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NEWSBREAK--Just came in from Cagayan de Oro submitted by Froilan Gallardo revealed that four pump boats filled with an undetermined number of passengers left from Villanueva town, on stormy weather, bound for Dumaguete to attend a wedding were declared missing. Search and rescue See HISTORY, page A7

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CAGAYAN de Oro City--Four pump boats loaded with passengers bound for Dumaguete City from Villanueva town in Misamis Oriental on Friday nearly capsized due to rough seas and strong winds, a rescue official said Saturday.

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Lawmaker to DENR: Be fair to small scale miners A LAWMAKER has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to “give due considerations to alleviate the pitiful situation” of the country’s small-scale miners “instead of threatening them of losing their decades-old source of livelihood.”

Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate, chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources, made the call Thursday (December 15) during a gathering of small-and large-scale miners in Itogon, Benguet, where he also said that the Mining Act of 1995

is “lopsided in the favor of largescale mining corporations.” “The DENR cannot just dismiss the operations of small-scale miners as illegal and demand it to stop. This is livelihood for thousands of people, and it has been so for generations especially here in the

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All 18 passengers, among them minors, are safe. P/Ens Mary Ann Solares of the Philippine Coast Guard in Northern Mindanao on said the rough environment forced the boats to scatter in various directions. Solares said two of the small boats turned back and sought safety in the

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Cordillera,” Zarate said in a press statement. “Secretary Gina Lopez must heed the plight of the ordinary small-scale miners. Instead of closing them down, it must push for the modernization of our See fair, page A7

The country’s model of politics can be a game changer when it comes to the Duterte administration’s firm resolve to revive the death penalty in the country, a Catholic priest said. S o f a r, Franciscan Fr. Robert Reyes of the C oalition Against Death Pen- Reyes alty (CADP) said many legislators are against the capital punishment. “But the problem is our politics! It’s a politics of compromise and accommodation,” said Reyes, who is also known as the “running priest.” This early, he said, some congressmen are already insinuating that it will be hard for them to go against the administration “because they have to survive politically.” “This is about survival. As early as now, they are already thinking See LAWMAKERS, page A7

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BOC seizes 2 oil tankers with P700m smuggled fuel Tuesday, December 20, 2016

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) scored its first big break against oil smuggling in only six months on the Duterte watch with the seizure of two oil vessels carrying a combined 45,000 metric tons (MT) of smuggled fuel worth P700 million in the port of Limay in Bataan. Newly appointed Deputy Customs Commissioner Edward James Dy Buco said the M/T Alpine Magnolia and the M/T Malolos, which were carrying the smuggled

fuel, were also seized by the customs agents. The two vessels have a combined estimated value of P300 million, Dy Buco said. Dy Buco said the BOC caught its big haul when Limay Acting District Collector Julius Premediles received information from a reliable informant about the arrival of the M/T Alpine Magnolia and the possibility that the ship could be carrying smuggled fuel. “District Collector Julius Premediles called the at-

tention of (Customs) Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon regarding the arrival of M/T Alpine Magnolia carrying huge amount of fuel products. Upon verification with the office of the DepComm for AOCG, it was noticed that the load Port Survey Report (LPSR) contained serious inconsistencies,” Dy Buco said in his report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. Dy Buco said a team from the Commissioner’s anti-smuggling task force,

armed with a Letter of Authority and a Mission Order, was immediately dispatched to the area to monitor the movements of the vessel and the actions of its crew members. “In the afternoon of December 15, 2016, M/T Malolos Limay was seen to have shipsided with M/T Alpine Magnolia and discharging of fuel started. This was done without lodgment or filing of entry. No duties and taxes were paid. This is pure smuggling in violation of Customs laws and regulations,” said Dy Buco, who heads the BOC’s Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG).

He said Premediles immediately issued a Warrant of Seizure and Detention covering the two oil tankers and its contents of fuel. “The vessels were included in the apprehension because they were obviously used in the commission of smuggling,” Dy Buco said. The apprehended cargo was consigned to S.L. Harbor Bulk Terminal Corp., said Dy Buco, adding that the BOC was now readying charges against this Bataanbased company. Dy Buco also reported to Dominguez that since Premediles took over, revenue collections in the port of Limay substantially im-

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proved, with the District of Limay thus far collecting about 60 percent of its Php 2.5 billion assigned target for December. Premediles is a member of the BOC’s Committee on Revenue Enhancement (CORE). According to Dy Buco, “Premediles was designated to Limay in the later part of October to manage the low performance of that Port. Due to efficiency and hard work, the collection of the port substantially improved and greatly helped the bureau surpass its target in November.” The BOC recently announced that it had exceeded its collection target of P36.45 billion by 12 percent in November, as revenues already reached P40.239 billion.This amount is 27 percent higher than actual collections of P29.061 billion in the same period last year. “Pursuant to the instructions of the President to fight corruption and all forms of criminality, the BOC will not stop in working hard to fight corruption and smuggling, especially of significant products such as oil and agricultural goods,” Dy Buco said in his report to Dominguez.(PNA)

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Dagon sa Hoyohoy: A Review

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W hen I watched the dance-drama “Dagon sa Hoyohoy”(Amulet of the Breeze) last Friday (December 16), I was convinced that Dagohoy—a Boholano hero—was indeed an icon to be emulated for his grit, strength, and nationalism. Retelling of Dagohoy’s story is important because he established an independent government for the island during the triumphant rebellion against Spanish colonizers which lasted from 1744 to 1829. The hero’s lineage was undocumented, probably because of the Spaniards’ disinterest in recording the exploits of a man who humiliated them. A centenarian grandson of the brother of Dagohoy’s brother and successor—Placido Sensano—explained that Francisco Dagohoy was born in 1724 in Cambitoon, a barrio of Inabangan (now Inabanga). The hero’s surname was unknown; “Dagohoy” was believed to be a “num de guerre” chosen for a good reason, coming from the Boholano words dagon (amulet) and hoyohoy (breeze). And why such a name? According to accounts, Dagohoy had an amulet necklace which gave him an advantage in battle. His supernatural powers endowed by the amulet could make him appear and disappear at will and jump from one riverside to another or from hilltop to hilltop—thus the attribution for a breeze because it was the characteristic of his “birtud”. He was eventually called

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“Dagangan” by his followers playing up his ability to glide among the hills. Truly, a name has a meaning, so Dagohoy’s exploits could not just be brushed aside as a mere tale. What sparked the hero’s rebellion against the Spaniards was Fr. Morales’ (a Spanish Friar) refusal to give a Christian burial for his brother Sagarino. Sagarino died because when he was sent to arrest a renegade Indio, the two had a duel which caused his death. He would not be given a proper burial because of the cause of death. The priest refused to bury Sagarino on consecrated ground as the corpse laid rotten for three days— an injustice that angered the hero. He then convinced 3,000 followers to abandon their homes and go with him in an inaccessible fortified place in the mountains. The rebellion spread like forest wildfires as the liberator emerged triumphant in all fronts. Dagohoy was a master military strategist. He put his headquarters where enemies could not access through the cliffs and he could see them approach-

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ing far off. Behind the acclaimed Boholano musical-drama were Lutgardo Labad (production concept and direction), Marianito Luspo (playwright) and Elvis Somosot (composer). The performance toured in different schools in Tagbilaran and the U.S. In terms of direction, choreography, lighting and costumes, the stage presentation was commendable. The cast did well in portraying their various roles. But one thing I expected as an audience: to see how the main character earned his name which means “dagon sa hoyohoy”. Although abridged, the musical dance-drama could have shown not just the tamban (folk healer) giving the amulet to the hero and some fighting forms choreographed by a Filipino martial artist. I am sure the hero did not just earn the surname because of a piece of necklace bestowed and a passive belief that it possessed powers. How about showing Dagohoy riding with the wind as he jumps from cliff to cliff or hilltop to hilltop? One could be more persuaded by his supernatural abilities than agree with the modernist doubts because in history—as in any other social science field—we can establish reality based on constructivist intellectual tradition: an ontological position in research asserting that social phenomenon and their meanings are determined by the social actors and knowledge is not

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, And he will be called… Mighty God, Everlasting Father…” (Isaiah 9:6, the Holy Bible). -oooPRO OFS THAT JESUS IS GOD ABOUND IN THE BIBLE: From the research made by the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK, or the Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church, we have been able to come up with various proofs that Jesus is God and Savior, and is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Generally, these are the proofs from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, from the disciples of Jesus, and from those who did not believe Him. -oooPACQUIAO AS PRESIDENT ALREADY PREDICTED IN THIS COLUMN THREE YEARS AGO: President Duterte must truly know the possibilities of Sen. Manny Pacquiao, the greatest boxer that ever fought on world class rings,

becoming the next president of the Philippines. After all, they both come from Mindanao, and are now very close friends. But, even three years before, I have already been writing about a “President Pacquiao” for our country. Here was what I wrote in this column on November 25, 2013: “With his convincing 12-round victory over Brandon `Bam Bam’ Rios Sunday (November 24, 2013) at The Cotai Arena at the Venetian in Macau, calls for Manny Pacquiao to become President of the Philippines have resurfaced. One such call came all the way from New York, USA. “Mariano Patalinjug (MarPatalinjug@aol.com) wrote: `Atty. Batas Mauricio: Is (Pacquiao) a `BornAgain Christian’ now? If so, he is still very much a Christian! The Roman Catholic Church, through its powerful political arm, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, will very likely give putative presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao its full support.

-oooPACQUIAO HAS POTENTIAL TO BE A GOOD PRESIDENT: “And why not this world-famous greatest boxer, pound for pound, Manny Pacquiao, as President of the Philippines! We’ve had a brilliant lawyer, a graduate of the University of the Philippines, whom the Filipino people easily if not eagerly and with such hopes elected President. Did he use his brilliance for the good of his country and his people? “You know the answer to that one, of course! He used his brilliance to earn (a distinction from) the Guinness Book of World Records as the greatest kleptocrat among the world’s leaders of his time! “Maybe it is time for the Filipino people to elect as President somebody who is less brilliant… but who may have a truly [vs. hypocritically] kindly heart for the Filipino people. I do not think he has any ambition of making it to the Guinness Book of World Records as a kleptocrat. The world already knows him to be

independent from the social actors whom researchers gather the data from. Let the modernist minds ask again: why did he earn that surname? There was, anyway, no contradictory testimony that the hero, indeed, performed supernatural feats. The surname was rightly earned from the show of supernatural abilities. The hero has been popular not just because he led many followers, mastered guerilla warfare and was a military strategist. Leaving behind the superhuman element, the hero would just be a hoyohoy. The arnis of the warriors on stage were obviously adroit in form—I can tell as an arnis practitioner. But without showing the hero appearing and disappearing like a breeze, how can we set apart Dagohoy from Tamblot, Lapu-lapu and the rest? If he is portrayed more as a necklace-bearing warrior-leader surrounded by arnis experts with bolos and sticks did it relegate the qualities of leadership and combat prowess to the natural realm? I am just saying my views as an audience. I cannot miss the significance of being the amulet during times of oppression. I just want the hero to show the real meaning of being the dagon in times when everyone on the island and the entire country needed as savior. This is closer to our history free from the influences of colonial clutches that usually skip what is beyond the ordinary senses.

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the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of all time. I think that’s good enough for Manny Pacquiao. He has the potential to be a good President...” -oooPROOF FROM GOD THE FATHER THAT JESUS IS GOD: The Bible indeed abounds with proof that Jesus is God and Savior. The AND KNK Church would like to present today the proofs given by the Father that Jesus is God---yes, the Father Himself. We can find these proofs from God’s declarations, made through the Prophet Isaiah, in Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6. In these two verses, we are told by God that He Himself will come down to earth from heaven, to be conceived and born See YEARS, page A7

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The problem with words By H. Marcos C. Mordeno of MindaNews

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MALAYBALAY City–– What we say could bring us trouble. And, if we’re in charge of governing, get ready for whatever implications it may cause. President Rodrigo Duterte has done exactly that not once nor twice but several times already. In many instances, his pronouncements related to the prosecution of the war on drugs have painted the country — rightly or wrongly — as one being run by someone who lusts for the blood of suspected criminals that restoring the death penalty would be superfluous. His supporters applause his antics. But the UN and other targets of his belligerence would have none of his verbal stunts. How do Western governments in general view his unconventional way of behaving on the international stage? Are they seeing a different animal with his frequent bashing of the US, the European Union and the UN? No Philippine leader has had shown such recalcitrance toward the US and institutions that have poured in significant amounts either as aid or development package. Duterte has made it clear he couldn’t care less even if foreign governments and institutions stopped the flow of assistance over concerns on human rights abuses and shortcuts committed by law enforcers in the campaign against illegal drugs and other crimes. Of late, he again created an uproar when he declared that as mayor of Davao City he would go around on a motorbike to hunt criminals and shoot them himself.

As expected, [Duterte’s] audience took this narrative from his motorcycle diary with a chuckle, although some or many of them may have wished that what he said was true. However, never expect the international community to interpret the president’s word the way his officials would have us decipher it. Media in particular cannot just be told to be “imaginative” in reporting the president and treat any controversial statement from him as mere hyperbole. Anything he says amounts to policy, and this is what the Palace

Environment of fakes

I AM trying hard to believe things in the country in the midst of so many fake, counterfeit, etc. that are around. It is not easy to determine which is fake from impostors, priests, soldiers, police, rebels down to peso bills, fake news reports, awards, wines and farther to cigarettes. This scenario in the Philippines had been there for decades and I am really wondering how come the authorities didn’t do anything to stop it. I am really hoping our government system is not fake as well as some public officials. Of course, I am

joking, but if we have even fake beggars in sidewalks, we have reason to believe that so many around us are “make believe” and/or counterfeit. Perhaps, these are the resultant of hardship in life. Many times, as I watch newscasts on TV, there were stories about people in the country who went to bed with an empty stomach. They were hungry, but they could not hold on to being awake all the time.. Honestly, the matter shattered my heart, but there is no is nothing I can do. I suffered the difficulties

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in life too, but I was never tempted to go against the flow of righteousness. I maintained my posture and kept on praying God will help me. There were times I went to church and there I shed tears, seriously asking the Lord for guidance and help. I always think of trials that I must endure and the long, thin line that I must walk. The lesson I learned is never lose faith in the Almighty God specially in trying moments when you feel nobody is around to help you. I know of some cases when people were

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 10 Hall of Justice, Marawi City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF JUHAIMA PUNAG COSSAIN JUNALDEN PUNAG COSAIN, Assisted By His mother MALANO PUNAG CABILI Petitioner, -versusTHE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY And the CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TARAKA, LANAO DEL SUR Respondents. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -X

SPL. PROC. NO. 2414-16

ORDER

Before this court is verified petition for correction of entry in the certificate of live birth of JUHAIMA PUNAG COSAIN dated 7 July 2016, and which reads in part: 1. Petitioner is Filipino, 14 years old, single and a resident of Datuma-as, Taraka, Lanao del Sur. For purpose of the petition, he is assisted by his mother MALANO PUNAG CABILI, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Datuma-as, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur where she may be served with summons and other processes of this Court; 2. Respondent is the incumbent Local Civil Registrar of Taraka, Lanao Del Sur whose office is located at Municipality Hall, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur whose office is located at Municipality Hall, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur where he/she may be served with orders and other processes of this court; 3. Petitioner was born on June 25, 2004 at Datuma-as, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur to parents COSAIN ADA CABILI and MALANO PUNAG CABILI, a copy of petitioner’s Certificate of Live Birth is hereto attached and marked as Annex “A”; 4. However, when the petitioner’s mother secured a copy of his Certificate of Live Birth from Philippines Statistic Authority (PSA), she was surprised to learn that the middle name and surname of petitioner’s mother were erroneously interchanged and appeared therein as CABILI instead of PUNAG and PUNAG instead of CABILI, respectively, and the surname of the petitioner’s father is entered as MAKAKUNUG instead of CABILI; 5. The petitioner has been consistently using the name JUHAIMA PUNAG COSAIN and is the name reflected on her school records as shown in his CERTIFICATION issued by the Asia Academic Integrated School, Inc., Pinagbuhatan, pasig City, PROGRESS REPORT CARD issued by the Asia Academic Integrated School, Inc., Pinagbuhatan Pasig City marked as Annexes “B” and “C”, respectively; 6. The true and correct name of petitioner’s mother is MALANO PUNAG CABILI as evidenced by her CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH, PASASPORT and PHILHEALTH IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID), respectively marked as Annexes “D”, “E” and “F”; 7. The true and correct name of petitioner’s father is COSAIN ADA CABILI as evidenced by his CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH, PASSPORT and DRIVER’S LICENCE, respectively marked as Annexes “G”, “H” and “I”; 8. The aforesaid erroneous entries as to the middle name and surname of the petitioner’s mother and the surname of the petitioner’s father must be corrected in order to avoid confusion that may adversely affect her in the future; 9. Finally, the petitioner submits that nobody will be prejudiced by granting the petition. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before tis Court on JANUARY 24, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City of Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Local Civil Registrar of Taraka and the Civil Registrar General, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this Petition or form the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let this Order be posted for (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the local Civil registrar of Taraka and Bulletin Board of this Court, also at the expenses of the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to notify this court of the publication of this Order not later than three (3) days before January 24, 2017. Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Taraka, the Hon. Solicitor General, Makati City; and the Hon. Civil Registrar General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Santa Mesa, Manila. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, Philippines, November 24, 2016.

Before this court is verified petition for correction of entry in the certificate of live birth of JUNALDEN PUNAG COSAIN dated 7 July 2016, and which reads in part: 1. Petitioner is Filipino, 14 years old, single and a resident of Datuma-as, Taraka, Lanao del Sur. For purpose of the petition, he is assisted by his mother MALANO PUNAG CABILI, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Datuma-as, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur where she may be served with summons and other processes of this Court; 2. Respondent is the incumbent Local Civil Registrar of Taraka, Lanao Del Sur whose office is located at Municipality Hall, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur where he/she may be served with orders and other processes of this court; 3. Petitioner was born on May 23, 2002 at Datuma-as, Taraka, Lanao Del Sur to parents COSAIN ADA CABILI and MALANO PUNAG CABILI, a copy of petitioner’s Certificate of Live Birth is hereto attached and marked as Annex “A”; 4. However, when the petitioner’s mother secured a copy of his Certificate of Live Birth from Philippines Statistic Authority (PSA), she was surprised to learn that the middle name and surname of petitioner’s mother were erroneously interchanged and appeared therein as CABILI instead of PUNAG and PUNAG instead of CABILI, respectively, and the surname of the petitioner’s father is entered as MAKAKUNUG instead of CABILI; 5. The petitioner has been consistently using the name JUNALDEN PUNAG COSAIN and is the name reflected on her school records as shown in his CERTIFICATION issued by the Asia Academic Integrated School, Inc., Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, PROGRESS REPORT CARD issued by the Asia Academic Integrated School, Inc., Pinagbuhatan Pasig City and IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID) issued by the Asia Academic Integrated School, Inc., Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City marked as Annexes “B” and “C” and “D” , respectively; 6. The true and correct name of petitioner’s mother is MALANO PUNAG CABILI as evidenced by her CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH, PASASPORT and PHILHEALTH IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID), respectively marked as Annexes “E”, “F” and “G”; 7. The true and correct name of petitioner’s father is COSAIN ADA CABILI as evidenced by his CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH, PASSPORT and DRIVER’S LICENCE, respectively marked as Annexes “H”, “I” and “J”; 8. The aforesaid erroneous entries as to the middle name and surname of the petitioner’s mother and the surname of the petitioner’s father must be corrected in order to avoid confusion that may adversely affect her in the future; 9. Finally, the petitioner submits that nobody will be prejudiced by granting the petition. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before tis Court on JANUARY 24, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City of Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Local Civil Registrar of Taraka and the Civil Registrar General, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this Petition or form the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let this Order be posted for (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the local Civil registrar of Taraka and Bulletin Board of this Court, also at the expenses of the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to notify this court of the publication of this Order not later than three (3) days before January 24, 2017. Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Taraka, the Hon. Solicitor General, Makati City; and the Hon. Civil Registrar General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Santa Mesa, Manila. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, Philippines, November 24, 2016.

(SGD) WENIDA B.M. PAPANDAYAN Presiding Judge MDN: Dec 6, 13 & 20, 2016

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Landmark moves further elevate campaign to promote Filipino language By Catherine J. Teves of PNA

THE year 2016 emerged as a year of several firsts for Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF). KWF commenced this year with various landmark undertakings for further increasing use of Filipino, the country’s national language. “Filipino can be used in all kinds of discourse,”

said National Artist and KWF Chairperson Virgilio Almario. He noted Filipino is a language of knowledge so KWF will further promote its increased use in engineering, law, medicine and other fields. Throughout 2016, KWF also continued implementing its regular projects which include several competitions promoting use of Philippine

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tion of his award-winning design for the Jacinto monument this agency and its partners target erecting in Majayjay, he also said. Jacinto was among officers of the Philippine Revolution and is recognized as the Brains of the Katipunan, a revolutionary society. In June, KWF and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical andAstronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) unveiled in Metro Manila the official gui d eb o ok cont ai n i ng weather forecasting terms’ translation into Filipino and other Philippine languages. “Publication of ‘Patnubay sa Weder Forkasting’ is part of efforts to understand the changing climate,” KWF Director-General Dr. Roberto Anonuevo said at the event. He said KWF translated the guidebook’s weather forecasting terms which PAGASA uses to help relay weather and climate information which the public must know. Lamarca said the first translation training this agency commenced in June 2016 for the public aims helping further promote Filipino and other Philippine languages.

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“Translating materials to such languages will help achieve that goal and highlight Filipinos’ talent for writing,” he said. He said the training’s successful participants will be included in KWF’s roster of accredited translators. “They’ll be KWF’s partners in its projects,” he said. Among such projects is translating international literary gems into Philippine languages. KWF is also translating information materials of government agencies. In August, KWF awarded its seal of excellence to NationalCommission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as well as Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) for these agencies’ “exemplary” efforts in promoting Filipino in respective operations. “NCCA and Philpost are the first recipients of our seal and will be models for other agencies to follow,” said KWF language researcher RR Cagalingan. He noted NCCA and Philpost are among 40 agencies KWF monitored and evaluated for the award after conducting there seminars on official correspondence using Filipino. Awarding the seal is among KWF’s efforts to increase use of Filipino in public agencies’ official communication. Such efforts are in line with EO 335 series of 1988

which enjoins all government agencies and instrumentalities to use Filipino in official communication and transactions. In October, KWF spearheaded in Laguna its first ‘Pambansang Summit sa Wika ng Kaligtasan at Kalikasan.’ The summit’s participants from various regions nationwide came up with a resolution promoting use of indigenous knowledge in efforts to protect the environment, prevent disasters and address climate change. They also agreed to promote use of Filipino and other indigenous languages in the country in communicating such knowledge to the public. In November, KWF conducted in Metro Manila its maiden free symposium on lexicography to tackle matters related to producing dictionaries in Filipino and other Philippine languages. Producing such dictionaries is essential in supporting Department of Education’s mother tongue-based multi-lingual education, noted KWF Sangay ng Salita at Gramatika head Dr. Sheilee Vega. “We want to help address the need for dictionaries,” she said. Also in November, KWF conducted in Metro Manila the final round of its Pambansang See language, page A7

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as a human being, as the Son of the Virgin Mary, concededly a human being herself. But God clarified that this Son is not a human being, but is actually the “Almighty God, Everlasting Father”---or He Himself. In our next issue on this, God willing, we shall connect Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6 to Jesus. -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.

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Man’s mental capabilities will never run out unless he becomes cranky and stubborn as to distrust himself. We can stand from where we fell and get back to normal. If the mind is tired, let it rest and forget the things until you are capable again to assess the issues involved in your life. Getting lost in the wilderness of hardship is parallel to getting away from the battle of extremes. To the old adage “there is always light at the end of the tunnel.” This definitely means there is hope while there is life. There are no fake problems in life. They are all real that must be met on with fierce determination. Faking yourself to escape realities is no use and indeed an impossible recourse. We are only throwing ourselves away from the certainty of success. To be safe from liabilities, just maintain the right stand and move direct to the point. Never go upstream for like a fish you will enter a trap and meet defeat.

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has chosen to gloss over sine Day One. The White House, for its part, found Duterte’s latest comments “deeply troubling,” and noted that his war on drugs has claimed the lives of almost 6,000 people. For the Millennium Challenge Corp., a US poverty reduction agency, Duterte’s statement was no laughing matter. In fact, it emphasized its concern by declaring it was putting on hold funding for another round of antipoverty program for the Philippines under the Trump administration. The MCC announced on its website that it was reconsidering the reselection of the Philippines “subject to further review of concerns around rule of law and civil liberties.” Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia

sounded unfazed by the MCC decision, saying the aid coming from it was insignificant and can be offset by the amount of incoming foreign investments.. For its first 5-year compact with the Philippines which ended in May, the MCC gave a grant of $434 million. However, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. appealed to the MCC to reconsider its decision. The latter added that the US should give the aid without conditions not on the basis of “alleged human rights violations”. Yasay’s appeal stemmed from the fact that the MCC decision would impact too on the prospects of other foreign aid programs intended for the Philippines. Now that the MCC has accepted Duterte’s dare to the international community to stop giving aid if it finds fault with his government’s human rights performance, other institutions might do the same thing in the days to come. Yet the secretary forgot that this administration has eaten up more than it could chew so to speak. Despite mounting criticisms here and abroad over the bloody prosecution of the war on drugs Duterte has chosen to play hardball with statements that bolsters the “alleged human rights violations” — and with more blood in the streets. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. The author welcomes comments and feedback from readers with verifiable identities, and reserves the right to have them published in all their unedited glory. He can be reached at hmcmordeno@ gmail.com)

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towns of Laguindingan and Libertad in Misamis Oriental. She said the Coast Guard sent out BRP San Juan but the rough seas forced the search and rescue vessel to turn back to Macajalar port Friday afternoon. Solares said they sent out an alert signal or a “Notice to Mariners” about the plight of the small boats. “We then received the report that the two remaining boats landed in Siquijor,” she said. SIquijor is located in Central Visayas. Solares said the Coast Guard would investigate if the pump boats were hired by their passengers to bring them to Dumaguete City. She said the boats left Villanueva town at 6 am Fridayn without informing the Coast Guard of their intention. (Froilan O. Gallardo /MindaNews)

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small-scale mining industry and support more healthful and ecological practices in mining,” he said. “The DENR is forcing our small-scale miners to

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 supposedly legalize their operations but under a regime that requires very steep requirements, with little to no support at all from the government. Meanwhile large-scale mines, mostly foreign, have wreaked havoc and destruction to our lands for decades with all incentives given to them. We cannot treat our people this way. The Filipinos and our quest for national industrialization must be the primary beneficiaries of our rich mineral resources,” he added. In a petition submitted to the progressive solon, the 20,000-strong Benguet Federation of Small Scale Miners also bewailed the DENR’s stringent requirements, since the same are “designed to abolish smallscale mining.” They also called on Rep. Zarate’s Natural Resources Committee to initiate “meaningful legislative remedial measures to alleviate their sad condition.” “We seek the support of our small-scale miners for the crafting of a more progressive, pro-people, and pro-environment mining law that will help propel our country to industrialization and at the same time also pays due support and recognition to small-scale, traditional miners that had eked out a living from our minerals for centuries,” Zarate said. The Committee on Natural Resources is deliberating on comprehensive mining bills to replace the Mining Act of 1995. The committee will also be looking into amending the RA 7076 or Small-Scale Mining Act.

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of [the] 2019 elections. So it’s really sad,” he said. As former CADP head, the priest has been campaigning for the upliftment of the dignity of Filipino inmates. In his view, the government must pursue a society where prisoners can lead a life of justice, compassion, and dignity instead of restoring the death penalty. “This is not about religion but moral and ethical conviction,” Reyes said. “It’s no longer just about principles but also conscience.” (CBCPNews)

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operation have been launched to find the missing vessels. NEWSBREAK--A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck along the seacoast of Papua, New Guinea, hours ago, prompting slight tsunami in the immediate vicinities. Initial reports did not disclose the extent of damage to property and deaths. The quake rattled residents as they reportedly scampered for safety in all directions. NEWSBREAK--President Rodrigo Duterte was quoted as saying “I cannot lie, yes, I personally killed

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criminals in Davao City when I was mayor.” He also admitted he roamed around the city to look for encounter and to kill. This matter was affirmed by other provinces in Mindanao which claimed suspected criminals from Davao City ran to their places to escape the killings. NEWSBREAK--Initial report disclosed at least 13 people were killed while 48 other critically wound in Central Turkey when a bomb exploded in a transport bus early today. Police are still investigating the incident as of press time. NEWSBREAK--Thousands of Filipino-Americans, despite a cold atmosphere, attended the “Misa de Gallo” around the continent. Dressed in heavy coats and jackets, they maintained the tradition of attending holy masses as a prelude to the big day on Christmas day. Radio and TV stations are making broadcasts of Christmas pieces that give more delight to the Filipinos. Many things they are missing are the native delicacies like the suman, ibos, bibingka, puto, puto bongbong, kinilaw and many others available in the Philippines NEWSBREAK--Heavy shopping in malls around the United States are noticed. Small children in colorful attires enjoy with their toys, modern dolls and everything made in America. One Oliver Horsup who turned ten years old recently whose father is from London and Filipino mother made, all by himself ’ a “parol” (lantern) that attracted their neighbors as he hangs it in the front yard of their home.

NEWSBREAK--In Metro Manila, four persons were riddled with bullets and killed during an alleged buy-bust operation by the police against the use of illegal drugs. The drug war goes on despite heavy criticisms from people around the world. NEWSBREAK--In Caloocan City, a mother and a wife in separate incidents shouted foul to the killings of their son and husband respectively by the police. They said the victims never knew what drugs are all about and their deaths have no basis at all. Police are investigating the twin incidents. NEWSBREAK--Filipinos around the country expressed fears games on firecrackers, whistle bombs, kwitis and other explosive items might dominate the skies as they celebrate the advent of the new year. Deaths had been reported in the previous years and unless the matter is emphasized, history might repeat itself. NEWSBREAK--Heavy fighting still going on in Butig, Lanao del Sur as the Maute group of rebels engage the soldiers of the government. Several dozens of the rebels have been killed as they retreated to the bloody far deep area of the jungle. (Speed reporting by Ben Emata, founder and owner of the Bennex News Service).

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Paligsahan sa Ispeling: Iispel Mo! - the country’s first nationwide contest on spelling Filipino words. L amarca said refer-

ence materials used for the contest were Filipino language dictionary ‘UP Diksiyonaryong Filipino’ and KWF’s publication on Filipino orthography. Both materials cover standard spelling of Filipino words and are used in public and private schools nationwide, he noted. Mr. Almario served as editor-in-chief of ‘UP Diksiyonaryong Filipino,’ he also said. In Decemb er, KWF marked another milestone in its campaign to further promote Philippine languages by commencing its sign language training for the public. Lamarca said the training focused on basics of Filipino sign language (FSL). KWF decided conducting the training for free so more people can learn FSL, he noted. FSL is the non-verbal language or communication system already used nationwide particularly by the country’s deaf community, said KWF translator Earvin Pelagio who’s involved in the project. He noted FSL is visual, mainly involving use of hand signals to communicate. “B y prov i d i n g F SL training, we hope to help increase and enhance communication among hearing and non-hearing people,” he added. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

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CENTENNIAL MARKER. Unveiling of the Centennial Marker by Artist Tenny Torres and the Centennial Commision led by Rev. Jun Plaza and Elder Melvyn Eballe and Rev. Lloyd Van Vactor. (Right) The church’s original kampanero for many years Lucero Bergado, better known as Nong Loloy, leads the ceremonial ringing of the bell marking the church’s Centennial.

UCCP Centennial Marker:

Cagayan de Oro’s ‘New Landmark’ A Thanksgiving for 100 Years of God’s Faithfulness

By Mike Baños, Editor at large

HERE is a new landmark in Cagayan de Oro and it’s a dedication of thanksgiving to God for his 100 years of faithfulness to the Cagayan de Oro City Church of the United Church of the Philippines (UCCP).

The markers were formally unveiled last Sunday (Decemb er 18, 2016) during the church’s Centennial Celebration of its first formal Sunday Worship held at Cine Biyay on December 17, 1916. From the 18 young volunteers who were baptized in Macabalan on September 1916 to the 64 charter members who joined the then pioneering Cagayan Evangelical Church on January 20, 1917, the church today has grown to a vibrant and diverse community with over 5,600 regular members served by 13 ministers. In addition, it has another 1,100 members in nine outreach churches and Bible Study (BS) centers all over the city.

Located at the entrance approach to the church, the 20 foot tall monument recalls the original design of the church with two praying hands, a cross, the soaring peace bird and two hands holding a bible with a scripture verse inspired by Matthew 16:18, “18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades, will not overcome it.”(NIV) “This Centennial Marker will tell our children that we are a Pray i ng , si ngi ng a n d B i bl e R e a d i n g Church,” explained Rev. Ricardo Yañez, CDO-UCCP senior minister. “The Centennial Commission (at the in-

stance of Vice Chairman Jose Gatus as a fitting memento to the centennial of our church) decided to construct a marker to commemorate the occasion, so I came up with a design depicting symbols of our church and the people who built it,” said the church’s resident artist Tenny Torres. Torres submitted a design to the commission who made some minor changes in it, which was subsequently approved by the Board of Trustees for construction and the project was completed in three months by November. The white granite pillars of the monument recalls the praying hands design of the city church which was designed by Architect Maceren and dedicated in 1977. “Mainly it is a pair of praying hands patterned after the frontage of our church, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit represented by the dove,” said Rev. Prudencio T. Plaza, Jr., Centennial Commission Chair-

man. “The soaring peace dove recalls this is an evangelist church guided by the Holy Spirit, the veins in the hands symbolize the sacrifice and love of the members who worked together to spread the good news of salvation, placing their complete trust in the Word of God as symbolized by the Bible,” Torres explained. The dedication on the brass plaque on the monument reads; “In celebration of the 100 years of God’s Faithfulness to his children. For His Glory.” “God’s solid foundation stand firm…” 2 Timothy 2:19 “19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” The funds for the marker were donated by one family of members who preferred to

The Centennial Marker by night.

remain anonymous. In appreciation of their generosity, may we in behalf of the church quote 2 Corinthians 9:11-12, “11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This ser-

vice that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” (NIV) ••• (Disclosure: the writer is a regular member of the Cagayan de Oro UCCP City Church and the City Historical and Cultural Commission)