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RDC-X consults LGUs on priorities Presents RDP guidelines and Ambisyon Natin 2040

RDC-X Chairperson and Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri, Jr. pushed for the bottom up process in the formulation of the Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022 by conducting consultations with the provinces and highly-urbanized cities in the region. This is to ensure wider participation of concerned stakeholders at the local level, ensure ownership, and enlist commitment and support of the LGUs in the entire planning process. The local consultations were actively led by Governor Zubiri with strong support from Governor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo of Camiguin; Governor Imelda Q. Dimaporo of Lanao del Norte; Governor Herminia M. Ramiro of Misamis Occidental; and Governor Yevgeny Vincente V. Emano of Misamis Oriental; Mayor Oscar S. See consults, page B3

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DOH-Caraga urges support for Oplan: ‘Iwas Paputok’ By ROMELYN ESTHER TORRALBA, Contributor

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Health in Caraga has once again urged the public to exercise vigilance in celebrating the holiday season and the coming year. In efforts to make the traditional merrymaking a safe and wholesome activity, it has come up with Oplan: Iwas Paputok with the theme, “Iwas Paputok, Fireworks display ang Patok! Makiisa

sa Fireworks Display sa inyong lugar”, which focuses on the healthy tips to avoid injuries caused by firecrackers. This year’s campaign targets children and parents while it promotes other safety options to venerate the season. National data show an increase of eight percent in the number of injury cases from 2014 to 2015 with 10-14 (33%) years

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Valencia Job Fair hires on the spot 33 applicants VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon - About 33 got hired on the spot during the annual job fair organized by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Bukidnon in Valencia City, Bukidnon in Novemeber this year. D OLE-10 Bukidnon Head Raul L. Valmores said

that the City Government of Valencia through its Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Manager Elna B. Guzman collaborated to provide employment opportunities to new entrants to the labor force, jobseekers or career shifters and to supply companies who are See hires, page B2

(Clockwise:) Consultations held in Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Camiguin. (Inset photo:) RDC-X Chairperson and Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri, Jr. delivering his message during the provincial consultation in Misamis Occidental

DOLE-10 turns over P1.5M BUB project to Oroquieta associations ORO QUIETA CIT Y -The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Misamis Occidental released P1.5M check to fund livelihood projects of various informal sector under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) in November this year in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. City Vice Mayor Lemuel Acosta joined the beneficiaries, as well as the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) staff and some city councilors who were also present during the event.

Mis. Occ. PFO Head Leonardo G. Rodrigo said that DOLE-X Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante turned-over the checks worth (1) P500,000 to 26 beneficiaries of the Rice trading and Skills Training of Oroquieta City Differently-abled Persons Inc.; (2) P500,000 for the Bamboocraft Livelihood Project of Oroquieta City Bamboocraft Producers Association with 50 recipients; and to the (3) 120 members of Banana (Cardava) Production under Coco Plantation of Com-

munity Participatory Action Research Inc. (CPARI) worth P500,000 of financial assistance. Akin to the vision of DOLE in providing employment opportunities especially to the low-earning population, director Agravante said, “These funds shall be utilized for projects specific to the needs of the community, as identified in their respective local poverty reduction action plans and if the project is sustained, they can request See project, page B2

DA employees association holds 11th nat’l confab in Davao City. The Department of Agriculture Employee Association (DAEA) is currently holding its three-day 11th national convention in Park Inn by Radisson in Davao City. Yesterday, Dec. 15, the election of officers of DAEA was held with Engr. Isabelita Buduan from Davao City DA office elected as the new president. Also elected were Jose Manquera (from Bureau of Soil and Water Management Manila) as vice president for Luzon, Jonie Natividad (Iloilo City, Region 6) as VP for Visayas, Lourdes Rudinal (Cagayan de Oro City, Region 10) as VP for Mindanao, John Gamboa (Butuan City, Region 13) as secretary general, Rosalinda Alonzozara (Region IV) as treasurer, Alma Israel (Region XI, Davao City) as deputy secretary general. They were sworn in by Atty. Leo Leuterio, the city agriculturist, in behalf of Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio. The 11th DEA national convention has for its theme, “DEA, kaagapay sa pagbabago tungo sa mura, sapat at ligtas na pagkain para sa Sambayanang Pilipino”. During the first day, Wednesday, the DAEA-NEC milestones for 2012-2016 plan, chapter accomplishments and treasurer’s report were presented to the body. Orientation on public sector unionism for new members was also conducted and the proposed expansion of the medical assistance and mortuary fund was also discussed on Wednesday, DAEA convention participants would have a tree planting activity at Manambulan, Tugbok district in the city where they would also distribute vegetable seeds to farmers in the area. sara castor

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Take efforts to have the things that you are asking for The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December16, 2016-Friday) Matthew 7:7-12”Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. “Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a

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for an additional funding for enhancement.” Meanwhile, Rodrigo explained that BUB is an approach that seeks to alleviate poverty through allocation of funds while intensifying citizen engagement in the budget planning process as well as strengthening government and basic sector partnership. The association composing of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Oroquieta City who are generally jobless are into rice trading business that will establish a selling outlet at the city proper which shall be open to the public and to the members. Additionally, with the initiative of the chapter presidents, they will purchase bulk of rice sacks and will be sold to the members in their respective barangays that will be fully paid on the next preceding month during the monthly meeting of the association. Another strategy to be undertaken as termed by the Association President Nila Manlawe is the cash and carry basis. “In this, the customer can get better/competitive price that is slightly lower as compared

stone? “Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets: In Genesis1, God cre-

to credit transaction where additional charge shall be added on top of the markedup price,”, she said. On the other hand, the target beneficiaries of the Bamboocraft Production are mainly the producers of sunlight breaker and amakan who were already equipped with the necessary skills in making such products. However, since the project includes the enhancement of their products, the beneficiaries shall undergo capacity building training on packaging and marketing as well as skills development trainings in making bamboo handicrafts for ‘pasalubong’ gift) items. According to the Bamboocraft Producers Association President Concepcion Pateno, “Since there are no other producers of the same product within the city, there are no direct competitors, thus, will warrant good market positioning of the products.” Lastly, the CPARI Association involves planting of 30 hectares (has.) of banana (cardava suckers) at six different rural barangays, each barangay will have one ha. as communal demo farm under coco base project. Moreover, the product to be sold will be cardava

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ated all things for our benefits. The problem is you never utilize and use it properly to produce something for your sake. We are lazy many times in doing something for the betterment of our lives. We want easy lucky living but disastrous ending. I agree in prayer but it is nothing when you do not work and take efforts to have the things that you are asking for. You need

banana fruits from the respective target barangays. The farmer-beneficiaries shall ensure that their produce is of high quality, yet affordable. In a message, CPARI President Alejandro Baluyos expressed her gratitude to the DOLE-X and the city government of Oroquieta City in bringing livelihood projects to the poor and disadvantaged families in their locality. “The LGU (Local Government Unit) has been a good partner of DOLE in the successful implementation of their various livelihood projects. As such, I am hoping for another positive outcome after 60 days, during the monitoring phase”, director Agravante added. After the ceremonial turnover, vice mayor Acosta guaranteed full support being the Accredited CoPartner (ACP) of the said livelihood project, assuring that the project will be closely scrutinized to facilitate its proper implementation. “Among hangyo sa katawhan nga dili nato ni usikan kay dako kayo ni nga oportunidad gihatag sa atong gobyerno pamaagi sa atong pinalanggang DOLE sa Region 10 (We are asking the beneficiaries not

to labor with God’s help and in that way, fruits will come in your way. Do not ask God and do nothing because it is useless. Ask God and do it. Finally, this Gospel reminds us to pray always and in that way, your humbleness is manifested. Once you pray, you show to God that you have nothing to do without him in your side. Prayer is done only by human being like you

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Placement, Inc.; Euroasia Philippines, Inc.; Placewell International Services Corp.; Al Assal Manpower Inc.; Bright Star Placement Corp.; and Light and Hope Overseas Placement Agency. City Councilor Glenn P. Peduche, and also chairman of the Committee on Labor and Employment, thanked DOLE, “On behalf of our City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas and his constituents are very grateful of the services and programs of the Department of Labor and Employment. We are very happy that our constituents can avail these programs, it will surely help our job seekers to be able to find job easily.” Meanwhile, Pearl Tan, 22

years old of P-2B Barangay Lumbo of the city was one of the six who was HiredOn-The-Spot (HOTS) at Convergys Philippines, Inc. as Customer Service Representative. Tan was grateful for hiring her, “I was happy I was hired on the spot. Being a Call Center customer representative was my dream job!” She is an AB English graduate at Central Mindanao University and in now eagerly awaiting to go to Convergys Philippines, Inc., in Cebu City. Valmores bared that 779 jobseekers attended the job fair and 33 HOTS. (Reyna L. Tagailo, LEO III/DOLE-X/ Bukidnon Provincial Field Office)

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in need of manpower with qualified applicants. Valmores reported 21 local companies had joined the Job Fair: Philam Life; BDO Unibank, Inc.; Concentrix Services Corporation; M. Montesclaros Hospitality Inc.; Rural Transit Mindanao Inc.; Fast Distribution Corporation; Davao Citihardware, Inc.; Philippine Call Center Institute; Teleperformance; Robinsons; NVM Marketing, Inc.; Gaisano – Valencia; Rhean Cycle Mart; Laviña General Hospital, Inc.; (Alrose Group of Companies; Lapanday Diversified Products Corp.; Centro Supersales Inc./Goodforce Trading Inc.; Unifrutti Tropical Philippines, Inc.; Bukidnon Pineapple Workers Cooperative; Convergys Philippines, Inc.; and Bukidnon Sub-Transmission Corp. Likewise, nine overseas recruitment agencies also participated, Iexcel Manpower Corporation; Pacific Star International; YHMD International Manpower Services, Inc.; FVJ Overseas

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NORTHERN MINDANAO REGION, Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE ECONOMIC HOUSING PROJECT

NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE MAIN SUBDIVISION PROJECT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Malate Construction & Dev’t. Corp. represented by Giovanni 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.

Notice is hereby given that Malate Construction & Dev’t. Corp. represented by Giovanni 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.

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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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.

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The foregoing project is utilizing the lots within Ecoverde Sierra & Ecoverde Homes specially Blk 1-A L -12; Blk 2-A L 1-39; Blk 3 L 1-27, Pcs-10-005054; Blk 17 L 2-32, Pcs-10004743 as its compliance pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279. All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH

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old as the most affected group. An Executive Order banning fireworks nationwide was put on hold for next year. This will allow government to evaluate its impact on the fireworks industry and find practical alternatives to achieve injury-free Christmas and year-end celebrations. In Caraga, firecracker injuries were remarkably high in 2015 (81) compared to 2014 (16). Majority of the cases were due to Piccolo, affecting the 0-10 years old age goup. About 50% of the type of injury was blast trauma while 91.1% of the cases were active involvement. In 2014, Surigao del Sur registered the most number of firecracker injuries while in 2015, Agusan del Sur had 18 cases. “Our call is just the same. Let a professional operate fireworks. For our local government units, we encourage community fireworks display; for parents, look out for your children at all times to avoid injuries and accidents. We also persuade the public to use safe merry-making instruments and alternative noise-makers like ‘torotot’ and car horns instead of firecrackers,” DOH-Caraga Regional Director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr. said. Llacuna also issued an advisory on welcoming 2017

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in a healthy and harmonious manner emphasizing tips on handling firecrackers and measures to avoid injuries. “In case of an injury due to firecracker, immediately wash wounds with clean running water until visible dirt and gunpowder residues are gone,” Lincuna added. DOH coordinates with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for the Iwas Paputok campaign.

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Moreno of Cagayan de Oro; Vice-Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz of Iligan City; and Mayor Marie L. Guingona of Gingoog City. In his message, Governor Zubiri urged everyone to actively participate in the consultation and come up with meaningful and concrete recommendations in the formulation of the successor Regional Development Plan for 2017-2022. “As the Chair, I can be your Champion in lobbying for support from the President, ” he said. “I considered this consultation as an opportunity to meet and discuss with the regional and local stakeholders on what is best for our region and for the provinces and cities in the next six years,” Governor Zubiri added. The activity also served

PROVISION OF AN AID FOOR MOBILTY TO BARANGAY 19 RURAL HEALTH UNIT, GINGOOG CITY MISAMIS ORIENTAL – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PEALEZ handed over wheelchairs for the Rural Health Unit and for the individual recipients in the said barangay represented by Rural Health Midwife Ms. Niza A. Canete with the presence of the Barangay Chairman Melchor L. Apolinar and other RHU staff of Barangay 19, Gingoog City. These wheelchairs were given to Joel Mendrez, Leonardo Inso, Kent Cyrus Rivera, Pedro Tucmo and Sivero Ampo which will be utilized in their day to day activities. This program is supported by the Department of Health. photo supplied

as a venue in advocating the “Ambisyon Natin 2040” which was approved by President Rodrigo R. Duterte and adopted as a guide in crafting the four (4) medium-term Philippine and Regional Development Plans that shall be implemented until 2040. The consultations were largely participated by local

officials, members of the 2022. The RDP, 2017-2022 its meeting on December local development coun- is scheduled for presenta- 15, 2016. (Peleta B. Abejo, cils/local Sanggunians, and tion to the RDC-X during DRD, NRO-X) province/city-based priMindanao Dai ly vate/business sectors and TA R P S - S T I C K E R S - E W S non-government/people’s ta rpaul in b ack l i t f il m organizations. s t ick er pa n a f l e x bil l bo a rds pho t opa per Local issues and concerns, programs, projects, 881-0100 policy, and research agenda 0935-1613398 were generated and inputted mdntarps@gmail.com w w w.mindanaodailynews.c om into the draft RDP, 2017-

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FIBECO Held its 34th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. was organized on May 13, 1972 and electricity distribution covered 12 Municipalities and one city in Bukidnon. From its foundation the cooperative served the people in Bukidnon guided by its mission (“To be a model distribution utility in Terms of Viability service efficiency, quality and reliability, employee morale and social commitments”) and vision (“a world class globally competitive, Financially stable and member-consumer owned electric distribution utility serving as a catalyst of change towards total consumers satisfaction and improvement of quality of life of the community. Sunday November 27, 2016 FIBECO celebrated its 34th Annual General Membership Assembly participated EDGARDO RAMA MASONGSONG by 12,000 member-consumer with year theme “Total member consumers’ satisfaction through quality efficient with innovative service”. Undersecretary Benito L. Ranque, of the Department of Energy (DOE) was NEA Administrator introduced by Director Felix G. Vergara, gave his inspiring message to the people in the community which according to him are the prime partner and supporters for the welfare energy services. One also of the guest was former I-CARE Party list Representative Edgardo Rama Masongsong now appointed as administrator of National Electrification Administration (NEA) by President Rodrigo Duterte. In his speech he recalled how cooperative was created through Presidential Decree 269. FIBECO Agma connected the six different district covered through video conferencing technology. AGMA was initiated to update the member consumer of the present situation of power industry. Reynaldo B. Balaba. CPA REYNALDO R. BALABA, CPA FIBECO OIC General Manager facilitated the FIBECO OIC General Manager video presentation of Fibeco Annual reports and program of 2015. Pangkabuhayan showcase as major prizes for grand raffles (1) Unit Multicab (7) Motorcycles and Master of the Ceremony was Armand Cantoy – Institutional Services Department (ISD) head.

USEC Ranque led the Oath taking of the newly elected board Of directors: BOD Villaflor, BOD Camillo Pepito Jr., BOD Bote.

(L-R) MIS Maritime Corporation President Edgardo Lacson, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, GMA-7 Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon, and NOW Corporation Chairman Thomas Aquino share their insights and best practices at the PCCI CEO Breakfast Fourm.

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(L-R, Front Row) PCCI President George Barcelon, Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT-Enabled Services Group Mike Frausing, and PBC&E Chairman Angelito Colona formalize the partnership between Globe and PCCI. (Center, Back Row) PCCI Chairman and Philippine Ambassador for Trade Relations Benedicto Yujuico lead the PCCI Board of Directors in witnessing the MOA signing.

Globe to PCCI: Be with us in building one digital nation Globe Business, the enterprise information and communications arm of Globe Telecom, led the discussion on connectivity- the various challenges it faces and the telco’s initiatives to improve service at a panel session alongside dignitaries from numerous Philippine chapters of chambers of commerce at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and

Industries’ (PCCI) CEO Breakfast Forum. Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal discussed “Building One Digital Nation”, further expounding on the telco’s challenges on Philippine internet, the rollout of investments to improve mobile and broadband services, and how all of Globe Telecom’s efforts are now directed to

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Sendong benefit concert THE CDO Independent Musicians, an Organization that gathers all amateur bands of the City, will be conducting a benefit concert entitled “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: A tribute concert for Typhoon Sendong Victims” in collaboration with the Philippine Eagles and many other sponsors. The said event will fall on the 16th day of December, 2016 at Buena Oro Covered Court, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City; this is also the 5th year of remembering our brothers and sisters who passed away due to the tragic incident. Twenty-eight bands in different

genres will perform, including: Fuel, Icama Muco, Syntax Error, Fallen Debriz, Northern Sparks, Thorre, Take You, Among The Gentiles, Beerjeans, The Atoms, Perfect Average, Crown City, Infinite Escape, Dodu Abrio, Deminion, Trinity, Friend Zone, DEO, Cookies and Cream, The Signs, Acoribs, Fahira, Victor Puppet, Undecided, Springlif,. Gnarly Kids, Buena Oro Bands and Mar Yamson. Join us in remembering our loved ones who were separated from us by Typhoon Sendong. mark francisco