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Wedding of the Year 2015:
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elatives a n d friends of Christian and Vianncy (nee Ramos) Unabia who knew the story that led to their wedding last 31 July 2015 couldn’t help but tear up when the groom’s mom started her talk during the reception which followed at the Xavier Sports and Country Club with the greeting, “Magandang Buhay!” Avid fans of Kapamilya telenovelas know those words from the hit ABSCBN Prime Time series
“Dream Dad” by “Be Careful With My Heart” director Jeffrey Jeturian. The series focused on a young orphaned girl, portrayed by child actress Jana Agoncillo, who was searching for a loving family, and comes across Baste --a bachelor president of a company who is trying to move on from a heartbreak. The parallels to the couple’s real life romance are astounding, to say the least, and Mrs. Erlinda (Gingging to friends) couldn’t have chosen a
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more appropriate blessing to bestow for the occasion. Held at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in Xavier Estates, the afternoon wedding was immediately followed by cocktails and dinner at the adjacent Xavier Sports and Country Club ballroom dressed up to the nines in a Game of Chance Motif by Ojie Marquez. The entourage was led by Flower Girls D re w U n a bi a , P a m e l a Rementizo, Lyselle Desquitado, Kathe Unabia followed by Coin Bearer Derby Unabia, Bible Bearer Glenn Mich Unabia and Ring Bearer Klein U. Magsalay. Next came Bridesmaids Carmela Celyn Desquitado, Halseyle Lagbas, Grace Boniao, Gillian Michelle Nacasabog in fiery red gowns, with Groomsmen Herric Lobitse, Mark Atilano, Daryl Unabia, Geophry Ang as quintessential Men in Black, all by Benjie Manuel. WEDDING/PAGE 2
Portrait by Blues Marquez Photography
Magandang Buhay, Christian and Vianncy!
Christian & Vianncy Kiss by BMP
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dictated, the couple’s first meal with the slicing of the cake and wine toasting followed. Next, Mrs. Erlinda Unabia welcomed the guests to the reception, stressing how welcome Vianncy was to the family seeing how good she was for Christian. The sumptuous reception meal followed with the various tables drawing lots to see who got to get their pictures with the newlyweds taken first to qualify for the proceeding to the banquet table. Yaiks! After most everyone had stuffed themselves silly with the savory wedding banquet, the Xtatic Dancers consisting mostly of the couple’s titos and titas rendered their “Mafia-style” dance number. Best Man and groom’s brother Wowee (who is a really funny guy, he has a future career in comedy) and Vianccy’s Maid of Honor and BFF Mapple Mae Llamis rendered their toasts to the future of the couple. After another AVP of onsite photos by Blues Marquez Photography, the father of the groom, Rep. Peter “Señor Pedro” Unabia and the mother of the bride Mrs. Lilia Mejia shared their “Nuggets of Wisdom” with their children. Following another Onsite video by MVP Digital, newly minted groom Christian thanked everyone who had made their wedding a success, especially their respective families for seeing them through to their new life as a married couple.
In an online post prior to their departure for their honeymoon in Europe, the couple acknowledged those who made their wedding truly an affair to remember: HM Events with Ms. Hope D. Marquez as wedding organizer, with principal photography by hubby Blues and his Blues Marquez Photography team. Videography was rendered by Michael Alejandrino of MVP Digital Video and Reception photography by Rich Neri Concepcion and Raphy Arcaina while the reception music was spun by DJs were RB and Cocoy Banaag. The beautiful set up and desserts were executed by Swirlz Desserts while Pour’n’Mix Mobile Bar set up and manned the mobile bar. The excellent Cold and Carving Stations were set up and manned by Eric Yap’s Sentro 1850. The couple also extended their thanks and gratitude to the other following suppliers: Dancers: Xtatic and Hip101; Lights: Point Source Audio; Reception effects: Phoenix; Prenup Stylist/Model Manager: Zoe Botwin; Make-up Artist- Bride: Ronnie Lapuhapo; Make-up Artist for the Groom, Relatives and Entourage: Jan Gerigdig, Babes Salcedo, Rena Cubero, Dovince Gonzales, Chester Yacapin, Gigi Aiza, Arvin Bantaqui, Ralph Achas, Alex Genilsa, Weng Torres, Shelldon Frias, Cocoy Sabanal, Skiyah, Charmelle Rivera. Invitation: ISG Print Ideas; Choir: Music and friends, and Soloist: Ian Nuer.
Then came the distinguished Secondary Sponsors with Dr. William and Mrs. Darlene Padilla (Candle); Gen. Lyndel and Mrs. Ma. Cecilia Desquitado (Veil) and Mr. Ryan and Anabelle Fabillan (Veil). They were followed by Principal Sponsors Hon. Jerome and Mrs. Enrie Lagbas, Mr. Rene and Atty. Nelly Garcia, Dr. Julius and Mrs. Rachel Platon and Mr. Julito and Mrs. Eva Boncales. Next came the groom’s parents Rep. Peter M. Unabia and Mrs. Erlinda S. Unabia and Mrs. Lilian Mejia. Finally, the bride sashayed up the red carpet in a resplendent white fantasy by Boogie Musni Rivera on the arm of Dr. Hernando “Nandy” Mejia with Maid of Honor Ms. Mapple Mae Llamis attending to her mind boggling train. The groom was already waiting at the altar in blazing white tuxedo with red trim also by Boogie Musni Rivera, waited on by Best Man and brother Joshue “Wowee” S. Unabia. The wedding ceremony was presided by Fr. Roel Bontol assisted by Fr. Eleno Constantino Magtrayo. The traditional post-nup pictorial at the church followed thence the guests proceeded to the Xavier Sports and Country Club for the cocktails. Following a breather, they next headed upstairs to the grand ballroom for the start of the reception with the entrance of the entourage headed by the Best Man, Groomsmen and Bridesmaids. This was followed by the grand entrance of the Parents of the Couple. A Pre-Nup Video by MVP followed, preceding the grand entrance of he couple in a dance with Xtactic Dancers. This was followed by another AVP of Pre-Nup Pictures by Blues Marquez Photography. F i n a l l y , t h e “ r e a l Slicing of the magnificent wedding grand entrance” of the cake by Cakeistry newly-wed couple and their first romantic dance followed, first with the parents of the groom, then the parents of the bride. Naturally, the traditional “gala-gala” followed with the sponsors and other well-wishers wishing the couple a good start in their married life with their gift offerings pinned to their garments. Likewise, as tradition
Interior Concept and Execution by Ojie Marquez
Vianncy and Family
Overhead shot by Blues Marquez Photography
Christian and Vianncy with Principal Sponsors
Christian and Vianncy with the Bridesmaids a n d Groomsmen
Christian and family by Blues Marquez Photography
Vianncy with Dr Nandi & Mrs Lilia Mejia and bridesmaids
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think a minute jhan tiafau hurst
cage the rage
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hink A minute.A newspaper reported about a man who had killed his best friend. Later the police asked the man what had happened. He answered: “My friend and I began talking peacefully about politics till we disagreed and argued. I killed him when I ran out of words.” A true story! Many of us lose control of our anger over the smallest things. When we think someone treated us rudely or talked to us without respect, or in a way we just don’t like. Or if another driver on the road cuts in front of us and offends us.watch out! They call it “road rage,” which many people now struggle with. However, if we can understand the real cause of our anger, we can begin to control it. Sometimes we get angry because we have unresolved anger from the past. We’re still angry about how somebody wronged or hurt us months or even years ago. Maybe it was a family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker. We still have not forgiven that person and let go of our anger. So our anger
is like a time-bomb inside us, ready to explode at the smallest offense, causing real hurt and damage to others, including ourselves. That’s why it’s so important for us to forgive that person and get over it! In fact, it’s the only way we’ll get free to get on with healthy, happy living. Other times we react in anger to little things just because we’re very tired and stressed. Like the mother who hardly slept the night before and worked hard all day. So when her little boy accidentally spills his drink she should remember that she’s just tired. Then she won’t lose control and punish her child for a simple mistake. Remember, we all make mistakes. So why not ask Jesus to forgive you for letting your anger control you? Today, ask Him to take control of your heart so you can start learning to master and control your anger. If you don’t start today, you just might lose control and say or do something you’ll regret the rest of your life. Just Think a Minute.
Bakita ang pinoy kulang sa disiplina sa paghawak ng pera? May mga kakilala ba kayong mga…. Kulang na nga ang sweldo pero tuloy pa rin ang luho? Hindi na makabayad sa upa pero panay pa rin ang gimik? Lubog na nga sa utang pero tuloy pa rin ang pangungutang? Naging parte na ng kultura nating mga Pinoy ang pagiging kulang sa disiplina. Saan ka man magpunta may mga nagpapakita ng ganitong kahinaan. At sa palagay ko kaya kulang sa disiplina ang ilang mga Pinoy ay tila ini-idolo si … JUAN TAMAD Gusto laging mag-relax habang NAGHIHINTAY na lang palagi na mahulog ang mga biyaya. Lubog na lubog na sa utang pero tamad pa din gumawa ng paraan para matuto na maka-ahon sa pagkakautang. Masipag lang sa paghahanap ng mga DAHILAN para matakasan ang mga responsibilidad. Ang iba naman kaya kulang sa disiplina ay dahil … MASYADONG EMOTIONAL Iniisip na i-comfort ang sarili after a very tiring work kasi DESERVE ang mag-chill. Deserve nga naman mag-relax pero syempre mas deserve kung ang pagkakagastusan ay makakatulong hanggang sa future at hindi magiging pabigat. May mga katwiran din na
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Tama na ang pagyayabang kung ikaw ay madaming pambili! Mas NAKAKABILIB ang isang taong MATALINO sa paggastos kaysa ipinakikitang kaya niyang gumastos. HANDA SA PAGBABAGO Huwag kang matakot sa pagbabago. Posibleng mahirap ang proseso ng pagbabago pero definitely may MAGANDANG RESULTA na naghihintay para sayo. THINK. REFLECT. APPLY. Kulang ka pa din ba sa disiplina? Gusto mo bang maging disiplinado? Kung oo, ano ang ginagawa mo para maging disiplinado?
energy transition dialogue in berlin
Editor-in-Chief shaun alejandrae yap uy
Editorial MIKE BAÑOS Consultants CHENG ORDOÑEZ
TAN by CH IN KE E
KLAUS DORING
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na kailangan magbago kaya steady lang sa “normal” na gawain. Inaatake ng KATAMARAN kaya ayaw kumilos para mas mapabuti ang kinalalagyan. Feeling importante kaya ang iniisip ay EXEMPTED siya sa pagbabago. At ang expected ay ang mga nasa paligid niya ang magbabago para sa kapakanan niya. Sa sobrang FOCUSED sa sarili para magpasikat, hindi na napapansin ang mga mali na nagagawa. Dahil dito, hindi nakikita ang ilang areas na kailangan maimprove. Yan ang ilang dahilan kung bakit kulang sa disiplina ang mga Pilipino. Remember, “You can’t change the world, but you can change your world.” At magagawa mo ito sa pamamagitan ng pagiging … MASIPAG Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE and you will gain positive rewards in the future. Mas mahirap man ang maging masipag, hindi hamak naman na mas maganda ang maidudulot nito para maging successful ang iyong buhay. PRACTICAL Huwag magpadala sa emosyon every time you will decide on how you will spend your money. Dapat ALIGNED sa long-term goals mo ang bawat paggastos mo. MAPAGKUMBABA
have my say
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Section Editor JOE PALABAO
“kailangan” bilhin ang isang bagay para mas mapadali ang buhay. Kadalasan kasi kapag lumaki ang nakukuhang income, nagaadjust ang lifestyle at nagbabago na din ang set of guidelines ng pangangailangan. Kung noon ay nakakapag-enjoy pa sa isang putahe sa hapag kainan, ngayon ay lagi ng sa mamahaling buffet na restaurant ang dinner. Meron naman na sadyang … NAGPAPASIKAT LANG Feeling Jack ng Titanic at ang thinking ay: “I’m the king of the world!” Damang dama na walang makakapigil sa kanya. Papatunayan pa sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakitang tao na kaya niyang bilhin ang pinakamahal na mga pagkain sa mundo. Hindi pa makukuntento at i-popost pa sa Facebook at Instagram ang bawat pictures ng mga ito. Ipagmamalaki na kayang bumili ng napakagarang sasakyan kahit ang totoo ay hindi naman afford. Ipangungutang naman talaga ang pang-down payment maging ang pang-monthly amortization. Pero kahit ang pambayad sa utang ay hindi din naman siguradong mababayaran. Basta magmukhang COOL at SUCCESSFUL, ayos lang kahit walang sure na pambayad. Higit sa lahat, kaya kulang sa disiplina ay dahil … AYAW MAGBAGO Hindi kayang aminin sa sarili
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got another invitation on my desk. For the sake of our following generations - I wouldn’t say NO to it. I am a dying-hard environmentalist since many years. I admire people, who are really taking care of our Mother Nature. I am talking about people, who didn’t only blow empty words into our sky.Let’s follow deeds! On the other hand, conferences such as the one in Berlin on March 26 an 27, 2015 are badly needed and important. The Federal Government and the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) together with its
sectoral associations will be holding the “Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2015”. Indeed, the first one and a half decade of the 21st century have shown that our globe faces abundance of challenges and new opportunities. International networking and innovation are enabling people in more and more regions of the world to have a stake in industrial growth. Meanwhile climate change and the scarcity of resources make it unmistakably clear that new paths must be found to cover
the growing demand of energy, and to do so in a sustainable way. The German Federal Government is initiating an international dialogue to tackle these challenges. Together with energy policy experts, industry representatives and civil society actors from over all the world, one can only hope and pray to develop solutions towards an international energy transition. Joining this conference will be, among many others, German Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter
Steinmeier as well as German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel and Maros Sefcovic, Vice President “Energy Union” European Commission as well as Foreign Minister Denmark Martin Lidegaard. To be discussed shall be many topics about “New Energy Policy - a global challenge for the 21st century”. As I said earlier here: I pray for actual deeds - for a real switch to future in the world and especially for ThirdWorld-Countries like the disaster prone Philippines.
*** Ideas, comments or suggestions? Email me: doringklaus@gmail.com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.
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Globe Telecom sets global trend for internet adoption thru Free Facebook campaigns Globe Telecom set a global trend to promote internet adoption through the Free Facebook campaigns it has implemented over the past two years, in support of the objective of internet. org, a Facebook-led initiative to provide data connectivity to two-thirds of global population. Following Globe Telecom’s successful Free Facebook campaign, which encouraged internet adoption among Filipinos, other telco providers are following the initiative of promoting and increasing data connectivity among mobile customers. Globe generated a data customer growth of 110% over the telco’s two Free Facebook campaigns, indicative that the campaign has been an effective tool in enhancing internet adoption in the country, Daniel Horan, Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Group, said. “Our partnership with Facebook enabled more Filipinos to gain internet
connectivity, in line wi th the vision of internet. org to allow more and more people to have free access to internet services. Globe Telecom is extremely honored to be a pioneering force in improving internet adoption, an example that is now being followed by other telcos locally and globally,” Horan said. As corporate partnerships go, few are probably more relevant in our country today than the ongoing relationship between Facebook and Globe Telecom. Together, these two giants introduced the Philippines to “Free Facebook” back in 2013. As evidenced by a recent study, the campaign significantly changed the landscape of the mobile Internet space in the entire country, Horan said. A recent whitepaper published by Globe and Facebook outlined how Globe’s efforts and massive investments to scale the necessary infrastructure for free/PAGE 11
Globe President & CEO ErnestCu joins leaders around the world during a dinner hosted by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Kneeling from left to right: Mario Zanotti, Senior EVP, Latin America, Millicom; Augie Fabela II, Vimpelcom; Javier Olivan, VP of Growth and Analytics, Facebook; Ernest Cu, CEO, Globe Telecom; Daniel Hajj Aboumrad, CEO, Telcel; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, CEO, Telenor; Dan Rose, VP for Partnerships, Facebook; Chris Daniels, VP of Business Development, Facebook.
GCash powers GrabTaxi Philippines’ reimbursement system for drivers GrabTaxi drivers can now receive reimbursements through the GCash GrabTaxi card
GrabTaxi drivers can now experience the convenience of GCash, the flagship mobile money service of Globe Telecom, with their very own GCash GrabTaxi card. G-Xchange, Inc., the operator of GCash, recently formed a partnership with GrabTaxi Philippines. The partnership offers to its over 5,000 drivers an easy, safe and hassle-free reimbursement system using GCash Payroll, a funds disbursement service linked to a
Globe/TM SIM where one can receive and withdraw cash transfers. At the recent GrabTaxi Driver’s Day held at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds, participating drivers got the chance to sign up and claim their GCash GrabTaxi card that came with a free Globe Prepaid SIM. With the new system of payment, GrabTaxi can now easily remit drivers’ reimbursements through the GCash GrabTaxi card. GrabTaxi gcash/PAGE 11
G-Xchange, Inc. Sales Issuance Director Albert Antig (right) with one of the first taxi drivers to enjoy the new GCash GrabTaxi Card
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PANAAD 2015: A HOLY WEEK RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL AT Camiguin Province “Island Paradise of the Pacific”
Director Catalino “Butch” E. Chan III, Region X Tourism Czar By Joe Palabao/BWM VP for Marketing
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ne of the major religious events to the take place in the Province of Camiguin Northern Mindanaothe “Island Paradise of the Pacific” is the annual religious activity “PANAAD 2015”. This year’s, PANAAD Religious Festival 2015 is observed by the whole Christendom which starts during Holy Week to commence on Holy Thursday-April 2, Good Friday-April 3-Black Saturday to Easter Sunday April 5, 2015. PANAAD 2015 is a gathering of people from all walks of life coming to Camiguin Province
for a yearly devotion to spend the Holy Week by walking the 64 kilometers circumferential road around the Island and trekking the tedious old volcano as expression of penitence and spiritual enrichment and also is normally associated with church visits or the “Visita de Iglesia” and Station of the Cross going up the Old Volcano. “Panaad” is a local dialect which means “promise”. Northern Mindanao Regional Director-Tourism Czar Catalino ‘Butch’ E. Chan 111 issued a Holy Week Travel Advisory that travellers from Cagayan de Oro and outlaying cities
and provinces nearby are advised to take an hourly bus from Agora Terminal (Rural Transit) that will bring the tourists to Balingoan Municipality Port of Misamis Oriental (2 hours land trip one way), then take an hour ferry (almost every hr. P179/ pax) to bring them to Benoni Wharf in Camiguin Province-Island Paradise of the Pacific. By air, Cebu Pacific also flies to Camiguin-CebuCamiguin four (4) times a week (MWF.SA/SU) leaving Cebu at 6:10 A.M. and arriving Camiguin at 7:00 A.M. Given this connectivity, this is the
best time to discover and enjoy the new global tourist destination in the world its natural wonders and historical landmarks that will make the stay of tourists memorable and exciting aside from its famous local delicacies and warm hospitality from its people. Camiguin is a pearshaped island province located at the Northern tip of Mindanao and is blessed with great vistas, exotic waterfalls, hot and cold springs, majestic mountains and volcanoes, coral reefs and pristine beaches. Its popularity is also known for its sweet lanzones, seafood’s and unhurried lifestyle as
well as friendly and Godfearing people, thus most tourists call this beautiful island province as an “Island of Your Imagination” and “Island Born of Fire”. Today, CAMIGUIN PROVINCE is now known to the global tourism industry “THE ISLAND PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC.” For assistance you may call 088-8564048 (Department of Tourism 10), 088-387-1022 (Governor’s Office, Camiguin, (09174456565) Coast Guard Cagayan de Oro, (09163630139) Balingoan and (09052929327) Camiguin Substation.
IGBALALAY HILLS: HOME OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE For the last eighteen (18) years, Igbalalay Hills, Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City is the home of the Miraculous Our Lady of Guadalupe-whose original image comes from Tepeyac, Mexico. Faithful devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe has
to cross the same riverstream of Tablon-Agusan River nine (9) times to reach the final destination- the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is majestically situated on top of a Hill-with hundreds of steps for a devotee to reach and be
at peace with God and nature. In observance of Holy Week from March 30 to April 5, 2015, thousands of devotees are expected to visit the Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Igbalalay Hills crossing the river nine (9) times and
make a sacrifice of love, meditation and penance. It is believed that whatever you ask and request from God the Almighty through the Intercessions of Our Lady of Guadalupe it will always be granted. Passing board exams, answered prayers for favors
requested, good health and many other favors are granted by our Lady if the devotees will request will pure hearts and with the best of intentions in life. This Lenten Season and during Holy Week 2015, we wish to invite all devotees to make a visit to
Igbalalay Hills by crossing the Agusan-Tablon River, trek a while, see the verdant environment, see the rock formation, the mountains and finally reach your final destination: IGBALALAY HILLS-HOME OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE.
Brod Boy Estoque - Caretaker of Igbalalay Hills, Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Literacy, livelihood skills training March 16-22, 2015
ALS way of helping people live an inspiring life By Wendy O. Egoy
“Ind ay” wou ld b e t he most obvious source of inspirat ion for t he learners in Department of Education-Alternative Learning System (DepEdALS). She was a product of ALS and often spoke of how the knowledge and skills she learned there guided her in her decisions. And these lessons on critical thought and reflection gave her strength throughout the trials of her career to survive the rigid demands of being a cosmetologist. Like thousands of students in her younger years, she knew she wanted to be a teacher. But she never had a chance of e ven complet ing hig h school as her parents could not afford to send her to school due to various problems and financial constraints. Eventually, she was hopeless in fulfilling that dream. She never considered ALS as a serious option
but decided to take t he Accredit ation and Equivalency (A&E) exam as a practice test. Fortunately, the test results showed that she possessed competencies equivalent to that of which she could take career course such as cosmetology. Today, whenever you ask “Inday” how she earns P2,000 to P4,000 weekly by providing haircutting, manicure and pedicure ser vices, foot spa, and make-up ser vices to community clients, she would simply say, “Just get enrolled in ALS and get to grips with your beauty care instruments.” Informal skills Training Programs The Malaybalay City ALS Learning Center, in partnership with local government units and other stakeholders, conducted various skills trainings s u c h a s d re s s m a k i n g , flower arrangement, table-
skir t ing, t able napkin folding , t able-s ett ing , i n c lu d i n g m o t orc y c l e driving, among others. There were also skills trainings on cosmetology, body massage therapy and reflexology. The activity aims to provide them livelihood skills to improve their lives and gain additional income for their families— especially those in need of e du c at i on s e r v i c e s like laborers, street folks, victims of armed conflicts, inmates, probationers, solo parents, differently-abled, c are g i ve rs , an d ot h e r deprived, depressed and underserved groups, the DepEd said. Ta p p i n g t h e y o u t h’s Bayanihan spirit This is a continuing fundraising movement dubbed “Piso-piso para sa batang gapanarbaho” (a peso for a working student) initiated by San Isidro College to support ALS students’ needs in school supplies and materials.
L e a r n i ng a n d s k i l l s training behind bars “Dodong” is a 26 yearold inmate of Malaybalay City Jail who is now an A L S e n r o l l e e . Un d e r the ALS curriculum, he is learning through interactive modules and learning sessions at an agreed schedule between them (the inmates), jail m a n a g e m e nt a n d t h e learning facilitator. The basic curriculum of ALS include communication skills, c r it i c a l t h i n k i n g a n d problem solving, sustainable use of resources/productivity, self-development, community development, and expanding one’s world vision. “I’ve never enjoyed life as much as I do right now. And all the time I’m in here, I will be learning more and working towards my personal dream,” he said. ALS serves as part of the inmates’ rehabilitation and makes them better
prepared for reintegration into the mainstream of society. For Dodong, ALS has changed his outlook in life. “If before, I ignored education, now, I see it as a light that will brighten my path as I start a new life once I shall have served my sentence and rejoin the community,” he said. Interested L earners: Where to go for ALS? There are several offices you can contact if you’re interested in becoming a learner to volunteer for ALS programs. You can either visit the nearest district or division office of DepEd, where they can give you a full account of ALS programs, or you can go to DepEd schools and barangay and municipal of f i c e s t o g e t prop e r information on how to join the program. Life-changing ALS programs Research showed that most Filipinos are not too
familiar with Alternative Learning System or ALS. Pe o p l e h a v e a v a g u e perception of what it is, or have no idea that these kinds of learning programs even exist or that such an idea has ever been established by DepEd. Chances are even if they have heard about it in the past, the news that ALS exists has not delivered the hope or the enlightenment it should bring. He n c e , w ord on it should spread like wildfire because definitely, it is life-changing. The ALS—as defined by DepEd-BALS—is an a lte r nat ive w ay of attaining basic education for elementary and high s cho ol c omp ar abl e to formal education. It is a free education program implemented by the DepEd under the Bure au of Alter nat ive Learning System, which benefits those who cannot afford formal schooling. (Wendy O. Egoy/DepEd-ALS/ RLRB, PIA 10-Bukidnon)
Where do broken phones go? Art for communities By Jesse Pizarro Boga of MindaNews
It’s time to rethink our mobile phone choices. Again. This time, it’s not going to be about which brand or model to buy. It’s going to be about how to deal with the old phones that we have forgotten after we got a brand new one. Where do old mobile phones go, really? And where are we headed in terms of dealing with the growing amount of e-waste largely driven by the fastpaced production of mobile technology? Planned what? There is a term used to refer to product design that doesn’t sit well with the idea of sustainability. It’s planned obsolescence. Wikipedia defines this as a “policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life, so it will become obsolete, that is, unfashionable or no longer functional after a certain period of time.” In Dictionary.com, it’s “a method of stimulating consumer demand by designing products that wear out or become outmoded after limited use.” According to The Economist, it’s “a business strategy in which the obsolescence (the process of becoming obsolete) of a product is planned and built into it from its conception.
This is done so that in future the consumer feels a need to purchase new products and services that the manufacturer brings out as replacements for the old ones.” However seemingly wordy these definitions may be, they all point to one thing: nothing we purchase lasts that long anymore. Companies release into the market products with relatively short shelf lives, and consumers are left with little control over these things that they purchase in the long run. Products that are designed to fail in the long run include ink cartridges, lightbulbs, and even clothes! But let’s stick to our use of smartphones as a simple example. With b r a n d s a n d manufacturers coming up with new models annually (wasn’t it just yesterday when Apple announced the iPhone 5?), it’s hard not to consider getting a new one— especially when the ones that we currently own are not as durable anymore compared to the feature phones we had during the early 2000s (remember Nokia 3310 and its successors?). We o f t e n p a y t h e price (often literally) for extravagant, computer-like features in smartphones. We exchange the convenience of
having a smartphone with “super fast processor, super amazing camera, super lots of apps, and super everything” features for batteries that don’t last more than a day with 3G and WiFi turned on; the same batteries, even with rechargeable capacities become disposable when their charge cycles drop to unusable states. Worse, having them replaced may burn a hole in our pockets (especially if you use an iPhone that has a battery sealed and locked in the unit; only technicians can replace it for you for an exorbitant fee). We also deal with broken displays. We put on and throw away phone casings like underwear. We use plastic accessories that come and go. And before we know it, the current phone that we have is now obsolete, has limited tech support from the company that produced it, and is now in the dumps. Cough, cough. BlackBerry. Cough, cough. iFrail The business model behind our frail mobile phones persuades us to get brand new ones from time to time. Companies appear to deliberately limit the lifespan of devices to get consumers to get new ones every so often. This fast smartphone cycle ripples and creates a problem with electronic
waste (e-waste). According to Greenpeace, extremely large volumes of e-waste in the world end up in some places in Africa, India, and China. But this doesn’t mean that our community is excluded in the list. Aside from the piling waste, poisonous substances from these e-waste pose a threat to our health. Causes International lists hazardous substances that come from computers and smartphones: lead (in the solder), mercury (in switches and relays), and brominated flame-retardants. These can build up in our bodies and in the environment. Mounting invisibly In an Interaksyon.com report, Lira DalanginFernandez wrote that the government, the LGU responsible for e-waste (the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau, DENR-EMB), and NGOs have no record of the volume of e-waste in the country. Worse, these e-waste are “generated locally or dumped here from other countries through trade agreements.” In the same article, Richard Gutierrez, executive director of BAN Toxics said that “the difficulty is always getting the hard data on the volume of how much is getting into the Philippines. The best indicator is to get phones/PAGE 11
By Jesse Pizarro Boga of MindaNews
The Davao chapter of the Guild for Upholding and Harnessing Indispensable T al ents ( G UHIT ) Pi nas spread the art love last weekend as they held their first major exhibition for the benefit of the Badjao community in the city. The exhibit, called Unang Badlis, held at the Got Heart Gallery of The Peak in GMall Davao, showcased the art pieces of the young artists of the group who skillfully made use of graphite pens, charcoal, acrylic, oil, watercolor, color pencil, soft pastel, and even simple ballpoint pens to create vivid images on canvas. Rey Sugarol, president of GUHIT Pinas Davao, said that their group promotes the discovery, enhancement, and use of artistic talents as an act of involvement in common campaigns toward economic, political, social, environmental, moral, and
spiritual development. The group, which specializes on the visual arts, encourages young visual artists from all over the country to play their significant roles in the development of communities through art. GUHIT Pinas in Davao thrives in a Facebook group where they connect and share their experiences and ideas in making art; the group currently has over 2,000 members. Sugarol said that most of their members are young professionals and university students who came to love art as their passion. In the coming days, Sugarol said that the group is eyeing on holding live painting sessions in public spaces and exploring various themes relevant to the society. “Art is our lives, and through it, the guild lives with a purpose,” the group said.
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agbantog VDAY is a group of Kagayanons who share the same advocacy: seeing an end to violence against women, children, and LGBT members. They are a group of women – and men – who believe and understand the power they have in inspiring and encouraging others to heed the call and take action against the (physically and emotionally) painful battle against violence. They are students, artists, parents, professionals, and ordinary Kagay-anons who believe that they can use their talents and skills in reaching out to people. Pagbatog VDAY’s goal is to stage performances and activities that tell of the stories and experiences of women, men, children, and LGBT members, stories that tell us that violence is still very much around us, and stories that tell
us that it is possible to rise above painful challenges; working together to stop all the violence against women, children, the LGBT, and even against men. For this year, Pagbantog VDAY is presenting two exceptional shows: “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” and Eve Ensler’s worldwide phenomenon “The Vagina Monologues”. “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” and “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at Inside Out City, 4th floor, Montecarlo Building, CorralesHayes Streets on March 14 and 21, 2015. Curtains will be raised at 4:30pm. After an hour-long break, the curtains will be raised on The Vagina Monologues at 7pm. Donation tickets are priced at Php175 (for two shows) and Php200 (VIP – for two shows)
VDAY Cast Member Nadine Legaspi perform excerpts of a monologue where a girl discovers her “boobs” during a recent press conference, Demiren Hotel, Cagayan de Oro, March 10. (S.UY|BWM Photo)
and may be purchased online through vday. cdeo.ph or by calling or sending an SMS to 0917-8708792. Tickets are also available at Easy Leaning Tutorial
Center, Marigold Street, Carmen (near Bone & Skin Center). The benefit performances are presented by Pagbantog Kagayan in partnership
with JCI Kagayhaan Gold, Easy Learning Tutorial Center, and Stargate Dream Vacation Resort. Proceeds of the performances will
be used for projects benefitting the women survivors of Sendong. To learn more about the V-Day global movement, visit www.vday.org.
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given to the general public that last January 30, 2015, at about 9:34 P.M., a fire broke out inside the Hall of Justice Building, located along Archbishop Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City. Pending investigation and considering the extent of the damage physically perceived, the losses on property, documents, records and physical evidence for and in all actions , proceedings and other cases pending in the herein below listed branches of the Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, and to the Office of the Clerk of Court, holding offices thereat, are namely:
Branch 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39
Presiding Judge Hon. Florencia S. Abbu Hon. Dennis Z. Alcantar Hon. Evelyn Gamotin Nery Hon. Bonifacio M. Macabaya Hon. Gil G. Bollozos Hon. Richard D. Mordeno Hon. Vincent F.B. Rosales Hon. Henry B. Damasing Hon. Arthur L. Abundiente Hon. Jose L. Escobido Hon. Emmanuel P. Pasal Hon. Marites Filomena Rana-Bernales
VDAY Cast Members April Noellie Armilla, Car-lene Dela Cruz, Shaun Pilapil, and Nadine Legaspi perform excerpts of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” during a recent press conference, Demiren Hotel, Cagayan de Oro, March 10. (S.UY|BWM Photo)
Are considered TOTAL. This Notice is in compliance with Section 2 of Act No. 3110- entitled AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE RECORDS OF PENDING JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, AND FILES OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, DESTROYED BY FIRE OR OTHER PUBLIC CALAMITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Further take notice of the following provision of the above-mentioned statute –
Sec. 29. In case the parties interested in a destroyed record fail to petition for the reconstitution thereof within the six months next following the date on which they were notice in accordance with section two hereof, they shall be understood to have waived the reconstitution and may file respective actions a new without being entitled to claim the benefits of section thirty-one hereof. Counsels and all interested parties are hereby directed to apply for reconstitution of the records of their proceeding within the periods prescribed under the law.
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, February 09, 2015.
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VDAY Cast Members Mark Diovannie Cavan, Christer Kim, Dennis Flores, and Dan Angelo Custodio perform excerpts from “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” during a recent press conference, Demiren Hotel, Cagayan de Oro, March 10. (S.UY|BWM Photo)
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data usage (e.g., its massive 3G rollout), along with its drive to increase smartphone penetration, set the stage for a breakthrough in Internet penetration in the country. This breakthrough would come in the form of the “Free Facebook” campaign, which was launched in October 2013 for the first phase and again in October 2014 for the second phase. The results of the campaign clearly demonstrate the longterm impact of the partnership. Over the first phase of the program, the number of data users on Globe’s network doubled, and Globe prepaid subscribers active on mobile data grew from 14% to 25%. The partnership also had an enduring effect that was sustained even after the campaign ended. After the first phase, Globe was able to continue acquiring twice the number of new mobile data users versus prior levels, even when access to Facebook was no longer free. As a result, the Free Facebook campaign helped drive an increase of 6 million Filipinos actively using mobile internet during the period. “The partnership does not end there. Globe and Facebook will be launching new and exciting offers to make mobile internet further accessible via Internet.org, aiming to make more subscribers connected by providing
a safe environment for browsing without incurring unexpected charges. More details to be released very soon.” Horan said.
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drivers from Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao no longer have to visit GrabTaxi offices or garages to claim their reimbursements, saving them more time and making them more productive. With their new card, they will be able to withdraw from any of the 13,000 Megalink ATMs and more than 7,000 GCash outlets nationwide. “We are privileged to be part of the driving force of GrabTaxi’s continued success by harnessing technology in boosting their operations and giving their drivers a wonderful experience when it comes to reimbursements through the GCash GrabTaxi card,” said GXI President and CEO Xavier Marzan. Acting General Manager for GrabTaxi Natasha Bautista also shared, “We take care of our dedicated GrabTaxi partner drivers in the same way that we take care of our valued passengers. With this partnership with Globe and GCash, we are assured that we can better provide more innovative solutions that will benefit our GrabTaxi drivers.” Apart from the GCash GrabTaxi card registration and card distribution, cab drivers also enjoyed free haircut, free massage, medical and dental check-up, as well entertainment
from radio personality Papa Jack and all-female singing group Mocha Girls at the GrabTaxi Driver’s Day. GrabTaxi, available for FREE download on iOS, Android, and Blackberry platforms, is the first and largest taxi app in Southeast Asia that enables passengers to book taxis in just a few taps on their smartphones. It aims to revamp the local taxi industry by introducing simple and cost effective mobile-based technology to both drivers and passengers. For more information about GCash and various services it offers, visit www.globe.com.ph/gcash or call 2882 straight from your Globe mobile phone for more details.
potentially polluting electronic equipment is deposited into landfill in the country.” They believe that these sorts of waste should be re-used or recycled through fully licensed and accredited channels, and Envirocycle claims to be the “only fullservice environmental processor of electronic waste in the Philippines being equipped to handle virtually all types of electronic waste streams.” This firm is accredited by the DENR as a Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TSD) Facility capable of handling not just e-waste but a variety of other hazardous waste: cathode ray tubes (of TVs and computer screens), busted fluorescent lamps (BFLs), used lead-acid batteries (ULABs), ink toners from page 9 and cartridges, used oil, the data on electronics contaminated containers, solder dross, solder — for example, TVs possessed by households. paste, and more. E-waste recycle In Cebu, Davao and is also alive in small Marikina, for example, communities in the it’s two TVs per country. The E-waste household. But you can Project (Facebook.com/ expect that in five years, TheEwasteProject) is a they will change their trash collection drive units, and what makes of old, defective and the turnover fast is the presence of second-hand obsolete electronic devices. The proceeds goods from Korea (and) of this project will be Japan, thus most buyers used to build a computer gravitate to the cheapest laboratory of an product as long as it’s educational institution. working.” aThen there’s also What we can do IRI Philippines, Inc. But the good news is that there are some ways (www.iri.com.ph), said we can deal with the tech to be the first company in the Philippines that world’s growing concern specializes in solid on e-waste. waste recycling and For example, reclamation services. Envirocycle Inc., a full service e-waste recycling According to their website, the company company, has recycling has been in service program driven by the since 2001; it matches goal to “assure that no
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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2015 – AF - 012 “ Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAGIBIG) against CECILE R. SAJONIA married to ALEX A. SAJONIA of B21, Lot 14, Camella Homes, Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of January 26, 2015 amounts to SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE PESOS AND 47/100 ( PHP. 795,983.47), including interests and penalty, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will sell at public auction on April 15, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. AT THE CITY 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: TCT NO. T – 137-2010000727 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 14, Block 21, Psd-104305-017756 being a portion of Lot 3125, Cad 237), situated in the Barrio of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SEVENTY (70) sq.m. more or less, registered in the name of SPOUSES ALEX A. SAJONIA and CECILE R. SAJONIA. 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 herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
Cagayan de Oro City, March 5, 2015.
EJF FILE No. 2015 – AF - 043
Mortgagee,
- Versus –
GIANELLI O. MASUCOL Mortgagor
For : Extra-Judicial Foreclosure Of Real Estate Mortgage under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118
IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF JOHN BENEDICT ALVAR OLAERTS,
FC SP. PROC. CASE NO. 2015-AF-006
MARIA LIZA V. ALVAR OLAERTS AND RENE GILBERT OLAERTS, Petitioners. x-------------------------------------------------------/
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ORDER
NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2015 – AF - 043 “Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG) against GIANELLI O. MASUCOL, single of legal age, Filipino citizen, with postal address at LOT 21, BLK 068, Xavier Heights, HPI, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 16, 2015 amounts to ONE SIXTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE PESOS AND 60/100 (PHP. 169,285.60), including interests and penalty charges, the undersigned will sell at public auction on April 7, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. AT THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, City Tourism 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: TCT NO. T – 105142 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 21, Block 68, of the Cons. Subd. Plan, PCS-10-001207, being a portion of Lot 1 & 3, Pcs-104305-001147. Situated in the Barrio of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105) square meter more or less, registered in the name of GIANELLI O. MASUCOL. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, March 9, 2015.
(Sgd) AL PONCIANO R. DATU Sheriff IV CT: March 16, 23 & 30, 2015
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 37 Cagayan de Oro City
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and recover metals from these old devices. The money generated out of this partnership will proceed to constructing school buildings in Aklan. Aside from actively engaging with community projects like this, we can also be in the know of the upcoming projects by smartphone manufacturers and voice our concerns on e-waste and sustainability. Google’s modular smartphone, currently being developed as Project Ara, also poses a potential solution to smartphone sustainability. This kind of smartphone will allow users to customize their phone and minimizing e-waste. Google is closely working with Dave Hakkens, a designer in the Netherlands who is behind the Phonebloks community, an independent organization with the purpose of encouraging the development and production of products that produce less electronic waste. And as for right now, here’s a tip: dispose of your e-waste responsibly and reconsider your smartphone choice and hold up your next purchase. (Thoughts? Shoot them on Twitter @ jesiramoun)
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the waste disposal requirements of the country’s semiconductor and electronics industries. In 2004, IRI has become a fully-integrated waste recycling company. Another e-waste recycling program is spearheaded by companies who deploy electronic devices into the market. Globe Telecom has what the call a Project 1 Phone to “combat the dumping of e-waste and promote stronger social and environmental practices.” “Globally, we dispose almost 50 million metric tons of e-waste every year; that’s more than 2 million truck containers,” Globe’s campaign video showed. In a press release, the telco said that by donating old, non-working, or damaged electronic devices (phones, tablets, and batteries) we will be able to minimize the environmental and health impacts of e-waste. Anyone can donate their phones in e-waste bins located in every Globe nationwide. Globe partnered with TES-AMM, an e-waste recycler, to responsibly manage dead electronics. TES-AMM, with their knowledge on environment and waste management, will reuse
A verified petition for adoption has been filed by the above-named petitioners alleging, among others, that they are husband and wife, Belgian and Filipino citizens, respectively; that the minor sought to be adopted is the biological son of the petitioner wife, and that petitioners and the minor have been living together as a family since the time of the marriage of petitioners in 2008. Petitioners pray that judgement be rendered declaring the minor to be, to all legal intents and purposes, the child of petitioners. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, notice is hereby given that the same shall be heard on April 27, 2015 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Session Hall of RTC Branch 41, Luna St., Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City. Any interested person may file a written opposition or appear at the hearing to oppose the said petition. Let this Order be published in an accredited newspaper of general circulation once a week for three consecutive weeks at the expense of herein petitioners, the date of the last publication should be at least fifteen days before the date set for hearing of the petition. The Court Social Worker assigned to this Court is hereby ordered to conduct child and home study and make reports thereon to be submitted before the scheduled date of hearing. Also, at the expense of petitioners, let copies of this Order together with the petition be furnished to the RTC Social Workers assigned to this Branch, the City Prosecutor’s Office, the Office Of the The Solicitor General , 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.
SO ORDERED.
Done this 3rd of March 2015, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
(Sgd) EFREN G. MACABAYA Sheriff IV
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ABAMIN TECHVOC SCHOLARS FINISHED TESDA STEP PROGRAM
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Secretary Joel Villanueva Director General
ome seventy (70) Abante Mindano (ABAMIN) technical vocational scholars finished their training and graduated with flying colors last 18 of March 2015-3:30 P.M. at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)Kinoguitan National Agricultural School (KNAS) Quadrangle, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental. The graduates are scholars of TESDA’s Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) sponsored by the Hon. Congressman Maximo ‘Maxie’ B. Rodriquez of Abante Mindanao (ABAMIN) with the able support of the Hon. Congressman Rufus B. Rodriquez, District 11 of Cagayan de Oro City. Fifty (50) of these graduates finished Bread Making, Cake Making Training-Leading to Bread and Pastry Production NC 11 and twenty (20) graduates finished Shielded Metal and Welding (SMAW NC 1). Each graduate received from TESDA tool kits for bread and cake making and portable welding machine for SMAW graduates. Provincial Director Leo V. Velez congratulated the graduates and thanked Legislators Hon. Maximo B. Rodriquez and support of Hon. Rufus B. Rodriquez for sponsoring the scholarship of these graduates as they lift their standard of living through quality skills training and actual practice of knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial application for sustainable self-employment. The scholars are coming from the municipalities of the Province of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, and Cagayan de Oro City. He further said that these honorable Congressmen have given the youth opportunities to technical education program of TESDA to address the non-negotiable poverty and unemployment problem of the country today. In his message, he stressed that the
Hon. Secretary Joel Villanueva of TESDA has continually supported and implemented through Regional, Provincial, Municipal down to the Barangay Levels the technical vocational program by giving importance to the youth sector comprising 67% of the One Hundred Million population of the country by giving equal opportunities for self-employment and mainstream employment through Special Training for Employment Program (STEP). Along this line, Kinoguitan National Agricultural School (KNAS), a TESDA administered Technical School of the Province of Misamis Oriental has indeed prepared the bright future of these graduates. KNAS AdministratorCirilo A. Malacam, Jr. together with KNAS technical staff is proud
Leo V. Velez - Provincial Director, TESDA
to show and ensure the employability of these graduates as they strive for global competitiveness. The school has prepared them and show to the local and domestic industry their expertise and make revenues out of the skills they possess through the Special Training for Employment of TESDA. In an interviewMs. Mila ZaballeroAbesamis, Chief of Staff of ABAMIN told Cagayan Times that in their sponsorship program for technical vocational scholars, it is the first time that the graduates received tool kits for bread and cake makingconstruction painting kit and functional portable welding machines from TESDA. She further told Cagayan Times that ABAMIN staff was assigned to take care of their scholar at KNAS. Assigned staff from their
Congressional Office was always there 24/7 to take care of their needsfood, boarding house and other needs arising from their training until the time they finished and graduated with flying colors and face the world for employment. Much more to the surprise of the scholars they received allowances TESDA compensating to the actual number of training days they had with TESDA. The training also included a 4-day seminar on Entrepreneurial Skills of the graduates preparing them to be entrepreneurs in their respective localities. Each scholar was required to prepare their own simple and workable business plan. Self -employment creates a small medium enterprise and become skilled
workers and employees of big companies and enterprises as the end result of the TESDA’s STEP program. Kinoguitan National Agricultural School is administered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and managed by Vocational School Administrator 11- Cirilo A. Macalam, Jr., Lourdes Z. SinagoyaAssociate Professor 1/VIS Designate and Vanessa R. Baguio Nurse 11/AO Designate along with competent Staff and trainers. Present were Ms. Mila Zaballero-Abesamis, ABAMIN Chief of Staff together with Junriel Escobido. Representing Hon. Mayor Danilo A. Lagbas, Jr. of Kinoguitan was the presence of Hon. Municipal Councilor Gloria Velez Paglinawan.
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Director Leo V. Velez and staff of KNAS
Director Leo V. Velez receiving a token from Mr. Cirilo A. Macalam Jr., KNAS Vocational School Administrator II.
Director Leo V. Velez with Hon. Gloria V. Paglinawan, Ms. Mila Zaballero-Abesamis - Chief of Staff, ABAMIN and Administrator Cirilo A. Macalam.
Distribution of certificates to the graduates.
The graduates’ major sponsor, Hon. Maximo B. Rodriguez
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Rep. Peter m. unabia - Mis. Or., 1st District.
Mr. Mario Labisig - Sr. TESDA PO Specialist, Ms. Ma. Romana U. Ababao - First Congressional District Office of Misamis Oriental Chief of Staff and Hon. Gloria V. Paglinawan of the Municipality of Kinoguitan.
n a joint graduation ceremony of Kinoguitan National Agricultural School (KNAS) and the Regional Training Center of Tagoloan, a total of one hundred seventy four (174) scholars of Rep. Peter M. Unabia finished their training and graduated with flying colors last Friday-March 20, 2015, 3:30 P.M. at the TESDAKNAS Quadrangle. Misamis Oriental District 1 Rep. Unabia’s scholars were under TESDA’s Special Training for Employment Program (STEP). The program is in congruence of the program of Hon. Unabia under the mission of TESDA: Reaching to the masses the opportunities in human capital investment for inclusive growth of the youth in the communities of the country through technical vocational courses. Mr. Cirilo A. Macalam, Jr., presented the candidates for graduation: for AGRI-FISHERY Sector; Raise Poultry leading to Animal Production NC 11-twenty six (26); Raise Swine also leading to Animal Production 11-eighteen (18), for the TOURISM Sector; Bread
Making-twenty five (25) graduates and Cake Making-twenty five (25) graduates leading to Bread and Pastry Production NC 11 and METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTORShielded Metal ARC Welding (SMAW)-twenty four (24) graduates with a total of one hundred eighteen (118) for KNAS Campus. Likewise, Engr. Amado G. Amontos, Jr., also presented the candidates coming from the Regional Training Center-Tagoloan Campus the following graduates: Perform Single Unit Plumbing Installation and Repair Maintenance Works-leading to Plumbing NC 11- twenty five (25) and Install Wiring Devices/Install Lighting System-leading to Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC 11-twenty (20) graduates with an over- all total graduates of One hundred Seventy four (174). In behalf of Provincial Director Leo V. Velez, Mr. Mario Labisig-Senior TESDA PO Specialist confirmed the scholars as graduates in their field of training expertise. With proper monitoring of the
Ms. Lourdes Z. Sinogaya - Associate Professor 1/VIS Designate (middle) with guests.
Congressional Office of Rep. PM Unabia, these technical vocational graduates and guidance from TESDA Provincial Office and respective training centers they are expected to land profitable and good technical jobs in different companies and others will have their own business especially those who were trained for bread/cake making and welding graduates for they received tool kits and portable welding machines. Witnessing the grandiose graduation were representatives coming the TESDA PO headed by Mr. Mario Labisig-Senior TESDA Specialist representing Provincial Director Leo V. Velez , Ms. Ma. Romana U. Ababao the Chief of Staff of Rep. PM Unabia 1st District Congressional Office, Misamis Oriental, and Mr. Homer Jake C. Sadicon. Mrs. Lecia A. AbaoPESO Manager of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, the Hon. Danilo A. Lagbas, Jr., Municipal Mayor of Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental and Hon. Gloria Velez Paglinawan of LGU Kinoguitan.
Engr. Amado G. Amontos Jr. - PTC Training Center Administrator (left) with Mr. Cirilo A. Macalam Jr. - KNAS Vocational School Administrator II (right) with guest.
The graduates with guests, administrators and staff
Inside the box is a portable welding machine given to the SMAW graduates.
(from left to right) Mario Labisig - Sr. TESDA Specialist; Hon. Danilo A. Lagbas Jr. Kinoguitan Municipal Mayor; Ms. Maria Romana U. Ababao - Chief of Staff, First District, Mis. Or.; Hon. Gloria V. Paglinawan - Kinoguitan Counsilor; Engr. Amado G. Amontos Jr. - PTC Training Center Administrator; and Mr. Cirilo A. Macalam Jr.KNAS Vocational School Administrator II.
The graduates in their light moments while to be called for their certificates.
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