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Alaska Jr. NBA camp nets 12 finalists from CDO A

Story by MARK FRANCISCO

total of 12 boys and girls from Cagayan de Oro were among the selected finalists for the Alaska Jr. NBA Philippines pool.

The seven boys were identified as Jezreel Aton, Khen Caduyac, Stephen Jebson Garcia, John Anthony Melgazo, Jerald Orestes, Geo Ramos and Maverick John Vieto. The girls were identified as Louise Veronica Agad, Ella Rae Amulato, Pauline Angelique Valle, September Star Padla and Giordana Tagarda.

“These kids in Cagayan de Oro listen

extremely well and play hard,” commented Jr. NBA coach Craig Brown. “If they continue to work on the fundamentals that we worked on here over the last two days and really stay committed, I think the sky is the limit for these young people.”

Jr. NBA Philippines 2017’s next stop will be Lucena (February 25 to 26). camp/PAGE 7

Top seven boys and five girls who will represent Mindanao in the National Training Camp in Manila on May 12-14 [Left to right: (TOP) Jezreel Aton, Jerald Arestes, Khen Caduyac, Stephen Jepbson Garcia, John Anthony Melgazo, Geo Ramos, Maverick John Vieto (Bottom) Giordana Tagarda, Louise Veronica Agad, September Star Padla, Ella Rae Amulato, Pauline Angelique Valle]. Photo Supplied

Smart brings Tropang Ready to CDO

By MARK FRANCISCO

Smart’s TNT in cooperation with the Philippine Red Cross brought the Tropang Ready disaster preparedness caravan last February 13 at USTP Gym in Cagayan de Oro City.

There were a parachord making demonstration, discussions and workshps by emergency risk reduction and management experts both from the government and the

private sectors as well as interactive games and booths to further enhance the interest of the participants.

The program teaches students how to apply the various safety and survival measures during calamities such as typhoons, f loods, tsunamis, storm surges, earthquakes and landslides and increase their capability to prepare for, manage impact during and quickly recover from

disasters.

“Students know that they need to learn certain subjects and that at certain points in time, they will be given exams. But there are also surprise quizzes,” said Darwin Flores, Smart department head for community partnerships. “The best way to prepare for surprise quizzes is to prepare ahead of time.”

The long term plan for Smart is to incorporate disaster preparedness in the school curriculum

through the National Service Training Program (NSTP). “We want to utilize that mechanism in schools so that students can spread the message in their communities. Tropang Ready is just the start,” Flores added.

“The activity focuses on teaching students how to prepare for disasters in a foundation day type setting,” remarked Wawa Dumaguita, extension and community relations manager of the Fly high. These girls float in the air as one tries to score smart/PAGE 7 a basket while the other attempts to deflect the ball.

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Gold for Team KUMBIRA at the Umami Culinary Challenge Grand Finals February 13-19, 2017

Finishing touches…

Stuffed Boneless Bangus with Sweet Potato Squash and Grilled Vegetable.

University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines-USTsP made it as the Grand Champion (Gold award) for My Best Filipino Umami Dish in the recently concluded Ajinomoto Phils. Inc. Umami Culinary Challenge held last January 27, 2017 at the Philippine Training Trade Center, Pasay City.

The winning entry - Stuffed Boneless Bangus with Sweet Potato Squash and Grilled Vegetable.

Mentored by Chef Benje Gaviola, Executive Chef of Limketkai Luxe Hotel, the 2 weeks training from deboning fish, knife skills, mise-en-place, hygiene, cooking method, taste and plating has provided the Team with the proper tools to excel from the 2 regions-Luzon and Visayas.

Team KUMBIRA-Mindanao with Coach Sofia Naelga, COHARA President Nelia Lee Congratulations USTsP! and Limketkai Luxe Hotel GM Jerome dela Fuente.

Awarding ceremony with the Ajinomoto Philippines Inc. President Tatsuya Nakano , Vice President Tetsuya Nakayama, Ms. Nancy Lumen Reyes- Competition Director, and panel of Judges: Mr. Jerome dela Fuente of Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef BJ Bijan of Bijan Specialty Foodshop, Mr. Derich Tan- Officer and Board Member of the Philippine Society of Nutritionist Dieticians, Inc. and another Nutritionist.

USTsP Team - Malyn Rayon , Khevin Faith Cabactulan and Christopher Daomar.

AirAsia is Bohol’s official airline partner New tourism campaign aims to take Bohol to dazzling new heights with more flights Promo fares from as low as P1,599 are up for grabs now at airasia.com

AirAsia and Provincial Government of Bohol in partnership with USAID-COMPLETE today formally signed a partnership agreement to promote Bohol as a premiere tourist destination for travelers in the Philippines, in the whole of ASEAN region and in greater Asia where the world’s best low cost carrier by Skytrax provide unparalleled connectivity.

Philippines AirAsia CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “Our partnership is a another step forward in an ongoing journey towards providing connectivity (3rd from L-R) Deputy Head of Program Office for USAID Philippines Christopher Foley, PAA CEO Captain Dexter and convenience with Comendador, Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto, NEDA Director General Dr. Ernesto Pernia, DoT Undersecretary Alma fresh new approach and Rita Jimenez with AirAsia’s cabin crew in their iconic red uniform.

experience to engage guests and increase passenger traffic to and from Bohol.”

To celebrate the partnership, AirAsia is increasing its 3x daily flights between Manila and Bohol (Tagbilaran) to 4x daily starting March 1 with promo fares from as low as P1,599 only and up for grabs now at airasia.com for travel period between July 1 to November 30, 2017.

“Our collaboration is built on a foundation that values a strong and innovative service culture which are the hallmarks of AirAsia’s brand of service. We value the airasia/PAGE 7

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Designer Lamps from Cagayan de Oro Set to Make Waves in Europe February 13-19, 2017

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agayan de Oro Handmade Paper started out as a hobby which turned into a profitable enterprise. With the aim of providing communities with jobs and additional income, Lolita “Luchi” B. Cabanlet formally established her paper-making business back in 1993 while still working as a manager at the Philippine Ports Authority.

The business had to hurdle several challenges with every successes. Being designdriven, the business is in constant need for better, innovative and novel ideas. One of her daughters, Maria Francesca Nicole B. Cabanlet, graduated with a degree in interior designing.

This factor has helped the company move forward into greater heights.

Three years ago, Nicole suggested that Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s products be diversified from handicrafts into home furnishings and fashion accessories.

They did this shift in products following the European economic recession which affected the company’s export to Europe.

The company experimented with different lamp designs by taking inspirations from nature, playing with different methods

and taking cues from trends and competitors. After coming up with their original collections, they went massive in terms of trade participation and online presence.

So fittingly, the Department of Trade and Industry’s line-up of trade shows became a delight to them.

DTI provided subsidies in their participation to trade shows and exhibits which include the following: Brunei International Trade and Consumer Exhibit 2016, Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair 2015 & 2016, Manila FAME 2015 & 2016, National Arts & Crafts Fair 2016 and Kahimunan Christmas Bazaar 2015 & 2016.

On the other hand, Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper gave their all in maximizing their participation with the intent of not only increasing market access but also to benchmark with other exhibitors who have adapted current design trends. Because of this, Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper was able to reconnect with old-time buyers, met with interior designers and other instrumental people that paved way for more opportunities for the company.

During the “Negosyo, Konsyumer At Iba Pa” activity of the Department of Trade and Industry on August 19 last year, the Center

Jelly Fish Lamps accentuated the Café Resto at the World Trade Center during Manila FAME exhibit last October 2016.

for International Trade Exposition and Mission (CITEM) visited Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s factory. CITEM has noted their exciting collections in Cagayan de Oro Handmade paper’s previous Manila FAME participation.

They were impressed with Luchi’s personality and most especially with the novelty of her creations.

It can be recalled that Rosvi Gaetos, the Executive Director of CITEM, has commended the uniqueness and elegance of Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s products. It was im-

pressive enough that CITEM decided to increase the company’s allotted space in Manila FAME October 2016 exhibit into 18 square meters without asking for additional cost. Add to that: CITEM also bought many of Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s newlylaunched jelly fish lamp to accentuate the Café Resto located at the World Trade Center during the exhibit. CITEM also requisitioned tokens for the exhibit’s corporate giveaways.

During the Manila FAME October 2016 exhibit, an Italian

buyer took notice of their attractive lamps and decided to book a 20-footer container van full of jellyfishdesigned lamps which will be bound for Italy.

With Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s strong presence during the Manila FAME 2016 exhibit and with its impressive track record, CITEM chose to endorse and subsidize Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s participation to Ambiente International Fair to be held in Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt AM Main, Germany on February 10-14 this year. Out of the 17 exhibitors from the Philippines, they are the only one to represent Mindanao.

Luchi is ecstatic to know how their products are being welcomed abroad.

Every time she attends

international trade shows, she always come back with high spirit. In Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s participation during the Brunei International Trade and Consumer Exhibit 2016, her products got sold out before the last day of the exhibit.

This gave her enough time to tour around.

In the Global Sources Fair in Hong Kong last October 2016, their “Beehive Chandelier” was chosen as one of the Top 3 Most Innovative Products of 2016.

Luchi said that the company is hopeful for the outcome of the new designs they intended to unveil in Ambiente, hinting that it is inspired by “corals”. “Hopefully it would be another international hit”, she remarked.

Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper’s “Beehive Chandelier” lands on the Top 3 Most Innovative Product during the Global Sources Fair in Hong Kong on October 2016.

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Sikat ka Higala

By SHERYL MACALE

I like doing food reviews and enjoy doing it.You see Food is beautiful it gives you the pleasure and indulgence. Well it all depends on the how its prepared the balance of everything for the sweetness to the tangibleness, to the crisp, to the texture to the seasoning and all its taste and the presentation.

When i was in New York i went to big and popular restaurants like TAO in downtown 92 ninth avenue, Mesa Grill by Bobby Flay,Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck and my favorite who serves the best ceviche the Asian Fusion and the best lava cake Ive ever tasted with vanilla icecream with coconut on the side. I am crazy

about food could not care if I spend about 300 $ in every dine. So i know how it feels to dine on 4 star michellin restaurants. When i came home last 2014. I went around and check out some restaurants there are some i find it raw in the serving and low food quality. But i also found ones that are oustanding.

Recently i challenged the owner of restaurant named Chez Marie, Mariebel Abao which is the proprietor was hesitant at first but she took the challenged. I came and they were prepared serve me first with a salad, a combination of fruits and veggies with grapes, apples, sinkamas, romaine lettuce with a

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Owner of Chez Marie Mariebel Abao

Japanese dressing to die for, its has roasted sesame seeds and special ingredients. Hmm delightful its was followed by buffalo wings a appetizer the heat and consistency was just balanced. The deep fry temp was

just enough for the crisp and texture.

Followed the Black mamba pizza which is the bet seller the dough has a squid ink and the taste on the top were in perfect harmony.

The i had the herb roasted chicken with soft and juicy

not dry but tender and perfect on the inside. Then i had the salmon with suated peppers which was the bomb. Over all the my rate is a perfect 10. Food cooked with love is the full statement.

It always brings

the best in them.

To Chez Marie congratulations you are of my favorite now not mention my dessert the best cheesecake in town and the chocolate moist the best.

Marie you are the epitome of success.

Sikat Ka Higala.

When boredom strikes While being a columnist of “Tinig ng Bayan” (published in Abra) during the 1980s, I remember our Taiwanese coordinator Cristina Lising-Geronga, who expressed herself in innumerable write ups about the topic loneliness. Sure, “Tinig ng Bayan” has been a publication or Filipinos abroad. Loneliness, borne by Filipinos living abroad while missing their families in the Philippines became a very “normal” expression.

During that time, my Philippine mentor, the late Monsignor Professor Dr. Dr. Hermogenes E. Bacareza, Chaplain of the Philippine Community in Berlin, started together with me publishing “Ang Mabuhay”. Believe me, “loneliness” became a main topic in many write-ups.

Nowadays, loneliness and boredom seem to be the splitting image of each other - so to speak being as like as two peas in a pod. While browsing in social networks like Facebook, one can find more and more comments as in “When Boredom Strikes” or so. Boredom, ending up in loneliness - or vice versus?

How comes that loneliness and/or boredom are still a general topics in our today’s society?

Loneliness has been called one of the main diseases even during the last century. It really doesn’t strike not only the Filipinos abroad and their love ones back home. Too often loneliness is being followed by alcoholism, drug abuse and even suicide. Yes, loneliness becomes a modern day plague. I observed several people trying to surround themselves with so-called “friends” only to find that such relationships are often shallow and unsatisfying.

Loneliness can H ave M y Say be painful but being lonely or alone at that is not always a bad thing.

Ask yourself, how do you use your time, if you are really alone?

Do you simply let the time pass without doing anything at all?

Klaus Doring Why not use such time productively? There are many worthwhile activities to engage in, even if you are alone, such as reading, writing, listen to good (light) music, play an (forgotten?) instrument, gardening... .

Reading the bible can be also very particularly beneficial. The Word of God is “alive and exerts power” and can take our minds off ourselves.

To break the cycle of loneliness, one must be a giver. Let’s keep an eye, not only and always on our personal interests but also on the interests others. Look around and watch out who needs help, or who needs a real friend or good listener.

Once you have spotted such a person, act! Thus, in order to have friends, you must act like a friend. Luke 6:38 says, “Give to others, and God will give to you!” Besides, “There is more happiness (and less loneliness) in giving then receiving”, says Acts 20:35. +++ Suggestions, comments, questions? You can email me: doringklaus@gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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CEB flies over Three New PhilHealth 19M passengers Board Members Named for 2016 Posts highest number of passengers flown in one day

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), flew 19.1 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 4% from the 18.4 million passengers flown in 2015.

On average, CEB flights were 86% full during the year.

Growth in passenger volume was largely driven by the airline’s low-cost short-haul services, and increased frequencies in key domestic markets.

Specifically, the former recorded a 9.3% growth compared to 2015, while the latter reflected a 2.6% increase.

“Last December 27, 2016, the Cebu Pacific Air Group carried a total of 64,684 passengers— the highest number of travellers we have ever flown in one day.

This surpasses our prior record of 62,947 passengers flown last January 3, 2016, translating to 1,737 additional passengers,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs.

“This significant increase in number only shows our firm commitment in trafficking trade and tourism in all the destinations we operate in, while at the same time enabling everyJuan to connect with their families and friends all around the world,” added

Mantaring.

CEB posted notable passenger growth in international destinations such as Beijing Shanghai and Xiamen in China, Taiwan (Taipei) and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam. In the Philippines, domestic traffic increased in Cauayan, Siargao and Ozamiz.

CEB currently offers flights to a total of 37 domestic and 29 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 58-strong fleet is comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and three ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of one more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 13 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020888 or (+6332)2308888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages.

Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

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HREE (3) medical doctors took their oath today as the newest members of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

Drs. Celestina Ma. Jude P. De la Serna, Joan Cristine Reina LibanLareza and Hildegardes C. Dineros were sworn into office by Health Secretary Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial who also chairs the PhilHealth Board. The oathtaking was held at the PhilHealth Head Office in Pasig City.

De la Serna, who replaces Jane M.N. Sta. Ana as the appointive member representing overseas Filipino migrant workers, obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the De la Salle University in Dasmarinas, Cavite in 1989. She worked at the De la Serna Clinic, a private health clinic based in Bohol province from 2002-2003, before becoming the Chief of Hospital of Maribojoc Community Hospital for two (2) years. Up until her appointment as PhilHealth Board Member, she was the

The new appointees do the Duterte pose with Sec. Ubial

Chief of Hospital of Cong. Natalio P. Castillo Sr. Memorial Hospital, also in Bohol. She has practical experience in hospital, emergency, home health and primary care.

Lareza is a Doctor of Medicine graduate of the Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Foundation’s Institute of Medicine. She chaired the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Qualimed in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. She is also a consultant at Nuvotek, Inc.; consultant and sonologist of Qualimed

Acting PhilHealth President and CEO Ramon F. Aristoza, Jr. (2nd from left) joins the group after the oath-taking ceremony. Also in photo are Atty. Deborah Sy, PhilHealth Corporate Secretary and Dr. Denese Cabigting, EA VI, Office of the PhilHealth Board Chairperson (2nd and 3rd from right, respectively).

Trinoma and MyHealth Clinic; and sonologist at Klinika ng Bata at Matanda, all in Quezon City. She is a Diplomate and Member of the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecological Society (POGS) and a Fellow and Member of the Philippine Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (PSUOG).

She assumes her post as appointive member representing health care providers, vice Atty.

Ronnie Dadivas.

Dineros is a surgeon who finished his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Sto. Tomas. He performs basic and advanced laparoscopic procedures, surgical endoscopy and general

surgical procedures, and is also into bariatric, metabolic, general and cancer surgery. He is an active consultant in surgery at St. Lukes Medical Center - Quezon City, STI-De los Santos Megaclinic and University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Philippine College of Surgeons and the Philippine Society of General Surgeons.

He replaces Dr. Francisco Vicente Lopez as representative of the Informal Economy in the PhilHealth Board.

All three new members will serve the unexpired Term of Office of their respective predecessors.

Globe supports Senate move to reform telco industry Globe Telecom expressed its support to the bills, particularly those that refer to adoption of nationwide mobile number portability and streamlining of permitting process for cell sites to improve efficiency of telecommuting, introduced by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian to institute reforms to the local

telecommunications industry.

Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate committee on economic affairs, has authored several proposed measures directly affecting the telecommunications industry that will fast track the roll out of telecom services in the country, improve speed and service of the internet, and lower the

cost for the consumers.

“We have always taken the position that government support is indispensable in enhancing the country’s ICT capacities, which is vital in growing the economy. We hope that any move to reform the telco industry should include formulation of policies that would fast track the development of the ICT industry as a whole to further boost

economic development,” Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo said.

He pointed out that GSMA reported in October 2016 that the mobile ecosystem in Asia Pacific, consisting of network operators, infrastructure service providers, retailers and distributors of mobile products and services, handset manufacturers and mobile content,

application and service providers, makes a significant contribution to their respective economies in terms of economic growth, job creation and public funding. According to GSMA, the total value added generated by the mobile ecosystem was around $440 billion (or 1.8% of GDP), with network operators accounting for well over half of this total.

In addition, the use of mobile technology also drives improvements in productivity and efficiency for workers and firms.

GSMA estimates that productivity impacts were worth around $737 billion in 2015 (or 3% of GDP). “Overall, taking into account the direct, indirect and productivity impacts, in 2015 the mobile globe/PAGE 7

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ix electric cooperatives in Mindanao have started their shift towards a more balanced mix of energy sources starting this year after signing up with the clean renewable energy of AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor.

Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperatives 1 and 2 (ZAMSURECO 1 and 2), Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO), Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO), Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative (MOELCI I), and Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) have signed Renewable Energy Supply Contract (RESA) with Hedcor which is building the 68.8MW Manolo Fortich hydro power project in Bukidnon.

The project

is slated for completion this year.

“We are happy to have provided the electric cooperatives in Mindanao with the renewable energy option. By signing up with Hedcor, there are giving their member-consumers the benefits of renewable energy as well as the benefits of a balanced mix of energy sources,” Hedcor VP for Mindanao Operations Rolando Pacquiao said.

Hedcor has signed up a total of 23MW of power contracted by its existing customers.

Out of this, ZANECO which serves the area in and around Zamboanga del Norte and the cities of Dipolog and Dapitan has signed for a total of 10 MW. Zamsureco 1 and Zamsureco 2 which services the rest of Zamboanga

​ edcor’s Sibulan Hydro B Plant located in Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur. Hedcor currently operates 22 hydro power plants in H the country. Five of which are located in Davao City, four in Davao del Sur, 11 in Benguet, one in Mountain Province, and one in Ilocos Sur. These power plants produce a combined 185 MW of clean and renewable hydro power energy.

peninsula signed for 3 MW each.

BUSECO with franchise locations all over Bukidnon including areas in Malaybalay City, Manolo Fortich, and Valencia City, signed for 5 MW. While MOELCI 1, currently servicing some municipalities in Misamis

Occidental, and SIARELCO, covering at least nine towns in Siargao island, each signed for 1 MW of power supply.

“We hope other electric cooperatives will take advantage of renewable energy to add to their portfolio and

the benefits of a RESA contract,” Pacquiao said.

Hedcor, the largest developer of a run-of-river hydropower plant in the country, is set to complete its 68.8 Megawatt (MW) Manolo Fortich Hydropower Plants located in Bukidnon by third

quarter this year.

These hydropower plants will produce 360GWh of clean and renewable energy every year for the Mindanao grid ensuring ample power supply to meet the increasing power demands of the region.

MOSTLY MOZART A Piano Concert by Rudolf Golez

In celebration of the National Arts Month and Liceo University’s 62nd Founding Anniversary, Cagayan de Oro’s very own piano virtuoso Rudolf Golez performs for an evening of piano music at Rodelsa Hall this coming February 20, 2017, 6pm. The show is for the benefit of the Rodolfo N. Pelaez Foundation Scholarship Program. Donations upon entrance are accepted.

Aptly dubbed as Mostly Mozart, the special performance will feature Sonatas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart such as A minor K330, C minor K457, and C major K 545.

Also featured in the concert are works by

Mendelssohn, Chopin and Gershwin.

To reserve a seat at Rodelsa Hall, one may call (088) 8584093 up to 95 local 109 or visit the Liceo Office of Cultural Affairs at the 2nd Floor of Rodelsa Hall, Liceo U Main Campus, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City.

Golez will also perform the same program for a one night concert Manila Pianos in Paseo de Magallanes, Makati this coming February 26, 2017 at four o’clock in the afternoon.

To get to know more about Rudolf Golez and his upcoming performances, you may log on to his web page – www.rudolfgolez.weebly. com.

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Alaska’s partnership with NBA Philippines is in line with the company’s commitment to promoting sports and outdoor play in the country.

“The Jr. NBA Program is a great fit with Alaska’s mission to nurture young talents and to promote healthy and active lifestyle through sports and outdoor play,” said Wilfred Uytengsu, Alaska Milk Corporation president and CEO. “With Alaska as our partner, the Jr. NBA program has reached hundreds of schools and communities nationwide and benefited thousands of children, parents and coaches through grassroots activities like basketball training camps and school clinics, NBA Cares outreach projects, television programs and online initiatives,” said NBA Philippines managing director Carlo Singson.

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University of Science and Technology of (Southern) Philippines.

“This is very important for them to learn because if they have the knowledge, they won’t panic and they will be safe.”

Smart Communications, the wireless unit of PLDT, aims to provide enhanced communications support during calamities and help build more resilient communities as it reinforces its role in reducing disaster risk through its #SafePH campaign. WITH PR

total GDP,” GSMA added. (http://www.gsma. com/mobileeconomy/ asiapacific/) Castelo emphasized the need to accelerate development of ICT infrastructure to improve business competencies and capacities as well as enhance delivery of essential government services in communities where even basic infrastructure such as roads and bridges are lacking for a more inclusive economic growth.

Despite heavy investments in recent years, establishment of telco infrastructure in remote areas in the country continues to be a challenge, hindered by business viability concerns that has kept telco operators from aggressively deploying infrastructure in rural and far-flung areas. To address such challenges, Globe has proposed that the government itself should help develop the ICT sector by investing in internet infrastructure in outlying communities, stressing from page 5 that internet access industry made a total creates significant impact contribution of $1.3 on the development of trillion to the Asia-Pacific marginal areas as this economies in value allows the community added terms, equivalent to conduct businesses, to 5.4% of the region’s get information on General Dr. Ernesto Pernia, Department of Tourism Undersecretary Alma Rita Jimenez and Philippines AirAsia CEO Captain Dexter Comendador led the signing ceremony which coincided with the formal launch of Bohol’s newest tourism campaign titled Behold Bohol.

AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network with over 120 destinations. Within 15 years of operations, AirAsia has carried over 330 million guests and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 170. The airline is proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India and Japan. AirAsia was named the World’s Best Low Cost Airline in the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax for eighth consecutive years from 2009 – 2016.

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education, health and other government services.

In addition to investments in “missionary routes”, telecommunication operators also need government support in minimizing, if not eliminating bureaucracy in relation to the permitting process for cell sites and right-of-way for fiber deployment, said Castelo, pointing out that the company needs to secure around 25 permits, spanning at least 8 months to complete, to build a single cell site. He emphasized that given public clamor for better internet speeds and access, rationalization of the permitting process for telco infrastructure should be addressed as soon as possible.

Globe needs to continuously build cell sites especially in relation to the deployment of the previously warehoused 700 MHz spectrum, which is seen not only to deliver additional capacity but also enhanced indoor coverage. The company, however, is able to deploy only around 450 cell sites a year even as it targets to build roughly around a thousand towers annually due to permitting challenges.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF FILE NO. 2017-041 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-IBIG), as mortgage against HADIYAH VALERIE L. BONITE, as mortgago, to which the indebtedness as of January 4, 2017, amount of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY PESOS AND 03/100 (₱360,320.03) inclusive of interest and penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will SELL TO PUBLIC Auction on March 13, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the entrance door Regional Trial Court Branch-23, City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s checks and in Philippine Currency, the following described properties, to wit; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. 137-2015000208 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 74, Block 8, OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAN, Psd-10-031036, being a portion of Pcn-10-000226,). Situated in Barangay of Lumbia, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao.

Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) sq. meters more or less.

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

In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

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

Done this February 3, 2017 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

(Sgd) RICO A. REMALIG Sheriff IV

CT: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2017

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SALE File No. EJF-2017-008 ‘’Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG) against NICOLAS NORMAN L. NIERE married to JOCELYN T. NIERE of Lot 17, Block 6, Golden Glow Village, Cagayan de Oro City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 28, 2016 amounts to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS AND 56/100 (P1,182,500.56), including interests and penalty charges, but excluding expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will sell at public auction on March 29, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. AT THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, TOURISM HALL, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit:

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community that we serve and as your official airline partner we are committed to connect Bohol and the Philippines to Asean and beyond,” Comendador added.

“Following the success of our alliance especially after the 2013 earthquake with the LGUs, USAIDCompete and tourism partners, it would be exciting to see Bohol connect to giant markets in Asia not only for tourism but to engage and promote stronger social and economic ties,” he said.

Bohol Provincial Governor Edgar Chatto, Deputy Head of Program Office for US-AID Philippines Christopher Foley, NEDA Director

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TCT No. T- 201813 Lot : Portion of Lot : As Surveyed for :

Land Use : Location : Area :

17, Block 6, Psd-10-046824 Lot 18303-C-4-E-2-C-2, Psd-10-045728 PUEBLO DE ORO DEVELOPMENT CORP. (Golden Glow Village North) Residential Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City One Hundred Eight (108) Square Meters More or Less

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

In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title hereinabove described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, January 30, 2017.

FREE Publication of PRESS RELEASES for corporate accounts to Mindanao Daily News and BusinessWeek Newspapers

(SGD.) AL PONCIANO R. DATU Sheriff IV

CT: Feb. 6, 13 & 20, 2017

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