation system, sophisticated and spacious interior, new 8-speed automatic transmission with Sports Mode, LED headlamps and daytime running

lights, dynamic shield concept fascia, new 2.4L clean diesel engine with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system and super select 4WD-II with offroad mode.

The all-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport is engineered to provide you the utmost driving excitement – a perfect combination of power, comfort, efficiency and value.

Meanwhile, Fast Autoworld Philippines mitsubishi/PAGE 11

All set for “Kuyamis Festival 2016” All is set for the celebration of “Kuyamis Festival 2016” on January 4-9, 2016 as Gov. Bambi Emano tasked the Provincial Tourism Office as the pointdepartment for the said celebration.

On January 4, 2016, Gov. Emano will lead in the ribbon cutting to open the exhibit booth

that will feature the leading products and tourism destinations of various towns of the province.

“Every year since we started the Kuyamis Festival, we see it becoming bigger and better. Definitely, this year is bigger than the last,” Gov. Emano said.

Highlights of this

year’s festival is the exhibit of coconut-based products developed by local entrepreneurs, shows featuring local talents of municipalities within the province and the Search for Miss Earth Philippines-Misamis Oriental.

Winners of various contests will receive kuyamis/PAGE 11

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4 years of Sendong, people left in havoc F our years after Typhoon Sendong struck, the Aquino administration remains negligent on the state’s responsibility to resolve the typhoon’s damage and losses.

We, the League of Filipino Students in Northern Mindanao Region (LFS-NMR), express strong condemnation against the state’s criminal negligence on its snailpacing rehabilitation to the Sendong-stricken areas, where up until now are lacking of basic services and descent response.

Out of the 37,552 houses which had been fully devastated during Sendong, the government only installed 6,890 relocation houses – still lacking of electric and water supply, livelihood and basic social services.

“This record shows how inept the Aquino administration is and on its incapability of implementing responsible actions towards the victims of Sendong,” said Kristine Cabardo, Spokesperson of LFS-NMR. At the same time, we convey outrage at the Aquino administration’s lack of political will in developing and implementing

a comprehensive disaster response program and decry its reactive approach to handling calamities and emergencies. The devastation happened notwithstanding repeated warnings and studies on the effects and impact of environmental degradation and climate change; An environmental crisis, caused by unregulated large-scale mining, logging and quarrying, coupled with the Aquino government’s budget cuts on disaster preparedness and other social services created the conditions for such a calamity.

“The government downplayed its role by providing only bandaid solutions through their unsustainable relief materials, while environmental destruction hasn’t been pointed out as the main culprit,” Cabardo explained.

We lament that the lessons from Sendong are being continuously unheeded, resulting in another painful disaster that wrought havoc to lives and properties – the typhoon Pablo, Yolanda, Seniang, Lando, Nona, and more reported disasters.

2,546 death was

recorded during Sendong, 1,901 during Pablo, and 6,300 during Yolanda.

We can’t afford another Sendong, nor Pablo and Yolanda to happen. But the government shows that it is incapable and negligent to resolve this calamity issues. Hence, never be denied that the current system does not serve the interests of its people but is rather zealous of serving the demands of its ‘bosses’ - the local and foreign profit-greed capitalists.

“We could anticipate more disaster under this disastrous administration for compromising its local and foreign business ventures, while expensing the lives of its people,” Cabardo added. LFS-NMR urged the youth and student sector to be in solidarity with the victims of typhoon Sendong and all other disasters which took thousands of lives of the Filipinos. More than lighting candles and offering flowers, we should be one with the people in demanding justice for the victims of state’s criminal negligence.

JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF SENDONG!

Smart provides communications support to LGUs ‘Free call/charging services to Nona-hit communities’ Residents of Nonahit communities may reconnect with their loved ones through t he free ca lling and charging ser v ices made available

by PLDT mobile subsidiar y Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

“Libreng Tawag” ser v ices v ia Smart Satellite (SmartSAT) and “Libreng Charging” stations are current ly available in Poblacion, Sta. Cruz in Marinduque; LPMC Of f ice, R iza l

St., Sorsogon Cit y; and at the evacuation center in Pinama layan Maritime Foundation and Technologica l College Inc. Smart will a lso set up free ca lling stations in some areas in Catarman, where 90% of the population is af fected

by Ty phoon Nona. The Prov incia l Disaster R isk Reduction Management Of f ice is coordinating response and rescue ef forts v ia SmartSAT. In anticipation of

t he t y phoon, Smart has prepositioned communications support for t he use of loca l government units for emergency response ef forts.

Smart likewise deployed mobile phone and SmartSAT units to A lagang Kapatid Foundation of sister company, TV5.

The telco prov ided SmartSAT to t he Department of Socia l Welfare and Development to facilitate faster coordination of relief

ef forts, and extended communications assistance to A lbay Public Safet y and Emergency Management Of f ice before Ty phoon Nona made its landfa ll in Bicol.

Recognizing communications as an important form of relief, Smart has been consistent in immediately prov iding free ca lls and charging ser v ices during disasters.

Furt hermore, as part of t he

Rapid Emergency Telecommunications Team (R ETT) formed by t he Of f ice of Civ il Defense (OCD), Smart has made a commitment to ma ke available emergency communication links

to help government and humanitarian agencies assess t he needs of sur v ivors and coordinate with each ot her better for more ef fective relief ef forts to af fected communities.

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XU pays tribute to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

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avier University held its annual commemoration of the feast of its patroness, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, with two major events — a religious concert and a communal procession with a high mass.

The XU community and Kagay-anons watched the concert featuring the “Inspirational Diva” Jamie Rivera held at the Limketkai Atrium on December 6 dubbed as “We are God’s Children,” named after the theme song of Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines earlier this year.

In the concert, glee clubs from XU Grade School, High School and College performed as part of the front act together with the Singers for Christ, Friends and Music, the XU-United Religious Organization (URO) and the Moorjani Sisters.

CDO Archbishop Antonio Ledesma SJ DD, XU president Fr. Bobby Yap SJ, XU VP for Mission and Ministry Irene Grace Guitarte and XU VP for Academic

Affairs Fr. Rene Tacastacas SJ, among other personalities graced the concert with their presence.

The Jesuit Community of the Loyola House also witnessed the performances of the evening led by its rector, Fr. Mars Tan SJ. Part of the proceeds of the concert will go to the Project Assist of the XU Alumni Affairs Office, the major partner of the University Chaplaincy Office (UCO) for this event.

The concert was staged under the musical direction of Rexur Sabuga-a, technical direction of Hobart Savior, stage direction of Omar Tan and in cooperation with Nico Pimentel‘s Zen Events Story Buddies.

Aside from the concert, the school community joined the procession along Divisoria Avenue, which was followed by a high mass celebrated by Arcbhp. Ledesma at the University Church of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The UCO expressed

its gratitude to the people and groups who were instrumental to the success of the two events, namely the XU Church staff,

chaplaincy volunteers, campus chapel aides, XU-URO members, student assistants, and the different classes and departments who

participated.

The two events served as the university’s tribute to the Blessed Mother whom the Catholic community continuously

seek for help and intercession as part of the journey towards “our heavenly home with God.”

The Marinela Neri Velez String Program A 35 member string from the Lourdes College Marinela Neri Velez String Program will perform live at Limketkai Luxe Hotel’s lobby, December 21 to the 24th at 6pm, showcasing their Christmas, Philippine Folk Songs and Light Classical music, led by

their coordinator Ana de la Fuente.

The Marinela Neri Velez String Program for Lourdes College is a 10year scholarship program designed to develop a Symphony Orchestra in Cagayan de Oro City, in partnership with the Manila Symphony

Orchestra.

The program houses artist-teachers from the Manila Symphony Orchestra teaching violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

The group is now composed of a Junior and Senior performers who mastered different

repertoire of Filipino and classical music.

This 10-year, 10-million program will hope to realize Ms. Marinela Neri Velez’ vision to give Cagayan de Oro its own Orchestra and that Kagay-anon’s will appreciate music more profoundly.

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Christmas and Vacation

During the Christmas holidays, we tend to be caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, that we sometimes forget the essence of Christmas.

We even remove Christ from the word Christmas reducing it to X’mas or substituting it with a name of a product or a shopping center.”

Yes, guys, honestly, that’s it... I really don’t enjoy received “XMAS GREETINGS”... .

Somehow, I am glad looking forward to a two weeks vacation “between the years” - meaning to say between December 23 and January 7. No teaching at University of Southeastern Philippines, although most students wish to be prepared for their January exam in Manila. I might spend only a very office hours in my agency office.

A rest from some occupation, business and other stressful activities is waiting for me. Strictly speaking, vacation concerns those who are in school or studying in colleges and universities.

“Furlough” would be the appropriate term... .

Christmas and vacation: Speaking about

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Seda Hotel Centrio is celebrating Christmas Klaus Doring with this brilliant idea of displaying myself - I want to bring beautiful Christmas back Christ to the holiday Trees with different season and indeed wish designs, advocacies to share my blessings and inspirations by with the less fortunate. prominent personalities One of the best-known in the community. religious poems is “The According to them, Hound of Heaven” they plan to make this a written by Francis tradition.

Thompson, who tried to I received a letter run away from God. He of invite from Angela wanted to have a vacation Pupos - Seda Hotel from God. In reality it Communications Officer, is Thompson’s own life.

Noel Barrameda - Seda His poem shows clearly Hotel Manager and Shine the fact in this world that Casiño - Eventologist/ we can have a vacation Society P.R./Fashion from physical and mental Stylist/Designer inviting activities, but never from me to be part of this oneGod. of-a-kind event.

As I stated before: Of course, I said yes. according to the book I was glad to be invited of Genesis, after God to display my own created the universe Christmas Tree at Seda. in six days, he rested Special thanks to my on the seventh day. In mom, Denvi, for being other words, he took a efficient coordinating vacation. and helping me out. doring/PAGE 9 Also, a big thank you to

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Rey Cabactulan and Job Recososa for helping me decorate my beautiful tree.

My idea was just simple. I wanted the

traditional green Christmas Tree with a touch of my favorite color, white. To make it more sparkling and classy, I added some

silver ornaments and warm lights as well. For my tree topper, of course, my favorite white roses!

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Christmas songs in full blasts, shopping in malls dominate the days, caroling here and there, group dancing, partying, drinking, family dining in restaurants, choral renditions, shouting, merrymaking noises all these roll into one lively environment around the world as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The nine-day novena has just began which means early dawn holy masses in churches will be held daily. And these activities will be climaxed by a midnight mass on December 24.

Decorated Christmas trees, flashing bulbs, colorful decorations and ornaments can be seen in homes that truly signal the welcoming of the son of God in our homes and

in our hearts.

Families are busy wrapping gifts for their children, friends and relatives. Young boys and girls are parading around the community to sing and dance from one house to another and receive tokens such as cash, food and packages.

Most malls extend their shopping time up to ten o’clock in the evening to give way to late shoppers who come from their workplaces. In our homes are fruit cakes, rice cakes, frozen delights and many locally-made items that are always served anytime when guests come to exchange greetings and family reunions.

In the backdrop are the famous and undying songs of the holiday season rendered by the great Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, and others as well as the great compositions of musical prodigies from Spain, Mexico, Philippines, and other Latin American legends.

Adding to the joy of the celebration is the distribution of the 13th month pay otherwise

known as Christmas bonus which is mandated by law. This thing is taking place only in our country and it is unknown in other places around the globe. Some giant corporations even give two bonuses that surely make its employees jump with joy and laughter. We may be sad in some moments of our lives but commemorating Christmas makes our homes glitter with happiness. Smiles are everywhere in the home and outside in public places.

Our country being populated by so many Roman Catholic believers as well as other religions that follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ are joining hands to celebrate the season. If we go around and see the many churches celebrating, they will touch your hearts because in there resides our Lord and the glory of his love for mankind.

It is so nice to hear the liveliness of people around in grace and responding to the thought of God born during this holiday season.

December is the most

anticipated month of the year because of this great celebration to honor our Lord. Church bells are ringing everyday to announce to the people the holding of holy activities in Churches. It is a religious affair that begins in the house of God and end right there.

Throughout the year are many big celebrations but there never is one that parallels the way Christmas is undertaken.

I wish people who are wealthy enough go down from their level into the world of the poor to cheer them and to let them feel they are part of the celebration. God will be happier to see such relationship exists among us. Even for the duration of the season, we should aspire to give food to the needy and some gifts in form of clothing or pairs of shoes that would awaken the spirits of the people who have less in life. Let us extend our happiness to the people in dark areas, in slums and in squatters places where joy is practically unknown. After all Christ is love and let us shows his love to everyone.

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Ring in the New Year at SM Lanang Premier Say goodbye to 2015 and raise a toast to the New Year! On December 31, 9pm till midnight, celebrate this festive occasion at SM Lanang Premier Fountain Court for the Countdown to 2016 New Year’s Party.

Hit the party and rave to the hottest mixes of Davao-based DJs Niel Recinto and Pae Dobles.

Dance to the beat of Latin, tribal and progressive house music with live percussions from DJ Elmer Dado and Gruppo Tribale.

You can also enjoy songs from local band, Next Option.

Admission is free.

On New Year’s Eve, dine with your loved ones at The Fountain Court for a chillout al-fresco experience while enjoying an enchanting view of the 122-meter musical dancing fountain.

Restaurants are open from 9pm to 1am.

For a perfect after-party getaway, book a hotel room at Park Inn by Radisson Davao located just beside SM Lanang Premier. Call (082) 272-7600 for reservations.

The Countdown to 2016 New Year’s Party is organized in partnership with Manic Nightnings Productions and GMA Davao (Regional TV). Now on its third year at SM Lanang Premier, the event is set to draw tourists and locals alike to a fun party sans fireworks at the city’s premier lifestyle destination.

Don’t miss this big bash on New Year’s Eve! For more information, call 285-0943 to 45 or check out SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Tangub City: All Ablaze

By Judith B. Tablan

TANGUB, Misamis Occidental, In twentythree years, the lights are even more ablaze.

Tangub City’s Christmas Symbols Festival started in 1992.

It originated from a lighted Christmas tree put up at the city plaza, a wish granted by then young Mayor Philip Tan to his homesick bride Jennifer.

The light drew people; some to while away time, friends to get together, and families bring along kids to play around the light.

Such was the impact of the light that when the Ten Year Development Plan of the city was formulated, it included,

highway, and the streets in the interior streets among others, the of the barangays at the putting up of lighted urban core.

Christmas symbols at the The highland city plaza. The local and barangays clamored to national agencies outdid be included in the grand each other using locally activity. sourced materials.

They were assigned Categories Evolved another category, the At the success of giant parols or Category the agency sponsored C. The management Christmas symbols at the decided to spark the city plaza, the barangays competitive spirit of all along the highways sectors participating, wanted to be counted in. hence the idea of three To provide distinction judging periods within between those from the category started. the city plaza and With the creative those in the highways, juices all f lowing, categories were assigned. another category was The symbols at the born, Category D that city plaza were called includes the business Category A while those establishments, in the barangays were including those in the called Category B, the wet market. Other arches that straddle the categories were further named: Category E, Most lighted Barangay, and Category F, Most Lighted House in the

SM employees go extra mile for Christmas Employees of SM Supermalls across Mindanao will once again conduct the volunteerism program dubbed as “ChriSMiles” as a way of reaching out to children in need.

Participation of mall staff is through donations in cash or in kind, and by sharing their time with respective beneficiaries from the community.

This year, ChriSMiles will be held on December 16 and over 200 underprivileged children will be treated to a fun-filled day in celebration of the Christmas season.

Beneficiaries include kids from Isla Swerte Day Care Center for SM City Davao; St. Agnes Orphanage, agency personnel and

Substitute Home for Girls and Gensan Center for Boys for SM City General Santos; kids of the mall’s agency personnel and DSWD Center for Children for SM City Cagayan de Oro; and children of agency personnel for SM Lanang Premier.

They will be treated to parlor games, mascot interaction, mall tour, free rides, and gifts during the ChriSMiles activity.

ChriSMiles is an annual project under the Employee Volunteerism Program of SM Supermalls. It encourages employees to share their blessings with the needy sectors of the society. For the past years, ChriSMiles has brought smiles to thousands of Filipinos nationwide.

Barangay.

Gift of Love to the People Bayanihan spirit of the people sustained the project all these years Employees of both local ationand national agencies dig from their own pockets so the spectacular structures at the city plaza could be built.

The design and concept of the dazzling display is a collaboration of efforts, time and ingenuity of the group members. Over the years, the intricate and meticulous work in both parols and arches result in fine craftsmanship that impresses viewers and judges.

The Christmas symbol is the city government’s gift to the people of Tangub City.

Those who have more in life can give material

gifts wrapped in ribbons and frills. But the city officials and employees and the barangay folks give their gifts in terms of effort, time and money in putting up the symbols, arches and parols. The lights that blaze from each of these bring love, joy and peace to everyone. Those who have no decorations at home can go to their arches or around the city plaza to be enveloped by the warmth and light of the Christmas spirit.

Thematic Celebration Christmas around the World Part IV is this year’s festival theme.

For the past three years, the symbols and arches depict specific land marks of various countries around the world. This is very educational for both the makers and the viewers.

They research on the

story and architecture of the landmark. To make it even more fun, the viewer can purchase a mock passport from the City Tourism Office, to be stamped by the Immigration Officer once they get inside the symbol or “country.”

Tangub City became known far and wide for its dazzling lights and other family oriented fun and events that last the whole month of December to the first week of January the following year. It all started in love – in granting the wish of a homesick spouse. It grew to leaps and bounds that became a tourist destination not only in Mindanao. Powered by love and bayanihan spirit, the lights will continue to blaze, as the festival’s twenty-fifth year nears. (CIO Tangub)

(From left) Italpinas Development Corporation president Jojo Leviste III, Primavera Residences Condominium Corporation administrator Jeanette Galleto and Italpinas Development Corporation chairman and chief operating officer Romolo Nati turn over the symbolic key signaling the completion of Primavera Residences Tower 2 to a smiling Mayor Oscar Moreno. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

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Women of Sagay, Camiguin spearhead modern-day ‘bayanihan’ December 19-25, 2015

Written by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy (DSWD)

Sagay, Camiguin Province – Typhoon Yolanda, internationally known as Haiyan, affected a small town in this province but has paved way for heroines to arise, the spirit of volunteerism becoming evident more than ever.

Alfonsa Salva, 52, with neighbor and friend Rhodora Rementizo, 39, volunteered to spearhead the construction of a flood control structure along the relatively dried-up Lambog creek in Purok Camia, Barangay Alangilan, Sagay and is situated near a public school area. Water rushes down the creek from the highlands during the rainy season.

Alfonsa is happily married to Roberto Salva Sr. to whom she has four children; Rubie, Roberto Jr., Ricky, and Delf Ryn, while Rhodora is married to Isagani Rementizo, they also have four children Eric, Ruby Mae, Precious, Isagani Jr. They revealed that some of their friends also helped out. There were about 10 women volunteers, together with men volunteers, who initiated and oversaw the construction of a 68-meter flood control structure that will spare the Alangilan Elementary School and in anticipation of the dangers of flash floods during heavy downpour brought about by heavy rains or typhoons.

“Ang skwelahan gyud ang proteksyonan, ug ang barangay dayon, sugod June paingon December, mao gyud na ang ting baha-baha diri, mas maayo nang andam” (the school is our main concern, also the barangay, starting June up to December, these are the months when it floods, it’s better to be ready) says Alfonsa.

Both were thankful that even if it the project was done during the rainy months, they were still able to finish it, as there were just a few times where it rained hard but never really delayed the construction of the structure.

The flood control structure was constructed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) community-driven program KalahiCIDSS where its main goals include women empowerment and promote gender equality.

Alfonsa also said “dako gyud ni nga kontribusyon, makatabang gyud ni pagcontrol sa baha, labi na para sa skwelahan, di na gyud mukanaog pa ang tubig sa eskwelahan dapit tungod ani” (it is a big

contribution; it really helps in controlling the flood, especially for the school, water would no longer overflow to the school area).

Alfonsa is a member of the procurement team of the village volunteers who facilitated in the purchasing of construction materials for the project, this among other tasks.

The sub-project started in June 2015 and completed on early September of same year. She said that her tasks ranged from canvassing and facilitating bidding processes, and made sure everything is transparent to public and the team.

“Kami ray gadala, pinaagi sa among barangay chairman, ug ang mga volunteers” (we are the ones who ran everything, through our barangay chairman, and the volunteers) enthused Alfonsa, adding that she was the designated timekeeper, when that should have been a shifting task with another timekeeper, but most of the volunteers wanted only her to handle it for consistency.

Sharing a light moment, both also revealed that the male volunteers also enjoyed their company “malingaw ra man pud sila nga naa mi”.

They also revealed that one of the things that made them save on expenses are the boulders that were here in the creek, instead of purchasing, they used the ones available in the project area, as Rhodora also enthused that though it was tough, she had little trouble lifting those boulders during the clearing operations.

“Mura gyapo’g lihok namo kai laki, kay pantaypantay ra mi ba, parehas mi tanan ug lihok” (We moved like the men too, because we were even in the tasks, we all did our task) says Rhodora.

Rhodora said that one of the toughest tasks was during the clearing of the area which involved lifting rocks and setting them aside before the actual construction, but for most of the time they enjoyed preparing snacks for the volunteers.

“Lihok gyud kay aron dali mahuman, pero enjoy man kaayo” (All of us worked so that we can finish the project fast, but it was enjoyable) Rhodora enthused.

Alfonsa said that their neighbors, including passersby, saw them enjoying their work, some more volunteers turned up to help and volunteer.

Alfonsa and Rhodora

(Top photo) The completed flood control structure in Purok Camia, Barangay Alangilan, Sagay, Camiguin Province. This community sub-project is facilitated through the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kalahi-CIDSS program, and constructed by the volunteers. (Shaun Uy, SMO, Kalahi-CIDSS, DSWD FO-X)

(Left photo) Alfonsa Salva (right) and Rodora Rementizo (left) reminisce the good times they had during the construction of the flood control structure in their village. The community project was done through the DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS program in partnership with the local government unit of Sagay in Camiguin. (Shaun Uy, SMO, KalahiCIDSS, DSWD FO-X)

shared a light moment during the interview and jokingly said “daghan nangapply nga mga lalaki mga gwapo, bantan-on”(many males volunteered, they were handsome and young) before bursting into laughter.

Both Alfonsa and Rhodora said that the sub-project management committees, who are all volunteers, were able to maintain transparency in the project implementation.

Then and Now Rhodora notes that back in the day, only the elite or wealthy women were actively involved in their village activities. However, poor women like her are now increasingly becoming active in school, church, and community activities.

Both affirm that before they were beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program, one of DSWD’s main programs in poverty alleviation through a conditional cash grant, they knew little about disaster prevention, family planning, among others.

Seminars conducted through the Family Development Session of Pantawid Pamilya and Kalahi-CIDSS made them realize that the participation of women in male-dominated projects is about how women are able to access power structures in the organized sub-project management committee and the difference they made out of such participation.

Alfonsa said “Full support ang akong bana, pinaagi sa pagtugot niya nako kung naa koy lakaw bahin sa programa sa DSWD, labi na gyud sa Kalahi-CIDSS. Siya ang mopuli sa ako mga pagatiman ug paglimpyo sa panimalay panahon kung tawgon sa mga meeting” (my husband shows full support, by allowing me to go on errands for DSWD programs, especially for the Kalahi-CIDSS. He takes charge of the attending to and cleaning the house whenever we are called for a meeting).

Rhodora also affirms, saying “Full support

gyapon siya, iya sad ko tugutan sa mga lakaw sa Kalahi-CIDSS panahon sa meeting, wala siya mi-object ug okay man kaayo among relasyon sa ako bana” (my husband also shows full support, he allows me to go on errands for the Kalahi-CIDSS like meetings, he does not object, our relationship is very okay).

Alfonsa adds that before such seminars, they were insecure and thought that they could never do a man’s job, especially in providing for the family financially, “Sa una, dili gyud ko makapalit ug uniform para pang-eskwela sa akong duha ka-anak, pero tungod sa hinabang nga akong nadawat gikan sa Pantawid Pamilya, ga-uniform na sila kung mag-eskwela” (at first, I cannot buy uniforms for my two children, but thanks to the help I received from Pantawid Pamilya, they now go to school in uniforms) adding that how can they help their community if they don’t even have enough money for their family.

“Dako gyud ug tabang ang mga seminar, sa una, ang amo ra gyung bana ug mga anak among ga-alimahan, karon – amo gyapon silang gaatimanon pero karon apil na mi sa mga desisyon sa among panimalay ug sa komunidad” (Before, we only look after the welfare of our children and husbands. Now, we still do that and we are more involved in the decisionmaking in our families and in our community), Alfonsa said while Rhodora affirms.

Alfonsa concluded that the actual implementation and construction of the project did not really feel like work and that they also had fun “enjoy man, wala man nako nakita sa ilang mga nawong nga gipangkapoy sila” (it was enjoyable, I did not see it on their faces that were tired).

Both women said that they are proud and happy about their contribution to the community especially that they know the school children will be safer during the rainy season.

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So if God rested after working for some period of time, there is no reason why man, who is finite and limited in his physical strength, should not take a vacation.

Vacation is freedom or release from tension or pressure of work.

And, believe me, I learned already from my students, that they will enjoy Christmas and vacation. Many of us feel tired and weak. We are stressed, overwhelmed, depressed and worried about the future - the enumeration, in any order whatever, could be incessant.

Relaxation, meditation, and reinvigoration are badly needed for most of us nowadays.

Life, affected by the “burnout syndrome” needs to be animated with energy and strengths.

Yes, Christmas has always been equated with all these worldly ways. Sure, there is indeed nothing wrong with this. Let’s don’t only focus on nonstop merrymaking and countless gifts. Let’s take a break, and let’s try to imagine and enjoy the real meaning of Christmas. Merry

Christmas again to everyone - also from this corner... . +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines. blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com .

Globe Business primes PH education system for 21st century with education solutions portfolio

Recognizing the impact of technology in the education system, Globe Telecom through its information and communications technology (ICT) arm Globe Business, realizes that the integration from page 4 of technology and innovative education My fellow solutions could answer participants are Cathy issues confronting the Tan, Kap. Jay Pascual, Philippine education Emily Ceballos, Gigi system. Working Lazaga, Angel Paras, Bebotte Chu, Catherine with the education sector, Globe Business Chu and Patrick targets the ubiquity Gabutina. of mobile access and Our trees are on exhibit from December its growing connected 14-25, 2015 at the hotel base, improving the service and answering lobby on the 4th floor.

You can all check them the difficulties with innovative solutions. out there.

Globe partnered Thank you, Seda with top companies Hotel Centrio for this such as Brightspace fun activity!

For more photos from of D2L, Educube of Globals and Flipside this event, visit www.

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provides an engaging learning experience and predictive datadriven analytics while empowering teachers to teach the way they prefer to and inspiring students to learn the way they want them to learn.

Educube, a school management system recognized worldwide, is a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for schools that help streamline and automate the school’s business processes.

A pioneer in the Global eBook industry, Flipside has serviced some of the largest publishers in the world. Flipside uses its expertise to enable schools to develop and provide affordable educational content through digital libraries, eBook creation and distribution. The solutions that have been provided are all available to teachers and students at the touch of a mobile device.

“Education is probably the most impactful longterm development

goal that technology can aid. In terms of relevance, Filipinos place education at the top of their priorities as a means to equalize access to opportunities and lift families from poverty. There are also clear opportunities in content and access, the latter being particularly addressable through mobile and broadband infrastructure,” Mike Frausing, Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT Enabled Services Group.

He added, “With a very high pervasiveness rate, mobile phones and portable devices are now affordable and top 100% in population penetration, potentially providing a direct connection to all, anywhere, anytime. With an incrementally growing connected base, broadband penetration is increasing rapidly, bringing more Filipinos to the Internet, seeding more connected digital communities.”

“With this in mind, we are setting in motion the country’s mEducation and eLearning segments through a robust

suite of Education Solutions, hinged upon our core value proposition of lifelong learning. This is by way of corresponding tools for richer learning, more effective teaching, and efficient administration. We are hopeful that these initiatives commence ‘a powerful shift in the way education is delivered’,” Frausing emphasized.

As a leader in mobile technology, innovation and digital services, Globe has been in mEducation since its participation in Text2Teach, conceptualized in 2003

by Nokia, Pearson, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Text2Teach has demonstrated its impact to the education system and its relevance to the Filipino student and teacher through integration of ICT with content.

For more information on Globe Education Solutions, go to http:// www.globe.com.ph/education or send an email to educationsolutions@ globe.com.ph.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 41 Cagayan de Oro City ANGELI ORAORA CAÑETE SPEC. PROC. ORD-2015-055 Petitioner, -versus- FOR :

Cancellation of Birth CertifiLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR cate under Late Registration OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE,

Respondent.

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ ORDER Let this be case be heard on January 12, 2016 at 8:30 a.m., at this court sitting at the Supreme Court Building, Capitol Compound, Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of live birth whose cancellation/ corrections are sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental and in the City of Cagayan de Oro. Further, let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court and City Hall, all in Cagayan de Oro City.

Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General and the Offices of the Civil Registrar concerned.

SO ORDERED. Cagayan de Oro City, November 24, 2015.

(SGD.) JEOFFRE W. ACEBIDO Presiding Judge

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Gov. Bambi Emano considers Mediamen as partners for development and transparency. That is why he has always been admired and respected by the local media industry for being open to criticisms and for coming up with news-worthy programs and projects for his constituents and even beyond.

As a good testament to this, the governor serves as invited guest during the KBP CDO-MISOR’s Christmas party and induction of 2016 officers , December 15, 2015.

The father of the province assures them that his governance will always be an open book for everyone.

Criticisms will be taken as constructive ones. Because Gov. Bambi Emano believes that no responsible media practitioner will resort to fabricated issues just to ruin his programs and services for the people of Misamis Oriental. photo courtesy of governor bambi emano’s facebook page

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By Joshua John Kelly Macale

s beautiful as the Philippines nothing compares to Mindanao.

The breathtaking views,the island that expresses gratitude of mother nature.It offers the smiles,the warmth of the people,the hospitality and you will absolutely love to tell the tale of your adventure.

Thus the reason the International Pageant was hosted here in our city.

The Mr. and Ms. Pancontinental 2015.

Candidates from different countries composing of 13 males from Borneo, South Africa, Myanmar, Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal and 15 female candidates from

the Philippines, Pakistan, Australia, Singapore, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Ukraine, Latvia. They arrived in CDO on the 21st of November and had series of activities lined up.

On the 23rd we made to the courtesy call of the city Mayor was treated for lunch at the Hard Hat in Baloy.After lunch the candidates had the chance to see the sites and historical places. They went to Macahambus cave have seen the beautiful mystery of it.On the 24th at 9 am was the swimwear competition was held at Apple Tree Resorts and Hotel at Opol Misamis Oriental and our candidates were hosted for their residency. At 12 noon the candidates were

prepared a Boodle kind of Lunch.We had prepared authentic all Filipino cuisine required everyone to do Kamayan ( eating using hands).

Everyone had the chance to enjoy eating while laughing and just having fun it was such a beautiful thing to see them happy.After that the candidates were introduced to Larong Pinoy (Filipino Game) of Lusksong Tinik.

Mr Indonesia sat with Mr.South Africa while the girls made way to jump over them. All the girls tried and they were so happy to try while the boys watched cheering.At the same day 4:40 am the Resorts wear competition happened. Rikki Molina Atelier sponsored the candidates of their amazing Swimwear with Pink,Gold and light purplish Motif.

They absolutely look so stunning on it. The next day on the 25th of 530 am the candidates woke up excited for a white Water Rafting adventure.

The Great White and Bugsay gave the candidates the best 14 rapids of high adrenaline of the 3 and half hours. The candidates

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screamed,jumped out of the water,climb rocks,swam,sang songs and competed rafting with each other teams shouting Red,Blue,Green and Yellow.

I tell you the excitement overwhelmed the wilderness and the rushing waters.

Everyone on the team felt really close for it requires teamwork to finish. The next day was the Pre Pageant. Talent Competition, National Custome commpetition and fashion show with Mags. It was held at SM City where it was packed with so many fans cheering on with their favorite bets. It was judged by the whole city tourism council.

On the 27th the candidates were treated to a Dahilayan Adventure located at Manolo Forticch Bukindon another tourist spot that we are very proud of.All the candidates tried the zip line experiencing the 840 meter long zipping from the forest lines. Even though it was pouring at that time the candidates went and everyone told me they will never forget how they felt,the excitement

was overwhelming the view was spectacular and the experience was unforgettable.

You see I was with everyone being the road manager this experience for me not only took me to friendship with diffirent nationalities but i have felt their love and appreciation and it also made me feel proud that we have done a good job giving the candidates the greatest experience will never forget and they will bring that memory to tell how beautiful our city is a well the Island of Mindanao.

I would like to thank the city of Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno The City

Tourism.Ms.Dotie Pabayo for your great support and your pure kindness and everyone that gave the candidates the wonderful hospitality. In behalf of all the candidates they would like to extend their deepest gratitude.

I would also thank the good Governor Bambi Emano and the whole provincial Tourism for preparing and wonderful Itinerary my apologies for not having it followed due to unexpected flight changes.

Thank you Cagayan de Oro indeed you are Sikat Ka Higala for showing that we are beautiful people and we are a beautiful country.

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Housing... from page 1

Inc., Tuscania of Land Resources Inc., Johndorf Ventures Corp., Pueblo de Oro Development Corp, Robinsons Land Inc. and Smart Condomium of Yega Development Corp.

In the line with the Bank’s commitment to provide affordable housing loan packages with specially designed financing schemes, Cagayan de Oro Housing Madness clients can enjoy the guaranteed low rates and waiver of the processing fee.

When they apply for a housing loan during the madness event and book on or before Feb. 29, 2016, they will enjoy .25% rate reduction vs published rate and save P5,000 on processing fees. Prospective homebuyers can also take advantage of on-the-spot conditional approval based on income documents presented.

You will also find in the BPI Family Housing Madness partners like Union Galva Steel, Abrillo Furniture, Oro Blinds and Curtains

Gallery and Rock and Style Builders. And to complete your housing loan acquistion, you will also get to talk to representatives from BPI MS and BPI Cards for your home protection like fire and Acts of Nature coverage and to help you furnish your new home, .

We invite the Kagayanons to visit the Ayala Mall Centrio Activity Center from Dec. 18 to 20, 2015 and take advantage of this once a year offer. For more information, please call our CDO Business Center at 856-2902 or visit us at the 2nd Floor of BPI Bldg, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City or visit any BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank branch.

Mitsubishi... from page 1

Corporation is standing by the statement of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines. Using current and available technology, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has not found any defect or malfunction that would

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 41 Cagayan de Oro City BALIKATAN PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., EJF NO. 2015-276 Mortgagee, FOR : SPS. PEDRO BUCIO RAMOSO EXTRA-JUDICIAL JR. & NARCISA O. RAMOSO, FORECLOSURE

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE

Mortgagors.

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135/4418 filed by BALIKATAN PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., against SPS. PEDRO BUCIO RAMOSO JR. & NARCISA O. RAMOSO, both of legal age, Filipino citizens with residence and known addresses at 446 HAYES, PINIKATAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY & LOT 18. BLK 4, PH.1, VILLA CANDIDA SUBD.. BRGY BULUA, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 17, 2015 amounts to TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE PESOS AND 50/100(P257,999.50), Philippine Currency, exclusive of interest, penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on January 27, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the main entrance of this Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 41, Capitol Compound, A. Luna St., Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidders, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following personal properties, to wit:

result in an alleged sudden unintended acceleration. (See related announcement to customers).

Nonetheless, Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation is committed to consumer safety and earnestly request owners of Montero Sport in this part of the country, regardless whether they’ve purchased at their dealership or not, to contact them at 09058186706 or visit them at National Highway, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, if they have concerns about any safety issue. Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation provides free checkup and qualified personnel will also provide tips on the best and safest way of operating the vehicle.

FULLY REDESIGN Known as the ‘Pajero Sport’, ‘Nativa’ and ‘Challenger’ elsewhere, this is the Montero Sport’s full re-design in seven years.

CarGuide.PH described the new Montero Sports as one that is designed around “Stylish & Comfortable Off-road SUV” concept. It said that the Montero Sport inherits the attributes of the luxurious Pajero nameplate. Upfront, it

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 24 Cagayan de Oro City HDMF (PAG-IBIG), EJF FILE NO. 2015-330

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ESTATE MORTGAGE CRISOGONO S. CULTURA JR., UNDER ACT 3135 married to MARYBETH P. CULTURA, Mortgagors.

X----- --------------------------- / SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under ACT 3135 as amended filed by HDMF (PAG-IBIG), mortgagee, against CRISOGONO S. CULTURA JR., married to MARYBETH P. CULTURA, mortgagors, resident of Lot 3, Block 15, PAG-IBIG CITI HOMES, Malanang, Opol, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 27, 2015, amounts to (P 324,502.84) excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at Public Auction on January 5,2016 at 9:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the Tourism Hall, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the properties with all its improvements to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-66325 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 18,Blk. 4, Psd-10-015484, being a portion of Lot 6221-C, Psd-10-012775) situated in the Barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED(100) SQUARE METERS, more or less including all improvements existing and to be constructed/ erected thereon.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the property herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-49882 LOT PORTION OF LOT AS SURVEYED FOR PAG-IBIG CITI HOMES LAND USE LOCATION BOUNDARIES

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: Lot 3, Blk. 15, Psd-10-057664 : Lot 1, Pcs-10-003972 : United Coconut Planters Bank : Residential : Malanang, Opol, Misamis Oriental : SE., line 2-3 by road lot 19 (8.00m. wide);SW., line 3-4 by Lot 5; : ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) square Meters more or less.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves, in the event of Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason the sale will proceed on the following day, without further notice, posting and publication, the title here in above describe and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, December 1, 2015

Cagayan de Oro City, November 25, 2015

(SGD.) ALDEN V. SAMBAAN Sheriff IV

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features Mitsubishi’s Dynamic Shield front face design. LED headlamps with daytime running lights also allow for a slim and memorable headlamp design. At the sides, the new high belt line design with the hard upper body crease, first seen in the Strada, continues over on the Montero Sport creating a robust and sturdy stance.

Across the line, it sports 265/60R18 tires with the 4WD model gaining a two-tone design. The back is dominated by a controversial but unique tail light design that dips down the tailgate. It’s illuminated by LEDs to give it that unique glow at night.

“Inside, it has a T-shaped high center console that’s more befitting a larger SUV. Filled with stylized silver finishes and black piano black inserts, it’s sporty and dynamic. It’s also quite luxurious with features such as dualzone climate control, a touchscreen AV system with rear monitor (and wireless headphones), leather seats, and a tilt/ telescopic multi-function steering wheel as available equipment. Unique to the Montero Sport is an electric parking brake (EPB) system

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that helps slim down the transmission tunnel giving it more knee room, CarGuide.PH,” said.

Improved top-tobottom, the all-new Montero Sport features better stability, ride, and quietness through the optimization of the suspension system as well as improvements to the body mounts. Additional and revamped sound insulation also help in reducing interior noise, it said.

“Under the hood, the 2016 Montero Sport has a sole engine: the 2.4-liter MIVEC turbo diesel engine. It peaks out at 181 horsepower at 3,500 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm. The engine, called 4N15, features an all-aluminum design and is designated as a ‘clean diesel’ capable of at least Euro 4 emission levels.

Paired with this engine is an all-new 8-speed automatic with a built-in sport mode, INC (Idle Neutral Control), and G-Sensor. All-in-all, Mitsubishi says the 2016 Montero Sport should achieve up to 17 percent better fuel efficiency over its predecessor. In terms of its four-wheel drive system, it comes with the Super-Select 4WD-II system now featuring a new off-road mode which gives better all-terrain performance and stability as the road surface requires. It also has hill descent control.

Mitsubishi is taking the pole position with the Montero Sport.

Aside from the RISE or Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body, it has a total of seven airbags for full occupant protection.

In terms of active safety features, aside from the prerequisite ABS with EBD, the all-new Montero Sport features a lot of firsts for the Japanese brand including: Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), and Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS).

And helping it slot into small parking spaces, it has a multi-around monitor that gives a 360-degree Bird’s Eye view around the car.

Mitsubishi hopes that its all-new 2016 Montero Sport will broaden its market base around the world, especially since the outgoing Montero Sport cumulative unit sales reached 400,000 at the end of June.

As this developed, TopGear Philippines annouced that the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently bestowed a five-star safety rating on the Pajero Sport

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(Montero Sport in our market), along with two other SUVs. According to TopGear PH, the agency described the Montero Sports and the two other vehicles to have exhibited exemplary crash protection when subjected to various tests pitting them in frontal and front offset collisions.

Montero Sport was described as one of the newest players among the vehicles tested, having been introduced to the world only last August.

The midsize, seven-seat SUV was a significant step up in terms of occupant and pedestrian protection over the model it replaces. Apart from the rigid body and frame, the SUV likewise boasts class-leading tech like Forward Collision Mitigation and Ultrasonic Misacceleration Mitigation, which help keep the driver out of harm’s way.

The materials provided show the Mitsubishi Triton pickup -- called Strada in the market -- being crash-tested.

Apparently, ANCAP considers these two vehicles to be exactly the same in terms of crash data.

The ANCAP is an independent body that tests all makes and models of motor vehicles sold in and around the Australian and Asian regions. Its findings are highly regarded by industry players, and help assure the public that the cars they’re buying are truly safe.

Kuyamis... from page 1

prizes and other recognition; while the winner of the Search for Miss Earth Philippines, will have the distinction of representing the province in the national level of the said beauty contest.

“The Kuyamis Festival is now a part of the country’s tourism calendar. It has reached a global audience and we expect next year’s event will bring in a good number of domestic and foreign visitors,” Gov. Emano added.

The Kuyamis Festival is a yearly event initiated

by Gov. Emano to support his comprehensive development plan of the province anchored on tourism.

Kuyamis a Subanon term for a coconut variety distinctive of its sweet flavour. With the coming of the Spaniards, the term was later on corrupted to mean the place now called Misamis Oriental.

(PIOMisOr/ninja)

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