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Once a daze now a vacation resort sealed with beaming pied-à-terre and nature-rooted artistry and craft. Wanna spurt the city’s noise and venture a paradise just inside the city? Wanna wander to majestic villas? Wanna experience continental fare and taste Asianinspired dishes? Wanna relax and bathe to a cool and soothing swimming pool? Wanna explore a magical place
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individual will like and that upon entering it, you will utter “Wow!”. All heads up for Stargate Dream Vacation Resort. Stargate came to life with the owner’s reverie of achieving stars, stars she used to yield as her dreams in life, when she was still a kid. But now, those stars she thought she’d never achieve are in her hands. Drawn from a dreamer’s wit, Stargate comes into as any one’s dream to jaunt. It offers best vacation houses for your best choices. These comprise the
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de Oro City, succeeding his wife, Rosemary Lorna V. Uy. In congress, Klarex Uy was affiliated with numerous House Committees. Noting several committees, Klarex Uy vice chaired the Ecology and Health Committee. As a member of various committees, we note his affiliations on Majority for Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Bank and Financial Intermediaries, East Asian Growth Area, Food Security, Games and Amusements, Globalization and WTO, Housing and Urban Development, Interparliamentary Relations and Diplomacy, Millennium Development Goals, Mindanao Affairs, Rural Development, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, Trade and Industry and Ways and Means. Being a true public servant is what sets Klarex Uy apart from the rest. His humanity. Klarex owes his public office to the people of Cagayan de Oro
olando “Klarex” A. Uy is a former Member of the House of Representatives. Uy represented the First District of Cagayan de Oro City from 2007 to 2010 and has served as Barangay Chairman prior to earning a seat in the Philippine Congress, where he ran as an independent candidate. After serving one term in congress, Uy decided to contend for the mayoralty post of Cagayan de Oro City, challenging then Vice Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano for the said vacancy. Losing to Emano by approximately 2,000 votes, Uy put that episode of his life behind him and vowed to continue giving the Kagay-anons true public service. The perfect opportunity came in the 2010 Philippine Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Klarex Uy won as the Barangay Chairman once again and is the current and incumbent leader of Barangay Carmen in Cagayan
City, to his note – what better way to give justice to the trust and seat given to him by the public, than to serve with heart and serve good. Rolando “Klarex” Uy is now once again seeking a seat in Philippine Congress, he now runs within the ranks of the Liberal Party together with good friend Oscar “OCA” Moreno who is seeking to serve Cagayan de Oro as mayor after serving the Province of Misamis Oriental and Edgar Cabanlas who is running for the vice mayor seat. Klarex Uy continues to help his constituents in Barangay Carmen, whether in office or personally. Coming across several people who can attest to this legacy, the people will now realize that true public service can only come when one sets aside politics and serve the people. Here’s a story of a young boy who dreamed, and thanks to Klarex Uy – his dream is now a reality.
ALLAN E. LADEGORIO Scholarship beneficiary
Allan E. Ladegorio is a young boy who dreams for a brighter future ahead, as any kid from an ordinary family would have. Allan narrates his life during his high sc hool days in Tignapoloan National High School where he learned to be contented with what his family had and just go to school with the hopes of having a brighter future ahead. “Ang importante maka skwela lng, naa pagkaon, mao nana siya. Dili na manginahanglan ug balon” (What’s important is that I can go to school, there’s food, that’s it. I don’t need an allowance), Allan describes his determination for finishing his studies. Allan continues “lisod jud kayo kanang kung way klase mag tabang tabang sa ginikanan, tabangan sila kung
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kung wala ang Agriculture” (for me, Agriculture is very useful to our country, it considered as the backbone of our country… how can the people eat without Agriculture). A l l a n s ay s t h i s m e s s a ge fo r K l a r ex U y : “ Pa ra k a n g congressman, dako jud akong pasalamat sa iyaha kay tungod ani nga scholarship program… nakatabang siya sa mga tawo… gusto niya nga dili lang siya ang matagaan ug sakto nga pamarog pati pud ang uban, makahatag ug better education, better gover nment, greater security of life and properties, and hopefully dili maputol ni nga scholarship para sa uban ug para sa ako pud… Murag silbi ako ang tawo nga nilabay sa tulay ug si Uy ang tulay, nag effort siya ug nag sacrifice na makaagi lang adtong bridge na maabot naku akong future.”
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scholarship, para lang siya sa katawhan pud para makatabang lang... daghan mi mga scholars, naay nangabagsak peru dili man ingon nga tangalon sila... naa lang mo advice nga tarongun ang pagskwela ug mag adjust lng kay sayang pud ang opportunity nga walaon lang nila” (the scholarship is not that strict, it is really for the people, to help them… there are a lot of us scholars, some failed but they weren’t taken out of the roster… they were advised to do good with their studies and adjust and not waste the opportunity), Allan recalls the ups and downs of some of the scholars. Allan also enthused why he chose Agriculture, “para sa ako jud sir ang Agriculture gamit jud na siya sa atong nasod… mao ng gitawag na siya nga backbone sa atong country… unsaon pagkaon sa mga tawo
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unsay mga angay buhaton” (it was very difficult, when I don’t have classes, I would help my parents, go with them and help with whatever they need to do), “maski gamay ra nga bayronon nagka lisod-lisod na man gani. Kasagara sa panahon pud makakaon pero ginagmay lang” (even small amounts of payables, we had difficulty, most of the time we can eat, but only very little) Allan describes the hard life, until an opportunity came when he graduated from high school and his father Roberto and mother Percidita approached the office of then Congressman Klarex Uy for a college scholarship. Allan became a beneficiary and studied at Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) where he studied Agriculture “Dili siya strict kayo nga
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PAL expands, kicks-off 12 new routes Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced today (April 26, 2013) the launching of 12 new destinations in Australia, China, Malaysia and Middle East, including a new domestic service to Northern Luzon in the continuing expansion of PAL's route network. In a kick-off ceremony at Diamond Hotel, Ang unveiled the 12 new destinations – Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), May 2; Darwin, Brisbane and Perth (Australia), June 1; Guangzhou (China), June 2; Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), October
1; Doha (Qatar) November 1; Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam (Saudi Arabia), December 1; Dubai (United Arab Emirates), November 1 and Basco, Batanes on May 1 (the last two to be operated by PAL Express). Ang said PAL’s route expansion, particularly in the Middle East, will open strategic gateways and allow greater connectivity to more destinations in the region through PAL’s interline partners. “From UAE, for example, overseas Filipino workers can easily connect to other
key cities or countries through PAL’s airline partners in the Gulf,” Ang stressed. With the opening of its Middle East gateways, PAL would become the only Philippine carrier with the widest footprint in the region, he said. Ang added that the Philippines’ robust economy, recent credit rating upgrade, exciting tourist destinations and the country’s geographical advantage as a jump off point to many Asian cities are also behind PAL’s aggressive expansion.
With the wider route network, Ang said foreign tourists and business travelers can fly to Manila, enjoy the Philippines for a few days, or connect directly to PAL’s other Asian, Australian and North American destinations. In November last year, PAL's new management began the network expansion with the launch of nonstop flights to Toronto, Canada. PAL's current network, operated with PAL Express, consists of 32 domestic and 28 international points.
BPI sustains growth through net income Bank of the Philippine Islands continued to deliver sustainable growth as it reported a net income of P8.4 billion for the first quarter of 2013. This was 43% higher than last year’s P5.8 billion. At the end of first quarter, BPI’s total resources were P940 billion, 16% higher yearon-year as deposits grew by the same rate to P748 billion. In addition, the Bank was able to increase its assets under management to P758 billion or 6% more than same period last year. Net loans hit P514 billion, 19% better year-on-year. Lending to top corporates was up by 25%, while the middle market and SME segments went up by 17% and 14% respectively. Consumer loans also grew by 15%. Gross 30 days NPL ratio was down to 2.1% from last year’s 2.5%. Reserve cover was 129%. The improvement in net income for the period was driven by the 21% growth in total revenues as the Bank took advantage of the favorable market condition to register securities trading gains. Net interest income was slightly up, as average asset base expanded by 15%. Net
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yields though, contracted as interest rates continued to decline. Other non-interest income lines likewise improved particularly service charges and commissions, trust fees, and corporate finance fees. Operating costs reached P6.6 billion or 7% more year-onyear due to higher regulatory, technology, manpower, and variable costs. Impairment losses, however was down from last year. BPI’s market capitalization as of end of March 2013 stood at P391 billion. Its Basel 2 Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was 15.1%. In its recently held Stockholders’ Meeting, leadership of BPI was turned over to its new President and CEO Mr. Cezar Consing. Outgoing President and CEO Mr. Aurelio R. Montinola III commented, “With a strong Team BPI, we are confident that BPI will continue to move forward with quality sustainable growth. I firmly believe that my successor, a competent and experienced professional with many years in the international banking arena, will further take the Bank to a new level and position BPI as one of the best Asean banks in the near future.”
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Medical Mission in Barangay Cugman CDO Palarong Pambansa athletes bring home medals This is the Elementary Basketball Team of Northern Mindanao that made it as the ‘Champion Team’ after a stellar 6 wins – 0 loss performance during the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa held in Dumaguete City, April 21-27, 2013. CIOPHOTO
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Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez turns over boxes of medicines to Barangay Cugman Health Center Head Nurse Malou Dubria during the medical mission last March 15 which attended to 1,500 patients covering medical, dental, bloodletting and feeding program for children. The activities were attended by the Cugman barangay officials headed by Barangay Chair Ricardo Pacheco, kagawads Miller Cagatin, Elsie Jandayan, Rolando Alsa and Elmer Cotiamco. Also in photo: Nazareth Barangay chair Bebot Rodriguez, in-charge of Medical Team. ADVERTORIAL
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - With the primary source of its power mix compromised by climate change, two industries in one of the regions in Mindanao hardest hit by the perennial energy shortage are turning to solar energy. Cargill Oil Mills Philippines Inc., one of the top 20 companies operating in General Santos City, recently visited the only grid-connected solar energy plant in the country in this city for a first-hand look at what it hopes would someday soon be its main source of energy. “We are putting up a 2.3 megawatt (MW) solar power plant for our copra crushing plant in Bgy. Tambler as our first option given the lengthy brownouts we’ve been experiencing through the years as a result of the power shortage,” said Ruther S. Baroy, senior plant manager. “At present, we are sourcing our power from the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) with our back-up diesel generator as a second option.” However, Mr. Baroy said the extended brownouts in Gensan have forced them to increasingly operate their back-up genset which is prohibitively expensive and greatly degrades the price competitiveness of their crude coconut oil product. This, despite the plant’s consistent operations at one of the highest utilization rates in the industry using the mechanical, full press oil extraction technology. Provided its copra raw material is available, Mr. Baroy said Cargill runs the 700,000MT capacity plant 24/7. Another industrial plant which is considering solar energy as a viable main option for its power needs is the Japanese-owned Nakayama Technology Corporation in nearby Davao del Sur. The plant employs 1,010 workers at its seven hectare plant site in Bgy. Cogon, Digos City, Its siding board factory and has a capacity of 1,500 granite wall panels daily. It also manufactures brick tiles made from indigenous materials. “We are in talks to construct a 1.6MW solar plant for their factory,” said Amado V. Santos, vice president-
marketing, Scintillant Corporation, distributor of Enfinity Philippines Renewable Resources Inc. (EPRRI). EPRRI, the local arm of Belgian renewable energy developer Enfinity, has committed to push through with its planned solar power portfolio in the Philippines despite the low feedin-tariff (FiT) rate granted for solar power generation, said Santiago S. Navarro, managing consultant/deputy general manager, enfinity Philippines Technology Services Inc. Enfinity is the world’s 6th largest solar developer with annual revenues of 500-million euro and projects with a combined capacity of 500MW as of 2012. It plans to roll out a 500MW solar power portfolio in the Philippines over the next 3-5 years. It has 11 sites under development mainly in the National Power Corporation’s Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) in various islands in Mindanao. Data from the Department of Energy show the 11 projects total 53MW with four small (1-2MW) projects in Luzon, 21MW in Cebu City and the nearby Mactan Export Processing Zone, and five small projects in Zamboanga City, Sultan Kudarat, Tawi-Tawi and Surigao del Norte. “The other Mindanao projects are for SPUG areas. We are awaiting DOE/NPC circular as to how we are going to be paid, and then we can begin the projects,” Mr. Navarro said. “We are going to all areas approved for us by DOE including far-away regardless of perceived security concerns.” Enfinity has two service contracts, 50-MW Clark Freeport Zone solar power project in Mabalacat, Pampanga; and the 30-MW Cavite Export Zone solar power project in Rosario, Cavite. “A third DOE service contract has been awarded to us: 20 MW in Digos, Davao del Sur,” he said. “It's in same category as Clark (50MW) and Cavite Peza (30MW). These were predevelopment contracts awarded to us by DOE in pursuit of the FiT projects. As you know, DOE has now "converted" these to first come- first serve, but we are still continuing with our efforts.”
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3,471 N.Min youth train under C4TP Cagayan de Oro City – A ro u n d 3 , 4 7 1 yo u n g people (ages 18-30) took Tec h-Voc Training under the joint program of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) dubbed as Cash for Training Project (C4TP). The program intends to assist 4,695 youths in the region who cannot afford to enroll in degree programs and who wish to find employment. C4TP is being implemented regionwide with the following breakdowm of slots: Bukidnon - 1,050 , Camiguin - 250 , Lanao del Norte - 925 , Misamis Occidental - 893 , and Misamis Oriental 1,577. These beneficiaries will become certified TESDA Specialitas by May 2013. C4TP is a training program that responds to the government’s thrust in providing s u s t a i n a b l e i n t e r ve n t i o n to improve the plight and condition of the youth and empower them through skills training and assistance towards gainful employment and entrepreneurial activities. T E S DA O I C - Re g i o n a l Director Edgar A. Sales
stated that the program is implemented in two (2) independent components: training for self-employment (Hanapbuhay) and training for wage-employment (Trabaho). For self-employment, the program is conducted onsite, school-supervised or thru partner NGOs. For wage employment, the program is organized and conducted in a TESDA-registered training provider, and after graduation, jobs-bridging activities will be conducted to facilitate their entry to jobs. The qualifications with most number of enrollees/ beneficiaries are Computer Hardware Servicing NC II and Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II for self-employment (Hanapbuhay) and wagee m p l o y m e n t ( Tr a b a h o ) , respectively. On top of the skills training program, the youth will also be given employment/ entrepreneurial opportunities through the Jobs Bridging Event and TESDA Specialista Program of TESDA. A Jobs Fair/Jobs Birdging program was also held May 1 at the SM CDO Carparkin coordination with DOLE 10 in relation to the 111th Labor Day Celebration.
CAGAYAN DE ORO - In its bid to create new capacities to meet Mindanao’s surging power needs, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) c hallenged the region’s cooperatives to explore potential investments in renewable energy to help address the island-region’s lingering power deficit. “We are c hallenging MASS-SPECC to look at the viability of investments in power generation, specifically small hydro and biomass generation,” said Romeo Montenegro, MinDA’s Director for Investment Promotion and Public Affairs Office (IPPAO). “Mindanao is facing power issues, but if you look at it in a different perspective, there are also opportunities. You can take advantage of the increasing demand for power by exploring investments in renewable energy,” Montenegro told the 500-strong delegation of the 44th Mindanao Coop Leaders Forum.
The forum dovetailed with the 39th General Assembly of the Mindanao Alliance Self-Help Society – Southern Philippines Educational Cooperative Center (MASSSPECC) held recently in Cagayan de Oro City. MASS-SPECC is a secondary cooperative federation with a membership of 300 primary cooperatives a c ro s s M i n d a n a o, s o m e of whic h are considered billionaire coops that have the capacity to invest in power generation projects. “While our ser vices are traditionally savings and credit, a few of our cooperatives have initiated addressing power shortage in their locality by bringing in micro-solar power to off-grid areas in Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur,” said Gadwin E. Handumon, MASS-SPECC Chairman. “These may seem like preliminary steps, but we are considering to develop this opportunity into a separate
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“Wish ko lang”, a GMA TV program has c hosen Tommy to be their fortunate recipient of a sarisari store and lots of gift certificates. Not expecting his flash blessings, Tommy went home and shares it to his family. Of course
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A Man in Half It’s unlikely to believe that Tommy Tañola can endure hopeless circumstances and opt to continue than to give up. Tommy was born literally half on July 13, 1991 at Mabatao Salvador, Lanao Del Norte. He has seven brothers and the succeeding son from the oldest. At a very young age he already experienced the abuses and neglect by his family. When he was Ten years old, his parents got separated, and it was the very last time he saw his father. He did not finish his high sc hool years due to his mother's stepfather. At the age of 18, he left and became a homeless person. He reac hed several places, from Zamboanga City, Pagadian City, General Santos City, and Manila, hopeful that he will find his father. Manila is also his lucky place, on February 25, 2011
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de Oro city, still begging for help. He is not alone though, he has genuine friends who support and accept him as a family. “Wala man koy pamilya, wala man pud ko nag inusara, makaingon gihapon ko na mas swerte ko kay pinalangga man ko sa ginoo." Tommy said. For Tommy, he might seem don’t have everything including his family, what matters most is he was given the opportunity by god to sur vive, for that he is still very blessed. Regardless of his clause, his faith makes him whole as a human being. A strong man like Tommy Tanola he was accepted whole heartedly. The deser ves a better life. In the future, big question, did someone will accept Tommy live happily and love him ever after then? Unfortunately no, just unconditionally and how swift it comes, it won’t leave him. By remembering goes. God’s promised, Currently, that after then Tommy is now at trials there will be Westbound terminal blessings. Bulua,Cagayan
sector with the support of MASS-SPECC’s network of more than 300 cooperatives and almost a million individual members,” he added. MinDA is c hallenging MASS-SPECC to go beyond micro-solar and explore small hydro and biomass to help augment the power supply in Mindanao and expand the share of renewable energy in the island-region’s power mix. Mindanao exports eight of the top 10 agricultural export products of the country and the wastes of these agricultural products, such as corn cobs, corn husks, bagasse, to name a few, are substantial feedstock for biomass generation. With Mindanao’s biomass potential, MinDA is working towards identifying areas suitable for small hydro and biomass projects that can generate 10 to 12 megawatts of power that can be tapped by electric cooperatives. A one-stop-shop processing and facilitation center for Mindanao’s renewable energy
power projects is also being developed by MinDA in order to fast track the approval of renewable energy power projects in the region. The move is designed to attract more renewable energy investments in Mindanao. “We want to be very aggressive in promoting renewable energy specifically hydro and biomass because new capacities estimated at 1000 megawatts coming in between 2016 to 2018 will consist largely of fossil fuelbased power plants,” said Montenegro. He explained that by pushing for the viability of biomass as a major potential source of power will not only increase t he s har e o f r e newabl e energy in Mindanao’s power mix, but will also allow smaller players to come into the power sector and d e m o c r a t i z e ow n e r s h i p o f p owe r ge n e ra t i o n i n Mindanao.
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Social Justice If you stare at the face of political dynasties and see a social justice issue, then you are not alone. The shared argument is that the attainment of social justice among the poor and the dispossessed, the unlettered and the under-skilled, the unborn and the aged, and the rest of agonizing humanity has been hindered, impeded and exacerbated by dynasties of the political kind. A political dynasty is control of governmental authority by a family, starting with the paterfamilias, the wife, children and close relatives by means of undue advantage, whether by rank, wealth or position, including corruption of the election process, to the exclusion of others over an indeterminate period. The political dynasties are taipans of government. Because of their compelling presence, political dynasties build and preserve the power structure of society, and thus suffuse the culture with their own dynamics and ethos. This is the case of the Mongol
Genghis Khan and the succeeding dynasties. They became a dominant force in the syncretic growth and the economic development of what is now China. The English monarchies in the past and the present are essentially dynasties. So too are the kings and emperors and the tribal chieftains of great nations in Asia, such as Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia. The capacity of the dynasty to continue is ensured via a succession of first-born male heirs. In many instances in Europe, the perpetuation of the monarchist system of government is done via inter-marriages among socalled noble families. Lore, history and literature describe the throne, that is the symbol of authority and rectitude, as a "throne of blood." This is due to the fact that the authority of the king or monarch is defended at all cost by violent means
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The business of happiness
Girlie Gualberto-Suan
Happiness in Purpose In our generation of materialistic savored the fabulous life: travelling, occupation and frivolous distraction, it partying, shopping, reading, gardening, is not farfetched to say that we are so relaxing. I have worked most of my life. A busy with the business of life that we big chunk of my time was spent slaving have forgotten to live. away on a job, and later The hours, the days, the years flash swiftly “ H a p p i n e s s i s t h e in the family business. I by in an endless blur of m e a n i n g a n d t h e define success as owning hurrying and scurrying. purpose of life, the my time. If you are the master We have the seeds of our whole aim and end dreams to plant, the tree of human existence.” of your time, to use it as of ambition to grow, and ~ Aristotle you please, then in my book, you are a success. the sweet fruits of success So there I was, believing myself a to harvest. So engrossed are we with filling our success, sipping at the nectar of an barns to overflowing, we hardly notice indulgent lifestyle. You'd think my cup that the years behind us are increasing, runneth over, filled to the brim with and the years in front of us are dwindling. happiness and contentment. Think again! We have consumed them in the pursuit Incomprehensible as it may seem, I of wordly living. Now the autumnal was anxious, restless, discontented and unhappy. For the life of me, I couldn't season is upon us. I have yearned to celebrate the understand why. Being a voracious reader, I soon found autumn of my life in the pleasure of leisure, graciously enjoying the rewards the answer on the pages of good books. of my labour. And for a time I did. I SUAN|Page 11
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Do you engage yourself in chatters while on crowded unfamiliar places? Do you go allfriendly and break the silence in awkward moments? I do. I realized that there is more to life when you open up and while away your time in little conversations than get holed up in your own solitary world. This happened to me quite a lot lately. Either they initiate the conversation or I start the ball rolling. I find fun in talking to strangers but hey, not in a creepy and perverted kind of way! I even welcome such distractions especially in boring and dragging moments. They fill-up the void while allowing you to appreciate the lives of other people and get to know their thoughts, views and experiences. Some tell exciting stories that boggle the mind while others just share their ordinary day to day struggles. Whatever they tell me, I gobble them all up and get absorbed in the moment as I enter the world he or she allows me to experience. Just a day ago, I took a taxi and the driver asked me on my political views. I didn't mind being
asked, so I shared what was on my mind. Although we had opposite opinions, his take on the matter opened my mind on what people on the other side of the political fence are thinking. I never hated him for not being on my side, I was even happy that even though we may have opposing views but we discussed it healthily while heading on the same journey. And that did not end my encounters with strangers lately. I was recently caught up in a very humid and crowded pre-departure area at the airport. I was feeling a little agitated so I moved restlessly in my seat. While silently complaining, I did not notice that my mobile phone fell from my lap. Then a lady approached and tapped my arm, when I turned to look, she was smiling and handed me my phone. I thanked her for being kind and she then started our little conversation. I found out how that she was a contract worker in Pasig and had been stuck in the airport for hours now since the plane she was to take got delayed again. I told her to not to worry the
plane might be arriving any minute. My plane was leaving first, so I stood up and bid her farewell. As I was entering the cabin, there was a lady in front of me busy taking photos of herself. When she noticed that I was staring, She got embarrassed and smiled. I smiled back and took my own phone to take “selfies” (selfpictures) too. Her smile widened. I was with her on this somewhat silly yet fun self-pic taking. It turns out, her seat is next to mine. When the plane ascended, we sat silently. But when the complimentary coffee arrived, she took out a box of pastels and handed me one. I obliged and gladly took the bun. There began the one hour of talks about her daughter, my work, her short stay in Cebu as well as my transfer from my hometown to CdeO. We laughed and we didn't mind the sharp ringing in our ears from the altitude and cabin pressure. As I deplaned and rode the cab to my destination, I smiled and realized that if only we give ourselves a chance to loosen up JAEN|Page 11
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Dr. Adonis Agcopra MBA, RFC®
Lead Poisoning: A Do You Plan to Not So Uncommon Retire Someday? Occurrence
Ninoy Aquino to Macapagal Airport? Imagine P’Noy to decide to c hange our premier airport named after his father… Should you be P’noy, would you agree (under his watc h) to replace the existing premier airport named after his father (a Filipino hero) to your nemesis’s father Diosdado Macapagal International Airport? Wouldn’t it be easier to c hange the title of the airport after all he succeeds in all his directives? Regardless of the pragmatic options presented all considering; after losing the families crown jewels the “hacienda Luisita” would you agree now the airport be relocated totally if not be presented as a secondary airport. The opening of an alternative airport or the total replacement is simply unacceptable so it seems now that this is slowly coming to relevance. However to be a true statesman one’s personal interests should be put aside to give way to progress and prosperity for the greater good, right? The options soon to be presented by Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya /DOTC to the President mentions possibly the reclaiming the Laguna Bay or Sangley and erasing the existence somehow of Clark whic h is already functional with parallel runways now in use. Is there even logic with reclaiming Laguna Bay with the perennial flooding they cannot even address. Then of course there is the cost according to Biazon (presented personally by him in the Ayala Alabang forum last Thursday); there are some 17,000 cities affected by the bay and some 320 billion to fix the bay (isn’t this BS to the highest levels). There is even talk that an area in Bulacan that may fit the requirement. Parameter set is the distance between the NCR and the facility as if airports all around the world need to be conveniently in the city for the ric h. The billions required for suc h a project and the10-year gestation it requires accordingly sets the stage for the long term facility to be dictated upon today. Or is the decision to be made now to compromise the location for good while in power? Should this be the sensitivities of the project, the airport for sure is doomed. The NAIA or better known the “Ninoy Aquino” International Airport has reac hed maximum traffic and continues to engage more flights into a facility whose tarmac is stretc hed to capacity. This gateway facility to the rest of the world is now a bottle neck for Filipino’s traveling as well for foreigners be it for tourism or business. All considering, the sensitivities of the issues are real and should you fill in the shoes for the president is no joke. We need to remember after the presidency there is still life thereafter and should you have to live through this circumstance how can you truly find peace be it in family or the community as a whole with an incompetence you have garnered as to our brand.
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Two articles back, I remember mentioning that I would be writing on Ricin. I had a change of heart, considering that RICIN is not that common or is even unheard of in our country. Better to discuss that which is not a rarity in our own place: LEAD. Lead poisoning is something that we need to revisit, learn the basics of its presentation and be armed with the knowledge that can help save a life. Lead is a substance that we commonly encounter: from house paints to water pipes to children’s toys and even in beauty products. During the holiday season where gift buying was at a peak, our attention was drawn to the certain products that has contains lead. Lead, at certain levels is toxic to many organs and tissues like the heart, the brain, kidneys bones and even the reproductive system. It also interferes with the development of the LORECHE|Page 11
WORDS & NOTES
Debbie Cabague
Hydrating Your Voice is the Liquid “ofWater a singer’s soul”
~ Jaime Vendera
The dehydrating heat of the summer season will definitely jeopardize your voice if you are not careful about it. Better triple your water dose before it’s too late, especially to the singers out there. Why? Water is one of the important essentials for a healthy body and voice. Just like the automobile as it uses oil to run its engine, we need water to run our instrument the vocal cords. Without water the quality of our voices are greatly affected. Now when we drink beverages that contain sugar, caffeine, alcohol and other unnatural substances such as sweeteners and milk then we are making our engine oil into sludge. Naturally our vocal cords are coated with a thin, clear and water mucous that helps in maintaining the elasticity of the cords while it also continuously lubricates them as you speak and sing. When our cords become dehydrated, the thin watery mucous becomes yellowish, thick- sludge like, thus it limits their elasticity and their ability to vibrate freely. With the demands of speaking and singing, one must keep his/her voice well lubricated at all times. No soda, coffee, tea, juice or alcohol can provide this lubrication, only plain water. Other vocal sprays are also good for vocal support but nothing beats water. CABAGUE|Page 11
One of the most important questions we ask each individual as financial programming consultants goes like this: "Why do you strive hard to work and earn money each day? What is it all for?" In short, what drives and motivates you to do so? Questions like this often stir up our inner philosophical musings. The world does not require you to have to get up and do work for the day, it's a requirement you set for yourself! And it's a personal decision whether you do so or not. But by not doing so, what does it mean? What effect will it have on your daily grind? It has been said that for us to have enough reason to seek and to do the "how to's," we should know and understand the "why's" first. Apart from many other alternatives, there is one common answer almost all individuals have to this question. And that is "retirement." Whether somebody is tied up with a family or not, everybody seems to like being able to retire in comfort someday! But what does "retirement" really mean for you? Different people have varied concepts of being "retired." But for purposes of brevity, and to limit our discourse strictly within the confines of its financial aspects, retirement could perhaps best be defined as "that stage of your life where you are not obliged to strive hard to earn your keep, because you can live assured having enough monetary buffer to back you up indefinitely even for the rest of your lifetime." The great business philosopher Jim Rohn says it with distinction: "Do what you have to as quick as you can, so you can do what you want to as long as you can." For most, retirement usually "comes" at age 60 or 65. But for all, what is most empowering is to understand that "retirement" is something that either comes by choice or by force! When it comes to making personal choices, some people would like to be able to retire "early" so they would be able to enjoy doing what they want to for the rest of their lives without the constraint of being forced to work just to pay for the bills and make ends meet. Nevertheless, it would do you best to consider one very important aspect by asking: "What if it comes by force?" You retire by force if even though you may have the will to get up and work, yet you don't any more have enough strength to do so. Like company vehicles as physical business assets, our bodies do surrender to obsolescence. Whether you like it or not, illness and disability at times rears its ugly head somewhere. Oftentimes, a little tinkering here and there might do the trick. But there comes a point in time that replacement is the most cost-effective option, and you become a non-performing asset. Time will take its toll, whether you face reality or not. What makes the difference is how prepared you are. Whether you retire by choice or by force, make it your decision to retire in comfort. Start preparing now!
(Dr. Adonis Agcopra is a registered international financial strategic consultant with IARFC and is portfolio director of AFIC Meridian Consultants. U R L : w w w. a f i c f i n a n c i a l c o n s u l t a n t s . c o m . Email: aficfinancialconsultants@outlook.com.)
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20 Questions with Pancho Trinidad Equal parts the consummate wearer of year-round hoodies with matching poker face and the songwriter hunched over a guitar like it’s a woman choking on the meaning of love. This was the Pancho I knew from a few years back - always on the deep end of his “emo” and creation, impassioned like a tragedy but mostly ironic, like if
Kenny McCormick goes to Sesame Street to sing love songs to the Cookie Monster. As former guitarist of Story of My Scab and Maria Mystar and current guitarist for Annalogue, Pancho has been on and off the signature parka, but never off the musical route. Like all good obsessions, Pancho’s music paid off. In 2012, he was
1. What musical instruments do you play? I play guitar, sometimes I play bass. I also play air drums. 2. What was the first instrument that you learned to play? I first learned how to play guitar in 4th grade then lost interest in it, learned to play again in 6th grade. 3. Who are your influences? Which musician do you think most inspired you? There are too many but right now I’m being influenced by Matt Fazzi (Happy Body Slow Brain, former guitarist of Facing New York and Taking Back Sunday). He’s too awesome and he makes the sexiest songs ever. 4. Which musician/s did you learn from? My brother, the rest I learned by ear. I never really watched those basic guitar instructional videos because I’m too lazy to set up the VCR player. 5. What kind of music do you make? I really don’t know but friends describe it as Pop Rock or Acoustic Rock… Basta under Rock na genre but it’s up to the people where to put it, really. 6. Where are you in your creative life now? Right now I’m in the zone that I call “The Lag Zone” because when I write a song, it starts fast but then it gets slow because I run out of ideas but the song eventually gets done in time. 7. Who do you listen to now? What's on loop in your player these days? I listen to a lot of new pop punk bands right now like The Story So Far, Transit, Half Hearted Hero, Turnover but I also have my favorites in the playlist like Facing New York, Happy Body Slow Brain and Mock Orange. 8. What are you working on now? I am currently working on a new song that I’m planning to record and release in the next few months. 9. Are you with a group now? I’m currently the guitarist of this band called Annalogue with RQ Quirante (vocalist/synth), Tatski Lagrosas (bass) and Kuya del Rosario. We play anywhere but the usual venue for our gigs is at Punchbowl. I’m also forming another band named, The Common Cassette for my songs that are outside Annalogue’s type of music. 10. How do you prepare for a performance? It’s usually a band practice 1 or 2 days before the gig just to refresh and a run through of the songs an hour before the set.
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one of the talented few in the Elements National Singing-Song Writing Camp, a gathering of aspiring and professional singers and songwriters from various disciplines in fellowship with two dozen respected and renowned artists and practitioners from the Philippine music industry. Between that and his guitar, I got to squeeze in 20 questions.
11. Do you feel nervous before a performance? Not anymore, I’m too old and I’m already used to it. haha 12. When do you think is the golden age for local music? When bands start writing more of their own songs instead of doing covers gig after gig and more people start to watch local gigs. 13. Is there a music scene in Cagayan? What do you think of it? The music scene here in Cagayan is still alive but still struggling. The scene here needs more support from the locals. 14. Where do you plan to take your music? What is the next level for you? Anywhere! Just as long as there’s still someone who’s supporting and listening to your music. Next level for me is to release an EP. 15. When do you write music? Where? How does creation star t? Who/what are you with when you are writing? When inspired or when I’m feeling down, writing in that way makes the song feel more genuine. I usually write when I’m completely alone with a guitar, no distractions = song gets done. 16. If there is one musician whose career you'd like to have, who? Why? Gene Simmons! He’s got everything! 17. If you are to create a super -group, who would you pick and put together? I’d pick Carlos Tanada on guitars, Matt Fazzi on vocals, Steven Padin on drums and Jani on bass/samples (hihihi). Music would sound sexier with those people together in a band. 18. Name five musicians/groups you think any music lover/musician should hear before he dies. I’m more of a band guy, so I’ll name five bands: Happy Body Slow Brain, Earth Mover, Copeland, Up Dharma Down and Kaapin. 19. Which album do you think best soundtracks your life? Copeland – In Motion 20. What is the greatest musical advice you've ever been given and which you would give another? Create! Create! Create! No matter how weird or bad your song may sound to other people, someone will listen and will like your craft. Someone out there is tired of the usual stuff, looking for something artsy, something unique, and something out of this world.
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Kickstart, ProudCloud open doors to new RP startups "Five months of awesome to build a great product." This is the promise of Launchgarage, the accelerator program steered by incubator company Kickstart Ventures, Inc. and web engineering firm Proudcloud. Launchgarage recently announced the opening of applications from May 1 to 31, 2013, for the second program run, which kicks off in early July and culminates in a Demo Day in November 2013. “Launchgarage guides Philippine startups from the idea stage, to the build, and the launch. We provide much-needed support and resources for early stage startups in the Philippines, helping them find the fastest, most efficient technical and business solutions, as well as the mentorship and community support that every startup founder needs,” said Jay Fajardo, Project Director of Launchgarage and founder and CEO of Proudcloud. Minette Navarrete, Strategy Mentor of Launchgarage and co-founder and President of Kickstart Ventures, concurs. "Innovation and entrepreneurship are tough, and startup founders face challenges every step of the way. The Launchgarage program guides founding teams through the earliest, most difficult part of the startup journey, creating the momentum to launch an actual product out into the market, and help it to scale intelligently." The program runs from July 1 to November 30. It starts with each accepted team being handed seed funding of US$30,000 (more than Php1.2 million) as their operating capital, representing Launchgarage's 15% equity in the business. In addition, team members -called "Garageheads" -- are given hands-on workshops, training and consultation sessions focused on subjects, skills and philosophies ranging from Lean Startup to relevant legal issues and business principles needed to launch and operate a successful venture in the Philippines and the region. Startup teams have access to various resources from partners and sponsors including Globe Telecom, Amazon Web Services, Zendesk, and the Globe, Ayala and SingTel Regional Seed Network executives. Likewise, teams are exposed to a network of mentors composed of veteran founders, industry analysts, tech business executives, angel investors, and venture capitalists, both from the Philippines, and from other regions around the world. The mentors provide one-on-one advice to the teams to help refine their product and provide valuable insight on direction and viability. Throughout the program, mentors help the teams refine their pitch. Each team is given multiple opportunities to pitch to a panel of venture capitalists for early critiques and maybe even additional interim funding. The program culminates in a final pitching day in front of venture capitalists, angel investors, and peers. The first batch of Launchgarage teams or Garageheads ended their five month incubation period last April 15 and have all launched products into the market, and have been part of Echelon Philippine Satellite 2013. Launchgarage is being run by Fajardo and Navarrete, together with Christian Besler, Lean Startup Specialist and Community Engagement Head of Kickstart Ventures; Dan Siazon, Finance Ninja and Finance Head of Kickstart Ventures; and Pia Angeli Bernal, Manager for Social Enterprise Investments of Kickstart Ventures.
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Farmers and fisherfolks celebrate
Through Presidential Proclamation No. 33, signed on March 21, 1989, the month of May was officially declared as the “Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Month” to give due recognition to the invaluable contribution of farmers and fisherfolks for the development, improvement, management and conservation of the agriculture and fishery sector. The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) joins the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the opening of the said celebration. According to DA-10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos, that despite the region is more into assisting farmers who cultivate lands, she explained that the office also welcomes in giving aid to fisherfolks, particularly in the form of livelihood projects to complement the group’s main source of income and living. Further, she imparted that next year; the province of Misamis Oriental will enroll for the implementation of projects under the Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan/Bottoms-Up Budgeting to alleviate the conditions of poverty-stricken communities. To signify the region’s support, Dir. Ramos (bottom right photo) receives her plaque of appreciation from BFAR-10 Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin (extreme right) and the newly installed Regional Fisheries Director Andrew Jutba from the fisherfolks’ level, who will help in identifying which interventions should be poured out to them based on their real needs, rather than the perceived needs by the government. [Joanne L. Olson, DA-10]
Chemical Industry Association endorses AANI Party List thrust for countryside renewal The third largest sector of the Manufacturing industry in the Philippines has endorsed the WHY CAMOTE? bid of the AANI Party List for a seat in the lower house during the May 13 elections. In a letter to Ang Agrikultura Natin, Isulong! (AANI) First Nominee Joffrey E. Hapitan dated April 19, 2013, the Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Mga I n d u s t r i ya n g K i m i k a ( S P I K ) r e p r e s e n t e d by O s c a r S . Melencio, executive director, PAG SAI NG NG KAN IN GAM IT ANG BIO ETH ANO officially endorsed AANI for L FUE L par ty list representation in Congress. The Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK) or the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines, i s a n o r ga n i z a t i o n o f 6 9 chemical companies engaged aani.partylist@gmai l.com in the fields of Petroleum, Petrochemical, Agrochemicals & Fertilizers, Oleochemicals & Surfactants, Basic Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Gases, advocacy Coatings & Ink, Rubber, and Plastic. and we look forward to cooperate The chemical industry, which SPIK and partner with your group in the represents, is the third largest sector of pursuit of helping the small farmers the Manufacturing industry, contributing and agricultural wor kers in using 6.7 percent of total Philippine GDP modern technology for agriculture and or PhP 330 Billion per year domestic in the development and improvement production. of SME agrochemical businesses in the “It has come to our attention that Philippines,” SPIK said. your organization, the AANI party The SPIK endorsement was also list, is involved in the agrochemical noted by its president Rober to F. business for small farmers, specifically Batungbacal. the production of ethanol from sweet Engr. Hapitan expressed elation potato,” said Mr. Melencio in his letter. over SPIK’s endorsement of its program “We also understand that another to uplift agriculture through bioethanol goal of AANI is to apply modern derived from the humble sweet potato technology to improve agriculture in (camote). the country side.” “Our members are using the SPIK said AANI’s advocacy and bioethanol as a 100 percent substitute programs are in line with its own for gasoline in their motorcycles and objectives and goals as tricycles, grass cutters and motorized ex p o u n d e d i n O u r C h e m i c a l bancas,” he said. “Bioethanol is also Industry Master Plan submitted to a good fuel substitute for LPG but the Department of Trade and Industry burns cleaner, is renewable and much (DTI) as SPIK’s contribution to the c heaper. When used for cooking, agenda of the government to chart the only P3.00 worth is needed to cook direction of the Philippine industries. one kilo of rice.” “We are in full support of your Compared to irrigated rice, camote The accelerating conversion of agricultural lands to commercial and industrial use, the migration of farming familie s to in search of better income urban areas s, and the increasing demand for food production are all conspiring to make farming an occupation in the Philippines. endangered
Unfortunately, the urbaniz ation and the migration of farming of farmlands ban areas have only worsen families to ured with food production declinin the situation, g and demand for food products in urban areas skyrocketing.
Development planners have long advocated a shift to alternative farming practices and products which would make farming an attractive option for the younger genera-
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tion and stop the migration of youths to the a food staple in the rural areas bright lights of the city. but at the same time become a key source of bioethanol for the Among the development issues that can tion industrcountry’s energy and transportabe substantially addressed ies. by such alternatives are stabilizing the prices of food in Camot e by nature stores energy rural areas while at the same via phoincomes for farming familie time raising tosynthesis in its roots which can produce s areas, stabilizing fuel prices in the rural 95% hydrous bioethanol which can fuel mothrough the torcycles, production of biofuels farm machines, motor bancas with encroaching well as as a clean cooking fuel. into farmlands traditionally devote production, raising farm produc d to food tivity without Through prejudice to the long term cooperatives managed by sustainability of ers themse farmfarm lands and danger to lves, sweet potato farming and the ecology. bioethanol production can transform marginal farmer Traditionally viewed as the poor man’s of change s and farmlands into key agents staple in times of drough t, famine or other econom for the upliftment of the national disasters, sweet potato or y through village level proces camote has the camote sing of potential to serve both its bioethanol for both energy traditional role as securit and food y.
Engr. Joffrey E. Hapitan demonstrates cooking rice with bioethanol to Gen. Danny Lim.
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c o s t s m u c h l e s s t o p ro d u c e but when used as bioethanol feedstock, returns much higher profits. “It will only cost P25, 000 p e r h e c t a r e t o c o n ve r t i d l e land to camote production, fully har nessed with a small-scale bioethanol processing facility,” Engr. Hapitan said. “In contrast, it costs P250, 000 per hectare for a fully irrigated facility and infrastructure for rice production.” F u r t h e r m o r e, b i o e t h a n o l production generates much higher revenue than rice production. “We are able to produce 8,000 liters of bioethanol per hectare per year. At P45 per liter exfarm, this will translate to P360, 000 annual revenue per hectare.” In contrast, a palay yield of 100 cavans per hectare will only mean 200 cavans annual yield per hectare, assuming two cropping period per year. At P600 per cavan of palay, annual revenue for palay production would only be P120, 000 per hectare per year, he added. “With the additional revenues generated from idle lands converted t o p ro d u c t i ve b i o e t h a n o l f a r m s, our country can easily generate a cash surplus that would allow us the flexibility we need to meet our various food requirements,” Engr. Hapitan noted (with a smile!) Traditionally viewed as the poor man’s staple in times of drought, fami ne or other di sasters, sweet potato (camote) has the potential to serve both its traditional role as a food staple in the rural areas but could step up to become a strategic source of bioethanol for the country’s energy and transportation industries. “Through cooperatives managed by farmers themselves, sweet potato farming and bioethanol production can transform marginal farmers and farmlands into key agents of change for the upliftment of the national economy through village level processing of camote bioethanol for both energy and food security,” Engr. Hapitan said.
Search for Corn Quality Awardees begins Following the lead of the Agri-Pinoy Rice Program’s Rice Achiever Awards, the Department of Agriculture (DA), this time, launches the first ever nationwide search for the set of Agri-Pinoy Corn Quality Awardees. According to Larry ER. Paraluman, regional corn program coordinator of DA-10 said, the competition which nearly has P 29 million prizes at stake is open to all provinces, cities and municipalities, provincial and municipal corn coordinators, and agricultural extension workers (AEWs) part in the implementation of the DA AgriPinoy Corn Program. The search, he added, seeks to recognize the achievement of top performing local government units (LGUs) with outstanding contribution to the corn industry; thereby intensifying the strong DALGU partnership in the production of quality and safe corn and sustaining awareness of the LGUs to the DA’s initiatives for corn. Paraluman further said that the Corn Quality Awards will commence in 2013 for two cropping seasons. Initially, the search shall grant P3M to the top five provinces and P500,000 to the top 25 cities/municipalities in terms of infrastructures, farm equipment and machineries, etc. Meanwhile, the top 5 provincial and 25 municipal corn coordinators will each receive P20,000 and P 15,000 cash prize, respectively. Top 100 AEWs, on the other hand, will get P10,000 each. Paraluman also explained that region 10 agreed to the following timeline of activities: April 30, 2013 – submission of letter of intent for those interested; May 15, 2013 – submission of all technical and administrative requirements to the DA-10 office; May 16-30, 2013 – evaluation period by the region; and June 15, 2013 – submission of final nominees to the national steering committee. The awarding rites is slated to be held some time in October of this year. [Joanne L. Olson, DA-10]
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DANNUG... from Page 6 and long internecine wars within the family and among noble houses. In kingdoms that brook no opposition, any pretender to the throne is murdered, including loyal forces and minions. In America, it is amazing that the Presidency hasn't been keenly dynastic although the bug had bitten a few families, like the Adams and the Bushes. It is sufficient to state that there is an acceptance of families with political acumen, like the Kennedys, to hold public office, but the US electoral processes diffuse power holding. I n o u r c o u n t r y, t h e perpetuation of the political line by families well-known in the locality can be considered the result of Spanish colonialism. The so-called principalia, educated and given responsibility by the colonial officials-- in the mode of accommodation peculiar to the age--were the same ilustrados preferred by the new American colonial regime. With English language as a catalyzing tool, political families evolved in the different ethno-linguistic subdivisions and provinces of the country. Of course, the politicians that toed the nationalist line of Aguinaldo in the failed Revolution cooperated with the Americans. But new leaders also rose to challenge colonial policies and sought independence from Mother America. The emergence of political dynasties in the country followed after independence.
C o u p l e d w i t h va r i e d experiences from World War II, the pro-dynasty politician staggered onto the center stage of development as a savior and progenitor of better things. That he was avid to prove himself is also tantamount to the need to assume and amass power. In general, at least two ruling families in each province vied for attention. Even in the pugnacious Communist insurgency, two ideological variants existed. The jaded dictum of "power out of the barrel of the gun" soon took over the political landscape. Violence before elections was anticipated with much apprehension, on one hand. On the other hand, the buying of votes on the eve of, or a few days before, the elections was an unfailing reality in highly-contested areas. The social justice issue enters this discussion in three ways. One, that attention is much given to winning votes rather than in presenting any socio-economic development platform. There is also the inability of the political dynasty to provide convincing governance in a closed system wherein proteges and family-members are employed. Here, the "winner takes it all" attitude holds sway. S e c o n d l y, t h e Pa p a l encyclical, Rerum Novarum, is a must read on the social justice issue; it is the touchstone . The Communists, the trade unionists, the democrats and the bureaucrats, even those in
the UN and the ILO, have taken cognizance of its contents. The leftists, the Malthusians and the totalitarians pervert it to this day. Finally, look to the future by learning from the past. Question the assertions of leaders who hold on to their positions at any cost. Recognize the traps and the trappings of politics. Resist the temptations and the blandishments. Lord Acton said: "Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely." Last point. A new take on the nursery rhyme: "Ba, ba, black sheep, have you any wool? Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Three bags full! One for the master, and one for the poor, And one for the little girl down the lane." Re-quote: "Tell the truth and tell the slant." - Emily Dickinson
SUAN... from Page 6 We were put on this earth, not for selfish pleasure, but for service. We have a Godordained purpose. I was unhappy because I have missed my purpose, by a long shot. Isaiah's complaint was my own, "I have toiled in vain, and for nothing. I spent my strength uselessly.." (Isaiah 49:4.) My work of many years was for my own purpose, not God's. If God is not our Supreme Master, life has no meaning. There is no reason for our being. We are not only a body, we are also a spirit. We are not human beings trying to have a spiritual experience;
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we are spiritual beings going through this temporary human experience. Note the word temporary. Many of us exchange or trade-off the eternal for the temporary. We throw away the Pearl of Great Price for the passing fancies of the world. That's why we suffer from soul sickness. People who have turned their lives over to the Lord, attest to the unbelievable joy and indescribable adventure they experience with Him. The doubting Thomasa that I was, I thought this testimony was a lot of corny baloney. But now the baloney is on me. I discovered for myself that it is true. I'm now mouthing the same testimony, and in more flowery language. Ever since DXRU Radio Ultra started broadcasting, I have reinvented myself. I am now an anchorwoman of my own inspirational program, "Kalipay Nga Molahutay". I glorify the Lord with the words I speak over the airwaves. I endeavor to teach truths that are soul-nourishing and life-enriching. There is new meaning and purpose in my life. I feel I have found my calling, which is preaching. The self-indulgence and frivolous pursuits are things of the past. My time is not my own anymore. I have bequeathed it to the Lord. My schedule is bustling and buzzing as I daily prepare for my radio program. Yet I am at peace. My life is simple but beautiful. When we are faithful in our purpose of serving God, the tension, stress and confusion are swept away like yesterday's garbage. Then we receive its radiant replacement, which is happiness and contentment! (Catch my program "Kalipay Nga Molahutay" 7:30-9:00PM Mon-Thurs @ DXRU 1188AM Band)
JAEN... from Page 6 and engage in the moment, we get to know the people around us and appreciate our own life. We become less self-absorbed and free up our minds and souls. There are so much more to discover, so many untold stories to unravel. All we have to do is never be afraid to make friends, be polite and truly listen. With just one small talk, our world becomes bigger yet more familiar.
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Water is the only liquid that is not processed as a food. Water is not digested. It passes directly through your bloodstream and is distributed throughout your entire body, concentrating on places it is most needed. It takes approximately twenty minutes before your vocal cords receive any hydration from a drink of water. So when you’re singing and speaking a lot you have to drink plenty or else you will get dehydrated. To n y H a r n e l l , a n International superstar and rock band singer says “moisturize the voice – as much moisture as possible. Drink tons of water from the time you wake up till you go to bed at night. You will pee a lot but who cares .The more hydrated you are the better” I definitely agree with Tony, the more hydrated you are the better because more hydration means clear voice. As a voice teacher and singer, I use my vocal cords much more than anyone one else so if I
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LORECHE... from Page 7 nervous system, thus, if one were exposed to lead in quantities that are harmful to the body, there may be temporary or per manent learning and behavioural disorders. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of lead in their bodies. High levels can be fatal. Among adults, there is what we call as occupational hazards that increase the risk for lead poisoning, like those that are stationed in gasoline stations, mechanics who handle batteries, and those in charge with making our homes beautiful places to live in, the carpenters and painters. Lead can contaminate water, air and soil. T h e d a n ge r l e ve l i s different for children and adults. It may go undetected initially and patients may not manifest any symptoms at all. Children may present with irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting and abdominal pain. If one were to notice changes in the behaviour and
attitude of one’s child, then, one must not hesitate to seek consultation. Adults on one hand may present with changes in their mental functions, and have elevated blood pressure, pain or numbness of the extremities, mood disorders and if one were pregnant, a miscarriage. Seizure is not an uncommon presentation in patients who also have very high levels of lead in their body. Diagnosing lead poisoning will require a simple blood test, taken either from a finger prick or extracting from a vein. Lead is measured as microgram/decilitre (mcg/ dl), and for adults, any result above 10 or 6 for children is considered UNSAFE. Microscopic evaluation of the red cells will also alert the attending physician of the possibility of lead poisoning. Treatment is directed at removing the lead from the system through chelation or the use of EDTA in order to bind the lead and remove it from the body. More than diagnosing and treating the problem, Lead Poisoning is one of those diseases that can be prevented. There are simple things that we each can do: the most basic of which is washing of hands. Where water pipes are old, it is good to run cold water for at least a minute or two prior to use. When preparing milk formula, it is good practice not to use hot tap water. Should paint renovations be in the offing, it is to one’s best interest to instruct the painters or carpenters not to practice sanding as the removed paint debris can contaminate the house dusts. It would be better to cover the old paint with a new coat of paint instead. For dirty surfaces, a wet damp cloth must be used in cleaning the area, thus removing whatever lead may have accumulated in the dust.
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FUN RUN. Members of the 52nd Engineering Brigade of the Philippine Army headed by their commanders, Col. Reynaldo G. Mutiangpili and Maj. Michael N. Asuncion, along with 1st Lt. Allan S. Fuentes, joined the “Run for Secure and Fair Elections 2013,” organized by the Governance and Leadership Institute of Xavier University, in partnership with Comelec and Namfrel, held last Sunday, May 5. The Army officer were joined by their candidate-soldiers (CS), who placed in the 10-K and 5-K category. The 10-K winners were CS Pabillaran – 4th placer; CS Sabobo – 5th placer; CS Linatoc – 6th placer; and CS Betonio – 10th placer. In the 5-K run, CS winners were CS Tugonon – 3rd placer; CS Galacio – 4th placer; CS Buyate – 5th placer; CS Tacaisan – 6th placer; CS Ambos – 8th placer; and CS Nob – 9th placer. Ms. Nikee May Louise A. Sandoval, Bb. Manolo 2013 First Runner in Manolo, Fortich, Bukidnon, also participated in the Army’s team. The said fun run was aimed to mobilize the whole city in an awareness campaign of Filipinos’ constitutional right of suffrage and at the same time advocate for clean and honest elections this year. The event was a fun run for all ages, amateur or professional. It was for the benefit of Namfrel volunteers who will be safeguarding the votes for the upcoming elections, as well as for the capacity development projects of XU-GLI after the 2013 elections. Text & photo By Checai Gamo & Daisy Agurob]
Cat@lyst launched for social change Be the start. Lead the change.
This is what Cat@lyst, a Tattoo-branded corporate social responsibility initiative in partnership with the Global Shapers Manila Hub, envisions today’s youth to do – cause a chain reaction of positive action to make a difference in society using modern technology. Tattoo, the most reliable mobile broadband powered by Globe, takes the advocacy of Global Shapers to bring the Cat@lyst vision to life. The Global Shapers Manila Hub is composed of young extraordinary individuals with great potential for future leadership roles in society. It is part of the Global Shapers c o m m u n i t y, a global program o f t h e Wo r l d Economic Forum. For its first project, Cat@lyst seeks to harness creativity, energy and social media through a youth challenge with the Global Shapers acting as mentors. Some of the Global Shapers are Tattoo ambassador Bianca Gonzalez; Save Philippine Seas co-founder Anna Oposa; San Vicente, Palawan Mayor Pie Alvarez; doctor and researcher on neglected tropical diseases, Harvy Liwanag; and Mano Amiga Academy co-founder Lynn Pinugu. Both Tattoo and the Global Shapers are working hand-in-hand to encourage the youth to make concrete and feasible solutions to the problems of their communities such as air pollution, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, among others. “We are looking for a realistic solution that has an ICT component and has the potential to be replicated in other communities. We need
young people who have a genuine desire to help,” said Dong Ronquillo, Head of Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business. Bianca Gonzalez, one of the most active members of Global Shapers Manila Hub and a Tattoo ambassador, said: “We have a lot of exceptional young people who can act as a catalyst toward social and economic change. So together with Globe, we want to harness their capabilities with the help of ICT and social media to come up with realistic solutions to real community problems.” Filipino citizens, aged 18-30, can submit a proposal via a one-minute video entry from May 2 to 31 which meets the following criteria: 1. Innovation – demonstrates creativity and originality 2. Implementation Feasibility – proposal should be executable in the given timeline and proponents should demonstrate capability to mobilize stakeholders involved 3. Impact – provides a long-lasting solution to an existing social problem Application forms may be downloaded from the Globe Cat@lyst website www. catalyst.com.ph and from the entries, 15 will be shortlisted. Five winners will then be chosen in June and will be awarded a P200,000 cash grant for program development, mentorship, and ICT support. Believe in change. Fuel your Innovation. Join the Cat@lyst Revolution.
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