Mindanao Daily Davao (November 7, 2013)

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DDB funnels P5 million for rehabilitation center NEW Corella, Davao del Norte––Officials of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) yesterday turned over P5-million worth of check to Provincial Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario to augment funds to run the drug-dependent and alcoholic rehabilitation center.

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More benefits for solo parents sought

Lawmakers are urging Congress to fast track the approval of a bill granting more benefits to solo parents.

Reps. Emmi de Jesus and Luzviminda Ilagan (Partylist Gabriela) filed House Bill 2914 to amend Republic Act 8972, otherwise known as the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000.

De Jesus said RA 8972 failed to address the solo parents’ financial needs in the wake of increasing prices of basic commodities and services.

In addition to leave privileges under RA 8971, De Jesus said the bill would grant solo parents parental leave of not more than seven working days with pay every year.

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Group say: People’s initiative ‘difficult but possible’

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO of Bulatlat.com

BAGONG Alyansang Makabayan secretary general Renato Reyes said the proposed peoples’ initiative to abolish the pork barrel system is difficult but not impossible.

“No matter how hard, complicated and difficult it would turn out, it is still to our advantage because it would harness the peoples’ initiatives and will. That in From left to right: Lanao del Norte Coop rep. Datu Haron, South Mindanao Area Manager Corazon G. Umal, Secura itself is a big thing. That is International Corp. Pres. & CEO Engr. Danilo P. Manayaga. Damulog Bukidnon Mayor Romeo Tiongco. Standing Eco what will carry us through,” Green Integrated Resources Inc. Corporate Treas. Danilo C. Plazos, Bukidnon Tribal rep. Datu Teofisto D. Carejo, Reyes told Bulatlat.com.

South Mindanao Operation Manager Fritz Alayon.

Former chief justice Reynato Puno proposed that a people’s congress be convened and enact a law that is not exclusive to Congress “but can be exercised directly by the people anchored on the

By EARL O. CONDEZA She said data from local groups doctrine that the people will be conducted for around 1,000 of Davao Today revealed there are still 8,000 families are the sovereign people.” families.

“There will also be a documen- in 35 evacuation centers all over “The (pork barrel) scam Zamboanga City—Religious tation for us to know what is the the city. is the sad story repeated and human rights advocates from situation of the evacuees after the Degala said Balsa delegates who over and over in the history Davao joined a Mindanao mercy war,” she added. arrived Monday noted the eerie feel- of governments. But the mission for families that are still Some 200 participants joined ing around the city hit by the siege of PDAF scam is more than living in evacuation centers, nearly this mission coming from Manila, the Moro National Liberation Front the story of how our people’s two months after the siege broke out General Santos City, Cagayan de forces that resulted to a two-week money was pocketed by and displaced more than 100,000 Oro, Butuan and Surigao City. long gunbattle with government some lowlifes among our people.

Degala said resources they gath- troops burning down six barangays legislators,” Puno said in The mission is led by by Balsa ered from contributions may only near the coastal area of the city. an ABS-CBN report.

Mindanao, a disaster response group, serve a small per cent of 8,000 families Balsa noted that 24,000 families Republic Act No. 6735 together with the Zamboanga-based still displaced. “But this would not have been displaced due to the con- or the Initiative and ReferAdvocates for Peace (AdPeace). stop us from doing what we can to flict, 24,000 schoolchildren affected endum Act recognizes and Balsa Mindanao spokesperson help the victims and let the people and 46,000 made jobless. Interna- guarantees the “power of Sr. Noemi Degala, SMSM said relief, know the situation of the people in tional groups said this comprised a the people under a system medical and counselling for evacuees Zamboanga,” she added. humanitarian crisis. of initiative and referendum

Davao-based rights advocates join mission in post-siege Zamboanga City

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Secura international corporation (SIC) signs joint venture deals in Bukidnon

By Keir Almendras Alba

MALAYBALAY City––A bioenergy company, Secura International Corporation (SIC), signed a joint venture agreement with its local business partners (LBP) Together with tribal leaders in bukidnon, for the production of biodiesel from Napier grass and other biomass. Engr. Danilo P. Manayaga chief executive officer of Secura international corpora-

tion said that each cooperative has to gather landowners with a total of 2,000 hectares to be able to produce enough materials for the company to build a processing plant that converts biomass into biodiesel.

Biodiesel is “chemically identical to petroleum diesel,” “directly replaces petroleum diesel,” and “carbon neutral if made from biomass.”The company also produces biocoal.

Oro braces for super typhoon

CAGAYAN de Oro acting Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas said the city government is aiming zero casualty and zero rescue operations as it braces for incoming super typhoon Yolanda.

Northern Mindanao is one of the regions placed on alert due to the powerful typhoon, with international code name “Haiyan,” which

is expected to carry winds of up to 241 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall.

The Power learned that the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office held another meeting this morning in preparation for the coming of the tropical cyclone.

Acenas said while the

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Retailers selling at least 50kg firecrackers and 500kg finished pyrotechnics products must submit to fireworks safety training seminar over other requirements in securing a permit.

“We can confiscate the items if they can’t show us the original copy of the certificate,” said Supt. Aaron Mandia, Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) Firearms and

Explosives chief during the recent Regional Task Force on Illegal Firecrackers meeting.

The certificates should bear the signatures of President of the Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturers and Dealers Association Inc. (PPMDAI), National Director of the Civil Security Group, chief of the Firearms and Explosives Office and the Explosive Management Division. Jorie C. Valcorza

The joint ventures eye to open plantations in “idle” lands, which are mostly owned by the indigenous peoples.Danilo Plazos Eco green integrated resources incorporated (EIRI) Corporate treasurer said their foreign investors are flowing in US$35 million to put up a plant in every 2,000-hectare area. The firm will pay P36,000 per hectare per year, or P3,000 a month, to landowners.

Plazos said a total of 21 co-

operatives are registered with Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), a share of 30-60-10.

He said 30 percent goes to the cooperative, 60 percent to their company, and 10 percent to the local business partner of SIC. He expressed hope that the project will be done in “mutual cooperation” and will adhere to transparency so it won’t suffer the fate of earlier projects offered to the Lumad.He also challenged the

Lumad to mind their development perspective since the project is a joint venture.

“We utilize the latest bioprocess technologies such as chromatography, lyophilization (freeze drying), ultrafiltration and dehydration technologies to produce standardized extracts and pharmaceutical active ingredients,” the company added. they have a network of contract growers and own commercial plantations.

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Fireworks retailers need safety training

Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano announces the mobilization of the province’s disaster preparedness teams as Signal No. 1 was raised due to an incoming storm. The rescue teams have been deployed to flood-prone areas around the province. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Task force raids largest illegal mining operation in Butuan

By Erwin Mascarinas of MindaNews

BUTUAN City––A joint government task force raided before dawn Tuesday (November 5) in one of the hinterland barangays here what is believed to be the biggest illegal small-scale mining operation.

But police said the Chinese nationals known to have financed the operation have reportedly escaped in the melee.

Seized from the site are heavy machineries, which include two backhoes, two large grinding machines, two engines, and several meters of plastic and large metal pipes.

The raid was conducted around 3 a.m. beside the Taligaman River in Purok

8 in Barangay Taligaman by personnel of the City Public Safety Company (CSPC), Regional Anti-Smuggling Task Force (RASTAF), Caraga Police Regional Office 13 and City Environment and Natural Resource Office (CENRO).

Jess Ivan Saburao, environmental management specialist of the CENRO, pointed out that the illegal mining site was the largest in terms of the equipment confiscated.

“We are still trying to estimate the total cost of the mining operation but we are sure this is the largest.

The size of the hole that was dug is quite deep,” he said.

Saburao said they still have to consult with their legal team first for the appropriate charges to be filed.

“We are also looking into the possibility of filing cases against the land owners even though they claimed that they have sold the land,” he said.

Senior Insp. Nefre Acaso, CPSC chief, explained the difficulty of intelligence gathering for the operation.

He said he got intelligence information last month and immediately sent operatives to the area for further investigation.

“We were about to raid the area few weeks ago and sent the information to all the concerned groups. But when I asked my personnel to check again, they reported that someone might have tipped off the miners since the equipment were not there anymore. So I revised the plan and waited further,”

The Kulture Revival Production International Inc. (KR) is a loop of collaborative Cultural and Community Builders, Social transformation advocates, Performing Artists, Festival and Event Organizers, Concept and Planners’ Pool, and Event producers who are base in Mindanao with a main office at Butuan City and a satellite at Malaybalay City,(Kulture Hub Bar and Food Avenue), Bukidnon.

KR established Kulture Hub, Bar and food avenue, located at B-2 Magsaysay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon to exhibit the feasible realization of what cultural enterprising about for self-suffiency and its significance in the promotion of socio-economic sustainability and stability through the integration of Arts and Enterprising.

The Kulture Hub establishment was conceptualized by the young creative entrepreneurs/artists spearheaded by Cyrell “Sai” Collado. The hub envisions becoming an avenue of multi-culture with boundless expressions of cultural individuality, statements, and orientations. Nevertheless, is to create an interactive and dynamic venue among the greater masses with innovativeness. KH promotes fusion of culture and arts plurality and contemporary concepts of modernism and current trends, Diversity in Unity, Functional Arts, Environmental concerns, Peace, and social transformation activities.

The KR in cooperation with the DepEd’s Alternative Learning System and Kulture Hub will hold a pilot event dubbed as “BLACK & WHITE FEST 2013” this coming Nov. 9 ,2013 @ 5:00 pm till dawn ,Venue:FREEDOM PARK, Barangay 4,Malaybalay City Entrance Fee: Php 75.00 w/ welcome drink. The event converge wellknown artists locally and internationally for a cause. Featuring, the world renowned Talaandig Musicians / artisans lead by Waway Saway, Two Time World Choral Olympic Champion, Capitol University Glee Club in dual quartet and CDO and Cebu’s best band the Brandibelly , and the B.O.S.S of Malaybalay,and many more.

The multi-genre of performances will pull the hype of the crowd that leverage experience of the festivity in celebrating oneness for social, economic, cultural, political transformation and transparency. The values of the event will unleash into music, media, and movements which flaunt further impact of Arts for Change in the society and its relevancies in the total development.

Moreover, Alternative Learning System of Malaybalay City is one of the recipients of the said event as to support their continuous programs in reaching out more the in need community for literacy and solidify the government trust in education. The multigenre of performances will pull the hype

of the crowd which will leverage total experience of the festivity in celebrating oneness for social, economic, cultural, political transformation and transparency. The trust of the event unleashes into music, media, and movements.

This will impacted greater significance of Arts for Change in the society and its relevancies in the development for the common good.

Special thanks to: HON. JOSE MARIA R. ZUBIRI Provincial Governor Bukidnon HON.MARBIE BINAHON Barangay Captain HON. IGNACIO W. ZUBIRI City Mayor Malaybalay City Lyndon Glass and Aluminum Supply MARCWIN N. DORADO Deputy School Administration STI, Malaybalay City PSUPT OSCAR PADILLAJACILDO, MDA Chief of Police Philippine National Police Malaybalay City GAMMA EPSILON INTERNATIONAL ALS, DepEd, WEST DISTRICT,Malaybalay City Sining Kambayoka Outreach Project Philippines Kulture Hub, Bar and Food Avenue

said Acaso.

He revealed that only a few people knew about the raid and did not even inform his men about the real nature of the operation.

He just told his personnel to assemble at the junction of the road leading to the barangay and the highway.

“We did not inform nor coordinate with the barangay, the police station nearby and other agencies just to make sure that the information will not leak and tip-off the illegal miners,” Acaso stressed.

The CPSC chief said it was difficult getting into the area undetected because of the terrain and the lack of gear to conduct operation under the cover of darkness.

“We could hear the heavy equipment operating as

we approached the area but it was so dark that we can’t almost see where we were going. Even though we caught them by surprise, in the commotion it was hard to see where everybody was going. Unfortunately, the Chinese financiers were able to escape but we have in our custody four of the workers in the mining site,” he said.

Rene Supangan, one of the residents whose family once owned the land across the Taligaman River, admitted that his mother sold a hectare of land to the Chinese for only P350,000.

“We did not hesitate to sell it then since it was not yielding that much copra,” he said.

Supangan said he does not work in the mining

operation and declined to divulge more information about the mining site.

According to another resident who requested not to be named, the Chinese businessmen kept coming back to the area since it is a high grade mining site.

The resident said the operation must have netted 2,000 grams worth of gold, including some large nuggets.

After the operation, while the police and barangay workers were removing the equipment from the site, several residents immediately took some of the sand and started panning for gold. The same area was raided last September 18 and two Chinese nationals were apprehended. But were able to get out on bail.

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Plaza urges university on the air grads to increase corn production

By PAT SAMONTE and AURELL ARAIS Caraga News Bureau

PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur––“Translate what you have learned on radio into more production in the field.”

Agusan del Sur Governor Adolph Edward Plaza posed the challenge to farmerstudents from the threemonth University on the Air on White Corn Production during their mass graduation rites here recently.

Plaza said that the right technology and the expertise of the resource person would be futile “if the participants will not apply their learning in their corn fields.”

“Hinaut unta nga pinaagi sa inyong kaalam pinaagi sa University on the Air, mosaka ang inyong abot (I hope your knowledge through the University on the Air will boost your production)” Plaza said.

Data from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics showed that for the past four years, Agusan del Sur posted 1.8 metric tons annual average yield of white corn.

Authorities said the figure

CHALLENGE TO UNIVERSITY ON THE AIR GRADUATES. Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza (left photo) poses a challenge to farmer-graduates (right photo) of the University on the Air on White Corn Production to translate their knowledge to increased corn production and help in the government’s program for food self-sufficiency during their graduation rites at the Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Photo by Aurell Arais is expected to increase.

Graduation ceremonies were held for participating local governments (LGUs) in Caraga Region’s four provinces, namely, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur with a total of 550 farmer-students successfully

completing the white corn production course. Plaques of recognition and prizes were awarded to some outstanding graduates.

The University on the Air on White Corn Production was aired over DXBC RMN for Butuan City and Agusan del Norte, DXSP One FM

for Surigao del Norte and Surigao City, DXVP Sure FM for Surigao del Sur, and DXDA Radyo Agusan del Sur for farmer-students anchored by LGU farmcasters, corn coordinators and other resource persons with expertise in corn production.

The University on the

Air on White Corn Production was jointly undertaken by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office-Caraga through the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (RAFID), Caraga Agri Pinoy Corn Program and local government units.

The program is in support to the Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP) of the national government aimed at promoting white corn for health as one of the food staples aside from rice.

Other identified staples are banana (saba), adlai and various rootcrops.

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8. ACCOUNTANT • Male/Female, not more than 35 years old • Graduate of BS Accountancy • Must be a Certified Public Accountant • With at least two (2) to three (3) years experience in General and Cost Accounting in a manufacturing industry • Adopt in preparation and analysis of financial statement • Well versed in local tax regulations and Proficient in understanding and Implementation of national internal revenue codes 9. ACCOUNTING CLERK • Male/Female, not more than 35 years old • Graduate of BS Accountancy • Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

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Provincial consultations for youth dev’t Index slated MISAMIS ORIENTAL -- Embarking on a new journey for youth development, the National Youth Commission, in partnership with the Institute of Development and Econometric Analysis, Inc. and United Nations Population Fund, aims to come up with Philippine Youth Development Index (PYDI) that will serve as a tool in measuring youth development.

M i s a m i s O r i e nt a l should be hosting one the venues for the provincial consultation this week.

In order to create and complete a relevant PYDI, series of consultations are currently being undertaken in 9 provinces nationwide. The consultation workshop aims to get advice and guidance from stakeholders in the development of the PYDI alongside gathering of secondary data as instrument to gauge youth concerns such as but not limited to education; employment; participation; environment and health.

First leg of the consultation was done in Eastern Samar, Sarangani and Masbate last October 23-24, 2013. Second leg is

on November 4-5, 2013 in the provinces of Iloilo, La Union and Misamis Oriental while the third and final leg is in Benguet, Guimaras and Bukidnon on November 7-8, 2013.

Activities during the consultation include interview of representatives from LGU, TESDA, CHED, DILG, DepEd, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, Population Office, PDRMMC, PESO, SP and Youth Affairs Office; and focus group discussion with youth representatives from various youth organizations in the province.

First of its kind in the country, the PYDI is expected to be the standard measure of youth development in the Philippines. It will be integrated in all national accounts in relation to social and economic development of the country. As a result,it will recognize the importance ofyouth as a partner in nation building (Philippines Constitution, Article 2 section 13).(NYC)

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PASUNGKO Trade Fair 2013: PPP Focused Initiatives

By PJTREMEDAL, Correspondent

O ro qu i e t a C it y – T h e opening of the Pasungko Trade Fair of the province celebrations on its 84th Founding Year and the 4th Pasungko Sig’ MisOcc Festival does not only promotes the 14 towns economic activity with the growth of its three cities of Ozamiz, Oroquieta, and Tangub but focused on the Aquino Ad m i n i s t r at i o n’s P P P Initiatives or the Public Private Partnership.

Public Private Partnership initiatives is a pet project of the Aquino government in order to strengthen the relation of the government and its private sector which local government is now prac t icing to promote economic stability.

By such, transparency a n d g o o d g ov e r n a n c e thru these initiatives with each other sector is the key of accelerating economic stability especially with the local government units. With the Private Sector participation in any activity will certainly p ut t h e l o c a l g ov e r n ment into its right foot for ward.

Wit h t he GO H E RMIE Agenda of Governor

Lady Governor Herminia Ramiro and Lady Vice Governor Aurora Virginia Almonte with DTI Provincial Officer Delia T. Ayano opens the Public-Private Partnership focused Pasungko Sig. MisOcc Trade Fair 2013, (Bottom Photo) Governor Ramiro flanked by her Leaders as they posed for posterity on its 84th Founding Year of Misamis Occidental, while Ms. Calamba (Miss Hannah Canencia) showed a copy of Mindanao Daily News as partner for progress thru responsible information dissemination.

(Photos by Mae Patrecio Eduque)

Hermie Ramiro it always t app e d t h e Prov i n c i a l O f f i c e of t h e D e p ar t ment of Trade and Industr y to be its partner not only achieving these programs of the national government but to help in promoting the economic programs of Misamis Occidental to become more visible and to help each

local government units under her administration to cope with DTI advancement programs in small and large scale business opportunities.

In today’s Pasungko Trade Fair on its 84th Founding year, LGU’s of Misamis Occidental are not only focusing with their OTOP or One Town One Product program an initiative of DTI but also promoting its Agriculture, Fisher y, and other local produce.

On her part, Provincial Officer Delia Ayano of DTI Misamis Occidental is proud and thankful to t he f u l l supp or t of Misamis Occidental to its

initiatives and programs, “Yes I am s o proud t h at w it h a d m i n i s t r a tion of Governor Hermie Ramiro thru her GO HERMIE Initiatives Misamis Occidental, our office achieves its priorities in helping local business and economic st a keholders and t hr u t he PPP Prog ram, t he prov i n c e w i l l b e c om e an e c on om i c Ti ge r of Northern Mindanao and with the support also of partner the Department of Tourism, esp ecially the region’s DOT Office and other national agencies it is a go, go, go for Misamis Occidental.” She said. (ADVERTORIAL)

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Topping the list is Chase (USA), followed by Capital One (USA) and ICICI Bank (India) in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Rounding up the Top 10 are the big US banks Bank of America (4th), Citi (7th), and Wells Fargo (10th).

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The BPI Facebook fan page, which now has more than 273,000 fans, is enriched with practical tips on personal savings, budgeting, investments, and other financial topics. Last

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year, BPI also launched BPI Bankers Online, a service that allows users to have private conversations with BPI Bankers who can provide expert advice so that customers and non-customers alike will never miss on financial wellness.

Now also available via mobile app, it features several bankers to whom users can pose questions to get tips on wise money management, growing their wealth, responsible borrowing, and other financial concerns. It even has bankers who cater to entrepreneurs and Overseas Filipinos.

BPI has also made it easier for customers to reach them for customer service concerns and inquiries through BPI Bankers Online’s connection to BPI’s Help Desk and its Twitter channel, @TalktoBPI. Anyone can tweet BPI their questions and BPI’s customer service team will respond to provide them

assistance. TalktoBPI now has more than 10,500 followers.

The Financial Brand’s citations are just the latest among several recognitions that BPI has garnered for its social media initiatives.

BPI on Facebook has also been recognized by both PR and financial awardgiving bodies. In the local scene, BPI was awarded at the Tambuli Awards and Anvil Awards for successfully establishing public access to expert financial advice. Internationally, BPI was awarded at the Banking and Payments Asia (BPA) Trailblazer Awards in Singapore for Channel Excellence in Social Media and at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards in New York.

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The ‘rule of thumb’ is important during an emergency

The rule of thumb is plain and simple. Move the people swiftly, quietly, and orderly to evacuation centers that are accessible to them.’

THE city hall in Cagayan de Oro has released the possible evacuation centers for residents in various barangays here. The novel idea of identifying the evacuation centers was an aftermath of the disastrous Typhoon Sendong on the night of Dec. 16, 2013.

It was a good idea that the city government has included in their risk management plan the possible location of evacuation centers here. While the identification and assignment of these evacuation centers were laudable, there were a lot of things that need review.

For instance, in the First Congressional District, residents in Barangay Bayabas have to run toward upper Carmen at a commercial mall there as their primary evacuation center. The information of those who plotted the evacuation route, Upper Carmen is about eight kilometers away to Bayabas. How could residents in that coastal village dash toward upper Carmen in times of emergencies? Unless people in Bayabas are super human beings, a distance is not a problem in times emergency.

Again, the residents in Kauswagan have been assigned to proceed to Camaman-an Elementary School.

How is that, Sir? How familiar are the residents of Kauswagan in Camaman-an? We are writing here for a few samples on the location of assigned evacuation centers for residents in various barangays in the city.

We are doing this for those who planned the “escape route and the evacuation sites” to take a look.

It appears that most of these evacuation centers were not planned for a smooth mass movement of

people. There were even thoughts that these evacuation centers add more problems than comfort to helpless residence. Of course, the word comfort is only figurative.

What we do mean is that letting these people run for their lives to an evacuation center that are not familiar and far from them would cause chaos.

We know that the risk manage- Cris Diaz ment council has enough “brains” to assess emergency situation that requires astute thinking to secure the populace. However, there are exception to the rules. And, with due respect to those who planned the evacuation sites, it would have been better for them to have applied the “rule of thumb” here.

The rule of thumb is plain and simple. Move the people swiftly, quietly, and orderly to evacuation centers that are accessible to them. The rule of thumb simply dictates that “intuition” is the best defense to address emergency situations. As an example, how many of those who survived a shipwreck ever have the time to unload the “life boat?” Perhaps, those who have gone to the lifeboat did not even bother to detach it from the ship.

Many would argue that a shipwreck is a different situation than in a situation of a likely predictable emergency.

For instance, a super howler or a typhoon that would take place in a day or two. No question. Yet, when they typhoon occur, can any of those who plotted the location of the evacuation centers be around to ferry those people swiftly? Has the city government assigned trucks and buses for people in barangays (like Bayabas) to be conveyed to Upper Balulang? Tell us if these needs are properly addressed. -0- [Listen to “Alarma sa Udtong Tutok” every 11:00 – 12:00 Mon. to Friday at 95.7 FM Mellow Touch Radio] React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

Abuse: A national malady While every Tom, Dick and Harry in this country has a piece of his mind about the way the pork barrel and the disbursement acceleration program had been abused by some legislators and other public officials, it is also very evident that almost everyone wanting to put an end to this abuse had become abusive themselves.

Just open your computer to various social media sites to see for yourself how much we have become abusive in denouncing the so-called abuse by public officials of public funds. I don’t know if wrong can now be corrected by committing another wrong.

And the abusive manner by which we denounce abuse in public offices has even rubbed off among media practitioners. This you can witness at the way the hosts of an afternoon public service television show in one of the networks verbally abuse anyone who earns their ire for imagined or real shortcomings.

Yesterday I was shown a video clip of an early morning newscast in another network where the newscaster-host was interviewing the lawyer of jailed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles in her serious illegal detention case. The newscaster-host condescendingly berated the lawyer for the former’s

A deeper view Jesse E.L. Bacon II perception that he was not getting the answer he wants to hear from his guest.

These abusive news and public affairs hosts of television programs ought to be reminded that those they are interviewing are guests in their shows. As guests, they ought to be accorded the highest respect any guest deserves. In the first place, these guests appear in these news and public affairs programs upon the invitation of the program hosts.

It is not proper for these newscaster-hosts to be publicly berating or publicly insulting their own guests.

Doing so leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. Their being hosts of these news and public affairs programs on television is not a license to besmirch, malign, insult people on television no matter how well-intentioned they may be.

Such abusive behavior is no different from the abuse public officials perpetrate when they breach the trust and confidence reposed on

them by the citizenry. Now if news and public affairs hosts of television programs can be such abusive, think of the abuse being perpetrated in social media where every Tom, Dick and Harry can pontificate about anything and about anyone.

Just a few days ago I cautioned members of a social media forum based in Cebu where I am a part of not to immediately condemn that lawyer-son of a congressman from Batangas who was caught on video punching a jeepney driver somewhere in Pasig. I simply asked the forum members to first try driving in Metro Manila before they make any condemnation.

I even told them that my very peaceful wife would sometimes blurt out saying if she only had a gun she might have shot the abusive public utility vehicle drivers in Metro Manila when we are out in the streets going to any destination. Why such violent reaction See MALADY/p.11

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Biblical reflection Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Offenses

Fresh Gospel of the day: Luke15:1-10(November7, 2013-Thursday) Luke 15:1-10-Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found [it], he layeth [it] on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together [his] friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find [it]? And when she hath found [it], she calleth [her] friends and [her] neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth: This gospel reminds us the greatest love of God to each one of us since He forgives us despite of our grievous “offenses” every now and then. In Jeremiah 31:3-The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee. In 1 John 1:8-If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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After Zamboanga war, Ateneo imposes stricter security Z A M B OA N G A CITY – The Jesuit-run Ateneo de Zamboanga University has imposed a strict security measure following September attacks by separatist rebels in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines.

It also banned vehicles inside the university campus forcing parents or their drivers to park or fetch students outside causing heavy traffic along the narrow La Purisima Road near downtown Zamboanga.

“In view of the recent crisis that has affected the city since last month, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University has employed stricter measures for security purposes,” it said in a memorandum dated October 25 seen by the Mindanao Examiner.

The order took effect November 5 which coincided with the resumption of classes for grade school.

“To strengthen and support the security and safety measures of the University, there will be no drive-thru effective November 5.

Drop-off and pick-up of students may be along La Purisima and Nunez Street. Parents, guardians and fetchers are advised to give clear instructions to their children and wards as to which waiting area they will be fetched. There shall be assigned teachers who

Vehicles pick up students on November 5, 2013 outside the Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

will be bringing the students to the preferred waiting area,” the memorandum said.

Ateneo said the measure is also in compliance with the order of the Department of Education on campus security. But the government order was dated 2011.

“The order stipulates that only bonafide students shall be allowed in the school campus.

No visitors, including parents, guardians or tutors shall be allowed inside the campus during

and after school hours except for valid reasons and with prior approval of the unit head,” the memorandum, signed by Father Karel San Juan, the university president, further said.

It was unknown whether the Parents and Teachers Association were consulted about the new order. Prior to the break out of violence in Zamboanga, parents and vehicles of students with Ateneo car pass, were allowed inside the campus.

The fighting in Zamboanga which began on September 9 and lasted three weeks left over 400 people dead and wounded. And since then, Zamboanga has been under curfew from originally from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and recently Mayor Maria Isabelle Salazar adjusted this from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. She said the military has not allowed the lifting of the curfew almost two months after the violence. (Mindanao Examiner)

DOST holds public consultation on Philippine Standard Time in Pagadian City PAGADIAN CITY -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday conducted a public consultation to finalize the implementing rules and regulation (IRR) of Republic Act 10535 otherwise known as the Philippine Standard Time (PhST) Act. The public consultation, done in partnership with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), is the third and last public assembly required to finalize the IRR of R.A. 10535.

R.A. 105356 was signed into law by President Benigno Simeon Aquino III on May 15, 2013.

It mandates all national and local government offices to display PhST on their official time devices, including but not limited to their respective bundy clocks, displayed clocks, chronometer, quartz clocks and websites, in accordance with the official time provided by PAGASA using its network time protocol.

The agencies’ official time devices shall, likewise, be prominently displayed in areas readily accessible to the employees and to the general public.

The implementation of PhST will also synchronize the military clock, stock exchange, and celebrations, such as the New Year and other cultural celebrations “to show that Filipinos are conscious of time.”

The IRR of R.A. 10535, once approved, states that the “National Time Consciousness Week” shall be institutionalized and celebrated every first week of the year. (PNA)

DILG provides P5.9-M water system to Zambo Sur town PAGADIAN CITY -– Three barangays in the Municipality of Dinas, this province, is soon to have potable water right in their doorsteps.

This, as the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) through its Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat (SaLinTubig) is rushing to complete the construction of an upgraded water system in t he three barangays of Dinas.

The beneficiary-barangays are Don Jose, Benuatan and Poblacion in Dinas, a 4th class town of this province comprising 30 barangays.

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Paisal Abutazil said the construction of the upgraded water system “is now 35 percent complete.”

Abutzail said the construction of the P5.94 million upgraded water system, which started last July 9, is being undertaken by a private contractor.

Abutazil has turned over recently the second tranche check worth P2.97 million to Dinas officer-in-charge Treasurer Cesar Enriquez and witnessed by Dinas Fiscal

Examiner Elsie Galage and Executive Assistant IV Peter Abrenica.

“The release of check will speed up the basic service delivery particularly the provision of water to our communities,” he said.

The first tranche check of P2.97 million was turned over to Dinas municipal government last April 26.

The SaLinTubig is a program of DILG enrolled under the national government’s Buttom-Up Budgeting (BUB) approach, which aims to improve the implementation of projects and programs and uplift the poorest sector in the country.

Designed to provide grant financing and capacity development, the program aims to enhance and improve capacities of the local government units (LGUs) and water service providers in planning, implementation and operation and management of water supply facilities in a sustainable manner and for the implementation of water supply projects in the waterless municipalities and poorest NEDA-IX conducted a consultation on Nov 5, 2013 on the draft updated Zamboanga Peninsula Reg'l Dev't Plan 2014barangays without access to 2016 at JJ Twins restaurant in Isabela City, Basilan with the objective of generating more inputs for the enhancement safe water. (PNA) of the plan. w(RVC/ Pia Zambasulta)

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ENERAL SANTOS CITY — Police authorities on Tuesday filed charges of illegal possession of firearms and violation of the election gun ban against two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who were arrested in a checkpoint in T’boli town in South Cotabato last Sunday afternoon.

Supt. Romulo Estocapio, acting public information officer of the Police Regional Office 12, identified the suspects as Alexander Puertogalera, 46, of Tulunan town in North Cotabato and Ariel Arellano, 40, of Poblacion in Norala, South Cotabato.

He said the charges were filed before the Provincial Prosecutor’s

Office in Koronadal City.

Estocapio said the suspects were nabbed at around 3:30 p.m. aboard a red Mitsubishi Lancer sedan with license plate PGF 172 in Barangay Sinolon in T’boli town.

A search on the suspects’ vehicle yielded four AK47 rifles bearing serial numbers 11046,

05292, 09483 and 02020; 15 magazines; 433 live bullets of caliber 7.62 or M14 rifle; and, various subversive documents, he said.

Estocapio said Puertogalera is an alleged secretary of the NPA’s regional white area committee while Arellano is one of its active members.

“They were part of the NPA unit that harassed our detachment in Sinolon last March,” he said.

Supt. Jemuel Siason, T’boli police chief, said in a briefing that they have long been monitoring the movements of Puertogalera due to his alleged involvement in previous attacks in the area.

“He is a known member of the NPA and has led some of the

group’s recruitment activities,” he said.

Siason said that prior to the capture of the two suspects last Sunday, they had received intelligence reports that a rebel unit will be delivering some highpowered firearms to local NPA members.

He said they immediately set up some roadblocks along the highway leading to T’boli town in coordination with the 4th maneuver company of the Region 12 police’s public safety battalion, bravo company of the Army’s 27th Infantry Battalion and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency in Region 12.

Siason said they initially

2 new HIV cases confirmed in South Cotabato GENE R A L S AN TO S CITY — Health authorities in South Cotabato province confirmed on Tuesday two new cases of human immunodeficienc y virus (HIV) infection, bringing the disease incidence in the area to 31.

Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr., S out h C ot ab atoIntegrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) chief, said the two additional cases of HIV, the infection that causes the acquired immune deficienc y syndrome (AIDS), were initially detected following a recent screening conducted by their HIV/ AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) unit.

He said the blood samples taken from the two patients came out positive in the confirmatory tests conducted

by the Department of Health’s (D OH) STD (sexually-transmitted diseases)/AIDS Cooperative Central Laboratory in Manila.

The official said f ive of t he are a’s 31 confirmed HIV/AIDS victims, who were all detected in the last three years or since 2010, already died due to various complications.

“Our recorded HIV/ AIDS cases in the area comprise couples, former overseas workers and male professionals,” he said in a media forum.

Aturdido said a signif ic ant numb er involved individuals who had engaged in risky sexual behavior, among them unprotected sexual contacts among “men who were having sex with men” or MSM. He said the IPHO has

intensified its advocacy and education activities to control or prevent the disease from further spreading.

The IPHO is presently offering free HIV screening through their HIV/AIDS/STI unit, which hosts one of the two D OH-accredited HIV/AIDS screening f a c i l it i e s w it h i n t he province, he said.

“It’s important for us to detect these cases early so the victims could immediately avail of the free maintenance treatment offered by the government,” Aturdido said.

The official said half of the remaining 26 HIV victims, who have not yet reached the fullblown stage, are currently undergoing maintenance or antiretroviral drug (ARV) treatment at the Southern Philip-

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pines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City.

SPMC is the DOH’s designated treatment hub for HIV/AIDS victims from southern and southwestern Mindanao, he said. “ We’r e c u r r e n t l y tracking down the other half as most of them have not returned to our HIV/AIDS/STI unit after being detected with the disease,” he said.

A RV d r u g t r e a t ment mainly stops the multiplication of the infected person’s viral load and eventually prevents them from further spreading the disease.

In some countries, the use of ARV drugs have helped effectively lower the incidence of HIV infection to about one percent and eventu a l ly st abi lize d t he detected cases. (MindaNews)

flagged down the suspects’ vehicle in Barangay Centrala in Surallah town but it did not stop.

The operative gave chase and finally caught up with the suspects, who are currently in the custody of the T’boli police station, in another checkpoint in Barangay Sinolon.

South Cotabato Gov. Daisy Avance-Fuentes commended local authorities for the arrest of the two NPA rebels and the recovery of the firearms.

“Rest assured that the provincial government will always be supportive of whatever endeavors our law enforcers pursue against these lawless elements,” she said.

(MindaNews)

Flags at half-mast in NorCot town following village chief slay M’LANG, North Cotabato Flags were flown in this town on half-mast Wednesday to express condemnation to the recent killing of a village chairman here by still unidentified perpetrators.

M’lang Mayor Joselito Piñol approved the motion during an emergency peace and order council (MPOC) meeting following the shooting of Barangay Libo-on Chairman Eduardo Panes by motorcycleriding gunmen last Nov. 2.

The village chief was on board motorcycle on his way home to Libo-on when overtaken by the gunmen in adjacent Barangay Bagontapay and killed.

“Flags on half-mast would be observed in the town’s 37 villages starting today until the burial of late Chairman Panes later this week,” the mayor said.

During the MPOC meeting, several resolutions were also approved including the creation of M’lang Task Group, immediate deployment of the Police Special Action Force (SAF) and military’s Special Forces to augment the existing municipal police force in M’lang.

Other measures sanctioned were the reactivation and inventory of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action team (BPAT),

purchase of additional vehicles for police personnel and the conduct a thorough investigation of the killing.

The North Cotabato provincial government also raised a P100,000 bounty for the capture of the killers.

North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Mendoza, in a radio interview, has vowed to bring the killers before the bar of justice through the reward money.

Panes, who ran unopposed in the Oct. 28 village polls, was to serve for a second term as chairman of his village when gunned down.

Insp. Roland Dillera, M’lang deputy police chief, said empty shells from a .45 caliber pistol where recovered at the crime scene. (PNA) EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late LUCIA CHAVES, who died on _______ at Guinsiliban, Camiguin without any other surviving legal heirs; left the following real property located at South Poblacion Guinsiliban, Camiguin.

Consisting a land area of SEVEN HUNDRED TWO (702) SQUARE METERS, more or less; which has a Market Value of P26,237.25 and the Assessed Value of Php 5,250.00, Philippine Currency, more or less, and the said Parcel of Commercial Lot is covered by Tax Declaration No. 02000200819, is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND, made and entered into this 29th day of October 2013 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, by and between; HEIRS LUCIA CHAVES, represented herein

by LILE E. CAYLO, 85 yrs. Old widow, Filipino citizen, a resident of Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as the SELLER/VENDOR; and MARILOU TABALBA UDANG, 57 yrs. Old, Filipino citizen, single, with residence and postal address at 6th Division, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER/ VENDEE. That for and in consideration of the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 30,000.00), Philippine Currency Receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the VENDEE/S the VONDER/S hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, the above described parcel of land in favor of the VENDEE/S. As per Doc. No. 445; Page No. 89; Book No. UX; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUINO. MDN: NOV. 7, 14 & 21, 2013

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EW CORELLA, Davao del Norte – Officials of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) yesterday turned over P5-million worth of check to Provincial Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario to augment funds to run the drug-dependent and alcoholic rehabilitation center.

In turning over the funds, DDB Undersecretary Edgar Galvante revealed his office has meager budget for rehabilitation center but he assured Gov. del Rosario of DDB’s continued support “to further the success of LPRRC to recover drug users.”

“We know that the abusers at one moment of their lives became wayward but with the LPRRC, they have recovered,” he said in his speech during the opening ceremony of the observance Anti-Drug Abuse Month, held at the Luntiang Paraiso Regional Rehabilitation

DAVAO CITY -- The provinces of Compostela Valley and Albay forged formally a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the learning exchange between the two provinces through community-driven development strategy in handling poverty and disaster risk reduction and management.

Governor Arturo Uy and Governor Joey Salceda of Compostela Valley and Albay Provinces, respectively signed the agreement which will be facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development with technical support coming from the Asian Development Bank.

Assist ant S ecret ar y Camilo Gudmalin of the DSWD explained that the two provinces are two of the pilot areas of the government’s community-driven development strategy.

He said Comval and Albay might have different topographical set-up, but being prone to disaster makes the two provinces similar.

Gudmalin said Comval may learn from Albay on disaster management processes.

“The exchange between two provinces maybe beneficial to both of them, particularly in strengthening their capacities especially in improving rural poor com-

Center (LPRRC) located at Poblacion, New Corella.

He signed a memorandum of agreement for the use of the P5 million with Gov. del Rosario witnessed

by DDB Asst. Sec. Benjamin Reyes.

In his response, Del Rosario looked at the MOA as a sign of continued strong collaboration of the provincial government with DDB. He also viewed the strengthened operation of LPRRC as a way of giving value to every resident of Davao del Norte.

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ComVal-Albay sets learning exchange on disaster mngt.

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD NORTHERN MINDANAO REGION, Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the NATIONAL HOUSING AUHORITY has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house and lot packages in MOUNTAIN BREEZE RESIDENCES located at Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and more particularly described as Lot 76-A, Psd-10-024346; Lot 75-A-2, Psd-10-029047 and Lot 75-B, Psd10-024666, containing an area of 98.022 sq.m. and covered by TCT Nos. T-127680, 127681 and 127682.

The foregoing project is a socialized housing project pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279.

All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon.

Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication.

Cagayan de Oro City this 23th day of October 2013.

MDN: Nov. 7, 2013

(Sgd.) ENGR. LOURDES A. NACINO Acting Regional Officer

DDB Assistant Secretary for Operation, Benjamin Reyes said DDB’s auditor immediately approved of the release of funds for LPRRC after taking a site visit to LPRRC to check expenditures of previous DDB allotment.

“She was impressed of what she saw here in Davao del Norte,” he said noting the impression of DDB’s auditor whom he did not name but only told of her willingness to release DDB’s allotment for LPRRC Reyes encouraged LPRRC Executive Direc-

tor Gabriela S. Logronio to sustain her performance on liquidation noting that the auditor ran a tight auditing policy and that “DDB operates on first come, first serve basis” of extending support funds.

B ot h G a lv ante and Reyes were impressed of the way the provincial government of Davao del Norte runs LPRRC, especially its willingness to put in its counterpart funds in proposing projects and in requesting for augmentation of funds.

Rated by DDB as Class A rehab facility, LPRRC

started operating in year 2000 during the early term of Del Rosario as the provincial governor of Davao del Norte.

Logronio said a total of 392 drug and alcoholic dependents graduated from the center since it started its operation. As of November, 2013, LPRRC catered 31 residents from various municipalities in Davao del Norte, from North Cotabato, Agusan del Sur. LPRRC also had served foreigners: 3 Americans, 8 Japanese, and 1 Australian. (RGA/JMDA/ PIA-XI)

munities, and at the same time ensuring that even after disasters, development still happen, touching base with the poorest of the poor in our communities,” he said.

Gudmalin said part of the learning exchange is the lakbay-aral type of exposure where welfare and disaster functionaries from both provinces will visit and learn from their respective best practices of developing the lives of the people and disaster management.

Governor Arthur Uy of Compostela Valley said his province will surely learn more from Albay with its vast experience in disaster management.

He recalled typhoon Pablo was the first disaster Firefighters put out the fire that broke out in San Antonio Village, Matina, Davao City that hit the province in so before noon Monday, Nov. 4, 2013.

(MindaNews photo by GG Bueno) many years.

Uy said lack of experience in understanding disaster, lack of preparation among its residence led to many fatalities.

“We learn a lot from that experience. In case of another typhoon, we will be more prepared now,” he said.

Uy welcomed Compostela Valley’s partnership with Albay not only in disaster DAVAO CITY -- Albay Benigno S. Aquino III. naman sya ang boboto management but also in Governor Joey S. Salceda "Mandate cannot be cre- kung di kami.” community-driven develop- is seriously pushing for ated; it is freely given by “Duterte has the ment strategy.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo the people to the chosen charm; yumayakap sya Governor Joey Salceda R. Duterte as the next one," Salceda added. sa pangarap ng kabataan. of Albay shared the prepa- President of the PhilipThe Albay governor Give me a candidate he ration of his provinces on pines. said it is a person like has supported in the bathe onslaught of typhoon “Dapat mag-president Duterte who has the trust rangay election who did Yolanda. siya; I will nominate him of the people who should not win,” he added as He underscored the as President for 2016,” run for president. "He em- he tried to make a point importance for the local Salceda said during the bodies the Pinoy Doctrine about Duterte’s charm to governments to be aware of launch on Tuesday of the known as 'ok lang basta the masses. the impact of any disaster to Learning Exchange be- malinis ka'," he added.

Duterte earlier said communities particularly to tween the provinces of He said he can only he is not qualified and is the vulnerable sector.

Albay and Compostela think of two people who not interested in running Salceda revealed the Valley and the Department should run for President in for President, saying he secret of Albay in disaster of Social Welfare and De- 2016 and these are Duterte has made a lot of friends management which is train- velopment (DSWD) held and Senator Grace Poe. along the way. ing and education.

“May mga utang na When told that Duterte at Marco Polo Hotel, here.

“We need to train young He said he is support- has insisted that he is not loob ako sa maraming and old, even the rescuers ing candidates who are qualified to run for Presi- tao, as I built my political all the time,” he said. (RGA/ clean just like President dent, Salceda said “hindi career,” he added. (PNA) JSD/PIA-XI)

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to directly propose, enact, approve or reject, in whole or in part, the Constitution, laws, ordinances, or resolutions passed by any legislative body upon compliance with the requirements of this Act…” The law requires signatures of at least 10 percent of the total registered voters, of which all legislative districts should be represented by at least three percent of the voters.

Progressive groups, in their earlier statements, have expressed their support to the proposal and vowed to mobilize their members for the people’s initiative.

Reyes said progressive groups would participate in the people’s initiative because it is “another arena to engage the people, to mobilize them against the pork barrel system. The legal requirements are steep, difficult to achieve. On the other hand, there is the opportunity to talk to the people and get their support against the pork barrel.”

“We get to talk to students and people from all walks of life, as long as they are registered voters. We need five million signatures just to subject the bill to a referendum. This is going to be like an election, that is how it would look like,” he added.

Reyes said progressive groups immediately welcomed the proposed people’s initiatives because it is a clear political statement that there is nothing to be expected from legislators and even from Malacañang.

“It is now up to the people to abolish the pork barrel system through this means,” he said.

Vencer Crisostomo, president of youth group Anakbayan, said Puno should be commended for “heeding the challenge of the times and for lending his wisdom, experience and reputation to the broad movement against pork. His example should inspire other reputable and upstanding individuals to come out, take the lead and join the fight against pork and the rotten system.”

“The antidote to pork and to an insensitive, arrogant, anti-people government is people power — a peoples’ uprising against a corrupt, rotten system,” Crisostomo said.

Preparations and resistance Reyes said groups who have expressed their interest to participate are on its preliminary stages in shaping the machinery for the people’s initiative.

“We are preparing for two things. First, is the content of the bill and, secondly, the right process required in carrying out the people’s initiative,” he said, adding that there are progressive lawyers who are looking into the law and member organizations who are finding “efficient and fast ways to secure the signatures of

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voters.”

Those behind the drafting of the bill come from the church, business, youth, artists, different political groups, netizens, workers, farmers, among others. Reyes said the alliance should be as “broad as possible.”

While the law guarantees the right of the people to enact or reject laws, its steep requirements are also one of the challenges they are facing.

“It is difficult but not impossible,” Reyes said.

He said 10 percent of the total registered voters equates to five million needed signatures. During the last election, he added, progressive senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño managed to get 4.2 million votes. Progressive partylist groups, on the other hand, accumulated three million votes.

The difficulty, however, lies at the required three percent signatures per congressional district. “That would include all congressional districts, even the most remote ones, from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi. We need to hold a massive campaign,” he said.

Reyes said that aside from the legal requirements, there is also the possibility of harassment against those who are campaigning for voters to sign the people’s initiatives.

“You will meet resistance from congressmen, local officials who benefit from the pork barrel and from Malacañang. They will do things to make it hard for us to secure signatures, they will malign us and confuse the people,” Reyes said.

The Commission on Elections, required by the law to validate the signature, said that the people’s initiative is no longer needed and that those behind it should just wait for the Supreme Court to decide on the fate of the PDAF. In an Interaksyon.com report, Comelec chairman said, “What if the Supreme Court declares the PDAF and DAP unconstitutional, what will the people’s initiative be against?”

But Reyes said, “It is not true, even Justice Puno believes that too. The SC will be basing its decision on the 2013 budget. Its decision would no longer be applicable because they changed the form of the pork barrel in the 2014 budget.”

He added that the people need a law that would “prohibit any possibility that the pork barrel system would be revived or would just be changed in form.”

More groups to join In a Sunstar.com report, several members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines said they would support the people’s initiative.

“I agree that the present system of pork barrel must go. It is a source of corruption,” Caloocan Bishop emeritus Deogracias Iniguez said.

Various youth groups have also expressed their support on the proposed people’s initiative against the pork barrel system.

“With the failure of Congress to enact a law that will truly scrap the pork barrel system, the situation is ripe for the people to take lawmaking in their hands. The people’s initiative may prove to be a daunting option, yet the youth pledges its full support to this initiative,” said Einstein Recedes, national convener of Youth ACT Now, an alliance of youth groups calling for the abolition of the pork barrel system.

Recedes said that they would mobilize all their chapters in various provinces to gather signatures for the initiative. Youth Act Now has member-groups in Metro Manila, Iloilo, Cebu and Davao.

He added that Puno is “correct in saying that the youth will play a pivotal role in the people’s initiative. If all of the Filipino youth participates in this democratic practice, we will have more than enough signatures to pass a law.”

Data from the National Statistics Office estimates that there are some 25 million Filipinos aged 18 to 30, Recedes said, adding that, “We have the numbers. We just need to put in more effort to educate and mobilize the youth to participate in this landmark initiative.”

National Union of Students of the Philippines will also mobilize its students in various schools in the country to lend support to the people’s initiative.

Women’s group Gabriela, during their protest action on the approval of the 2014 budget said that only the voice of the people through the people’s initiative can abolish the pork barrel system.

“As a mass organization, Gabriela upholds the principle of democracy and such effort is a clear exercise of democracy,” Joms Salvador, secretary general of Gabriela, said.

Alliance of Concerned Teachers national president Benjie Valbuena said the Aquino government does not have plans to remove the pork barrel system.

The funds, he said, should be returned to the people through social services such as education and health services.

“We need to stop that source of evil,” Valbuena said, “The public clamor against their discretionary funds is very evident and surely the proposal of former CJ Puno can be achieved.

We are also ready to mobilize our 50,000 members throughout the country not only to sign, but to gather signatures in their respective localities.

Valbuena believes that the “people will win this battle.”

Kilusang Mayo Uno, for its part, launched its “Piso para sa People’s Initiative,” a fundraising drive to help

shoulder the financial costs of carrying out the tasks needed for the people’s initiative.

“We support the people’s initiative against the pork barrel system and we vow to do everything we can to make it a success. We are calling on all Filipinos to show their disgust over this system of corruption and deceit by signing against it,” said Roger Soluta, secretary general of Kilusang Mayo Uno, said.

Challenge to community Recedes said that Youth ACT Now is now preparing for their assemblies in various schools in communities. Everyone, he added, is “excited to participate in what can be the biggest democratic activity in recent years.”

Reyes said he is urging the grassroots organizations to convene and discuss how they can be of help to the campaign.

“We have to be ready for the campaign. Do houseto-house campaigns, visit parishes and schools. We should be ready to explain the issue of the pork barrel system to more people.

We should form ‘people’s initiative committees’ in local districts to work on how to secure signatures and for the information drive,” Reyes said.

He added that social media would be used heavily for the information drive and in popularizing the content of the bill.

Recedes said that along with the campaign for the people’s initiatives, antipork barrel protests will continue.

“All efforts to dismantle the pork barrel system are welcome. But we have to remember that the people’s initiative is just one of the options that we have to fight the continued existence of the pork barrel system. This activity should not hinder us from continuing the fight in the streets,” Recedes said.

He added, “With the Aquino administration not keen on truly abolishing the pork barrel and instituting genuine change, the people will continue the fight – both in the legal arena and in the streets.” (http://bulatlat. com)

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parents will get 10 percent discount from all purchases of clothing and clothing materials for the child, for purchases made within a period of up to five years from child’s birth.

They will also get 20 percent discount from all purchases of baby’s milk, food and food supplements, for purchases made within a period of three years from the child’s birth.

Likewise, they will be granted 20 percent discount from all purchases of medicines and other medical supplements/supplies for the child, for purchases made within a period of five years from the child’s birth.

The bill provides that

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companies or businesses from whom discounted purchases in the immediately foregoing section are made shall be entitled to claim the said discounts as part of their business expense provided that, they maintain detailed and separate records.

Covered by the bill are those whose annual income is P250,000 and below and who have been qualified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Any person or company who violates the proposed act provisions face a fine of not more than P200,000 and may be ordered closed by the appropriate government agency.

Furthermore, any person who misrepresents his or her status or falsifies any document to avail of the benefits of the proposed act also face six months jail term and a fine of not more than P50,000.

“There is a pressing need for the state to be more involved in aiding solo parents in the rearing of their children,” De Jesus said.

The co-authors are Reps.

Neri Colmenares and Carlos Isagani Zarate (Party-list, Bayan Muna), Rep. Fernando Hicap (Anakpawis Party-list), Rep. Antonio Tinio (ACT Teachers Partylist), and Rep. James Mark Terry Ridon (Kabataan Party-list).

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from my peaceful wife?

Because, more often than not, we encounter abusive drivers behind the wheels of jeepneys, buses, taxi cabs and even tricycles who drive like crazy without regard for safety and respect to other motorists.

But simply because the guy was a son of a congressman, everyone tried their best to crucify him before the bar of public opinion. Why, a son of a congressman does not have the right to lose his temper on abusive jeepney drivers anymore? Did Jesus not lose His temper on those who desecrated the Temple by physically hitting those who resisted and by turning tables upside down?

Was that act of Jesus not equally condemnable?

But did we condemn Him because of such act? We did not because we viewed Jesus’ act as righteous indignation. Can people of higher social status in life such as that congressman’s son not have the right to express his righteous indignation also?

Instead of discerning first the facts about the incident, everyone seemed more frantic in their denunciation and condemnation.

In such a situation, I always put myself in the shoes of the one publicly crucified.

And I always ask myself if I would not have behaved or acted the way the condemned behaved and acted if I were in his shoes.

The provocation must have reached its limit al-

ready for that congressman’s son to lose his temper so much so that he was never involved in such an altercation in the past. But denunciation and condemnation seem more palatable than being discerning. This is what has become of us as a people. We too have become very abusive like the ones we are denouncing and condemning for their perceived abuses.

And I don’t think we are aware of our having been gobbled up by the very human nature of people we hate and crucify.

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city will do what it can to prevent casualties, the public should also take precautionary measures.

He is urging those who are in hazardous areas, those living near the river and landslide prone areas to be alert, even as he called for their pre-emptive evacuation, if necessary. He said families must also make necessary preparations in their homes and must monitor reports from the weather bureau and the local disaster council.

PAG-ASA As of 6:01 a.m. yesterday, the Philippine, Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the tropical cyclone has intensified into a typhoon and has accelerated.

It may enter the Philippine area of responsibility as early as midnight today or Thursday morning, having accelerated to 30 kph from 25 kph.

It is projected to make landfall somewhere in the Visayas or Mindanao Friday afternoon before exiting the PAR on Sunday afternoon, according to PAG-ASA. Acenas said residents must heed all warnings and advisories.

It is best to be prepared at all times, he added.(LCR)

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Amit wins 2013 Yalin Women's Championship Crown MANILA, Top Filipina cue artist Rubilen Amit emerged triumphant against Britain's Kelly Fisher, 10-7, to win her second 10-Ball crown in the finals of the 2013 Yalin Women's World 10 Ball championship on Monday night at the Resort's World Manila.

With the score knotted at 4-all, Fisher calmly owned the next two racks to take a 6-4 upper hand but failed to sustain her deadly form after committing several miscues in Racks 11 and 12.

Amit seized the opportunity after claiming the next three racks to take a 7-6 cushion, but made a crucial mistake in Rack 15 after miscuing her push out that opened the door for Fisher who tied the count at 7-7.

Fisher had the chance to take the lead, but she made a costly mistake in the next rack after sinking the 5-ball at the wrong hole.

Amit capitalized on her opponent's miscue after taking the next two racks to move one point away from taking the championship, 9-7.

Unfortunately, the Filipina failed to finish it off after committing a crucial miscue that gave Fisher a chance to steal the game but also failed to take momentum as the 8-ball rattled out.

Amit took advantage of Fisher's miscue and calmly sank the ball to seal the victory.

The champion took home $ 21,000 while Fisher settled for $ 10,000. (PNA) LAM/ KPVMARIANO/JSDR

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Creaky Pacquiao training ‘like a 20-year-old’ GENERAL SANTOS - Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao says he is furiously training like a 20-year-old to break a losing streak and re-establish his reputation as one of the world’s best fighters.

Pacquiao also said his match against American Brandon Rios in the Chinese territory of Macau next month would be “a good window” to promote boxing in China, and that he felt honored to take part in the landmark bout.

“This training camp, I believe, is one of the longest preparations in my boxing career. I trained early because I want to prove that I can still fight in the top [tier] of boxing,” he told reporters late Wednesday in his home town of General Santos in the southern Philippines.

“This time my preparation is more serious, more focused.

My mind is like when I was 20 years old.”

A former champion in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, Pacquiao, who turns 35 in December, is seeking to come back from two consecutive defeats which have led supporters to question if he should hang up his gloves.

He lost a controversial split decision to American Timothy Bradley in June last year, then suffered a sixth-round knockout to Mexican arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez six months later.

Pacquiao said he had come to terms with his shock defeat to Marquez, reasoning that losing was inevitable during a long sporting career.

“I don’t think I had a mistake in that fight. If you look back...

I had 100 percent conditioning, aggressiveness. That [defeat] is part of boxing. I accept 100 percent what happened in the last fight,” he said.

While he had done light training earlier, Pacquiao formally opened his training camp in General Santos last month.

His training to meet Rios, for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title, has largely been behind closed doors.

This is in contrast to many of his previous training camps, where journalists, celebrities and other guests have dropped by to pose with the boxer.

Critics have previously ques-

tioned whether Pacquiao’s diminishing prowess in the ring was because he had become distracted by his many other endeavors.

His boxing fame helped him to launch a successful political career in the Philippines, and he is now a second-term congressman with ambitions of eventually becoming president.

Pacquiao, who through the peak of his career fought almost exclusively in the United States, appeared excited at the prospect of raising the sport’s profile in the world’s most populous nation.

“This is a good window for the people of China to have the opportunity to watch the big fight live. This is also a good window to promote boxing in China,” he said. - AFP

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San Pablo U Campus to usher top cagers in 'Pa-Shoot Na Mismo' exhibition games SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna, The Aquino Stadium at the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)– San Pablo City Campus in Barangay Del Remedios will see action at its court arena when the country’s top cagers are featured in an exhibition game dubbed “Pa-Shoot Na Mismo” on Nov. 9.

Laguna 3rd District Rep. Sol Aragones will play host to the basketball exhibition match as part of the lady lawmaker’s sports and physical fitness program for her constituents.

San Pablo City’s own selection team will be pitted against the famous cagers in the “Palaro” that will be open to the public for free courtesy of the Laguna 3rd congressional district’s office.

Aragones confirmed the top basketball players include Jerry Cordiñera, Alvin Patrimonio, Ronie Magsanoc, Nelson Asaytona, Rey Evangelista, Vince Hizon and Rodney Santos.

For further inquiries on the exhibition match, game watchers, sports enthusiasts and basketball aficionados may contact or text Rep. Aragones congressional district office at mobile phone 0939-560 5299. (PNA) SCS/SEP/SSC

NCAA top 4 coaches, martial arts, head PSA guest list MANILA, Nov. 4 (PNA)-The coming NCAA men’s Final Four banners another interesting session of the PSA Forum on Tuesday at Shakey’s Malate.

Coaches Boyet Fernandez (San Beda), Caloy Garcia (Letran), Topex Robinson (San Sebastian), and Aric Del Rosario (Perpetual Help) are coming over to the public sports program aired live over DZSR Sports Radio 918 and presented by Shakey’s and the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), to talk about their respective campaigns in the Final Four set on Thursday.

Also on hand during the session are mixed martial artists Mark Streigl and Ale Cali for the coming PXC 41 fight card, Tempra senior product manager Cleo Roda Nodado and race director John Henry Mariano for the 2013 Tempra Run Against Dengue, and former basketball great and now Manila Sports Council chairman Philip Cesar and Darren Evangelista of Sports Management for the Rite-Med Manila Youth Basketball League.

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