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By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ Correspondent

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DAVAO City--Mayor Rodrigo Duterte raised PHP1 million donated by his friends for the education fund of the children of 44 Special Action Forces (SAF) troopers slain during the “Operation Exodus” in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in January.

International group sees hope for GPH-MILF peace process COTABATO City––The new head of the International Monitoring Team-Mindanao 10 (IMT-M10) recently arrived in the country and expressed optimism for the success of the on-going peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Major General Dato Sheikh Muksin Bin Kasan took over as head of the IMT-M10 on last Sunday, March 15 in a ceremony held in Cotabato City.

“The duty towards peace for the past 17 years has gone through turbulence, calm, good progress and challenges. The situation now is stable but tense and we hope that peace will prevail in Mindanao,” said Major General Kasan said.

The IMT-M10 head, together with top officers of the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) both from the government and MILF side; the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of the government; the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP); and the local media also welcomed the new members of the

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Misor industries cited for best labor practices

Dr. Park Byung Gyu (left)director, Office of External Affairs and Cooperation of Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, chairperson of MinDA sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a pilot study on developing Safe Cities in the Philippines, March 17 at Koresco Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo by Mike Baños, NPN

MinDA, Korean university sign MOU for urban disaster prevention

By Cheng Ordonez Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, both pledging support initiatives geared toward urban planning with highlights on climateproof development, Tuesday (March 17) at Koresco Hotel here.

Signatories to the MOA were Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, chairperson of MinDA, and Dr. Park Byung Gyu, director, Office of External Affairs and Cooperation of Seoul National University of Science and Technology based in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Antonino pledges to support the initiatives of SE OU LT E C H , f u n d e d through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on the conduct of

disaster-resilience study and preparation of climate-proof urban plan for the Province of Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and nearby areas.

SEOULTECH, a Koreanbased university renowned for its engineering, science and technology programs, reciprocally pledges support for MinDA’s initiatives in line with the goals and strategies laid down in the Mindanao 2020 Peace and Development Framework

VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental––The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) cited power-producer STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) and other industry locators at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental for responsible labor practices and for distinctly being proactive in voluntarily complying with the country’s labor standards and codes of best practices.

Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz conferred the DOLE Certificate of Compliance to Steag and other Phividec locators during the recent launch and declaration of PIE-MO as Labor

Laws Compliant Economic Zone.

Baldoz said that the award is an affirmation of DOLE’s recognition of the companies’ adherence to the general labor standards, occupational safety and health performance, and good labor relations.

She said that Phividec’s 76 locators and service providers are now certified compliant with the country’s labor standards. The Certificate of Compliance has a validity of two years and exempt establishments from the DOLE’s annual assessment.

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Maguindanao tribe joins ‘one million’ signatures for peace

By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ, Correspondent

DAVAO City––Saying that they are already tired of armed conflicts, more than a thousand Indigenous Peoples (IPs) belonging to the Teduray tribe showed up at the municipal gymnasium in the town of Upi in Maguindanao province on Saturday

(March 14) to sign up for the One Million Signature Campaign for Peace.

The signature campaign was recently spearheaded by the Office of the Regional Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim See peace, page A11

Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz (center) confers the Certificate of Compliance to STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) and the PIE-MO Industries Association during the recent launch of Phividec Industrial Estate as Labor Laws Compliance Economic Zone. SPI’s Safety and Environment Officer Francis Libao (left) and SPI’s Legal and Permitting Manager Atty. Jewela Boiser (right) received the awards on behalf of SPI and the PIE-MO Industries Association, respectively.

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Davao Norte is 98% ready for Palaro 2015—official says

By MART D. SAMBALUD, DavaoToday.com

TAGUM City — The province of Davao del Norte is “98% ready for Palarong Pambansa 2015,” claims Cesar Abalon, the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Schools Sports Events and Activities Unit Head.

According to Abalon, the province of Davao del Norte has successfully passed the evaluation and ocular inspection of playing venues to billeting areas, conducted by a team of evaluators last week.

“There is something unique in every host. But with DavNor, it is the playing facilities, the billeting, the warmth of the people and the all-out support of the Governor [Rodolfo del Rosario] with his drive to make this the best Palaro ever,” Abalon said.

A technical conference—composed of various DepEd officials , sports officials from various regions across the country— was held last March 10 to finalize the preparations of the said annual sporting event.

Jason Razal, a member of the combined inspection team from the DepEd and the Philippine Sports Commission, said that Davao del Norte is prepared in hosting the Palarong Pambansa 2015 and billeting the close to 10,000 athletes and officials in the seven-day games.

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Duterte raises PHP1M for SAF 44 children's educational fund

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AVAO City -- Mayor Rodrigo Duterte raised PHP1 million donated by his friends for the education fund of the children of 44 Special Action Forces (SAF) troopers slain during the “Operation Exodus” in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in January.

Duterte handed over the PHP1 million check to Philippine National Police (PNP) 11 Deputy Director for Administration P/Chief Supt. Federico Dulay during the civic military parade on Monday when the police contingent briefly stopped in front of the Rizal Park stage.

The check is payable to the PNP special assistance fund.

Duterte saidd he was

able to raise donations from rich friends who have been helping him for a long time for the financial assistance to cancer patients in different institutions in Davao City.

The mayor however begged-off to name his friends, who requested not to be identified.

D uter te e arli er ex pressed his intention to give PHP1 million from the city government fund

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Photo by PNA

as financial assistance for the family of SAF 44 but this was disallowed by the Commission on Audit

(COA).

“But if the COA prohibits it, I can raise the money easily,” Duterte said. (PNA)

Endonela Institute offers community skills training

By Marlon T. Gayog and Sara Castor Davao Bureau

ENDOLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is located at Leon Garcia St., Agdao (fly-over) Agdao Davao City.

The location is very safe, conducive for learning and accessible to all public utility transportation going to the north and south as well as the east and west part of the city.

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Davao City -- Joel Endonela President and Founder of Endonela Institute of Technology Foundation Inc. announces that they are offering Community Based Skills Training.

The skills training training they offered are Mobile Welding, BackHoe Operator, Cookery are the courses offered for community based training.

He said they are one of the provider of this training.

The requirement for this is the constituents will ask TESDA or DSWD or any LGU to give scholarship for this this training. Then the TESDA School like Endonela will Provide the Training.

Endonela Foundation Technical Training Center, Inc. is a Non-stock-non-profit technical training school

registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Davao Branch) with SEC. Reg. No. CN 20039879 on May 20, 2003.The purpose for which the association was incorporated is to offer technical/qualifications and extend wide assistance to the Filipino Youth in acquiring knowledge and skills in order to participate in the work force environment and uplift the living conditions of every Filipino.

The school is located at Leon Garcia St., Agdao (flyover) Agdao Davao City.

The location is very safe, conducive for learning and accessible to all public utility transportation going to the north and south as well as the east and west part of the City.

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Iqbal’s visit to Oro not a threat to peace and order Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

THE scheduled visit of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Negotiator Mohagher Iqbal to Cagayan de Oro City on March 26 is a welcome development for the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), NCMF Regional Director for Northern Mindanao Atty.

Ombra C. Gandamra said yesterday.

Iqbal along with Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-

Deles and Government Peace Panel Chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer are expected to grace the 2015 graduation exercise of Xavier University (XU).

Roberto Pacana, XU president, said Deles will the commencement speaker and will be awarded with an Honorary Doctorate while both Ferrer and Iqbal will receive the Fr. William F. Masterson SJ Award for their “contribution to social development.”

Unlike Deles and Ferrer, some Cagayanons and

students feared that Iqbal’s visit to Cagayan de Oro City on March 26 will harm the city’s peace and order. “Walay angayan nga kabalak-an (There is nothing to worry),” said Gandamra.

Iqbal, he said, is peace negotiator representing the MILF. “He is a man of peace.

Peace man,” he said, adding, “Iqbal was so calm and sober during the Senate investigation.”

Gandamra even laughed when asked about Iqbal’s bringing with him a bat-

tor Aristides Concepcion Tan has directed member agencies of the RNC to undertake the following: come up with a list of salt producers and distributors, strengthen advocacy at LGU level, explore possibilities of acquiring testing kits and the proper repacking, and labeling of iodized salt by the manufacturers of iodized salt in the region.

Also discussed during the forum were measures to ensure the supply and distribution of only adequately iodized salt within the region in an effort to address the pronounced levels of iodine deficiency recorded in the province of Bukidnon and Misamis Occidental (mild and severe cases) as evidenced in the 2008 National Nutrition Survey.

Likewise, the Region 10 Bantay Asin Task Force was formally reorganized whose composition and roles through the local adaptation to the needs of the region, taking into consideration the prevailing distribution and supply channels.

The task force also tapped the services of journalists from print, broadcast, and television to help disseminate information among relevant government agencies, salt industry representatives, and civil society groups, and to monitor the salt supply at the regional, provincial and municipal levels.

Highlighting the forum was the actual testing of the iodine content of the salt from different distribution channel through a sophisticated WYD Iodine Checker machine.

Sample salt packaging to include the salt used by

the host hotel were found to have within the threshold level of iodine content ranging from 30% to 35% which is fair enough for household consumption.

Every member of the Bantay Asin Task Force will help the assurance that salt being distributed and sold in the market should have at least an iodine content between 30% to 70% parts per million (ppm) to ensure exact intake of the consumers in order that the Iodine Deficiency Disorders

Region 10 Bantay Asin Task Force reactivated

By JOE PALABAO Associate Editor

CARRYING the theme “Scaling up: Saktong Asin sa Iodine,” the Region 10 Bantay Asin Task Force was reactivating and reorganized in a forum held at the VIP Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City on March 12.

The forum was convened by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (Unicef ) in coordination with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) through the facilitation of the Department of Health in Region 10 (DOH-10).

In a nutshell, the utilization of iodized salt in Northern Mindanao continues to be a challenge. The 2011 National Survey showed that while there is an increased awareness on iodized salt in the region (79.4% awareness level), utilization remains at 57.4%. This rate on users of iodized salt in Northern Mindanao is slightly higher compared to the national utilization rate of 46.5%.

Republic Act No. 8172, otherwise known as an Act Promoting Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN), and the related purposes commonly called “ASIN LAW” (signed on 20 December 1995) is the landmark legislation mandating the iodization of all salt for human and animal consumption. Following the passage of the law is the organization of Regional Bantay Task Forces ensuring the supply and distribution of only adequately iodized salt in the region.

With the reactivation and organization, the Regional Nutrition Council (RNC) Chairperson and Department of Health (DOH) Regional Direc-

talion-size armed men to escort him. “How can XU accommodate such a number of armed escorts,” he said.

Besides, said Gandamra, Iqbal has assured the XU administrator that he will not bring an armed escort.

“Probably, Iqbal will bring with him two to three aide de camp,” he said.

NCMF 5th anniversary Meanwhile, the NCMF in Region 10 will be celebrating its 5th year anniversary today. This year’s theme “Trabaho ko, i bida ko.”

The NCMF was created on February 18, 2010 after President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed into law Republic Act no. 9997. The creation of NCMF abolished the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) which was created pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 122-A dated January 30, 1987 as amended

by EO No. 295 dated July 25, 1987.

The NCMF preserves and develops the culture, traditions, institutions, and wellbeing of Muslim Filipinos in

conformity with the country’s laws and in consonance with national unity and development.

Gandamra s aid t he NCMF, although operating with limited budget due to the delay in the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), is committed to ser ve its clientele competently and responsibly.

He said that some of the activities during the NCMF’s 5th anniversary today include parlor games, and giving of awards.

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FALL BACK PLAN NEEDED with BBL REJECTION DAVAO City Mayor Rody Duterte called on the national government to draft a fallback plan to prevent an outbreak of violence in the Southern Philippines as the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law is facing an imminent rejection in Congress and in the Supreme Court. BBL is a measure designed to enable the establishment of a largely autonomous “sub-state” for the Muslims of Mindanao, Although several sectors have agreed with Duterte that the national anger fanned by the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Jan. 25 and the Constitutionally questionable provisions in the proposed law, especially the establishment of an almost independent police and security force in the Bangsamoro territory, almost certainly assures the demise of the BBL, we would hope that lawmakers would be more objective in considering the proposed law.

Duterte has the right to say he has some misgivings on t some of the provisions of the BBL, especially on the issue of an almost independent police and security force in the Bangsamoro area which could not be controlled later on by the national police. But some sectors say this remains to be seen.

Nobody would want a separate armed forces and police force for the Bangsamoro area.

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But while the rejection of the BBL is now considered a given, Duterte said Mindanao leaders like him have not received any clear guidance yet from the national government on what steps to take should Congress or the Supreme Court thrash the proposed law.

Malacanang should also consult the local leaders of Mindanao, especially in the affected areas.

“Mr. President: Kausapin ninyo naman kami. Pag sumabog ang gulo, kaming mga taga-Mindanao ang magiging biktima, lalo na mga inosenteng sibilyan”, Duterte appealed.

“It could be a question of management style but during the time of President (Fidel V.) Ramos, we city mayors were invited to regular meetings, including National Security Council briefings,” Duterte said.

Now this is a serious thing that the Aquino administration should ponder on.

Why indeed were the Mindanao LGUs not consulted when it is very clear that the consequences of any national policy for Mindanao would have very serious implications FOR MINDANAO COMMUNITIES? Duterte has a very strong point. What’s your say Mr. President?

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Time for paradigm shift?

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Again, I have some unsolicited thoughts to inflict on everyone. Just thinking aloud on how to move forward. Please consider the following, take it or leave it.

But I believe it’s high time now that we consider some paradigm shift by changing the discourse from political to development.

TRACK ONE -- With the debacle brought about

by Mamasapano, there is an urgent, compelling and indispensable need of reengaging the public and the stakeholders, especially of Mindanaoans. This can be done by regional peace summits and/or focused group discussions (FGDs) to exorcise the public mind of the negative spectre spawned by the tragedy and to restore the lost or eroded trust and confidence of the public on the BBL while Congress does its job. Simply, “consulting” with and “listening” to the people. This will also allow the voices of the affected sectors heard loudly rather than be dominated by discordant voices of the “unaffected gallery” or those who are remotely affected by the outcomes. This was done by President Ramos in the 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the MNLF and

by President Arroyo after the MOA-AD debacle. I see no reason why this will not work this time.

TRACK TWO -- While BBL is in Congress, it may be best to make the proposed law more “inclusive” and bring in all together other Bangsamoro sectors who appear to be “excluded” or “sidelined”. One way is to

consolidate into one road map for all Bangsamoro the new Comprehensive Agreement of the MILF (CAB), the 1996 Final Peace Agreement (FPA) with the MNLF and the IPRA law of the indigenous peoples.

MECHANICS – a) To insure that MILF is put in the loop and will not “walk away” and turn its back to the settlement, a discreet effort by Congress to “vet” with the MILF the proposed changes be done.

That means opening up quietly a backchannel “ negotiating table” between Congress and the MILF as deliberations in Congress are going on. This will be the mechanism that will explain to the MILF the reasons for the enhancements to the BBL and also to preserve their “maratabat” (pride) that they are consulted along the way and that they have “ownership” of the outcomes. b) The pending “tripartite review” (GRP, MNLF & OIC) of the 1996 peace agreement with Misuari’s MNLF, which is unfinished but abandoned by OPAPP, be resumed and the output of the review can be inputted or consolidated in the new BBL. This may remedy or address the position of Misuari who has since reverted to his call for “independence” due to his perception that his MNLF is being sidelined or excluded from the peace process. c) Pertinent provisions of the IPRA LAW can be consolidated in the new BBL to arrest the apprehension of the IPs that their own

Advocacy Mindanao

Jess Dureza ancestral domains will be jeopardized by the BBL. All this can bring about either a NEW BBL or an ENHANCED OR AMENDED ARMM LAW (RA 9054) SCENARIOS -- There are 4 possible scenarios facing the BBL: a) delay in the approval of BBL b) MILF rejects the final version c) delay in the Supreme Court if a petition is filed d) Supreme Court rules its unconstitutionality TRACK THREE --Considering the above 4 possible scenarios, it may be best to look at Plan “B” or other alternative options.

One possible alternative for this interregnum or possible debacle and in order to address the high expectations of the Bangsamoro -- or in a “best case scenario”, soon after a new BBL is entrenched -- MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT MUST BE DONE IN THE BANGSAMORO AREA. (akin to the so-called Marshall Plan done in Europe after the World War destruction).

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Daily Inspiration People “Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive.

Intelligent people ignore.”

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Weak, strong or intelligent. . . Each descriptor brings to mind people that we have met at some point in time. But let’s take a different perspective. What if we were on the other side and we were actually the ones who experienced revenge, being forgiven or ignored?

What does each behavior look like? Revenge wreaks of evil. To ignore suggests detachment,

(World Bank, JICA, AUSAID, USAID etc) and the foreign countries that have always been supportive of the peace process must be prepared this early to help the Philippine government for this massive development plan.

MILF SINCERITY --First, allow me to help disabuse the minds of many questioning the “sincerity” of the MILF in seeking a peaceful settlement. Take it from me. I have worked with the MILF leadership headed by the late MILF Chairman HASHIM SALAMAT starting in 2001 until 2003 when I assumed as government chief negotiator and more especially with now MILF Chairman KAGI MURAD who was then my counterpart across the negotiating table as MILF chief negotiator. Subsequently, I also headed OPAPP. I could tell MILF’s intentions were clear: to find a peaceful but principled settlement to the Moro problem. They have transitioned from struggle for independence to enhanced empowerment. I can cite many examples but I’ll mention only one. For example: to the credit of the MILF, they have agreed early on (during my “watch” as chief negotiator) to do development on the ground while negotiations were still going on. Hence the formation of a “Mindanao Trust Fund” (with the World Bank as lead) with the MILF organizing its development arm called “Bangsamoro Development Authority” (BDA). It should be noted See doring, page A11

limited compassion and alienation. However, forgiveness is the only one that forges ahead with an attitude of mercy for others. In order to be a receiver of forgiveness I must choose to forgive. To forgive and to be forgiven was Christ’s greatest example of love and mercy.

How much I can extend to others will impact the level which I receive. Isn’t it incredible that we have the capacity and freedom to forgive!

Sometimes the hardest person to extend mercy to or to forgive is ourselves. What better place to start than with ourselves!

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Soybean: Caraga’s rising industry

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By Aurelius Arais, DA-Caraga

ANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – Caraga Region, particularly the provinces of Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur, is one of the country’s major soybean-producing areas.

To keep up the momentum, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Regional Field Office 13 conducted a Workshop on Updating Soybean Roadmap in Caraga Region here last March 4-6.

Farmers, agricultural extension workers and nutrition action officers from soybean-producing towns in the two provinces participated in the activity.

Spearheaded by DACaraga Research Division Chief Wilfreda Manos, the group came up with the direction of strengthening and increasing the enthusiasm of farmers as

well as investors engaged in the soybean industry.

“I’m so thankful to the stakeholders who are attending here because we are looking for more efficient and attainable plans to further boost Caraga’s soybean production,” Manos said.

Manos emphasized that soybean should be treated first as food for human consumption expecially in solving malnutrition problem since it is an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

Soybean today is considered as one of the food sources used in the pro-

20-25 percent edible vegetable oil and a significant amount of vitamin A and E as well as minerals and micro nutrients making it a valuable component in many food items both for human and animals, thus, it is also an important ingredient for livestock feeds.

Provincial Agriculturist Marcos Quico urged Caraga soybean growers to organize themselves to establish an aggressive marketing linkage to big buyers or processors.

As of 2014, Region 13 has more or less 600 hectares planted to soybeans mostly in San Miguel and Tago towns in Surigao del UPDATING CARAGA’S SOYBEAN ROADMAP. Wilfreda Manos (standing), chief of Sur and in Trento, Agusan DA-13 Research Division, spearheads the Workshop on Updating Soybean Roadmap del Sur. in Caraga held at Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. The activity is aimed at strengthening DA-Caraga has its viand increasing the enthusiasm of farmers and investors engaged in the soybean sion to expand soybean industry.

Photo by Aurelius Arais areas this year to keep Soybean has the po- malnutrition. The seed the region in the foregrams of various local government units in Region tential to help solve the contains approximately front of the industry in 13 to curb malnutrition. problem of hunger and 40-45 percent protein, the country.

DA to implement Php673-M worth SurSur agri office gears up for El Niño of BuB, PAMANA projects in 2015 TANDAG City, Surigao of weak El Niño in our the OPAg with the “Status of BUTUAN City -- The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XIII is set to implement a total of 155 projects under the Buttomsup-Budgeting (BuB) and 10 projects under the Payapa At Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) this year.

DA-RFO XIII through its information released to the various media outlets here on Monday by Ms. Emmylou T. Presilda, the regional agriculture and fisheries information division (RAFID), said that for PAMANA, five livelihood projects amounting to Php6.5 million and five farmto-market roads (FMRs) amounting to Php464 million will be implemented.

As for the BuB projects, the distribution is shown as: the province of Surigao del Sur will have 48 projects with a total amount of Php39, 641,800.00. For the province of Agusan del Sur, there will be 47 projects with an amount of Php81,954,173.00; Surigao del Norte will have 28 projects worth Php44,262,200.00.

Agusan del Norte will have 20 projects worth Php21, 121,900.00 and the prov-

ince of Dinagat will have 12 projects to be funded with Php15,634,000.00; or a total of 155 projects worth Php202,624,073.00.

In support to the participating local government unit, the regional DA recently conducted two batches of project proposal writeshops attended by the municipalities with BuB and PAMANA projects for the five provinces of the region. The participants according to the DA, were taught how prepare a good project proposal and were given time to refine their current proposals. samples of their output were then presented for critiquing and recommendations.

Edelmira R. Luminarias, the Regional Focal person for BuB and PAMANA said that they purposely conducted the writeshop to put in place the project implementation under BuB and PAMANA for 2015. "The municipalities and project beneficiaries should be at the same phase for faster implementation because we are obliged to implement the project for 2015 within the year only.

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

Replacement of project is no longer allowed at this time and any realignment of funds should have the approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)," Luminarias said.

BuB is a poverty reduction program of the government while PAMANA is the national government's peace and development framework to respond and strengthen peace building, reconstruction and development in conflict-affected areas (CAAs). (PNA)

del Sur– The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) in Surigao del Sur has already started to lay out preparations for the possible effect of “El Niño.”

Marcos Quico, chief agriculturist here, said the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DARFO) in Caraga headed by Director Edna Mabeza has even requested on March 11, 2015 for the “list of area” that might be at risk.

“The DA-RFO XIII is now preparing mitigation for the possible occurrence

Publication Notice R.A.10172

Irrigation Development” in the province as of December 31, 2014.

The total potential area for irrigation development was posted at 26,778 hectares while the service area with existing irrigation system is yet at 15,957 hectares or equivalent to 59.58 percent, it was learned.

El Niño is a phenomenon characterized by severe climate disruption to countries in and beside the Pacific. (NGB/Greg Tataro Jr., Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Publication Notice R.A.10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

March 17,2015

March 17, 2015

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. I Series of 2012 (JRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serving to the public that MR. MARIEL DANDAN CORDILLA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of MARIEL DANDAN CORDILLA at Maloro, Tangub, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Paterno Carriaga Cordilla and Yolanda Pellerin Dandan.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 01 April 2015.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serving to the public that MRS. VIVIAN ALO PELAGIO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of VIVIAN CABANTAC ALO at Baybay Tangub, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Jose Alfarero Alo and Antonia S. Cabantac.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 01 April 2015.

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 18 & 25, 2015

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that PRINCESS SHAJEHAN M. MACABUNAR has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SITTIE JAHANIE” to “PRINCESS SHAJEHAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SITTIE JAHANIE MIMBANTAS MACABUNAR who was born on May 17 1995 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Rubina T. Mimbantas and Loutfi D. Macabunar.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SIDICK C. LONDO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MOHAMMAD SALEC” to “SIDICK” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MOHAMMAD SALEC CADALAY LONDO who was born on 05 May 1994 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Sohra m. Cadalay and Salic B. Londo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than April 2015.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 18 & 25, 2015

region. Requesting you to submit your respective list of area possibly be affected including operational/non operational NIA Water Service Station,” so went the fax message appearing in bold print.

In this regard, Quico has deemed it wise to coordinate with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) through Provincial Irrigation Management Office (PIMO) chief Engr.

Dexter Sablaon for significant inputs.

NIA, in return, provided

MDN: Mar 18 & 25, 2015

MDN: Mar 18 & 25, 2015

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. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that RANULFO ISAIAS F. DEMETRIO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “RANULFO III” to “RANULFO ISAIAS” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RANULFO III FERNANDEZ DEMETRIO who was born on February 26, 1955 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are RANULFO RADAZA DEMETRIO and LEVITA JAVIEN FERNANDEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 20, 2015.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 11 & 18, 2015

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On the clearing of 42 MNLF in Zambo

“Justice must be sought at all cost”

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AMBOANGA City -- Mayor Beng Climaco expressed surprise over the decision of the Pasig Regional Trial Court to clear 42 of the 271 suspected MNLF members charged with involvement in the 2013 Zamboanga siege but vowed to pursue justice in memory of those who died during the attack.

“The City legal team worked hard for the defense, we will pursue justice in memory of those who died and the sovereignty of Zamboanga City.

Justice must be sought at all cost,” the mayor declared in her Monday press briefing in City Hall.

Climaco said the Pasig RTC decided on the matter even if the motion for the dismissal of the cases against the 42 MNLF members were yet to be heard on March 23.

City Legal Officer Atty. Jesus Carbon, who was also present during the press briefing yesterday, said his team is also baffled as to what really happened and why the dismissal was made earlier than the motion.

As soon as the City

Government receives a copy of the decision, Carbon said the legal team will examine the records if indeed there are valid grounds for the dismissal of the cases against the 42 MNLF members and later decide on the next move.

Based on media reports, the dismissal was allegedly because some of the MNLF members charged were just seen running away from the conflict zone and the only evidence against them is the affidavit of the arresting officer, he said.

To be guilty of a any crime, the city legal officer stressed, an accused must have committed an overt act which would indicate intention to commit the crime.

Mayor Beng Climaco addresses members of the Zamboanga media in her regular Monday press briefing in City Hall Monday. Joining her as resource speakers are (R-L) City Fire Marshall Col. Dominador Zabala, City Police Director Col. Angelito Casimiro, City Legal Officer Jesus Carbon, Temporary Shelter Cluster head and Assistant City Administrator Elmeir Apolinario and ZCWD's Engr. Efren Salvacion (partly hidden). JOEY BAUTISTA

“Just being present in the conflict zone, being seen running away from it and being arrested by the arresting officer, if

this is true, might not be really enough to cause their being accused in court”.

Carbon said CLO re-

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cords show that out of the Zamboanga siege, 288 persons were accused, of which 11 are at large, 278 are detained in Taguig, 6 are minors and 7 are women. All of them have been detained for over a year and have yet to be arraigned.

When asked why the delay in the arraignment, Carbon said it is due to various petitions for reinvestigations filed by the counsels of the accused.

After the reinvestigation, the Department of Justice has re c om me nd e d t he dismissal of more or less 60 accused, in which the city government moved for reconsideration.

“And now we are told

that out of the 60, some 42 have been cleared but we don’t have the order yet with us,” the city legal officer said.

On t he ot her hand, Carbon, a former judge expressed certainty that t he gove r n me nt ha s a strong case against the MNLF in the event the cases go on trial, citing t he testimonies of t he hostages.

The only problem he foresees however, is those witnesses who are military personnel who have gone home or returned to their original places of assignment. Carbon said the problem would be transporting the witnesses to Manila which will entail huge logistical concern.

“We will do our best so that justice can be given to the victims. The tremendous job of the police and military should not be left to fail.”

A national newspaper qu ote d C om m iss i one r Edilwasiff Baddiri of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) that the 42 cleared suspects would be released after the warden of the Security Intensive Care Area 2 at Camp Bagong Diwa receives a copy of the March 13 order of Presiding Judge Maria R ow e n a Mo d e s t o S a n Pe dro of t he R eg iona l Trial Court Branch 158 of Pasig City.

“In a 12-page resolution, the court said the 42 suspects were cleared because “there is nothing that will connect them to the alleged rebellion that took place,” the report added. (Sheila Covarrubias)

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DARLA-10 joins CDO women’s month celebration CAGAYAN de Oro --The DAR Ladies Association (DARLA) of the Department of Agrarian Reform Regional Office 10 joined the city-wide opening ceremonies of this year’s Women’s Month celebration held recently.

Spearheaded by the Gender Advocates of Region 10 (GA-10), the celebration kicked-off with a Holy Mass, Opening Program and ‘Pulisteniks’, all held on March 3, 2015 at the RHQ Grounds, Camp Alagar, Lapasan, this city.

DARLA-10 Officers and division representatives bared the activities scheduled for the month: March 2 – hanging of Women’s Month Celebration streamer March 3 – attendance to the city-wide opening ceremonies March 5 – Gender Sensitivity Seminar to be attended by 4 pax March 9 – (AM) Sponsorship of March Convocation March 9 – (PM) DARLA GA and election of officers March 11,18 & 25 –

DAR Ladies Association-10 officers and members led by Mabel Loyola (left,partly hidden) joined the opening ceremonies of the Women’s Month celebration in Cagayan de Oro. The activity was spearheaded by the Gender Advocates in Region 10 supplied photo

Knowledge exploration to a Women-led Organization in Misamis Oriental March 18 – 19 – Supervisory Development Course – Module 1 to be attended by 4 pax March 30 – Women’s Month Culmination Activity March 31 – DARLA 1st Quarter Assessment (or 1st week of April)

The activity on March 5 and 18-19 are to be facilitated by the Civil Service Commission . Both are part of the five (5) capability-building activities programmed for the year.

Activity design and corresponding purchase requests were already prepared by outgoing set of officers.

Guided by the directive of the Philippine Commission for Women (PCW), this year’s National Women’s Month is celebrated with the theme : Juana, Desisyon Mo ay Mahalaga, Sa Kinabukasan ng Bawat Isa, Ikaw na! (EJDA)

TOUR GUIDING TRAINING IN REGION 10 The Department of Tourism (DOT) – 10 in cooperation with Xavier University will conduct a tour guiding training on April 13 – May 13, 2015 at the Lucas Hall, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City.

The 25-day or 200 training-hour seminar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills with regards to proper guiding techniques, tour operations, environment and ecotourism concerns, protocol and social graces, history, arts and culture, among others.

Qualifications of interested parties include at least two (2) years college education in any course, at least 18 years of age, good oral and written communication skills, physically fit, personable and service oriented. Familiarity with region 10 places and attractions is an advantage.

The applicants are required to undergo preliminary panel interview on March 24, 2015, Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Philtown Hotel Conference Room, Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City. He/ She should secure the Registration Form from DOT-10 Regional Office or download from www.facebook.com/dotr10 and should submit accomplished form on or before March 20, 2015, Friday, at five (5) o’clock in the afternoon.

Applications will be entertained on a First-Come, First-Served basis. Registration fee is P3,500.00 per person for the 25-day seminar inclusive of snacks, training kit, hand-outs, certificate and id.

Participants who will pass this training with the required training hours will be eligible for inclusion in the Directory of Tourist Guides, will be endorsed to DOT-Accredited Travel Agencies and Tour Operators and will be accredited as Regional Tour Guide of Northern Mindanao.

For details, please see/contact MS. JOSEPHINE H. ROQUE (0927-2709947) or MS. ARIAN G. SIM (0905-8110768) of the Standards, Training and Accreditation Section or call the Department of Tourism telephone numbers (088) 856-4048/ 880-0172 or email us at dotr10_nm@yahoo.com.

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DENR strengthens anti-illegal logging campaign in Region 10 The relentless campaign against illegal logging last year has confiscated more than 700 cubic meters of logs, lumber, flitches and other forest products with an estimated value of P4,672,000, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 reported to Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje.

DENR 10 Regional Director Ruth M. Tawantawan also disclosed that the Regional AntiIllegal Logging Task Force with the Provincial/Municipal AntiIllegal Logging Task Forces has also confiscated conveyances and equipment valued at more than seven million pesos. The DENR 10 has filed 51 cases in court for violation of forestry laws, rules and regulations during the same period. Fifteen cases of convictions involving more or less 30 accused on anti-illegal logging offenses were meted by the local courts.

She said the DENR 10 with its partners from the military, police, local government units and other sectors are one in pursuing antiillegal logging campaign. The DENR 10 leads the implementation of Executive Order No. 23 in the region which declared a moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber in the natural and residual forests and creating the anti-illegal logging task force.

Since last year Region 10 has been off the hook as one of the illegal logging hotspots in the country, Director Tawantawan added.

The Regional Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force is headed by Director Tawantawan with Regional Director Rene Burdeos of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as vicechairman. The members include the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Director and the concerned Brigade Commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the region. The Provincial Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force is headed by the respective Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer with the DILG provincial chief as vice chair and members from the military and PNP in their respective areas.

The DENR 10 also donated confiscated forest products to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte for their various infrastructure projects including school desks and chairs which were later turned-over to public schools in the province.

At present there are 16 established Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force-10 Composite Checkpoints in the region. Four are in Misamis Oriental, 3 in Bukidnon, 4 in Misamis Occidental and 5 in Lanao del Norte.

The Regional Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force has approved a resolution for the establishment of more composite checkpoints to deter the occurrence of illegal logging in the region. (From the report of the DENR 10 – Planning and Management Division) RPAO # 03-097-2015

Kaayuhan sa Kababayen-an, Kaayuhan sa Katawhan (Mensohe ni BM Bing Duma dog along so Sektor so Kobabayen-on atol sa Pagsaulog sa Pangkalibutanong Adlaw sa Kababayen-an) Usa ka gawasnon nga kabuntagon kanato’ng tanan nga mapinanggaon ug matinud-anon nga nagpursige ug naglantaw sa mga katungod ug kaayuhan sa kababayen-an.

Una sa tanan, tuguti ako nga magpadangat sa akong kinasing-kasing nga pagpasalamat nganha kaninyo sa inyong makabubuhong nga suporta para kanako niadtong milabay’ng eleksyon sa 2013.

Gumikan sa inyong suporta, ang Sangguniang Panlalawigan nga gi- langkuban lamang sa mga kalalaken-an kaniadto sa taas-taas nga panahon, aduna na karo’y representasyon sa kababayen-an pinaagi niining inyong ubos nga alagad.

Sa pagkakaron dinha sa atong Sangguniang Panlalawigan, mabati na usab ang tingog ug opinyon sa kababayen-an sa nagkadaiya nga mga isyus ug hisgutanan niining atong lalawigan.

Nanumpa ako nga bitbiton ko ang tingog sa kababayenan sa hawanan sa Sanggunian ug dili ko ikaulaw nga isulti kaninyo nga gibarugan ko kana nga panumpa bisan pa man nga dominado ang Sanggunian sa mga kalalaken- an.

Karung bulana, gisaulog nato ang Pangkalibutanong Adlaw sa Kababayen- an. Buot sabton nga espesyal ang bulan sa Marso alang kanato nga mga kababayen-an. Panahon kini aron atong handumon ang mahinungdanon nato nga papel sa komunidad ug katilingban. Panahon kini aron ato’ng saulogon usab ang mga natagamtaman nato nga mga kadaugan dinha sa atong malahutayon nga pag-

panlimbasog alang sa atong mga katungod ug kaayuhan.

Apan kinahanglan nga kita’ng mga kababayen-an mismo ang nag-una nga maningkamot aron wagtangon ang panglantaw sa mga kababayen-an nga sunod-sunuran lamang sa gusto ug sugo sa mga kalalaken-an.

Kay kung dili pud kita motingog ug magpakahilom ra pud ta sa daplin, magpabilin nga ubos ra pud ang panglantaw kanato.

Hinuon, hinay-hinay naman nga nawagtang ang panglantaw sa kababayen-an nga kutob ra gyud sulod sa panimalay ang iyang ‘role’ o papel ug nahikot lamang, matud pa, sa upat ka ‘B’—ang pag-atiman sa Bana, Bata, Balay ug Baboy.

Ang labing tinuod, kaabag ug katimbayayong sa kalalaken-an ang mga kababayen-an dinha sa pagpangindahay alang sa malambuon nga ugma, sa pamilya man ug komunidad.

Ang labing tinuod, pwersa ang mga kababayen-an alang sa kausaban ug kalambuan sa ekonomikanhon ug pulitikanhong aspeto sa atong katilingban.

Ug kini nga mga prinsipyo mao’y akong kanunay nga ginapadayag ug gina-pursige dinha sa atong Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Kanunay nako’ng ginapasabot sa akong mga kaubang Board Members, nga kasagaran mga lalake, nga paminawon gayud kanunay ang huna-huna ug panglantaw sa kababayen-an kay adunay mga huna-huna o opinyon ang mga kababayenan nga mas bulawanon ug mas bililhon pa kaysa sa huna-huna o opinyon sa mga kalalaken-an.

Isip inyong Representante ug Tig-bandera sa Tingog sa Kababayen-an sa hawanan sa

HON. BING DUMADAG

Provincial Board Member 1st District of Misamis Oriental

Sangguniang Panlalawigan, dili ko kamo pakyason ug makalaum kamo nga kanunay ko’ng protektahan ang inyong mga katungod ug interes ug sa kanunay dili ako magduhaduha sa pagpadayag sa mga huna-huna ug panglantaw nga sa ngadto-ngadto maghatag ug kating-usbawan ug kaayuhan sa han-ay sa mga kababayen-an.

Kinahanglan kita’ng mosalig ug mosandig sa kaugalingon nato’ng kusog, kapas ug kahibalo aron mausab ang dagan sa kinabuhi nato’ng mga kababayen-an.

Padayon unta kita nga magsinabtanay, maghugpong, ug molihok isip usa ka sektor aron ang atong mga damgo ug pangindahay para sa atong mga pamilya ug sa komunidad mahatagan sa hingpit nga katumanan.

Akong panghinaut usab nga inyo akong suportahan kanunay niining akong kawsa ug panlimbasog. Ug i-ampo ako kanunay nga baskug ug lagsik aron matuman ko ang gipanumpaan nako nga mga tahas ug gimbuhaton para sa sektor sa kababayen-an kay ang kawsa ni Bing Dumadag kawsa man sa Kababayen-an.

Daghang Salamat.

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Pride of CDO? Baka corned beef yun

THE debate on whether to use “CdeO” vice “CDO” as the official monicker of the city has been opened quite extensively by Councilor Alden Bacal and local historian Nanette Roa a few years back, CDO being a brand of canned meat products from Manila. But for reasons of convenience, I will stick to “CDO” for the time being. And yes indeed in the wee hours of March 15, 2015 when all the front page editors of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star and Manila Bulletin were asleep already, the hashtag #prideofCDO suddenly appeared online.

It coincided with the winning of Pia Wurtzbach as

Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2015.

Of course, I was delighted with her win because she represented Cagayan de Oro in the most prestigious beauty pageant of the country. But that’s just that. She represented the name Cagayan de Oro. Was Pia really from here?

Yes, her mom’s from barangay Carmen. Was she born here? Nope, she was born in Stuttgart, BadenWurttemberg, Germany during the chaotic time in September 1989 when the Berlin Wall was about to fall 666 kilometers away.

So the family decided to settle in the mom’s home city of Cagayan de Oro for the time being. Pia was

schooled in Kong Hua during her kindergarten years and transferred to Corpus Christi School during her elementary years where she graduated. And that was that. From her high school years towards college and ultimately during her stint as a Star Magic artist, Pia was a Manileña at heart.

Then she entered Bb. Pilipinas 2013. Pia was a runner-up. In 2014, she entered again. She was demoted as a semi-finalist.

In each of those years, Pia represented the name of Cagayan de Oro. But no one blinked an eye. It was only when she won this 2015 that people were hashtagging #prideofCDO when

in fact, we have lots of local beauties who grew up here who deserve a chance to be on that stage. I was covering the Lifestyle beat since 2008. I came across Pia’s name as a Star Magic actress before but there was never an association of her being a Cagayanon.

Pia Wurtzbach’s win brings me back memories of May 23, 2012. That was the time when Jessica Sanchez was crowned the runner-up of the eleventh season of American Idol. In the infancy of the hashtag, people were typing: #prideofthephilippines. It was a stupid expression of congratulations. Because Jessica Sanchez isn’t a Fili-

School BSP Coordinators Underwent BSP Basic Training Course

By Marecil O. Alfeche Master Teacher – I San Miguel Elementary School, Pangantucan District

The School BSP Coordinators of Pangantucan North District underwent a two-day basic training course for BSP unit leaders last November 7 and 8, 2014, prior to the District Camporal at Pangantucan Central Elementary School Ground.

The training course

aimed to refresh and harness the scouting leadership skills of school BSP coordinators and to acquire the basic knowledge and principles of scouting that they will be teaching to their scouts.

They listened to sessions and series of lectures, made their songs and yells, competed the scouts Olympics,

and staged, comical skits of Filipino traditions, and exposed to different activities on emergency preparedness..

The highlight of the training course was the campfire ( Using few firewood in pyramid arrangement ) held in the PCES ground. With it, the different patrols presented yells, songs, and comical skits with “Scouts Values” as the theme.

Supporting the train-

ing cours e were the following wood badge holder’speakers: Dr. Jesusa Cantilang, ESP-I of Lantay ES, Dr. Windylyn S. Vallescas, ESP-I of Barandias ES, and Mr, Rey Samonte, ESP-I of Adtuyon ES. Along with them is the district BSP Coordinator, Mr. Julie Arcallana.

The training staff were the BSP coordinators of Pangantucan Central ES.

Teaching competency and classroom management

By Ms. JONETA CAJELES Kacasa Techer 2 Cugman Elementary School

Now that we will be implementing the Grade 4 phase of the K-12 program, there is a need to individually assess teacher competencies. Students need to acquire in-depth knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes through continuity and consistency across all levels and subjects.

But in the previous system, there generally was poor quality of basic education. This was reflected in the low achievement scores of Filipino students.

Many students who finish basic education do not possess sufficient mastery of basic competencies. One reason is that students do not get adequate instructional time.

Trends in International Science & Mathematics for Grade IV showed that in Science, Filipinos has a lower score of 332 when international average is 489. The Philippines

ranked 23 among 25 participating countries. In Mathematics we have a score of 358 in an international average of 495. Again we rank 23rd out of 25 countries participating.

This reality reflects an inadequate preparation for primary education. Our students do not possess basic competencies.

Education for children in the early years lays the foundation for lifelong learning and for the total development of a child.

It is believed that insufficient mastery of basic competencies is common due to a congested curriculum. This is the main reason why we have adapted the K-12 curriculum which decongests and enhances the basic education curriculum, and to provide better quality education for all.

The Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia with a 10-year basic education program which other countries say is insufficient.

Classroom management

Another important need is classroom management which refers to a teacher’s ability to keep order in the classroom, so that students will be engaged in positive learning attitudes.

Students tend to spend up to one-half of instructional time in tasks not related to learning, such as classroom procedural matters, transitions between activities, discipline situations, and off task activities (Codding & Smyth, 2008). Thus the need for teacher competency.

Although, teaching today is a very stressful profession, teachers should be encouraged not to be affected with the levels of stress which undoubtedly have a strong effect on performance, career decisions, physical and mental health, and overall job satisfaction .

A happy positive attitude should be foremost in the teacher’s mind in classroom management. This would result into development and honing of skills and strategies to produce a good learning environment.

Classroom management is different for every teacher, every classroom, and every situation, and could possibly be the most complex aspect of teaching.

Classroom management relies heavily on planning, establishing, and maintaining routines and procedures, and enforcing rules with consequences..

One of the most influential factors affecting classroom management is experience. Although surveys generally indicate that teachers with more years of experience perceive fewer problems regarding classroom management, instead of implying that teachers learn to manage classroom over time, these surveys could be evidence that teachers did not learn to properly manage classrooms and have left the profession .

Classroom management is the foundation for learning. Without proper classroom management, students cannot and will not learn.

pino. She is an American born in Chula Vista, California. Her father is an American, her mom is a Filipina from Bataan. But the buck stops there. Jessica identifies herself as an American, not as a Filipino.

During the post-pageant presscon, Pia uttered this, “Definitely I want to go back to Cagayan de Oro and say thank you to everybody, they’ve been so supportive and my family, my mom is here, she flew in from Boracay…” Wait stop right there. The family isn’t even living here any longer.

What prompted Pia to utter that may likely be the overwhelming support of the Cagayanons at Araneta

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Coliseum led by a relative unknown who simply loves the city, Jan Paasa. Now that Pia is hugging the limelight, she deserves our best wishes to be the next Miss Universe. But collectively as a nation. Not just as Cagayanons.

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Fresh Gospel of the day: (March18, 2015-Wednesday) John 5:17-30”But He answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I myself am working.” For this reason therefore the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner. “For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself is doing; and the Father will show Him greater works than these, so that you will marvel. “For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes.

“For not even the Fa-

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ther judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son, so that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father: Take note, obedience is better than any sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22”Samuel said, “Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. This was the reason why Jesus taught us to pray the Our father to remind us to obey God always: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong BalinoDr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: God loves you!!!

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that this was never done before in any peace negotiations anywhere in the world. The purpose was to “capacitate” them (from combatants to development workers) and to start a modest template of development partnership and to find “comfort zones” with the donor community and the government’s development agencies. The original plan was that after the final peace agreement is done, then a massive development fund can be put together with the MILF taking the lead on the ground to improve the lives of the Bangsamoro.

CAPABILITY --- While my experience with the MILF convinced me of the leadership’s sincerity, the issue of “capability” however kept bothering me ever since. Unlike our AFP, the so-called command and control of MILF’s forces by its leadership were -- and still are -- not that tight as we normally expected.

Moreover, their communities host all sorts of armed groups (kidnap for ransom, criminals, private armed groups (PAGs) and it is too much to expect the MILF to have full operational control over all of them. Mamasapano is a stark example. Truth is, MILF numerically is a minority but they somehow showed they are carrying the torch for the Bangsamoro. The expectation was that if it is bestowed some level of authority, the MILF can eventually put some semblance of order to the disparate and challenging environment. But leveling of such expectations have some factors to consider.

Reality dictates that MILF , even if entrenched, cannot dominate the scene in areas like the island provinces of Sulu, Basilan and Tawitawi obviously due to tribal considerations and the preponderance presence of the MNLF there.

All told, tribal and ethnic considerations must be factored in the over-all picture because those who know these sensitivities are cautionary about this.

RECALIBRATE --With the 4 scenarios above at play. we may need to recalibrate things. We know that the “mantra” of rebel groups, MILF included, is to seek a “political settlement” first and foremost, before “development” can be done in their areas, protecting their constituents from being “coopted” and their “cause” consequentially shunted aside. The mantra is: peace settlement FIRST before development.

Perhaps, we can now all consider a paradigm shift: development SIMULTANEOUS with seeking a final settlement. With the need to restore confidence and rebuild lost goodwill, it may be best now that we jointly re-invent the approaches and the timelines. The MILF can be partners of the

government in this massive development work, in order to win or regain lost goodwill and trust WHILE WE ARE ALL STILL FINALIZING OR ENTRENCHING OR NURTURING THE PEACE SETTLEMENT. This is a win-win alternative. Improving the lives of people is always a winner.

Then the FINAL political settlement can follow. We need not force the issue now, if we can help it.

But if this is too radical a shift, then the best-case scenario is to change the discourse from political to development. The political settlement can be allowed to slowly evolve. The MILF will not -- or should not -- reject this because then it may give credence to the suspicion of some sectors that they give priority to political power than improving the lives of the Bangsamoro. For in the ultimate analysis, it is the latter that peace settlements are all about.

PEACE BUS --- As a final note. Sadly, we are all DISTRACTED from the intended main focus of the day. Investigations, blame games, calls for retributions and vengeance, seeking justice and accountability can well proceed on their own. But, these are all “side streets”. Our “peace bus” has detoured from the main route. By all means, let’s all recover our lost bearings.

Shall we?

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and facilities will be definitely ready for the Palaro,” Razal said.

For his part, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario is hoping that “the conference would ensure a smooth system, particularly in meeting technical requirements—especially those of the tournament managers on whom the fair and refined conduct of the sporting events are dependent upon.” (davaotoday.com)

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“This also means that the 3,177 workers in the Industrial Estate have been provided with, and are enjoying their rights and benefits in accordance with our labor laws. And being a labor laws compliant eco-zone, Phividec will continually be provided by DOLE with technical assistance to maintain its status through the DOLE’s toolbox of programs and services,” Baldoz added.

Through the years, Steag has consistently demonstrated its commitment to proactively promote the welfare of its workforce.

Beyond compliance, SPI ensures that it sustains a work environment that is safe, secured and conducive to the employees professional and personal growth.

Since start of its power generation business in 2006, SPI has sustained more than four million safe man hours

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with zero lost time due to accident and zero occupational-related illnesses. SPI has been a recipient of the DOLE’s Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) Award and the DENR’s Official Seal of Approval for superior environmental performance.

SPI’s 210 MW (net) coalfired power plant is located at the PIE-MO in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental and considered as one of the most modern in the island.

It has produced more than 11.5 billion kWh of electric power representing about a 5th of Mindanao’s total electric power supply.

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Plan for 2010 to 2030, specifically on the program known as “MindaNOW: Nurturing Our Waters Program.”

SEOULTECH also commits to become MinDA’s active and dynamic partner, especially for activities aimed for the peace and development of Mindanao and is expected to take part in other related activities and projects.

Dr. Byung Gyu signed the agreement to also take the lead in the implementation of the KOICA-funded project on dubbed as “Minimizing Natural Disaster Method to Climate Change: Search for Sustainable Development.”

The project intends to develop a water-management plan for Misamis Oriental province, Cagayan de Oro City and other neighboring cities in Northern Mindanao. It will also assist cities to generate power through dam construction, and develop a long-term strategic/urban plan for the target city/area beneficiaries.

The MOA signing coincided with the launching Tuesday of SEOULTECH and University of the Philippines-Diliman (U.P. Diliman) of a project dubbed as “Urban Renewal Planning for Natural Disaster Prevention Responding to Climate Change.”

The project is an academic partnership program supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA) in partnership with SEOULTECH and U.P. Diliman.

“The project aims to strengthen the Philippine’s capacity for research in Disaster Risk Mitigation and Management, as well as serve as a foundation for the establishment of Safe Cities in the country,” said Dr. Byung Gyu. Byung Gyu said: “Its objectives include cooperating to guide a comprehensive regional development plan; analyzing major disasters brought by climate change; developing a disaster risk reduction and management plan; push urban renewal initiatives which can be integrated into Northern Mindanao, which now lies in the path of typhoons, through a pilot model that can be easily adapted and

replicated by other regions.”

The project aims to conduct disaster mitigation research, per request of MinDA, on three levels: Macro Study for efficient regional development study, Micro Study for Climate Change Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of Mindanao, and Pilot Study of regional plan that can be adapted by other regions.

The expected outputs of the study include: A practical road map leading to the attainment of the Vision for Mindanao; integration of climate change projections in disaster risk reduction and management plans; extensive application of development planning research; capacity building for research and planning of partner institutions; and strengthened diplomatic ties between Korea and the Philippines.

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Mindanao (ARMM) with the aim to generate at least one million of signatures from individuals, organizations and institutions nationwide to support the ongoing peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and to underscore the call to end all wars in Mindanao.

“Peace is vital to the lives of IPs in Mindanao,” said Hilario Tanzo, the Deputy Regional Governor for the IPs in ARMM. Tanzo led the tribal people during the signature campaign for peace together with Upi Mayor Ramon Piang Sr. and the other top officials in the municipality.

“Wars have resulted to the displacement of thousands of IPs in Mindanao,” Tanzo said in a statement, adding that displacements uproot the IPS from their communities and lands.

“Move away the IPs from their lands and you kill them. It’s the wars that continually dislocate the IPs from their ancestral homes,” he pointed out.

He also emphasized the current calls of IP communities for peace. “Ang panawagan ngayon ng IPs ay sana wala nang giyera at matuloy na ang usapang pangkapayapaan (The call of the IPs now is to continue the peace talks and no more wars).”

On his side, Mayor Piang also expressed his people’s wish for lasting peace in Mindanao by saying “Lahat kami ang hangad ay matamo ang kapayapaan. Sana tuloytuloy na ang pag-uusap ng gobyerno at MILF (We all aspire to achieve peace. I hope the talks between the government and the MILF will push through).”

Mayor Piang also narrated the difficult times that the town of Upi had experienced due to armed conflicts.

He recalled that the town of Upi experienced the worst war in the 1970’s up to 1974, the conflict

against the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and with the MILF in the recent years.

He said worst effects of those wars include the displacement of the residents; the children stopped to go to school; and the loss of the livelihood of the people.

“Lalong naging magulo dahil nawalan nang hanapbuhay ang mga tao (The situation became worse because people lost their livelihood). We are tired of wars,” he emphasized.

“Naranasan namin ang giyera, naranasan naming matulog sa mga damuhan, magpunta sa evacuation center, walang makain.

Hindi na naming gusting maulit pa ang panahong iyon (We have experience war, we experienced sleeping on the grasses, lived in evacuation centers, no food to eat. We don’t want that to happen again.”

The Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is the key to the attainment of genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao, Tanzo and Piang both affirmed, adding that the proposed law includes the welfare of all residents in Mindanao regardless of tribe, race and religion.

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who arrived from Malaysia to Cotabato City on Sunday.

He also cited the seriousness of both the government and MILF panels in working hand-in-hand for peace in Mindanao and recognized the challenges that both panels face today, which he said can be “captured through understanding.”

“It’s time for us to turn to each other not on each other. Working for peace in the future is to work in the present mind. And peace cannot be achieved through violence it can only be attained through understanding. So let’s understand each other and proceed with peace. Together we can make it happen,” General Kasan pointed out.

IMT-M10 will be composed of contingents from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan and Norway.

On the same occasion, Brig. General Manolito Orense, chair of the GPH AHJAG and deputy commander of 6th Infantry Division also asserted his confidence that peace can be attained in Mindanao as long as everyone will do their share in working for it.

“The IMT-M10, just like the IMT-M9 will be another partner in the peace process. By working together, hopefully, we will be able to gain peace in the near future,” Orense said.

Anniversary of the passing of the ASIN Law (December 20, 1995) on December 20, 2015.

A scheduled launching of the of the Advocacy Campaign will be spearheaded by the Task Force. Slogans will be aired over the radio, printed in newspapers and stickers will be placed in conspicuous places, buses, private vehicles of advocates, public utility vehicles, houses, shipping companies down to the barangay levels.

The local government units, barangay health workers, healthcare students, midwifery and nursing students and other related health care courses will help facilitate the campaign.

BusinessWeek Corporation through its newspaper subsidiaries BusinessWeek Mindanao, Mindanao Daily News, MindanaoSTAR and Cagayan Times will publish and print all advocacy programs of the regional task force.

The reactivation and reorganization the Region 10 Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) are composed of the following agencies: Depar tment of Health (DOH)-Regional Office: a) Regulations, Licensing and Enforcement DivisionFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Section; b) Regulations, Licensing and Enforcement DivisionHealth Program Section; c) Local Health Assistance Division – Non Communicable Disease Cluster; d) National Nutrition Council – Regional Office (NNC); e) Population Commission (PopCom). Department of Agriculture X (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform X (DAR), Department of Education X (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Environment and Natural Resources X (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government X (DILG), Department of Labor and Employment X (DOLE), Department of Science and Technology X (DOST), Department of Social Welfare and Development X (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry X (DTI), National Economic Development Authority X (NEDA), National Commission on Indigenous People X (NCIP), Lead Agency for Advocacy-Philippine Information X (PIA), Bureau of Customs, Cooperative Development Authority X (CDA), Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Police X.

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(IDD) of the region will be arrested and minimized.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the lead agency for the campaign is now preparing for the forthcoming 20th

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All-new 5th Gen Mitsubishi Strada unveiled Story By: IRENE JOY B. DAYO

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LIENTS and partners across Cagayan de Oro City and nearby places gathered at Centrio Mall Activity Center last March 16, 2015 to witness the unveiling of the all-new 5th Generation Mitsubishi Strada, the latest and newest offer of

Mitsubishi Motors.

The launching made is in the lead of Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation, an official and authorized dealer of Mitsubishi Motors.

This model offers a variety of new features. Clients could enjoy the comfort of a passenger car and pick up-inone, since the all-new Strada also has reliability of a pick up to complement

their other needs. It also contains a sport utility concept that makes it new to customers taste.

In an interview with Mr. Masaaki Yamada, Assistant Vice President of Marketing Division for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, he revealed that Strada is ways better than the previous models. One is that they put more focus on the compatibility, which means that it is convenient inside.

“It is much more comfortable than the previous models because of some development of the body such as the J-line,” he said.

J-line is the keypoint for a vehicle’s comfort, space and maneuverability.

It is an engineering design to shorten the wheelbase, giving more space in the interior part. The maximized interior space would allow classleading legroom for truer comfort.

Moreover, the shortened wheelbase would also result to classleading minimum turning radius of 5.9 meters making the Strada easy to maneuver and drive.

“In this kind of development, we can achieve big prominence and much better compatibility compare to the previous models,” he added.

Aside from these, the all-new Strada also has distinguished features such as its minimalized aerodynamics that contribute to its stability and low fuel consumption; reliability and toughness; and cab structures which perform even under harshest conditions.

Prior to its launching, Mitsubishi Motors announced their promo of Pre-Order Savings Exclusive Reservation for all-new Mitsubishi Strada.

This is when the customer make a reservation payment of P10,000 and register in the promo site, he would be entitled to a P55,000 Pre-Order Saving Exclusive that allows him a reserved unit and ensures priority in delivery of his preferred color and variant once available. In addition, the P10,000 reservation payment will be deducted from the suggested retail price.

Further, reservations must be made from February 25 to March 22, 2015, and client should purchase the Strada on or before April 30, in the end of business hours.

Interested customers in Cagayan de Oro and nearby places could visit Mitsubishi Motors showroom of Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation located at Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Asst. Vice President for Marketing Division Masaaki Yamada is having a short discussion together with BusinessWeek Mindanao Corp.

Publisher Dante Sudaria.

A client test drives the white all-new Mitsubishi Strada.

Photo by Irene Dayo

Photo by Mark Francisco

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