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AVAO City––The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) claimed to have made headway in its operation against the communist rebels in Eastern Mindanao during the first quarter of 2015 despite heightened atrocities.

Scam, says MILF on reported training of Higaonons

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NYC tags SK reform as urgent amid postponement

By FROILAN GALLARDO of MindaNews

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The reported recruitment and training among Higaonon tribesmen into the ranks of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in a remote barangay in Iligan City, some 88 kilometers west of Cagayan de Oro City, was a scam operation, its Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities said.

MILF CCCH chief Rashid Lidasan also denied the MILF has a camp in Barangay Rogongon in Iligan City.

“Our investigation disclosed that a certain Abdul Amoran is behind the scam to swindle the Higaonon tribesmen. He is also responsible of putting See training, page A11

PEACE WORKERS. Xavier University President Roberto Yap (in red) gave the

THE National Youth Commission [NYC] reiterated its call to Congress to fast-track the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Bill. This call is made by the youth commission in view of the recent pronouncement of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that the bidding for SK election requirements has been stopped in anticipation of the SK polls’ postponement.

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Fr. William Masterson Award to Government peace panel Chair Meriam Coronel-Ferrer AND MILF peace panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal “for working so hard for peace.”

MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

PH remains among MILF on Mamasapano clash: SAF poorest performers in Southeast Asia was at fault for not coordinating MALAYBALAY City--The failure of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) to coordinate with the ceasefire mechanisms of government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front led to the Jan.

25 clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that left 44 SAF troopers, 17 MILF guerrillas and at least three civilians dead, the rebel group said in its report on the incident.

The report sustained

earlier claims by MILF fighters who engaged the police commandos that it was the latter who fired first.

Close to 400 SAF troopers went to Mamasapano last January 25 to get See fault, page A11

REACTING to the speech of President Benigno Aquino III on the country’s economic achievements despite negative news reports, research group IBON said that Philippine development performance still compares poorly with

its neighbors in the region.

This is despite having the fastest economic growth in Southeast Asia and record foreign direct investment (FDI), said the group in a statement published on its website.

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AVAO City - The military claimed to have made headway in its operation against the communist rebels in Eastern Mindanao during the first quarter of 2015 despite heightened atrocities.

Colonel Romeo Brawner, spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command, said residents in the countryside are able to cooperate freely in the

government’s peace and development outreach program as they see local government units dealing directly to them by facilitating the solutions

to the issues besetting the communities by responding with the corresponding tangible projects.

He said the success in the first quarter is attributed to the police, local government units, line government agencies, stakeholders and the soldiers.

“The Philippine government is winning in the campaign in the Eastern Mindanao Command, an effort initiated both by the

DAVAO City -- Criminal cases filed by law enforcement agencies ended as “garbage cases” or dismissed due to poor evidence gathering, Regional Prosecutor Antonio Arellano said.

He said these “garbage cases” contributed to unnecessary clogging of case

dockets in the courts especially in previous years.

Arellano said there is a need to continue improving the quality of investigation and ensure that evidence is sufficient in order to have a strong case against the accused.

In the past, Arellano

said police, lawyers and prosecutors practiced the “bahala na si attorney… bahala na si fiscal…bahala na si judge (it is up to the attorney…it is up to fiscal… it is up to the judge” in the filing of cases.

Thus, when it reaches the judge, the fiscals were

Armed Forces and the local government units, in the program 'whole of nation' approach,” Brawner said.

He said the insurgency took a toll on the lives of Filipinos on both sides.

Brawner said during the first quarter of 2015, a total of 17 rebels were killed in various encounters with the soldiers, 36 surrenderees with nine bringing along their weapons while 27 yielded their firearms.

He said seven rebels were also captured in the series of security operations.

Brawner said a total of 57 firearms were also recovered in the same duration.

“We also took cognizance of the information given by the residents.

More people are reporting to us about the rebel presence, that is why we are able to successfully hit

them because of the reports reaching the authorities from the residents,” he said.

Brawner said that on the government side, a total of 19 soldiers were killed and 78 were wounded, attributed to the use of landmines during the first quarter of 2015.

He said one policeman was killed and 11 other cops were wounded in the same period. (PNA)

remanded to add more evidence or simply dismiss the cases.

Arellano, however, said the situation has improved in the past two years after the prosecution and law enforcement agencies embarked on case build-up partnership or sharing of legal know-how and providing assistance on what evidence to look for and how to look for the evidence under the legal processes.

"It is better now after the law enforcers were provided with legal skills,” Arellano said.

“We are gradually improving…things are moving.”

He said there is improvement after the prosecution shared knowledge on laws

and criminal procedures, constitutional law, bill of rights, among others.

Every crime is welldefined, he said, adding that they in the government prosecution are now strictly screening each case to lessen filing of garbage cases.

This is also to avoid wasting the time and resources of the government in studying garbage cases, he said.

Arellano also cited that conviction rate has improved by 95 percent of the total cases disposed by the prosecution in 2014.

In 2014, there were 9,274 cases at the city prosecution office and 12,700 received by the region.

The figure indicated an increase of 17.3 percent from 2013 data at 7,907 cases.

Arellano also noted an increase of 14 percent in the number of cases received from 12,700 cases in 2013 to 14,427 last year.

Most of the cases received are crimes against property and drug cases.

Trafficking cases have also increased, he said.

Arellano said they could not meet a 100 percent disposition rate of cases due to lack of prosecutors.

He noted a 39-percent vacancy rate in 2014.

Currently, they have only 19 prosecutors.

There are more cases from Davao City because of its area and population.

He also noted the city’s fast phase development to contribute to the rate of crimes. (PNA)

Prosecutor bats for improved quality of investigation to avoid ‘garbage’ cases in court

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased ROGELIO G. FILLARCA, in the Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City province of Misamis Oriental which was his residence at the time of his death February 27, 2015; the said deceased left the following properties, to wit: Bank account maintained with BANCO DE ORO branch of SM, in the amount of P 223, 355.32; the parties have agreed, as they hereby, to divide and settle the aforementioned amount in the following manner, to wit: DEPOSIT TO BE ADJUDICATED TO ELVIRA D. FILLARCA – P 55,838.83, DEPOSIT TO BE ADJUDICATED TO DALE JHON D. FILLARCA – P 55,838.83, DEPOSIT TO BE ADJUDICATED TO RALPH VINCENT D. FILLARCA – P 55,838.83, DEPOSIT TO BE ADJUDICATED TO MARICHELLE F. SAGA – P 55,838.83, is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (BY 2/MORE HEIRS) made and entered namely; ELVIRA D. FILLARCA (widow), DALE JHON D. FILLARCA (single) RALPH VINCENT D. FILLARCA (married) and MARICHELLE F. SAGA (married), all of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, are the only legitimate heirs. As per Doc. No. 432; Page No. 87; Book No. XXVIII; Series of 2015; under Notary Public of ATTY. LEON D.M. GAN, JR. MDN: MARCH 27, APRIL 2 & 9, 2015

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Globe Telecom set a global trend to promote internet adoption through the Free Facebook campaigns it has implemented over the past two years, in support of the objective of internet. org, a Facebook-led initiative to provide data connectivity to two-thirds of global population.

Following Globe Telecom’s successful Free Facebook campaign, which encouraged internet adoption among Filipinos, other telco providers are following the initiative of promoting and increasing data connectivity among mobile customers.

Globe generated a data customer growth of 110% over the telco’s two Free Facebook campaigns, indicative that the campaign has been an effective tool in enhancing internet adoption in the country, Daniel Horan, Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Group, said.

“Our partnership with Facebook enabled more Filipinos to gain internet connectivity, in line with the vision of internet.org to allow more and more people to have free access to internet services. Globe Telecom is extremely honored to be a pioneering force in improving internet adoption, an example that is now being followed by other telcos locally and globally,” Horan said.

As corporate partnerships go, few are probably more relevant in our country today than the ongoing relationship between

Facebook and Globe Telecom.

Together, these two giants introduced the Philippines to “Free Facebook” back in 2013. As evidenced by a recent study, the campaign significantly changed the landscape of the mobile Internet space in the entire country, Horan said.

A recent whitepaper published

by Globe and Facebook outlined how Globe’s efforts and massive investments to scale the necessary infrastructure for data usage (e.g., its massive 3G rollout), along with its drive to increase smartphone penetration, set the stage for a breakthrough in Internet penetration in the country. This breakthrough would come in the form of the “Free Facebook” campaign, which was launched in October 2013 for the first phase and again in October 2014 for the second phase.

The results of the campaign clearly demonstrate the long-term impact of the partnership. Over the first phase of the program, the number of data users on Globe’s network doubled, and Globe prepaid subscribers active on mobile data grew from 14% to 25%. The partnership also had an enduring effect that was sustained even after the campaign ended.

After the first phase, Globe was able to continue acquiring twice the number of new mobile data users versus prior levels, even when access to Facebook was no longer free.

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Globe President & CEO ErnestCu joins leaders around the world during a dinner hosted by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Kneeling from left to right: Mario Zanotti, Senior EVP, Latin America, Millicom; Augie Fabela II, Vimpelcom; Javier Olivan, VP of Growth and Analytics, Facebook; Ernest Cu, CEO, Globe Telecom; Daniel Hajj Aboumrad, CEO, Telcel; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, CEO, Telenor; Dan Rose, VP for Partnerships, Facebook; Chris Daniels, VP of Business Development, Facebook. photo provided

As a result, the Free Facebook campaign helped drive an increase of 6 million Filipinos actively using mobile internet during the period. For more details on the partnership and its impact, you can read the full whitepaper

here: http://www.globe.com.ph/ documents/50301/15939122/201503-05+FB+Globe+Whitepaper “The partnership does not end there. Globe and Facebook will be launching new and exciting offers to make mobile internet

further accessible via Internet.org, aiming to make more subscribers connected by providing a safe environment for browsing without incurring unexpected charges.

More details to be released very soon.” Horan said.

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On BBL: No biases and prejudices Both chambers of Congress are set to resume hearings on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, and Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo has appealed to legislators not to allow biases and prejudices to derail the passage of the document which he described as “the most significant hope for a just and lasting peace in Southern Philippines.”

“The search for truth and the pursuit of justice must be done with objectivity and without prejudgment,” the first Roman Catholic Church cardinal from Mindanao, also known as the “Cardinal of Peace” said in an open letter addressed to legislators, in reference to the Mamasapano incident, which, he said, led to misinformation and unfair judgment on the BBL. The Mamasapano tragedy left 44 Special Action Force troopers, 17 MILF fighters and three civilians dead, triggering a public outcry that has derailed congressional deliberations on the BBL. It cries out for justice, but we agree that lets give peace a chance. Biases and prejudices should have no place in this instance.

We agree with Quevedo that these judgments have misinformed the public about the nature of the BBL and raised public opinion against a document that is the most significant hope for far of a just and lasting peace in southern Philippines.

As a Catholic religious leader in Mindanao, Quevedo

has closely followed the peace negotiation through the years including the drafting of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, and the drafting of the BBL. According to the Cardinal, the BBL articulates three major principles, namely, the preservation of national sovereignty, the safeguarding of national territorial integrity and the realization of Bangsamoro self-determination within a limited territory.

“Contrary to misinformation and misinterpretation, the BBL does not advocate the dismemberment of the Republic. It does not lay claim to all of Mindanao and Palawan. It does not advocate the complete independence of any of the entities of the proposed Bangsamoro government such that their national counterpart has no effective role over them,” he clarified, We too should advocate for a refined BBL which is attuned to the Constitution.

We are one with Quevedo to let legal and constitutional experts have a consensus on what is clearly illegal or unconstitutional in the BBL. Let their wise words guide the rewording of provisions.

True, a refined BBL is “about doing truth and justice, walking in kindness and love, mercy and compassion, the way of the heart, and the way to a just and lasting peace.

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Mind games include Pacquiao’s training McALLEN, Texas--Eight Division World Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao does a strenuous physical activity for eight hours everyday, yet interestingly he also engages in a three to four hours of mental exercises as he prepares for the biggest fight of his boxing career against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2 at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He plays chess and dart.

Playing chess allows the Filipino boxing icon to strategize his defense and offense as the game progresses, very similar to the game plan he is going through together with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and his assistants.

It’s a game plan that seeks to exploit Mayweather’s weak areas as well as effectively respond to the American boxer’s strengths.

Boxing, along with other sports, places high promi-

Think a minute.

Recent studies show that only 1 out of 3 people have healthy self-confidence.

That means 2 out of every 3 people simply don’t know the ability they already have to be successful, even though it’s right there in their hands! If you want others to believe in you, you have to believe in yourself first. Remember: “No one can make you feel inferior unless you let them.” A successful businessman says: “You can’t push anyone up a ladder unless he knows he can climb himself.”

nence on the individual athlete’s decision-making ability on how best to do defense and offense, depending on what is at hand at the very moment. Inputs from the trainers are usually conveyed mostly in in-between rounds during short breaks.

Obviously, Pacquiao wants to sharpen his capacity to make the appropriate and quick decisions in the light of what has happened with his fight with boxer Juan Manuel Marquez where he thought he could finish off the Mexican, only to be knocked out by a perfect counter punch.

Like chess, the end game in boxing needs to lead to victory instead of defeat.

The Mindanawon congressman also plays dart, specifically to improve his focus during the fight and not be swayed by whatever distractions that might be

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brought to his attention.

Dart allows the player to mute any distractions around as he walks, establishes the right stance, breathes, aims then releases the dart pin to the desired target.

It was the game I was privileged to play for three nights with the late Catholic bishop Bienvenido Tudtud, then bishop of the Marawi Prelature at the height of negotiations for the release of 11 Carmelite nuns who were abducted by Maranao bandits at their convent in Marawi City on July 1986.

I was then covering the kidnapping and Tatay Bido, as we fondly call him, graciously invited me to stay at his bishop residence in downtown Marawi. I

Don’t Defeat Yourself Think A Minute

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One of the most lethal weapons that will kill your success in life are these 2 little words: “I can’t.” Did

you know people used to believe that if human beings traveled faster than 30 miles an hour it would stop our circulation of blood and kill us? Thank goodness a few people didn’t believe that silly, wrong thinking or we wouldn’t be riding in cars, busses, and flying on airplanes today. You’ll never know until you try.

Roger Bannister was the first human being to run a mile in less than 4 minutes.

But before he did it, most people in the world didn’t think it was even possible.

joined them in early evening prayers, then supper, after which he invited me to play dart with him. It was on the second night that I finally understood the reason for the game.

The game generated in him a sense of calmness, fortitude and a renewed vigor as he engaged with police and military officials, Catholic and Muslim clergy, political and community leaders on the following day in a series of meetings in different locations.

There were a lot of distractions, but Bishop Tudtud pursued only one thing – the release of the contemplative nuns. Five days later, they were released unharmed with no ransom given, only an undisclosed amount for “board and lodging” expense.

This is also true with Manny Pacquiao, as eviSee roa, page A9

Yet only a few months after Bannister did it, suddenly runners all over the world began running a mile in less than 4 minutes! If we believe something can be done, we’ll usually do it.

Too many of us spend our lives looking around instead of looking up to the One Who made us and knows our potential. So why don’t you look up to Jesus Christ today? Ask Him to take full charge of your life, personally and professionally. You’ll be surprised how much more you can do.

Just Think a Minute.

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“Just as the rich rule the poor, so the is tacked on and your indebtedness is borrow is servant to the lender.” extended. When we borrow money Proverbs 22:7 we are guaranteeing repayment. It’s important to ensure we are actually Slavery is such a unique perspective able to follow through on our word, of looking at debt, but yet it is all too otherwise our signature loses it’s value. true. If you miss a payment, interest Be cautious in whom you serve.

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-Three dignitaries who are involved in the peace process in Mindanao have been conferred honors for their participation in seeking a lasting peace for Mindanao by the Jesuit school, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) here.

XU has conferred during the convocation yesterday, March 26, the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, to Secretary Teresita QuintosDeles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process.

The Fr. William F. Masterson SJ Award for contributions to social development has been conferred to Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, chair, GPH Peace Panel in Talks with MILF, jointly with Mohagher Iqbal, chair, MILF

IQBAL IN ORO. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

Chief Peace Negotiator Mohagher Iqbal stresses the importance of the passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) toward achieving lasting peace in Mindanao during a peace forum on March 24 with Cagayan de Oro City Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, convenor of the Tulay Kalinaw Mindanaw (Tulay KAMI), and other local leaders held at Rey Magno Teves Hall of the Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. (BMFI) in Cagayan de Oro City.

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Peace Panel and Bangsamoro Transition Commission.

Several sectors have criticized the school administration for the conferment of honors due to the

Mamasapano incident, but Xavier University remained firm in conferring the commencement awards to Deles, Ferrer and Iqbal, saying, it wishes to honor these three

leaders because the trio has “courageously walked the arduous way of peace.”

Some parents reportedly threatened not to allow their children to attend the graduation rites due to rumors on the presence of armed MILF members who will come with Iqbal.

Iqbal arrived Wednesday (March 25) without armed escorts and attended a meeting with Archbishop Antonio Ledesma of Cagayan de Oro, Wednesday night while Second District Representative Rufus Rodriguez tendered dinner for the three visitors.

Igbal said: “I come in peace and will leave Cagayan de Oro in peace.”

Ledesma said, “Mr. Iqbal has come to our city as a man of peace. As such, we are opening our arms to a brother who stayed the course of peace in Mindanao; despite the trials and challenges, he continues to face them in our common MORESCO-1 MORESCO-1

who eschew the ways of extremism and terrorism.

They are for a negotiated political solution. They continue to work hard to build mutual confidence and trust, coupled with mutually agreed upon processes and mechanisms.

They also endeavor, Yap said, to keep alive the hope that dialogue, negotiations, and held agreements replace guns, violence, and war.

According to Yap the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law or BBL -- being advocated by the three leaders -- has been a collective work in progress, anchored in 40 years of conflict, negotiations, and lessons learned at a very high cost to many.

Iqbal: peace no matter what happens to BBL “The MILF will not disengage from the peace process no matter what will happen to that Bangsamoro Basic Law,” said Iqbal during an interfaith forum

quest for peace.”

Ledesma also debunked unfounded allegations and rumors that Iqbal is coming to the city with heavily armed escorts.

Iqbal arrived the city without armed escorts.

Fr. Roberto C. Yap, president of Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan, said Xavier salutes these individuals for their conscientious and patient efforts to engage in democratic dialogue and negotiations for peace in Mindanao.

Fr. Yap said the MILF has come to the table not seeking independence, but with substantial compromises.

And, the Aquino administration is willing to test the boundaries of its powers to enact a new law that would give the Bangsamoro meaningful autonomy in a limited territory while preserving national sovereignty and national integrity.

Yap said these three leaders are partners in peace,

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BAC TECHNICAL COMITTEE and to reject allOF bidsBIDS at any time prior LAST to contract award, SUBMISSION OF 1ST WEEK OF MAY 2015 BAC, MANANGEMENT, BOD For queries, please contact the BAC Secretariat (09178481624), look for Ms. Jeff Xianne S. Cid or email us at bac@moresco1.com RECOMMENDATION BOD REGULAR MEETING (Sgd) EDNA PUTIAN DIANGO, LLB Only Bidders who paid the bid fee will be admitted in the opening of bids.

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AMB OANGA CIT Y Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has mobilized the resources of the city government to assist and alleviate the plight of families whose houses were razed to the ground in a fire in this city’s dump site in Barangay Lumbangan.

According to a report from Supt. Dominador Zababal Jr., Zamboanga City Fire District chief, the fire incident hit the dump site area around 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, engulfing at least 27 shanties.

Zabala said that no casualty was reported and damage to properties was estimated at P80,000.

Three fire trucks responded to the incident, which was placed under control after 45 minutes.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)

headed by Socorro Rojas immediately distributed relief goods to the victims.

The relief goods included food packs, pails, blankets, mats, slippers, used clothing and a six-liter container of water per family.

Salazar, upon learning about the incident, proceeded to the dump site area to supervise and coordinate response efforts.

Salazar renewed her call for residents to always exercise fire safety and prevention measures amidst the long dry spell while the origin of the fire incident is still being determined.

Rojas said they continue the profiling of families and has initially documented 27 families.

Rojas said the number of affected families is expected to increase due to sharers and renters. (PNA)

DTI's Successful Women Entrepreneurs - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Zamboanga City gathered five women-entrepreneurs who have shown exceptional success in the field of business. In a press conference held this morning (March 24) at the Garden Orchid Hotel, the businesswomen, namely Mercedes Lourdes Quisumbing of Pagadian City, Jocelyn Gaso of Dipolog, Ma. Theresa M. Alano of Basilan, Angelita Ilul of Zamboanga City, and Maricel De Leon of Ipil shared their experiences in business to encourage more women to start their own businesses. 9 PIA Western Mindanao)

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Deputy commissioner of Internal Revenue Lilia C. Guillermo, director Vitug, assistant regional director Christine Juliet R. Chua, revenue district officers Bagro S. Saransamun (RDO 103-Butuan City), Noel B. Gonzales (RDO 105-Surigao City), and OICassistant revenue district officer Ma. Jonelle S. Faune (RDO 104-Bayugan City), chief Marivic A. Galban and MCA-P managing director and chief executive officer, Ma. Victoria E. Añonuevo unveiled the 2015 Tax Campaign Theme and Logo.

The 2015 tax campaign theme “Angat Pa, Pinas” calls for greater cooperation among Filipinos to pay their taxes as their contri-

bution to nation-building. The campaign logo takes cues from the colors of the Philippine Flag, using arrows that show an upward movement to denote greater progress and positive change for the country. The campaign jingle provides a battle cry for Filipinos to work for a better tomorrow.

A ceremonial electronic income tax filing and payment of a 1702 RT return for CY 2014 was done by Royce Food Corporation head accountant Noeme B. Garces amounting to P598,707.00 shortly followed.

Guillermo, for her part, congratulated Royce Food Corporation for filing its income tax return and paying the tax due

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port on new businesses in the area.

Taxpayer Service Programs & Monitoring Division chief Marivic A. Galban gave the audience a briefer on the Public Awareness Campaign (PAC) program of the BIR, showcasing the PAC through an audio-visual presentation on its milestones and plans, including the rationale of this year’s tax campaign theme and logo. She was assisted by Public Information and Education assistant division chief Maria Lourdes D. Narvaez and Mina Villamor of the Client Support Service.

thereon. She further appealed to the audience to help the BIR in sustaining economic growth and thanked them in advance for supporting the collection efforts of the region. She also mentioned that the BIR is busy nowadays in conducting tax briefings on electronic filing and payment in order to achieve the BIR’s collection goal of P1.704 trillion. She took the opportunity to remind the region’s taxpayers of the forthcoming April 15, 2015 Income Tax filing deadline, saying that there will be no extensions.

Eighteen top taxpayers from the districts of Butuan City (RDO 103), Bayugan City (RDO 104), Surigao City (RDO 105) and

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Tandag City (RDO 106), with the assistance of their respective RDOs, dir. Vitug, ARD Chua and Dep. Comm. Guillermo, pledged their support through 24 building blocks of various infrastructure projects like a sports complex, agriculture/irrigation, schools, library, museum and airport, topped with the “Angat Pa, Pinas” emblem.

ARD Chua official closed the kickoff with a reminder and appeal to all taxpayers to file early and take advantage of the easy and convenient electronic filing in order to avoid the long queues and the last hour inconvenience in filing on or before April 15, 2015. (BIR Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

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7,566 afflicted with TB in Caraga B The good news: the cases had been treated as of the third quarter of 2014.

In a media conference, DOH-Caraga Regional Director Minerva Molon said case detection rate in the region is 112 percent and

treatment success rate is 93 percent.

The World TB Day is commemorated every March 24 of every year, which marks the day when Dr. Robert Koch discovered the cause of tuberculosis,

the Tubercle Bacillus.

The annual observance aims to spread awareness that tuberculosis still remains an epidemic in many parts of the world, and causes the death of nearly l.5 million people each year, majority of who come from developing countries.

DOH-Caraga has arranged a series of activities that encourage public participation aimed at not only awareness but to call for community action against

BUTUAN City - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region (RR) No. 17, Butuan City officially launched its 2015 Tax Campaign at the Robinsons Place, here.

BIR Caraga regional director Norberto D. Vitug welcomed all the guests and partners from the local government units (LGUs), civic and professional organizations, media, officials from the Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines (MCA-P), national, regional and district officials and employees.

He said that Caraga region is well-known to have the second fastest growing economy in Mindanao and it is endowed with beautiful beaches and tourist spots. Its recorded collection growth from CYs 2012 to 2014 were

21 percent, 4.5 percent, and 11.4 percent, respectively.

He also mentioned that this 2015, the region’s collection goal is P4.9 billion, up by 17.9 percent as compared to its 2014 target.

He told the audience that last 2014, the region collected P3.8 billion including tax collections credited to the Large Taxpayer Service (LTS) amounting to P558 million. Thus, actual collections in the region including those of the LTS would have totaled P4.3 Billion, exceeding the collection target by 4.11 percent.

Vitug also observed that Butuan’s 2015 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) by province, cities and municipalities amounts to about P13.2 billion. With the benefits derived from this IRA, he hopes that one day

taxpayers in the region shall outdo each other in paying the correct taxes which will eventually benefit the Filipino people.

He then presented the various projects and sources of collection for the region, namely: monitoring of the withholding tax of IRA utilizations; strict implementation of audit threshold; monitoring of resorts or beaches through tourist arrivals which are increasing since CY 2014 by 15.73 percent; monitoring of log production and manufactured products which amounted to P3,128,389,000.00 (veneer, plywood, blackboard, fiber board, etc.); monitoring of top 50 professionals; monitoring of top 100 selfemployed; strict implementation of benchmarking;

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UTUAN City – The Department of Health (DOH) reported that 7,566 cases of tuberculosis had been discovered in Caraga Region.

the further spread of the disease and eliminating the stigma towards TBafflicted persons.

On March 24, 2015 at Robinsons Place Butuan atrium, a Silib Bacilli, Gallery Display, Film Showing, Games, and Zumba Dance activities were conducted by the DOH-Caraga. Also, a commitment-signing was done between the city health officers, provincial health officers, TB task forces, and partner govern-

ment agencies, on the one hand, and the DOH, on the other, to rekindle the department’s Tuberculosis Program.

Molon said, “TB still burdens many of our citizens. Stigma is still present.

We need to act and actively seek those who are scared and ashamed of being diagnosed with TB. The department is, as ever, committed to the control and elimination of TB. We call upon all members of the community to spread the word, to STOP TB! to seek those who are afflicted, treat ongoing infections and cure all TB patients.”

improve audit efficiency; enhanced Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) program; a revitalized Oplan Kandando and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the barangay heads to re-

NOTICE

BIR Butuan optimistic in reaching its P4.9B goal launches 2015 "Angat Pa, Pinas" Tax Campaign

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ROAN MAE R. CANDILLADA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROAN MAE REFUGIO CANDILLADA who was born on May 1, 1993 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are RAUL ORDIZ CANDILLADA and ANITALYN HAWOD REFUGIO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 29, 2015.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 20 & 27, 2015 Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR JUDICIAL RECOGNITION/ CONFIRMATION OF CONVERSION TO ISLAM AND ADOPTION/USE OF MUSLIM NAME “SARAH”,

SPCL. PROC. NO.2015-031

SARAH JONAFIE DELA CRUZ MACATDON, Petitioner.

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Before this Court is a verified petition for Judicial Recognition/Confirmation of Conversion to Islam, and Adoption of Muslim name to be appended or joined to her original name. The Court finds the petition substantive and impressed with merits, the Court grants, the same,ordering the appropriate Agencies, and other persons and offices to recognize the full Muslim name, “SARAH JONAFIE DELA CRUZ MACATDON” to be name instead of only Jonafie Dela Cruz Macatdon, as prayed for by Petitioner in all her present and future records and documents.

WHEREFORE, in view thereof set the hearing of the case on April 10, 2015 and the same be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 16th day of March, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 20, 27 & Apr 1, 2015

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AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GEMMA CASINILLO HUBBARD, who died intestate in Vermont, United States of America, left a parcel of land more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land (Lot 45-E, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-39822, being a portion of Lot 45, (LRC) Psd-36504, LRC Cad. Rec. No. 1570), situated at Carmen, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 373 square meters, more or less, is the subject of Affidavit of Adjudication of Sole Heir, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Quintilianito S. Babarin, Jr., per Doc. No. 388; Page No. 78; Book No. 80; Series of 2015.

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Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses DAVID SANDALO and PURITA SANDALO, who died intestate on November 17, 1996 and June 21, 1997, respectively, at Brgy.

1, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, consisting of a parcel of land situated in Bo. Katipunan, Cabadbaran (now Telesfora, Tubay), Agusan del Norte, covered

by TCT-RT-1706, containing an area of 152.756 sq. m., is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED SPOUSES DAVID SANDALO AND PURITA M. SANDALO made and executed by herein deceased David and Purita Sandalo’s surviving legitimate children and direct heirs, namely, Eleanor S. Francisco, Myrna S. Motoomull, Dorothy S. Cajayon, Marilyn S. Reyes, Edgar Sandalo (deceased), represented by Kerra Dayan S. Revilla and Purita Angela S. Parayno, and Ricardo M. Sandalo, adjudicating among themselves above-mentioned parcel of land per Doc. No. 98; Page No. 20; Book No. LXXI; Series of 2015 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Nerio L. Rosales, Notary Public until December 31, 2015 with PTR No. 0918596 01/21/15.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SIMULTANEOUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of Reymundo Gilbolingo, who died intestate on September 5, 1973 at Pob. Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur and Adriana Davin, who died intestate on March 9, 1995 at Pob. Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, at the time of their deaths and such parcel of land is more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A parcel of land otherwise as Lot No. 3353, Pls-61 with all the improvements found thereon, containing an area of FORTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR (43,734) SQUARE METERS, situated at Brgy.

San Vicente, Molave (now Mahayag), Zamboanga del Sur and embraced under Original Certificate of Title No. P-6300, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SIMULTANEOUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. That we, TEODORO GILBOLINGO, a resident of Brgy. Bacahan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, NARCISO D. GILBOLINGO, a resident of Purok 5, Pob. 4, Clarin, Misamis Occidental, GREGORIA G. CABUSAS, a resident of Pob. Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, GAUDENCIO GILBOLINGO (now deceased) represented by his compulsory heirs; namely: CHARLITA M. GILBOLINGO, a resident of Pob. Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay and JOCELYN G. TAMPARONG, a resident of Brgy. Bacahan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, DEMETRIO GILBOLINGO (now deceased) represented by his sole heirs, named, MINA G. NAMIT, a resident of Pob. A. Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, all married, CESAR GILBOLINGO (now deceased) represented by his sole heirs, named NATIVIDAD C. GILBOLINGO, widow, a resident of Brgy.

San Vicente, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, all of legal age, Filipino are the co-owners of a parcel of land. That for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P500,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, in hand paid by JEFFREY E. DIMAANO and ANA G. DIMAANO, both of legal age, Filipino, legally married spouses, and residents of 129 MLQ Compound V Cruz St., Malibay, Pasay City, do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER AND CONVEY the above-described parcel of land by way of absolute sale in favor of the vendees. As per Doc. No. 405; Page No. 81; Book No. 187; Series of 2014; under Notary Public of ATTY. ARMAN G. BENDALI-AN. MDN: MARCH 13, 20 & 27, 2015

MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2015

RA Form No. 101 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province of Misamis Occidental City of Oroquieta NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that DENVI TIU CABRERA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “DENBITA” to “DENVI” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DENBITA JU TIU who was born on September 12, 1952 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are TAGA TIU and GENEROSA JU. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 28, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that AZUCENA CORPUS BONGCAYAO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “GABRIEL” to “MICHAEL” in the birth certificate of GABRIEL BONGCAYAO who was born on March 24, 1957 at Talairon, Oroquieta City and whose parents are Juana Enerio and Ceferino Bongcayao.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 31 March 2015.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

(SGD) BEAU L. CABAHUG

City/Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 20 & 27, 2015

MDN: Mar 20 & 27, 2015

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES RENE MAHINAY ABAO AND MILDRED BARDA ABAO,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-032

MILDRED BARDA-ABAO joint by her husband RENE MAHINAY ABAO, Petitioners.

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IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES GLENARD C. MAKIG-ANGAY AND MA. LOURDES P. PALCES-MAKIG-ANGAY,

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-033

GLENARD C. MAKIG-ANGAY AND MA. LOURDES P. PALCES-MAKIG-ANGAY, Petitioners.

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ORDER

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on November 5, 1997, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents Iligan City;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over seventeen (17) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on November 5, 1997, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on April 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 16th day of March, 2015.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on May 9, 2001, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at #65 Jade St., Bernabe Subd., Sucat, Parañaque City and Palao, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over three (3) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 9, 2001, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on April 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 16th day of March, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 20, 27 & Apr 1, 2015

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 20, 27 & Apr 1, 2015

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RDC-X Advisory Committee supports NorMin 2016 budgets Region X congressional representatives expressed support to the Regional D e vel opme nt C ou nc i l (RDC-X)-endorsed budget proposals of 24 government agencies and eight (8) state universities and colleges in the region during the RDC-X Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting on March 23, 2015 in Cagayan de Oro City.

In his opening message, Honorable Rufus B. Rodriguez of the 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro City, the lead convenor of the committee meeting, urged everyone to work together in ensuring that the proposed budgets requested shall redound to the development of Region X as it positions itself as the number one region in the country.

Presided over by RDC-X Chair and Lanao del Norte Governor Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo, the RAC expressed support to the RDC-endorsed budgets.

The agency budgets with an aggregate total of P94.334 billion were presented by the RDC Sectoral Committee Chairs/Co-chairs. Mayor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo presented the requirement of the Macro and Development Administration Sector amounting to P1.393

billion (1.5% share); Ms. Emma A. Nieva for the Economic Development Sector’s P4.315 billion (4.6% share); Mayor Philip T. Tan for the Infrastructure Sector agencies’ P39.868 billion (42.3% share); and Mayor Nelieta Q. Noval for the Social Development Sector’ requirement of P48.757 billion (51.7% share).

Some amendments/additional projects were also proposed for consideration by the concerned agencies for FY 2016. The DPWH-X was asked to consider the following projects: the esplanade along Cagayan de Oro River, Macabalan-Puntod-Carmen and Cathedral City Hall; reconstruction and widening of Cagayan de Oro port road; Balulang-Macasandig Bridge and Access Road; Macabalan-Bonbon Bridge and Access Road; Widening of Butuan-Cagayan de OroIligan Road (Binuangan, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan and Medina in Misamis Oriental); and the preparation of a master plan to mitigate flooding in Gingoog City.

Various projects were also proposed for the Misamis Occidental including among others the Construction of the Clarin Drainage System; construction of the OzamizClarin-Tangub-Bonifacio-

Don Victorinao (OCTBDV) Agro-Eco Tourism Hinterland Road; completion of Bagacay-Gala-Ozamiz City Road leading to Hoyohoy Highland Park, Ozamiz City; and construction of the Oroquieta-Sebucal-Don Victoriano-Molave Road for funding from the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Program.

The body also required all projects under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) to be implemented in consultation with the congressional representatives concerned. It asked DOH-X to allocate funds for the improvement/upgrading of the Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Regional and Teaching Hospital; NHA-X to allocate funds for the right of way acquisition for the expansion of Ozamiz City’s Labo airport and to consider housing assistance for Sendong victims from the formal sector (teachers, policemen and other national government employees) as well as additional funds to finish the housing projects for the informal sector; DSWD-X to increase the Conditional Cash Assistance (CCA) under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps); DA-X to appropriate bigger budget for cloud seeding;

Globe awareness campaign on consumable data plans wins bronze at the 2015 PR Awards

Globe Telecom bagged a Bronze award in Best Crisis Management at this year’s PR Awards for leading the industry shift to consumable data plans using an extensive communications campaign which aimed to educate the public and its customers about responsible internet use.

As part of its customer experience roadmap, Globe embarked on a massive awareness campaign for its fair use policy as a standard global practice to ensure quality of network experience among customers.

The campaign also taught customers responsible data usage and monitoring and provided them access to a better mobile internet experience with the introduction of its GoSURF data plans.

The successful introduc-

tion of GoSURF provided customers with better and more relevant mobile data plans with more affordable pricing, access to exclusive content and apps, and a more seamless and uninterrupted browsing experience. Globe spearheaded industry shift to consumable data plans following steady increase in smartphone penetration along with the demand for affordable and relevant data plans.

The success of the company’s consumable data plans helped underpin a double-digit growth in the company’s mobile data business in 2014. Mobile browsing and other data revenues reached P14.3 billion, up 23% from P11.6 billion in the previous year, accounting for 18% of total mobile service rev-

Globe External Affairs Director Jocel de Guzman (right) and Globe Brand PR Head EJ Francisco (left) are all smiles as they receive a Bronze award in Best Crisis Management for the telco’s awareness campaign on consumable data plans at the recent 2015 PR Awards held in Singapore. photo provided

enues and posting higher revenue contributions to overall mobile business, with growth on the back of the continuous demand for data services, popularity of data-driven products and applications, and the continuing shift among consumers to a digital lifestyle.

“We are thankful to the PR Awards for recognizing our efforts to be open and transparent with our customers as well as provide them with innovative services and experiences.

This citation is a testament to our strengthened visibility in the regional telecom industry and our continued journey as a global digital brand,” said Yoly Crisanto, Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications at Globe.

Globe also received finalist citations for its #StopSPAM campaign under the Best Crisis Management category and Slipstream under the Best Sports PR campaign category at the PR Awards 2015.

The PR Awards is the premier event celebrating excellence across the public relations spectrum in Southeast Asia. From one-off stunts to long term programs, the PR Awards recognizes brands that have pushed themselves towards measurable success through sound and strategic communications.

Upper photo: Hon. Rufus B. Rodriguez of the 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro (in orange shirt) delivers his opening message during the RDC-X Advisory Committee meeting at the Marco Hotel, Alwana Business Park, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City. With him are (from L-R) Engr. Cecilio Y. Clarete, Acting RDC-X Secretary; RDC-X Vice-Chair & NEDAX Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr.; RDC-X Chair & Lanao del Norte Governor Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo and Hon. Peter M. Unabia of the 1st District of Misamis Oriental. photo supplied

and for DOT and DWPH regional offices to consider improvement/ rehabilitation of roads leading to tourist destinations.

The body also endorsed the following proposals: 1) rehabilitation works of the Pulangui IV hydroelectric plant reservoir; and 2) port development programs and projects of the Philippine

Ports Authority Port, Management Offices in Region X. Personally present among the congressional representatives were Honorable Rufus B. Rodriguez; Honorable Peter M. Unabia of the 1ST District of Misamis Oriental; Honorable Henry S. Oaminal of the 2nd District of Misamis Occidental;

and Honorable Jorge T. Almonte of the 1ST District of Misamis Occidental. Hon. Jose Maria F. Zubiri III (3rd District of Bukidnon), Hon. Abdullah D. Dimaporo (2nd district of Lanao del Norte), and Hon. Juliette T. Uy (2nd District of Misamis Oriental) were represented by their respective staff. (Peleta B. Abejo, DRD, NEDA-X)

NGCP intensifies line safety campaign in Mindanao Power grid operator NGCP continues to reach out to barangay and other local officials to spread the message about taking care of power transmission lines to ensure the public’s safety in local communities.

As part of its proactive measures to address right-ofway (ROW) issues and to prevent trippings and accidents, NGCP p ar t icip ates in the regular sessions of the Association of the B ar ang ay C ou n c i l (AB C), Sangguniang Bayan (SB), and Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).

Emmanuel D. Abellanosa, NGCP’s Mindanao Operation and Maintenance Regional Head, led the campaign to increase awareness of transmission line safety and anti-pilferage measures among the 44 barangay chairs of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. Mayor Boen Dorotheo R. Cabahug was also present at the briefing which was conducted as part of the Ugnayan sa Barangay/Municipal Development Council

(MDC) Meeting.

The Municipality of Aurora hosts NGCP’s Aurora Substation, which serves seven power customers in Mind -

an a o ; Au r o r a - Pa g a d i a n - S a n Miguel 69-kV Line; Aurora-Kapatagan 69-kV Line; Agus 5-Aurora 138-kV Line; Baloi-Aurora 138-kV Line; and Aurora-NagaMin 138-kV Lines 1 & 2.

At the end of the activity, the barangay officials committed to share NGCP’s line safety reminders to the residents of their respective communities.

NGCP reiterates its commitment to prevent accidents and outages and appeals to the public to respect ROW clearances to ensure the reliability of the entire grid.

Violating safety clearances will be detrimental not just to NGCP’s technical operations, but also to public safety. To ensure the safety of residents and to prevent electrocution, accidents, and power interruptions, planting of trees, building of houses and structures, k ite-f ly ing , and other unsafe practices near and around power lines are discouraged.

NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and related assets. The consortium, which holds the 25-year concession contract to operate the country's power transmission network, is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp. led by Henry Sy, Jr., Calaca High Power Corporation led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) as technical partner.

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schools is so informative, it explains information from this data. Scores of the pupils provide quick glimpse of the current state of education. Thus, very useful to improve the kind of learning we have in our school. Nevertheless, test result allow for the useful perspective. There are some factors that have also been found to correlate

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NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (NAT) Evaluation of Pupil’s Academic Performance In line with the DepEd trust and programs, National Achievement Test (NAT) for grade 6 pupils was simultaneously conducted last March 12, 2015 all over Philippines. This is the standardized test to evaluate the pupil’s academic performance of the following major subjects, English, Filipino ,Science, Math and Hekasi. Test in

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Teacher’s Views positively with MPS. Such as single shift schools , TEEP where focus on providing resources like classrooms, textbooks, teachers training in the early years of education.

This correlation is observed even with the high scores, clearly demonstrating the long term effects of the program. These are the factors that influence the quality of education in schools.

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VCCS HOLDS ITS SECOND RECITAL

By Reynold L. Pasco, Teacher II (Director- VCCS)

One of the most significant occasions in the field of arts had happened in Valencia City Elementary School where on March 13, 2015, they have held their Second Arts Recital. This Arts Recital had been considered helpful for the students mainly because they will be learning about local folklore or tales just like “Ibong Mandaragit (Bukidnon

Version)” which taught the students about theatrical Arts.

Valencia Central Elementary School had this type of Arts Recital for the second time already and they had been offering to the learners the following; Theatrical Arts, Visual Arts, Multi-media Arts, Creative Writing in Filipino-English, Musical Instruments, Vocal Arts and Dance Arts. These

specialized course of learning is geared to enhance the artistic tendencies of every student as to nurture their raw talent in order for our schools to produce well balanced and competent graduates.

The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Margie M. Bayagna Ph.d., District Supervisor and Ms. Isabel L. Casilang, EPS-I, MAPEH Chair Promotional Staff, Division of Valencia.

CIC Barangay Culinary Livelihood Program at Barangay Carmen For four years now, the Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro, The First in Northern Mindanao, has been consistently celebrating its anniversaries through Outreach Programs in different Barangays in Cagayan de Oro. On its 5th year, this time, CIC shall hold the very first Barangay Culinary Livelihood Program in the city titled Lutong Panginabuhian! with the theme: “Panginabuhian alang sa Kalamboan, I-alagad sa Katilingban.”

The main purpose of this event is for the school to impart and to share the CIC education to mothers and families in different Barangays focusing on practical livelihood topics, recipes and food sanitation. One of the highlights of the BCLP is the Kagay-an Barangay Cook-Off. Five teams comprising five members each are to compete against each other and the dish that the teams shall cook will only be revealed during the CookOff. Barangay Carmen was the third Barangay that CIC visited for the Barangay Culinary Livelihood Program (BCLP) last March 18, 2015. Chef James I. Damasco, one of the CIC Chef Instructors, showcased a free cooking demonstration on different livelihood recipes and the audience members were given a copy of the recipes.

The Cook Off immediately followed together with the announcement on the recipe that the participants will cook. Most of the participants are members of the Barangay Women’s Development Council (BWDC) but there were a few male participants as well. The program was more enjoyable with a raffle of CIC novelty and intermission numbers from the BWDC members and from the Barangay Hall Team.

The following are the names of the Champions for the Cook off: Group 3: Cole, Divina Tizza A. Lumba, Frances Majarocon, Merlyn M. Orias, Grace F. Ruiz, Mary Ann L. Special Awards: Best in Taste: Group 4 Best in Plating: Group 3

Best in Teamwork: Group 3 The winning groups received a certificate of recognition for their group while the runners up received certificates for their participation during the BCLP Cook Off. The Champions received a FREE one day Culinary and Baking Workshop at Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro as well as CIC novelty items and certificates.

CIC would like to thank the following key persons for having us and for the support we received for the Barangay Culinary Livelihood Program: Capt. Lorna V. Uy, Brgy. Captain Kag. Erlinda R. Padere, Barangay Kagawad Virgie A. Lagat, BWDC President

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share their experiences in their adopted countries, the countries they’re presently working in, their growing up years or homecomings in Mindanao, their hopes and dreams and suggestions for Our Mindanao. Merpuvel Roa, who used to be based in Ozamiz City as journalist, left his city in 2004. He is now a youth specialist in his church. As founding member of the Mindanao News and

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denced by the media wanting to talk to him and celebrities wanting to visit him, and the many ordinary people just seeking to shake his hands or take selfies with him.

However, it appears that the discipline in his ongoing training is clearly evident.

He starts his day at 4 a.m.,

then sleeps at 9 p.m.

As for his demeanor, Pacquiao’s assistant trainer and long-time buddy Buboy Fernandez says the Filipino boxer, unlike before, now listens intently to all instructions given to him

by Freddie Roach.

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Watch out for CIC’s next Barangay visits!!!

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In compliance with Section 5 of RA. No. 9048 and Section 7 of RA. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that BEDELIA OCANG AVILA has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CHANGE OF FIRSTNAME and PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in her Certificate of Live Birth from “VEGILIA” to “BEDELIA” and DATE OF BIRTH from “APRIL 24, 1957” to “SEPTEMBER 22, 1957”. She was born on 22 September 1957 at ANITO, MAMBAJAO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES and whose parent are: CIPRIANO P. OCANG and AGAPITA RUIZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16 APRIL 2015.

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Of Facebook, puberty and the dilemma of adulthood

WHAT’s probably the most exciting Facebook accounts to read are those who entered sixth grade in 2009.

That was the year when Facebook became popular in the Philippines. Those kids back then will be celebrating their debuts this year. If you’ll read their Facebook timelines backwards, you’ll notice that they would have jejemon and pa-tweetum posts back then. Then they’d gradually graduate into more mature posts. Then they’ll turn 18 this year. Eighteen is supposed to be the legal age here and elsewhere. It is the age when fastfood restaurants accept your application and hire you.

It is the age when you can already work even though you haven’t entered colleg yete. But are 18-yearolds in the country really adult-minded? This is the age when their estrogen, oxytocin and testosterone are at their peak. When you are adult-minded, you’re supposed to be responsible of yourself, including your hormones. Yet the Philippines still reeks of a high teenage pregnancy rate even with efforts of Popcom and the Community Improvement Division at City Hall to inject sex education among public high schools, reminding students that even though sex is heavenly and orgasmic,

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the consequences will be disastrous if you get pregnant. Your education will be interrupted as you need to rest in the precarious months of your pregnancy.

Now let’s take a look at how countries in the world view legal age – whether it’s the legal age of drinking or the legal age of consent or the legal age of marriage. In the Philippines, the legal age of consuming alcohol is 18. But I have already drunk beer and Gilbey’s since I was 15. That was on a beach. I was in high school then. See, there’s such a distinction between what is legal and how it is implemented. Of course, nobody implements such

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a specific set of subjects.

And obviously, there is no sex education in college.

Which makes me wonder if Ched could inject sex education refreshers in freshman NSTP classes just to remind college students that sex is highly discouraged during the entirety of their four- or five-year stay in the university. I mean they could withdraw, use condoms, apply the rhythm method but what the heck, you don’t lose your libido by the time you reach 21 when you’ve graduated already. Guys, it’s called the discipline of sacrifice and fasting.

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a law except those times when there election eve and police are strictly disallowing people to drink whether it’s in the comforts of your home and whether you’re an adult or not. Now let’s look at the legal age of consent in the country. It is 18 and when you engage in sex with a 17-year-old, it is called child prostitution as embodied in Article III Section 5 of Republic Act 7610. But if I were a congressman, I’d extend the legal age of consent to 21 because of the high pregnancy rate in the country.

Think of it, sex education stops at junior high. Once implemented, senior high will be focused only on

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Special Gospel of the day: Mark 8:110”In those days, when there was again a large crowd and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples and said to them, “I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat. “If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come from a great distance.”

And His disciples answered Him, “Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this desolate place to satisfy these people?” And He was asking them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” And He directed the people to sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and started giving them to His disciples to serve to them, and they served them to the people: Prove your love to God and he will do what is right for your life. Seek him first everyday and do not give up your interest to

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him. Matthew 6:33” But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

This is my realization of this gospel, if you have nothing to do anymore for your life and only God is your last recourse, he will rescue you and do the rest for your sake.

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House Bill 5209, a bill that proposes the postponement of the SK elections, has been received by the Office of the President on March 4, 2015.

The bill seeks to reset the SK elections from February 21, 2015 to October 2016.

With this current development, the NYC is again calling on the legislators to ensure that the provisions being pushed to reform the SK be given utmost priority for the eventual passage of the SK Reform Bill into law.

Als o known as t he “Youth Development and Empowerment Act of 2014”, the SK reform bill was finally consolidated by a Senate Committee last August 2014.

Early this year, leadership from the House of Representatives also committed to pass their own SK reform version. In January, the House Committee on Local Government also approved the said bill.

“We cannot have a repeat of the past. SK reform must be approved especially with the looming postponement,” explained NYC Chairperson Gio Tingson.

Age expansion as key provision The Senate’s version of the bill has approved an expansion of the age of Katipunan ng Kabataan members from 15-17 years old to 15-24 years old, with the elected officials of the SK as at least 18 years old.

“Ensuring that SK officials can be accountable to their acts in public service will professionalize the institution”, explains Tingson The NYC maintains that the provision will make the SK more inclusive. “Due to the expansion of age, more young people will be enticed to join the institution. This will result to more creativity and innovation,” reported Tingson.

“We are confident that this bill will fix SK and ensure meaningful representation for young people,” urged the NYC chairperson.

“As Congress resumes on May 2, we urge our representatives in Congress to deliver as they promised,” he said.

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It said recent trends in unemployment, poverty reduction and human development index (or HDI, a composite of health, education and income indicators) show that the country’s performance is not as exceptional as with other Asean countries.

For instance, IBON said Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam have been able to reduce their poverty rates more than the Philippines, which is lagging seventh in terms of improvement in HDI. Aquino in his speech before foreign investors in Makati City listed the “impressive growth and all-time high FDI” as among

successes under his administration.

Research group IBON has earlier pointed out that overall economic growth has been slowing (to 6.1% in 2014 from 7.2% in 2013) despite increasing FDI since the start of 2014.

It also debunked the Aquino’s claim of a soaring economy, noting how the slowdown in growth reflected the artificial drivers of the relatively rapid growth in the last two years (i.e. real estate and construction).

The group also noted that the slowdown is happening in the absence of any major economic shock, unlike the trend of past administrations which were marked by external economic shocks towards the end of their terms (the 1991 global recession under President Corazon Aquino, the 1997 Asian financial crisis under Ramos, and the 2008 global financial turmoil under Arroyo).

This indicates that the slowdown is not external but in the nature of the growth sources itself said the IBON adding, “despite growing rapidly for a period, the growth sources could not build momentum for the economy and instead are tapering off on their own.”

Malacanang has been emphasizing so-called economic successes in its effort to counter growing public criticism over the Mamasapano fiasco, the controversy over the pork barrel and Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), among others. However, IBON said that highlighting these achievements despite difficult social realities will not arrest but could add to the public unrest further.

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a tarpaulin outside his house announcing this was the headquarters of the MILF 103rd Infantry Brigade,” Lidasan said.

The Army, led by Col. Gilbert Gapay of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, has lodged a complaint with the government CCCH alleging the MILF was recruiting the tribesmen and training them in their new camp in Barangay Rogongon.

Lidasan, who met with Amerudin Usman of the MILF North Eastern Mindanao Front in Cagayan de Oro, said their investigation in Barangay Rogongon found it contrary.

The MILF CCCH had tasked Usman to investigate the complaint lodged by the Army.

“Amoran claimed he is a fighter of the MILF 103rd Infantry Brigade when he is not. He is not even a commander. To back his claim, he put a tarpaulin, which says this was the office of the MILF 103rd Infantry Brigade,” Usman told MindaNews.

He said the real location of the MILF 103rd Infantry Brigade was in the town of Butig, Lanao del Sur, more

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than a hundred kilometers away.

“Amoran’s house is not a camp. It is only one house,” Usman said.

In their complaint, Gapay said Amoran demanded P800 from the Higaonon tribesmen to be able to join the MILF ranks and were promised five hectares of land once they are accepted.

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bombing suspects Zulkipli bin Hir alias Marwan and Abdul Basit Usman. However, less than a hundred commandos carried out the actual operation while the rest stationed themselves along the town’s highway. Marwan was reportedly killed in the raid but Usman escaped.

The MILF report admitted it was the 105th Base Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces that engaged the SAF. “The BIAF forces, mostly from the 105BC, are residents of Mamasapano, mostly from Barangay Tukanalipao. The action of some of the men of 105BC in going to Sitio Amilil, as was their usual practice whenever there are clashes or impending clashes, was justified as the main purpose was to ensure that the clashes do not happen in the populated areas,” it said in explaining why the MILF fighters massed at the site of the encounter.

“As there was no coordination between the government and the MILF through the AHJAG (Ad Hoc Joint Action Group) and CCCH (Coordinating Committee for the Cessation of Hostilities) mechanisms, the BIAF cannot be faulted for concluding that the PNP-SAF forces that they chanced upon in Sitio Amilil were enemies, especially after they were fired upon, and after two of their men were shot and killed by the PNP-SAF,” it continued.

It added the dark surrounding prevented the MILF forces from spotting the SAF commandos, in particular the 55 Special Action Company who acted as blocking force, who were already positioned in the cornfield and “had the advantage of having night vision goggles”.

The report said the MILF CCCH “was the first to inform their counterparts in government of the unfortunate encounter in Mamasapano on the said date” and “the first to suggest…to immediately proceed to the encounter site to find ways to effect a ceasefire and disengage the fighting forces”.

The report also denied allegations the BIAF used excessive force and mutilated and desecrated the bodies of the slain SAF troopers.

It said that even though the SAF had the “initial advantage of surprise” [by firing first], the BIAF eventually got the upper hand owing to their familiarity with the terrain, favorable position, superior number and use of the “Barrett”.

It added the SAF commandos stayed in the cornfield while the BIAF members were concealed in the riverbanks and coconut trees. It noted too that at one point

it became a close quarter battle with the men “shooting at each other with only 3-4 meters between them.”

The MILF maintained that despite their advantages their men “did not use unnecessary force or employ any method of warfare that violated International Humanitarian Law” but only used their advantages “to the fullest”.

It said the reports about beheading, mutilation and willful killing blamed on their men were unfounded.

“The viral video of an armed man shooting at close range a man apparently from the 55SAC while the latter was lying down on the ground and already wounded, does not clearly show that it was BIAF’s 105BC which is responsible for this,” the report argued.

It said the breakaway Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and other armed groups were also present in the area and could have entered the encounter site after the BIAF left.

“This is consistent with the narrative of the Crisis Team that when they entered the area at around 1530H, they sensed the presence of armed men therein,” it further noted.

The Crisis Team was formed by the CCCHs and International Monitoring Team to reach the MILF ground commanders and coordinate with the military and PNP for the rescue of the surviving SAF personnel after a ceasefire was effected.

The report admitted that BIAF members indeed took the firearms and personal items of the slain SAF troopers. It asserted such act was “nothing extraordinary” and is “the usual action taken by rebel groups” and is recognized under Rule 49 of Customary International Humanitarian Law. But the report said some of the slain commandos’ belongings were also taken by the other armed groups and civilians who helped retrieved the bodies. It cited that “when requested by Mayor Ampatuan, some civilians did return some personal effects and equipment belonging to the then slain PNP-SAF, thereby showing that civilian [sic] also had access to them”.

The MILF returned the firearms on Feb. 18 “in the interest of peace”.

The report also reiterated earlier assertions by the MILF that they did not know of Usman’s and Marwan’s presence in Mamasapano. It said the house in Barangay Pembalkan where Marwan was killed belonged to Ustadz Baguindali, who died in 2008.

“When Mar wan was killed, he was with the group of Basit Usman, in the vicinity where the BIFF and the breakaway group of Mohammad Ali Tambako are based.

“The house is found in Barangay Pembalkan, Mamasapano, which is more than 3 kilometers away from where the MILF combatants were living in Barangay Tukanalipao. It is not at [sic] area where the MILF has presence or control. note that the site where the encounter between the BIAF and the 55SAC took place is not Pembalkan, but about 2 kilometers away in Sitio Amilil in Tukanalipao,”

it said.

The report said that as early as 2005, Marwan and other individuals with “terrorist” tags have been ordered to leave MILF camps and communities.

“This policy of cleaning its ranks of terrorists has not changed and is the very reason why the government has continued negotiating peace with the MILF. It is also the policy that underlies the creation of the AHJAG, where the MILF is to coordinate and cooperate with the AFP and PNP in the interdiction of criminal elements in MILF communities,” it added.

In the same report, the MILF said it would be the one to impose disciplinary action on their men who may have committed violations of the ceasefire agreement in accordance with the Implementing Operational Guidelines on the General Cessation of Hostilities.

The MILF cited Article III, Item 5 of the Guidelines which states: “The GRP and the MILF will take appropriate actions on their respective forces who violate this Implementing Guidelines and Ground Rules.”

“Surely, this case is covered by the Implementing Operational Guidelines, as it pertains to the engagement in hostilities by forces of the MILF and the GPH. It is not an ordinary crime that may have been directed at civilians, but direct armed confrontation between the forces that have signed a ceasefire agreement,” it explained.

The MILF further said that PO2 Christopher Lalan, the lone survivor from the 55SAC, should be investigated for allegedly killing four MILF combatants who were sleeping inside a makeshift mosque in Tukanalipao at past noon on Jan. 26.

Lalan was also accused of killing a civilian identified as Mohammad Ambilang even when the latter had raised his hands to show that he was unarmed.

“The PNP-SAF must also be held accountable for the death of Badrudin Langalen whose dead body was found inside the position of the 55SAC blocking force in Sitio Amilil. The same accountability must be sought for 8-year old Sarah Tot,” the MILF demanded.

The report also recommended disciplinary actions for officials of the 105th and 118th Base Commands of the MILF for their failure to monitor the presence of Marwan and Usman in Pembalkan and report the same to the BIAF command.

“The laxity exhibited by the two Base Commands, perhaps influenced by the overconfidence in the relative peace obtaining in their communities brought about by the ceasefire agreement with the government and the signing of the CAB (Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro), should not go unnoticed. This attitude should not be tolerated,” it said.

It added the same “failure of intelligence” was evident in the entry of at least 300 SAF troopers in Mamasapano without being detected. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews)

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on Wednesday in Cagayan de Oro City.

He said the MILF will pursue the passage of the Bangsamoro Law beyond the term of President Benigno Aquino if it is not passed by the present Congress.

Iqbal assured an audience led by Ledesma and leaders of interfaith NGOs that the MILF will continue to engage the Philippine government “peacefully even if Congress scuttles the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law.” He met with Ledesma and NGO leaders for three hours during the “Peace Conversations” organized

by Tulay sa Kalinaw Mindanaw and Balay Mindanaw at the Archbishop’s Residence in Cagayan de Oro. Iqbal: MILF is facing three scenarios Iqbal said the MILF is facing three scenarios in Congress after the January 25 Mamasapano tragedy where 67 persons were killed – 44 from the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), 17 from the MILF (18 in their initial reports but 17 in the report of the MILF’s Special Investigative Commission) and five civilians.

He said the first scenario would be for the Philippine Congress to pass the BBL as it is without cuts and revisions. “That would be the good BBL and good for us,“ Iqbal said.

A second scenario which would be a disaster for the MILF, Iqbal said is for Congress to pass the BBL with so much cuts and revisions that it would leave “nothing to imagine.”

“This is the scenario that we fear most because a watered down BBL will not solve the Bangsamoro problem,” Iqbal said.

The third and last scenario, Iqbal said is that Congress will not pass the BBL at all.

“We would rather like this because we can engage the next administration for the passage of the BBL,” he said.

Surprise Iqbal’s meeting with Ledesma and NGO leaders came as a surprise for many especially since the alumni of Xavier University had vehemently opposed to the idea of awarding him and Ferrer.

Prof. Rudy Rodil, a former government peace negotiator said the problem was the deep mistrust between the Christian majority and the Muslim minority.

Rodil said the roots of this animosity can be traced to history when the Spanish conquistadores and Americans played the different tribes against each other in order to colonize the Philippines.

“That’s why every time there’s a major incident, we see an uproar from the Christian majority, “ Rodil said. Iqbal also answered questions on indigenous people’s rights within the Bangsamoro, landownership and other issues during the talk.

“I was surprised that Mr. Iqbal does not look like a combatant. I am so excited to meet him,” Msgr.

Rey Manual Monsanto said.

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Undersecretary Alexander Pama, who is also the administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) (left), receives a token of appreciation from his Region 10 director Ana Cañeda (right) after gracing the first quarterly meeting of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 10.

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Usec Pama to RDRRM Region 10 council members

‘You have done great job on your work’

By CHRISTINE H. CABIASA, Associate Editor

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A G AYA N D E O R O CITY- Civil Defense Administrator and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director Undersecretary Alexander P. Pama lauds members of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for their job well done on disaster risks management and climate change adaptation drive during the first quarter council meeting on March 25, Wednesday here.

“You have done great job on your work, on the tasks given to you on our drive for safe climate change adaptation,” stressed Pama.

“Tayo po ang dapat na manguna in understanding disaster risks and managing disasters as we are adhering to a holistic approach for the success of DRRM programs and you did it,” added Pama.

On the other hand, RDRRM council members have passed a resolution adopting and endorsing the proposed revision of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 10121 otherwise known as The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Act of 2010 to NDRRMC. Usec Pama further commended council members on their accomplishments that include: 1.) Submitted Region 10 Sunset review for R.A. 10121, after conducting a focus group discussion and write shop, inputs from LGUs, CSOs and the academe were gathered; 2.) Sent augmentation team to Region 5 during Mt. Mayon eruption; 3.) Sent augmentation team/ incident management team to Tacloban during the Papal Visit; 4.) Assisted in the conduct of PDNA for Region 8 led by Office of Civil Defense regional director Ana C. Cañeda, the document was submitted to the Office of the President and was the basis for the Rehabilitation and Recovery in the devastated Region 5; and, 5.)

Rehab and construction of various infrastructures which are funded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Fund mostly bridges and flood control projects specifically, the recently opened Cabula Nicdao bridge that connects landlocked Baungon to Cagayan de Oro. This is the biggest single ticket so far the Tumalaong bridge

also in Baungon. The flood control projects on both sides of Cagayan de Oro river was also funded by the NDRRM fund and these were implemented by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 10.

In addition, Office of the Civil Defense Region 10 and the RDRRMC conducted capacity building to the different stakeholders in the region that includes 1.)

Contingency Planning, Training of Trainors; 2.) Rapid Disaster Needs Assessment; 3.) Post Disaster Needs Assessment; and, 4.) Resolution was also passed to form a Regional Multi-agency PDNA team only for the region to augment other regions when needs arise.

Office of Civil Defense regional director Ana C. Cañeda, who is also the Chairperson of RDRRMC, appreciates Usec Pama’s recognition and further vowed to implement schemes that will more better the organization and the welfare of the people.

“The council vows to implement more schemes and practice excellence for the betterment of all,” Dir. Cañ eda said.

RDRRMC council members are the following: Chairperson: Regional Director, Office of the Civil Defense (OCD); Vice Chairpersons: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Disaster Preparedness, Regional Director, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG); Disaster Response, Regional Director, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery, Regional Director, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA); AFP-4ID, PA; AFP-10th RCDG; AFP-TOG-10, PAF; AFP- 52nd EBDE, PA; BFP; DA; DAR; DBM; DENR; DepEd; DFA; DOF-BLGF; DOH-CHDNM; DOJ-ORSP; DOLE; DOT; DOTC-CAAP; DOTC-LTO; DOTCMARINA; DOTC-NTC; DOTC-PCG; DOTC-PPA; DPWH; DTI; GSIS; HLURB; MGB; NAPC-VDC; NMMC; NFA; NHA; PAGASA; PHILHEALTH; PHIVOLCS; PIA; PRC; PRO-10, PNP; SSS; TESDA; CHED; CSO; LPP; LCP; LMP;LnB; private sector rep and the OCD regional office as the secretariat.

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