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Visitors laud General MacArthur Week Experience Mayors Oscar Moreno and Tinnex Jaraual pose for posterity with key players of Gen. Doglas MacArthur Week during the closing program held 17 March at VIP Hotel.
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isitors from Cagayan de Oro City’s sister city of Norfolk, Virginia, as well as those coming from outside the city in the Philippines, recently hailed the 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration of General Douglas MacArthur’s Breakout from Corregidor to Australia via Cagayan, Misamis and Dicklum, Tankulan (Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon). Held over March 13-17, 2017 (the same dates MacArthur and his party were in Cagayan and Del Monte in 1942), the weeklong festival of events included a reenactment of MacArthur’s arrival at Macabalan Pier, Cagayan and subsequent convoy to Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; a four-day free movie festival by an acclaimed Kagay-anon director, two World War II exhibits and four symposiums on how life was during wartime and the guerrilla resistance
Memorial Museum at the 75th anniversary commemoration of the escape of General Douglas MacArthur from Corregidor via PT Boat 41 to Cagayan de Oro then airlifted to Australia at nearby Del Monte pineapple plantation in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.” movement in Mindanao. “The first day was the re-enactment of this most Said Dr. Juan M. significant escape of WW Montero II, MD, FACS, II in the Pacific theater. It director of the General started with MacArthur’s Douglas MacArthur landing at the pier where Foundation and also representing MacArthur the unique scrambled egg-cap designed kiosk Memorial in Norfolk, stands in the area Virginia: “March 13, 14,15,16,17, designated as MacArthur Memorial Marker. There 2017 will be forever rests also the Norfolk etched in my series of mermaid, a gift to CdeO, MMMs--Memorable its seventh sister city.” Magic Moments. This “Along our way is now becoming to the airlift site, 60 complimentary to kilometers away, the Montero Medical MacArthur caravan Missions.” was enthusiastically “I represented the MacArthur Foundation/ greeted with hollers
by neatly dressed uniform hundreds of school children waving Philippines and U.S. flags with confetti, and, at some point, Japanese flags. That’s when I felt that time is truly a great healer.” “Another touching moment that struck me was half dozen barongclad Filipino scouts/ guerillas in their late 90s, one veteran 104 yrs. old in wheelchairs being honored at the Manolo Fortich marker reception.” Dr. Montero also remarked about the “most serendipitous happening” when he attended the presentation of 82-yr.old Ginger Hansen-Holmes from Falls Church, Virginia about her book, Guerilla Daughter. Ms. Holmes is the founder and President of the World War II American experience/PAGE 2
“I considered this image as one of the most inspiring photographs i captured during this year’s Kaamulan. There’s a story in this young man’s eyes i wanted to interpret and translate into words. Now, it make sense that “The eyes are the window of the soul”. “If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how very different our ideals of beauty would be”.” photo by clement dampal
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Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) Kuya National President Louie Ceniza (center) leads in the induction of new members of the CDO Diamond Eagles Club during rites held last Friday at Philtown Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. Also in photo are the officers of NMR4 led by Gov. Nelson Alonto-Sarapuddin (left, same row). PHOTO SUPPLIED
Global Chips introduces new HP products Story by MARK FRANCISCO
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LOBALChips Technoloogies, the leading information technology retailer in Northern Mindanao, brought to Cagayan de Oro the latest in HP DesignJet multifunction printer during a roadshow held last Friday at Seda Centrio. At only 36 inches long, the HP DesignJet T830 multifunction printer is built to last – this robust product handles activity at challenging sites, even construction! It produces prints three times faster than previous HP models. Witness A1/D-size prints delivered in in 25 seconds. And you can choose from 40- to 300-mL HP ink cartridges to fit your print volume. It also completes tasks intuitively – almost three times faster versus other devices – one touchscreen works like a
smartphone. Cut waste by 50 percent – print at half scale with automatic sheet feeder/tray. That means cutting on extra work and waste of wide rolls. No LAN needed – move this multifunction printer any time, any place your Wi-Fi signal can reach with wireless connectivity. The printer creates its own Wi-Fi network for easy connectivity with Wi-Fi Direct. Use integrated scanning to capture and
share feedback, enable archiving and more. Conveniently scan, share, print right from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a smartphone-like experience. Plus the T830 comes with an optional HP DesignJet rugged case to protect it from transport and on-site dust. HP DesignJet T830 multifunction printer is available exclusively at GlobalChips Technologies in Anrae Bldg., Chaves-Rizal Sts., Cagayan de Oro City.
Camp Adobo to hold Dahilayan event By MARK FRANCISCO
AN advocacy group calling itself Camp Adobo will be holding a five-day camping style event in Dahilayan Adventure Park in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon this April 26 to 30. Camp Adobo is the country’s most innovative children’s camp program that stirs up and entices your child’s awareness and appreciation for the Philippine’s rich culture and values. This unique recipe is mainly inspired by our strong desire to intensify children’s
appetite for Filipino flavored adventures. It comprises a specialized team of educators, events specialists, and outdoor aficionados who are certified through recognized training programs. Following is a four-day sample of activities: Camp Adobo Challenge, Larong Pinoy, wakeboarding, kite flying, Challenge Island, bonfire, tree planting, etc. There will also be telling Filipino stories such as stories, poems, plays, novels, music, dance and drama.
Campers will participate in a wide variety of sports activities, led by excellent sports instructors. They will absolutely be thrilled by the roster of races, mental tasks, hikes, low-mid level rope courses, and athletic performances. Recreational swimming in a beautiful outdoor facility and water sports are delightful elements of the camp schedule. Campers will have the chance to use their five senses to explore the Eco Resort and the farm animals that live there! There will also be an art event/PAGE 7
Guerillas of Mindanao (AGOM), her father Captain Charles Hansen a survivor himself. “It so happened that the Hansen family on the last stop of their incredible trek to hide from the Japanese invaders, settled in the evacuation area where our family was nearby in the hinterlands of our little barrio of Bayabas, Tago, Surigao del Sur. This was my birthplace in 1942 and Ginger’s little brother in 1944-both of us delivered by the only well known midwife, Mana Isid. Ginger’s sister Charlotte even helped heal my guerilla Uncle Julian’s war wound in his leg by applying the family’s sulfanilamide powder.” “Again, many thanks for pulling off a great CdeO week experience,” he added Holly Ann Hubler, a general member of the Norfolk Sister City Association (NSCA) and a former diplomat, was equally effusive in her praise. “Thanks so much for the outstanding time in CDO for Gen Douglas MacArthur’s week. It was so wellplanned and organized, and I felt the drama as
it unfolded back then. I had a wonderful and memorable stay.” “The activities were varied, the restaurants and food top-notch, and our Filipino hosts bent over backwards for us -such kin and warm hosts. There is nothing I would change! My hat goes off to you. Vonette and John were sterling to us. I’m forever grateful.” Joel Nathan “Bani” Logroño and his wife Mai, the film maker behind SPYRON AV Manila which produced the films “Unsurrendered 2” and “Valor: The Untold Story of Col. Emmanuel V. De Ocampo” saluted the hosts for having a “very organized event and we commend the organizers for involving the youth as much as possible in the festivities.” The young couple have partnered with the Philippine Veterans Bank to produce 3 films so far geared towards awakening the spark of patriotism in the youth by focusing on young World War II heroes millennials could relate to. “It was the biggest World War II history event that we’ve ever attended (in the 3+ years that we’ve been involved in the WWII community), bigger than
any we’ve ever seen in Luzon.” To further enhance the campaign to captivate the youth, Bani suggests a moderated symposium consisting of local veterans and historians, as a great way to pass down the stories in addition to the exhibits and films. Meantime, Marie Vallejo, author of the “Battle of Ising” and chief researcher of The Philippine Archives which digitized 280,000 records of guerrillas from the US National Archives also rated the weeklong festival as “Good and Full of Events.” “Food was tasty, sponsors and participants recognized and the itinerary controlled flow of events,” she commented in an email to this writer. “All people were so friendly and hospitable, reenactment was a great idea, and obvious that CDO spent and planned.” However, she noted some room for improvements especially in transportation arrangements, dress code protocols, missed hosted lunches and contact numbers of key persons.(The Night Stalker)
Former Mayor Tinnex Jaraual and his wife host dinner for the NSCA delegates at his Indahag residence
Officials from Phil. Veterans Bank, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, SPYRON AV Manila and BusinessWeek Mindanao enjoy lunch hosted by TGI Fridays with GM Nova Lumactod.
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Extension of deadline for 2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos announced The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) announces the extension of the deadline for submission of nominations to the search for the 2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Nominations will now be accepted until April 7, 2017. Ten (10) awardees—4 teachers, 3 soldiers, and 3 police officers— will be recognized this year for their service above and beyond the call of duty. Awardees will be selected under the following component Search programs—Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT) in partnership with the Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education; The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) in partnership with the Rotary Club of Makati Metro and the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and Country’s Outstanding Police Officers in Service (COPS) in partnership with the Rotary Club of New Manila East, PSBank, and the Philippine National Police. Qualified for the Search are teachers, soldiers, and police officers who have a minimum of 10 years in service, with at least “very satisfactory” ratings in the last 10 years. Those who are set to retire must have at least 3 remaining years of service. Qualified elementary and secondary teachers must have completed academic requirements for a Master’s Degree while Higher Education teachers must have a doctorate degree. Qualified AFP commissioned officers (Captain to Colonel) must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree
while AFP enlisted personnel (Corporal to Chief Master Sergeant) must have completed a High School degree. PNP commissioned officers (Police Inspector to Police Senior Superintendent) and non-commissioned officers (PO2 to SPO4) must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree. Nominees must have exhibited good moral character and must not have been charged guilty in any administrative or criminal case. The ten awardees will be honored during Metrobank’s 54th anniversary celebration in September. Each of them will receive one (1) million worth of cash prize, a trophy, and a medallion. The 2017 awardees will also be conferred the title “2017 Metrobank Foundation Fellows in Public Service” and will be given the opportunity to share their best practices through lectures across the country. Online nomination forms can be accessed through the Facebook page “Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos”. Printable copies of the nomination forms can also be downloaded via the MBFI website (www. mbfoundation.org. ph) to be submitted to the nearest Metrobank branch in your area. For further inquiries, you may call telephone numbers (02) 8988898, (02) 898-8757, (02) 945-7006 or mobile numbers 0956-873-4684 or 0933-522-4186. Please look for Dyan Tee or Neury Chan (SOT), Hero Hernandez (COPS), and Third Salang (TOPS). You may also send inquiries via email to oustandingfilipinos. mbfi@gmail.com.
NGCP, TESDA form ties to develop certification standards
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he partnership of two giants in the technical field will prove to be beneficial for current and future power line personnel in the country. Last March 20, NGCP joined hands with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to further improve the National Certification Standards of power line professionals. Through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, TESDA, represented by its Director General, Secretary Guiling A. Mamondiong, and NGCP, led by its President and CEO, Mr. Henry Sy, Jr., pledged to work together to develop the Filipino talent into internationally competent technical professionals. Dubbed as “everyday heroes,” NGCP’s linemen are the company’s respected workforce. “As the power industry is constantly growing, so too must the knowledge and competence of our men and women on the field,” stated NGCP. Secretary Mamondiong acknowledged NGCP’s contribution to TESDA’s ultimate goal of providing skilled employment, especially to the marginalized, the out-ofschool youth, returning OFWs, recovering addicts, among others. He notes that “We cannot do it on our own. We are going for helping everyone, even with our limited budget. [That is why] I am extending my appreciation to NGCP for this partnership.” Secretary Mamondiong also pledged to fast-track all processes and ensure the full implementation of the MOA. For NGCP’s part,
President and CEO Henry Sy, Jr. noted the importance of TESDA in building the capacity of potential skilled workers, “TESDA will play a major role especially in the improvement of the infrastructure industry. One major problem we experience is the lack of skilled laborers and other skilled personnel. With the infrastructure program launched by the administration, there will be a bigger demand for skilled workers. I am confident that with this partnership, we can contribute to meeting that demand. We are in a position to help, and with the support of TESDA, we will do a good job.”
The partnership also marked the launch the Line Ranger School—a 6-month program which aims to attract aspiring young talents to enlist in NGCP’s talent pool. NGCP launched the first batch of trainees for the Line Ranger School last February. One Hundred and Twenty (120) line rangers in four newly established schools located in North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, were accepted into the program. The line rangers, while on training, will be fullysupported by NGCP before they become full-fledged power line personnel. NGCP shall fund
the entire program, and provide training facilities and instructors. TESDA, for its part, will provide the training module standardization, program and facility accreditation, and certification of training course graduates. “We are delighted to be working with TESDA. The institution’s excellent reputation as the leading certification body for technical and skilled workers, and NGCP’s own track record in developing world-class professionals in the power sector, will provide greater credibility to the program and to the capability of our graduates,” stated Mr. Sy.
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Tutees of Passionista – You’re A Star Workshop Season 4 try their legs and feet at dancing during the event’s first day at Centrio in Cagayan de Oro City last Tuesday. MICMAGS PHOTOGRAPHY
Cebu Pacific Air inks maintenance pact with Air France KLM MRO arm
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he Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) taps Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide component support for its Airbus A320 fleet. The selection of AFI KLM E&M came following a call for tenders by CEB in September 2016 for the carrier’s expanding fleet of Airbus passenger jets.
The long term contract covers a fleet of over 40 Airbus A320s, and encompasses full component support and solutions, including repairs and local pool access to maximize aircraft availability, for both its A320s and its future A321neos. CEB currently has a fleet of 59 aircraft, comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320ceo, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and four ATR
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72-600 aircraft. “This is our first agreement with Cebu Pacific and also our first component support contract in the strategic Philippines market,” said Gery Mortreux, Executive Vice President of Air France Industries. Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of 45 brandnew aircraft as part of its fleet renewal program. Comprised of 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft, one
brand-new Airbus A330, and 32 Airbus A321neo, the new aircraft will bring the CEB fleet to 85 by 2021. CEB has one of the youngest and most modern aircraft fleets in the world with an average age of 4.94 years. “We are extremely proud to number Cebu Pacific Air among our clients, and support the development of one of the most successful Low Cost Carriers in this fast growing market,”
added Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President Commercial AFI KLM E&M. On the strength of this major contract, and of several other recently-won contracts in the region, AFI KLM E&M currently occupies strong positions in the South East Asia aircraft maintenance market. In 2017, AFI KLM E&M will see a sharp rise in the number of A320 support contracts, especially in
Asia. In so doing, the Group is asserting its expertise on this aircraft, especially in the A320ceo and A320neo arena. About Cebu Air, Inc. (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air, Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the inks/PAGE 7
IN TOTAL DARKNESS When I was still hosting my radio shows with classical music in different radio stations, I really got surprised, how many people tried to come in touch with me after listening not only the (wonderful?) classical music as well as my inspirational thoughts in between. Yes, I really felt glad and honored being being on air and getting the chance to share my passion of classical music with a really great listener ship. Once upon a time - already several years ago.. . Strategies against darkness? “Why I am so sad? What am I so troubled?” (Psalm 42,11). If it’s becoming dark, we usually turn on our lights. But, it’s still day light. It’s a magnificent and wonderful day! The sun shines with might in the sky. Yes, summer is back! The trees are blossoming and the flowers are ablaze with amazing colors; the birds are chirping cheerfully. - “Yet, why I am so sad? Why am I so troubled?” We experience feelings, as if darkness lies onto our souls, and light cannot get through any more. Yes, we make head or tail of it, because some really bad things happened since a couple of weeks or months in many of our life and surroundings: A good friend passed away unforeseen; a wish, carried with us in our hearts never become true; all doors seem to be locked forever; financial problems bother us and don’t allow the chance three daily meals; and arduous illness seems to become incur-
able. H ave M y Say Why are we so sad? Why are we so troubled? The psalm’s poet voices out innermost feelings and emotions during those times. A very good friend Klaus Doring ( a really very good one!) asked the following question: “How can you praise and whorship this God, who allowed me always to get into a never-ending darkness?” Is my friend a dyed-in-the-wool-atheist”, who underpinned his opinion with even the Psalm: “Day and night I cry and tears are my only food; all the time my enemies aslk me, “Where is YOUR “God”?”” I was trained how to survive such periods of life. Be patient and wait! Pray! Or: “Quarrel with your soul!” No, it’s not nonsense, it really works. “Don’t make such a fuss; get out of your dump and be happy!” Or, read Psalm 103: “The Love of God”. +++ Comments, suggestions or questions? Email: doringklaus@gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin or log on to www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com .
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SilverStone Tech launches 2017 product line
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ilverStone Technology Co., Ltd. (SST), one of the biggest designers and manufacturers of computer parts and accessories in the world introduces their 2017 product line in the Philippines with a Launch Party for its local dealers and customers. After SilverStone Tech expanded in Philippines a few years back, the demand for its products has substantially grown with an increase in sales for PC casings, enclosures as well as power supplies and other computer accessories. According to Marketing Manager Tony Ou, “SilverStone’s rate of sales increase in the Philippines over the last few years has outpaced many developed countries, proving that the tech industry in this area is thriving and also a testament of the hard work and dedication by our local partners and distributors here. As a result, we are very excited to introduce our new products at the party with quite a few of them featuring designs with Filipino feedbacks in mind.” SilverStone’s state-ofthe-art products are more than capable of handling the heavy hardware and software requirements
of Philippines’s Tech Industry. End users, gamers, enthusiasts and professionals can greatly benefit from the brand’s 2017 product line which features a host of Tower Chassis and Slim Cases that redefine the concept of form and function. With tremendous capability, superb performance, optimized interiors, personal customization options and a bold and dynamic design, SilverStone has changed the landscape of PC’s by introducing stylish yet affordable elements that complement its goals of exceeding user experience and expectation. Aside from the PC enclosures and casings, SilverStone also announced their entry-level component and accessories that give enthusiasts and users the most value and performance for their money. This new line of accessories include a wide range of power supplies with flat cables, fan grilles with integrated RGB LED and LED light strips that can express each user’s personality and style. An established leader in their field since 2003, SilverStone prides itself in providing products silverstone/PAGE 7
Fifteen-year-old Jianne Paasa is the Lady of the Night during the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School ball for junior high school completers held last Friday at Harbor Lights Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. PHOTO BY CARLO BRIONES
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Centro celebrates Kiwanis feeds 200 children in Iponan JFAfirst anniversary Story by MARK FRANCISCO
THIS one is a different feeding program because it is sustainable. Rather than holding a one-time feeding program, the Kiwanis Club of Golden Friendship left behind
three boxes of manna rice plus cash to buy chicken and condiments as ingredients to the Iponan barangay council led by chairman Rudy Guligado to be used to feed the 200 indigent
children in Urban Poor, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing and initial feeding occurred last March 18 led by club president Zadig Vicente, past presidents Eldie Rotoras and Atty. Cancio Nicanor Guiibone and vice president Jhigs Padua in attendance.
With 30 members, Kiwanis Club of Golden Friendship was chartered in 2012, adhering to the Kiwanis principles of improving the world, one child and one community at a time. As to the rest of the year, the Kiwanis Club of Golden Friendship will hold dentical-medical missions and a plant a tree project.
Primavera City Offers Easy Payment Promo
Brenna Laine Bana-ay, a Criminology student of Phinma-Cagayan de Oro College, recently celebrated her 18th birthday. Brenna is also a ramp model from Passionista. PHOTO BY ARGIE YAĂ‘EZ
Do you want to invest and live in a truly ecofriendly and elegant condominium in Cagayan de Oro at the most reasonable deal? Primavera City, the latest sustainable project of Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC), unveils its March Promo: Easy Life, Easy Payment, Easy Move-in. March buyers will have a chance to avail of 2.5% waived on their bank fees and free move in fees. Earn passive income with Primavera City Primavera City is partnered with an Italian-Filipino leasing company, Damiani Property Management and Services, Inc.
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JFA Centro celebrated its first anniversary last Sunday in Cagayan de (DPMSi). This what Oro City. Following makes Primavera City a is my interview with practical investment for their founding pastor you. Experience a hassle- Alexander Gadian: free investment with 1) When was the exact Damiani’s professional date that JFA Centro was skills in property formed? management and leasing March 20, 2016 services. 2) How many JFAs About Primavera City there are that your dad As a sustainable bishop Bing Gadian has development, Primavera founded? City will be designed More or less 170 with natural ventilations chapter churches within the building and 3) I can see that there will harness efficient are many youth in energy systems for its JFA Centro. Which energy and cooling needs demographic does that will save up to 33% majority of your on its maintenance costs. population represent? Prominently As of now majority positioned at the are young people but booming Uptown this church welcomes Cagayan de Oro, people from all ages with Primavera City will all walks of life as our primavera/PAGE 7 church is named JESUS
for All Nations Centro. 4) Who composes JFA Centro? Are they friends from other JFA churches? Or is it entirely composed of new Christians? Members are mostly new believers. Few came from our main and chapter churches who are now working or living in the city proper. 5) Can you cite the spiritual programs that you have implemented in the past year? Our church mission is preaching the gospel and making disciples of the Lord Jesus and since it is still our first year, we focus more on discipleship class, trainings and Bible studies. 6) How about civic outreaches? jfa/PAGE 7
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF -2017-118 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAGIBIG FUND), as mortgagee against GERONIMO A. LUZANA married to REBET V. LUZANA, as mortgagor to which the indebtedness as of February 20, 2017, amount of THREE HUNDRED NINETY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINTY PESOS AND 47/100 (Php 392,890.47) inclusive of interest and penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will SELL TO PUBLIC Auction on APRIL 17, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the entrance door Regional Trial Court Branch-23, City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s checks and in Philippine Currency, the following described properties, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. 136-2013000712 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 47, Block 1, Pcs-10 - 004225, CONSOLIDATION SUBD : Lot 6, Pcs 10-003972 and Lot 1, Block 24, Psd-10-059077). Situated in Barangay of Malanang, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of NINETY FIVE (95) sq. meters more or less. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place. In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title herein above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
Done this March 17, 2017 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
CT: Mar. 20, 27 & Apr. 3, 2017
(SGD.) RICO A. REMALIG Sheriff IV
SUPREME COURT OF THE PHILIPPINES JUDICIAL AND BAR COUNCIL CITY OF MANILA
ANNOUNCEMENT
Conformably with Section 2, Rule 7 of the Revised Rules of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), the JBC will conduct public panel interviews at the Division Hearing Room, Supreme Court, New Bldg., of the following candidates for the positions of Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals (vice Justice Francisco P. Acosta who will compulsorily retire on 2 April 2017 and Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan (vice Justice Roland B. Jurado, whose approved optional retirement was effective on 1 February 2017):
01 March 2017 (Wednesday) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
02 March 2017 (Thursday) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
03 March 2017 (Friday) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
1. LAUIGAN, Raymond Reynold R.* 2. MONTEJO-GONZAGA, Dorothy P.** 3. PASAL, Emmanuel P.** 4. POSADAS-KAHULUGAN, Loida S.**
1. HIDALGO-BUCU, Liwliwa S.** 2. MANODON, Catherine P. 3. CRUZ-MANGROBANG, Ma. Celestina C.* 4. FERNANDEZ-BERNARDO, Victoria C.*
1. PACHECO, Acerey C. 2. ONG, Walter S. 3. PAYOYO-VILLORDON, Tita Marilyn B. 4. QUIMBO,Rodolfo Noel S. *
1. LAUIGAN, Raymond Reynold R.* 2. MONTEJO-GONZAGA, Dorothy P.** 3. PASAL, Emmanuel P.** 4. POSADAS-KAHULUGAN, Loida S.**
1. CORPUS-MANALAC, Maryann E.* 2. JACINTO, Bayani H.* 3. MISLOS-LOJA, Rosalyn D. 4. ROMERO-MAGLAYA, Rosanna Fe A.*
1. MACAPAGAL, Aida E.* 2. PAMPILO, Silvino Jr. T..* 3. POZON, Benjamin T.
The following are also candidates for the said judicial positions, but whose previous interviews are still valid:
1. ACEBIDO, Jeoffre W. 2. AGUILA-TOPACIO, Dinnah C.* 3. ALARAS, Selma P. 4. AMANODIN-UMPA, Anisah B. 5. ARELLANO-MORALES, Evalyn M.** 6. ARIAS, Paul Mar C.* 7 BORDIOS, Lorenza R.* 8. CORTES, Paz Esperanza M.** 9. CRUZ, Danilo S.* 10, DE JUAN-QUINAGORAN, Rowena DC. 11. DEDEL-GO, Marie Yvette D. 12. DELA PEÑA, Gregorio Ill V. 13. DESLATE, Alberto L.** 14. ESCUBIO-SAMAR, Olivia V.* 15. FAJARITO, Ray Anthony F.* 16. JURADO, Cicero Jr., D.**
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17. MADAMBA, John Emmanuel F.* 18. MORDENO, Richard D.** 19. PAGLINAWAN-ROZARIO, Esperanza S.* 20. PANAGUITON-GAVIÑO, Ma. Yolanda M. 21. PAUIG, Vilma T. 22. REVIL, Arturo Clemente B.** 23. RIGUERA, Manuel R.** 24. RIVAS-PALMONES, Nancy C.** 25. SANTOS, Edgar Dalmacio* 26. SORIANO, Andres B.* 27. TAGRA, Romeo D. 28. TAN, Rafael Cresencio C. 29. TIMBANG, Salvador Jr., V. 30. VIBANDOR, Joselito DJ.** 31. VICENTE-DE GUZMAN, Veronica A.* 32. ZURAEK, Merianthe Pacita M.
* Applicant for Sandiganbayan Associate Justice only ** Applicant for Court of Appeals Associate Justice only The public may submit to the JBC Secretariat sworn complaint, report, or opposition against any of the aforesaid candidates. 17 February 2017. FELIPA B. AMANA Cleck of Court & JBC Ex Officio Secretary
CT: March 27, 2017
celebrating its Centennial as a Municipality, rolled out the red carpet for the visitors with a brief program at the Landmark, followed by another convoy led by reenactors to the Manolo Fortich gymnasium where a program honored the five living veterans of WWII in the municipality. Dignitaries from the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, Norfolk Sister Cities Association, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, Philippine Veterans Bank, Spyron AV Manila and the Cagayan de Oro Historical and Cultural Commission were later treated to a sumptuous lunch by Del Monte Pacific Ltd. at the historic Del Monte Lodge, where MacArthur, his family and general staff stayed from March 13-17, 1942 while waiting for their ride to Australia to arrive. For the finale before the ride home, the visitors dropped by the Mangima Heroes Shrine at the Mangima Canyon Springs and Country Park, where 24 guerrillas under the able leadership of Capt. Ramon M. Onahon ambushed nine trucks of Japanese soldiers on August 5, 1942, killing 90. Brig. Gen. Restituto Aguilar, Division Chief of the Veterans Memorial and Historical Division of the PVAO, lauded the organizers for the event, but reminded them these have to be held every year to help keep the memories of the Filipino patriots alive in the hearts of all Filipinos, lest these fall into
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oblivion as time goes by. The reenactment cast of the arrival of Gen. Douglas MacArthur at Macabalan Pier, Cagayan, Misamis on March 13, 1942 included the following: Jose Larrabaster (as Brig. Gen. William F. Sharp), Gerald Blakemore (Sgt. Hunter), Kin Escrin (Col. William Morse); Lt. Stalin Aldaya (Lt. John D. Bulkeley); Mike Baños (Gen. Douglas MacArthur); Goldemeir Cinco-Malna (Mrs. Jean MacArthur); Dylan De Vera (Arthur MacArthur IV); Glory Mae Mañus (Ah Cheu); James Dunsmore (Brig. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland); John Wiebe (Lt. Col. Sidney Huff); Kerry Kvanli (Maj. Charles Morehouse, M.D.); Ron Steven Pacatang (Capt. Harold G. Ray); Clark Dexter Prudente (Sct. Abelardo Neri Queppet); PT Boat Crew (BRP Rafael Pargas, CG-379, PN); Honor Guard (Phil.Coast Guard Northern Mindanao District); Convoy Escort (4th Infantry Division, Phil. Army & RHPU & RPSB, PNP PRO10) The reenactment crew included the following: Hobart Savior (Director); Owen Jaen (Asst. Director); Sherwin Estavilla (Executive Producer); Jose Rex Soriano (Warbdobe Consultant); Gil Macaibay III (Mrs. MacArthur’s & Ah Cheu’s wardrobe); Carl Carson (Lights & Sound); Ma. Cecilia C. Rivera (Narrator); Joy Kvanli (Make-Up); Sarah Prudente (Production Assistant); Genevieve Q. Ramonal (Production Assistant).Ushers (BadenPowell Troop, BSP CDO Council) (RMB)
Republic of the Philippines TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 18 Cagayan de Oro City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND EJF FILE NO. 2017-115 or PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee, FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL -versus - FORECLOSURE OF REAL RAYMUNDO R. UNGAB, JR. married to ESTATE MORTGAGE KHAREN JANE S. UNGAB, Mortgagors, X---------------/ Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND, Mortgagee, with branch office at Pag-ibig Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against RAYMUNDO R. UNGAB, JR. married to KHAREN JANE S. UNGAB, Cagayan de Oro City, Mortgagors, with postal address at Lot 36, Block 7-’PSD-10-042845, Grand Europa 2, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 28, 2017, amounted to NINE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN PESOS and 55/100 (Php916,367.55) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and penalty charges, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on April 28,2017, at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, Hall of Justice (City Tourism Hall), Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2011000873 Lot : Portion of Lot : As surveyed for : Land Use : Location : Area :
Lot 36, Block 7, PSD-10-042845 Block-60, PSD-10-037343 First Lapu-lapu Properties and Holdings, Inc. (Grand Europa 2) Residential Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City ONE HUNDRED EIGHT (108) sq. m., more or less
All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated 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 encumbrance thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, March 17, 2017. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF CT: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2017
(SGD.) NIZA P. TACANDONG Sheriff IV
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Gen. Douglas MacArthur Week
History Relived as CDO-Manolo Fortich mark 75th Diamond Jubilee of MacArthur’s Breakout
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fter 75 years, Gen. Douglas MacArthur kept his promise to return in the first ever reenactment of a World War II historical event staged by the Cagayan de Oro City Historical and Cultural Commission. Directed by Hobart Savior, Xavier UniversityAteneo de Cagayan Director for Culture & the Arts, the reenactment used local talents to relive MacArthur’s arrival at Macabalan Pier on Friday, 13 March 1942 at 7AM. The event incorporated a touch of local history as Sct. Clark Dexter Prudente of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Cagayan de Oro Council BadenPowell Troop played the role of his great grand uncle Abelardo Neri Queppet, who as a young boy scout witnessed MacArthur’s arrival by PT Boat at the Macabalan Pier. And while the team could not procure a World War II vintage
PT Boat, it managed to get the next best thing: BRP Rafael Pargas (PG379) the ninth ship of the Jose Andrada class coastal patrol boats of the Philippine Navy that’s the closest vessel in tonnage, armament, dimensions and personnel complement to a PT-Boat we have, courtesy of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao under the able leadership of Capt. Ramil Roberto B. Enriquez, PN (GSC). In fact, except for the 25mm Bushmaster chain gun in the fore deck and the four torpedoes of the WWII-era PT Boats, the two boats are practically identical though a battle ready PT Boat has a flank speed of 40 knots to the Andrada’s 30. Fortunately too for
the reenactment team, we had Engr. Elpie Paras on our arsenal, who not only fixed the leaks in the cap of the Marker, repaired the brass star and repainted the PT boat model within, but also provided us with a Plymouth Staff Car and a WWII era DUKW for our reenactment and convoy. Not the least, we had the honor guard of the Philippine Coast Guard Northern Mindanao District under the able leadership of Capt. Leovigildo G. Panopio, who not only manned the flag detail for the raising of the PH and US flags, but also acted the part of the 16-man ground echelon of the 30th Bombardment Group based in Del Monte which was sent to fetch MacArthur and his party at the Macabalan pier and convoy them to Del Monte in Tankulan, present day Manolo Fortich. With the convoy
Dodu Abrio and the Viajeros perform during Earth Hour 2017 Habagat Night Ride last March 25 at Centrio Vicente Roa entrance in Cagayan de Oro City. PHOTO SUPPLIED
A scene from the reenactment of MacArthur’s arrival at Macbaalan, Cagayan, Misamis in March 13, 1942. (Photo & GFX by Aicy Soriano)
under way, their part in the convoy was taken over by two squads of the Philippine Army 4th Infantry Diamond Division’s RRT Student Batch 01-2017 of the Division Reenlistment Office, who came riding in their WWII vintage M35 2½-ton better known hereabouts as the 6x6, graciously lent to us for the event by Maj. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, Jr., commander of the 4th ID. Leading the way were motorcycle cops of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit (RHPU) bolstered by units of the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) of the Philippine
National Police Regional Office-10 under the able command of PRO-10 Regional Director P/ Chief Supt. Agripino G. Javier. Five WWII vintage Willys MB jeeps earlier committed to the convoy from Manolo Fortich and Talakag, Bukidnon, failed to make it in time due to persistent mechanical trouble. Nevertheless, the school children and their teachers from 30 public grade schools and high schools numbering approximately 6,000 enthusiastically greeted the convoy with PH and US flags as it retraced the route taken by
MacArthur’s convoy to Del Monte 75 years ago, raining confetti as we passed through the five pedestrian overpasses along the way complete with drum and lyre bands. We thank Dr. Elena M. Borcillo and Dr. Janry Colonia of DepEd Cagayan de Oro City Division for mustering their students and teachers for the Diamond Jubilee convoy with high hopes it rekindles the patriotism and sense of history among them which have been not been evident lately. The convoy first stopped at the MacArthur history/PAGE 7
Reenactors reprise the arrival of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his staff at Macabalan Pier on the 75th anniversary of the event. (photo by Froilan Gallardo)
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