Mindanao Daily Set A (December 12, 2016) by Mindanao Daily News

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Volume VI, No. 161

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December 12, 2016

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NDF asks:‘Why the turnaround?’ Duterte to NDF: no ceasefire, no release

By Carolyn O. Arguillas of MindaNews

DAVAO City––“Sorry, I cannot do that.” President Rodrigo Duterte said he will not release 130 political prisoners before Christmas day unless he receives a signed bilateral ceasefire agreement between the government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) peace panels and witnessed by the third party facilitator from the Royal Norwegian Government, claiming he has “conceded to the communists too much too soon.” “I have conceded to the communists too much too soon. As yet, I have to see a substantive progress of the talks. They are asking for 130 detainees to be released, all NPAs (all members of the New People’s Army). Sorry, I cannot do that. I cannot do it because uubusin nila ang baraha ko” (I will lose all my cards), See ASKS, page A11

DINNER WITH DUTERTE. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with National Democratic Front (NDF) peace panel chair Fidel Agcaoili and wife Chit, the Tiamzon couple Benito and Wilma for dinner at Bondi and Bourke Restaurant at Legaspi Suites, Davao City on December 2, 2016. Photo courtesy of Toto Lozano (Presidential Photo)

UNSAFE AT ANY HEIGHT: We hope this contractor or their client has insurance for their workers or the pedestrians or motorists passing by because according to a safety engineer, they are not using any grounding rods to block any induction or accidental closing of the wires that can electrocute the linemen. They are also working during a rain which is always a threat to the workers and the people passing below them. We wonder if the linemen are even aware of this. Taken on December 3, 2016 at the intersection of F. Abellanosa and Gen. N. Capistrano streets and C.M. Recto Avenue just before the Licoan flyover around 4:35 p.m. under the pouring rain. Photo by Mike Baños for Mindanao Daily

NDF peace consultant: No release, no ceasefire By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The Communist rebels will only agree to a muchneeded bilateral ceasefire if

the Duterte administration will fulfill its promise to release the political prisoners who are still languishing in jails all over the country, a National Democratic Front (NDF) peace consultant

said. Alfredo “Ka Paris” Mapano said the NDF and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), are ready to sign any agreement that would formalize the

declaration of the bilateral ceasefire provided the government will make good on its commitment to let go the political prisoners. Mapano said he was dismayed at the pronounce-

ment of President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday that he will only release the political detainees if the NDF will sign an accord binding both parties to declare See PEACE, page A11

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Filipinos urged: ‘Oppose death penalty’

Filipinos need to unite against the reimposition of capital punishment more urgently than ever amid attempts to “railroad” the passage of the death penalty bill, a ranking Catholic archbishop said. Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan said it is a “tragedy” that the proposed measure is being pushed for approval in Congress before Christmas. “In resisting the threat of the restoration of the death penalty, we cannot be disunited or indifferent. On this pro-life issue let us truly unite. Come out and make a stand!” said the prelate. Voting 12-6-1, the bill restoring the death penalty for all heinous crimes hurdled the House justice committee on December 7. House Speaker Panta-

leon Alvarez, one of the co-authors of the bill, said he is confident the measure will be approved by the Lower House by Christmas. Railroad Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the bishops’ Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, said lawmakers allied with the Duterte administration are “trying to railroad” the passage of the bill. This was despite the fact, he said, that during the committee hearings the anti-death penalty advocates presented pieces of evidence that the death penalty is not a deterrent to crime, is anti-poor, and violates international agreements. “ The major ity blo c Congressmen just wants it passed, period. And they want it fast as it is among

the campaign promises of the incumbent President,” he said. Diamante urged those who believe in the sanctity of human life and the dignity of every person to “stand up and resist this railroad attempt to pass this anti-life and anti-poor measure.” “Let us make a more forceful stand against the death penalty,” he said. “Now more than ever we need to act fast and swiftly to counteract the prevailing culture of death in our society.’ Work together Next week, the death penalty bill is expected to be debated on second reading. Diamante called on the faithful to show their opposition to capital punishment and show support for antideath penalty lawmakers. “Let us all work together to uphold the sanctity of life!

Manila Auxiliary Bishop Pabillo at Christ the King Seminary. (Photo: Oliver Samson)

No to the death penalty! Yes to justice that heals!” he added. In Pangasinan, Villegas also called on the faithful to join a prayer rally at the Parish of St. Dominic in San Carlos City on December 12. “I am calling on the God-loving people of the Archdiocese of Lingayen – Dagupan to come together in prayer to resist the treat of the death penalty in our country. The death penalty is contrary to our Catholic moral life,” he said in a circular that enjoined the faithful in his archdiocese to hold a “Prayer Rally for Life” on Dec. 12, 2016, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. “This is a conscience call to stand up for life,” said Villegas. (R. Lagarde/ CBCPNews)

Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan (Photo: Br. John Francis Aberion, RCJ)

Addressing the drug trade by killing people, most of whom are poor, will not resolve the problem, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo told over 200 faithful during a Mass at Christ the King Seminary on November 8. “Those who suffer are mostly helpless and poor people,” said the prelate. Over 5, 000 lives had been lost to the state’s war against drugs just few months into Duterte’s term. But the drug trade continues to thrive, he said, despite the bloody campaign. ‘Culture of death’ “The culture of death

in the country is creeping,” stressed Pabillo. Just recently, the House of Representatives committee on justice approved the reimposition of the death penalty. Fr. Ranhilio AquinoCallangan expressed his opposition to the restoration of capital punishment in a Facebook post on Dec. 2. The priest said: “There is a fundamental reason that the death penalty should not be imposed… No factfinding proceeding is ever infallible, and when you punish with death you must be infallible.” No due process

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Vince Casilihan, a human rights group leader in Bicol, also expressed opposition to the death penalty in a social media post on December 7. He said: “Even without death penalty so many are dying without due process.” Casilihan said the death penalty will make the already corrupt judicial system of the Philippines even worse. The proposed House measure is seeking to penalize with death 20 crimes, including treason, rape, parricide, murder, infanticide, kidnapping and serious illegal detention, plunder, importation of dangerous drugs, possession of drugs, and criminal liability for planting evidence. (Oliver Samson / CBCPNews)

Vital bridge in Koronadal to be reopened GENERAL Santos City–– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will reopen to public transportation on Saturday, Dec. 10, a vital bridge in Koronadal City that was destroyed by a major flood in June last year. Engr. Reynaldo Tamayo Sr., DPWH Region 12 director, said Friday the reconstruction of the Namnama Bridge in Barangay Namnama is already complete and is considered as “already passable” to all types of motor vehicles and other means of transportation. He said the project’s full completion was about a week ahead of its contract period, which will expire on Dec. 16. See VITAL, page A11

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Duterte says Federalism will solve country’s woes e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

petition... because this country is ruled by just a few oligarchs. And they owned the power,” he added. “The essence of the blossoming of the economy is actually competition, and major trade and services must be freed from the control of only few families. Elections in the Philippines is violent because of the feudal system that still exists until today,” Duterte said. President Rodrigo Although he favors Duterte on Thursday opening up the country (December 8) pushed to investments, he said for the adoption of fedhe would oppose selling eralism in the country, arguing that it is the only of lands under a federal form of government. solution to Mindanao’s This is something not secessionist problem as negotiable to him, believwell as to improve the ing that people must not economy and people’s be building their houses living condition. on lands owned by someThe President howbody else. ever said implementing The President said a federal form of governfederalism will also benment must also entail efit regions that are rich opening the economy to investors to spur compe- in natural resources. For instance, in the Bicol tition. region, local govern“Unless you open the ments have no say in the Philippines...Alam mo prangkahan tayo--I’m not management and use of up to anything anymore. power derived from area. This is because of the Hindi na ako makatakbo. current unitary governSana just ponder on it. ment setup, the President Sleep on it,” he said in said, noting that with a speech during the 7th anniversary of the Feder- federalism, regional government will have more alismo Alyansa ng Bicol power over its resources. here Legaspi City. President Duterte “Habang ‘di mo also warned that without buksan lahat for comRepublic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 28 Mambajao, Camiguin IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF PURA ANGCOG SALVA PURA A. SALVA-LAURIO, Petitioner, - Versus THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL and PHILIPPINE STATISTIC AUTHORITY, Respondents. X----------------------------/ ORDER An amended petition for correction of entries in the certificate of live birth was filed by Pura SalvaLaurio alleging that she was born on April 3, 1961 at Mambajao, Camiguin to spouses Constancio Arallas Salva and Fortunata Clavite Angcog-Salva She secured a copy of her birth certificate from the Central Office of the Philippines Statistic Office and discovered that the number 1 in her typewritten birth year was superimposed with a number two to make it appear that she was born in 1962, instead of 1961 which is her true and correct birth year. The same superimposed year likewise appears in the Records of the Local Civil Registrar of Mambajao, Camiguin By reason of such superimposed number two (2) in the printing of the year 1961, the space in the said certificate live birth “RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR BY” is dated April 16, 1962 instead of April 16,1961 and the space “THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY “ is likewise dated April 16, 1962 instead of April 16, 1961 and the vaccination date is MAY 3, 1962 instead of MAY 3, 1961 the true and correct respective year. Petitioner’s mother concluded that the alteration of petitioner’s birth year from 1961 to 1962 was purposely intended by the informant Bonifacia Ladera who attended to petitioner’s birth to avoid the inconvenience of executing an Affidavit of Delayed Registration because it appears in the said Certificate of Live Birth, particularly Entry No. 20 thereof, that the fact of birth was only registered and received in the office of the Local Civil Registrar on April 16, 1962 As a matter of fact, petitioner’s mother could not recall to have executed an Affidavit of Delayed Registration. Finding the petition in form and substance, let this care be heard on MARCH 14, 2017 at 8:30Am at Hall of Justice, Mambajao, Camiguin Any person having or claiming interest may within FIFTEEN (15) DAYS from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Petitioner is directed to furnish the Office of the Solicitor General, Local Civil Registrar of Mambajao, Camiguin and the Philippine Statistics Authority with copies of this Order and the amended petition within five days from receipt hereof.

SO OREDRED

November 23, 2016 at Mambajao, Camiguin. (SGD). NANNETTE MICHOTE E. LAO Presiding Judge MDN: Dec, 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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federalism, the country may lose Mindanao as Muslims push for selfdetermination. The next generation will face tremendous challenge in keeping the country intact and there

could be continued fighting as a result of Muslim secessionist initiative. President Duterte also told Bicolanos that he will relentlessly fight corruption, encouraging them not to be afraid to

expose corruption in the bureaucracy. “Ang Pilipino kasi... let’s have a change of paradigm. Ang Pilipino kasi kawawa because hindi tayo assertive lalo na ‘yung taga-bukid. Dapat

matuto yan sila,” he said. The President said he will be strict against corruption and will immediately fire personnel proven to be engaged in corrupt practices, even if they are his friends. PND

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TWO more weeks.... Christmas evokes memories and sentiments that travel with us treasured gifts of our hearts. It is the time for reflection of the year past, of things we’ve done to make a difference in the lives of others. Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo, fellow Philippine Star columnist voiced it out very well already several years ago. It’s indeed a time for thanksgiving for the blessings received, and for the trials and pains that helped shape, strengthen, and mold us to become better persons. “Hay nako” - the typical Philippine expression, I have adopted many times since living in the Philippines for good. What on earth am I here for? The more I look around,

garding all parts of our life can’t be or can’t remain as a permanent state of affairs. Incompetent and incapable leaders, who are still being able to continue in their own monstrous, unhindered and impertinent style are every country’s poison and reason for decline. During the last weeks, I received innumerable religious and philosophical literature and invitation from several institutions. I must confess, that I have been confused many times. I am sorry and I really wish to apologize, if I reject most “of this stuff ”, and, if I decide NOT to answer such emails or text messages. Sure, it’s is Christmas time, but.... May the love and humility the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ signified remain

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the more people I’m able to observe: stranded people in my places worldwide, still having the optimistic smile on their faces. More and more people are losing their bearings and are getting muddled in their lives. If political leaders confuse us more instead of leading us in the right way, we cry out for a satisfying answer through the institutional church. Modesty will never get them what they actually deserve. Charity and brotherly or sisterly love, as the bible teaches us, are becoming foreign terms. Moral and human values are badly needed to drive and our energy and vigor in our daily life as we stroll into painful indifference and peppered egoism. Our daily ill feelings re-

brilliantly-executed masterstroke by Duterte to smoke out the true connection of Marcos with illegal drug syndicates which were being linked to him, in particular by confessed Region 8 drug kingpin Kerwin Espinosa. Indeed, if this was the true reason behind Duterte’s order to Dela Rosa to reinstate Marcos, we should all rejoice and sing praises to the President. But then, why was this strategy not used insofar as other PNP generals who were also implicated, by Duterte no less, as protectors of drug syndicates? Why were the generals named by Duterte not allowed to continue serving at the PNP in order to smoke out their connections, too? What was special with Dela Rosa that it was only to him that this “smoking out” strategy was applied? -oooIS ANDREA DOMINGO’S CHILD WITH CLARK IMMIGRATION? Can someone please help me here? I mean, I read somewhere (or I think I read somewhere), in the Internet I am sure, that a child---or a daughter---of Chairman Andrea Domingo of the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is the incumbent head of the Bureau of Immigration office at the Clark Freeport Zone. Is this true? If so, can I be provided with the link to this Internet story through

the email address or phone numbers listed below so that I can read the entirety of the story again? On the other hand, if Chairman Domingo or her child, or any other officer or employee of the Immigration office in Clark can help, I would appreciate it greatly. -oooFOLLOWING JESUS AFTER STUDYING HIM: The order of Jesus, our God and Savior, in Matthew 28 goes in part like this: “… Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” When viewed intently together with the succeeding sentence which says, “baptizing in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”, one cannot help but notice that Jesus was not just asking for the people to become simple believers. He wanted them to become “disciples”. Being a “disciple”, of course, means more than simple believing. Merriam-Webster Dictionary tells us that a “disciple” is a “convinced adherent”, which, from the point of view of the AND KNK Church, means a person who is following Jesus after he has studied who He really is and what He has done. -oooPROOFS THAT JESUS IS GOD: Consequently, it is clear that a “disciple”, as required by Jesus to be done to all the nations, should have devoted much time for studying the Bible, seeking out what its verses are

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actually saying about Jesus being God and Savior. The objective of this study is to convince the “disciple” that there is Biblical proof that Jesus is God and Savior. As far as the AND KNK Church is concerned, it has made as its mission to teach its members about the proofs shown by the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, by the disciples of Jesus and by those who do not believe in Jesus, confirming that Jesus is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who came down from heaven, in flesh and blood, so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook.com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

Daily inspiration

Words can sting vulnerable spots

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Wounds are no longer visible to others when they heal. However, the memories and emotions remain. Without knowing, our words can sting vulnerable spots where wounds have previously healed. We should always try hard to be mindful and encouraging.

In other words, master the art of exhortation. Encourage others today, and remember that God heals your wounds if you so accept. Reflection “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” -Psalm 147:3

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Human Rights violations continue to rise amid peace talks THE worsening human rights violations in Mindanao have been disregarded by the Duterte government despite the unilateral ceasefire of the GRP and his declaration of support to the peace talks. The relentless military operations of government troops in the rural communities have resulted in the encampment of community schools, extra-judicial killings, harassment and vilification involving community teachers, peasants and lumad leaders of progressive organizations. These operations are being justified by the Duterte government through the continued implementation of Oplan Bayanihan and in the guise of community peace and development program (COPD). On the other hand, trumped-up charges, surveillance and harassment continue to haunt activ-

ists, Lumad teachers and peace advocates in urban centers who incessantly called for the pull-out of military forces in the rural communities. The case of Amy Pond who is on hospital arrest at the Southern Philippines Mindanao Center (SPMC) was the classic example of trumpedup charges perpetrated by military assets. Pond is a teacher and curriculum developer of the Salugpongan Ta Tanu Igkanugon and former Southern Mindanao Coordinator of the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines was arrested in Cebu City last August 19, 2016. Since July 2016, there are at least eight cases of extra-judicial killings and two enforced disappearances have been recorded. The military personnel from the 39th, 68th, 66th and 46th Infantry Battalions are responsible of these extrajudicial killings occurred in

Southern Mindanao region. One of these cases, was the killing of environmental anti-mining activist Joselito Pasaporte in Compostela Valley province last October 13. On the other hand, the enforced disappearances of Dabis Mogul and Macky Bael both environmental activists in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat early on December has something to do with their environmental advocacy against the Consunji company who is currently expanding their mango plantation and mining operations. The continued vilification and harassment of parents and teachers of the Center for Lumad Advocacy and Services (CLANS) in the municipality of Palimbang has resulted in the disruption of classes of hundreds of Dulangan Manobo school children. The local government of Palimbang, Dep Ed and DSWD officials

On International Human Rights Day: “We say, enough!” Human Rights have taken a serious beating the past few months. The sneaky burial of the dictator Marcos was an assault on the thousands of human rights victims of the dictatorship. The unjust detention of more than 400 political prisoners is a continuing human rights violation and a breach of signed rights agreements by the Philippine government. The militarization happening in the countryside throughout the country, in the guise of development operations, continues to terrorize the people and undermine peace efforts

by the President and the NDFP. Finally, the death toll in the government’s war on drugs is a shocking picture of impunity and police abuse that cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Lately, there have been congressional efforts to revive the death penalty. A general with questionable human rights record has been made Chief of Staff of the AFP. Some Palace officials have sent out a trial balloon on the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. It is with these developments that we call on the people to go out, protest and stand for human rights on December 10. It is with a great sense of urgency that we ask the people to protest.

The Philippine State has been committing these human rights violations under various pretexts; drugs, terrorism, counter-insurgency, peace and development and so on. The abuses are being justified by various pronouncements f rom President Duterte himself. The Marcos burial is not a mere legal issue because it is a historical, political and human rights issue. The release of political prisoners is not a matter of leveraging in the peace negotiations but a matter of justice long denied. A government that claims to be democratic can never justify the imprisonment of citizens because of their political beliefs,

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Malate Construction & Dev’t. Corp. represented by Gioyanni J. Olivares has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house & lot packages in Ecoverde Sierra located at Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City and more particularly described as Lot 2752 & 2754, Cad 237, now Pcs-10-005054 containing an area of 45,393.0 Sq. Meters and covered by TCT No. T-137-2015001479.

Notice is hereby given that Malate Construction & Dev’t. Corp. represented by Gioyanni J. Olivares has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house & lot packages in Ecoverde Sierra located at Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City and more particularly described as Blk 1-A L 1-12; Bllk 2-A L 1-39; Blk 3 L 1-27, containing an area of 6,094.0 Sq. Meters and Blk 17 l 2-32 with an area of 2,428.0 sq. m and covered by TCT No. T-137-2015001479.

Cagayan de Oro City this 7th day December 2016.

The foregoing project is being utilized as compliance for Ecoverde Sierra & Ecoverde Homes located at Indahag, Cagayan de Oro and Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, respectively in accordance with Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279. All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication. Cagayan de Oro City this 7th day December 2016.

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GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

motoring

Monday

December 12, 2016

Ciaz and Super Carry named category winners at the CAGI awards 2016 Accolades continue to pour in for automotive company Suzuki Philippines this year as it recently bagged a “double” at the prestigious Car Awards Group, Inc (CAGI) Gala Awards Night. Suzuki Philippines’ all-new Super Carry Utility Van won as 2016 Car of the Year for the Commercial Utility Vehicle (CUV) Category while the Suzuki Ciaz 1.4 bagged the 2016 Car of the Year award under the Subcompact Category. As the first diesel engine model Suzuki introduced to cater to the Philippine market, the all-new Super Carry exudes uncompromised strength, high quality performance and superior loading capacity. Along with the pressing issues the country is currently experiencing, Suzuki’s first entry to the utility commercial vehicle segment is equipped with a Euro-4 diesel engine – enabling the vehicle to address the growing needs of the micro, small and medium enterprises in a manner that truly cares for the environment. Suzuki Ciaz 1.4,

meanwhile, is not all about being snazzy and glitzy. It thrives on bestin-class performance and fuel efficiency, while providing unmatched comfort and roomy interiors for passengers, easy maneuverability, and robust luggage capacity rarely found

in other sub-compact sedans in the market. Suzuki Philippines (SPH) General Manager for Automobile Shuzo Hoshikura, delightfully enthused, “Suzuki Philippines is once again thankful and humbled by this recent accolade, which serves

as a testament to our relentless passion in producing top-quality vehicles that cater to the needs of the automotive and commercial markets. We are grateful to our loyal customers, and the trust they have generously bestowed on us will continue to

motivate us to develop better and more reliable vehicles in the coming years.” Established in 2004, CAGI is composed of motoring editors from some of the most respected publications in the Philippines. The group recognizes

winners of the year through independent and comprehensive testing with qualitative and quantitative criteria. Vehicles are being reviewed based on all vehicle attributes, including safety features, competitive price and appearance.

Top podium finish for Team Suzuki Pilipinas at SAC Finals Team Suzuki Pilipinas once again made the country proud as they conclude the Race 2 of the last leg of the Suzuki Asian Challenge (SAC) at the top spot. The Philippine national anthem was played

for the first time at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand as Mario Borbon gave the Philippines its very first win in motor sports at the said track. This is also Team Suzuki Pilipinas’ 2nd championship title

at the SAC this season. Team Suzuki Pilipinas’ performances have improved greatly over the months. With a podium win at every leg of the race, they proved to be a strong force to reckon with. Held last December

2 to 4, 2016, the team showed an overall impressive race. 30 year-old Mario Borbon proved that his years of experience and perseverance at the race track will one day bring him his 1st top position at the SAC

podium finishing with a time of 2:16.781. Coming from behind during the practice race, the Visayas rider showed his improvement during Race 1 as he led the pack in one of the laps of the race. More hopeful on the second and final round, he was able to maintain a good position during the race together with EJ Sobretodo who was also leading during the 5th and 6th lap. However, Sobretodo crashed due to a collision with a Sri Lankan rider during his last turn leaving Borbon to lead the remaining of the race. Meanwhile, the very strong Mindanao rider April King Mascardo managed to stay at the 6th Place. Sobretodo, Mascardo and Borbon’s final standing is at 5th, 6th and 7th place respectively. The final round of the SAC ended gloriously for Team Suzuki Pilipinas with a sweet victory for our fellow Filipinos.

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MILF, Maute group clash in Lanao-Maguindanao border Monday, December 12, 2016

COTABATO City––Fighters belonging to the National Guard of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) based in Barira town in Maguindanao clashed with members of the Maute group who attempted to enter the province to escape ongoing military operations in Lanao del Sur, an Army official said Friday. The Maute group occupied Butig town in Lanao del Sur early this month, triggering a military offensive that forced several

“Yes there was an encounter between Maute and the MILF after the former’s withdrawal from Butig town military offensive,” says Major General Carlito Galvez, 6th Infantry Division commander. n

residents to flee. Butig lies adjacent to Barira Major General Carlito Galvez, 6th Infantry Division commander confirmed the clash. “Yes there was an encounter between Maute

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and the MILF after the former’s withdrawal from Butig town military offensive,” Galvez said. Major Carlos Sol, head of the government’s Coordinating Committee on Cessation of Hostilities

(GPH-CCCH) said their counterparts from the MILF-CCCH informed him that one MILF rebel was wounded in the clash. He said medics and an ambulance were trying to get the wounded rebel to the nearest hospital. 37th IB troops were waiting for advise from the MILF on where to fetch the wounded rebel and possibly airlift him using a military helicopter. Von Al Haq, MILF vice chair for military affairs said reports were still

sketchy but confirmed that dozens of their men headed by Commander Gidada encountered the Maute group at around 7:30am Friday. The clash took place in the thickly forested area of Sultan Base in Barira, site of the MILF general headquarters. Galvez added that Army ground commanders were instructed to coordinate and assist the MILF and prevent the Maute group from penetrating Maguindanao or neutralize them.

The government and the MILF, which are yet to conclude the peace process, have a ceasefire agreement, as well as an agreement to work together in the interdiction of suspected criminals and terror groups. (Ferdinandh B. Cabrera/ MindaNews)

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Another lunar show this December People have another chance to see the Earth’s moon up close this December during the last supermoon event of 2016. “The best time to observe the moon is after 12 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 14) but before dawn that day while it is still dark,” said Dario dela Cruz, chief of astronomy of the state weather bureau, PAGASA. Unless cloudy skies prevail, the moon during that period will appear bigger and brighter than usual, dela Cruz said. The moon then will still be hours away from being a full moon at 8:06 a.m. Wednesday (Philippine Standard Time) but will appear that way due to the celestial body’s more-thanusual nearness to Earth,

he said. The distance of the moon from the Earth then will not be the perigee or nearest, which for this month is 358,564.36 km. at 7:29 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 13), but will still be enough for a closer view of the celestial body, he pointed out. Supermoon is the word astrologer Richard Nolle reportedly coined at about 1979 to describe the occurrence of either a new or full moon that is coming within 361,524 km. or 90 percent of its approach to Earth. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said that at present, supermoon already broadly refers to a full moon that is closer than average to Earth. The moon reaches its perigee and is closer to Earth at certain times as, according to NASA, the

former revolves around the latter in an elliptical orbit. Dela Cruz noted that the moon this early Wednesday can still be considered a supermoon since it is already nearing full moon state and is at closer-than-usual distance to Earth. “For this December, it will be difficult to view the moon at perigee on Tuesday and when it becomes a full moon on Wednesday since both will occur during daytime,” he said. He said if weather is favorable, however, people can still view the moon’s expected distinct appearance during pre-dawn hours on Wednesday. According to NASA, a supermoon can be as much as 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than a full moon at its apogee or farthest distance from Earth. Clouds and glare of ur-

ban lights can however mask such increase in the moon’s brightness, NASA noted. This month’s supermoon won’t be as big and bright as it appeared last Nov. 14, dela Cruz clarified. “The supermoon last month was closer to Earth,” he said. PAGASA said the moon then was only 356,621.66 km. from Earth, the closest distance since January 26, 1948. “The moon won’t be seen this close to Earth again until Nov. 26, 2034,” PAGASA noted. Earlier, dela Cruz allayed fears about the occurrence of supermoons, citing the absence of scientific basis supporting beliefs surrounding these events. “Supermoons are normal astronomical occurrences,” he said. Except for some above-average tidal rise due

to the moon’s closeness to Earth, he said the occurrence of supermoons has no adverse impact. Among the beliefs associated with supermoons are the kindling of lunacy among these events’ viewers and the onslaught of long-term problems from altercations during these celestial occurrences. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND AND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

By Catherine J. Teves of PNA

ALEXANDER Y. NELMIDA Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2009-10-176

DANNY C. VILLARET Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2422 (2011-10-1871)

DARIUS A. WAGA Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2369

ENRIQUE G. LIGAN Applicants

CASE NO. 2016-10-2421

ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing Applicant ELSIE MENDOZA,with the Case No. 2016-10-2154(2011-10-1810) to extend the validity of CPC to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line;Within CDOC to any point in Region X and vice versa with use of six(6)units not as publish. OUR APOLOGY LTFRB-X;CDOC

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ALEX G. REYES Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2013-10-1346

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City PETER LIM CASE NO. 2016-10-2423 Applicant/s (2011-10-1680)(2009-1505) NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Ozamis City and from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of FOUR(4)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO. OICRegional Director, LTFRB Region 10, this 8TH day of December, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ELSIE T. MENDOZA CASE NO.2016-10-2420 Applicant/s (2011-10-829)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the approval of amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Claveria Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6,2017, at 2; 00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director LTFRB –Region 10, this 8th day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of Certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Gaisano to Kisanlu and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2016 at 10; 00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8TH day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For The Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line; within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao, accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2016, at 11;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB Region X, this 29TH day of November 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Bukidnon Province and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB –Region 10, this 8th day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the approval of amendment of route to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director,LTFRB-Region 10, this 8th day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB-Region 10, this 8TH day of December, 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City NESTOR B. ELLOREN Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2424 (2011-10-1787)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line ;B3 Bulua to National Highway –Gaisano –LKKS –Liceo and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2017 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region 10, this 9TH day of December, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 12, 2016

MDN: Dec 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GARMONES MARKETING & GEN. SERVICES CASE NO. 2016-10-2429 Rep. By; KAREN MARIE BURDEOS OSIN Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service along the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of three(3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 22, 2016, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB Region 10, this 9th day of December, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 12, 2016

MDN: Dec 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City OSIAS GUYANO BUTRON Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

CASE NO. 2016-10-2428

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City OPHELIA S. LOOC Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2355 (2011-10-1792)

MDN: Dec 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

HUEJACK M. JARDIN CASE NO. 2016-10-2430 Applicant/s

JULIUS JAMES S. LAGAAC CASE NO. 2016-10-2426 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within the City of Cagayan de Oro and from said place to any point in Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2016 at 11;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,OICRegional Director,LTFRB-Region 10, this 9TH day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority TO Extend the validity a certificate of public convenience to operate SHB Service on the line;Cagayan de Oro to Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,OICRegional Director,LTFRB-Region 10, this 7th day of December,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director,LTFRB-Region 10, this 6TH day of December ,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from the said place to any point in th Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director,LTFRB 10, this 9TH day of December,2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 12, 2016

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Monday, December 12, 2016

CHR assures transparency in landmark climate change hearing The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) plans to tap technology and the Web to promote transparency in hearing the historical petition to probe human rightsrelated impacts of climate

change-driving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 47 companies. “We’ll broadcast the hearing live so people can monitor this in real time and submit to us their comments

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 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 12 & 19, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SOFRONIO S. VILLARBA has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “CANDELARIO” to “SOFRONIO” in the Birth Certificate of CANDELARIO SERANO VILLARBA who was born on Feb. 2, 1961 at Digos, Davao and whose parents are Miguel Q. Villarba and Pantaliona F. Serano. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than December 19, 2016.

(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2016-103

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172 & Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SEMELITO JR. A. ENOY has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error & Change of First Name particularly SEX from “F” to “MALE” ; DATE OF BIRTH from “Mar. 28 1971” to “JANUARY 26, 1971” and Change of First Name from “DANDY” to “SEMELITO JR.” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DANDY ALCANTARA ENOY who was born on January 26, 1971 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Benedicta B. Alcantara and Semelito C. Enoy. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2016.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that FRENIE M. TUNDAG has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FRENIE MOSQUIDA TUNDAG who was born on 05 April 1994 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Leni a. Mosquida and Fredito N. Tundag. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 2016.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 12 & 19, 2016

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that CHARIELOU S. SISTER has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHARIELOU SAGAL SISTER who was born on 04 April 1996 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are LUZANTA MABALA SAGAL and CHARITO BILLARES SISTER. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 2016.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIQUIT P. ESPINA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SALVACION MARIQUIT” to “MARIQUIT” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SALVACION MARIQUIT PATERNO who was born on September 6, 1955 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Joaquina Macapil and Luis Paterno. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 2016

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2016

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

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0220-2016 (R.A. 10172)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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 served to the public that ROSE ANN ONG GALINEA has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ZILLIANNE RAUZ GALINEA CARAMPATANA, who was born on 31 October 2013 at Butuan Doctor’s Hospital, J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are RAUZIL ACTO CARAMPATANA and ROSE ANN ONG GALINEA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 21 December 2016. (SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES FELIX B. CRUZ AND SHEILA U. GAMOLO-CRUZ,

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SHERELYN S. SOLANGON has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SHERELYN SANTOS SOLANGON who was born on 16 April 1991 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Sarina S. Solangon and Unknown. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 2016. (Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2016

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2016-102

FELIX B. CRUZ AND SHEILA U. GAMOLO-CRUZ Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

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

ORDER

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

titioners, carbon majors must be heldaccountable for violating Filipinos’ rights to life, food, water, sanitation, adequate housing, the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health and self-determination resulting from climate change’s adverse impacts. “Climate change interferes with the enjoyment

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

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 9, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City,both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at # 65 Zone 2, Cugman Cagayan de Oro 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 from each other for two (2) years now,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 9, 2013, 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 January 4, 2017 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 1st day of December, 2016.

rights violations or threats of violations resulting from impacts of climate change. The petitioners cited a study by scientist Richard Heede, who identified such carbon majors as main source of climate change-driving global emissions of carbon dioxide and methane, which are among GHGs. According to the pe-

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

JAY A. JUSTALERO AND JENNY GRACE S. QUINTERO Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2016

possible, he noted. “The world is watching us,” he said. In September 2015, environment watchdog Greenpeace and other civil society organizations as well as disaster survivors filed before CHR a petition seeking an investigation into responsibility of top fossil fuel-using companies - the carbon majors - for human

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

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FLORDELIZA G. LEBUMFACIL has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MARIA DELIA” to “MARICEL” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA DELIA OBINSA LIBUMFACIL who was born on January 18, 1967 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Aurora Obenza and Leonardo P. Lebumfacil. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2016.

IN RE: PETITION TO DIVORCE OF THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN SPOUSES SPOUSES OLIVER “ABDULLAH” EBOÑA JAY A. JUSTALERO AND JENNY GRACE S. QUINTERO AND CUSTODY OF THE ONE (1) CHILD,

on the case,” CHR Commissioner Roberto Cadiz said during a press conference Thursday on updates regarding the petition. Global interest in the petition and forthcoming hearing - the world’s first national investigation on the human rights-climate change nexus - highlights need to make the undertaking as transparent as

IN RE: JOINT PETITION FOR THE APPROVAL AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES JONATHAN C. DAYOT AND HAZEL D. LEYTE,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2016-104

JONATHAN C. DAYOT AND HAZEL D. LEYTE, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EDWIN A. DAMASCO AND RITA VALENZUELA- DAMASCO,

CIVIL CASE NO.2016-104

EDWIN A. DAMASCO AND RITA VALENZUELA- DAMASCO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on September 2, 2000 at Manticao, Misamis Oriental,both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Purok 6, Punta Silum, Manticao, Misamis Oriental and Purok De Oro zone 3, Poblacion, 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 from each other for five (5) years now since 2010,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 2, 2000, 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 January 4, 2017 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 1st day of December, 2016.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on September 14, 2005 at Iligan City,both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Purok 3, Brgy., Tacub, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte 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 from each other for two (2) years now,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 14, 2005, 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 January 4, 2017 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 2nd day of December, 2016.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on June 24, 1992 at Cagayan de Oro City,both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at the address of the undersigned counsel at 109 Tiano Bros. St., Cagayan de Oro 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 from each other for ten (10) years now,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 24, 1992, 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 January 4, 2017 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 1st day of December, 2016.

MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2016

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2016

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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Talks... from page A5

Battalions and AFP Special Forces have continue to wreak havoc in Manobo, Talaandig, Mamanwa and Banwaon communities. These military forces used and encamped in community health centers, barangay hall, day care centers. Meantime, a total of 426 political prisoners continue to languish in jail. They are political dissenters and activists who have been slapped with false criminal charges or whose political acts of rebellion have been criminalized. While a majority of them were detained under the Arroyo and Aquino regimes, they will certainly serve as the Duterte government’s “prisoners of conscience” if they continue to suffer the injustice of wrongful detention. President Duterte had been correct in offering a general amnesty for these political prisoners but it is apparent that sections in the AFP leadership are in vehement opposition to this sincere move on the part of the president. Moreover, the appointment of the newly installed Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año who is known to the aggressive arrests and killing of the members and leaders of progressive organization including Jonas Burgos is likewise seen to aggravate the rising number of human rights violations. We urge President Rodrigo Duterte as the Commander in Chief of the AFP to rein in his military forces against its utter disregard and sabotage of the ongoing peace process. The continuation and intensification of Oplan Bayanihan clearly promotes the legacy of the dreaded Aquino Regime which left a trail of blood spilled by activists, rights advocates, and community leaders. President Duterte should not squander his political capital by pandering to rightist and hawkish forces in his administration. He should realize that his antiimperialist rhetoric should translate, among others, into the scrapping of Oplan Bayanihan which had been patterned after the 2009 United States Counterinsurgency Guide. Oplan Bayanihan stands opposite to a just and lasting peace! We demand to President Duterte to uphold previously-signed agreements in the GPH-NDFP peace negotiations. The breakthroughs he has made in the peace process must be sustained by remaining sincere, desisting from laying down preconditions, and, as he had promised, keeping his ears on the ground. As an alliance of human rights groups in Mindanao, we in Barug Katungod Mindanao call on President Duterte to: • Scrap Oplan Bayanihan • Genuinely uphold the unilateral ceasefire; order troops back to their barracks

• Stop deceptive Peace and Development Outreach Programs (PDOP) and Reengineered Special Operations Teams (RSOTs) • Pull out AFP troops from communities, schools, and civilian premises • Release political prisoners without preconditions; general amnesty now • Support and sustain the GPH-NDFP peace talks!

Enough... from page A5

much more criminalize them by charging and convicting them based on common crimes. The deployment of troops in civilian communities cannot be justified by saying the State has the right to deploy troops wherever it wants. The rising drugrelated-killings – whether by police or so-called vigilantes – cannot be justified by Duterte’s “war on drugs.” The President keeps saying that we cannot build a nation on the bones of dead Filipinos. Yet the bones keep piling up. The death toll keeps rising and there are no indications that the abuses will stop. We have supported the President’s initiatives in asserting national sovereignty, resuming the peace talks and implementing propeople reforms. However, we will not countenance and we strongly denounce his stance on many human rights issues. Our protests on December 10 are addressed directly to him as Chief Executive and Commander in Chief. He has to stop the killings. He has to end the militarization of the countryside. He must release all political prisoners as a matter of justice. He should not aid in the rehabilitation of the Marcos family and pave the way for their return to power. The President must listen to the people, not the generals, big business, multinational corporations, opportunist politicians, corrupt justices and other vested interests. Human rights is taking a beating under Duterte and the people say “Enough!”

Asks... from page A1

Duterte told reporters at the groundbreaking rites for the Bicol International Airport terminal in Legaspi City on Thursday afternoon. In a statement on Friday (Dec. 9), NDF peace panel chair Fidel Agcaoili said Duterte’s latest pronouncement is “disturbing and disappointing, being a complete turnaround” from the commitments he made to him and NDF consultants Benito and Wilma Tiamzon during a dinner at the Legaspi Suites in Davao City on December 2 “where he categorically committed to pardoning 40 convicted political prisoners and releasing 130 sick and elderly political detainees before Christmas.”

Monday, December 12, 2016 Duterte said the political prisoners are his aces and if the NDF keeps asking for more prisoners to be released every meeting, it will be like playing a poker game. “Maubos ang baraha ko. I-release ko lahat yan, ano pa ang pag-usapan namin?” (I will lose all my cards. If I release all of them, what will we be talking about?), he said. He said he wants a document from the government and NDF peace panels with the Norwegian facilitator as witness, “that there is an agreement for a ceasefire for an indefinite period until such time that we can sort out things…” Agcaoili said the President’s branding of the political prisoners as “all NPA” is a “rash accusation” that “betrays his adherence to his predecessors’ policy and practice of detaining political prisoners on the basis of trumped-up criminal charges and using them as hostages to leverage and pressure the NDFP into an indefinite ceasefire or negotiated capitulation.” He said Duterte’s allusion to the peace negotiations as a high-stakes poker game is “deplorable, as it tragically leads to the inhumane treatment of close to 400 political prisoners as trump cards and the callous sweeping aside of justice by his deft playing hand.” The government facilitated the release of 22 political prisoners who are serving as NDF peace panel consultants shortly before the start of the first round of formal peace talks in Oslo, Norway in August. Since the Duterte administration took over on June 30, the two parties have had two rounds of formal peace negotiations. Each party has declared a unilateral ceasefire in August. They were supposed to have come up with a bilateral ceasefire agreement in late October but no agreement has been forged. “I do not want a war with anybody. I do not want to kill…I am tired of killing. Tapos na ako niyan,” Duterte said. Later at the 7th anniversary of the Federalismo Alyansa ng Bikol, Duterte said he engaged in a long debate with the government peace panel on the matter of the release of 130 political prisoners. “Ang sabi ko (I told them) ‘No, I will not give it to you. Mauubusan ako ng baraha’ (I will lose my cards). By the time … we have the grand finale…. wala na akong baraha (I won’t have any card). ..‘I have conceded so much too soon.’ That’s about it,” Duterte said. But Duterte said he would release the 130 prisoners if he receives a signed ceasefire agreement. “Give me a ceasefire agreement … and I will release the 130” (I will release the elderly and the sick first), he said, adding many of these detainees

are 70 years old and are no longer physically fit to take up arms “pero ‘yung mga hardcore na mga NPA fighter, kalokohan yan…” Agcaoili said Duterte’s “rash accusation” that the political prisoners are all NPA members is in “gross violation” of bilateral agreements such as the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) signed on March 14, 1998 and the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) signed on February 24, 1995, which his administration has reaffirmed. As a former prosecutor, Duterte “knows that the criminalization of political offenses violates Philippine and international jurisprudence as well,” Agcaoili added. Thirteen political prisoners have died while in detention, 12 under previous administrations and one under the Duterte administration – the 66-year old Bernabe Ocasla who passed away on November 28. “What brought about President Duterte’s change of heart in just a matter of days is for him to answer to the Filipino people, especially the families, relatives and supporters of the political prisoners whose hopes and trust in his word are fast eroding,” Agcaoili said, adding he can “still redeem himself in their eyes” if he “makes good his word of releasing all of the close to 400 political prisoners soon after a bilateral ceasefire agreement is signed.” “His own pronouncements that he can release political prisoners within 48 hours belie previous statements by the OPAPP (Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process) and GRP peace panel that they have been working in earnest for the release of 50 to 200 political prisoners but that the judicial processes require some time to effect the release,” he said. He said the NDF had announced it would sit down with the GRP peace panel and work on a bilateral ceasefire accord “and have it ready for signing by the third week of January by the parties’ respective principals.” He explained that the bilateral ceasefire “can take effect in 48 hours, the timeframe within which the President said he would order the release of all the political prisoners.” Agcaoili reiterated that NDF’s stand on the release and amnesty of political prisoners “as a matter of justice and compliance with agreements,” noting it will serve as impetus to a more stable ceasefire and vastly improve the atmosphere for negotiations on socioeconomic reforms.” The third round of formal peace talks has been scheduled for January 18 to 25 in Rome.

Peace... from page A1

a cessation of hostilities. At present, the government and the rebels have declared their respective unilateral ceasefire. He said Duterte has already announced the release, but made a turnaround recently. “We have always honored our agreement with the government. We expect the government to do the same,” Mapano said in an interview Saturday. He said the political prisoners deserved to be set free as most of them are in jail due to trumped-up charges and many of them are already suffering from illnesses. He said Duterte’s pronouncement has put the political prisoners, who are now waiting to be released, at a disadvantage. According to the human rights group Karapatan, there are 401 political detainees in various prisons in the country. Karapatan noted that of the 401 prisoners, 130 are sickly, 33 are elderly, 33 are women while 49 have been imprisoned for more than 10 years. During the term of former President Benigno Aquino III, about 296 of them were illegally arrested, while 15 were imprisoned under the present administration. Freeing the political prisoners was one of the issues raised during the observance of the International Human Rights Day on Saturday (December 10).

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of our fundamental rights as human beings hence, we demand accountability of those contributing to climate change,” they said in their petition. They noted the Heede study is of “serious importance and consequence to the Philippines due to the country’s high vulnerability to impacts of climate change.” According to experts, such impacts are increasing onslaught of extreme weather events as well as sea level and temperature rise. “We must think out of the box on how to exact accountability for climate change,” the petitioners’ legal representative Grizelda MayoAnda said at the press conference. She cited the petition against carbon majors as an opportunity to explore ways of exacting such accountability. CHR’s hearing on the petition could also pave the way for policy reforms that will help protect the public from climate change, she said. Fossil fuel use isn’t cheap as this has adverse effects on public health, the environment and climate, she noted. “Our development perspective must change and be more attuned to the times,” she said. About 20 of the carbon majors already filed before CHR and other venues respective responses to the petition, Cadiz said. “The responses varied - some were cooperative while others questioned CHR’s jurisdiction to hold the inquiry,” he noted. Cadiz also said CHR approved the petitioners’ motion for additional time to prepare their consolidated reply to such responses. They have until Feb. 14 next year to submit the consolidated reply, he noted.

A11 “We want to give as much leeway for submitting what will facilitate resolution of issues raised in the petition,” he said. CHR is open to giving the carbon majors the opportunity to prepare a corresponding consolidated reply if these companies want to, he continued. “We can possibly give such respondents a month to submit that,” he said. Government has not yet ruled out use of fossil fuel in Philippine power production but Greenpeace Southeast Asia Executive Director Naderev Saño remains optimistic about CHR’s hearing on the petition. “We realize the political realities surrounding the case but welcome CHR’s national inquiry into the matter,” he said at the press conference. Cadiz said CHR would set a pre-inquiry conference next year so the petitioners and carbon majors could identify issues to be tackled during the hearing. He said after both camps agreed on issues to be tackled, other details pertaining to the hearing would be discussed next. The hearing could take about six months, said Cadiz. “Hopefully, we can already have a resolution of this case by December next year,” he said. Such resolution could be a highlight of the annual global observance of Human Rights Day (HRD), he added. HRD commemorates UN General Assembly’s 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, UN General Assembly passed resolution 423 (V) inviting all States and interested organizations to observe Dec. 10 of each year as HRD. (PNA)

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The agency initially scheduled the opening of the structure last Dec. 6 but was reset due to some necessary works. The Namnama bridge, which is classified as a provincial bridge, was among the three bridges traversing the Marbel River in Koronadal City that were damaged by the floods in the area on June 24 last year. The bridge’s center foundation and three-slab flooring totally collapsed, requiring the construction of a new 60-meter structure. “The reconstruction of the bridge was made as a top priority at is considered a high-impact infrastructure that will directly help a lot of people in the area,” Tamayo said in a statement. The rebuilt structure is a “60 linear meter pre-stressed concrete girder bridge with two spans at 30 meters each, resting on bored piles” traversing the Marbel River in Barangay Namnama. The project, which started last June, has an approved budget of P70 million but the winning bid made by the contractor, Gemma Construction Corp., was only P60 million. The bridge, which is within the Koronadal-Columbio road, connects the center of Koronadal City to three outlying farming barangays — San Jose, Namnama and Avanceña. The road also leads to several barangays and the centers of the municipalities of Lutayan and Columbio in Sultan Kudarat. Koronadal City is the regional seat and center as well as among the key commercial centers of Region 12. Tamayo described the bridge as an “essential permanent link” towards the city proper of Koronadal. “It is very beneficial to residents in the area, especially to to farmers and local commodity vendors,” he added. (MindaNews)

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Create New Traditions at home this Christmas Barbie Dapul, VP for Consumer Globe Broadband.

Internet connectivity has become a necessity for many Filipino homes. A reliable access gives every member of the family many possibilities to shape their digital lifestyle. Globe Broadband reinforces their commitment to provide these connections through its line-up of offers launched at the recently held Wonderful World with Globe 12. “During the first quarter of 2016, we announced that we will connect two million homes with fast Internet by the year 2020. We’ve made strides in expanding our reach to different key cities around the country and we are proud to be fulfilling our mission one city at a time,” said Barbie Dapul, Vice President of Globe Broadband Marketing. At the start of the year, Globe Broadband transformed and powered Binondo, Manila to a “one digital city” using fiber technology. This was followed by a rollout to other key cities such as Quezon City, Cebu City, and Davao City. To complete an enriched home digital lifestyle, Globe Broadband also launched its new and improved customizable plans with 3x the speed and 3x the data allocation set to transform homes into the ultimate entertainment hub. For this wonderful time of the year, Globe Broadband gives its customers new traditions in family entertainment with engaging content, plus a portfolio of devices to bundle it with. Those who like to watch movies, TV shows and sports can use the faster broadband connection to enjoy content from Netflix, HOOQ, and NBA League Pass. Plan 1299 and up comes with 6 months free access to all three apps. Must-watch programs await everyone in the first quarter of 2017 starting with Netflix’s awaited release of the TV adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. On the other hand, those looking for local favorites can watch Erik Matti’s On the Job mini-series, exclusively available on HOOQ, based on the award-winning film of the same title. Those who like to listen to music can play their favorite tracks

on Spotify, or belt them out on Sing! Karaoke by Smule, while those who like to play games can avail of Garena, Steam, PlayPark, or GameClub game e-pins. Kids can also join in on the fun with YouTube Kids on Globe Broadband. YouTube Kids, is a free app offering digital learning through engaging and educational content. Disney Channels Apps are also readily available for kids to access their favorite Disney Channel shows. Both apps can be viewed on your home’s TV with a Google Chromecast, a media streaming device that lets users cast and mirror their favorite shows, movies, music, and games to their TV. Apart from Google Chromecast, Globe Broadband lets subscribers customize their broadband plan depending on their interests. They can choose from a vast array of devices such as an Apple TV, high-definition TV sets from Samsung and TCL, Bose speakers, or a Sony PlayStation 4. To assist broadband users, Globe Broadband also launched Just So You Know (#JSYK), a series of online tutorials that educates customers on frequently asked questions on broadband to optimize their internet experience. “We have definitely shifted to the digital age. The family now experiences new ways of doing things from watching their favorite series or listening to their type of music. This digital shift allows us to continue coming up with new ways to provide for our customer’s needs through a fully packed Broadband plan,” continues Dapul. As Globe Broadband fulfills its promise of connecting two million homes by 2020, it positions itself at the forefront of this next level digital entertainment experience as the Filipino’s partner in giving them the ultimate digital lifestyle at home. Watch and learn what you can do with your fast broadband connection at http://broadband. globe.com.ph/learnbroadband. For more information on the new Globe Broadband plans, visit http://shop.globe.com.ph, call the Globe hotline at 730-1010, or visit any Globe Store.