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Cagayanons cheer over Ms. Wurtzbach victory

MALAYBALAY City––The Gabriela Women’s Party on Monday congratulated Pia Wurtzbach for winning the Miss Universe crown but took exception to her stance in favor of US military presence in the Philippines. In a statement, Gabriela said it “joins the Filipino nation in celebrating Ms. Pia Wurtzbach’s victory for winning the Miss Universe crown. We commend her for raising the issue of HIV-AIDS as one problem that needs to be addressed globally.”

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Ororama bares grand winners of Bonggang Papremyo draw FELIX Pajaron of Cagayan de Oro City became the grand winner of a Hyundai Eon GL in Ororama’s Bonggang Papremyo Para Sa Yo which had its grand and last quarterly draw last December 19. The rest of the winners of Ororama gift certificates worth P2,000 each are the following: Domingo Kabingue, Corazon Corpuz, Lorra Tumala, Irish Constantino, Mary Ann Satur, Dalia Duloghil, Shella Ducy, Kate Herrera, Mary Jane Saycon, Nancy Galle, Hansel Piedad, Jeho Nacalaban, Josefina Jamis, Angelina Apurado, Liezel Carupo, Elaine Grace Torayno, Sofia Peligro, Rowena Yanez, Gregory Baluga, Randy Babation, Oriental Garden Restaurant, Lorabelle Cruz, Jeanrose Selovia, Wilma Limocon, Gina Balibalos, Marvin Jun Guasa, Leonor Salise, Rosemary Cardenas, Rachel Lorenzo, Gemmuel Joseph Paterno, Leah Ramos, Jeaneth Lina, Sarlyn Palahang, Ma. Cheryl Galita, Grace Emata, Mark Maghanoy, Shirlyn Grace Catarong, Henry Chu, Girlie Galuadores, Sophia Roque, Marivic Labitad, Jeane Taboclaon, Belielyn Lascuña, Fely Ampuan and Lyneth Jensen. Ororama Chain of Stores vows to have merrier and livelier promos and gimmicks as Cagayan de Oro ushers in 2016. MF

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mas tree in Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City is finally lit up on Monday (21 Dec. 21 2015) after it went dark because of the rotational brownouts. The lighting of the Christmas tree is sponsored by local utility firm Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO). MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Cagayanons were jubilant and overwhelmed over the victory of Pia Alonso Wurtzbach as the crowned Miss Universe of 2015. Like most of the Filipino people who were resigned when it was wrongly announced that Miss Columbia won the much coveted crown, the Cagayanons rose into euphoria when the announcer declared that Miss Philippines was, actually, the Miss Universe 2015.

Catalino Chan, regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was thrilled and expressed the confidence that the victory of Ms. Wurtzbach would push the regional and local tourism industry. Considering that Ms. Wurtzbach came from the Cagayan De Oro City, this trading hub would definitely in the roadmap of the world tourism as the next destination in the coming years. In congratulating Wurztbach, Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said See VICTORY, page A11

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DOH 11 braces for the holidays ple to do other means of firecrackers,” Dumama said. with soap and clean water, the patient to the nearest welcoming the holidays by He said in case of ac- draining away fragments health center. DAVAO City--The De- creating noise like banging cident, victims must wash and traces that might cause Dumama also reminded See holidays, page A10 partment of Health 11 the pots aside from using firecracker- related-wounds infection, before bringing has placed all government hospitals and health centers under code: white in preparation for the holiday-related injuries. Speaking at the Kapehan sa SM City, Dr. Abdullah Dumama, Jr., director of the DOH 11 said medical personnel is on stand-by in the operation center. He said hospitals, medical and health centers are ready to respond to all holiday-related injuries and illnesses. Dumama said Davao City may be spared from the impact of the firecrackers because of the strict implementation of the firecracker Globe Telecom recently held a forum for graduating journalism students in Davao amid growing impact of ban here. technology and internet on journalism practice. Entitled “Role of Technology and Social Media in Journalism”, However, he said much the forum sought to provide relevant insights from journalism and social media practitioners based on their reconcern is needed on areas spective professional experiences. Around 250 students attended the forum. Panelists were past winners of the outside Davao City like Globe Media Excellence Awards, which is now on its fourth year. Photo above shows Ric Angelo Aquino, Globe Head of Small Medium Enterprise Group - South Mindanao; Vina Araneta-Pilapil of ABS-CBN Davao, Estremera of Davao del Norte and its SunStar Davao; Roland Jonas Ferrer, Director for Corporate Brand Management; Olan Emboscado of The Travel nearby provinces. Teller; Danjo Revilla of ABS-CBN Davao; Henry Tacio of Edge Davao; and Rommel Aquino of 105.9 Balita FM. “We encourage the peoBy Joey Sem G. Dalumpines of PIA-11

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Cagayan de Oro wants to hold homecoming for Miss Universe By Froilan Gallardo of MindaNews

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The local government here is planning to hold a big homecoming for newly crowned Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach if pageant organizers will permit her to visit her second hometown. Maricel Casino Rivera, chief of the Cagayan de Oro Information Officer, said the planned homecoming is dependent on the approval of the Miss Universe pageant organizers who sets the schedule of the beauty queen. “We are in gratitude that Pia considers Cagayan de Oro as her second home. This is why we want to honor her,” Rivera said. Mayor Oscar Moreno said Cagayan de Oro is deeply honored that Pia considers the city as her second home next to Manila. “Just like the homecoming we had for her when she won the Binibining Pilipinas title, we are looking forward on holding another one to our Miss Universe,” Moreno said. Pia attended kindergarten classes at Kong Hua High School and later at Corpus Christi High school for her primary education. She stayed at Corpus Christi until Grade 4 when her mother, Cheryl Alonzo, separated from her German father, Uwe Wurtzbach. Pia grew up at the Golden Village Subdivision here and would frequently go to nearby Iligan City where her mother’s family sells tasty buko bar ice cream. In her interview with the local media during her

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-Tax collections in Northern Mindanao registered hefty gains anew as total tax takes by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) 16 increased by 22 percent to P2.54 billion in the third quarter of the year. (BIR’s regional numbering doesn’t follow its counterpart line agencies. Here in Cagayan de Oro, it’s Region 16). In their quarterly report released recently, the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) 10 reported that receipts from value added taxes (VAT) which contribute to 26.8 percent of total BIR revenues, recorded the highest growth of 44.3 percent from the same period a year ago. Collections from income taxes, which cornered 63 percent of total receipts, improved by 23.1 percent. See INCREASING, page A11

homecoming early this year, Pia said she considers Cagayan de Oro her second home even if their family has no relatives in the city. She said she was frequently teased by her classmates because of her height and that bothered her so much that she became an introvert preferring to be alone rather than mingle with other children. “At school, I was a wallflower. I was always the last person in the flag ceremony because I was the tallest. It was difficult to have a crush because you are too tall for the boys,” Pia was quoted by SunStar as saying. Pia though have fond memories of her mischief during her childhood days stealing buko bar from the family store in Iligan, the Real BukoBar & Cold Products. Her parents separated

when Pia was 11 and her mother brought her to Malabon, where the Alonzos also have a buko bar business started by her grandfather. Pia was born on Sept. 24, 1989 in Stuttgart, BadenWürttemberg, Germany. Her win elicited a storm among young Cagayan de Oro residents who have eagerly followed the Miss Universe Pageant on Monday. “We are so proud of this woman. Congratulations Pia!!! All your hard work and sacrifices have finally paid off,” Sarcy Corpus, presidents of the Jaycees here, said in her FB post. Mary Mikaela Montalban said, “Way to go Pia! You never gave up to reach your dreams. You are an inspiration. So proud of you. You brought pride and honor to our city, Cagayan de Oro, and our country, Philippines.”

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Elmar Jim Agus (fourth from left), Pizza Hut general manager, poses with Bb. Pilipinas winners Pia Wurtzbach, Janicel Lubina, Ann Lorraine Colis, Christi McGarry and Rogelie Catacutan during a courtesy call on Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano (third from left) last September 25 at the provincial capitol. Mindanao Daily News file photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Wurtzbach to visit Cagayan de Oro

YOU bet Ms. Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, the crowned Miss Universe 2015, won’t be coming to Cagayan De Oro this early. Well, she would be busy with her responsibilities as Miss Universe. One thing, she would be involved in various humanitarian projects around the world as “Ambassadress of Goodwill.” This responsibility is taxing that Ms. Wurtzbach would not have the luxury of time to even hop in her own country for a few days. I am pretty sure that she would be involved in various projects like the problem about the “refugees.” I am most certain too that Wurtzbach would not visit the ISIS in Syria or in Iraq to console those who are persecuted by the extremists that Europe and the West are accusing of terrorists. She would be in the forefront in the campaign against HIV-AIDS (the subject she mentioned in one of her answers to a question during the pageant). Perhaps, she would be in Africa where AIDS is prevalent or in Sierra Leone, where the “Ebola” virus remained a

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health hazard. Of course, she would not be exposed in those illnesses. However, she would be around to raise funds for the desolate and for the many who might need immediate medical attention. On top of this, Ms. Wurtzbach might go to Stuttgart, Germany in search of her birthplace there or in search of her lost relatives or her father. In the Philippines, Ms. Wurtzbach might come to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Nona in Luzon. Forget the thousands of victims of Yolanda. After all, the Philippine government did not care

about the Yolanda victims anymore. Otherwise, the government would not allow the multi-millions worth of medicines and rice to rot in warehouses instead of having those things distributed to the typhoon victimsurvivors. Otherwise, the government would have already constructed decent relocation houses for the thousands who lost their homes during the Typhoon Yolanda outrage. Instead of constructing a habitable shelter for the typhoon victims, the government constructed makeshift and sub-standard houses – a bit decent than pigpens. Ms. Wurtzbach would not come to Mindanao to visit the strife-torn areas in the island, particularly in the islands of Basilan were sporadic fighting between the government forces and terrorists might take place anytime of the day. She would not also visit Davao City because the government might bar her from going there. The administration’s presidential candidate Mar Roxas would, perhaps, be the first to prohibit Wurtzbach to set foot

Do Christians have a right to celebrate Christmas?

CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…For God so loved the world, He Himself came CHENG ORDOÑEZ URIEL C. QUILINGUING down from heaven into the Associate Editor Contributing Editor world, in the form of man, MARK FRANCISCO Arjay Felicilda so that whoever believes in Lifestyle Editor Assistant Editor Him will not perish but will have eternal life…” (John GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit Motoring Editor Photo Journalist 3:16, the Holy Bible, AND KNK translation). felix santillan ROEL CATOTO -oooEDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao DO CHRISTIANS HAVE Layout Artists A RIGHT TO CELEBRATE PAT SAMONTE irene dayo CHRIS PANGANIBAN CHRISTMAS? As Christmas Reporter-NorthMin Regional Editors-Caraga 2015 is upon the world once again, and the annual JOE PALABAO MARLON GAYOG Christmas rush is almost Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Davao done, it is time to ask one Regional Editors-Northmin important question which AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA should enable all of us to Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant really appreciate why we celebrate, year in and year ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE out, the birth of Jesus Christ. CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 This is the question: do the CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Christians of today have a Legal Counsel right to celebrate Christmas? --------------------------------------------------------------People take time out bureau and mktg staff candy macabale - 09161326483 to remember an occasion RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 because it holds a special MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 significance for them. BirthNorth Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 days are celebrated because VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 MARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 they are the dates that ushIligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 ered in the celebrants’ life bobby mag usara-tangub city OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 into the world. AnniverARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 saries are commemorated cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 because they signify the davao - tom a. caballero-09105783126 occurrence of a marital davao - tomas canoy avancena jr.-09177017010 davao del norte - sarah castor - 09263988293 davao occidental - alma ORTIZ - 09058532215 davao city/island samal - jessie palabao -0935-874-9825/ -0946-242-6672 davao comval area - abner yamson nave 09186935122/09354653451 digos city, dvo sur & kidapawan - romeo d. sanchez davao city - flaviano mahinay davao city - rene s. arias (Photo Journalist,) mati, davao - ronald “sanchez” sicad - 0936-704-2580 comval province - mike sumapig lupogan - 0926-182-3005 Davsur, davao occ., gensan and saranggani province: maria fe “marfe”completo - 0916-186-5631/0943-084-6891 dave e. paclipan - 0935-950-1589 butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO

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union, the establishment of a valued friendship, or the putting up of a profitable economic enterprise. Christmas, on the other hand, is supposed to be celebrated because of its special significance for all humankind, in that it meant enabling sinners to escape from being burned with unquenchable fire and from being eaten by millions of worms, without let up yet, for all eternity. -oooCHRISTMAS TODAY NO LONGER CENTERS ON JESUS: I say “supposed”, because that, really, is the problem with how Chris-

tians of today---or those who profess to be followers and believers of Jesus--celebrate His birth. The celebration now is no longer focused on Jesus, but on many other things that are totally alien to Jesus and His teachings and commands. For example, Jesus clearly wanted to be recognized, accepted, and believed in, as the God and Savior, who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all rolled into one. Yet, even those who say they believe in Jesus no longer believe and have faith on Him as God and Savior, who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all at the same time. Many are now saying Jesus is not God, but someone else, even if the “S” in that “Someone” is spelled in capital letter “S”. Some are also saying He is not the Father, and He is not the Holy Spirit, as He has a “personality” different from the Father and the Holy Spirit. Wow! -oooMANY CHRISTIANS ARE NOW PASSIVE See celebrate, page A11

in Davao. After all, Roxas said that Davao City ranked fourth as among places in the country where the crime is prevalent. The tourism officials in the Philippines would certainly “used” Ms. Wurtzbach to gain more budget in Congress. Well, visiting Cagayan De Oro City, the place where she supposedly grew up, is not in her itinerary this time. She did come when she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe. This time, however, being Miss Universe is totally different. After what happened to the PanContinental Global pageant last November, Ms. Wurtzbach is not about to experience the same. A titlist from New Zealand accused the organizers of shabby treatment and that the contestants were billeted in hotels where “cockroaches” abound. Perhaps, Wurtzbach would be thinking of becoming a prey to unscrupulous organizers who might exploit her, once again, to raise money to fill someone’s pocket. -0Send comments/reactions: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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Who said life’s fair?

THINK a Minute. Who said life’s fair? I heard my grandmother say that a thousand times if I heard it once. And there was a reason she said it often. When my grandmother was a little girl, one day her father just left her and her mother—and he never came back! So my grandmother fought that feeling of rejection and unfairness all her life. From an early age as a child she learned that life isn’t fair! My guess is so did you. Hopefully you didn’t experience such a painful injustice as my grandmother. But as a child your father punished you for something you See fair, page A11

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The real meaning of Christmas

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“Children, obey your parents be- the family and extended families. Our cause you belong to the Lord, for this heavenly Father encourages us to obey is the right thing to do.” -Ephesians 6:1 and love our earthly father and mother. Since only God knows how many more Christmas is meaningful. Christmas is Christmases you have, could it be time fun. But, Christmas can also resurface to wipe away the emotional marks and emotional wounds or spur conflict in give grace like God has given to you?

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BUTUAN City -- Forty-six (46) youth leaders from different indigenous peoples (IPs) groups region-wide completed the youth leadership and communicators training held at the Tiberias Retreat House, Carmen, Agusan del Norte from December 18-21, 2015. The activity was a partnership between the Civil Military Operations of the 4ID, Philippine Army, 4ID

and the Philippine Information Agency 13. The closing ceremony was conducted at the 4ID Advanced Command Post, Barangay Bancasi, this city, Monday morning, attended by Lt. Col Rey Pasco, chief of the 4ID CMO, Philippine Army, Engr. Antenedo Milloren, Butuan City LGU OIC-Administrative Officer (representing Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr.) and PIA 13

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Regional Director Abner Caga. The youth leader-participants received their certificates of appreciation and completion and official Indigenous Peoples Communicators ID. Lt. Col Pasco said in a pre-activity interview that the participants came from all over the region representing the major tribal groups in the region and 21 Certificate of Ancestral

Domain Title (CADT) communities. “Some of them came from the most remote places that the fare of a single motorcycle ride which is the only means of transportation going to the place may cost Php. 1,500.00, per passenger back and forth,” Pasco said. According to him, they now knew that the government has a lot of programs for the development of their

communities. The trained youth leaders may now become IP information officers in their respective tribal communities and will be recognized by the government agencies as such. He also said that more trainings are in the offing for the said youths from the other agencies of the government. Mayor Amante in his message relayed through Engr. Milloren emphasized to the graduates the impor-

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tance of the training and the knowledge they have gained for the promotion of peace and development of society. PIA 13 Director Abner Caga in his message as the guest of honor and speaker of the closing ceremony, said that hard work really pays off. “Communicating through the heart is the most important element as an information officer, See youth, page A10

DSWD Quick Response Team continue to monitor TD Onyok-affected areas Butuan City -- The members of the Quick Response Team (QRT) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga continue to monitor on 24-hour alert status the areas affected by Tropical Depression ‘Onyok’. Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli directed to activate the QRT last December 17, 2015 after Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Signal 1 to all the provinces in the region because of ‘Onyok’. As of 6:00 am today, the QRT has monitored

24 barangays affected and 28 evacuation centers are operating in the region. These are from the municipalities of Sta.Josefa, Lapaz, San Jose, San Benito, Cagwait, Hinatuan, Lingig, Marihatag, and Bislig City. A total of 1,336 families with 5,919 individuals are now in the evacuation centers. One (1) totally damaged house is reported in Pilar, Surigao del Norte. Real time reports are provided by DSWD field staff who are members of the Provincial, City, and Municipal Action Teams (P/C/MATs) and Social Welfare and Development

Quick Response Team (QRT) at DSWD-Caraga Conference Hall, Butuan City with Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli discussing the initial results of the monitoring.

(SWAD) teams. As of reporting time, all Public Storm Warning Signals in the region were

lifted. However, Caraga region is experiencing cloudy skies with isolated rain showers.

Provincial Action Team (PAT) in Agusan del Sur, led by Social Welfare Officer II Michael Andohuyan, provides reports to the regional office regarding the affected areas in their area of responsibility.

DSWD P/C/MATs are still on duty in their respective areas to continuously monitor the status of the

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Zambo solon nixes sale of electric cooperative ZAMBOANGA City -– First District Rep. Celso Lobregat has advised the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) officials to fix the system’s loss instead of considering the sale of the property to pay the cooperative’s PHP1.2 billion to the power suppliers. Lobregat issued the advised citing the sale of the cooperative’s property in Barangay Putik is not the solution to the financial

problem of Zamcelco. An out-of-town investor who owns a chain of shopping malls has offered to purchase the 7.5-hectare property of Zamcelco at PHP1.3 billion. The offer include the purchase by the investor of a new lot where to relocate Zamcelco’s office and substation. The investor will also spend for the transfer to the new location. See sale, page A10

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Team-8 (MBLT-8) troops have recovered seven high powered firearms abandoned by the ASG brigands. Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander said the clash broke out around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday in Barangay Liang,

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Patikul municipality. Arrojado said the clash ensued when the MBLT-8 troops led by Lt. Col Wilfredo Manalang chanced upon 40 ASG brigands led by Ninok Sapari while on combat operations. Arrojado said the troops recovered the remains of the five slain ASG brigands. The cadaver was turned over to the barangay officials for proper disposition. He said the recovered firearms included the following: M-14 rifle; M-16 Armalite rifle; a Garand rifle; an M-4 rifle; two M-203

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Pag-IBIG readies Calamity Loan for members affected by Typhoon Nona Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees Chairman Atty. Chito M. Cruz said recently that Pag-IBIG Fund is ready to assist its members affected by the havoc wreaked by Typhoon Nona. “As soon as affected local government units issue Resolutions declaring their areas under state of calamities, Pag-IBIG branches in the vicinity will immediately start accepting applications for calamity loan,” said Atty. Cruz. As of December 21, the provinces of Northern Samar, Albay, Sorsogon, and Oriental Mindoro, and the Municipality of Magsaysay in Occidental Mindoro have already issued Resolutions declaring their areas under state of calamity. Under Pag-IBIG guidelines, members residing in areas declared under state of calamity may file for a calamity loan application at the nearest Pag-IBIG office

within 90 days from the date of declaration of the state of calamity. Atty. Cruz explained that affected residents in the North and Central Luzon region may immediately file their loan applications if their area was declared under state of calamity about two months ago due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Lando. “We are still within the 90-day period since several provinces in North and Central Luzon were declared under state of calamity because of Typhoon Lando so there is no need to wait for a separate declaration of a state of calamity in the region,” Atty. Cruz added, referring to the areas affected by Typhoon Lando and then Typhoon Nona. Atty. Cruz clarified, however, that for Pag-IBIG members residing in other areas affected by Typhoon Nona, they need to wait for the declaration of a state of calamity before they can file for a calamity loan,

unless their case is similar to that of Central Luzon’s. Pag-IBIG yearly allots an amount for calamity loan that may be availed of by their members affected by calamities. “For 2015, we still have a remaining fund allocation of P3.27 Billion for the Calamity Loan Program.” said Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pag-IBIG Fund. Atty. Berberabe explained that members who have been contributing for at least two years can borrow up to 80% of their total savings. “Our calamity loan offers the lowest interest rate in the market at only 5.95% per annum, with a three-month grace period before the first amortization starts. Because of the affordability and easy terms of our calamity loan program, we do not add to the burden that our affected members just went through,” Atty. Berberabe said.

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

ARCHIE ASENTISTA -Vendor GARY S. TABORA –Vendee

CASE NO. 2015-10-2375 (2010-10-2011)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the approval of sale and transfer of certificate of public convenience with extension of validity of CPC 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 December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18TH day of December ,2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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

NESTOR C. TAYTAY -Vendor ELEOMER B. UBAUB –Vendee Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2015-10-2447 (2011-10-162)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Approval of sale and transfer certificate of public convenience with extension of validity of CPC 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 December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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

CASE NO. 2015-10-2421 (2010-10-1657)

CASE NO. 2015-10-2432 (2011-10-08)

ANGELE O. DAGSAAN –Vendor CASENO.2015-10-2446 MELVIN REY N. ARANAS –Vendee (2013-10-1731)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line;Cagayan de Oro City –Camp Philips, Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 7, 2016, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 17th day of December, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to GUSA/CUGMAN and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 28, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18TH day of December, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the approval of sale and transfer of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Zayas /Landfill and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18TH day of December, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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

NELSON CASAS CASE NO. 2015-10-2442 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

AREN DEGAMON CASE NO. 2015-10-2441 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

GAINNY D. VILLAR CASE NO. 2015-10-2444 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

MA. RITCHIE CADUNGONG Applicant/s

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with amendment of route of service and substitution of unit to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 28, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity and amendment of route of service with substitution of unit to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Extension of Validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on, December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18TH day of December,2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

CASE NO. 2015-10-2380

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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

RUEL MAGNA CASE NO. 2015-10-2445 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

ESTRADA, RODIE BINAHON CASE NO. 2015-10-2424 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension with amendment and substitution of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the Route ;Kisolon to Kibawe via Cabanglasan and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Extension with amendment and substitution of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the route; Kisolon to Valencia City –Malaybalay –Kibawe via Lantapan –Cabanglasan and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with substitution of units to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit.. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of Validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2016, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18TH day of December,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with amendment of route of service and substitution of unit to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto to Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 29, 2015, 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, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of December,2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

NELEN ABRAGAN Applicant/s

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

CASE NO. 2015-10-2439

ALFREDO SORIANO Applicant/s

GINA MASILINGAN CASE NO. 2015-10-2438 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

ABDULLLAH MANGOTARA Case No.2015-10-2440 Applicant/s

WINNIE MARTINITO Applicant/s

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

MDN: Dec 23, 2015

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 23, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JUDITH PARDILLO BATOON Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2015-10-2423

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 23, 2015

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Two scientists to fish farmers: Convert red tide episodes to opportunities DAGUPAN City––Two of the country’s top aquaculture scientists admitted there is no solution anymore to the natural phenomenon called red tide and went on to advise people in those areas seasonally affected to just grind and bear it. However, fish farmers need not be sad as they can in fact convert the red red tide occurrences into opportunities, said Wilfredo Yap of Misamis Occidental, executive director of Santeh Aquaculture Science and Technology Foundation, Inc. Yap said the red tide episode usually lasts for two months and by the time red tide alert is gone, the shellfishes such as mussels and oysters shall have been bigger and cost higher when sold in the market. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), said Yap is right when it banned the collection/harvesting as well as marketing and consumption of shellfishes every time a red tide alert is up. This is because consumption of shellfishes taken from red tide-affected areas poses great danger to human health, said Yap whose greatest contribution to the country’s drive for food sufficiency was the Introduction of Mariculture Park for Sustainable Aquaculture in the Sea. He said a few years ago, a Korean company established a canning factory for mussels and oysters in Mindanao. When the company’s chief executive officer was asked why they are putting up the project despite their knowledge of the prevalence of red tide in the shores of that area, he answered, “That is not a problem as there is also red tide in Korea”. Meanwhile, Dr. Catalino de la Cruz, an aquaculture engineer from Nueva Ecija, agrees with Yap that there is no solution anymore to frequent occurrences of red tide episodes in the country. Once an area is hit by red tide, there will be episodes that will be felt every year, especially during the hot months, he said. But he said that hope is high that the blue mussels found in the rivers of Dagupan, which can grow at a salinity of 2 ppt, could save the mussel industry from drying as a result of the frequent episodes of red tide. There was no red tide episode that has yet taken place in the waters of Dagupan till today. The reason for this, De la Cruz said, is that red tide organisms do not thrive in water of lower salinity such as in Dagupan City. Already affected by red tide for many years now are the waters of Bolinao, Anda, Bani and Alaminos. Dr. Westly Rosario, chief of the National Integrated Fisheries Technology and Development Center (NIFTDC), revealed they are still thoroughly studying the blue mussel. The blue mussel is a different species of mussel from the usual green-lipped mussels and brown mussels abundant in any shore in the Philippines. He said with the help of American scientists, the blue mussel was already subjected to DNA test for official identification. Rosario said if the study is completed, he will bring some blue mussels to Mindanao to boost their current shellfish industry and provide a steady source of livelihood to the people near the shores. He said in Mindanao, they have a shellfish species which the Pangasinenses call “lukan”. But in Mindanao, they call this “tuwag”. (PNA)

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PH now has 415 classified caves THE country now has a total of 415 classified caves, which the government is required to preserve and ensure their sustainable use.

This developed as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has classified an additional 51 caves to guide communities on their responsible management. Prior to this, 354 caves had already been classified by the agency according to their characteristics. “As with other natural resources, caves are natural treasures that we

need to protect for the enjoyment of future generations, because they are important wildlife habitats and possess significant geological, cultural, historical and archaeological values,” DENR Sec. Ramon Paje said in DENR memorandum circular No. 2015-08. “This circular will guide the DENR, particularly the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), and other concerned agencies and offices, including local government units on how to use our caves and cave resources appropriately,” he added. The memo circular was pursuant to Republic Act No. 9072, also known as the National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protec-

tion Act. The law tasks the DENR to formulate, develop and implement a cave management program to conserve and protect the country’s cave resources. Seven caves were categorized as Class I for their delicate and fragile geological formations and threatened species. These include the Nical Cave in Dasol, Pangasinan; the Sung Wan and Kaping Caves in Tayabas City, Quezon; and the Burial Cave in Caraga, Davao Oriental. Class I caves are limited to mapping, photography, educational and scientific purposes, and are closed for ecotourism activities. See caves, page A11

Davao City’s ‘Green Champion’ passes away DAVAO City––Councilor Leonardo Avila, “Happy LA” to his radio listeners and described by an environmental group as “one of the city’s first champions for a greener Davao,” passed away Sunday dawn. He was 58. Avila, councilor for seven terms — from 1988 to 1998, 2001 to 2010, and 2013 until his death – served as officer in charge of the City Agriculturist Office Councilor Leonardo Avila, “Davao’s Green Champion.” from 2010 to 2013. suffered a stroke in September. Photo from Avila’s FB account

Ann Fuertes, executive director of the Interface Development Intervention, Inc. (IDIS) described Avila as “one of city’s first champions for a greener Davao.” “At a time when environmental issues did not yet figure prominently in the lens of our city’s policymakers, he set the tone and agenda for the City Council to look into protecting our watersheds as a way of ensuring a greener future for Davao City,” Fuertes said in

a press release. “We call on Dabawenyos to join us in honoring Davao’s green champion for the last time. Leo may have left us but the vision of a Green Davao will continue to endure. There is no better way for us to honor Leo’s life than by continuing to work for the realization of the vision of a Greener Davao for all,” she said. Avila’s remains lie at the Sardinia, Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes and will

be transferred to the Sangguniang Panlungsod on December 22. Cremation is scheduled on December 23. Avila left behind a legacy of legislations addressing the welfare concerns of the city, such as the Davao City Children’s Welfare Code in 1994 which is the first in the country, and Elderly Welfare Code. Avila. But it is in the realm of environmental protection and management that See champion, page A11

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Biblical reflection

A very nice move The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December23, 2015-Wednesday) But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels

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another miracle to a sickly woman. This is a very nice move because sometimes your efforts in doing the right things might others be benefited unexpectedly. This is my point; in doing the exact thing, others are also benefited. In doing the Godly things, others are also blessed. Keep doing the right things

because it will bear more good fruits. Sometimes God allows blessings to come to you because he expects that others will be blessed also by you. In other words, you will become a blessing to anyone because he blesses you so much. I don’t believe in accident but God’s divine arrangement of everything. Jesus

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CAB grants CEB additional entitlements to the UAE and other int’l destinations

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), in a recently concluded board meeting, granted additional entitlements to the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), for international routes from Manila to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from various points in the Philippines to Taipei and Kaohshiung in Taiwan, and from Manila to key destinations in Russia. CEB was granted the right to operate additional seven flights weekly from Manila to the UAE, which would allow the airline to launch flights to any point in the UAE. Currently, CEB is fully utilizing its entitlements with daily flights between Manila and Dubai. CEB’s request for rights to

operate direct flights to Taipei from Caticlan, Clark, Davao, Puerto Princesa, and Tagbilaran, as well as direct flights to Kaohshiung from Caticlan and Cebu, was likewise granted. The airline is presently operating ten times weekly flights between Manila and Taipei, and thrice weekly flights between Cebu and Taipei. CEB was also designated as an official Philippine carrier to Russia, and was granted thrice weekly flights each from Manila to Moscow and Vladivostok. In the same board meeting, CAB approved CEB’s request to be designated as an official carrier under the ASEAN Multilateral Agreement on Air Services (MAAS). As soon as the Philippines completes

the ratification of the relevant protocols of the MAAS, CEB will be able to operate unlimited flights between capital cities within the ASEAN region. “We sincerely thank and commend the members of the Civil Aeronautics Board for enabling Philippine carriers such as Cebu Pacific to expand operations to key international destinations. We’ve always maintained that traffic rights are valuable resources that must be rationally allocated to carriers that are willing and able to utilize and operate flights. We look forward to mounting additional flights to meet the growing travel demand in communities we serve, and opening new routes to stimulate travel in emerging markets,” said Atty. JR Mantaring,

CEB VP for Corporate Affairs. CEB offers f lights to a network of over 90 routes on 60 destinations, spanning Sydney, Dubai, Doha, Bali, and Tokyo (Narita). On December 17, 2015, the airline launched three new routes: Manila – Fukuoka, Cebu – Taipei, and Davao – Singapore. It is also slated to launch direct flights from Manila to Guam, its first US destination, on March 15, 2016. For bookings and inquiries, g u e s t s c a n v i s i t w w w. cebupacificair.com or call (02)7020-888 or (032)2308888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Facebook and Twitter pages. Guests may download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

CEB’s 55-strong fleet is comprised of 8 Airbus A319, 33 Airbus A320, 6 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. It is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2016 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 5 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 16 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

Holidays...

from page A2 residents to be wary of giving appropriate gifts to children like the ones suitable to child’s capabilities, mental and social, development, and durability of the toy and safety of the child. He stressed parents must not be concerned with the value of the toys but also the quality of the item. Dumama warned parents against balls with diameter of 1.75 inches or less, and toys with sharp points and edges. “These toys can be swallowed and lodged in the throat,” he pointed out. Dumama also reiterated his call to be watchful on toys that might have high lead content. He also cited the need for people to observed balance and moderation in drinking and eating during the holidays by making sure that vegetables and fuirts are on the table together with the traditional holiday food like ham, lechon and queso de bola. “Ensure cleanliness and freshness of the food prepared and brought to parties,” Dumama said. Councilor Joselle Villafuerte, chair of the city council committee on health also called on the residents to avoid salty and fatty food and to do regular exercise. “Be watchful of your nutrition,” she stressed. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Youth...

from page A5 because when you speak through the heart, honesty and sincerity will just naturally come out of your mouth. Good things happen to good people. That’s why I’m reminding all of you to stay humble and continue to embrace the challenges in life. Just continue to survive, cope and surpass life’s trials. I know from this group of youths, we will see our future leaders. May you excel in your respective community,” Caga said. (PNA)

Sale...

from page A6 “If you sell the property just to pay off the debt but you did not fix your systems loss problem, you will end up incurring the same debt,” Lobregat told the officials of Zamcelco. Lobregat emphasized the sale of the property will not stop Zamcelco from financial “hemorrhaging” unless the system’s problem is fixed. He noted the system’s loss of the cooperative is 20 percent, which is higher by seven percent than the allowable prescribed rate of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) of 13 percent. He said that one percent system’s loss translates to PHP2 million lost revenue. Zamcelco loses PHP14 million monthly since its system’s loss is seven percent in excess of the allowable 13 percent. He said multiplied that amount by 12 months a year, the lost revenue as a result of the system’s loss is PHP168 million annually. “Unless you fix your system’s loss, then you are going to continuously be hemorrhaging,” he added, citing selling the property is not the solution to the problem. (PNA)

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Champion... from page A8

Avila was closely associated with. Before his stroke, IDIS said Avila was working with them on the formulation of the Environment Code of Davao City. Mon Salas, IDIS Board of Trustees member and environmental lawyer said Avila was a “good partner” of environment groups pushing for a sustainable city. “While he faced challenges and resorted to compromises, Leo strongly worked to make Davao as green as possible through the ordinances he advocated in the City Council. These local laws will be his lasting legacies,” Salas said. Among the green ordinances that Avila authored or co-sponsored were The Anti-Smoke Belching Ordinance (2006), the Ban Aerial Spray Ordinance (2009), the Watershed Code (2007), the Establishment of Marine Protected Areas (2007), the Fisheries Code (2008), the Rainwater Ordinance (2009), Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance (2010), Septage and Sewerage Management Ordinance (2010), Organic Agriculture Ordinance (2010) and the Bicycle Ordinance (2010). Long before the Department of Interior and Local Government issued a Memorandum Order for LGUs to make their own action plan related to climate change, Avila had already organized the Davao Climate Change Action Network, a coalition of government and nongovernment organizations as well as individuals. DavCCAN is engaged in activities that raise awareness of the impact and possible mitigating actions to respond to increasing temperature and the unpredictability of weather. Avila built a strong network of partners by continuously initiating projects and programs that are advocating awareness and action from relevant organizations and the public in general. He pushed for a “Davao Gulf Week” for a coastal clean-up involving barangays along the coast, and the Flight of the Eagle series, a biking event that adopts a different environment theme every year. In 2009, he led the first Davao Living Arts Festival, which got artists and cultural workers involved in paying homage to the environment, with the Davao Gulf as central focus. In 2010, he was lead convenor of “Run for Water” in Davao City and was part of the Steering Committee of the Davao City’s yearly “Earth Hour” event. (MindaNews)

Caves... from page A8

The memo circular categorized 36 Class II caves. These have sections with hazardous conditions and high quality ecosystems

that are highly sensitive to human activities, making it necessary to close these sections either seasonally or permanently except for experienced cavers and guided tours or visits. Class II caves include the Capilan Bat Cave in Sultan Kudarat, Licup Cave in Samal Island, Davao, and Guano Cave in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. Class III caves have no known threatened species within them or significant archaeological, geological, natural history, cultural and historical values. Such caves are open to inexperienced yet guided visitors. They may also open to guano extractors and birds’ nest collectors, if any. Eight caves were categorized as Class III, which include Balite Cave in Samal Island, and six Punta Diwata Caves in Carmen City, Agusan del Norte. The distribution of the newly classified caves are as follows: six in the Ilocos region (Region I); nine in CALABARZON Region (Region 4A); 19 in the Davao region (Region 11); three in South Central Mindanao (Region 12); 14 in the Caraga Region (Region 13). With the classification, BMB personnel in the respective DENR field offices will coordinate with the Protected Area Management Board, concerned local government unit or land owner in the preparation and implementation of a management plan on related activities within the caves. (PNA)

Fair...

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didn’t do; or a neighbor blamed you for something that was someone else’s fault. Maybe you had a teacher in school who really treated you unfairly. And now that you’re an adult, your boss is unfair. Laws seem to discriminate. Even your wife or husband may treat you unfairly or accuse you unjustly. Who said life’s fair? It’s not! So what can you do to handle the unfairness of people and life? Well, once again Jesus Christ has an answer to our life’s toughest questions. Do you want to talk about unfairness? Jesus Christ is the number one victim of injustice in history! Even people who didn’t like this man admitted that He was the last one in the world who should be executed and killed as a criminal! If Jesus Christ was not a good and innocent man, then no one is! So next time you and I think we’re being treated unfairly, just tell Jesus about it. He knows exactly what you’re feeling and going through. How do you handle unfairness in life? You really can’t without Christ. But with Him you can overcome anything that life and others do to you. Jesus has already paved the way for you to follow. He’s been there and done that. And He gives that same power to anyone who

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will ask Him to take charge of their life every day. His own inner strength and peace that doesn’t let the unfairness of others keep you down. You’ll even be strong and free enough to forgive those who hurt and treat you unfairly. Jesus’ power is yours for the asking. So why not ask Him to forgive you and take control of your life today and every day? Just Think a Minute.

Celebrate... from page A4

by Margie Moran in 1973. The first Filipino to win the world’s most prestigious Miss Universe beauty pagent was Gloria Diaz in 1969.

Victory... from page A1

“However, we view that her position in favor of US military presence in the country contradicts her concern for humanity. We hope she will have a change of mind and heart on this issue by learning the history of our nation under US colonial rule,” it added. Gabriela asked Wurtzbach to examine the “brutal killing of Jennifer Laude and other criminal abuses of US military in the Philippines and other countries and be a powerful voice to seek justice for the victims.” Laude, a transgender, was found dead in a motel room in Olongapo City on Oct. 11 last year. The suspect in the killing, US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, was charged with murder but was only convicted of homicide. Progressive groups have cited Laude’s case as another ground for resisting US military presence. Wurtzbach’s victor y ended the country’s 42year title drought in the Miss Universe contest. The previous title for the country was won by Margie Moran-Floirendo in 1973. Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe 2015 during the coronation night held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, United States Sunday evening (Monday morning, Philippine time.). Host Steve Harvey however committed a mistake when he announced that Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez is new Miss Universe, and Wurtzbach was first runner-up. Harvey came forward to apologize for the gaffe just as the Colombian candidate was waving to fans to acknowledge their cheers. Star World, which covered the contest live, stopped airing the event after Harvey had apologized. (MindaNews)

Tourism 2016 budget up by 44% to P3.61B THE Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday said its budget for 2016 rose to Php 3.61 billion, up 44 percent from the current budget of Php 2.5 billion. Of this amount, a total of Php 2.95-billion is allocated under the DOT Office of the Secretary (OSec), including its attached agencies Intramuros Administration (IA) and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC). DOT Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. told reporters in an interview that the DOT OSec allocation, which is up by 28 percent, would “sustain market development, planning initiatives and re g u l at or y pro g r am s implemented in 2015.”

BELIEVERS: Will Jesus be happy today when people---His own creation--purport to be celebrating His coming into this world by actually denigrating Him from His status as God and Savior, who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all rolled into one, and treating Him instead as a simple, though special, human? What is more, Jesus has clear commands for His the third quarter reached true followers. He ordered P2.42 billion, higher by 24.8 them to go to the world and percent than a year ago. make all men His disciples In the same Neda 10 (which means His workers, report, it was stated that the and not simply worshippers Mindanao Container Teror believers in the ordinary minal topped the regional sense of the word “believcollections at P1.6 billion. ers”), to baptize peolple in Meanwhile, the total the Name of the Father, number of incoming and Son, and Holy Spirit, and outgoing flights in Laguto teach everyone what He indingan Airport during taught the world to do. the third quarter of 2015 Yet, even churches who increased significantly by are supposed to have born 25.69 percent from 2,966 again into a new belief about flights in the third quarter Jesus are not complying of 2014 to 3,728 flights in with these commands of the third quarter of 2015. the Master, since they are Ship calls in the three now contented with simmajor ports are higher by ply “collecting” members 8.09 percent during the who remain passive in their period compared to last belief, who sit idly during year as both the domestic praise and worship services and foreign ship calls regevery week, and return to istered increases by 7.65 their homes un-regenerated. percent and 90.91 percent, Would these churches and respectively. people have a right to celCargo traffic also inebrate Christmas? creased by 14.29 percent -oooduring the period as both PLEASE LISTEN: “Ang the volume of domestic and Tanging Daan” (The Sole foreign cargoes handled Way): a Bible study and by the major ports posted prayer session online could increases. now be heard, 24 HOURS a Total number of ship day, in the Philippines and passengers registered durthe world at www.facebook. ing the period is likewiuse com/angtangingdaan or higher compared to last year, www.facebook.com/ANposting an improvement by DKNK (and look for “Ang 17.63 percent. Tanging Daan” broadcasts). The total volume of Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 from page A3 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. By revenue district, Gin- container traffic in TEUs Email: batasmauricio@ya- goog City emerged as the handled by the major ports hoo.com top growth performer with grew by 19.26 percent during the third quarter of 42 percent. At their counterparts 2015, from 62,831 TEUs to from page A1 at the Bureau of Customs 74,930 TEUs in the same period in 2015. that Wurtzbach brought (BOC) 10, collections in great pride and joy to the Republic of the Philippines Filipino people. Province of Davao del Sur “We are looking forCITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR ward to welcoming our very own first Kagay-anon Miss Publication Notice Universe when she comes R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC home,” Rodriguez said. He said that Wurtzbach December 17, 2015 victory would certainly In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG counter the false and nega- Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Adtive comments of Miss New ministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby to the public that RAMSY A. RAVINA has filed with this Office, a petition Zealand about Cagayan served for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live De Oro during the Ms. Birth of RAMSY ACOJEDO RAVINA at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents Pancontinental contest last are Leofrance Ravina and Milagros Acojedo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition November. After 42 years, Miss with this Office not later than January 07, 2016. Wurtzbach regained the (Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar Miss Universe crown won

Increasing...

Victory...

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Bengzon further said that the allocation for IA was at Php 446-million while the budget for NPDC was at Php 213-million. He he did not disclose the budget for its other attached agencies. This allocation does not include yet the budget for DOT’s marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), which used to be the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA). DOT’s budget is part of t he 2016 nat iona l budget of Php3-trillion which was signed by Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III at Malacanang on Tuesday morning. (Azer N. Parrocha/PNA) The entry of Shandong International Transport Corp. in June 2015 contributed to the increase in the total number of foreign ship calls at Mindanao Container Terminal by 42 percent in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year. Domestically, the increase in the number of vessels at 33 percent was attributed for the increase in the number of vessels chartered by the Philippine Sinter Corporation and Filinvest Development Corporation for their dredging, piling and concreting uses. But overall domestic cargo declined by 14.59 percent due to a slowdown in the transport of petroleum products. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late MONICO CERVANTES, who died intestate on October 29, 1999 in Tuban, Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur, left the following parcels of land, more particularly described as follows to wit: “A parcel of land situated at Balalan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-7316.” “A parcel of land situated at Balalan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY (5,830) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-15283.” “A parcel of land situated at Balalan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, containing an area of ELEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE (11,743) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-7315,” are the subject of AMENDED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON (RE: EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS) WITH CONFIRMATION OF DEED OF DONATION, made and entered into by and among; 1. ADELA MONTIR CERVANTES, the surviving widow; 2. ERNESTO M. CERVANTES, married to ERLINDA MIRAS, 3. EDILBERTO M. CERVANTES, married to BETTY GUIRITAN, 4. HEIRS OF FEDERICO M. CERVANTES, (died on February 20, 1980), represented in this instant by his sole and compulsory heir and daughter, MERALYN CERVANTES, single, all of legal ages, all Filipino citizens and all residents of Tuban, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, the above-named parties, are the sole, legitimate and compulsory heirs. As per Doc. No. 497; Page No. 100; Book No. XXX; Series of 2008; under Notary public of ATTY. LEOPOLDO C. DIONES, JR. MDN: DEC. 23, 30, 2015 & JAN. 6, 2016

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Globe promotes appreciation of science and technology through Star Wars * Star Wars artifacts, toys currently on display at The Mind Museum

Public school children read the science behind C3PO, a popular character in the Star Wars movie series.

Globe Ambassador Tricia Abad leads the story book read-along with around a hundred public school students at The Mind Museum.

Globe Telecom partnered with The Mind Museum and Teach for the Philippines to bring Star Wars closer to more public school students and increase their appreciation for science and technology through the popular movie franchise. Through a partnership with TMM, the largest science museum in the country and TFP, a non-stock, non-profit that works to provide children with an inclusive, relevant, and excellent education, Globe treated 100 public school students to a day filled with Star Wars experience. Activities included viewing of Star Wars artifacts and toys from The Mind Museum’s “High on Scifi” Exhibit and a story book read-along of the popular movie series. “Globe is deeply committed to providing wonder-

ful learning experiences for the youth sector. Through the different Star Wars activities that we prepared for them, we are hoping that Globe was able to enhance appreciation and understanding of science and technology among the youth sector for nation-building, believing that this is key in promoting growth in developing economies like the Philippines,” Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said. The country’s leader in digital services and purveyor of digital lifestyle, Globe Telecom’s CSR initiative involving Star Wars is in line with its comprehensive and multiyear collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia whose brands include Star Wars. (Paid Advertorial)