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Dept. of Tourism Singing Ambassadors “New Singing Minstrels of the East”

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e enthralled, awed and be mesmerized of the performances of the NEWEST SINGING SENSATIONS of Northern Mindanao -The Singing Ambassadors of the Dept. of Tourism X. Their heavenly, angelic, soulful music, the classical ballads, the soothing romantic love songs reverberate the music industry of the Region today. The music industry of today considered them as the country’s New Singing Ambassadors and the New Singing Minstrels of the East in this part of the country. Every song they sing captivates the hearts of the audience and catapults them as the most sought after singing group and individual performers of Northern Mindanao today.

aizel ruga Soul Diva

dan supangan Ultimate Crooner

Angelic Diva - Ms. Angel MadriagaMoreno, the premier 2005 Grand Prize Winner of the Search for Singing Ambassadors is the group’s belter coloratura with powerful angelic voice to touch the inner recesses of the musical minds and hearts of the audience and can’t help but be mesmerized of her amazing soprano aria voice. In the days to come and with God’s grace, she will perform soon at the Premier Luxe Hotel this city. Soul Diva-Aizel Ruga, 2007 Grand Prize Winner, when she sings her melancholic and heart touching voice always penetrates the inner recesses of the souls of the audience. She is one performer whose soulful voice captivates the inner musical sanctum of the audience. The Region’s Soul Diva sings regularly at Seda Hotel at the Ayala Centrio, Cagayan de Oro City. These angelic and soul divas were former members of G Clef and theater performers at the Liceo de Cagayan University musical shows like The King & I, The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Jesus Christ Superstar. Heart throb and debonaire Dan Supangan, 2006 1st Runner Up is considered today as the Region’s Ultimate Crooner. He is the group singer nurse whose soothing voice nurses the aching hearts of lovers in the audience. His

soothing romantic voice captivates quarreling hearts of lovers and reconciles again with sweet smiles and kisses. He was a - 2006 contestant of GMA’s Philippine Singing Idol and two (2) years ago he worked in Singapore as a nurse and was active doing performances with Psalmideo Madrigal Singers, Filipino based singers in Singapore. Dan Supangan will soon be in London to work as a nurse and plan to do musical shows in Broadway if given the chance. Young and handsome Ralph Ramos is the group’s Classical Balladeer. He was a 2009 1st Runner Up of the Search of DOT X Singing Ambassadors. His smooth voice typifies him as a Classical Balladeer in the Region today. He renders songs that captivate the hearts of music lovers-the young and the olds alike. His music genre is well-loved and liked by today’s generation. His voice blends with the trios powerful voices and together their music hit with resounding success whenever and wherever they perform in this part of the country. He has performed at known musical theaters in the country today, in Northern Mindanao-he had performed in universities re: Musical Satire Rizal is My President. ambassadors/PAGE 7

ms. angel madriaga-moreno Angelic Diva

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Primavera to furnish units with paintings by Italian artist

Primavera Residences has recently partnered with distinguished Italian painter Nino Quartana to furnish its two towers with 50 specially commissioned art pieces. This coming February 2015, in time for the National Arts Month, the project’s furnished units will be home to high-quality Italian art, further enhancing the multiawarded property’s interiors. “Mr. Quartana’s paintings are incomparable. To add value to the elegance and style of the living experience of our guests and clients, his Water-Sky and Fire-Earththemed paintings perfectly capture the sense of serenity and peace our clients would need,” ITPI CEO Romolo Nati expressed. Nino Quartana is not only a painter but also a stage designer and a ceramist as well. Having attended an Arts High School and specializing in Fine Arts at University in Palermo, Sicily, the Sicilian painter honed his artistic qualities through years of practice and study. Hi s a r t w or k s h av e been showcased in Italy and other international

by the European Union and the Sicilian Regio, aimed at the rehabilitation of children at risk by means of painting, s t a g e c r a f t a n d d r a m a . Since January 2007 until the present, he relocated to Manila, where he continued to master his p aint ing techniques. His works have been exhibited in many art galleries around the metro such as Galleria Deumila and Rico Renzo among others. primavera/PAGE 4

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exhibits since 1979. Wh i l e i n M i l a n , Quartana worked for an Italian television network, Radiotelevisione italiana (RAI), making a name for himself in the television and theater industry. He als o ventured in teaching painting techniques and stagecraft in several qualifying courses funded by p u b l i c a n d p r i v at e organizat ions and a ls o worked for programs funded

This coming February, Liceo de Cagayan University not just joins in the celebration of the National Arts Month which this year coincides with the University’s 60th (Diamond) Jubilee. To mark this milestone, the Visayas Symphony Orchestra will perform in a special Gala Concert at Rodelsa Hall on February 28 under the baton of Rudolf Pelaez Golez with pianist Jose Velez Malferrari as featured soloist. The ensemble will be performing pieces from the world’s greatest classical composers namely, Emperor Waltz of Strauss, Symphony in g minor No. 40 of Mozart and Piano Concerto in c minor No. 3 of Ludwig

van Beethoven. This musical fare aims to bring classical music, featuring Cagayanons Golez and Malferrari closer to our music afficionados as a way of cultural appreciation and arts development in the locality. The Concert also serves as the platform marking the debut of international classical artist Rudolf Golez as Conductor. Tickets are available at P500, 700 and 1000 only. Proceeds of the tickets will be for the scholarship program of Rodolfo N. Pelaez Foundation, Inc. One may call 09177222479 or 09989612102 for seat reservations or visit the Office of Cultural Affairs, 2 n d F l o o r, R o d e l s a

Hall, Liceo de Cagayan U n i v e r s i t y, R o d o l f o N. Pelaez Boulevard, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. See you at Rodelsa Hall!

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think a minute H jhan tiafau hurst

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hink a minute…Can you imagine life without machines? If we didn’t have cars, buses, telephones or radios, we’d be lost without these basic machines we use every day. But a machine only helps your life if you know how to use it. It reminds me of the old chief from the jungle who came to town because he was asked to make a speech on the radio. The old guy had never been in a radio studio or seen modern gadgets like a microphone before. So when the radio host gave him the microphone, this jungle chief grabbed it and put it up to his EAR to give his speech! Machines and gadgets are great—if you know how to use them correctly. Do you know the most sophisticated, advanced machine ever invented? It’s you and me! The human machine. In fact, the more that scientists and doctors discover about the human body and brain, the more they learn what an amazing

computer and machine we human beings are. Our mind, body, emotions, and will make up the total person that we are. You see, the only one who knows everything about how the human machine works correctly is the One Who designed and invented us. God made us differently from all the other animals which have no ability to choose in their lives. They do everything simply by instinct. But we are free to think with our mind and conscience to make our own choices how we live. God did not make us robots that He controls and forces to live the right way. Sadly, since we’ve all chosen to be stubborn and self-centered, we’ve used our freedom wrongly. We even think we know better than our Maker and Inventor what will make us happy. We’ve all chosen to live our own way, instead of using our bodies and minds the way God hurst/PAGE 6

ave you ever experienced this? Too much work, but time is limited. Too many tasks, but you’re only one. Too many deadlines and you’re feeling overwhelmed. If this is your feeling today, THIS BLOG IS FOR YOU! PLAN & ORGANIZE This is what I normally do before going to sleep. I already plan ahead of time and organize the things that I am going to do for month, week, and the day. I need to know what are my goals and objectives before I go to work. You may be busy, but if you don’t hang on the marks, you still miss the goal. Next thing is to do is to… BREAK IT DOWN Know what is the URGENT and IMPORTANT. URGENT things are things you need to do immediately or you will have consequences. Like trying to defuse a bomb before it explodes or people will get hurt. Paying your utilities like

to others, but maybe not to you. You maybe bugged down in fulfilling the needs of others, but it does not directly benefit you. Do you understand what I mean? FINISH YOUR URGENT TASK FOR THE FIRST HOUR OF THE DAY. Have you ever felt that you need to finish the URGENT task so you want to get this over with? So there is a tendency that you’ve been working for it for 2 to 3 hours but nothing seems to be happening. The more you feel stressed realizing that the person who will help you to fulfill the task is not available; worst never returns your call and text. So you’re stuck with the task the whole day. What I usually do is I set a timer in front of me and set it for an hour, then I start working on the given time. If nothing happens, I move on to the important matters of the day which may not be

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urgent but is important. I personally set aside a specific amount of time to also work on the important things and once the time is up, then I go back to the urgent and unfinished task for the first hour. REMINDER: Important things are for long-term; never expect that you are going to finish it during the day. chinkee/PAGE 6

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cell phone bills or your line will be cut. In my case, writing this article is urgent or else you have nothing to read today. IMPORTANT things are valuable to you on the long term, but not necessarily on the short term. Exercising or dieting, it is important for you to look and feel good. Aside from the looks, health is wealth. In my case, writing my next book is important because my followers are expecting a new book from me this year. After I segregate the urgent and the important then I do the … FIRST HOUR RULE I devote the first hour of the day to do my URGENT tasks which I am going to explain later. I do not take calls or answer emails that may concern others, especially if it is not part of URGENT & IMPORTANT of my agenda for the day. Calls or emails maybe URGENT & IMPORTANT

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umbling oil prices and We s t e r n e c o n o m i c sanctions have caused the Russian ruble to crash – with dramatic consequences for Russia’s neighbors and trade partners. The Euro remains on a dramatic six years low. For many Russian retailers, Christmas season sales were particularly good in 2014. “In December, we had a flood of Belarusians in the area around Smolensk,” said Julia Sotova from the “M.Video” electronics chain. Customers from Belarus bought whatever they could carry. Due to the crash of the Russian ruble, they suddenly found themselves with enormous purchasing power. Inflation? Deflation? Auto retailers in border regions reported equally high sales. A Volkswagen showroom in Smolensk that previously sold three cars a month to customers from Belarus began selling 10 per week. But the government in Minsk has now clamped down on the shopping spree by strongly devaluing the Belarusian rubel. Let’s face it, there is a certain dependence to Russia. In Eastern Europe,

the Caucasus, and Central Asia, practically all the former Soviet republics have close economic ties to Russia. Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan might be independent politically, but not economically. Only the three Baltic states have followed their own paths into the Europan Union. The Caucasus republic of Georgia has been trying since the Russo-Georgian conflict of 2008 to distance itself as far as possible from Moscow. Russia pushes for economic integration wherever it can. The customs union with Kazakhstan and Belarus gave way at the turn of the year to the Eurasian Economic Union, of which Armenia is also a member. But it got off to an inauspicious start. Due to the weak ruble, Armenian exports of manufactured goods to Russia fell by 6.3 percent, according to the “Aikakan Schamanak” newspaper from Yerevan. Belarus products are widely advertised in Smolensk, Russia Mi l lions of mig rant workers left in the lurch

Moscow’s Academy of Sciences maintains a more opt imist ic vie w of t he situation. “The ruble crash is not affecting exports to Russia,” said Asa Migranjan, economic expert with a focus on CIS states. Armenian manufacturing, “especially in the areas of jewelry and mechanical engineering has Russian roots, namely, Russian capital,” she told DW. She said that the current turbulence within an integrated economic area would quickly neutralize itself. Undeniably dramatic, however, are the effects of the ruble crisis on the labor market. Casual laborers and construction workers in Russia’s major cities tend to come from Central Asian nations. Around 5 million people from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan work at Russian building sites, markets and restaurants. With the start of the new year, however, up to 70 percent of these guest workers were told to stay home, said Konstantin Romodanowskij, head of the Russian immigration authority. The weak ruble

and the recession in Russia have decimated the market for unskilled workers. So, let me ask: Who will pay for Russia’s mistakes? The income from these migrant workers is now missing in Central Asia. Money transfers from Russsia make up around a third of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan; in Tajikistan, wages from migrant workers account for half of GDP, according to the World Bank. Many families in Central Asia have suddenly been left with no income. “There are not many alternative job markets for migrant workers from Central Asia, mainly because of the language problem,” said Peer Teschendorf, head of the German Friedrich Ebert Foundation’s office in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Here, to o, it’s cle ar just how dependent on Russia many former Soviet countries still are. Only the oil producing countries of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have been able to fend off the worst of the crisis – but just barely. Falling oil prices have hit them hard, straining the state monetary reserves. doring/PAGE 6

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Dermax Laser Center opens top-of-the-line concept store in CDO Story by Christine H. Cabiasa Photos by shaun alejandrae yap uy

Kagay-anons can now experience state-ofthe-art technologyfocused skin care services and products as DERMAX Laser Center opened its first ever top-of-theline concept store in Centrio Mall, this city on January 8, Thursday. DERMAX Laser Center is a skin care company that offers innovative and

science-based skin care products and procedures that aims to provide customers with personalized treatments to reveal your best skin. According to Mr. Fred Reyes, chief executive officer DERMAX uses only the best, latest and the safest ingredients at its clinical strength, definitely at par with the

world’s best skin care products. “The latest in cutting-edge technology are available at DERMAX Laser Center and our clientele will get to enjoy the latest in skin care innovations through our specialized treatment procedures such as anti-aging, skin whitening, tattoo removal, and our highly popular Diode laser hair removal service,” Reyes said. DERMAX Professional, the exclusive skin care brand of DERMAX Laser Center offers the latest in technology strengthened by the science of nanoencapsulation that enhances the efficacy of natural active ingredients and promises optimal absorption to bring out clientele’s best skin. These include products of anti-aging, skin moisturizing and nourishing, anti-acne, facial cleanser, skin whitening, underarm whitening, UV Sunscreens, undereye repair, insect repellent, and lip plumper. DERMAX Professional’s own proprietary Glutathione capsule, Glow carries Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic

Acid that provides three remarkable benefits of antioxidant, immune system booster and skin lightening. “Before we had cost limitations to contend with when formulating mass market products but now with DERMAX, we have no such cost constraints as our only aim is to delight our customers,” Reyes added. Mr. Fred Reyes, a multi-awarded chemist is the recipient of the 2008 Achievement Award conferred by the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies and the 2011 Outstanding Professional Award in Chemistry from the Professional Regulations Commission. You can visit DERMAX Laser Center at Level 3, Centrio Mall. Doctors are available daily for consultation and services with well-versed skin consultants who are fully trained nurses with years of experience in providing the best service every client deserves. Come and experience the science of nanotechnology only at DERMAX Laser Center!

Mr Fred C. Reyes, Chairman & CEO of DERMAX Laser Center, together with Dermatologist Dr. Monica Felise Sabal answers questions from the media and bloggers in attendance during the press conference held at Mesa restaurant at Centrio Mall, January 8.

DERMAX Professional Sunscreen products and other skin care products are available at the DERMAX Laser Center at Level 3, Centrio Mall. (Supplied photo)

DERMAX Laser Center Dermatologist, Dr. Monica Felise Sabal explains how their machine work and how the intricacies of the laser treatment with blogger “Phoebe” as our model. Centrio Mall, January 8.

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Good news to all coin collectors! The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced the issuance of limited edition 50-piso and 500-piso papal coins to commemorate the state and pastoral visit of Pope Francis. Both coins are legal tender and will be sold for P100.00 and P1,000.00, re sp e c t ively, to cove r production, packaging and other costs. The coins are minted under a licensing agreement with the Vatican.

The 50-piso C ommemorat ive C oin for Pope Francis is made of Nickel Brass while the 500-piso is made of Nordic Gold with gold plating. On the obverse, both coins feature the portrait of Pope Francis and the following markings: “Republika ng Pilipinas,” “Pope Francis,” signature of Pope Francis, the denomination, yearmark “2015” and BSP mint mark. On the reverse, both coins contains the BSP seal and the markings “Papal Visit/Philippines,” the date

of visit “January 15-19, 2015,” logo of the Papal Visit 2015, and mini letters “Mercy and Compassion.” The 50-Piso and 500Piso coins will be available beginning the last week of January 2015. However, the coins are not available over the counter. To reserve, forms may be downloaded from the BSP website, www. bsp.gov.ph, and sent to papalcoins@bsp.gov.ph. Wait for a confirmation e-mail with the date when you can pay for and pick up the coins at the BSP. Reservation forms may

be submitted only until the end of June 2015. As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events in the country’s history through t he mint ing of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes. Papal commemorative coins were also issued for the 1970 visit of Pope Paul VI, and for the 1981 and 1995 papal visits of Pope John Paul II. Meanwhile, 1,000-Piso silver and 10,000-Piso gold Papal commemorative coins will also be available in May 2015.

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Pasungko Festival first official activity for Visit Philippines 2015 in NorMin By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat, PIA-10

The Pasungko Festival in Misamis Occidental has been declared first accredited activity for Visit the Philippines Year 2015 in Northern Mindanao. Aimed at promoting the islands of the Philippines to the world including festivals and events, among others, Department of Tourism (DOT)

regional director Catalino E. Chan III said that the Pasungko Festival in Misamis Occidental was the first to be accredited for Visit the Philippines Year 2015 in Northern Mindanao. Celebrated in November, Pasungko is already enlisted in the website visitph2015.com where international and local

tourists can see and participate. Milo Oropesa, Promotions Specialist of the Tourism Promotions Board said that Visit the Philippines year 2015 is not meant to replace “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” but to refresh it. It is a microsite inside the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” website to serve as directory to everything the Philippines has to offer.

All stakeholders, from event organizers to tour agencies, are encouraged to go to visitph2015. com and register and promote their activities to an international audience. Visit the Philippines Year 2015 is a Philippine Tourism tactical campaign based on development, organization, implementation, and promotion of a year round of activities in 2015 that compels

tourists to proactively participate in the events. This includes fiestas, sport events, aim to highlight strategic products, diving, shop and dining. There are five themes for this year namely music and arts, entertainment, lifestyle, sports and eco-tourism, history and culture. Events will be organized in partnership with local government units, private sector and relevant alliances. Further, according to Oropesa, the recent upgrade

of the country’s aviation safety rating to category 1 will also be a boost to tourism not only for international flights but for domestic as well. This is not only to promote Philippines as tourist destination, but also business avenues and cultural experiences with the purpose to improve international and domestic arrivals. Oropesa said to visit www. visitph2015.com, register and upload events in your community and submit high resolution pictures.

Habits to Effective Leadership By Ivy T. Jumawan Secondary School Principal Marcela T. Mabanta National High School Kauswagan District Libertad, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte

Department of Tourism (DOT) regional director Catalino E. Chan III. (PIA-10 Photo)

Hurst... from page 4

designed us to enjoy life—the right way that works. God’s commands are not to stop us from having fun. It’s just the opposite! The Bible is simply the manual and instruction book for the human machine, so we can keep enjoying life without hurting ourselves and breaking down. Jesus our Designer shows us His blueprint for success and satisfaction that lasts. But it’s never too late to get your life fixed and working correctly again. So why not ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for living your own way? Then ask Him to take charge so you can start living His right, successful way. It’s the only way you’ll ever enjoy your life fully the way it was meant to work. Just Think a Minute…

Chinkee... from page 4

Try to do these four things first and see how you will

improve your productivity and efficiency. If you like this blog please feel free to share this with your office mates and friends. Remember they might be the people that need to know this to help you improve your productivity. THINK. REFLECT. APPLY. Where do you think you are weak in the four things that I mentioned? Are you bugged down by the URGENT or IMPORTANT things? What do you think you need to do in order to improve your productivity?

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from page 4 Despite t his, cr ude oil remains a worldwide export commodity – one which other countries bordering on Russia don’t have. People in many neighboring countries are beginning to feel that they are paying the price for Russia’s political escapades and mistakes. The economic dependence on the former

hegemonic power is (once again) becoming an issue. It’s not just politicians in Central Asia and the Caucasus who are asking themselves how long the recession in Russia will go on. “Even when the sanctions are lifted and oil prices rise, it’s the lack of investment that will continue to hurt the Russian economy,” said Sergeij Aleksashenko. He once ser ved as Russia’s deputy finance minister and deputy head of its central bank. Today, he is much in demand as an expert on macroeconomic issues. In an interview with German International Television, he said that the crisis is neither

cyclical, nor the result of external factors. In his view, the downturn is homemade – caused by a lack of political reform. “In my opinion, this crisis will go on for quite some time,” he said. If Aleksaschenko is right, the Russian economic crisis could stir up social tensions which, particularly in Central Asia, could lead to political unrest. The region borders on Afghanistan and, in countries like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the state is weak, while repression against the opposition is widespread. Experts are concerned that in such a situation, the economic crisis could have grave consequences for the security of the entire region.

Every successful community, institution or a simple group is a result of a good governance. It is true that in order for people to be successful, a leader must exist. Leadership is a social influence that encourage people to be active in accomplishing a task, simple or comprehensive. Becoming a leader takes a lot of courage and skills especially in influencing others, and in order to be influential, he must be effective In a book authored by an American educator Steven R. Covey, he enumerated seven habits that an aspiring leader should possessed in order to be effective. First is to be proactive or the ability to control a situation through making things happen or preparing for possible future problems. Goal setting is also a way to be proactive. This is a process of turning one’s vision or plan into real action. It is focused on acquisition of knowledge and helps in organizing time and resources. Beginning with end in mind is also a habit that one should have. This is through envisioning a mission and vision. Best way for this is to set mission and vision statements that serve as a guide and a direction for

an organization. Putting first things first is also another habit of highly effective person. Time management is a key to this habit. In addition also is through setting priorities. This could be done through doing the things that should be done first before the other. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. This is done through active listening and understanding the experiences of others. In this way, it is not hard for an aspiring leader to catch the ears of people. Think win-win and synergize are the fifth and sixth habit. The first is referred as win-win negotiation or the fair compromise. This aims to find a solution that is acceptable to both parties, and leaves both parties feeling that they have won. Synergizing, on the other hand, is through working together to produce best results. Sharpening the saw is the seventh habit, and this is through evaluating the direction where a person himself is going and seeing to it that he is progressing. Through time, more skills will be adopted and habits will be embodied. In these, a person will be more effective, as a leader and a person, at large.

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He is also into theater at the CCP Performing Arts Foundation of the Philippines. At A glance –Through the efforts and vision of the dynamic Tourism CzarDirector Catalino ‘Butch’ E. Chan 111, the Singing Ambassadors has gone far and has entered into the mainstream of the music industr y of the Region. Department of Tourism X-Search for the annual Singing Ambassadors in their ten (10) years founding annivers ar y S eptemb er 2005 up to the present had produced eighteen (18) successful winners in their Perfect 10 Status. The Singing Ambassadors had performed since 2005 up to 2015 in different singing engagements throughout the Philippines. Kalayaan 2009 Celebration at the Quirino Granstand Manila with Charise Pempengco and Pilita Corrales. 2009 Pasundayag at the Clampshell, Luneta. 2011 Pasundayag at the Mall of Asia Arena, 2014 Pasundayag-SM Iloilo, 2014 Philippine Travel Mart. They always perform during the DOT’s Annual National Tourism Week activities in the Region. The Group had been declared by former DOT Secretary Ace Durano as the country’s Singing Ambassadors and well-liked by the different Department Tourism Directors of the country. 2014 in Cagayan de Orothey were the Front Act performers of the concert of Angeline Quinto which was a hit in the region. Recently, they performed during the launching of the Dept. of Tourism Visit Philippines 2015 at the Centrio Activity Center. As per Director Butch Chan 111, the Singing Ambassadors will have their

first ever reunion concert in the Region by June 2015. 2005- Angel MadriagaMoreno*, 2006- Jeremy Cisnous, Dan Supangan*, 2007- Aizel Ruga,* 2008Sherwin Baguion, Sheena Sambaan, 2009- Ninehart Richa, Ralph Ramos*, 2010 Mark L aspinas, Sheena Mabunga, Juri Padios, 2011Kim Mosot, Leolane Tabodan, Diane Sala, 2012- Joel Tanio, 2013- Louella Yanez, 2014Lawrence Bersaldo, and Cris Galero.

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In 2008, he participated in “Europa sa Maynila”, an ar t exhibition where Manila-bas ed Europ ean ar t ists showc as e d t heir one-of-a-kind art works. It was organized by the Delegation of Eu r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n t o t h e P h i l ippi n e s a n d c o - p r e s e n t e d b y Ay a l a Mus eum. Primavera meets Quar tana P r i m a v e r a Residences, a locally and internationally recognized prop er ty for it s sust ainabl e fe atures and commitment to g re e n arc h it e c tu re an d design, was named among the winners in the prestigious International P r o p e r t y Aw a r d s i n the 2014 Asia Pacific regional competition being the Best Mixedus e De velopment in the Philippines. “Primavera Residences is designed, developed and m an age d fol l ow i ng t h e criteria of sustainability. This means using natural resources in a s m ar t e r w ay. To w e ave sustainability, elegance, and style, we asked Mr. Quartana to create elegant environment-friendly

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City Branch 22 OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 2014-369 Upon Extra-Judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended filed by ORO INTEGRATED COOPERATIVE mortgagee, with office address at Yacapin-Tiano Streets, Cagayan de Oro City against FELIPE T. SEÑARA, married to Sophie E. Señara, mortgagor/s, of legal ages, Filipino/s with address at Mambato, Agora, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgaged indebtedness which was as of October 14, 2014 amounts to TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY THREE PESOS and 62/100 (P 225,433.62) Philippine Currency including interest & penalty charges, excluding attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure , the undersigned sheriff will sell at public auction on February 9, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or soon thereafter at the RTC Branch 22 office , Arch Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder , for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the herein described property and all improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 137-2012008619 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 118-A-9, PSD-10-026952, being a portion of Lot 118-A, PSD-10-026061) situated in the Barrio of Balubal, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED NINETY THREE (393) SQUARE METERS more or less, and all other improvements thereon. Prospective buyers/ bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein described property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be on the next working day without further notice. FOR THE PROVINCIAL EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: (Sgd) JOEL LYDVEL G. PAKINO Sheriff IV CT: Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2015

artworks to fit the needs o f o u r c l i e n t e l e ,” Na t i said. The green building actively promotes e n v i r o n m e n t a l sustainability without compromising the Italian elegance and serene living of its residents. “Mr. Q uar t ana

i mpre ss e d m e w it h h i s works and has fulfilled our expectations in creating an atmosphere fitted for our development. As an artist myself, I am really h o n o r e d t o d i s p l ay 5 0 artworks made by the one and only Nino Quartana,” Nati concluded. As the building is

designed to b e energ yefficient, unit residents save 20% in energy consumption and 32% savings in aircon use. The installation of solar panels will further reduce electricity costs for the bu i l d i ng a s t h e e n e rg y from the solar panels will power the common areas.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 26 Medina, Misamis Oriental -0IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR RICKAH GRACE ABUELO

FC SP. PROC. CASE NO. 007-M (2014)

SPOUSES HENDRICK and NANCY MAGALLANES, Petitioners,

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 26 Medina, Misamis Oriental -0IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR ABDUL SALEM CAFÉ NABAS

FC SP. PROC. CASE NO. 006-M (2014)

SPOUSES HENDRICK and NANCY MAGALLANES, Petitioners,

-versus-

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MEDINA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent.

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ORDER

Petitioners through counsel filed a Petition for Adoption of minor Rickah Grace Abuelo for the purpose that said minor child be freed from all legal obligations of obedience and maintenance with respect to his natural parent, and that he be declared to all legal intents and purposes the child of the petitioners.

Petitioners through counsel filed a Petition for Adoption of minor Abdul Salem Café Nabas for the purpose that said minor child be freed from all legal obligations of obedience and maintenance with respect to his natural parent, and that he be declared to all legal intents and purposes the child of the petitioners.

The petition being sufficient in form and substance, let the hearing of the same be set for 12 March 2015 at 8:30 a.m.

The petition being sufficient in form and substance , let the hearing of the same be set for 12 March 2015 at 8:30 a.m.

The Social Worker of this Court is directed to prepare and submit Child and Home Study Reports on the adoptee and to conduct counselling sessions with the biological parent on the matter of adoption of the adoptee and submit her report to this Court within 60 days from receipt of this Order.

The petitioners are directed to cause a copy of this Order to be published before the date set for hearing at their own expense, at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Let copy of this Order be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, through the Provincial Prosecutor, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the biological parent of the child, Lorely Bastiner Abuelo .

SO ORDERED.

Done this 11th day of November, 2014. Medina , Misamis Oriental.

SO ORDERED.

Done this 11th day of November, 2014. Medina , Misamis Oriental.

(Sgd) DAN R. CALDERON Presiding Judge

(Sgd) DAN R. CALDERON Presiding Judge CT: Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2015

CT: Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2015

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 20 Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2014-356

OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF SECOND NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE EJF File No. 2014-241

Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK INC., against SPOUSES JERRIEL A. BUMANGLAG AND MERIAM B. BUMANGLAG with residence and postal address at ORO CULAI, BALULANG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 5, 2014 amounts to THREE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN AND 67/100 (Php. 352,287.67), excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s, fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will sell at public on January 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. AT THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, HALL OF JUSTICE, Hayes – Mortola Streets, 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:

Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC., Cagayan de Oro Branch Office, with principal office address located at BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK CENTER, Paseo de Roxas, corner De la Rosa Sts., Makati City, herein represented by MR. VIC ANTHONY JOSEPH F. TAGUPA, its Assistant Manager for its Cagayan de Oro Branch with address at BPI Bldg., C.M. Recto Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, against SPS. LAVIENA N. ROA AND ROLDAN T. ROA of legal age, Filipino, with residence and postal address at P-3 pob. Salay, Misamis Oriental , to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 15, 2014, amounted NINE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THREE & 30/100 PESOS (Php 901.493.30), Philippine currency , exclusive of interest & penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on February 25, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the RTC-BR.20, Hall of Justice lobby, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City to the Highest bidder, for Manager’s Check or CASH in Philippine Currency, the following property/ies described below with all improvements included thereon, to wit:

TCT NO. T – 185288

TRANSFER CERT. OF TITLE NO. 137-2014001338

Lot : 10, Blk 2, Psd-10-045728 Portion of Lot : Lot 1803-C-4-E-2-C-2, Psd-10-045728 As Surveyed For : Pueblo De Oro DevelopmentCorporation Golden Glow Village North Land Use : Residential Location : Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

“IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that certain land situated in COGON (NOW CAMAMAN-AN), Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, more particularly and described as follows:

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

Bounded and described as follows: LOT 10, BLOCK -6, PCS-10-003908 CONSOLIDATION SUBD. OF LOT : 18076-A, LOT 18076-B & LOT 18076-D ALL OF (LRC) PSD-201690 AS SURVEYED FOR : ROBINSONS HOMES INC., ( RICHMOND HILLS SUBDIVISION) LAND USE : (RESIDENTIAL) LOCATION : COGON (NOW CAMAMAN-AN), CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

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

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.

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

Cagayan de Oro City, December 15, 2014.

CT: Dec 23, Jan 6 & 13, 2015

(SGD.) AL PONCIANO R. DATU Sheriff

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, January 7, 2015.

(Sgd) CELESTIAL VENUS G. GELBOLINGO Sheriff IV CT: Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2015

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Normin’s bid for a global watermark:

Seven Seas Waterpark & Resort T By Mike Baños

he region’s largest amusement park operator has started work on its bid to put Northern Mindanao in the global tourism map.

D u b b e d t h e “S e v e n Seas Waterpark & Resort,” the 5-hectare complex in B ar ang ay B ar r a , O p ol, M i s a m i s O r i e nt a l w i l l definitely put Region X in the bucket list of adventure tourists all over the world once it is completed in 2016. The theme park’s major attractions include a 2,500 square meter (sq.m.) water combo wave pool; 1,000 s q . m . Aq u a P l ay h o u s e Pool; 1,100 sq.m. “Slow R i v e r R i d e” ; 1 2 m e t e r high water slide towers and splash pools; a 1,200 sq.m. Events Tent and 300 sq.m. Children’s Pool. “Our location gives us a definite advantage over count r ies wit h simi lar, existing attractions like China, Korea, Japan and the ASEAN,” said Engr. Elpidio M. Paras, chairman o f U C - 1 C o r p o r at i o n , the holding company of t h e Pa r a s f a m i l y w i t h interests in cable television, telecommunications, business process outsourcing and eco-adventure tourism. “Water parks in these areas usually operate only 3-4 months in a year compared to all year round for Seven Seas,” he noted. “C omp are d to t heir 25 percent availability, we have 75 percent, which would allow more guests to visit us, the weather permitting.”

The latest venture is just the latest in a growing list of adventure tourism dest i nat i ons and f i r ms pioneered by the group: Dahilayan Adventure Park, home to Asia’s longest dual zipline and a plethora of other unique rides such as Drop Zone and the Flying Lizard at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Great White Water Tours, one of the city’s pione er ing w hite water rafting outfitters; the first Duck Tour in the Philippines; and Paras Beach Resort in nearby Camiguin island, which offers scuba diving, snorkeling, banana boat and jet skiing. Although it is primarily aimed at the local market, Seven Seas has the potential to become a major player in the Asian amusement water park industry which now boasts of global standard destinations such as Sunway Lagoon in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia; Adventure Cove Waterpark; Zhuhai Chime-Long Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin, Zhuhai, People’s Republic of China, part of the ChimeLong International Ocean Resort vying to become the “Orlando of China;” and Waterbom Bali and Jakarta, Park and Spa in Tuban, Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia. “The basic concepts for a World Class Water Park

Boomerang Slide

is to have unique slides and rides which can’t be found anywhere else,” said Engr. Elpidio M. Paras, UC-1 Chairman, who has extensively visited water parks all over the world prior to starting work on Seven Seas. “You’ve got to have bragging rights to attract people to something w h i c h c a n’t b e f o u n d anywhere else.” For Seven Seas, these include the Family Rafting/ Lazy River Ride with wave generator ; Family Wave Pool; Tsunami Surf Pool; Boomerang Raft Ride; Spiral Multi-Slide (four different

Aerial view of Seven Seas Waterpark & Resort development at Bgy. Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental

Backyard funnel tornado water slide

patterns); two-man rafting slide; Multi-Platform Aqua Playhouse; Kid’s slides and spray cannons and Lily Pad Obstacle Course for the first phase; and the multirider Abyss Tornado Ride; Aqualoop/body slide (the only near vertical looping waterslide); and Whizzard 3-lane Mat Racing Slide for the second phase. Initially designed to accommodate 200,000 g u e st s an nu a l ly, S e ve n Seas has the capacity to accommodate up to 2,000 guests daily which should make it a primary spark plug to fire up tourism in Northern Mindanao. UC-1 is optimistic Seven Seas can easily breach this volume of guests since it’s optimally situated to tap into its target domestic and international markets through the existing and emerging infrastructure

of the region. The Laguindingan Airport is a mere 30-minutes drive away and is already programmed for expansion as an international standard facility. Even before the expansion gets underway, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is already expecting chartered flights of Korean tourists to start arriving this year. By land, the park is just 1.8 kilometers (kms.) to the Bulua West Bound Terminal which is the commuter hub for land based buses and vans plying routes to Lanao, Misamis Occidental and Western Mindanao. From Opol poblacion to Barra is a mere 2.5 kms. The faci lity its elf is directly linked to the newly opened four lane West Coastal Highway by a 300 meter access road, and sea travelers coming

from Camiguin and the Visayas can take a relatively t r a f f i c f re e 3 0 - m i nut e ride through this artery upon disembarking at the Cagayan de Oro Port at Macabalan. Thus, guests have the option of hopping on a plane from Manila or a ferry from Cebu, Camiguin or Bacolod/Iloilo and back ag ai n t a k i ng t he ni g ht voyages or night flights for a day’s fun at Seven Seas. However, the planners are already looking beyond the day trips to longer weekend sojourns in the near future which would give guests a comprehensive Adventure Package including Dahilayan Adve ntu re Park , Gre at White Water Tours, Paras Beach Resort and Seven Seas. -30-

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