Issuu

Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Bringing Good News of Mindanao

your one-stop

print engineer!

twinbee print ads

Printing

(088) 880 0140 09167442406 l 09069189896 09173057798

www.twinbeeprintadscorp.com

See story on Page A1 12 November 4, 2014 P15.00

Tuesday

Duterte orders removal of ‘run for President’ materials Volume III, No. 134

web portal: www.businessweekmindanao.com

AVAO City-Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered the removal of campaign materials in the city that urge him to run for President in 2016.

Coco farmers in Pablo-hit areas to get financial aid

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P155.8 million to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) for the rehabilitation of slight-tomoderately damaged coconut trees in the provinces of Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. Charged against the 2013 Supplemental Appropriations (RA 10634), the fund shall be used for projects under the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) livelihood cluster addressing crop production. Of the P155.8-million release, P115.2 million shall be used for coconut replanting while P40.6 million shall be used for coconut fertilization. “Post-Typhoon Pablo rehabilitation is still See farmers, page A5

‘Shoot back’

DAVAO City--Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte does not want a repeat of the mauling incident of an armed police officer as he asked the police to shoot back when physically overpowered. “It’s self-defense,” he said. “When you are ganged up by four or more persons, even two or three, physically overpowered ka, you are in danger of losing your life, when your life is in danger, I am lecturing to you, kung may baril ka, barilin mo na lahat,” Duterte told a press conference over the weekend. Duterte’s statement came following the mauling of PO2 Ritchi Paul Calago Lozano of the San Pedro Police Precinct by four men in front of the Ateneo de Davao University Grade School gate in Matina on October 31. Lozano was seen on a CCTV camera being

See shoot, page A5

See FULL STORY, page A2

Hataman to military: go after Abu

FEEDING PROGRAM. The Cagayan de Oro City Water District conducted a feeding program for 200 children

in the Barangay Macabalan Multi-purpose hall last November 03, 2014. This is in line with the agency’s Serbisyo sa Barangay Program where it conducts various activities with its partner-barangays. The children were also taught proper handwashing, ways on how to conserve water and how to keep their bodies clean. The Macabalan Barangay Nutrition Scholars assisted COWD in this endeavor by providing the children with nutritious food. Photo supplied

Slow govt response in Yolanda-affected areas glaring: group

Moro Islamic Liberation Front chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim (right) receives a copy of the Bangsamoro Development Plan from Bangsamoro Development (BDA) chair Dr. Saffrullah M. Dipatuan during a ceremony at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on November 2, 2014. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

ALMOST a year after Typhoon Yolanda hit the country, government efforts for the recovery of the affected areas are moving very slowly, According to research group IBON Foundation. It said the slow recovery efforts are on top of earlier criticisms of poor emergency response and relief work last year. See glaring, page A5

“

Millions of victims who were already in very poor and vulnerable conditions even before the Typhoon Yolanda continue to endure barely survival conditions.’ ibon.org

Military disowns anticommunist tribal warriors By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Regional Editor-Caraga

LIANGA, Surigao del Sur--The Philippine Army has disowned a group of anticommunist tribal warriors who have been blamed for the massive displacement of Manobo communities here. In a peace dialogue called by Gov. Johnny Pimentel on Thursday, military officials said the Bagani forces, headed by Datu Calpet Egua, had

no authority to conduct operations against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and had not been given orders to recruit from among the villagers. Egua’s armed group “was not part of paramilitary groups allowed to fight the rebels,” said Col. Gregory Cayetano, head of the Army’s 401st Brigade. 2,000 displaced At least 2,000 Manobo people from the hinterland village of Diatagon here have fled their homes for fear

of their lives after the October 24 killing of Henry Alameda, an official of the militant Malahutayong Pakigbisog alang sa Sumusunod (Sustained Campaign for the Next Generation or Mapasu), allegedly by soldiers and Bagani forces. Bertoldo Garay, Mapasu council member, said the killers could have targeted Alameda because he had opposed Egua’s attempts to enlist villagers to the Bagani. See warriors, page A7

COTABATO City--Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has recommended an all-out military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf Group that ambushed and killed six government soldiers, including a young lieutenant, in a remote village in Sumisip, Basilan which the governor was visiting Sunday. Hataman, who hails from Basilan, condemned “this cowardly act of the Abu Sayyaf.” “I am recommending an all-out offensive against these terrorist groups,” he said. He said he might have been caught in the ambush if he had gone to Sumisip. “I’m here in Basilan today for a project visit, we were about to go next to Sumisip town to check on the completion of the circumferential road when we were informed while travelling from Isabela town that an ambush took place,” he said. It takes about two hours to reach Sumisip from Isabela. Hataman and the Army’s 104th Brigade commander Col. Rolando Bautista, proceeded to the ambush site. “It was devastating. The soldiers had almost nowhere to run. The assailants blocked every escape route, the Governor said. Troops from the Army’s 64th Infantry Battalion were deployed to secure a Saudifunded project in Barangay Libug, Sumisip. They were conducting security patrol in Sitio Mompol, in the See military, page A7

Editorial: e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising: e-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Contact: 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776

A2 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Davao News

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Duterte orders removal of “run for President” materials

DAVAO DEL NORTE l DAVAO DEL SUR lDAVAO DEL ORIENTALl COMPOSTELA VALLEY

AVAO City - Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered the removal of campaign materials in the city that urge him to run for President in 2016. Duterte told reporters over the weekend that similar materials were sprouting everywhere and that there were groups who did not believe that he did not have anything to do with the campaign. “Maybe kayong mga taga-Davao, you will believe me,” Duterte said. “But in other places with people who don’t know my character, they might really think it’s me.” Duterte reiterated four reasons not wanting to run for president. “I don’t like it. I don’t want to be a hypocrite na kunwari gusto kunwari ayaw. What is really bad is that I allowed these things to happen. I was nonchalant, ‘hayaan na lang.’ Which is not really the case… Wala akong ambition maging presidente ,” he said. Duterte added that he was not interested and that he did not have funds to run a campaign. “At my age, I do not have the energy to function as president,” the 69-year old mayor said. The popular mayor, who

district Representative from 1998 to 2001 and Vice Mayor from 2010 to 2013. Several city councilors

and barangay captains have Members of the Duterte publicly announced their for President movement, support for Mayor Duterte meanwhile, returned to the as President. city after a caravan held in

October and claimed to have collected at least 11 million signatures nationwide. (MindaNews)

Chua, JCI-Davao programs give hope to beneficiaries

“Tulong Ko, Kinabukasan Nyo,” “Kalusugan Alagaan, Gutom ay Labanan” Duterte

is being urged to run for President by various sectors, including businessmen from Metro Manila and other regions, appealed to the public to “tone down” the support. He said he was planning to retire after this term and endorsed his daughter, Sara Z. Duterte to run again and continue his plans for the city. Sara was mayor from 2010 to 2013 with her father as vice mayor and was vice mayor from 2007 to 2010 with her father as mayor. Duterte was a prosecutor before he was appointed OIC Vice Mayor following the People Power revolt in 1986. He was elected mayor from 1988 to 1998, 2001 to 2010, and from 2013. Duterte serve das 1st

By Marlon T. Gayog Davao Bureau News

JOSE Abad Santos, Davao Occidental - More than 1500 pupils of three (3) barangays of this town namely: Barangay Kitayo, Barangay Balangonan, Barangay Bukid were given schools supplies and feeding program on the second release of the project of JCI-Central Davao called “Tulong Ko, Kinabukasan Nyo,” “Kalusugan Alagaan, Gutom ay Labanan” on Friday, October 30 2014. In an feeding program whom initiated by the Jose Abad Santos Councilor Hon. Jonathan G. Chua with the fully support by Junior Chamber International (JCI-Central Davao) almost 12,500 elementary pupils of this town benefited since the first release of the project last July with there two barangays beneficiaries the Barangay Mangili and Barangay Caburan

Small also in this town. Councilor Chua told media since 2010 he was already distributed schools supplies to those less fortunate children and selected schools on his own little way even though he is not yet a public servant. He want to continue his advocacy to give hope to children who are less fortunate on education, because he (Chua) believe that education is the key to overcome poverty. He added don’t just give them fish instead teach them how to catch the fish. He want to start his program to the new generation like children in elementary schools. Meanwhile in other hand Mr. Adriano I. Po Jr. President JCI-Central Davao told “It was very overwhelming experience, you can see how happy the children are with their smiles. Even the teachers

are so happy also, it gives a good feeling seeing it. He added JCI Central Davao is dedicated to help those people in need. Some program of JCI are Leadership Training, Community Outreach, Fund Raising and Fellowship, President Jun Po, Exec. V-Pres. Jonathan Chua, V-Pres. Raymund Pidor, Sec. Gen. Kervin Lim, Treas. Hannibal Dimalanta, Director Jhun Garcia & Member Arnel Siapno were all officers of JCI-Central Davao are present on the every outreach program. Mrs Marife Principe Officer in Charges of Balangonan Elementary School is very happy that their school is one of the recipient of the project. She added that this is the first time that the pupils received school supplies at the same time they were feed. He was thankful to Councilor Chua for his initiative bringing

JCI-Central Davao who are proffesional and businessman went to this far plung barangay to conduct outreach program. While Barangay Captain Ofelia Garay of Balangonan told media. She appreciated the efforts of the group.Inspite the distant of her barangay there are people or group who are willing to extend their helps those in need. I thought we are neclected by the government and NGO’s because we are in a far plung barangay she added. “Thank you Coun Chua for bringing your group and your efforts and initiative to make this project possible” a thankful barangay chairwoman. And shes’ hoping that this project will continue not only to there barangay but also to others. “I challenge also to other municipal and provincial official to emmulate what Chua’s did”. Garay concluded. Councilor Chua’s overwhelm the response of the residents. He also allocated 350 thousand of medicines to barangays who are recipient of the project. He added I think every month we will go to barangays to implement this projects.

TITLED LOT 4 SALE WHAT: AGRICULTURAL LAND WITH COCONUT TREE AND BANANA WHERE: TAGPANGI, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AREA: 31,087 SQ.M OR 3 HECTARES MORE PRICE: Php 1.1 M - negotiable CONTACT: 09204047729 09176129324

MDN: Oct. 14-Nov. 14, 2014

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 â€˘ 0947-8935776

Mindanao Daily A3 NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

A4 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Opinion

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

EDITOR: RUEL V. PELONE • ruel_pelone2002@yahoo.com

Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

The Mindanao Daily nORTHMIN, Mindanao Daily CARAGA , mindanao daily westmin and Mindanao Daily DAVAO newspapers are published daily by MINDANAO DAILY NEWS at Door 2, Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Region 10 with Certififcate No. 01791042, and with Business Permit No. BP-02275 Under Business License Certificate No. 2014-00525, TIN No. 209-980-927, Tel. Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)7233-44, 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com, mindanaodailynews@gmail.com mindanao daily news Publisher ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Editor-in-Chief ruel pelone Managing Editor CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor cheng ordoÑez Business Editor CHRISTINE CABIASA Lifestyle Editor MARK FRANCISCO Lifestyle Assitant Editor Arjay Felicilda Assistant Editor felix santillan Layout Artist Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Northmin PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN Regional Editors-Caraga SAM NERI Provincial Editor-Bukidnon MARLON GAYOG Regional Editor-Davao AL JACINTO Regional Editor-WestMin irene dayo Reporter-NorthMin gerry lee gorit Photo Journalist URIEL C. QUILINGUING JOE FELICILDA JOE PALABAO Editorial Consultant ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Legal Counsel ---------------------------------------------------------------

ADMINISTRATION

ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA, Ph.D. General Manager DOLLY PELONE Comptroller melanie rivera Advertising orlanD bOlUtamo Circulation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------MARKETING staff candy macabale - 09161326483 ED MAINIT - 0915-6590273 RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753277/0920-9600223 MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0926-858-2013 Bukidnon-YASMHIN WINTERS-0926-353-6127 KIBAWE, BUKIDNON - ROSEMARY GENON MARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 tubod - louie bukod-0948-1323348 melvin padayhag- bacolod, lanao del norte - 09066333392 / 09358038435 bobby mag usara-tangub city OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 davao - tom a. caballero-09105783126 davao del norte - sarah castor - 09069798029 davao occidental - alma ORTIZ - 09058532215 DAVAO ORIENTAL - BONG MARTINEZ - 09066544205 butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 Tandag City - GEN CANTOR-0929-5817116 Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO Pagadian City - CRISMON LLANOS-0905-2900801 Member: ORO CHAMBER Philippine Press Institute

Why transfer DOJ”s Witness Protection Program to proper courts? A veteran lawmaker said that implementation of Republic Act No. 6981 or “The Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act” should be transferred to the “proper court”. The proponent says that removing the present mandate on implementation of the law from the Department of Justice to the proper court would shield the program from possible corrosive politics. Would this mean that the proponent lawmaker is apprehensive of DOJ’s credibility? He seeks to transfer said powers from the DOJ to the proper court by amending R.A. 6981. The Witness Protection Program or R.A. 6981 was enacted into law principally to encourage an individual who has witnessed or has knowledge of the

Editorial commission of a crime to testify before a court, a quasi-judicial body, or an investigating authority, by protecting him/her from probable reprisals and from unavoidable economic dislocation. But the lawmaker who wants it transferred has only surmised that the Law is built on political control because the Department of Justice is under the control and supervision of the executive branch of government. When cases that the DOJ is prosecuting conflict with the interests of the executive and its officials, the implementation of the Program will be detrimentally affected, and any applications that risk

undermining the government will likely be rejected, according to Rep. Sergio Apostol. Under the present law, the DOJ Secretary is the final arbiter concerning the implementation of the Program. Thus, in order to avoid being under the control of the DOJ through its Secretary, it is better that the proper court is given the mandate to formulate and implement the said Program,” Apostol concluded. Do you agree? Section 2 of R.A. 6981, Apostol proposes, is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 2. Implementation of Program – The (Department of Justice, hereinafter referred to as the Department, through its Secretary) PROPER COURT, shall formulate and implement a ‘Witness Protection, Secu-

rity and Benefit Program,’ hereinafter referred to as the Program, pursuant to and consistent with the provisions of this Act.” “ The (D ep ar t ment) PROPER COURT may call upon any department, bureau, office or any other executive agency to assist in the implementation of the Program and the latter offices shall be under legal duty and obligation to render such assistance.” Likewise, for consistency in Section 3 (d) and Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 18 of said Act, the word Department is substituted by the phrase “proper court.” What is the hell of a difference between DOJ and the proper courts? Don’t they all belong to the same government authority which seeks to bring out justice for all?

between marauding leftish arm group and the military in Bukidnon have displaced civilian communities and damaged agricultural business. Foreign nationals on holidays are either kidnapped or murdered. The fragmented faction between the MILF and the breakaway group of the Bangsa Moro Freedom Fighters have their own skirmishes and has not been put aside by the warring group and continued to hug the headlines in Central Mindanao and North Cotabato. This in spite of the Peace Agreement recently signed by the

MILF and the Government panel which is undergoing review by Congress which maybe passed before the end of the Christmas season. How would then the peace agreement create economic impact in the affected areas of Mindanao in 2015 and beyond? The BIMP-Eaga linkage opens more opportunities and light of hope in terms of tourism and investment in the entire Mindanao region benefitting mostly the exploration and development of the rich natural resources and tourism potentials of

The BIMP-EAGA Business Leaders Linkage in the South

PROMOTING travel to Mindanao has overcome all foreign travel advisories by the US and European embassies on the negative security and safety aspect of the island. With the more than 1,400 local and foreign attendees to the 2nd BIMP-Eaga Business Leaders Conference and Trade Fair at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City last October 22 to the 25th which ended with high note and convergence. Over the last six months many natures destination in Mindanao has suffered business reversals as these were overshadowed

Traversing the Tourism Hi-way

Ped T. Quiamjot with the sensitive issues on peace and order as well as the recent surge of pocket criminality in the urban parts of the region. Clashes

Daily Inspiration Personal Best

“It is when we stop doing our best work that our enthusiasm for the job wanes. We must motivate ourselves to do our very best. And by our example lead others to do their best as well.” Truett Cathy - Owner of Chick Fil-A, author

Juvy Sarraga

Would you like to know that your daily life influences others? Well, you can count on others noticing what and how you are do-

See quiamjot, page A7

ing and in many instances those individuals imitate your visual habits. So carefully choose to be the best you can be in all that you do. Be the best husband or wife, mother, father, worker by asking yourself. . . Is my example one that displays my personal best? Or another great question to ask is. . . . What’s it like living around me? So you may want to ramp up your enthusiasm by examining what you would do differently to do your personal best.

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Mobile nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

NorthMin News Mindanao Daily A5 northmin . westmin . caraga . davao

Editor : CRIS DIAZ

Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

NEWS

Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

2 brothers of vice mayor, 5 others nabbed in drug raid By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

afternoon during a raid. Perlito Tularan, Roxanne

Balingasag acting police chief Insp. Arnold T. Gaabucayan said the raid was conducted jointly by a team from the municipal police force and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency to serve a search warrant on a house suspected to be a drug den. Gaabucayan identified the seven suspects as Porfirio Roa Jr., Roy Cesar Roa,

Glaring...

destroyed, of which some 500,000 were completely destroyed. The OPARR however only reports 364 housing units completed in Tacloban and Tanauan, Leyte. Children are still unable to return to school buildings and classrooms. Some 6.9 million textbooks, learning materials and learning kits and 517 computer packages are being distributed. Yet only 213 classrooms have been repaired out of the target 19,648 classrooms. Only 13 health facilities have been rehabilitated. Meanwhile some 18 doctors, 668 nurses and 233 midwives have been deployed in Regions VII and VIII. Efforts to rebuild infrastructure are also moving slowly. Only 5.8 kilometers of national roads have been repaired or rehabilitated out of a target 116 kilometers, three (3) bridges out of a target 34 bridges, six (6) ports out of a target 43 port facilities, 33 out of 99 flood control facilities, 25 municipal halls out of a target 153 municipal, city and provincial halls, and 21 out of 161 civic centers. Millions of victims who were already in very poor and vulnerable conditions even before the Typhoon Yolanda continue to endure barely survival conditions. Approaching Typhoon Yolanda’s first anniversary, real community development escapes them and they face a future of being put in a ‘new normal’ of an even lower level of existence than they had before. ibon.org

A G AYA N d e Oro City--Two younger brothers of the vice mayor of Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, and five of their companions were arrested by law authorities on Sunday

from page A1

These are also despite considerable resources already at hand from international, national, and local sources. Reports from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR) tend to show that Yolanda victims are still in the relief phase and barely starting to recover almost a year after the typhoon struck. Typhoon Yolanda affected 1.5 million families of whom 918,261 families were outright displaced. Casualties included 6,300 deaths and 1,061 missing aside from 28,689 injured. The government subsequently drew up targets for repair, rehabilitation and construction which, according to OPARR data available as of end-September 2014, are still very far being met, the research group added. The largest number of Yolanda victims remains in uncertain and unstable conditions with abnormal and uncertain livelihoods, the group said adding, “although 1.5 million families were affected, only 215,471 families are reported to have benefited from Cash for Building Livelihood Assets projects.” Only 44,870 fisherfolk were provided fishing gears and 32,081 fisherfolk had their bancas replaced or repaired; only 4,507 seaweed farmers were assisted. Only 9,149 farmers were provided farm implements, 2,482 farmers given seeds and 160 farmers helped with animal restocking. Just 27 public markets out of the target 132 have been repaired or rehabilitated. Just 58 kilometers of farm-to-market roads out of the target 315 kilometers have been rehabilitated or constructed. Victims remain largely in temporary and transitional shelters. Some 1.2 million houses were damaged or

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MERLIE REYES PEARSON consisting a bank account particulary Savings Account at Metrobank - San Francisco Branch, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur with Account no. 148-3-14812106-1 with an amount of P180,117.59 is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of Heir of Merlie Reyes Pearson under the notarial registry of Atty. Ferdinand H. Ebarle per Doc. No. 40, Page No. 8, Book No. 471, Series of 2014. MDN: Nov. 4, 11 & 18, 2014

Salilig, Justine Mae Pontevilla, Giovanni Dagimol and Mar Louie Ballejos. Both Roas are younger brothers of Balingasag Vice Mayor Marrietta Roa-Abogado. Gaabucayan said the operatives confiscated from the suspects a total of 8 sachets containing suspected shabu weighing more or less 20 grams.

He said the suspects were caught while they were in a pot session at the house of Roy Roa. Earlier the police conducted surveillance over the house after concerned citizens tipped them off that it was being used as an alleged drug den. Vice Mayor Roa-Abogado, during the Monday flag raising ceremony at the municipal hall, assured her

constituents that she will let the law take its course. “I will be very fair,” RoaAbogado said. In an interview later, she lauded the police, telling them to “keep up the good work.” She added that she has not talked yet with her two brothers but has met with their families. “They will answer for what they did,” she said.

“I hope this will serve as a lesson to them,” she added. It was learned that Porfirio was previously arrested last June in Cagayan de Oro City also for alleged drug use. “There are more in the watch list,” the vice mayor said. The municipal police were scheduled to file charges on Monday against the suspects.

Gingoog City hands over P1.1 livelihood fund anew THE city government of Gingoog city handed over another P1.1 million worth of Sustainable Livelihood Projects (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to seven people organizations (POs) in the city. The amount is funded under the Grassroots Participatory Development Projects (GPDP), previously known as the Bottom-up Budgeting (BUB), according to Atty. Araceli Solamillo, regional director, DSWD, region 10. Manage your fund well. Roll it. Aim for the return of your investment. Pay attention to your signed obligation,” said mayor Marie Guingona during the ceremony as she handed seven checks to 7 POs residing in barangays Odiongan,

Farmers... from page A1

needed in provinces like Davao Oriental, which generates close to 90 percent of its jobs from coconut production. This release will not only help our farmers reestablish their livelihood, it will also help jump-start economic activity in the region,” Secretary of Budget Florencio “Butch” Abad said.

Shoot... from page A1

mauled by the four individuals who were identified as Abdul Moamar Manalo, Bueno Kumayog, Harold Barambangan Tomawis, and Marson Jackson Reyes. Duterte said the four

Tinabalan, San Miguel, Lunao (Centro), Lunao (Purok Baybay), Lunao (Sitio Catuan), and Santiago. After releasing the previous P1.6 million SLP checks to the first batch of recipients, the chief executive has acknowledged the concerted efforts among SLP workers, DSWD city links, barangay officials, POs, and other cooperative individuals in sharing income-generating opportunities like investing to sari-sari stores, rice buying-selling, and other start-up business undertakings. Realize your dreams through your simple beginnings. Make this GPDP capital ignite your basic skills in commerce. Be sure to live within your means, said the mayor.

The Sustainable Livelihood Program is a community-based capacity building program that seeks to improve the socioeconomic status of program participants. It is implemented through the CommunityDriven Enterprise Development (CDED) approach, which equips the program participants to actively contribute to production and labor markets by making use of available resources and accessible markets. Participants of the program are poor households identified by the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction or the NHTS-PR, which identifies who and where the poor are. Priority is given to Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program partner beneficiaries. (Buboy Pabia/CIO Gingoog City)

Coconut replanting will cover the procurement and distribution of seed nuts and seedlings with the provision of technical support for nursery establishment and planting. Meanwhile, coconut fertilization will entail the delivery and distribution of fertilizer and the provision of technical support of fertilizer application. “In coordination with other agencies, the PCA

will ensure that our coconut farmers will get the support they need with the right materials and technology. More importantly, this is part of our push to ‘Build Back Better’ by creating a widespread culture of resiliency, which is crucial in agri-based communities,” Abad added. As of October 2014, P10.42 billion has already been released to various

agencies under the Task Force Pablo Rehabilitation Plan to fulfill the requirements of livelihood, social services, infrastructure, and resettlement programs in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. The agriculture department and its attached agencies received a total of P302.9 million, of which P115.8 million was allotted to PCA for crop production.

“insulted” the Philippine National Police. “When you are reprimanded by a peace officer regarding your disorderly conduct, and you assault the police, that is direct assault,” the mayor said. He said the four face cases not only for attack-

ing an individual but also for not assaulting a law enforcer. “These guys are facing serious legal trouble,” citing the crimes they committed against public order and against a police officer. According to police reports, Lozano earlier ad-

vised Manalo not to vomit on the wall of the school. Ma n a l o r e p o r t e d l y punched the police officer and was backed up by his companions. The suspects were arrested and detained at the Talomo Police Precinct. (MindaNews)

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR Municipality of Bacolod-kalawi

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that CASABIE D. OMAR has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical Error particularly in his GENDER from FEMALE to MALE in the certificate of Live Birth of CASABIE D. OMAR. Who was born on October 4, 1987 at Lumbac, Binidayan, Lanao del Sur, and whose parents are OMAR M. DISANGCOPAN and MARIAM M. DOMADO Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than Nov. 15, 2014.

In compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, A notice is hereby served to the public that NORHAN Z. OSOP has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical Error particularly in his GENDER from FEMALE to MALE in the certificate of Live Birth of NORHAN Z. OSOP, who was born September 10, 1997 at Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur, and whose parents are MONERA M. ZAINAL and OSOP M. MOCTAR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than Nov. 15, 2014.

(SGD.) JEHAN A. YACOB Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: NOV. 4, & 11, 2014

(SGD.) MANGACOP B. DIPATUAN AL-HADJ Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: NOV. 4, & 11, 2014

A6 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Caraga

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Agusan del Norte • Agusan del Sur • Surigao del Norte • Surigao del Sur • Dinagat Islands

Workers to Surigao cement firm: What’s the real status? S URIGAO City - Workers of the Filipinoowned Pacific Cement Company, Inc. (PACEMCO) are worried over their job tenure as the firm failed to resume operations for six months now. Edwin Batac, president of PACEMCO’s Mamumuo Nagkahiusa, told Mind-

aNews on October 31 the company failed to disclose whether it will continue to operate or not. The firm halted operations last May after the Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative cut its power supply for unsettled obligations worth at least P25 million.

Batac said that last month, only 14 out of 165 rank and file and 16 out of 81 supervisory employees were given salaries out of their leave credits for October. The company has a total of 343 employees who were in forced leave after the company stopped its operations, he added. Batac scored the company for failing on its promise. “The company promised us that operations will resume after a month of temporary shutdown. It’s almost since months this November 6 and the company has yet to disclose its status to

the workers,” he said. Batac, who has been working for 23 years now as company electrician, said that most workers already have consumed their leave credits. “Most of us have nothing to eat,” he stressed. Until today (during the interview), the company has not settled its obligation to the power distribution utility. PACEMCO has two power generators but only one is working and is not enough to run the entire plant, Batac said. In a document MindaNews obtained from the

LOT FOR SALE Location: Liberty, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental Near Laguindingan International Airport Terminal Title No. T-4814

Department of Labor and Employment-Caraga region (DOLE Caraga), Enrico Raymundo, PACEMCO vice president for administration and finance, explained that they are still negotiating with an investor. DOLE-Caraga held a conciliation conference here with the company last October 15. “PACEMCO has to render a decision on or before November 6, 2014 as to the employment status of its workers. Mr. Raymundo cannot answer whether PACEMCO will resume operation or not in view of its current financial status. PACEMCO further recognizes and acknowledges its obligations towards their workers,” the document stated. Batac said PACEMCO wants to sell the company

to San Miguel Corp. Ramon Ang, San Miguel president and chief operating officer, visited the PACEMCO plant in Barangay Quezon last June 6, he added. MindaNews tried contacting the PACEMCO management since Thursday but got no reply as of press time Saturday. PACEMCO, the sole cement company in the Caraga Region, is the only remaining Filipino-owned and controlled cement company in the country. It started commercial operations in 1967. The company produces 500,000 to 700,000 bags of cement per month. In January 2012, workers staged a protest inside the cement plant because of delayed release of wages, bonuses and other benefits.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

(Roel Catoto/MindaNews)

1,000 Sq.m. at P 600.00 per Sq.m. Contact No.

09069636847 09282523572

MDN: OCT. 15 – DEC. 14, 2014

MDN: June 16-Dec.15, 2014

KIMBERLITE PAWNSHOP MALAYBALAY BRANCH

Kimberlite Pawnshop will be having an AUCTION SALE on all items that expired on September 2014: AUCTION DATE: November 18, 2014 Estrada Bldg., Fortich-Don Carlos Sts., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City SAMSON DAHLIA Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-2401

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City BORLONGAN , JOSELITO Case No; 2014-10-391 Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MYRLINA ROQUE Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-2382 2009-2073

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City BORLONGAN, JOSELITO Applicant/s

CaseNo;2014-10-2390 2009-10-2022

ELDA MANDANG-Vendor Case No; 2014-10-2416 NORMA C. NAPONE-Vendee 2005-10-1621

EPIS, JENNY G. Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-2419

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate Truck for Hire service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 31ST day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE service on the line;Cagayan de Oro to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 31st day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Extension of validity of the certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Apovel –Bulua Terminal and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 31st day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate UV EXPRESS service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro to Talakag and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 31st day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and amendment of line to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line; Cagayan de Oro City to Baungon,Bukidnon and as for cargoes from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of November, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of substitution with amendment of route pursuant to MC 2011-005 to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Kalilangan –Kibawe –Quezon via Busco and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3RD day of November, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Nov 4, 2014

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynewsgmail.com Mobile nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

WestMin News

Mindanao Daily A7 NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Abu Sayyaf kills 6 Filipino soldiers in Basilan clash

A M B OA N G A CIT Y – Abu Sayyaf militants have killed six infantry soldiers, including an officer, in fierce clashes Sunday in the restive province of Basilan in the Muslim autonomous region, officials said.

Officials said the fighting erupted in the village of Libug in Sumisip town, a known Abu Sayyaf stronghold in the province. The soldiers were patrolling the village when they engaged about 20 militants sparking a running gunbattle that killed the soldiers belong to the 64th Infantry Battalion. Marine Capt. Maria Rowena Muyuela, a spokesperson for the Western Mindanao Command, said the slain soldiers were part of a team guarding a road project in the town. “They were part of team securing a development project there,” she said. She said the fighting lasted

Quiamjot... from page A4

the ARMM Region. Philippine tourism arrival statistics could be a dismal failure at the end of this year and may continue to be dull drum in the first quarter of 2015. Equating this assumption to the hype and noise created by Department of Tourism to bring five million tourists before the end of the six years Aquino Government could only be an impossible dream. Philippines tourism planners must bring the long haul foreign market from Europe through the BIMP-Eaga corridors. This should not be difficult with the reinstatement of our national careers to fly direct to Europe and the steadfastness of the Asian economies in the region lead by Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia which is hitting 7 percent of their GDPs. Tourism promotions cannot be parlayed with short term marketing palliatives

Muslim students in Basilan province hold placards thanking the Philippine military for the rehabilitation of a 29-kilometer road project which links the towns of Tipo-Tipo and Maluso to the circumferential road in this library photos. (Mindanao Examiner)

some 45 minutes and described the battle as fierce. “Six soldiers, including a young 2nd lieutenant, were proclaimed dead after 45 minutes of heavy exchange of fires,” Muyuela said.

over shopping and fiestas. Our countries tourism stakeholders must return to the basic and essence of tourism based on culture, history and discovery to promote travel to our country. We cannot repeatedly do what has been done that produces small results. With the BIMP-Eaga initiative, government has to focus on the allocation of financial resources to fund infrastructures in Mindanao.. Construction and improvement of more roads all over the south has to be reviewed by the Regional Development Councils to make sure the sand and beaches are accessible to the locals and European travellers. Not to be forgotten is the chaotic conditions and discomforts in our international airports which could be fast remedied with management innovations. Having the same bandwagon of identical regional promotions may divide the market with demographics thinly spread to tourist with

But television reports quoted Philippine military spokesman Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said two officers were killed in the fighting, although their names were not made public until their

lower income bracket known as “Backpackers”. It’s more fun in the Philippines if more people of the world will know our beginning and discover our natural treasures in eco-tourism by way of the BIMP- Eaga Asian integration next year. Paradoxically, Egypt once led in the tourist arrivals statistics of the world because of its rich history as the cradle of civilization until chaos triggered by debt defaulting economy and tyranny in governance overtook their country. While Bali in Indonesia continues to lead in foreign arrivals because of their sun and sand promotions and mystic culture which appeal to world retirees. . Eco-tourism in Mindanao is a given factor and sustainable that can be given more funding and attention in our promotions. The development could help slow down climate change mitigation which has been wreaking havoc and destruction in many provinces of the Philippines facing the

SUPERTRES II UNLEASHED: PCSO GUIDE TO swertres A N A LY S I S

CONGRATS sa mga naka tiyam tiyam sa 3-2-4 bisan tuod og 4-2-3 ang akong nahatag. Karon ang 8-4, 8-5, ug 7-8 ang kusog nga pairing apan priority nato ang 8-4 kon 884 o 448. Rambolito para sigurado!

P A S A K AY

1 1 A M RE S U L T

621

4 p. m . RE S U L T

324

best of 4

048-648 418-948 best of 8

548-784 428-348 580-518 078-718

families have been informed about the deaths. Col. Rolando Bautista, commander of the 104th Infantry Brigade, has sent reinforcement to pursue the militants headed

Pacific. European holiday seekers are fascinated with scientific discoveries, history and exotic experience which are abundant in our region. Their point of entries can be linked backdoor to the BIMP-EAGA countries. This could be our equalizer for 2015 and beyond?

Military... from page A1

same barangay at around 7:30 am when ambushed by around 20 armed men led by a certain Radzmi Jannatul and certain Katatung, Bautista said. He said the firefight lasted for about 45 minutes resulting in the death of six soldiers. The Basilan Circumferential Road is a multimillion project targeted for completion soon. Only 2.5 kilometers are left to complete the project that started in 2011, Hataman said. “My soldiers were securing the Basilan Circumferential Road project to ensure

by Radzmi Jannatul. “I will press criminal charges against these bandits who are harassing security forces protecting the workers of the 64-kilometer, Saudi (Fund for Development)-assisted road project,” he said. Bautista was referring to the 135-kilometer Basilan Circumferential Road project launched by the Department of Public Works and Highways during the time of President Fidel Ramos in the 1990s, but works continue up to now. The military also helped construct the road project which was financed through a concessional facility extended by Saudi Arabia. The loan of 75 million Saudi riyals was extended on October 2005 - to revive the project after being stalled for many years while the Filipino government provided a counterpart fund of 1.118 billion pesos. The circumferential road project is seen as a major infrastructure initiative to lift Basilan from poverty and bring prosperity in the province as part of the government’s campaign against local terrorism and lawlessness in the area, state media said. (Mindanao Examiner)

evacuees should be allowed to return to their homes safely. The committee shall be composed of representatives of the communities, religious leaders and the government. “I will leave all the decision to you if you want to from page A1 return home or not after Mass evacuation we get the findings of the The mass evacuation committee,” Pimentel told also came after the beat- the evacuees during the ing up of a farmer, Ariel peace dialogue. Pagalan, allegedly by another group of soldiers and Bagani forces, the burning of farm equipment owned by a cooperative and a death threat to Mapasu leaders sent through a text message said to have been sent by Egua’s aide, Mario Vocales. While he did not directly answer allegations against soldiers involved in alleged abuses, Cayetano challenged Mapasu leaders to file criminal charges against the Bagani forces. Amid the charges, however, Pimentel agreed that a fact-finding committee www.businessweekmindanao.com be formed to assess if the its timely completion before the end of this year. I am saddened by this senseless violence against our soldiers who are helping in the delivery of public service,” he said. (MindaNews)

Warriors...

READ!

LuckyTres PCSO

Peryahan ng Bayan Now in Cagayan de Oro

PAHIBALO Ania na gyud sa Cagayan de Oro ang Peryahan ng Bayan nga gitawag og LuckyTres hatod kanato sa Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office kon (PCSO). Kining LuckyTres, dili sama sa PCSO 3-digit games nga Swertres, diri bolahon sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro. Isip pasiuna, ang bola himoon kaduha lamang matag adlaw: ala-una kon 1p.m. ug 8p.m. draws.

previous results 1 p.m. draw Sunday, Nov. 2

P A S A K AY

pai r in g

10-13-16 Hot numbers

0-1-2 510-521 135-516 810-218 4-3-1 183-816

previous results 8 p.m. draw Sunday, Nov. 2

A8 Mindanao Daily NEWS northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 â€˘ 0947-8935776

Mindanao Daily NEWS BUSINESS . ECONOMY . CORPORATE . BANKING Your Mindanao-wide Business Newspaper

Volume III, No. 134 131

Clean, sustainable energy in Mindanao sought By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

of PIA-10

CAGAYAN de Oro City The Department of Energy (DOE), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives, Incorporated (AMRECO) put together a one-stop facilitation to fast track the process of monitoring and approval of Renewable Energy (RE) projects particularly hydropower projects. Romeo Montenegro, Director for Investment Promotion and Public Affairs Office of Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), said during the press conference of the 3rd Mindanao Congress of the Advocates for Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification and Development (MinCARED) on October 29 in Cagayan de Oro City, that they have created the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee to make sure RE projects in Mindanao will be fast tracked. He said that there are many challenges concerning (RE) projects applications and RE technologies. Location for a diesel or coal plant is easy meanwhile RE is site specific which requires approval of various government agencies like the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and consideration of land use, among others. The approval of RE projects is five years, but the committee intends to shorten it to two, Montenegro said. Right now, the committee is looking into 157 RE projects that they intend to fast track. Once these projects get approved, a combined 1,700 megawatt of clean and sustainable energy will be incorporated in the Mindanao grid. He said that today we are enjoying 60% renewable, 40% fossil however if we don’t do anything with the one stop for approval of 157 RE projects, then we are looking at 70% 30% reversal of energy mix by 2018 in favor of fossil. Montenegro explained that the problem with fossil is first the impact to the environment. Second, is that it is 100% imported thus subject to foreign ex-

your one-stop

print engineer!

twinbee print ads

Printing

(088) 880 0140 09167442406 l 09069189896 09173057798

www.twinbeeprintadscorp.com

DOLE tells 50 firms: Be labor-compliant Editor : Cheng Ordoñez

|Tuesday Thursday

See story on Page November October 4, 30, 2014 2014 B112

ALAYBALAY City - The Bukidnon Provincial Office of the Department of Labor and Employment, Regional Office No. X (DOLE-X) held a Joint Assessment (JA) with 50 different-sectored establishments from cities of Malaybalay and Valencia on October 22, 2014 at Sugar Workers Learning Training Center (SWLTC), Malaybalay City.

PUERTO HEALTH CENTER NOW OFFERS FREE BIRTH DELIVERY SERVICES - Cagayan de Oro City Mayor

Oscar Moreno (second sitting right) on Friday, October 31, 2014 led the launching ceremony of the Maternity Care Package (MCP) in Puerto barangay health center, making the center as ‘maternal care provider’ that offers free birth delivery services (normal cases) to all pregnant women who are Philhealth members. (Photo Supplied)

change fluctuation, market volatility. If prices for coal or diesel go up, then prices for electricity also go up. Unlike water, sun or biomass that is abundant here that we have not harnessed yet. Although they are looking at more fossil based technology in the energy mix onwards to 2018, the desire for Mindanao has always been a balance of RE as well as fossil for base load, Montenegro stressed. However, he said that even though the desire is balance energy mix, RE will still be given priority dispatch. According to RE Act of 2008, RE technology will be given premium, must be a priority dispatch, over all other technologies. RE technology will be used first. RE Act of 2008 has a Green energy option where there should be a policy already implemented that will mandate industries, companies and even the government to take the green energy option. He said that the national renewable energy board of DOE is putting together Re-

newable Portfolio Standard (RPS) which will be implemented soon. RPS once implemented will mandate distribution utilities to get part of their sources from RE, not purely fossil or fuel then to invite all other industries to really tap RE sources. Prices of Electricity According to Sergio Dagooc, AMRECO President, distribution utilities are regulated. Distribution utilities such as the Cagayan Electric and Light Power C ompany (CEPALCO) or Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO) cannot charge any single centavo without the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). He said that any increment or reduction of power rate will be done through public hearing. So even if these utilities want to reduce power rate, they cannot under the law. In terms of which is cheaper, Dagooc said that an electric cooperative under Presidential Decree (PD) 269 as amended by PD

1645 and amended again by Republic Act RA 10531 is a non-stock, non-profit electric distribution utility whose mandate is total electrification in the countryside on an area coverage basis. Further, the capitalization to start the cooperative is from the government through the National Electrification Administration (NEA). He said that compared to an electric corporation, members of the electric cooperative can choose their leaders. He said that electric coops hold a general assembly every year to elect or file complaint against the board. However, he said that they are all private but supervised by NEA. Power readiness in ASEAN integration According to Romeo Montenegro of MinDa, it’s not entirely correct that the Philippines is the most expensive per se because neighboring countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and others are subsidized. Electric rates are subsidized because they are oil

producing countries. Indonesia is a coal producing country and therefore their electricity is subsidized. Brunei is an oil producing country. Many of those countries in the ASEAN have those resources to be able to have subsidized electricity rates, he said. Montenegro said the power sector is business driven; thus government does not have any hold because it was dictated under EPIRA RA 9136. On June 8, 2001, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9136, or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001. Among other benefits, RA 9136 is designed to bring down electricity rates and to improve the delivery of power supply to end-users by encouraging greater competition and efficiency in the electricity industry. The essence of these reforms is giving stakeholders a choice. However, right now there are many amendments proposed for EPIRA, which targets to bring down the cost of electricity.

JA, previously Routine Inspection, is part of the processes under the Labor Law Compliance System or the LLCS. It is an integrated framework of voluntary compliance and enforcement of labor laws and social legislations issued pursuant to the rule-making, visitation and enforcement of DOLE. The table joint assessment aims to fast track the inspection of the establishments in the area. LLCS includes the scope on General Labor Standards (GLS), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), and child labor matters. Presumed compliant, the assessed establishment will be issued a Certificate of Compliance by the Regional Director. It will not be assessed for two years until and unless provoked with reasonable expense. Together with the Regional Labor Laws Compliance Officers (LLCO), Attheneus Vasallo, Chief of the DOLE-X Technical Support and Services Division, led the table joint-assessment along with the establishments who has been invited by the LLCO for compliance. S ome 50 est ablishments participated the JA and pledged to comply all the enumerated violations in each assessment. They were given ample time to correct those violations and was given formats to policies their establishment must implement. (Reyna L. Tagailo/DOLE-Bukidnon)

Editorial: e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising: e-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Contact: 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776

B2 Mindanao Daily NEWS business . economy . corporate . banking Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Application

15.7. Share in Minimum Load Requirement. In all Intervals as provided under the ESA, ANECO shall nominate no less than the Share in Minimum Load Requirement of Four Hundred(400)kW} subject to the conditions under the ESA in case the aggregate nominated energy of all customers of TSI is less than the Minimum Load Requirement due to Force Majeure event affecting one or more customers. 15.8. Contract Price. ANECO shall pay the Contract Price which consists of variable and fixed charges, subject to annual adjustments. The Contract Price to be paid by ANECO will depend on whether the power is delivered before commercial operation date or beginning on commercial operation date. The formula for computing these Monthly Electricity Fees are computed under the ESA based on the following formula:

Republic of the Philippines ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Pacific Center Building San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. AND THERMA SOUTH, INC.,

ERC CASE NO.2014-_______ RC

AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. and THERMA SOUTH, INC., Applicants. x------------------------------------------------------------------------------x APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH MOTION FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF INFORMATION Applicants AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (“ANECO”) and THERMA SOUTH, INC. (“TSI”) (jointly, the “Applicants”) by respective counsel, respectfully state: THE APPLICANTS 1. ANECO is a non-stock, non-profit electric cooperative duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 269, as amended, otherwise known as the National Electrification Administration Decree, with principal office at Km. 2 J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. It was granted a franchise by the National Electrification Commission to operate an electric light and power distribution system in the province of Agusan del Norte, particularly in the Cities of Butuan and Cabadbaran and the municipalities of Carmen, Kitcharao, Nasipit, Buenavista, Tubay, Las Nieves, Santiago, Jabonga, Magallanes and R.T. Romualdez (the “Franchise Area”). Copies of ANECO’s Certificate of Franchise, Certificate of Registration, and Articles of Incorporation are attached as Annexes “A”, “B” and “C,” respectively. 2. TSI is a generation company duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office address at Brgy. Binugao, Tori! District, Davao City which will build, own and operate a 300MW coal-fired power plant on a site straddling the boundary of Davao City and municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur (“TSI Power Plant”). Copies of TSI’s Securities and Exchange Commission Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation, General Information Sheet, Audited Financial Statements and Board of Investments Certificate of Registration for the TSI Power Plant are attached hereto as Annexes “D”, “E”, “F”, “G” and “H”, respectively. 3. TSI is joining ANECO as co-applicant in this case in order to assist ANECO in securing approval of the terms and conditions of the Energy Supply Agreement (“ESA”) executed by and between ANECO and TSI, a copy of which is attached as Annex “I.” 4. The Applicants may be served with pleadings, papers, notices and other processes of this Honorable Commission through their respective counsels at the addresses indicated below. NATURE OF THE APPLICATION 5. Pursuant to Rule 20 (B)of the Energy Regulatory Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“ERC Rules”), and other pertinent rules and regulations, this Application is being submitted to this Honorable Commission for its due consideration and approval of the ESA. STATEMENT OF THE FACTS 6. ANECO currently sources the bulk of its electricity requirements from the Power Sector Assets & Liabilities Management Corporation (“PSALM”) and the remainder from other suppliers. 6.1. In January 2013, ANECO executed a new Contract for the Supply of Electric Energy (“CSEE”) with PSALM for the supply of electric energy for a period of four (4) years from 26 December 2012 until 25 December 2016, or one (1) year after the Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) declaration of open access in Mindanao, whichever comes first.1 6.2. However, in a certification dated 16 November 2012, PSALM confirmed that it has insufficient capacity to supply the additional power requirements of the Mindanao distribution utilities beyond the contracted energy and equivalent demand in its existing CSEEs. A copy of the PSALM certification is attached as Annex “J”. 6.3. Details of ANECO’s other supply contracts are summarized in the table below: SUPPLIER NPC/PSALM Sarangani Energy Corporation PSAGCOR-GNPower Lake Mainit Hydro-APC FDCUI-MPC AGEC Infinity Phils., Inc. Modular Genset Therma Marine, Inc. Mapalad Power Corp.

CONTRACT CAPACITY (MW) 22.93 10 24.25 25 12 8 7.5 10 15 15

TERM (YEARS) 4 25 25 25 25 25 25 15 3 3

INDICATIVE COMMENCEMENT DATE Existing 2016 2018 2016 2017 2018 2015 2015 Existing Existing

A comparative data of ANECO’s supply contracts is provided in Annex “K” hereof. 7. It is expected that the energy requirements of ANECO’s customers will significantly increase in the next few years as demonstrated by ANECO’s Actual and Forecasted Load Data and Distribution Development Plan, copies of which are attached as Annexes “L” and “M”, respectively. 8. The expiration of the PSALM CSEE in 2016as well as the projected increase in the energy requirements of ANECO’s customers will result in a shortage of the energy available to ANECO and its customers. 9. There exists a region-wide power supply deficiency problem in Mindanao resulting in frequent brownouts and power interruptions. Moreover, Mindanao is heavily dependent on hydroelectric power;2 thus, during the onset of the summer months and the occurrence of the El Nino phenomenon during certain years, the supply of power in Mindanao is further and drastically reduced. The current power crisis in Mindanao underscores the need for ANECO to enter into a bilateral agreement with generation companies for the stable supply of electricity to its customers. 10. In 2012, TSI conducted a series of road shows to market the capacities of the TSI Power Plant. At the road shows, TSI declared its intention to supply energy in Mindanao by entering into bilateral agreements with interested distribution utilities and make available the 300MW capacity of the TSI Power Plant. 11. Sometime after the road shows, ANECO commenced negotiations with TSI for the execution of the ESA.ANECO evaluated various proposals received from several suppliers based on an evaluation framework, which includes technology, annual production, capacity factor, term and fees as part of the criteria, and determined that TSI’s proposal provides more favourable terms to ANECO. 12. On 15August2014, ANECO and TSI signed and executed the ESA subject of the instant Application. A copy of the Board Resolution attesting to the authority of ANECO to enter into the ESA with TSI is attached as Annex “N”.

A. BEGINNING ON COMMERCIAL OPERATION DATE: Monthly Electricity Fees = Fixed Feesmonth + Variable Feesmonth + Back up Power Charges + Replacement Power Charges + Start up Charges + Other Taxes and Charges All computations on payments to Supplier shall not be rounded off, except for the final PHP amount, which shall be rounded off to the nearest Philippine centavo. The Monthly Electricity Fees shall be subject to the applicable value-added tax. Fixed Feesmonth = CRFmonth + FOMmonth Variable Feesmonth = VOMmonth + Fuelmonth I. CRFmonth The Customer shall pay the Supplier the Monthly Capital Recovery Fee (CRFmonth) for the current Billing Period in accordance with the following formula:

Where: CC CRF FXo FXCRF Adj

13. In order to supply power to ANECO under the ESA, TSI shall construct, own, operate, manage and maintain the TSI Power Plant. The Commercial Operation Date of the power plant is expected to be in 2015. 14. Executive Summary. The Contract Capacity to be made available by TSI to ANECO is fixed on a monthly basis equivalent to One Thousand kilowatts (1,000 kW) and to be delivered in accordance with the Contract Energy Schedule which is fixed on a daily and hourly basis. TSI shall exert best efforts to source replacement or alternative supply replacement power during scheduled and unscheduled outages to supply all or part of the Contract Energy. On the other hand, when ANECO is unable to take the Contract Energy or a portion thereof for reasons other than Force Majeure and there is no WESM in Mindanao, ANECO may request TSI to make available to third parties all or a certain portion of the Contract Energy (“Available Contract Energy”), at such intervals specified by ANECO, subject to the payment of a Marketing Fee of Php0.02/kWh of the Available Contract Energy and the corresponding reduction in ANECO’s Contract Capacity. 15. Salient Features of the ESA. The ESA between ANECO and TSI contains the following salient terms and conditions: 15.1. Term. The ESA has a term or contract period commencing from the Effective Date until twenty-five (25) years after the Operations Effective Date. Operations Effective Date refers to the date of the commencement of TSI’s obligation to deliver to ANECO, and for ANECO, to purchase, Contract Capacity and Contract Energy, provided the following conditions are satisfied:(a) Commercial Operation Date has occurred; (b) receipt by TSi of the Security Deposit required to be posted by ANECO in accordance with Article 9.2.1 of the ESA; (c) receipt by TSI of the ERC Final Approval of the ESA no later than one (1) year after Effective Date; (d) receipt by TSi of the full payment for the Commissioning Energy Charge due and payable as of Operations Effective Date; (e) accession by ANECO to the applicable Dispatch protocol or procedure implemented between the System Operator and TSI; and (f) the representations and warranties of ANECO shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Operations Effective Date.3 15.2. Contract Energy. TSI shall make available and ANECO shall receive Contract Energy at the Delivery Point4 specified under the ESA. On the other hand, to make available for delivery, Contract Energy shall be based on the Contract Energy Schedule attached to the ESA.5 15.3. The Contract Capacity and/or Contract Energy in respect of a particular Billing Period may be adjusted either by (a) TSI submitting an offer to ANECO to increase the same, subject to ANECO’s acceptance or refusal, or (b) ANECO requesting an increase in the Contract Capacity and/or Contract Energy, subject to TSI’s approval. In both instances, ANECO or TSI, as the case may be, must send a written notice 30 days before the date the intended increase is to take effect. 15.4. At any time during the Contract Period, ANECO may also send a written request to TSI to increase the Contract Capacity and/or Contract Energy, no later than 60 days prior to the effectivity of the proposed increase, subject to TSI’s approval, to be paid by ANECO at the Contract Price. 15.5. Any proposed adjustments (increase/decrease) to the Contract Capacity and/or Contract Energy which is intended to apply to the succeeding contract year shall be sent by ANECO in writing to TSI no later than 60 days prior to each anniversary of the Operations Effective Date, subject to TSI’s approval. In case of an increase, the additional Contract Capacity and Contract Energy shall be paid for by ANECO at the Contract Price, while a decrease shall cause ANECO to compensate TSI in the amount of the Buy-Out Charge, computed as follows:

II. FOMmonth The Customer shall pay the Supplier the Monthly Fixed Operations & Maintenance fees (FOMmonth) for the current Billing Period in accordance with the following formula:

Where: CC = Contract Capacity in kW as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FORM = Fixed Operations and Maintenance Fee in Php/kW-month as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FXo = the base PHP/USD exchange rate as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA USCPIo = the base US Consumer Price Index (Base year =1982-84) - Ail Items as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA RPCPIo = the base Philippine Consumer Price Index for All Income Households in the Philippines - All Items (2006=100) as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FXm = the PHP/USD exchange rate as published in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas website on the 25th day of the calendar month; provided that if such day falls on a non-Business Day, the PHP/USD exchange rate on the immediately preceding Business Day shall be used. USCPIm = the US Consumer Price Index (Base year =1982-84) - All Items published as of the current Billing Period for which the Invoice is being prepared RPCPIm = the Philippine Consumer Price Index for All Income Households in the Philippines - All Items (2006=100) published as of the current Billing Period for which the Invoice is being prepared Adj = availability adjustment in accordance with the following formula:

ACCij = available CC for interval /’ and day j, where n is the number of days per Billing Period and Infis the number of Intervals per day. III. VOMmonth The Customer shall pay the Supplier the Monthly Variable Operations & Maintenance fees (VOMmonth) for the current Billing Period in accordance with the following formula:

Where: VOM = Variable Operations and Maintenance Fee in Php/kWh as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FXo = the base PHP/USD exchange rate as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA USCPIo = the base US Consumer Price Index (Base year =1982-84) -All Items as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA RPCPlo = the base Philippine Consumer Price Index for All Income Households in the Philippines - All Items (2006=100) as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FXm = the PHP/USD exchange rate as published in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas website on the 25th day of the calendar month; provided that if such day falls on a non-Business Day, the PHP/USD exchange rate on the immediately preceding Business Day shall be used. USCPIm = the US Consumer Price Index (Base year =1982-84) - All Items published as of the current Billing Period for which the Invoice is being prepared RPCPIm = the Philippine Consumer Price Index for AN Income Households in the Philippines - All Items (2006=100) published as of the current Billing Period for which the Invoice is being prepared TED = Total Energy Delivered to the Customer by the Supplier in kWh during the current Billing Period IV. Fuelmonth The Customer shall pay the Supplier the Monthly Fuel fees (Fuelmonth) for the current Billing Period in accordance with the following formula:

Where:

Fuel Costs = ACV = Average calorific value, net as-received, of coal in kcal/kg used in the current Billing Period Freight costs = actual transport costs in USD/MT which include but not limited to port charges, fuel, insurance, wharfage fees, excise tax, handling, customs brokerage fees, customs duties, stevedores and arrastre costs, tuggage costs, survey fee, towage, pilotage, light dues, mooring and unmooring, berthing and deberthing, and tonnage dues and sundries on the coal used during the current Billing Period. Freight costs shall include all other existing and future taxes, fees, imposts and other charges that may be imposed on the transport of coal. FXm Nm

TED V.

= the PHP/USD exchange rate as published in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas website on the 25th day of the calendar month; provided that if such day falls on a non-Business Day, the PHP/USD exchange rate on the immediately preceding Business Day shall be used. = the average Newcastle Index (USD/MT) one month prior to the Billing Period for which the Invoice is being prepared, as posted by global COAL on the website www.globaIcoal.com or its successor or, if global COAL ceases to report the Newcastle Index, an agreed upon replacement source that reports the Newcastle Index shall be adopted by the Parties CR consumption rate at 0.7 kg/kWh, escalated at 1% annually = Total Energy Delivered to the Customer by the Supplier in kWh during the current Billing Period

Back up Power Charges = the actual costs in Php for securing Back-up Power including all incidental costs, fees and taxes attendant to the purchase of Back-up Power by Supplier.

VI. Replacement Power Charges = the actual costs in Php for securing Replacement Power including all incidental costs, fees and taxes attendant to the purchase of Replacement Power by Supplier. VII. Start up Charges The cost for starting up each unit of the Power Plant after a period of shutdown due to Scheduled or Unscheduled Outages attributable to the Supplier shall be for the account of the Supplier. On the other hand, the cost for starting up each unit of the Power Plant after a period of shutdown due to any other reason shall be for the account of the Customer and shall be charged in accordance with the following formula: COLD START UP (where plant downtime is beyond 8 hours)

WARM START UP (where plant start up occurs after less than 8 hours of downtime)

Where: Dom CC TCC

= the actual price of diesel oil in Php/liter as billed by the supplier of diesel oil applicable for the Billing Period for which the Invoice is being prepared = Contract Capacity in kW as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA = Total contracted capacity in kW of the Supplier

Contract Capacity in kW as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 the reduced contract capacity in kW Capital Recovery Fee in Php/kW-month as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 the base PHP/USD exchange rate as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 the weighted average PHP/USD exchange rate over the construction period as calculated in accordance with Table 2 of Schedule 7.1 = the number of Billing Periods in the remaining Contract Period

In the event that revisions are made on the above indices, including any shift made in the base year and other adjustments to such index made by the relevant authorized entity, its successor-in-interest, there shall be a corresponding change in the base index such that the use of the revised index will yield the equivalent values as the use of the original base index.

If no agreement in writing is reached by the anniversary of the Operations Effective Date, the prevailing Contract Capacity and/or Contract Energy shall continue to apply. 15.6. Stages of Supply. TSI shall supply power to ANECO in various stages, as follows: 15.6.1. During the period of testing and commissioning of Unit Two of the TSI Power Plant, ANECO shall purchase the proportionate net electrical output of Unit Two of the TSI Power Plant generated by TSI subject to the payment of Commissioning Energy Charge as provided in Schedule 7.1 of the ESA. ANECO may also request for additional quantities subject to TSI’s approval. 15.6.2. In the event that TSI is ready to deliver capacity and energy prior to the Target Commercial Operation Date, TSI shall have the option to: (a) offer early commencement of delivery of Contract Capacity and Contract Energy to ANECO; or (b) sell the electrical output of the Power Plant to third parties until the Target Commercial Operation Date. 15.6.3. Beginning on Operations Effective Date, TSI shall supply and deliver Contract Capacity and Contract Energy (whether from the capacity of the Power Plant or the power plants owned or operated by any of its affiliates, WESM, if any, or any other supplier) to ANECO during the Billing Periods specified in the Contract Energy Schedule.

VIII. Other Taxes and Charges Except for value-added tax, all existing and future taxes, any increase or adjustments on existing taxes, fees, imposts, including transmission charges and other charges imposed on the Power Plant shall be for the account of the Customer in accordance with Articles 11 and 14, which shail be computed based on the following formula:

RCP

= = = = =

= Contract Capacity in kW as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule7.1 of the ESA = Capital Recovery Fee in Php/kW-month as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA = the base PHP/USD exchange rate as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA = the weighted average PHP/USD exchange rate over the construction period as calculated in accordance with Table 2 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA = availability adjustment in accordance with the following formula:

ACCij = available CC for interval / and day j, where n is the number of days per Billing Period and lntis the number of Intervals per day.

ABSTRACT OF THE ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Where: CC RCC CRF FXo FXCRF

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

The CSEE was provisionally approved in the Order dated 3 June 2013 in ERC Case No. 2013-055RC. 2 53% of the total Mindanao dependable capacities in 2009 comes from hydroelectric power [Power Development Plan, 2009-2030]. 3 Article 5.2, ESA. 4 Under Schedule 7.4.2 of the ESA, the Delivery Point refers to the High Voltage side of the transformer at the Power Plant. 5 Schedule 7.4.1 of the ESA. 1

In the event that the index (a) becomes unavailable, (b) is replaced by a new benchmark rate as determined by the relevant authorized entity, its successor in interest, or (c) ceases to exist, or (d) in the reasonable determination of either Party, fails to reflect the real costs and forms an integral part of this price mechanism, the Parties shall agree to adopt a new price index.

Where: CC = Contract Capacity in kW as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA TCC = Total contracted capacity in kW of the Supplier Taxes and Other Charges = except for value-added tax, ail existing and future taxes, any increase or adjustments on existing taxes, fees, imposts, including transmission charges and other charges imposed on the Power Plant in Philippine Pesos With respect to value-added tax, any adjustment to the value-added tax rate shall be applied to the fees specified in Schedule 7.1 of the ESA. B. BEFORE COMMERCIAL OPERATION DATE: Monthly Electricity Fees = Commissioning Charges + Other Taxes and Charges All computations on payments to Supplier shall not be rounded off, except for the final PHP amount, which shall be rounded off to the nearest

See application, page B3

Mindanao Daily B3 NEWS

Application

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

business . economy . corporate . banking Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

Application...

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) ) ss

Philippine centavo. The Monthly Electricity Fees shall be subject to the applicable value-added tax. The Monthly Electricity Fees shall be subject to the applicable value-added tax.

I, HORACIO T. SANTOS after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, depose and say:

from page B2

I. Commissioning Charges The Customer shall pay the Supplier the Commissioning Charges subject to the applicable value-added tax for electricity supplied during the period of testing and commissioning of the Power Plant in accordance with the following formula: Commissioning Charges = VOMmonth + Fuelmonth Where: VOMmonth = computed in accordance with item A.lll of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA Fuelmonth = computed in accordance with item A.IV of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA II. Other Taxes and Charges Except for value-added tax, all existing and future taxes, any increase or adjustments on existing taxes, fees, imposts, including transmission charges and other charges imposed on the Power Plant shall be for the account of the Customer in accordance with Articles 11 and 14, which shall be computed based on the following formula:

Where: TED = Total Energy Delivered to the Customer by the Supplier in kWh during the current Billing Period TGS = Total Generation Sold by the Supplier to all of its customers in kWh during the current Billing Period Taxes and Other Charges = except for value-added tax, all existing and future taxes, any increase or adjustments on existing taxes, fees, imposts, including transmission charges and other charges imposed on the Power Plant in Philippine Pesos

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

1. That I respectively, GENERAL MANAGER of AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ANECO), the applicant-electric cooperative in the above-entitled case; 2. That I have caused the preparation and filing of the foregoing JOINT APPLICATION; 3. That I have read the same and that all allegations contained therein are true and correct of our own personal knowledge and on the basis of authentic documents in my possession; 4. That I hereby certify that ANECO,INC has not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issue/s with the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency; 5. That to the best of my knowledge no such action or proceeding involving the same issue/s is/are pending with the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency; 6. That should I, thereafter, learn that an action or proceeding is pending with the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency I hereby undertake to report such fact within five (5) days from knowledge of such action or proceeding with this Honorable Commission. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NONE.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this OCT 27, 2014 day of ____ affiant respectively exhibited to me competent evidences of his identity:

With respect to value-added tax, any adjustment to the value-added tax rate shall be applied to the fees specified in Schedule 7.1 of the ESA. 15.9. The agreed amounts relevant to the computation of Contract Price are as follows: Details Unit Amount CC kW 1,000 Minimum Load Requirement kW 400 CRF Php/kW-month 2,040 FOM Php/kW-month 400 VOM Php/kWh 0.2908 Fxo Php/USD 42 USCPIo 226.23 RPCPIo 127.80 15.10. Termination Fee. In the event that the ESA is terminated by TSI on the grounds of (a) the failure of ANECO to pay the Electricity Fee or any other amounts payable under the ESA; (b) failure by ANECO to replenish its Security Deposit in full as provided in Article 9.2.3 of the ESA; (c) breach by ANECO of any of the provisions of the ESA and its failure to cure the breach within a period of thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice of the breach; and (d) termination by TSI of the ESA upon the occurrence of any events of default under Article 17.2 of the ESA,ANECO shall be liable to pay a termination fee computed using the following formula:

Where: CC = Contract Capacity in kW as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA CRF = Capital Recovery Fee in Php/kW-month as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FXo = the base PHP/USD exchange rate as indicated in Table 1 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA FXCRF = the weighted average PHP/USD exchange rate over the construction period as calculated in accordance with Table 2 of Schedule 7.1 of the ESA RCP = the number of Billing Periods in the remaining Contract Period

16. In support of the instant application, ANECO is providing the Honorable Commission with the following documents, in addition to the Annexes specified above:

Description of Document TSI’s Sources of Funds/Financial Plans Summary of TSI’s Project Cost TSI’s Environmental Compliance Certificate (“ECC”) No. 1107-0010 TSI’s fuel procurement process ANECO’s procurement process TSI Plant Description Department of Energy Certification for the TSI Plant Basis for purchased power Cash Flow

Annex O P Q R S T U V W

17. Certificate of Compliance (“COC”). Pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 9, series of 2010, TSI shall file the necessary application for a COC no later than three (3) months prior to the commencement of commercial operations. 18. Rate Implication. An analysis was conducted to determine the impact of the implementation of the ESA on ANECO’s generation costs, a copy of which is attached as Annex “X.” The following table shows the expected rate impact in the event that ANECO procures power from TSI when the TSI Power Plant commences commercial operations in 2015 vis-a-vis ANECO procuring power from other sources in Mindanao: (i) Current Generation Mix without TSI (PhP/kWh) 4.7108

(ii) Reduced NPC/PSALM + IPPs without TSI* (PhP/kWh) 5.9078

(iii) Reduced Increase/ NPC/PSALM + IPPs (Decrease) with TSI (PhP/kWh) (PhP/kWh) 5.6866 (0.2212)

* The calculation assumes that the deficit will be augmented through modular gensets. ALLEGATIONS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF INFORMATION 19. Under Article 16 of the ESA, ANECO undertook to ensure that no Confidential Information6 of TSI is disclosed to third parties and that it shall use utmost efforts to prevent any unauthorized disclosure thereof. 20. Under Rule 4 of the ERC Rules, the Honorale Commission may, upon request of a party and determination of the existence of conditions which would warrant such remedy, treat certain information submitted to it as confidential. Pursuant to its undertaking, ANECO respectfully moves that Annexes “G,” “0,””P,””R,” “V,” and “W,” not be disclosed and be treated as confidential documents in accordance with Rule 4 of the ERC Rules. These documents contain certain non-public information, data and calculations involving business operations and financial trade secrets reflecting TSI’s investment and business calculations. 21. ANECO hereby submits one (1) copy of Annexes “G”, “O””P””R,” “V,” and “W,” in a sealed envelope, with the envelope and each page of the document stamped with the word “Confidential.” PRAYER

WHEREFORE, in view of all the foregoing, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Commission that: 1. the Energy Supply Agreement dated 15August2014between ANECO and TSI, including the rates as set out therein, be approved with finality; and 2. an Order be issued (a) treating Annexes “G”, “O,””P,””R,” “V,” and “W,” and the information contained therein as confidential, (b) directing their non-disclosure to persons other than the officers and staff of the Honorable Commission, pursuant to Rule 4 of the ERC Rules, and (c) prescribing the guidelines for the protection thereof.

Other reliefs just and equitable are likewise prayed for. Makati City for Pasig City, 23 0ctober2014. LERIOS- AMBOY PINGOL & GONZALES LAW OFFICES Counsel for Applicant Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. Units 1609-1610, Tycoon Centre Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605

By: DITAS A.LERIOS-AMBOY Roll of Attorneys No. 40628 PTR No.9847297 Jan.14, 2014, Pasig City IBP Life Member Roll No. 012301, RSM MCLE Compliance IV Cert. No. 0008722, Oct. 24, 2012 PUYAT, JACINTO & SANTOS Counsel for Applicant Therma South, Inc. 5th& 12th Floors, VGP Center 6772 Ayala Avenue, Makati City7 Tel. No. (632) 840.4025 to 28 Fax No. (632) 810.0890 Email: pjs@pjslaw.com

By:

10-2014 Regular Meeting EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED OCTOBER 18,2014 HELD AT ANECO BOARD ROOM, J.C. AQUINO AVE., BUTUAN CITY. Present: Dir. Romeo J. Gumadlas Dir. George S. Pacot Dir. Dioscoro P. Boco Dir. Mariano C. Corvera, Jr. Dir. Samuel P. Carampatana Dir. Maurita M. Comandantc Dir. Alberto D. Parajcs Dir. Estrelia S. Buque Dir. Eleno M. Angay Dir. Dioscoro C, Basnig Dir. Florante O. Perez Dir. Walter A. Butao Dir. Nolie C. Namocatcat Dir. Nicolas D. Hernandez Dir. Jose P. Rosales Dir. Walter A. Butao GM Horacio T. Santos

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

President Executive Vice-President VP- External Affairs VP- Internal Affairs VP-District Operations Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Ex-Officio Member

Absent: RESOLUTION NO. 078 Scries of 2014 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC) ON THE ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT (ESA) ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATED (ANECO, INC.) AND THERMA SOUTH INCORPORATED (TSI) FOR THE SUPPLY OF ONE MEGA WATT (1MW) COAL-FIRED ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE COOPERATIVE WHEREAS, the cooperative entered into an agreement with Therma South, Incorporated (TSI) for the supply of one (1) megawatt coalfired electric energy for a period of twenty-five (25) years; WHEREAS, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) requires the filing of the Energy Supply Agreement (ESA) for its approval; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors had authorized General Manager Horacio T. Santos, Utility Economics Officer Melquisedec T. Bompat and Technical Department Manager Engr. Darwin T. Daymiel to represent the cooperative during the scheduled ERC hearings; NOW THEREFORE, after due deliberation and upon the unanimous motion of the Board of Directors; RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC) ON THE ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT (ESA) ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATED (ANECO, INC.) AND THERMA SOUTH INCORPORATED (TSI) FOR THE SUPPLY OF ONE MEGA WATT (1MW) COAL- FIRED ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE COOPERATIVE; RESOLVED FURTHER, that ANECO General Manager Horacio T. Santos, be, as he is authorized to represent the cooperative in the application, and to sign, execute and deliver any and all documents, including the Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping which may be required in the filing of the aforesaid Application; RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, to engage the services of Lerios-Amboy Pingol and Gonzales Law Officc to assist and represent the Cooperative as counsel in the said application; RESOLVED FINALLY, to furnish copy of this resolution to Therma South, Incorporated (TSI), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and other concerned department of the cooperative for their information and reference. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION AS APPROVED BY THE ANECO BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD LAST OCTOBER 18, 2014.

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING I, Benedick Salvador, of legal age, with office address at 5th Floor, Limketkai Gateway Tower 1, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental 9000, after having been sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state: 1. I am the duly authorized representative of THERMA SOUTH, INC. (“TSI”), one of the Applicants in the Application for the approval of the Energy Supply Agreement between Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. and TSI. 2. As the duly authorized representative of TSI, I caused the preparation of the foregoing Application; I have read the contents thereof and attest that the allegations therein are true and correct based on my own personal knowledge and on authentic records in the possession of TSI. 3. I hereby certify that TSI has not commenced any action or filed any claim involving the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency, and, to the best of my knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending therein. Should I thereafter learn that the same or a similar action or claim has been fled or is pending, I shall report such fact to this Honorable Commission within five (5) days therefrom.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this OCT 23, 2014

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this OCT 23, 2014 at MAKATI CITY, Philippines, by BENEDICK SALVADOR, who has satisfactorily proven to me his identity through Philippine Passport No. EB8911499 issued by DFA Davao on 13 August 2013 valid until 12 August 2018.

Under Schedule 1.1, Confidential Information is defined as “all data and information disclosed {whether before or after the date of this Agreement and whether in writing, or in computer disc, verbally or by any other means and whether directly or indirectly) by the Disclosing Party (or by another person on behalf of the Disclosing Party) to the other Party in whatever form, tangible or intangible, that is not generally known to the public and relates to the operations, businesses, technology, practices, products, marketing, sales, services, finances, or legal affairs of the Disclosing Party or of any third party doing business with or providing information to the Disclosing Party, including this Agreement, information about this Agreement and negotiations pertaining to this Agreement as well as actual or prospective customers, business partners, market opportunities, business, sales, marketing, technical, financial and legal plans, proposals and projections, product information, know-how, design rights, trade secrets, concepts, techniques, processes, methods, systems, designs, programs, codes, formula, research, experimental work and work in progress.” 7 Please note that the Docket and Receiving Section of Puyat Jacirito and Santos is located at the 5th Floor VGP Center 6772 Ayala Avenue Makati City. All notices, pleadings, orders and other papers relative to the above-captioned case should be served at the said address. 6

B4 Mindanao Daily NEWS

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

business . economy . corporate . banking Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

DEPED-CDO WEST – II DISTRICT ACTION RESEARCH CONGRESS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE By WILLIAM C. AGOMANA Secondary School Principal-I Bulua National High School School Year 2014-2015

Are we making a difference? The work of teaching has always been difficult. Students increasingly bring more problems into the classrooms. Parental problems, societal issues and other related concerns kept increasing and financial setbacks made it clear that today’s teachers are being tasked to do more with less efficacy. Crafting solution to these dynamic and ever changing classroom issues can be an exciting undertaking, especially when one acknowledges that newer and better answers are evolving all the time. These are the reasons why DEPED- Division of Cagayan de Oro City, West II District conducted Action Research Congress held at Riverview Inn on October 24, 2014. The theme was “Action Research for Deeper Teaching and Learning: Cutting – Edge to Increase Student Performance”. The congress was a fusion of the brilliant minds in the field of action research. It was spearheaded by Dr. MA. VIRGITA E. ALINGIG, Public School District Supervisor and JUAN A. MINGO, EPS-I TLE/Monitoring Supervisor. It was actively participated by the school principals, master teachers, and teachers from both elementary and secondary representing the following schools: A. Elementary 1. Bulua central School 2. Iponan Elementary School 3. Bolao Elementary School 4. Canitoan Elementary School 5. Pagatpat Elementary School 6. PN Roa Elementary school 7. Baikingon Elementary School 8. San Simon Elementary School 9. Camp Evangelista Elementary School 10. G. L Reyes Elementary School 11. Pamalihi Elementary school B. Secondary 1. Bulua National High school 2. Iponan National High School 3. Canitoan National High School 4. PN Roa National High School 5. Pagatpat National high School

6. San Simon National High School The following were the results of oral and poster presentations: A. ORAL Presentation FIRST PLACE – MARINA L. CAJES TITLE: “Kung Sama-sama Lahat Makakabasa: A Saturday Reading Program for Non-readers and Frustration Readers of Grade I – III of Iponan Elementary School for SY 2014-2015” SECOND PLACE – NANCY S. TRAVERO-RUBIN, Ph. D. TITLE: “Assessment on Bullying as Perceived by the Teachers of Camp Evangelista Elementary School for SY 2014-2015” THIRD PLACE – MA. EDNA MACATOL-LAMCO TITLE: “Assessment of Dengue – Vector Carrying Mosquitoes of Bulua National High School” B. Poster Presentation FIRST PLACE – CHERRY LOU LANZADERAS TITLE: “The Motivational Effect of ICT on the Performance in HEKASI among Grade VI Pupils of Iponan Elementary School Division of Cagayan de Oro City” SECOND PLACE – EDEN MAE GONZALES-PUERTO TITLE: “Impact of Text2Teach Program on Pupils’ Performance in Science Grade V of Iponan Elementary School for SY 2014-2015” THIRD PLACE – LITA F. BASE et. al. TITLE: “Experiential Based Strategy Enhances Cognition in Writing Reflection: Basis for MSEP Activity Sheet, Influences Pupils’ Performance in Grade VI Roxas of Bulua Central School SY 2013-2014” The activity was successfully conducted and made possible because of the untiring support of ELENA M. BORCILLO, CESO VI, Schools Division Superintendent and Dr. REYNALDO E. MANUEL JR., Assistant Schools Division Superintendent. The quest of increasing the National Achievement Test results (NAT-2015) is the ultimate challenge among DEPED Teaching and Nonteaching Personnel, Parents, students in partnership with stakeholders. Hence, we believed that through the conduct of action research, we can make a difference in improving the academic performance of our learners in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City specifically the West-II District.

AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Tel. Nos. (085) 343-8456, 839-2275, 242-3280 Email add.: aselco2000@yahoo.com

The Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO) with office address at San Isidro, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur invites interested parties to pre-qualify and to bid for the supply Boom Truck, Lineman’s Tools, and, Billing and Collection Software: APPROVED BUDGET COST (PHP) 4,477.100.00 1,980,800.00

4,000,000.00

The interested parties may secure bid documents and checklist of qualification requirement from the Office of the BAC Chairman and pay annual accreditation fee of Php 1,000.00. The schedule of the Bidding Activities are as follows: PARTICULARS

Issuance of Bid Documents/Checklist of Qualification Requirements Pre-Bid Conference Submission/Opening of Bids

DATE/TIME November 6-27, 2014 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

November 13, 2014 10:00 A.M.

Good rewards come to those who make the good choice. This is exactly what Sun Cellular is giving its subscribers as it rolls out its newest program Sun Choice Rewards. This new offer is designed to enhance the experience of Sun Cellular prepaid, postpaid, and broadband subscribers. Through the Sun Choice Rewards program, Sun subscribers can redeem a variety of perks using the points earned from continued use of Sun Cellular services. The roster of redeemable gifts from Sun Choice Rewards include free regular load credits for prepaid subscribers, connectivity bundles and bill rebates for postpaid subscribers, additional surfing hours and bill rebates for broadband subscribers, and even music credits for Spinnr. Sun Cellular is also expected to roll out new and exciting rewards soon. To start earning points for cool rewards, Sun prepaid, postpaid, and broadband subscribers just have to register by texting REWARDS to 9800 or by enrolling their respective Sun Cellular numbers at https://my.suncellular.com. ph. Prepaid subscribers can earn rewards by topping up or reloading through Xpressload or Call and text cards, while Postpaid and broadband subscribers can earn points for every billed peso value on top of their monthly service

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THADDEUS AVANCEÑA BAUTISTA

Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid

SPECIFICS QUANTITY Lot A. Lineman’s Tools Refer to List Lot B. Boom Truck Fuso Fighter Specifications: One Unit 6D14 Surplus as is Japan With 4.9 Tons Lifting Capacity With 3 Segments 45 Ft. Length With Bucket for Linemen Lot C. Windows base Billing and Collection System and Its Source Code Specifications: One Package 100% Migration Capability Client/Server Platform Support Extended Database Support(MS, SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc Customizable Read, Bill, and Collect Capable Bar Coding Capable Real-Time Processing Multi-user System Functionality Data and Program Functionality Provide In-house Requirement and Governing Bodies (i.e ERC, NEA, and etc.

Discover exciting perks with the new Sun Choice Rewards Program

November 28, 2014, 2:00 P.M.

A complete set of Bidding Documents maybe purchased by interested bidders from the Office of the BAC Secretariat, ASELCO Main Office, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and upon payment of a nun-refundable fee in the amount of Php 10,000.00. The method of payment shall either be in cash, manager and/or cashier’s check. Qualified Bidders are required to submit/post corresponding bid bond/security in form of Cash, Cashier’s Check, Manager’s Check, Bank Draft equivalent to 2% or Bank Guarantee equivalent to 2.5% of the Approved Budget at the start of bidding. Further, Bid who fail to submit bid bond will not be allowed to join the bidding even if they have receivables from ASELCO. ASELCO reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders. (SGD.)ERIEL B. PEDROSO Chair, BAC NOTED: (SGD.)EMMANUEL B. GALARSE General Manager

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased THADDEUS AVANCEÑA BAUTISTA, who died on 31 March 2014 in Cagayan de Oro City; left his conjugal share in certain real and personal properties, and identified as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 26649 “A parcel of land (Lot 2047-B-1-B-5-A, Psd-10-001026), situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. containing an area of ONE THOUSAND (1,000) SQUARE METERS more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground by P.S. Cyl. Conc. Mons. 15 x 60 cm., Bearings true, date of original survey, February 15- June 16, 1929 and that of the subdivision, June 27, 1978 executed by Paterno P. Gallares, Geodetic Engineer and approved on July 21, 1978.”; Tax Declaration No. G-152871 A parcel of land located in Upper Zone 3, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City, with an area of 811 square meters, and more particularly identified as Cadastral Lot 6020 C-5 or Assessor’s Lot NO. 0.15, Block 0.5, issued by the Office of the City Assessor of Cagayan De Oro City.; Tax Declaration No. G - 065167 A parcel of land located in Camaman-an, Cagayan De Oro City, with an area of 6,610 square meters, and more particularly described as Lot 2136-A-20 of the Subd. Plan (Cadastral Lot No. 2136 C-3) or Assessor’s Lot No. 044, Block 06, issued by the Office of the City Assessor of Cagayan De Oro City.; Tax Declaration No. 0812002007042, 1883, Pls-805 A parcel of agricultural land located in Punog, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, with an area of 17,801 square meters, issued by the Provincial Assessor of Misamis Oriental.; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-113366 “A parcel of land (Lot 21154-D, Psd-10-014859, being a portion of Lot 21154, Cad. 369-D, Cagayan Cadastre Ext.), situated in the Barrio of Cabula, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao containing an area of SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (72,576) SQUARE METERS more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground as follows: Points 3-4-5-6 by PS cyl. conc. mons. and the rest not otherwise described are Old Points; bearings true, date of Original survey, July 18-19, 1968 and that of the subdivision June 3, 1991, executed by Paterno P. Gallares, Geodetic Engineer and approved on June 4, 1991.”; Petron Shares of Stocks amounting to 3000 shares; Sunlife Shares of Stocks amounting to 183 shares; Phinma-COC Shares of Stocks amounting to 39 shares; Cash with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Velez, Cagayan de Oro Branch in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (Php25,000.00) with all accruing interest under Current Account No. 1501339446, under Notary Public of ATTY. EMMANUEL A. GAABUCAYAN; As per Doc. No. 416; Page No. 84; Book No. 139; Series of 2014. MDN: NOV. 4, 11 & 18, 2014

fee. Sun subscribers may check their earned points by texting Points to 9800, or by logging on to their accounts at https://my.suncellular.com. ph. The complete list of redeemable rewards may be accessed by visiting http:// suncellular.com.ph/rewards or by texting REWARDS to 9800. To redeem rewards, simply text REDEEM <item code> to 9800. Sun Broadband subscribers can redeem their rewards and view the list of available rewards on their My.Sun Account. For more information on the Sun Choice Rewards program, log on to www. suncellular.com.ph/. You can also check for updates by logging on to Sun Cellular’s official social media sites: www.facebook.com/suncellularph orwww.twitter.com/ suncelldeals. Sun Cellular is the mobile brand of Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc., a member of the PLDT Group Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City PEDRITO D. SALOME Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-2418

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate Truck for Hire service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 14, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3RD day of November, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Nov 4, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LAGARE, IMARY ROSE Case No; 2014-10-1626 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance certificate of public convenience to operate Truck for Hire service on the line;Cagayan de Oro to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of six(6) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 31ST day of October, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Nov 4, 2014

Mindanao Daily NEWS LIFESTYLE . PEOPLE . PLACES . EVENTS Bringing Good News of Mindanao

Volume III, No. 133

TUESDAY

Editor: Christine Cabiasa

Parasat Cable TV MAIN OFFICE (088) 857-2662 (08822) 72-6112 Cruz Taal St., Divisoria (088) 857-3837 (08822) 72-1655

story on PageC1 12 NovemberSee 4, 2014

Yano in CdO Dec 2014 YANO comes to Cagayan de Oro on December 20 this year. After coming home from their successful 2 night concert in London, UK on Sept 27 & 28, 2014 where they launched the new album ‘Ya Hindi No’ during P FEST UK there, Yano flies to Canada on Dec. 6 for P FEST CANADA, part of P FEST GLOBAL that had its debut in UK. Yano has produced 2 more albums entitled ‘Talâ’ in 2013 (the 4th Yano album) and ‘Ya Hindi No’ (the 5th Yano album). Also there was a solo album entitled ‘Sa Bandang Huli’ in 2003. It is highly recommended and commendable to have a copy of the album ‘Talâ’ and ‘Ya Hindi No’. They continue what the songs of Yano have been reputed for, that they reflect real life, ‘naa’y kabuluhan’, ‘naa’y matun-an’, ‘tinood nga nahitabo

o nasinati’, among many other appreciation. Gancio recorded all 3 albums alone since in Davao where the band is currently based. The lyrics as they say are ‘Yano in flavour’ and the melodies are ‘Yano gyud’, citing comments from those who had acquired the album. The 4th album ‘Talâ’’s carrier single of the same title is about ‘Sundin mo ang ‘yong ligaya, at ang mga talâ’y bubuksan ang iyong mga pintuan, na dati-rati’y pawang bakuran lamang,’ an adaptation of Joseph Campbell’s ‘Follow your bliss’. The 5th album carrier song ‘Ya Hindi No’, also the cd’s title, is about ‘Ya hindi

no, sa lahat ng bagay gabay ito. Ya hindi no, ang buhay ay gabay nito,’ pertaining to a shift of perspective from the usual pessimist to the exact opposite, the optimist. And really taking the specific actions to what is positive, and not merely the thought of it. For instance, ‘life is light, not heavy.’ Hence, take the actions that are crucial to making it abundant, in the lightness and happiness of things, and not into the realm of pressure or the unneeded perception of sacrifice. YANO | Page C2

Globe Telecom celebrates art revolution with the renovation of new Generation 3 Stores Filipino artists top bill live art demos showcasing an exciting retail customer experience

G Revolutionizing retail experience today. Globe Head for Retail Transformation and Stores Management Joe Caliro (right) with local artist Ross Capili (left) led the live art painting on the wall cover of the upcoming Globe Gen 3 store in North EDSA to signify retail revolution that Filipinos will experience very soon from Globe.

lobe Telecom sets the bar high for store design and retail experience in the Philippines and in the world as it soon unveils the new Generation 3 Stores. These reimagine the digital lifestyles of Filipinos by focusing on the passions that matter most to them. To symbolize this lifestyle-store revolution, Globe is holding live painting to celebrate art and creativity. In the midst of this are seven of many local artists to watch. Here are why you should see their works at Globe Telecom’s Manila and Cagayan de Oro stores: Leading the pack is Ross Capili, a seasoned artist who has worked with various media and

evolving techniques over the decades. The multiawarded artist is famed for mounting over 30 one-man art exhibits in Manila, Paris, and the U.S., some of which while serving as art director at the advertising department of a local airline company. Capili is the 2001 Pamana ng Lahi Awardee in the U.S.; won the 2008 Gold Pacific Asia Tourism (PATA) awards and conferred the Ani ng Dangal Presidential award in 2009. Of photographers, George Tapan stands out with his stunning images of destinations around the world and in the Philippines. His photos showcasing the beauty of popular sites from PalaGLOBE | Page C2

Editorial: e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising: e-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Contact: 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776

Mindanao Daily NEWS LIFESTYLE . PEOPLE . PLACES . EVENTS Bringing Good News of Mindanao

HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE PART 12 http://www.chinkeetan.com/ EVALUATE YOURSELF Bago mo pa man din sisihin at paratangan ang asawa mong ‘unfaithful’, sandali mong silipin ang sarili mo. Isipin mong mabuti kung saan ka nagkulang. Itanong mo sa sarili mo ang mga katanungang ito:

TAN by CHINKEE

MY UNFAITHFUL HUSBAND Unfaithful ba ang asawa mo? Pagod kaba sa paulit-ulit nyang panloloko? Anung gagawin mo sa ganitong klase ng sitwasyon? Being in this type of situation is one of the most painful things that any married couple can experience. Mabilis magpatawad kung tunay itong pinagsisihan at hindi na muling uulitin. Pero ang mas masaklap dito ay ang paulit-ulit niya itong ginagawa habang paulit-ulit mo siyang pinapatawad. Ano nga ba ang dapat mong gawin sa ganitong uri ng sitwasyon? Patatawarin mo nalang ba siya ng paulit-ulit alang-alang sa mga anak ninyo? Papabayaan mo nalang ba na lokohin ka niya kahit ang sakit sakit na nito? O makikipaghiwalay ka at maghahanap nalang ng iba? Ito ang ilan sa mga hakbang na maaaring makatulong sayo kung sakaling dumaan ka sa sitwasyong ganito:

1. What are my lapses in our relationship? Ano ang naging pagkukulang ko? 2. How did your husband get a chance to flirt with another woman? Paano nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang asawa kong tumingin o mahumaling sa iba? 3. Na-protektahan ko ba ang asawa ko? Have I protected my husband against temptations? 4. Did I treat and serve my husband well? Naalagaan at napaglingkuran ko ba ang asawa ko? 5. Have I faithfully done my role/part as a wife? Nagagampanan ko ba ang role ko bilang kanyang asawa? 6. Am I faithful to my husband in all circumstances and occasion? Faithful ba ko sa asawa ko sa lahat ng pagkakataon at sa lahat ng bagay? 7. Do I make time for my spouse? May panahon ba ko sa asawa ko? 8. Am I too possessive? Seloso ba ako? 9. Did I allow myself to be the submit to our relationship or am I dominant? Nag-papasakop ba ako sa asawa ko o masyado akong dominante? 10. Am I a constant nagger? Nagiging nagger naba ako at hindi na ako nakikinig sa kanya?

Yoyong’s Lechon Kagay-an Festival 1st Oro Lechoneros Encuentro Champion

for Orders: 09354145759 Yacapin-Burgos Sts.,CDO

rid

g Br

1 y.

11. Do I support him in all his undertakings and decisions? Sinusuportahan ko ba ang asawa ko sa lahat ng bagay especially sa mga decisions niya? 12. Did my husband feel that I love him and care for him? Nararamdaman na ng asawa ko na mahal ko siya at mahalaga siya sa akin? 13. Do I pray for my husband’s well-being? Naipapanalangin ko ba ang asawa ko? Yan at marami pang ibang katanungan. Alam kong kahit ‘hindi’ ang sagot mo sa karamihan ng mga tanong na ito, at narealize mo na may pagkukulang karin, hindi parin ito licence para mangaliwa si mister. Pero magandang maitanong mo rin ito sa sarili mo, para malaman mo kung ano ang mga improvement na kailangan mong gawin para manumbalik ang iyong pagmamahalan. Parang lang siyang bahay, in time you have to renovate your house. Maganda ring ma-evaluate mo ang sarili mo upang sayo magsimula ang pagbabago. Mahirap kasing magbago ang ibang tao kung hindi magsisimula mismo sa iyo ang pagbabago. Sigurado akong aabutan ka na ng end of the world, pero hindi mo parin nababago ang asawa mo. Ngunit kung sisimulan mo ang pagbabago sa sarili mo, it will have a domino effect sa partner mo. I will continue this blog tomorrow. For now, I want you to find time to answer the questions and reflect on your answers. From these answers you can create a new approach and strategy, kung paano ka makikitungo sa husband mo. Do not allow pessimism get along the way while you are doing this exercise. I know this is frustrating and there is a sense of hopelessness. Prayerfully consider all your answers. If you feel that your family and love is worth fighting for, you have to do whatever it takes to fight for it. You got to set aside your personal feelings. Do what you think is right for your marriage to work. Uulitin ko, change must start from you! Never expect others to change, if you are not willing to take the first step. See you again tomorrow. Remember, ALWAYS CHINK POSITIVE!

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2014

...YANO Page C1

...GLOBE Page C1

Contrary to common knowledge that the band no longer exists, Yano has continued ever since its erstwhile frontman has gone solo after the retreat to his room for 3 years. Gancio carried on Yano appropriately so, to continue the storytelling and the performance of the band’s all-time songs that now have reached the appreciation of the next generation teens, 20s and even children. In fact, Yano has produced 2 more albums entitled ‘Talâ’ in 2013 (the 4th Yano album) and ‘Ya Hindi No’ (the 5th Yano album). Yano was formed by Gancio in 1993 in UP Diliman. The band’s self-titled album became famous the year after in 1994 with the songs ‘Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo’, ‘Kumusta na’, ‘Esem’, ‘Tsinelas’ and many more. Gancio arranged and sound produced all albums from the 1st self-titled album ‘Yano’ to the current 5th album ‘Ya Hindi No.’ On the 4th and 5th albums, Gancio performed all instruments and vocals and sound engineered all tracks in his home studio in Davao City. He also does practically everything pertaining to the band’s affairs including management, promotion and marketing, album design and reproduction, music video direction and editing, exclusive distribution of the albums, and even up to the web design of Yano’s website http://yano. ph. Lastly, it is worth the while to note that this writer wrote this article to the best of his knowledge and the best of good faith and has no intent to malign or mislead the public and everyone concerned about the truth and veracity of the items mentioned in the article. This is especially appropriate that there are individuals that spread claims against Yano that it has fallen, those who came close or were even part of this band. Yano now performs as a 3-piece band, with Gancio on lead vocals and lead guitar, and sessions Jr Madarang and Koko Mamada. You may reach Yano or update on its whereabouts and next gigs or buy the latest cd’s at https://facebook. com/yanoericgancio (or search ‘yanoericgancio’ at facebook) and http://yano. ph. Certainly not, Yano is still here. Yano’s story and telling continues!

Palawan to Banaue have appeared in the Department of Tourism’s recent campaigns. Tapan's work has won two Gold Pacific Asia Tourism (PATA) awards, an ASEAN Tourism Association award, and first place 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest. Designer, journalist and TV host Robert Alejandro takes multitalented to a whole new level. The public has encountered Alejandro’s talent in one way or another may it be through consuming a tub of ice cream or while shopping at a popular retail store. As a designer, he has a solid portfolio that encompasses product, packaging, interior design, and architecture. He also photographs, paints, sketches, and does just about everything. His capacity to tread along multiple disciplines of art and design can be seen from his works for notable brands in the commercial space. Considered Ross Capili's protégé, Rick Hernandez broke into the scene as a graphic artist for the former’s company. Under Capili, Hernandez was able to work with the county’s top artists including Bencab, Ramon Orlina, and Nap Jamir, among others. Hernandez shared that working with them inspired him to go beyond graphic design and pick up a brush and paint. With Capili’s mentoring, Hernandez evolved his art which garnered numerous awards in various forms of media and represented the Philippines in exhibits outside of the country. Artist, designer, and singer Feanne epitomizes passion and purpose. Feanne believes in contributing to the environment, community, and the society and this is often expressed

CHANANTHON BED & BREAKFAST CM Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. #: 856-81-89 / 324-0312 Cell No. : 0937-371-2821 Email ad : chananthonbb@gmail.com Website : www.chananthon Promo Rate @ P799.00 w/ break fast

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT

CONTACT PERSON: RAYLYN LANTACA

in everything she does, from drawing to painting, graphic design to jewelry design, and signing to songwriting. Feanne enjoys working on projects that focus on sustainability and social responsibility and is passionate about Filipino products, healthy food, fair trade, responsible technology, and social justice. Initially interested in becoming an Engineer, Jonathan Benitez left his course to pursue his passion for art after completing his first solo exhibit. The Puerto Princesa native is pure talent and resourcefulness, known for taking everyday objects and incorporating them in his creations to make up for lack of available materials. Benitez also takes topics such as economic turmoil, poverty, corruption, globalization, natural calamities, and environmental issues as inspiration for his work. Truly a must see is the up and coming Rem San Pedro. While the youngest on the list, Rem San Pedro is hardly an amateur. He has participated in many exhibits since 2007 when he created a mural for Chinese artifacts at the Metropolitan Museum in Manila. His recent exhibits included Promised Land – a five-man show held at Galerie One Workshop. This year, San Pedro together with Hernandez will be part of the country’s delegation at the Langkawi Art Biennale 2014 in Malaysia. To participate in the #GEN3NextACT follow us on Twitter or get updates on https://www. facebook.com/groups/Gen3nextACT. To know about other Globe stores in your area visit http://www.globe.com.ph/ store-locator or call 730-1000 for more details.

Mindanao Daily C3 NEWS

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

LIFESTYLE . PEOPLE . PLACES . EVENTS Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

The Chameleon: Origins A lot of people are already inquiring on how I came up with the moniker The Chameleon. Well this is the backstory. Sometime in the late 1990s when I was still a college dude, I was part of our young adult Singles group in our Immaculate Conception Parish in Bulua. The group that still exists up to this day is called The People of God Community. I was taking up BS Development Communication in Xavier University back then. At that early age, it was already my passion to write. One day, I was asked to contribute in our humble newsletter of The People

of God Community, the newsletter being called Epaphras, named after a biblical character found in the New Testament. I thought of a moniker back then that suited my fancy as I didn’t want to expose my name as an article writer. It was also at the time in 1998 when the movie The Wedding Singer starring Adam Sandler was released and became popular. Back then, there were no CDs yet. There were no MP3s. There were no music downloads, legal or otherwise. Heck, there were no torrents. Pirate Bay was non-existential. In today’s age, I download whole MP3 albums from

CIRCLE A WORD green thumb gardening (1)

arbor bees bench birds

bugs clippers compost crops

dirt fence fertilizer flowers

hoe hose leaves mulch

Cage the Elephant to 30 Seconds to Mars. Back then, you have to buy a whole album of cassette tape… yup cassette tape. And so I bought the soundtrack of The Wedding Singer in cassette form at Music Vision (nope there was no J Burger or Wang’s Tea back then.) One of the tracks in the album caught my ear. It was the cute rendition of Culture Club’s Do You Really Want to Hurt Me. And then I remembered another Culture Club 1980s cult hit Karma Chameleon. The lyrics were catchy enough: Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma, chameleon,

You come and go, you come and go. Loving would be easy if your colours were like my dreams: red, gold, and green, red, gold, and green. At the time, I didn’t mind the meaning of the lyric and even now I don’t. So yeah, I put in my pseudonym as The Chameleon in the Epaphras newsletter. Time passed by and I graduated from college. In 2001, a newspaper was put up named Mindanao Today. One of the articles that I wrote was what I’d call a work of speculation – meaning it’s up for the reader to decide whether

Yesterday’s Answer

of the same digit.

CROSSWORD puzzle

39. Prayer ending across 40. Red planet 1. Protective charm 41. Unprocessed 6. Dunk shot 42. Calm 10. Consumer DOWN 11. Softdrink 2. Bronco 12. Thing of value 3. Serviceability 14. Actor Padilla 4. Allows 15. Rest 5. Comparative suffix 16. Fraudulent act 6. Occupation 18. Preposition 7. Inter 19. Projecting tooth 21. Chemical compound 8. Devilfish 9. Freshwater fish 23. Learning 11. Humorous enter 27. Strong grasp tainment 28. Unit of length 13. Submerge 30. Psyche division 14. Uncommon 32. Haul 34. Equal (comb, form) 17. Mea_ 20. Flash_ 35. Light narrow boat 22. Anti 37. Individualist

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - This is one of those days when you need to make sure that you’re dealing with your widest possible audience. Things aren’t quite up to your standards yet, but the right words in the right ears will help. PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - Try to take care of your own needs first today -- though you should have plenty of energy for others as well! It’s a good time for you to try new things and get others to lighten up a little.

24. 25. 26. 29. 31. 33. 36. 38. 40.

Telegram Irish Gaelic Clergy member _the Explorer _de noche Very willing _Zealand _Engkantada Noli_Tangere

Yesterday’s Answer

clifford’s

Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 21 – April 19) - You can’t quite make out what’s going on with your people today -- so see if you can gain some clarity. It may take all day or even longer, but you are sure to find that things are better on the other side. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - Your compassionate side is expressed to the fullest extent today -- so much so that you may find it hard to say no to those in need. Try your best to maintain a balance between personal and universal. GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - It gets frustrating after a while -you can’t seem to figure out what you want to do next, and no clues are forthcoming. The good news is that you’re just about to find a new way to make decisions.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - This is a better day for big-picture brainstorming than for getting down deep into the details of whatever task you’re stuck with. If you can blow off the small stuff, so much the better. LEO (July 23 – August 22) - Things are a little unclear today -- so make sure that you’re dealing with issues that make at least a little sense to you. Things are sure to get simpler in a few days, or a week at the most.

Mark Francisco

first one was entitled First of Summer (loosely based from the Urbandub song). By 2013, Fifth of Summer was released. Now that The Chameleon is a regular column, expect Sixth of Summer to be out by March 2015.

Guidance

SUDOKU How to play the game? Fill in completely every rows, columns and diagonals of each puzzle without repitition

it’s fictional or not. I wrote it under The Chameleon byline, presenting my pseudonym for the first time in a mainstream outfit. The title of that article was Kiss from A Rose, inspired by the love story between Bruce Wayne and Dr. Chase Meridian (if you love comics, you have an idea what I’m talking about). When I switched newspapers to Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao Gold Star Daily, versions of Kiss from A Rose by The Chameleon also went out. In 2009, I started another The Chameleon speculative series which must print out only once in a year. The

The Chameleon

Special Gospel of the da y : L u k e 6 : 1 2 16(November4, 2014-Tuesday) Luke 6:12-16-And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, And Judas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor: This gospel reminds us that before doing something, we must pray first to our God for further guidance and enlightenment. There are many instances of our lives that we failed in our decisions since we never consulted God

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

in doing such thing. Jesus talked first God before choosing His Disciples and this was a life of solitude of Jesus Christ. This was the encouragement of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI that each Christian must have a reflective silence: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009279551247: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays, Tuesday @ 3:30 PM a n d 2 :0 0 AM Mondays. God loves you!!!

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - No one seems to be even a tiny bit organized today -- including yourself! That can start to get maddening pretty quickly, but you can find a way to get past the worst of it if you’re sneaky. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - You have got to keep your head down today -- otherwise, things are sure to get really difficult for you when people start to take notice. It’s one of those days when you’re likely to end up in the crosshairs. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - You are finding yourself at the heart of a mystery -- and it’s a good one! You may also discover that you enjoy the search for clues more than the answers that result, so prolong the anticipation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - Something is not quite right today -- and though you can’t quite put your finger on it, you can still figure it out, given enough time. It may be as simple as a file out of place, so check through the details. CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - Communication just isn’t as easy as it usually is today -- but that doesn’t mean that you can’t figure out how to get your message out there. Try something totally new and you’re sure to get noticed.

C4 Mindanao Daily NEWS LIFESTYLE . PEOPLE . PLACES . EVENTS Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

tuesday, november 4, 2014 Advertising and Editorial E-mail : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 â€˘ 0947-8935776