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Ozamiz mayor welcomes new police chief from Leyte Espenido as the new police chief so they can work together in fighting the illegal drugs and in OZAMIZ City Mayor Reynaldo maintaining peace and order. Parojinog Sr. said he welcomed Espenido came from Albuera, the arrival of Chief Insp. Jovie Leyte and was involved in a conBy GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

troversy when he filed criminal cases against suspected drug lord Kerwin Espinosa and his slain father Rolando Sr., who was killed inside his detention cell in Baybay, Leyte by operatives of

the Criminal and Investigation Detection Group (CIDG) last month. Aside from Espenido, 15 other police officers from Albuera received the transfer order as well,

said Supt. Surki Sereñas, the regional police office spokesperson. Sereñas said the officers were supposed to arrive at the Phil. National Police regional office

Misor ex-mayor denies links to illegal drug trade The good news

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-One of the three political figures in Northern Mindanao mentioned by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte as being allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade is willing to submit himself to the authorities to prove he is innocent, Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano said Tuesday. Wellie Lim, former mayor of Lugait town in Misamis Oriental was tagged by Duterte as among those linked in the business of selling “shabu” in the region. Earlier, the President named Iligan City’s Lawrence Cruz and Vicente Belmonte as some of the region’s political personalities who are in the narco-list. Both Cruz and Belmonte used to serve as that city’s congressional representatives. In a radio interview, Cruz denied being involved in the illegal drug trade as he feared he will end up NEW POLICE DIRECTOR FOR NORMIN. PChief Supt. Agripino Javier, giving honors to the colors during like slain Albuera, a simple turnover, Tuesday, December 20, 2016, when he assumes as acting regional director of the Police Regional See denies, page A11

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‘No ID, no benefits’ policy of Philhealth scrapped THE Senate has included a provision in the 2017 national budget cancelling the need for patients seeking treatment in hospitals to present a PhilHealth card as a condition to avail of benefits from the state health insurer. Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto said the scrapping of the “No PhilHealth ID, No benefits” policy is one of the many provisions that the Senate had crafted to guarantee universal health coverage. Recto sponsored the budget provision which states that “in the attainment of universal See POLICY, page A11

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ASEAN member countries: integrity and humanity THE Association of South East Nation (ASEAN) has member countries that are in diversity. Each member country has its own typical characteristics not only politically but also in other aspects. Problems can come up when all member countries are not scrutinizing both their strengths and weaknesses. Humanity and integrity should be enhanced so that the ASEAN potentiality can be highlighted. The development of the population is now becoming more and more obvious. The number of the people increases the number of job seekers. This is a social problem that may come again and again. The job vacancy and the number of the people may not be matched. It is strikingly odd when among the member countries are not aware of this evidence. Sending the low quality human resources to foreign countries tends to be much risky. This is risky especially when sending the workers to the countries which are not the ASEAN member countries. Socially, the problem of manpower can be due to the gap between the number of job seekers and the vacancy. This problem can never be overcome yet the number of jobless results in different impacts. It can create traf-

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ficking. It can induce the higher number of criminalities. It can also lead to the lower standard of living in a member country which has more and more number of the population, the densely-populated member countries. In terms of regional zone, conflicts because of territorial basis can be more potential. In the archipelagic countries, ASEAN tends to have a potential conflict. The border of the sea and the claim of ownership can also lead to borderline conflicts. Politically, the ASEAN member countries are clearly noticed. The political differences and the way of overcoming the conflicts may cause the problem never be better solved. This can be clearly predicted. Only the leaders of these member countries can drag the focus on having the same vision and mission of ASEAN integrity. The solidity of the member countries to have the same vision of ASEAN future is the key success for making ASEAN great. Only the leader of each country can make the ASEAN become more solid. When the member countries are in a good relationship, the integrity and solidity can be achieved. Job seekers and the political will among the

member countries requires more close discussion. The number of population and unemployment should be tackled using some strategies. Education and collaboration should be enhanced so that the quality of the manpower can be balanced among the member countries. Another strategy can be undertaken through mutual-benefit cooperation. Exchange programs among the students in colleges can be done. Polytechnic institutions with the level of colleges can be enhanced. Competition is good but being more and more competitive without balancing the quality of manpower among the member countries lead to potential conflicts. This is a social problem. Humanity is another issue. When it is politically different the way of seeking the strategy can be different. Yet, seeking the humanity interest and its existence can be the best way to balance any conflict that may come up among the ASEAN member countries. The ASEAN vision and mission should focus on integrity and highlight the humanity. These two terms are good for more discussion and attention. While being super busy overcoming the internal

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political issues, the ASEAN leaders can look at a glance at the issue of integrity and humanity. These two entities can lead to the solidity not only in each member country but also the whole member countries in ASEAN. An intensive forum for the discussion and policy making towards these two entities needs more and more attention. We believe that by enhancing on integrity and humanity, the ASEAN member countries can be a great regional association among other great regional associations throughout the globe. Dr. Djuwari Sarkawi is the Head of Research Journal and Publishing department, STIE Perbanas Surabaya. He is also the guest lecturer at Ottimmo International Master-gourmet Academy, Surabaya; The advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia. He is also the president of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… The people walking in darkness have seen a great PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN light; on those living in the Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao land of deep darkness a light has dawned…” (Isaiah 9:2, Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING the Holy Bible). Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor -oooGOD FORETOLD HIS AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA COMING AS A BABY BOY: Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant Isaiah 7:14 of the Bible is clearly a message from God ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI the Father, foretelling His NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE coming to earth as man, CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 given to King Ahaz, who, CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY with his people, were cowLegal Counsel ering in fear because two --------------------------------------------------------------bigger kingdoms were set to attack them. God the Father bureau and mktg staff told the Prophet Isaiah to candy macabale - 09161326483 tell the king the attack will RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 not happen, but the king reMISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 fused to be calmed, forcing GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 God to say He Himself will North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 come to earth as a baby boy. VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 -oooMARAMAG - roFINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 NOT MANY ARE HAPquezon, buk. - ROSE GENON PY WITH FREE TUITIONS Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 AT STATE SCHOOLS: I am tangub city - bobby mag usara sure that not every Filipino, OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 particularly some at the ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 Commission on Higher cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 Education (CHED) and davao - tom a. caballero-09756023684 davao - tomas canoy avancena jr.-09177017010 even among some people at davao del norte - sarah castor - 09263988293 state colleges and universidigos city, dvo sur & kidapawan - romeo d. sanchez ties (SUCs), share the hapdavao city - rene s. arias (Photo Journalist,) piness of Filipino students butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 studying at government san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 schools brought about by San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 the allocation of some P8.3 Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO -0912-8484037 billion for their free tuition ZAMBOANGA - AL JACINTO -09177103642 fees. Member: To some people, this free ORO CHAMBER tuition scheme may mean Philippine Press Institute depriving them of fat allowGILBERT Y. CHAO Motoring Editor

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ances or, as some had put it, “profit participation” which they appear to have been enjoying for quite some time now. I have written about this “profit participation” scam in previous years in the hope of stopping it, but nobody wanted to pay any attention. Now, with the free tuition system designed by the Duterte government for state colleges and universities, I am sure it is going to be problematic and highly scandalous for anyone to insist that this “profit participation” scheme among top ranking CHED officials and officials of state colleges and universities should still continue. -ooo“PROFIT PARTICIPATION” AMONG SUCs SUCKS: What is this “profit participation” scheme? It is a system, I am told, where

some CHED and SUC officials are given portions of the tuition fees paid by students who, because of lack of financial capabilities, could not study at better private educational institutions and had to content themselves being enrolled in SUCs. I wrote the CHED and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to investigate this matter several years ago, but I never received even the courtesy of a denial, both of this request and of the existence of the scheme. I was totally stonewalled by CHED and CSC officials, but, my informants told me the system of “profit participation” continued unabated. I said then, and I am going to say it again: taking portions of tuition fees paid by poor students to SUCs is criminal and constituted graft and corruption. It is also stealing from poor families, whose only way out of poverty and misery is securing college education for their children. Maybe the Duterte government can do its own investigation of this matter now and prosecute all those who may have participated in this scam. -oooGOD CAME AS A MAN TO SHOW HIS LOVE FOR HUMANS: Now what did God say to King Ahaz,

through the Prophet Isaiah, in Isaiah 7:13-14? Here it is: “Then Isaiah said, `Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel’…” To the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK, or Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church, this message would seem at odds with what was required to fight the invaders against King Ahaz, for what he really needed then was something to stop his attackers. Yet, God’s answer showed that He was willing to come down and save His people Himself ! This was His proof of His love, and of His incarnation as 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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Big incidents around “IF I have my way, I will execute from 5 to 6 drug suspects everyday,” President Duterte was quoted as saying. This has reference to the restoration of the death penalty. To me what is important is due process of law. Let the supreme court orders the execution and not just anybody. Let the accused enjoy their constitutional rights to be assisted by lawyers rather than get shot dead even while sleeping in their homes. President Digong Duterte should throw into the waste box his dictatorial attitude. People are afraid while the country is embarrassed in the international community. We treat dogs much better than people. Another “no work no pay” holiday should be incorporated into our calendar. It is the Duterte’s Innocents Day to honor the innocent people who were shot dead in the name of drug war. Of course, this is only to imitate the biblical “Los Inocentes” celebrated every December 28 to honor

the infants killed supposedly to include our Lord Jesus Christ. According to latest survey 8 to 10 Filipinos expressed fears they will be caught in the crossfire in the battle against drugs and killed. The same survey also showed that criminality in the county has been reduced by 33 percent. This is both good and bad news but in journalism, bad news is good news. I am hoping President Digong Duterte stops the daily murders of innocent people in the countr y. Instead, he concentrates against the rebels in Jolo and other places in Mindanao. Mindanaoans are hungry of peace. PNP chief Bato was quoted to have said “I am sorry about the killings but the war on drugs will continue”. Under the same logic, killings will go on. I am glad China, which seized unlawfully America’s unmanned and unarmed underwater drone near Subic Bay, has returned it. The drone was undertaking

research work or scientific data in international waters and was actually being used under contract with an entity. Top police executives must be dancing the mambo this month receiving huge bonuses from President Duterte. And who will be from the force would ever think of coup d’ etat? The Army are protesting about bonuses that they did not receive. Anyway, for the sake of fairness and equity, give extra bonuses also to all government employees. Sen. Leila De Lima has some good points when she said “war on drugs targets the poor only”. I think she is right since I have yet to hear rich or scions of influential and wealthy families killed in the war. Is this the case of double standard way of governance or just discrimination in action. President Digong Duterte revealed three politicians in Misamis Oriental were said to have indulged in the illegal drugs. I urge the authorities to know who

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behaves like he is still courting the votes of the people. He continues to make silly and stupid pronouncements which are highly inappropriate and damaging to his present stature as the leader of the nation and to the nation itself. Consider this: What political or practical gain would President Duterte get in calling the US President the son of a whore? He was wrong if he thought he earned some pogi points from the Moros in the south for the puerile act of apparently avenging for them on the infamous Bud Dajo

massacre, a historic issue he was reviving to counter US and western criticisms on the wanton extra judicial killing in the country under his watch. Duterte is clueless: despite everything, the Moros adored and respected the Americans and remain so to this day in the same breath as their distrust in and hatred to the Filipinos, the Christianized natives. The succeeding events after the Bud Dajo incident proved this. The Moro leaders of Sulu, Palawan and Mindanao joined hands in petitioning the US

these officials are and gather evidence for filing formal complaints with the Provincial Fiscals’ office. I think it is only proper that a team be formed to go around the province and find if more mayors are active in the drug business. Public officials must undergo drug test from the governor down to the last barangay council. If we can have the town mayors into the drug test, why not include too the public school teachers and all government workers. These people can afford to buy shabu and perhaps some of them are using the

illegal drugs. Those who have not been using shabu should not be afraid. Well, killings now seems to be just ordinary and part of life worldwide. Russian ambassador in Turkey was shot dead by a young man The government is still investigating the incident. I urge everybody to be aware always and avoid places where “to whom it may concern bullets” may find you. I remember the song “Down in the west, Texas town of El Paso where a gunman may find you in Rosas cantina.” The good thing was in the time of

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the old, old west, people were armed and the only problem was who could draw the fastest. (Bennex News Service)

Into a Turbulent Sea?

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental--Rodrigo Roa Duterte was catapulted to political stardom by doing or saying the unthinkable. For instance, at the stretch of the campaign period in 2015, he cursed the Pope for causing a traffic jam at EDSA; admitted he personally killed at least three suspects in a kidnapping and rape case in Davao City; and lamented missing the opportunity to rape ahead of the rioting inmates a beautiful Australian missionary during a hostage-taking incident inside a jailhouse. Instead of losing votes, the maverick Digong collected more than what he needed to claim the May 2016 presidential election. With his unorthodox bull-headed behavior of not minding the possible consequences of his action, Duterte successfully projected himself as a no nonsense strongman capable of holding right at the horn the wicked monster of corruption, criminality and the illegal drug menace that hounded the country for long. Forget about his morality or its absence, the voters of the only Christian country in the Far East did not bother and care at all, and considered him the long awaited messiah to deliver the land from evil. In defending his apparently “un-Christian” personality, some of his avid followers argued that even God appoints the devil to serve his purpose. The vote luring and trapping season is long over. One wonders why the mayor who is now the unquestioned President of the land still

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PURA A. SALVA-LAURIO, Petitioner, - Versus THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL and PHILIPPINE STATISTIC AUTHORITY, Respondents. X----------------------------/ ORDER An amended petition for correction of entries in the certificate of live birth was filed by Pura SalvaLaurio alleging that she was born on April 3, 1961 at Mambajao, Camiguin to spouses Constancio Arallas Salva and Fortunata Clavite Angcog-Salva She secured a copy of her birth certificate from the Central Office of the Philippines Statistic Office and discovered that the number 1 in her typewritten birth year was superimposed with a number two to make it appear that she was born in 1962, instead of 1961 which is her true and correct birth year. The same superimposed year likewise appears in the Records of the Local Civil Registrar of Mambajao, Camiguin By reason of such superimposed number two (2) in the printing of the year 1961, the space in the said certificate live birth “RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR BY” is dated April 16, 1962 instead of April 16,1961 and the space “THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY “ is likewise dated April 16, 1962 instead of April 16, 1961 and the vaccination date is MAY 3, 1962 instead of MAY 3, 1961 the true and correct respective year. Petitioner’s mother concluded that the alteration of petitioner’s birth year from 1961 to 1962 was purposely intended by the informant Bonifacia Ladera who attended to petitioner’s birth to avoid the inconvenience of executing an Affidavit of Delayed Registration because it appears in the said Certificate of Live Birth, particularly Entry No. 20 thereof, that the fact of birth was only registered and received in the office of the Local Civil Registrar on April 16, 1962 As a matter of fact, petitioner’s mother could not recall to have executed an Affidavit of Delayed Registration. Finding the petition in form and substance, let this care be heard on MARCH 14, 2017 at 8:30Am at Hall of Justice, Mambajao, Camiguin Any person having or claiming interest may within FIFTEEN (15) DAYS from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Petitioner is directed to furnish the Office of the Solicitor General, Local Civil Registrar of Mambajao, Camiguin and the Philippine Statistics Authority with copies of this Order and the amended petition within five days from receipt hereof.

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SPH goes full throttle at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 title sponsor Suzuki Philippines (SPH) recently got avid football fans into the groove with fun games and activities to mark the ASEAN region’s most prestigious football competition. To kick off the tournament, over 1,000 motorcycle club members and 500 Suzuki car club enthusiasts joined the parade to the Philippine Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan, on the AFF Suzuki Cup’s first day. They were joined by friends and families who were equally thrilled to witness the matches and participate in the Cup’s activities. Braving the traffic to greet the Philippine Azkalsand cheer them on at the group stage games were 1,300 students, mostly hailing from the country’s top universities - Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Sto. Tomas, University of the Philippines, University of the East, and Far Eastern University. On the last day of the group stage games (November 25) 40 children from the JCI Manila – GK Smokey Mountain Football Club had the privilege of sitting on the best seats as they witnessed the

Philippine Azkals battle for national glory for the very first time. Through this experience, SPH hopes to inspire them to likewise find their passion and eventually the courage to pursue it. Aside from the competition, there were activities and games in store for tournament attendees, too. Welcoming the spectators and guests at the Suzuki Village located just within the stadium’s premises were a huge arc balloon and a life-size soccer ball. The soccer ball allowed tournament-goers to leave their messages at the Philippines’ first-ever co-hosted AFF Suzuki Cup. Displayedat the Suzuki Village as well were SPH’s exciting lineup of automobiles and motorcycles. On display

were the AFF-speciallydressed Suzuki Swift 1.2, the all-time favorite Suzuki Jimny, the multiawarded Suzuki Ciaz, the well-loved Suzuki Ertiga, and the everstylish Suzuki Celerio. Smash 115 Fashion Colors, Address 115 Fi, and the Underbone King - Raider R150 were also among the motorcycles that have each captured tournament goers’ attention. While those on display provided attendees the perfect venue for taking photos, SPH prepared a number of games and activities – from the prize wheel down to the mini football games – to keep Filipino football fans’ energy levels up beyond the actual competition. “Suzuki Philippines is honored to be part of this year’s AFF Suzuki

Cup, which marks the country’s official debut as its co-host. With the help of our partners, we were able to bring the

Suzuki Cup to full throttle and imbue a strong love for football among Filipinos, the latter serving as a great source

of motivation to our Philippine Azkals,” Suzuki Philippines General Manager for Automobile Mr. Shuzo Hoshikura says.

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Wheeltek Motor Sales Corp. together with Suzuki Philippines Inc. opened the first Suzuki World, a 4,000 square meter facility that will be a one stop shop for all Suzuki cars and motorcycles, big and small. Jun Bulot, Suzuki Philippines Inc. General Manager for Sales & Marketing in said in his speech, “Well in every opening, this is always my part and I’d deliver it still because it is in this part wherein we discuss with you the very heart of the Suzuki 3S Concept Shop. This is not your ordinary motorcycle shop mga kaibigan

dahil ang bawat detalye po ng tindahang ito ay maingat na pinag-isipan ng Team Suzuki para masigurado na maayos at the best ang inyong pagbisita sa amin.” Suzuki Philippines Inc. Managing Director Norminio “Boying” Mojica on the other hand, gave thanks to Wheeltek for an outstanding year in sales: “This year is definitely a great year for Suzuki, we’ve been surpassing sales records month after month and those are all unprecedented. This however, will not be possible without our Wheeltek family. We’ve been partners for more than 40 years and we cannot thank you enough for the unwavering trust and support that you are giving us.” We promise then that we will thrive to provide you the best products and experience, we will continue to innovate, we will continue to give you the best way of life because that is how and what Suzuki’s Way of Life means” he added. That evening, the grand opening celebrations for

the Big Bike Store followed. Wheeltek Motor Sales Corp. President and CEO Dr. Reynaldo Odulio, PhD in his speech, stressed the importance of hardwork, the same tool he used to propel his motorcycle dealership empire to what it is now with humble beginnings with only 3 Suzuki motorcycles for sale. That same dealership, now sells a complete line up of Suzuki products from small business class motorcycles, to super fast Suzuki sportbikes and even Suzuki cars and pick ups. Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki, President of Suzuki Philippines Inc. declared “Welcome to our World!” He added “It is with pride to stand here in front of you at the very first Suzuki World where you can find everything Suzuki! The opening of our Big Bikes Center in this very building completes your one-stopshop experience for a Suzuki regular bike, a Suzuki Big Bike and a Suzuki automobile.” Suzuki World is located at Daang Sarile, Maharlika Hiway, Cabanatuan City.

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Fortinet Predicts Tipping Point For Cybersecurity as Threats Become More Intelligent, Autonomous, and Difficult to Detect Than Ever Before in 2017 Evolution of Threat Landscape Creates Urgency for Increased Security Accountability at Multiple Levels to Avoid Impact to Global Digital Economy

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TAGUIG, Philippines, Dec. 21, 2016 “The expanding attack surface enabled by technology innovations such as cloud computing and IoT devices, a global shortage of cybersecurity talent, and regulatory pressures continue to be significant drivers of cyber threats. The pace of these changes is unprecedented, resulting in a critical tipping point as the impact of cyber attacks are felt well beyond their intended victims in personal, political, and business consequences. Going forward, the need for accountability at multiple levels is urgent and real affecting vendors, governments, and consumers alike. Without swift action, there is a real risk of disrupting the progress of the global digital economy.” News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today unveiled six predictions from the FortiGuard Labs threat research team about the threat landscape for 2017. These predictions reveal the methods and strategies that Fortinet researchers anticipate cyber criminals will employ in the near future and demonstrate the potential impact of cyber attacks to the global digital economy. For a detailed view of the 2017 predictions visit our blog. Highlights of the predictions follow: 1. From smart to smarter:

automated and human-like attacks will demand more intelligent defense Threats are getting smarter and are increasingly able to operate autonomously. In the coming year we expect to see malware designed “human-like” with adaptive, success-based learning to improve the impact and efficacy of attacks. 2. IoT manufacturers will be accountable for security breaches If IoT manufacturers fail to better secure their devices, the impact on the digital economy could be devastating should consumers begin to hesitate to buy them out of cybersecurity fears. We will see an increase in the call to action from consumers, vendors and other interest groups for the creation and enforcement of security standards so that device manufacturers are held accountable for their device’s behaviors out in the wild. 3. 20 billion IoT devices are the weakest link for attacking the cloud The weakest link in cloud security is not in its architecture. It lies in the millions of remote devices accessing cloud resources. We expect to see attacks designed to exploit endpoint devices, resulting in client side attacks that can effectively target and breach cloud providers. Organizations will increasingly adopt fabric-based security and segmentation strategies that enable them to create, orchestrate, and enforce seamless security policies between their physical, virtual, and private cloud environments from IoT to the cloud. 4. Attackers will begin to turn up the heat in smart cities

As building automation and management systems continue to grow over the next year they will be targeted by hackers. The potential for massive civil disruption should any of these integrated systems be compromised is severe, and are likely to be a high-value target for cybercriminals. 5. Ransomware was just the gateway malware We expect to see very focused attacks against high-profile targets, such as celebrities, political figures, and large organizations. Automated attacks will introduce an economy of scale to ransomware that will allow hackers to costeffectively extort small amounts of money from large numbers of victims simultaneously, especially by targeting IoT devices. 6. Technology will have to close the gap on the critical cyber skills shortage The current shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals means that many organizations or countries looking to participate in the digital economy globally will do so at great risk. They simply do not have the experience or training necessary to develop a security policy, protect critical assets that now move freely between network environments, or identify and respond to today’s more sophisticated attacks. Threat Predictions Trends and Take-Aways The Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud continue to play heavily in the pre-

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NIA needs P40B yearly for irrigation projects nationwide DAVAO City––The National (NIA) needs some P40 bil- necessary irrigation projects Newly-installed NIA in an interview at the sideIrrigation Administration lion a year to put up the in the country. chief Peter T. Laviña said lines of Kapehan sa Davao on Monday that massive Publication Notice Republic of the Philippines construction of irrigation R.A. 10172 LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE projects is needed to attain PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL rice self-sufficiency. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Cagayan De Oro City “Because of our lack CCE-0048-2016 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION of irrigation facilities, we cannot attain rice self-suffiDate: December 16, 2016 In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby ciency. In rice production, served to the public that LIZA M. BAUTIZADO has filed with this office a In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from requirement is water, so even Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LESTER MARIQUIT if we have a dream to proAdministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R. A. 10172), Notice is BAUTIZADO who was born on JULY 27, 2002 in Cagayan de Oro City and duce more rice if we cannot hereby served to the public that Ruby P. Ombao has filed with this Office, a whose parents are REYNALDO ROSAL BAUTIZADO and LIZA DUGADUGA petition for correction of entry in sex from “Female” to “Male” in the Certificate of Live Birth of Ruby Petilla Ombao at Matanao, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Ronilo Lauronal Ombao and Solita Francisco Petilla. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 31, 2016. (Sgd) NONITA DIONISIO-DALUMPINES (Signature over printed name of the C/MCR) MDN: Dec 19 & 26, 2016

MARIQUIT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than DECEMBER 26, 2016. (SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 19 & 26, 2016

provide water, we cannot attain the dream. NIA is an important ingredient in attaining NIA,” he said. Citing the 10-year masterplan of NIA made by the previous administration, he said that only 57 percent of the country’s irrigable lands have irrigation systems while the other 43 percent have none. See projects, page A11

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Municipality of Don Carlos OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR CCE-46-2016 R.A. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Reuby P. Ocullo has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of clerical error in SEX from “ MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of Reuby Merla Pasahingue born 09 March 1977 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon and whose parents are Buenaventura C. Pasahingue and Rebecca D. Merla. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than December 28, 2016. (Sgd.) MELISA R. CAVALIDA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 26 & Jan 2, 2016

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Municipality of Don Carlos OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE - 49- 2016 R.A 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 ( IRR on R.A. 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that Genjie S. Armodia has filed in this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in SEX from “ MALE” to “FEMALE” and the child’s middle name and mother’s last name from “ ACACIO” to “ ACASIO” in the certificate of live birth of GENJIE ACACIO SULATAN born 22 January 1988 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon and whose parents are Jaime Montawel Sulatan and Amada Sadcod Acacio. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than December 28,2016. (Sgd.) MELISA R. CAVALIDA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 26 & Jan 2, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar Don Carlos, Bukidnon NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Ma. Cherly P. Saburnido has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “ MARIA CHERLY” to “ MA. CHERLY” in the birth certificate of Maria Cherly Ponti Pabilona who was born on 10 March 1967 at Calaocalao, Don Carlos, Maramag, Bukidnon and whose parents are Pelegrin Panis Pabilona and Soledad Penuela Ponti. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later December 28,2016. (Sgd.) MELISA R. CAVALIDA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 26 & Jan 2, 2016

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION FOR THE APPROVAL AND REGISTER OF DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MICHAEL BENJAMIN N. LEE AND PAMELA P. GONZALES-LEE,

CIVIL CASE NO.2016-107

MICHAEL BENJAMIN N. LEE AND PAMELA P. GONZALES-LEE, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 26, 2003 at Iligan City,both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Don Juana Subd, Palao, Iligan City and Kiwalan, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for twelve (12) years now,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 26, 2003, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 15th day of December, 2016

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to grant them separate independence from the Filipinos or make their land a province of the USA, preferring to remain under the administration of the US Army than to be under or part of the proposed Philippine Republic. The Bacon Bill which championed the Moro political aspirations was unfortunately defeated in the US Congress in 1926, thanks or no thanks to the vehement opposition and lobbying of Filipino independent movement leaders like Sergio Osmeña and Manuel Roxas. If a poll is conducted in Moroland today to determine their preference, I believe the Bangsamoro will prefer to be run like heaven by Americans rather than to be run like hell by Filipinos, regardless of Duterte’s huge enchanting promise of federalism. PRRD taunted popularity is slowly but is being consistently eroded by his recent ramblings in various fora and repetitive tactless statements. In its report on Mayor Espinosa’s killing inside his prison cell, the NBI concluded that it was a rubout, a premeditated execution, hence, murder by any account, not a shootout as reported by the CIDG operatives that carried out the operation. Regardless, the President stood pat on earlier pronouncement that the police were doing their job rightly, that he will stand by them and no one will go to prison, the evidence notwithstanding. He dismissed the NBI report, saying ”the NBI is mine “ (under him). Therefore? During the Wallace Business Forum held in the Palace, with no one asking any question about it the strongman boasted again about his criminal past, that he personally killed suspected criminals while mayor of Davao City, that he accordingly roamed the streets of the City in his big bike looking for troubles, for encounters so he could kill and show to his policemen that it could be done and they too could do it. The audience in that business forum and those who witnessed in TV reports later had to take the President’s statement at face value. There is no other way because the admission was

made in an unequivocal language in a formal gathering of responsible people. This time his apologists found themselves in a hell hole. To rationalize what he said again as another figure of speech is hogwash. Definitely no average English major student would buy it. Rambling aimlessly far, far away from what is called by the occasion, and deliberately admitting and denying something all over again is one crazy befuddling but shallow way of covering the truth. Such a motion only unmasks and betrays the true character of the person doing it – that the fellow is a cheat, obviously sick, mentally- challenged, thus, utterly unreliable and yet is the sitting President of the Philippine Republic. So, where are we going to? Are we into a turbulent sea? Are we in state of calm before the coming of a terrible storm? (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan is a retired professor and former chancellor of the Mindanao State University Naawan campus in Misamis Oriental).

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on December 8 but they requested to report for duty at the PNP-10 headquarters at Camp Alagar, Barangay Lapasan on Dec. 19 instead. He said the reassignment is part of the PNP national headquarters transfer program, noting that this time the order came from the police chief himself, Director General Ronal dela Rosa, and not from the regional director, as was the usual practice in the past. Earlier, Espenido said as a police officer it is his duty to obey orders from the PNP higher command although he insisted he did not know why he was being transferred from Visayas to Mindanao. For his part, Parojinog said he is ready to work with Espenido as Ozamiz’s new city police director. In an interview Wednesday afternoon, the mayor said he prefers to have a police chief who is not from Ozamiz so he can be effective in helping the city government’s anti-drug campaign in line with Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s directive. Since Espenido is a stranger in Ozamiz, his work will not be influenced

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Monday, December 26, 2016 by anyone, he said. “That way, he can really dig deeper and the truth will come out,” Parojinog said, referring to some reports fed to the Malacanang that mistakenly identify local government officials as involved in the illegal drug trade in their locality. He said he and his daughter, Vice Mayor Nova Princess, were among those in the list of Duterte’s “narco-list,” an accusation that Parojinog denied citing his relentless efforts to stamp out the shabu trade in his city even before the President declared war against illegal drugs. He said his support to the police such as transportation, fuel and other needs will always be provided by the local government no matter who sits as the city police chief. Aside from an intensified anti-drug campaign, Parojinog said he expects Espenido to re-implement the police visibility, especially in the city’s commercial district to prevent criminal activities.

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Leyte mayor Rolando Espinosa who was gunned down by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-8 inside his cell. Emano said Lim called him up Monday night and told the governor he was “worried” that his name was on the list. He said Lim told him the allegation is not true. Lim and Emano are both members Padayon Pilipino, a local political party based in Northern Mindanao. 1“He even asked my advice on how to clear his name,” Emano told reporters at the sidelines of the Padayon Pilipino’s first regional convention held at the town plaza of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. Founded in 1994 by Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano, the governor’s father, the party now has around 6,000 members all over the region. Right after their phone conversation, Emano said he got in touch with Senior Supt. Emmanuel Alvarez, the provincial police direc-

tor, and asked him about Lim’s situation. He said Alvarez advised him to wait for the incoming police regional director, Chief Supt. Agripino Javier, to assume office. Javier replaced Chief Supt. Noel Constantino in a turn-over ceremonies at the Philippine National Police regional headquarters at Camp Alagar, Barangay Lapasan, Tuesday afternoon. As of this writing, Lim has yet to issue an official statement to the media.

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coverage, no Filipino, whether a PhilHealth member or not, shall be denied of PhilHealth benefits. PhilHealth identification card is not necessary in the availment of benefits.” The said provision forms part of the 2017 General Appropriations Bill that President Duterte is expected to sign before the end of the month. But the major PhilHealth-related initiative, Recto said, was the one pushed by Senator Loren Legarda, which appropriated P3 billion to pay for the insurance premiums of an estimated “last 8 million uninsured Filipinos.” This backlog was discovered in the course of budget deliberations, Recto said. “Because the Senate did its job, the discrepancy was found.” The P3 billion Senate infusion sponsored by Legarda “will close the last mile in health insurance,” Recto said. “This is the culmination of a long work process through successive administrations. In 2001, at the start of GMA’s term, the number of sponsored beneficiaries was just 200,000 urban poor families,” he said. “Then the number of the sponsored increased yearly. By 2010, the individuals covered, including self-paying, numbered 78 million. President Aquino added 20 million new enrollees, increased the paying members to about 45 million, plus retained the previous grantees and expanded the benefits,” he said. As a result of the Senate

augmentation, funding for PhilHealth social insurance program had been raised to P53.2 billion. This will cover 15.4 million indigent families, 3.3 to 5.5 million senior citizens, and 48,000 individuals under the government peace and reconciliation ‘PAMANA’ program, and the last 8 million uninsured individuals. Recto said the inclusion of senior citizens “under the medicare umbrella” was made pursuant to Republic Act 10645, the 2014 Rectoauthored law mandating automatic PhilHealth coverage for 60 year olds and above. He said the “No ID” rule in RA 10645 for seniors seeking medical services is being expanded to cover all. Government’s subsidy to PhilHealth is booked separately from the Department of Health budget. The DOH appropriations for 2017 is P96.33 billion. Recto said “valuable and insightful inputs” in the crafting of “health care-forall provisions” in the budget came from Senate health committee chairman Risa Hontiveros and Sen. Sonny Angara who defended the DOH budget in plenary.

fee” policy. Another program that NIA will venture into is the construction of mini hydropower generators along irrigation canals to maximize the use of water, he said. “If that could generate 500 KW that could light up several houses or one village, we will undertake it. We will maximize the use of our water and help generate renewable energy to help our communities,” he said. Last November 15, Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol announced the appointment of Laviña, a former Davao City councilor and spokesperson of the campaign team of then presidential candidate and now President Rodrigo R. Duterte, as NIA head. Engr. Czar Sulaik was appointed as his deputy administrator for operations. Laviña served for three terms as city councilor from 2001 to 2010 while Sulaik, who was recommended to head NIA, served as provincial irrigation officer of North Cotabato during Piñol’s time as governor. “Laviña’s appointment as the new NIA head is a welcome relief for the Department of Agriculture especially since the agency, while officially under the Office of the President, is one of the most important agencies supporting from page A10 Philippine agriculture,” Piñol He said NIA’s budget for said. (Antonio L. Colina IV/ next year amounting to P2 MindaNews) billion will not be enough to cover all the expenses. But he is optimistic that NOTICE isNOTICE hereby given that the with the support it is getting estate of MARIA OSO, GUTIERREZ, from the governments of who died intestate on October China, Japan and South Korea, 01, 2016 at P-6A Balanghai, Libertad, Butuan City, and the World Bank and Asian Barangay consisting of a house and resiDevelopment Bank “we will dential lot (Lot No. 08, Block 01) be able to not only meet the situated at Furia Subdivision, Butuan City covered by targets in the masterplan and Libertad, Certificate of Award No. 00155 reach beyond.” and Tax Declaration No. 08-06Laviña also urged the local 0003-02044 and Tax Declaration governments to settle their No. 08-06-0003-02045, containan area of 180 square meters, debts for irrigation systems ing is the subject of an EXTRAwith NIA have which ac- JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF cumulated to P10 billion in ESTATE OF THE LATE MARIA the past years despite the an- O. GUTIERREZ WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS made and entered nouncement of “no irrigation into by deceased MARIA OSO fee” policy. GUTIERREZ’s surviving spouse He said the local govern- and legitimate children and sole namely, Arturo G. Gutierrez, ments must pay the amount heirs, Sr., Arturo O. Gutierrez, Jr., Danny unless Congress decides to O. Gutierrez, Maricel O. Gutierrez, clear them of any liabilities. Alma O. Gutierrez, and Mary Jean G. Laviña said the P2-billion Calamba, per Doc. No. 085; Page 17; Book No. CV; Series of project for next year will suf- No. 2016 of the Notarial Registry of fice to cover the potential loss Emmanuel R. Balanon, Notary of revenues with the imple- Public at Buuan City until Dementation of the “no irrigation cember 31, 2017.

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Davao Light reconnects Samal submarine cable Monday

NINE months after being isolated or 2 days before Christmas eve, the Samal submarine cable is reconnected to one of Davao Light and Power Co.’s substation.

This is upon the request of Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) Mayor Al David Uy to provide stable electricity to the Island City. The gensets currently supplying electricity is not sufficient to energize the entire Samal island, according to the Mayor. Davao Light agreed to recon-

nect the submarine cable as there now exists an unused capacity in its Pampanga substation. Also in the spirit of Christmas, people of Samal could enjoy the holidays with uninterrupted power. The Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO) submarine cable connects to the

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission system passing through Davao Light’s Pampanga substation. Months earlier DANECO made the same request to Davao Light. However, at that time it could not be accommodated as the latter utility’s Pampanga substation

Great 2017 awaits Davao: biz chamber DAVAO City––Business leaders here are optimistic that the city will sustain the economic upturn next year, what with a lot of interests from large investors to locate in the metro. Ronald Go, incoming president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce (DCCCII), told “Wednesdays Habi at Kape” at the Abreeza Mall that the city has been placed in the centerstage since President Rodrigo R. Duterte hails from here where he served as mayor for over 20 years. “If possible, we should invest in boutique hotels that we need more for the City of Davao. We continue to grow. This development comes about after our mayor became president,” he said. Go added that he sees a large influx of tourists coming here “to see what Davao City is like and what propelled our president where he is today. We see a lot of people just so curious about what Davao City has to offer,” he said. He said that he is elated that the government is spending more for infrastructure projects in the city, which he believes will further the development of the city as the infrastructure will cater to the new locators. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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was already at maximum load due to the rapid growth in the serviced areas. Last March 17, the entire Samal island experienced total power outage after the said submarine cable was hit by cargo vessel M/V Ecuador. Later, modular gensets provided power to the island.

It’s ‘shining, shimmering, and more splendid’ in Montevista’s Diwanag fest By Fe F. Maestre, Contributor

TEACHERS’ CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2016 IN GINGOOG CITY.

Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez recently attended the 2016 Division Education Week Culmination cum Teachers’ Christmas Celebration with a theme: “Christmas Around the World” held at Arturo S. Lugod Gymnasium, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. Vice Governor Pelaez generously gave away 5 brand new 22-inch “LED TV,” an Android tablet, a Laptop and 20 gift certificates worth P500 to the lucky winners as his early Christmas presents to the hardworking and dedicated teachers of Gingoog City. Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez is the Chairman of Education Culture and Arts. (Bottom left photo: Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez receives a Plaque of Recognition for his invaluable support and laudable service extended to DepeEd-Gingoog City which greatly contributed to the success of his programs, projects and activities; L-R: Myrna T. Castaños, PhD, SDS, Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez, Pablito B. Altubar, GCPPSTEA President, Edgardo V. Abanil, CESE, ASDS)

Montevista, Compostela Valley province -- Never been to Disneyland? Haven’t entered the castle of the “Beauty and the Beast” or of “Sleeping Beauty?” What about meeting Snow White and her seven dwarves, that adorable fawn Bambi, Pocahontas, the Little Mermaid, Winnie the Pooh, Lilo and Stitch, or Donald Duck? And of course, who wouldn’t miss Minnie and Mickey Mouse? They’re all here--and more! This time, adorned with Christmas lights only on this year’s 16th Diwanag Festival celebration in Montevista. An annual celebration, Diwanag Festival is one of the much anticipated events every Christmas season in Comval province offering different concepts every year. It officially opened on December 14 as “Diwanag goes...Disneyland on Christmas” bearing the theme, “Tatak Montevistahanon,

atong mahalon, atong amumahon, behikulo aron ang lungsod magmalamboon.” “Bisan sa kagamay sa atong lungsod, bisan ug 3rd class municipality lang apan nailhan kita dili lang sa tibuuk nasud sa Pilipinas kundili damgo nato nga mailhan kita sa tibuuk kalibutan,” Mayor Eutropio Jayectin said. The Diwanag festival already made its mark and is a consistent National Pearl awardee on best tourism practices under the municipal category conferred by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) and the Department of Tourism (DOT). (Getting there: Montevista is about a 2-and-a-half hour ride away from Davao City via private vehicle. It is the next town after Comval’s capital town, Nabunturan, going north bound.)

Durian council needs new facility worth P350m DAVAO City––The Davao Durian Council Inc. has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to construct a processing center worth P350 million to back the growing demand for durian in the global market. Davao Durian Council

president Larry Miculob told “Wednesdays at Habi at Kape” that they are proposing that a five-hectare durian processing center be erected beside the AgriPinoy Trading Center in Daliao, Toril here. He said that the DTI

has yet to respond on their proposal which will include, among others, processing area, packaging area, and conveyor system. A bigger processing area, Miculob said, is necessary as they see a growing demand for durian both in the local

and export markets. Once constructed, he said that it will benefit the city generate 1,000 jobs. Citing the Chinese market, Miculob said that the demand for next year is 100 40-footer container vans. At present, the growers

here are only able to ship out four 40-footer containers due to lack of bilateral trade agreement between China and the Philippines that will allow entry of durian in the Chinese market, he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)