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WHO cites Davao’s anti-smoking campaign DAVAO City--The world is now looking at Davao City as the world’s show case of putting the “endgame strategy” against smoking , as official from the Department of Health (DOH) said here.

DOH Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said that Davao City is attracting international attention because the city has the biggest potential to show the world of putting an endgame strategy against smoking.

Endgame is a situation where smoking or tobacco is totally eradicated.

Davao City is a hall-of-famer of the Red Orchid Award. The award recognizes cities, municipalities, government offices and health facilities that are strictly enforcing tobacco control measures.

It first implemented its comprehensive anti-smoking ordinance in 2002 and gained fame for its vigorous implementation 11 years after

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AVAO City--Police authorities on Monday filed arson and murder charges against two persons who torched two houses in Purok Trinity, Sitio Tule, Barangay Tambobong, Baguio District here and subsequently hacked a 12-year-old boy who had witnessed the incident.

Accused before the City Prosecution Office (CPO) were Armel Intal alias Aming, and Danilo Tormis Jr., alias Bakang, both residents of Sitio Mangas-as, Barangay Tambobong, Baguio District.

Police records showed that at around 4:50 p.m. last June 19, both Intal and Tormis were seen setting on fire the houses owned by Michael Lucenario.

The incident was witnessed by Lucenario’s 12-year-old nephew, Christian Felizardo Lucenario.

Upon noticing the boy, Intal approached him and hacked him with a bolo in the body.

The boy was only discovered at around 6:00 a.m. the next day when Lucenario was checking his burned house. slay | page 11

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A vendor shows dried flying lizards, which he claims can cure respiratory diseases. He sells them at P100 each in Agdao Market, Davao City.

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dorsed by the Provincial Development Council (PDC), during its regular meeting last June 19 at the Bulwagan ng Lalawigan.

“Billionaryo na po ang ating probinsya by next year,” del Rosario told members of the local media at the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo yesterday.

The Governor said the bulk of the 2014 budget will still come from the internal revenue allotment (IRA) share of the province,

DAVAO City--The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has reaffirmed its “all-out support” for the growth and development of the palm oil industry in the country.

This was confirmed by PCA Region 10 regional manager OIC Roberto Manlunas who joined the palm oil industry cluster team in making a project report recently to consultants of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) during a meeting at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office in Davao.

“We’re behind this new industry 100 percent and will work closely with the palm oil industry cluster on various programs and

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Tagum Cityis joining new “billionaire” city

ALARM. A traffic enforcer in Davao City issues a violation ticket against a cab driver for illegal terminal, when he parked his vehicle outside the school along Roxas Street.

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TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -The country’s ‘Banana Capital’ will be joining the league of billionnaire provinces as it will exceed the P1billion mark in its annual budget next year.

Governor Rodolfo del Rosario announced that the Province of Davao del Norte will hit a major breakthrough in its annual budget, with the projected income of P1,082,601,958.10 in 2014.

The proposed budget was en-

Palm oil industry gets PCA’s all out support

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EMB-DENR, POCAP confer awards on STEAG State Power

By BONG D. FABE

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (EMB-DENR) and Pollution Officers Control Association of the Philippines (POCAP) have conferred two environmental awards on energy firm STEAG State Power, Inc. (SPI) recently.

The awards made SPI the only Mindanao-based energy company to receive such distinction.

SPI, which operates the 210-MW Mindanao CoalFired Power Plant at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate (PIE) in the municipalities of Tagoloan and Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, received from EMB-DENR and POCAP the Outstanding in Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) and the Outstanding in Compliance and Validation Report (CMVR)

awards “for exceeding the standards for self-monitoring and reporting under the Philippine Environmental Impact Study (EIS) System” during the 1st National Convention on the Philippine EIS System at the Manila Hotel.

The awards specifically cited STEAG “for demonstrating sound and scientific approaches and coherence, and for its technical comprehensive and impressive communication of monitoring results, in a manner that elevates it as a model for other CMRs.” The award is EMB’s way of promoting excellence in the Environmental Impact Assessment Reporting in the country. It also showcases the best examples of EIA reports following well-established scientific approaches, comprehensiveness and effectiveness, said EMB-10 Regional Director Sabdullah Abubacar.

The award was received

by Jerome Soldevilla, SPI communication officer, and Francis Libao, SPI environment officer.

Apart from setting the standards in environmental reporting and transpar-

ency by pioneering an online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) in the country, STEAG has also set-up an independent and empowered Multi-Partite Monitoring (MMT)

Team that also serves as the community mechanism for a highly participative approach in social and environmental monitoring.

The MMT Team is headed

by Abubakar.

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tens of thousands of people since SMI was showing “insufficient respect for the rights of the affected population.”

The 88-page report Human Rights Impact Assessment of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project, released last week, said that the SMI project would require the destruction of large pristine forests, pose a serious risk to the local water supply, and require the resettlement of approximately 5,000 indigenous people.

“About 5,000 indigenous people would be relocated and their traditional land destroyed. The mine would also threaten the water supply of tens of thousands of people,” Fr. Joy Pelino, director of the Social Action Center of Marbel diocese said in a release.

The Tampakan mine is the biggest open pit copper and gold mines in Asia, comprising some 28,000 hectares of land.

SMI is reportedly pouring US$5.9 billion to the project, which is estimated to yield

360,000 ounces of gold and 375,000 tons of copper per year. The mine is planned to go into operation in 2019. “[The] human rights to selfdetermination of indigenous peoples, to food, water, health, life and physical integrity are at stake,” the report said, adding that SMI has contravened its obligation of due diligence. " According to Wikipedia, “due diligence may refer to the process of research and analysis that takes place in advance of an investment, takeover, or business partnership. The potential investor generally uses in-house resources or hires a consulting firm that specializes in due diligence and corporate investigations to investigate the background and principals of the target company.

A due diligence assignment generally includes reviewing press and SEC filings, checking for regulatory and licensing problems, identifying liens and judgments, and uncovering

Apart from ensuring an efficient, reliable and responsible business operations, STEAG is also aggressively pursuing the implementation of community development programs and projects designed to help improve quality of life of the people in its host communities in Misamis Oriental.

Since the start of its operations in November 2006, STEAG’s 210-MW Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant has delivered more than 9 billion KwH of electricity to the Mindanao grid, representing about 20% of the island’s total power supply.

Through the years, SPI has complied fully with all appropriate local and national labor and environmental laws and has managed to sustain a highly secured and safe work environment by achieving more than three million safe man-hours with zero lost time due to accident.

(Bong D. Fabe)

SMI threatens human rights in Tampakan A SUBSIDIARY of the Zugbased giant Xtrata group is threatening the basic human rights of indigenous peoples in a mining site in South Cotabato province in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.

Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) of the Glencore-Xtrata group plans to exploit Asia’s biggest copper and gold mine in the municipality of Tampakan despite vehement opposition from various quarters for its impact on the indigenous peoples community and the environment.

A study commissioned by three Swiss and German non-government organizations (NGOs) MISEREOR, the Swiss Catholic Lenten Fund and Bread for All, and carried out by the Institute for Development and Peace (INEF), based at DuisburgEssen University in Germany said that the Tampakan mining project threatens the lives of

civil and criminal litigation matters. Sophisticated investigators will also search for conflicts of interest, insider trading and press and public records that identify problems that may have occurred under the principal's watch.”

But due diligence is voluntary.

Bread for All General Secretary Beat Dietschy stressed in a release that the Tampakan example shows that voluntary standards alone are not enough.

MISEREOR, Lenten Fund and Bread for All, through the report, called on SMI and the Aquino administration to “enter into an honest dialogue with the people concerned – that could even lead to dropping the project.”

They also urged the Swiss federal government to take action and introduce binding standards for Swiss companies over human rights.

“Swiss companies have to respect all human rights, all over the world,” Dietschy said.

Dietschy also said that the Swiss federal government must take action and lead the campaign for rights without borders even as he urged for legislation so that due diligence becomes a binding standard for corporations.

Lenten Fund human rights expert Daniel Hostettler said in a statement that “a mix of government failure, a poor and marginalised population, and armed conflicts are the worst possible preconditions for operating an open-cast mine of these dimensions.”

Development policy expert of MISEREOR, Elisabeth Strohscheidt, stressed that “the rights of the indigenous population to freely decide on the operating of mining projects in their territory must be respected.” Glencore-Xstrata owns, through its Australian Xstrata subsidiary, XstrataCopper, 62.5 percent of SMI. smi | page 8

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Aeta courtship and wedding: the Ibanag way First of two parts

By Oliver T. Baccay of PIA, Region 2

Aeta tribe is one of the original indigenous inhabitants of the Philippines. In Cagayan Valley Region, there are lots of them still living in the mountains. But nowadays, many of them are already blending with the mainstream society, living with the culture of the common people and even adopting the global trends.

In the previous years, Aetas do not live with the common people, nor value

education or civil ways. That is why majority of them are unregistered - during birth, wedding and even deaths.

In this region, it is only in the1990s that they started immersing themselves in civilization.

There were no records of Aeta couple who exchanged vows in public or registered with the local civil registrar.

There are also no record and documents on their courtship practices, culture and tradition.

All records show only their traditional way of daily living.

In Penablanca, Cagayan, a newlywed Aeta couple marked a history as the first to stage a night and day wedding in public, the first registered wedding at the local civil registrar and the first documented Aeta love story and courtship.

April 27-28, 2013 were the special and unforgettable days for Angel Gamata and Angelo Mondejar.

These were the days when they wowed to God and the public to live together in richer or in poorer, in sickness or in wealth, and till death do they part.

The days when they proved that they can live normally like others and can celebrate wedding like the others.

The couple make up one beautiful and extraordinary love affair.

Theirs is not the traditional way but it embraced global trends. Their love story could be a theme for a teleserye, a telenovela or a romance film.

Angelo Mondejar, 19, lives within the established Aeta community at Penablanca, Cagayan – the known Caving Adventure

Capital of the Philippines, while Angel Gamata, 18, is a native of Lasam, Cagayan – one of the remotest towns in the province requiring almost 4- to 5-hour travel to each site.

In the normal and traditional life of the said indigenous group, an Aeta man would marry a woman from his own tribe or within his community at early age. But with Angel and Angelo, it’s very different.

“We were just textmates.

My cousin who was a neighbor of my husband gave my number to him. Then

Pecojon calls for safe release of abducted filmmakers in Sulu

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IDAPAWAN City–– The Peace and Conf lict Journalism Network (Pecojon) has called on authorities in the Sulu archipelago to convene a crisis committee for the safe release of two independent filmmakers-sisters Linda and Nadjoua Bansil—who were abducted last Saturday.

In a statement, Len Manriquez, Pecojon’s acting national coordinator and chief of operations, said the Bansil sisters are both members of Pecojon.

In fact, she said, both were trained in 2006 and 2007 on courses on conflict-sensitive journalism (CSJ) reporting and “had since been active in using the strategies of CSJ in the documentary films that they do.”

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HISTORICAL BUILDING. The Cagayan de Oro Museum is housed inside the water tower built in 1922 in front of Gaston Park, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo taken June 21, 2013. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

he texted me and there started our romance,” Angel narrated.

She also said they were just textmates for few weeks until the time when she visited her cousin at Penablanca and tooka vacation in the area.

“When we met, I saw that he is sincere with me when he proposed for a wedding. I gladly accepted the offer because I also felt that I love him. Many say that we are meant for each other as we have the same name,” Angel said in a very soft voice.

‘Man of Steel’ caps Superman’s 70-yr evolution

By Penelope Poulou of VOAnews

Superman, the iconic American hero fighting for social justice and the American way of life, was born as a comic book character more than 70 years ago. Over the decades, the character evolved into a hero on television and in the movies.

Now, Man of Steel, the latest film on the superhero’s exploits, gives Superman a 21st century makeover.

Superman’s character rests on his dual nature. He was born as Kal-El on the planet Krypton, which was destroyed right after his parents launched him to Earth.

Allusions to the story of Jesus are threaded through Man of Steel.

Kal-El, now known as Clark Kent, is adopted into a humble human abode in Kansas and, like Jesus, is 33 years old when he faces mortal danger and humankind’s mistrust.

Howard Marshall, the manager of “AfterTime Comics,” an established comic book store in the Washington, D.C., area, believes the character of Superman transcends Christian tradition.

“One of the reasons we in our culture have a need for these superheroes is because it’s like modern mythology,” Marshall said.

There are other interpretations.

Some religious commentators and pop culture articles contend Superman has Jewish origins. They liken him to Moses, and point out that “Kal-El” sounds like the Hebrew words which mean “voice of God.” Marshall disagrees. He says though Superman’s creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, were Jewish, they did not infuse any Jewishness into the superhero, at least not purposefully.

MOVIES TO WATCH

Uptight FBI special agent Sarah Ashburn is paired with testy Boston cop Shannon Mullins in order to take down a ruthless drug lord. The hitch: neither woman has ever had a partner -- or a friend for that matter.

Director: Paul Feig Stars: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demián Bichir, Marlon Wayans

While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders.

Director: Roland Emmerich Stars: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke

When it appears as though the end is in sight, the pilots, flight crew, and passengers of a plane heading to Mexico City look to forget the anguish of the moment and face the greatest danger, which we carry within ourselves.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar Stars: Javier Cámara, Pepa Charro, Lola Dueñas, Cecilia Roth

Residents of a coastal town learn, with deathly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought shelter at a local resort.

Director: Neil Jordan Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Caleb Landry Jones, Sam Riley

Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London’s criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man’s identity -- transforming into an avenging angel in the process.

Director: Steven Knight Stars: Jason Statham, Senem Temiz, Vicky McClure, Siobhan Hewlett

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A letter of Korean soil scientist Dear Philippine friends, I am working in Cagayan De Oro City for KOICA project of microbial organic fertilizer and mushroom cultivation at MOSCAT and Claveria Experiment Station DA. I want to remind the Filipinos of the Korean War on June 25 in 1950.

I was only 7 years old and first year in elementary school at that time. We have not enough food and clothes and the poorest country in the world. I am very thankful to the Philippines that sent more than 7 thousand soldiers and fighting against communist North Korea for our freedom and democracy.

Your young soldiers fought in a very difficult condition, such as severe cold winter they never experienced in

the Philippines. If your country did not help us, I am not sure I am alive now. After Korean War, Philippines continuously help Korea to develop economic situation.

We are now developed from the poorest country in the world during 1960’s to industrial advanced country as the results of your help.

I want to introduce our experiences, how much I work diligently and how to contribute to our country’s development to you. Also I hope to continue the very good friendship between Philippines and Korea. We come here with six students to continue our friendship to next generations.

Composting is very important not only on the adaptation of new high income crops or new farming technologies but also with the efficient use of natural organic resources.

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I remind again all the people of the Philippines to help us in battle fields and economic area. They are all your parents, brothers and friends.

They worked very valuable efforts for our country’s development. Korean people will keep in mind of your big contribution for us. They served their life and funds to hopeless country of Korea at that time. Near the capital city Seoul is a Monument of the Philippine army attending Korean War. Many people visit and keep in mind to thank them and also to all the Filipinos for their efforts.

Yours, Andrew Insang Jo Ph.D. Soil Scientist Project for Microbial Fertilizer and Mushroom Cultivation Email Address: isjo357@naver.com

The culture of impunity

WE have real issues that need attending to should we maintain a sustaining freedom with this democracy.

The past election unfortunately provided extended mandates to many making matters worse with dynasties metastasizing on the national levels.

It is no longer confined to local government where fiefdoms have ruled for decades but now with Harry Tambuatco senators and their families ruling the country.

Then there are the convicted, the felons and many with existing graft and corruption cases that were not only allowed to run for office but won.

Congress as it is is full of politicians with dynasties.

How are we to correct this impunity of corruption and the violations towards a constitution they are supposed to up hold with direct reference to Article II Section 26?

The answer is we do not especially with this lot.

The problem most say stems from the President whose dynasty has been made the supreme example.

The politicians have followed the example of the President coming from a dynasty himself.

We have regulators supposedly created to place a check on abuses by government officials; problem is today they too run scared of these powerful politicians who are now above the law.

Violations towards our laws are commonplace and the courts are running scared with their tails between their legs.

Ergo, the culture of impunity!

The masses are indifferent to all this with their issues of having to feed themselves considering the rising prices for food, water, security from the police, increasing utilities and government taxes.

There is no sustaining program for mass housing with jobs disappearing for less money to boot.

Incompetence has made matters worse with no infrastructure and development other than the boast of Malacanang that the economy is improving due to the stock exchange which has tumbled and the perceptions of the outside world that the Philippines has turned the corner.

The problem is which street is this corner?

Ask any decent Joe on the street and he will be quick to point out his misery.

There are no social nets and none in the offing.

The people have spoken and their decisions we suffer the next three years.

And should all things remain the same after another three, we continue to suffer another three.

The biggest losers of course are the poor.

Blessed are the rich in this scenario who can idly stand by and criticize and do nothing.

What they don’t realize is they have carved out a future unfit for their children and children’s children.

These selfish attitudes have increased the securities in their village enclaves to keep the poor sobs out especially in their country clubs.

But hang on isn’t this the same everywhere else in the world?

The rich take more and more and the poor, give them their religions.

This is what the culture of impunity will result to… in-equitability for sure.

Serving God is the fulfillment of our existence

Fresh Gospel of the day: Lu k e 1 : 5 7 - 6 6 , 8 0 ( June24,2013-Monday) Luke1:57-66-Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John.

And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

And they made signs to his father, how he would

Biblical reflection Bro. Edcel L. Closas have him called.

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John.

And they marvelled all.

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, and praised God. And all they that heard [them] laid [them] up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be!

And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Luke 1:80-And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel: In our gospel for today, we can see that St. Elizabeth delivered John the Baptist after 9 months.

In Wisdom7:1-2-a child can live only 9 months in a woman’s womb.

This scenario is reminding us, that all of us soon, will be delivered to our different destinations,

“Heaven, Purgatory and Hell.” Take note, “John was born for a reason” and this is our lives here on earth that all of us, have “individual purpose in our existence.”

In Ephesians 2:10-For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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Remember that, “Serving God is the fulfillment of our existence.”

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Trade links between PH, Indonesia fortified

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XCHANGE of trade between Mindanao and Indonesia will soon be given a boost when the direct rollon/roll-off (RoRo) s h ippi ng s er v ic e During the recent 2nd Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Manado on the roll-on/ roll-off implementation, representatives bet ween the two cities have crafted various technical aspects of the project.

The Mindanao delegation was led by Paul Y. Rodriguez, owner and operator of Super Shuttle RoRo, former Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCI) President Dra. Ma. Lourdes G. Monteverde, and the Off ice of the Philippine Consul in Manado.

It was also attended by the representative from the Office of the Governor of North Sulawesi, the Office for Planning and Development of

Babak port in Davao City. (ppa.com.ph file photo)

North Sulawesi (BAPPEDA), Bit u ng Por t Aut hor it y (KSOP), Customs Office of Bitung City (KPPBC), Immigration Office of Bitung and Manado Cities, Office

of Quarantine in Bitung, Indonesia Port Corporation (PT PELINDO), Manado Cha mber of C om merce a nd Indust r y (K A DI NManado), North Minahasa

FURNITURE WORKER. Roy Villar drills holes on parts of a door before assembling it. He was spotted at a furniture shop along R. Castillo Street in Davao City.

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Retail competition to power spot market begins June 26

By RUTCHIE C. AGUHOB Contributor

OZA MIZ Cit y––Fu l l commercial operations of the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Pasig City will start on June 26, this year.

This, after the open access date (OAD) started on Dec. 26, 2012, which also set the beginning of the transition period that ends on June 25, 2013, Luningning Baltazar of the Power Market, Electric MARKET | page 8

The boardroom of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Pasig City.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), along with representatives from local industries, shipping c omp a n i e s , e x p or t e r s / i mpor ters, t he Nor t h

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Sulawesi-Mindanao Business Council (NORSULMIN-BC) and BIMP-EAGA. The Consulate General was represented by Consul General Jose D.R. Burgos, Mme. Dr. Blesilda M. Burgos, Vice Consul Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao, Secretary to the Consul General Ms. Ma. Va lerie L . Frogozo, and Translators/Interpreters Ms. Lusyana Lienargo and Mr. Raymond Miracles-Wagiu.

Among the technica l aspects discussed during t he meeting include Cu s tom s , I m m i g r at ion a nd Q u a r a nt i ne (C IQ ) procedures, infrastructure requirements of the RORO vessel, i nclud i ng service costs, loading and unloading, the provision of designated container yard, bunker fueling and docking requirements, as well as the regulatory requirements for shipments to Bitung Port.

North Sulawesi Governor Dr. Sinyo Harry Sarundajang has expressed his full support to the RoRo project and batted for possible preferential fuel rates and other incentive packages under BIMP-EAGA.

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‘Bloomberg market mags’ names Maybank strongest bank KUALA Lumpur-based Maybank has emerged as number 13th in Bloomberg Markets magazine’s third a nnua l ra nk ing of t he world’s strongest banks, a c c o rd i n g t o r e p o r t s published on the Bloomberg website.

This achievement has placed Maybank in the company of an elite global group of banks with assets of over USD100 billion and evaluated based on capital streng th, asset quality, strong reser ves as well as deposit and funding strength. Maybank is the first and only Malaysian bank in the list.

Maybank President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar has attributed the strong ranking to tough supervision by Bank Negara Malaysia and new stress testing and risk-control measures instituted inside the bank.

“The central bank has a lways adopted a ver y prag mat ic super v ision approach. Whenever there are signs of problems, Bank Negara has never been hesitant to intervene,” he said.

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Misamis Oriental elected officials take oath of office under Liberal Party Photos and text by GERRY L. GORIT and ROLANDO SUDARIA

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econd-termer Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Peter M. Unabia led other newly elected officials of the province in taking their oath under the Liberal Party on June 22, 2013 at the Sugbongcogon gym.

Unabia took his oath administered by RTC Branch 41 Judge Jeoffre W. Acebido.

The order of o at h taking began with all Sangguniang Bayan members, followed by all vice mayors and Sangguniang Panlalawigan members Benedict Lagbas, Vincent Pelaezm Virgelia D u ma d ag and Abi ng Bernaldez of the first congressional district and Oliver Boris Actub and Emmanuel Mugot of the second congressional district.

Immediately afterwards were municipal mayors Alexis S. Quina of Balingasag, Romeo L. Gue of Salay, Binuangan Tomas R. Gumahin, Danilo A. Lagbas Jr. of Kinoguitan and Jerome P.

Lagbas of Sugbongcogon.

The judges who took turns in administering the oath were Judge Acebido, MTCC Branch 1 Judge Cesar A. Merlas and RTC Branch 22 Judge Richard D. Mordeno.

In his welcome address, Sugb ongcogon Mayor Jerome P. Lagbas acknowledged likewise the presence of newly elected Cagayan de Oro City 1st District Rep. Rolando Uy and municipal mayors Jhubert Pamisa of Lagonglong, Pedro Panulaya of Balingoan, Rommel Maslog of Talisayan, Jojo Pupos of Medina and Rey Buhisan of Magsaysay as well as Vice Mayor Eric Canosa of Gingoog City and the staff of Senator Loren Legarda.

An ecumenical lit-

RTC Branch 41 Judge Jeoffre W. Acebido administers the oath of office to re-elected Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Peter M. Unabia during a formal program held on June 22, 2013 at the Sugbongcogon gym. The wife and other family members of the congressman join the ceremonies on stage.

urg y for thanksgiving was officiated by Rt. Rev. Felixberto L. Calang of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Diocese of Cagayan de Oro City.

Mayor Lagbas and Vice Mayor Mildred LagbasMondigo later led the 50th

Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Peter M. Unabia (right) poses with his wife Erlinda, children, sister Inday Unabia-Ababao, brithger Eugene Unabia, uncle Teogenes Unabia and other family members during the oathtaking ceremonies of the Liberal Party on June 22, 2013 at the Sugbongcogon gym. The congressman was the guest speaker of the event.

Sugbongcogon Vice Mayor Mildred Lagbas-Mondigo takes her oath office on June 22, 2013 administered MTCC Branch 1 Judge Cesar A. Merlas. The oathtaking ceremonies of Liberal Party officials were held at the Sugbongcogon gym. The town also celebrated on the same day its 50th charter day anniversary.

charter day anniversary celebration of Sugbongcogon.

Congressman Unabia’s inspirational message dealt on his mission for the first district of Misamis Oriental.

He said he will focus

on three things: political awareness, social responsibility and economic emancipation.

“People who are aware will participate and cooperate in development,” Unabia said.

“Our lives are not only

for us but also for others,” he added.

To drive home his last point, he concluded: “When people break the bonds of poverty, they will be able to stand on their own and provide for their basic needs.”

RTC Branch 22 Judge Richard D. Mordeno administers the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Jerome Lagbas of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental on June 22, 2013 at the Sugbongcogon gym. With them on stage are the members of the mayor’s family.

MTCC Branch 1 Jusge Cesar A. Merlas administers the oath to newly elected Mayor Jun Lagbas of Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental on June 22, 2013 at the Sugbongcogon gym. With them on stage are the members of the mayor’s family.

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Kapalong town acts vs. bat poaching, cave degradation

By MART D. SAMBALUD Davao Today

KAPALONG, Davao del Norte, Philippines – The local government of Kapalong has taken measures to put a stop on alleged bat poaching and to protect the town’s caves from possible degradation.

“The bat cave conservation management plan will enable us to formulate and implement policies that will protect our bat caves from the abuses of some people who visited the caves for tourism and research purposes,” said Roderick Parcon, coordinator for the town’s Municipal Tourism Office (MTO).

Parco told davaotoday. com they are alarmed over reports that some local residents and even tourists have been poaching bats in various caves at Suaon Natures Park in Sitio Sambayon, Suaon village.

He also cited a 2003 report that bat poaching activities were prevalent in the town with the scale of 80 to 90 percent. Even at birthing time, local residents allegedly poached bats for pulutan (finger food).

The nature park has twelve caves that are home to various fruit and insect bats, according to the Davao Speleological and Conserva-

“The bat cave conservation management plan will enable us to formulate and implement policies that will protect our bat caves from the abuses of some people who visited the caves for tourism and research purposes.” — Roderick Parcon, coordinator for the town’s Municipal Tourism Office

A fruit bat inside the Otso Cave in Suaon village, Kapalong town, Davao del Norte. (Photo courtesy of the Davao Speleological and Conservation Society)

tion Society (DSPECS). Out of the total caves, only 9 have been mapped and assessed as potential for cave tourism and research.

The MTO is now conducting surveillance in some known caves particularly the Kapunit and Otso Caves which were surveyed and classified as cave tourism

by the Cave Committee in Region XI. In a bat rootstrain measurement conducted by DSPECS in 2009, it was found out that Kapunit cave is home to 1.2 million fruit bats (rousettus amplexicaudatus) while the Otso cave was home to insect bats (Rhinolophus sp.).

MSWDO in N. Cotabato town extends relief assistance to flood-affected families

By Shahana Joy E. Duerme

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato--The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) of Kabacan, North Cotabato continues to extend relief assistance to flood-affected families in the said town due to heavy rain downpour last week which caused Pulangi River to overflow.

MSWDO head Susan Macalipat said that their office coordinated with the local government unit (LGU) of Kabacan in distribution of goods which include three kilos of rice, sardines, noodles, sugar and coffee.

At least 14 barangays were affected which is equivalent

to 7, 204 families, Macalipat said.

These are the barangays of Kayaga, Poblacion, Salapungan, Pedtad, Magatos, Aringay, Malamote and Malanduage as well as the barangays of Upper Paatan, Cuyapon, Nangaan, Buluan, Kilagasan and Katidtuan.

On the other hand, residents who evacuated built temporary shelters out of tarpaulins.

In a recently conducted ocular inspection headed by the MSWDO in collaboration with the Municipal Agriculture Office, severely affected is Barangay Kayaga.

The inspection also revealed that some schools were flooded. These include

Lumayong Elementary and High School, Malabuaya Elementary School and Datu Mantawil Memorial Elementary School.

Flood also entered the barangay halls of Salapungan and Kayaga.

Meanwhile, Macalipat stated that aside from Kabacan LGU, the provincial government of North Cotabato works with them in delivering relief assistance to affected individuals.

It can be noted that Kabacan is among the municipalities in North Cotabato mostly affected by flood after typhoon Emong hit South Central Mindanao.

(SJDuerme-PIA12/RBeñezDXVL)

Parcon said they crafted a comprehensive Bat Cave Management Plan to serve as a baseline to conserve, preserve and protect caves from possible degradation of the natural resources within a cave system.

It is the first in Davao Del Norte province, he said, and once it’s approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, “it will be a pioneering cave management plan in the Philippines.”

The implementation of the plan is said to help the local government, landowners, visitors, tourists and other stakeholders in formulating a commitment to protect the bats and the caves by organizing educational campaigns that will focus on the importance of bats, its significant contribution to the environment, among others.

Parcon said this has been the town’s second time to craft a Cave Conservation

Management Plan. The first was for the Otbot and Kalina caves in year 2011 to 2012.

In 2011, the local government issued Municipal Ordinance 744 also known as the “Integrated TourismEnvironmental Education Program,” which mandates its MTO to organize educational forum on the conservation, preservation, protection and appreciation of natural resources that can be found in caves.

The said ordinance, which conforms to Republic Act No. 9072 or the National Caves and Caves Resources Management and Protection Act of 2003, also aimed to promote active participation from different stakeholders from local residents, land owners, village officials and various cave guide associations in formulating and undertaking development projects and programs for ecotourism activities.

“We hope that through our comprehensive plan and by intensified educational campaign it will raise the level of awareness of the people that bats are not intended for food consumption by humans,” Parcon said, adding that “Bats, too, have unique and important role in our environment and in the whole structure of our ecosystem.”

(Mart D. Sambalud/davaotoday.com)

MULTI-TASKING. A mother attends to her household chores as she puts her child to sleep in their makeshift tent along Davao-Cotabato highway in Datu Montawal town, Maguindanao in this photo taken last June 19, 2013. Residents were displaced by the June 14 floods.

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The conflict is becoming more violent and has already cost lives – on both sides,” the report said.

The report noted that investment and business activities are needed by countries to develop. But it stressed that business “must…guarantee[ ] that economic development primarily benefits the population, not just a few companies, a small elite within the country and consumers from industrialized countries.”

The report also said that the Philippine government, private companies such as Xtrata and a number of NGOs in the Philippines have endorsed the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which confirm the duty of states to protect people from human rights abuses, including by private actors. They also

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NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses GALICANO DUARTE nad MAMERTA PAHAYAHAY consisting a parcel of agricultural land identified as Lot No. 914, Pls-67, covered by TCT No. (T1265) containing an area of 8.0083 hectares id the subject of Extra Judicial Notice under the notarial registry of Atty. Marie Lou Nueva per Doc. No. 46; Page No. 5; Book No. 9; Series of 2013.

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One of the tools the Principles recommended is the conduct of a comprehensive Human Rights Impact Assessment.

“However, neither the Philippine government nor the companies involved have so far undertaken such an assessment,” the report lamented.

The report also lamented that in the Philippines, “human rights defenders are easily criminalized, threatened or even extrajudicially executed, in particular when they are engaged in a struggle for land rights and against large-scale investments or powerful landlords.” (Bong D. Fabe)

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During the transition period, the retail supply contracts and metering installations for registration are prepared and training of the EPI participants and trial operations conducted, but no customer switching are allowed.

H o w e v e r, r e g u l a r customer switching will be allowed by WESM, starting Dec. 26, 2013 onwards, Baltazar said.

Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9163 creat ing t he Energ y Reg u lator y Commission (ERC) provides the power of choice to the electricity end-users and

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NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses CAESAR TABLA and POTENCIANA TUMAMAK, who died intestate on January 18, 2002 at Emily Hones Lot 14, Blk 4, Macanhan, Cagayan de Oro City, and April 26, 2011 at Blk 12, Lot 21, Barangay Bagumbayan 1 Teresa Rizal, respectively, consisting of a certain parcel of land situated at Barangay Ampayon, Butuan City, declared under Tax Declaration No. 08-12-0001-04663, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-43788, containing an area of 774 more or less, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES CAESAR TABLA AND POTENCIANA TUMAMAK executed by decedents Caesar Tabla and Potenciana Tumamak’s heirs, namely, Dalmy Tabla-Paña,Marisa Tabla-Lozada, Elsita Tabla-De Castro, and Sarah Tabla-Lozada per Doc. No. 215; Page No. 45; Book No. XLIX; Series of 2013, of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jaime M . Cembrano, Jr., Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan.

sets pre-conditions to ensure proper customer protection with the involvement of the following government agencies: Department of Energy (DOE) to supervise the restructuring of the electric power industry and the ERC to evaluate the performance of the market and based on its evaluation, gradually re du c e t h e t h re s ho ld level for the Contestable Market until it reaches the household demand level.

National Electrification Ad ministration (NEA) to prepare the Electric Cooperatives (EC’s) for the RCOA regime and provide the technical, financial and institutional support and assistance, necessary in ensuring that the EC’s are able to complete and perform their mandates u nder a compet it ive environment.

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to abide by the methodology approved by t he E RC for setting transmission wheeling rates upon implementation of t he RCOA and provide open and non-discriminatory access to its transmission system to all electricity users.

Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) to develop market infrastructure, systems and processes, conduct training for t he elec t ric power

industry participants and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.

Meanwhile, the distribution units (DU’s) are tasked to provide/conduct regular information and educat ion ca mpa ig n, particularly the captive customers on the RCOA and its impact to the electricity end-users.

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Maybank is Malaysia’s largest bank by asset size, and is currently ranked #4 in Southeast Asia. In 2008, Maybank began its regional expansion with t he acqu isit ion of t he controlling stake in PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII). According to Dato’ Sri Wahid, the bank also aims to extend its footprint to all 10 Asean members as the region moves towards t he pla nned economic integration by 2015.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CTRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES SYLCAR G. SALIDO AND M Y RA H. SALCEDO-SALIDO,

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE N0.2013-066

SYLCAR G. SALIDO AND MYRA H. SALCEDO-SALIDO, Petitioners x------------------------------------------------------------------------/

ORVILLE DABLEO BARNUEVO,

Petitioner,

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on September 18, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Purok Manga, Tubod, Iligan City and Kauswagan, Cagayan d Oro City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over six (6) years already, since early part of 2007, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting cither financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on September 18, 2004 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden, Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile;

WHEREFORE, trading this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this day of June, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

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Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce tiled by petitioner and alleging among others:

That petitioner and respondent are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on April 27, 1995 al Iligan City, petitioner-husband converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Ubaldo Laya, Pala-o, Iligan City and Angeles, Pampanga respectively;

That marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between them and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than nine (9) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs: Petitioner s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 27, 1995 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile;

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on2013 at 9:00 am. at which time, date and place any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Lei copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 17th day of June, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

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of the Sulu Sultanate Darul Islam (SSDI).

He told Manriquez he was Nadjoua’s contact in Sulu and narrated what happened, according to the statement.

“On Thursday, they arrived in Jolo and were hosted by the SSDI. On Friday morning they went to Sinumaan and stayed overnight in the area to take some shots of the sunrise. On Saturday, they started to take off to Jolo and at about 10a.m., they were kidnapped in Liang, Patikul. They were on board a jeepney and the road was blocked by armed men,” Manriquez said, citing Rajim’s narration.

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late WILHELMINA DUMAQUE ARADO, who died in the City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon on February 11, 2013, left two (2) parcels of land situated at Alanib, Lantapan, Bukidnon, more particularly described as follows; Parcel No. 1-Title No. P-47114, Identified as Lot No. 5130, Cad-653. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE (1,129) Square meters, declared under TD No. 02-11-9982. Parcel No. 2-Title No. AT-9805, Identified as Lot No. 2 of Pcs-10-001895 (AR).

Containing an area of TWENTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (22,848) Square Meters, declared under TD No. 02-11-12265, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED WILHELMINA DUMAQUE-ARADO WITH RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHTS, made and entered into by and among; PETER M. ARADO, widower, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Poblacion, Malaybalay City; RACHEL AURORA D. PIZARRO-TILANDUCA, married, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of NHA, Casisang, Malaybalay City; ROMMEL ANTHONY D. PIZARRO, married, of legal age, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Poblacion, Malaybalay City; RADJI AARON D. ARADO, single, of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Poblacion, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, that the above parties are the legitimate children and exclusive sole heirs. That I, PETER M. ARADO, with consideration of my love and affection to my child and step children, hereby waived, cede, transfer and relinquishment all my rights over the above-mentioned real properties in favor of the children of the decedent- RACHEL AURORA D. PIZARRO-TILANDUCA, ROMMEL ANTHONY D. PIZARRO AND RADJI AARON D. PIZARRO. As per Doc. No. 53; Page No. 66; Book No. 1; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. FLORENTINA A. RAMOSVILLANUEVA. MDN: JUNE 25, JULY 2 & 9, 2013

Manriquez said that Rajim told her that they were not able to stop the kidnappers from taking the sisters.

“The kidnappers were armed and the SSDIs were not. He also said that they insisted to be taken as well but the kidnappers only wanted to take the two ladies,” she said.

Manriquez also cited an article from the Manila Bulletin, written by reporter Edd K. Usman, which denied reports that the Bansil sisters are working as press relation officers of the sultanate.

The Bansil sisters, according to Manriquez, are independent filmmakers and “human rights defenders.”

“Their films are based on issues on human rights, the Moro culture and extractive industries such as mining. They are Moro women concerned on the plight and preservation of the culture of the Moro people,” she explained.

The sisters, although born to an Algerian father, have settled in the Philippines since 1982.

“Both are already Filipino citizens,” said Manriquez, quoting Muhammad, the sisters’ youngest brother.

In 2012, the Bansil sisters produced “Bohe: Sons of the Waves,” a film that tells the story of a group of Badjaos who found a home in a tiny patch of land in southern Luzon they called “Badjawan Island.”

Bohe, the first ever film on Badjao, was screened in the 2012 Cinemelaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and in the Cebu Documentary International Film Festival.

This year, Bohe was nominated in the Gawad Urian Awards.

Manriquez said that for a long time, Nadjoua has been eyeing a story of coffee growers in Mindanao.

“When the contacts were established, she decided to take her sister Linda with her to shoot the film,” she added.

Suspected Abu Sayyaf members abducted the sisters.

“There has been no information what the kidnappers want,” Manriquez said. (Malu Cadelina Manar/MindaNews) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late ESTEBANA LOBIDO, who died long time ago, at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, and the owner of a parcel of land located at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered under Tax Declaration No. 1518104, denominated as Lot No. 6396, containing an area of 821 sq.m.

Sold portion: Lot 6396-A, with an area of 164 sq.m. only, is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND, made and executed by and between: FLAVIANO M. LOBIDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, herein referred to as Heir/Vendor; ELENA M. LOBIDO SABUCDALAO, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, herein referred to as Heir/Vendor; NIC LOBIDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, herein referred to as Heir/ Vendor; CESAR LOBIDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, herein referred to as Heir/Vendor; LUCITA LOBIDO LAGUNAY, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, herein referred to as Heir/Vendor, are the only legitimate children/heirs.

That the said heirs hereto agree to SETTLE and SELL the abovementioned portion of a parcel of land in favor of the VENDEES, JOSE REY SEMEROS III & PRINCESS JOSE REY SEMEROS, rep. by their father, JOSE J. SEMEROS, JR., for and in consideration of the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (Ph. 30,000.00), Philippine currency, do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY a portion of our one parcel of land in favor of the vendees, as per Doc. No. 43; Page No. 8; Book No. 40; Series of 2013, under Notary Public of ATTY. ANIANO S. PADERANGA. MDN: JUNE 18, 25 & JULY 2, 2013

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Power firm Solon stresses criteria for road conversions donates new computer to public school

By Jeanevive D. Abangan

DAVAO City--The Aboitiz-owned electric utility Davao Light & Power Company in cooperation with its social development arm, the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI), has donated five units of brand new computer to Talandang High School in Tugbok District, Davao City.

The school is located in Barangay Talandang, some 31 kilometers from downtown Davao City. The computers were turned over recently.

Davao Light’s Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Vic N. Sumalinog together with CSR supervisor Fermin Edillon and Network Infrastructure technician Mario Faeldonia turned over the new computer units to the principal of the school, Emma Villaver. The ceremony was witnessed by school faculty members and some students.

Sumalinog said donating computer hardware is one of many support projects the Aboitiz-owned electric utility does to enhance the quality of the country’s public education.

For her part, Villaver thanked the Davao Light for making her school the first beneficiary of computer donation this year.

She said that with the new units, she hopes that the school will further make good in its ranking in the National Achievement Test (NAT).

Talandang High School, according to Villaver, is number 2 in NAT within the Tugbok District Cluster and number 13 in the entire Davao City Division. PNA

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and projects to move this industry forward,” Manlunas said.

Working closely with the PCA in pushing the industry forward, is the Department of Agriculture which is aggressively promoting the growth and development of the palm oil industry with its own budget for programs and projects all over the country.

The palm oil industry road map has already been drawn up by the cluster team and set to be presented during a top-level industry forum to be held in Manila sometime in August this year, according to palm oil grower Raul Nuevas who works with the technical working group of the cluster.

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte-Proposals for the conversion of local roads into national roads should first satisfy all the necessary requirements before they can get enough legislative support.

Davao del Norte First District Congressman Anthony del Rosario said thoroughfares must meet the essential criteria that would qualify them to become national roads to get the approval of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III. He revealed the President recently vetoed over 50 road conversion bills since they did not meet the criteria.

“It is important that all the proposed road conversions must have all the necessary supporting documents,” del Rosario said, during the Provincial Development Council (PDC) meeting at the Bulwagan ng Lalawigan.

He said among the supporting documents should include the corresponding endorsements coming from the various provincial and regional development councils.

The lawmaker emphasized the important role of improved road conditions in stirring trade and industry, and in fueling socio-economic development in the province.

Governor Rodolfo del Ro-

sario said local officials want their roads to be converted into national roads in order to secure funding for their upgrade and maintenance from the national government.

He hailed President Aquino for ending the tradition of signing into law road conversion bills that were passed in Congress out of patronage politics, especially through a sense of fellowship among fellow lawmakers.

The governor bared a road must first be determined as a provincial road that connects two or more municipalities and/ or cities, among other requirements, before it can qualify for conversion.

When its proposed road conversions are approved, del Rosario said the province can take advantage of the president’s promise of paving all national auxiliary roads by 2014 and all secondary roads in 2016.

About 11 road sections totalling to over 100 kilometers, are being proposed for national road conversion in Davao del Norte.

Eight of these are in District 1.

Cong. Del Rosario assured to file the corresponding road conversion bills in the 16th Congress, which is set to convene next month, provided the proposals meet the necessary requirements. (Noel Baguio PIO Davao Norte)

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) mission visits Compostela Valley-The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Brunei, Kuwait, Malaysia and other countries during their high level partnership mission in the Philippines. The delegation proceeded to Compostela Valley on June 17 for site visits and briefing from the Typhoon Pablo affected town in New Bataan. (a dayao/ ids comval)

Some of the projects of the industry cluster team that were set into motion recently include the 1) Palm Oil Production Manual (ongoing), 2) the setting up of a 50-hectare palm oil nursery by PCA technicians, 3) organic fertilizer shared facility, and 4) the recently concluded 8th National Palm Oil Congress held in Cagayan de Oro City last April 18-19 which drew over 1,000 delegates. PNA

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after it amended and implemented its 2002 ordinance providing stricter laws and expanding its coverage.

Tayag said that Davao City’s successes lies with the political will of the local government. “If you really want it, you can do it,”

Tayag said.

He said the challenge now for Davao City as raised by the World Health Organization is to implement the endgame strategy against tobacco.

According to Dr. Domilyn Villareiz Davao City Anti-Smoking Task Force chair, since the expanded anti-smoking ordinance took effect last May 31, 2013 the city netted 726 violators. If those caught will pay the fine of P500, the city would earn P300,000 from the citation tickets just for the first two weeks alone.

Villareiz said that the number of violators shall not be a source of pride since this means there are still many people who are smoking in public places.

She also said that being a Red Orchid Hall-of-Famer

will not be a reason to be complacent. Villareiz assured that city’s efforts against smoking will still continue without let-up. WITH PIADVO REPORT

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The boy was immediately rushed to the Southern Philippine Medical Center.

The suspects were traced and collared by Civilian Active Auxiliary member Artemio Sitoy who turned over them to the police. PNA

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which contributes about 80 percent of the total budget of the province.

He explained the prov-

ince is yet highly dependent on the IRA since it has no taxing power, unlike the cities.

However, he said the province is trying make up for the inadequacy by improving its local income through strengthening of its economic enterprise development.

To beef up local revenue source, the province is further improving its new P242-million Davao del Norte Sports and Cultural Center to lure more people to use the facility.

“We will encourage more people to appreciate and use the facility for it to earn more income,” he said.

Del Rosario said more entertainment facilities will be put up in the area to increase the number of users

and visitors.

He also identified the three provincial hospitals as among the local income generating facilities.

The province shall continue to allocate P28 million for the PhilHealth coverage of poor families in 2014.

“We expect these indigent families to avail of the services of our three provincial hospitals, thereby creating more income for the province,” he said.

The PDC also approved the reprogramming of the savings in the five percent calamity fund of the province from 2011 and 2012 in the amount of P23.25 million, which will now form part of the 2013 annual budget of the province in the amount of P963,497,763.

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s part of GMA Network, Inc.’s continuing expansion, GMA Northern Mindanao reaches the province of Lanao del Norte, as it partners in the celebration of the 54th Araw ng Lanao del Norte on June 28 to July 4, 2013.

Last June 19, 2013, GMA Northern Mindanao Station Manager, Ms. Armi E. Sobremisana and Provincial Governor of Lanao del Norte, Hon. Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo, with the presence of GMA Northern Mindanao representatives and LGU, signed the Memorandum of Agreement for its partnership of the Araw ng Lanao del Norte.

The 54th Araw ng Lanao del Norte officially opens on June 28 with a Grand Parade, booth competition and Agri-aqua, Livestock and OTOP Fair.

Highlights of the week long festivities includes Search for Miss Lanao Del Norte 2013; PGDLN Run for a Cause and Fireworks display.

The Kapuso Network on the other hand will bring in guest artists

to further liven up the festivities.

R&B prince Kris Lawrence and Ms. Philippines World 2006 Anna Maris Igpit will grace the Ms. Lanao Del Norte Coronation Night on July 2. Kapuso Star Ryza Cenon will run for the PGLDN Run for a Cause activity on June 30. And, the people of Lanao del Norte will have a fun-filled night on June 29 as GMA Network Inc. stars stages at the KAPUSO NIGHT with Kapuso Stars Katrina Halili, Ryza Cenon, Mike Tan and Carl Guevarra at the MCC Gymnasium.

These series of events aim to showcase the people and the products of the province. The partnership will further promote Lanao Del Norte as an interesting destination in Northwestern Mindanao.

Steag is outstanding in environmental reporting

Villanueva, Misamis Oriental – Energy firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) is conferred with two national awards by the DENR Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and the Pollution Officers Control Association of the Philippines during the recently concluded 1st National Convention on the Philippine EIS System at the Manila Hotel.

Steag received the Outstanding in Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) and the Outstanding in Compliance and Validation Report (CMVR) Awards, citing it "for exceeding the standards for self-monitoring and reporting under the Philippine Environmental Impact Study (EIS) System.

EMB 10 Regional Director Sabdullah Abubacar who is also concurrent chairman of the MultiPartite Monitoring (MMT) Team for the 210 MW (net) Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant said that the award is EMB’s way of promoting excellence in the Environmental Impact Assessment Reporting in the country at the same time showcasing best examples of EIA reports following well-established scientific

approaches, comprehensiveness and effectiveness.

The awards specifically cited Steag “for demonstrating sound and scientific approaches and coherence, and for its technical comprehensive and impressive communication of monitoring results, in a manner that elevates it as a model for other CMRs".

SPI joined the ranks of three other companies in the country to be recognized and honoured, and the only Mindanao-based company to receive such distinction.

Steag owns and operates the only coal-fired power plant in Mindanao located at the sprawling Phividec Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental.

Apart from setting the standards in environmen-

Outstanding in Environmental Reporting: Energy firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) is conferred with the Outstanding in Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) and Compliance and Validation Report (CMVR) Awards during the recently concluded 1st National Convention on the Philippine EIS System in Manila. The awards were received by SPI’s Communications Officer Jerome Soldevilla (2nd from left) and SPI’s Environment Officer Francis Libao (3rd from left). Joining them were Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region 10 Director and Multi-Partite Monitoring Team (MMT) Chairman Sabdullah Abubacar (left) and MMT Secretariat Chief Atty. Abet Lao (right).

tal reporting and transparency by pioneering an online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) in the country, Steag has also set-up an independent and empowered Multi-Partite Monitoring (MMT) Team that also serves as the community mechanism for a highly participative approach in social and environmental monitoring.

Since start of its power

plant operations in November 2006, Steag has delivered more than 9 billion KwH of electricity to the grid, representing about 20% of the island’s total power supply.

Through the years, Steag has complied fully with all appropriate local and national labor and environmental laws and has managed to sustain a highly secured and safe work environment by achieving more than three

million safe man-hours with zero lost time due to accident.

Apart from ensuring an efficient, reliable and responsible business operations, the company is also aggressively pursuing the implementation of community development programs and projects designed to help improve quality of life of the people in its host communities in Misamis Oriental.

SOA on Cassava to start this July

By Joanne L. Olson

CAGAYAN de Oro City - The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) through the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (RAFID) will hold a School-on-the-Air (SOA) program on Cassava Production, Post Harvest Handling and Processing starting July.

“This undertaking will enable cassava farmers and other agricultural stakeholders to increase their production yield and improve the quality of their crop’s primary and other byproducts while also promoting cassava for food and other uses,” OIC-RAFID Chief Sta. Elena, said.

She added that this time around, the SOA program will target listeners from the 1st district, in the province of Bukidnon and the entire Misamis Oriental.

Sta. Elena further said that in-between discussions and by the end of the program, weekly quizzes and a final assessment exam will be conducted to measure the farmers’ comprehension on the topics that will be discussed.

To be officially part of the program’s masterlist of enrollees, interested participants may submit their names to the Municipal/City Agriculturist and Agricultural Technologists designated in your respective areas on or before July 7, 2013.

(Joanne L. Olson, DA-10)

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