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National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana and Major Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, 4th Infantry Division (4ID) commanding general, lead the Ceremonial Parade and Review during Lorenzana’s visit to Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City yesterday (February 1) to grace the 47th Founding Anniversary of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

NPA lifting of unilateral ceasefire won’t affect military, says DND chief

By RONALYN V. OLEA of Bulatlat and Priam F. Nepomuceno of PNA

THE Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People’s Army (NPA) announced the termination of unilateral ceasefire

on February 1.

In a statement, the CPP’s Central Committee and the NPA’s National Operations Command cited two reasons — the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP)’s non-compliance with its obligation to release

all political prisoners and the continuous military operations by government troops in rural communities.

The ceasefire declared on August 28 shall expire on Feb. 10, 11:59 p.m., the revolutionary groups said.

See military, page A7

Reds end unilateral ceasefire Thursday

NPA: No more truce, but govt still maintains ceasefire

By GERRY LEE GORIT, Correspondent

LORENZANA

Pinay fashion designer wowed Paris audience

By Abs A. Abando of PNA

Showcasing Filipino creativity in no less than the world’s fashion capital, Filipina haute couture designer, Sari Lazaro, closed the “Catwalk on Water” show at the Seine River in Paris last January 27 with her Royal Secret Garden collection.

Lazaro’s creation was worn by Vietnamese-born, Paris-based model and “Catwalk on Water” producer, Jessica Minh Anh. Combining dramatic, laser-cut details on luxurious silks and

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The government has maintained it will stand by its declaration of unilateral ceasefire shortly after the National Democratic Front (NDF) announced its suspension of cessation of hostilities Wednesday.

NDF-Mindanao spokesperson Jorge “Ka Oris” Madlos made the announcement via social media Wednesday See TRUCE, page A7

Ceasefire continues despite NPA rebel attack, says Dureza

flowing tulle and lace, the designer stirred up romance, mystique and new age flair in her latest collection.

Lazaro has been interested in fashion since she was young. Seeing this, her mother enrolled her at the Central Saint Martin, a tertiary art school in London when she was 17. Sari eventually took up Fashion Marketing and Fashion Design at the De La Salle University.

She also took an intensive fashion design course at the prestigious Instituto Marangoni in London, and when she returned

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The government would continue to honor the unilateral ceasefire with the communist rebels despite the attacks by the New People’s Army (NPA) on government troopers in Northern Mindanao, a top official said Wednesday.

Secretary Jesus Dureza of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on See REBEL, page A7

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DUREZA

Justice finally prevailed: Vera Cruz

More Inside n NTC needs ‘super’

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ILIGAN City––“Justice finally prevailed,” said Iligan City Vice Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz after Mayor Celso Regencia was released from prison on Monday.

Vera Cruz also thanked those who supported Mayor Vice Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz backed by more than 5,000 Regencia until the end.

Likewise, he thanked Iliganons barricaded at the gate of the city jail in Barangay Tipanoy to prevent jail authorities from transferring the residents, the church detained Mayor Celso Regencia. people, and even the busiFile photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

ness community for their firmed support while the mayor was still in prison.

After his release, Regencia attended Monday’s flag raising ceremony at the city hall’s ground and went around the city to greet some local residents, vendors.

He also strolled toward the city’s public plaza--and does handshaking to everyone he met.

In a decision, Judge Ferdinand C. Baylon of

the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 77 in Quezon City, dismissed the criminal charges against Regencia.

Regencia was charged with three counts of murder and four counts of frustrated murder under criminal case nos. R-QZN-16-06245 to 51 in connection with the attempted slaying of Rep. Varf Belmonte, who was ambushed on his way home a few kilometers from See JUSTICE, page A7

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NTC needs ‘super’ powers to control telcos, says senator

Senator Win Gatchalian is asserting the need to confer the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) with “super” powers to more effectively carry outs its regulatory mandate over powerful players in the telecommunications industry.

Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, is recommending that the NTC be granted additional authority to allow it to more effectively discipline erring or incompetent telecom-

munication companies.

The recommendation will be among the salient points that Gatchalian will include in the committee report. He plans to submit to the plenary in relation to the committee discussions on Senate Resolution No. 213, which called on the Senate to look into the economic effects on consumers and the national economy of the present model of operation and regulation of the telco industry.

“The objective here is to see if we have enough

regulatory mechanisms to make the playing field even.

Telecommunications is a public utility, and just like other public utilities, it has to be regulated to make sure that the playing field is even, to make sure that customers are getting the value that they are paying for.” Gatchalian said.

Gatchalian noted admissions made during the committee hearing last week that the NTC has been hard put at imposing drastic penalties against telcos which fail to deliver satisfactory services

to consumers.

He cited as example the disclosure of NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios that they have failed to compel industry giants GLOBE and SMART to deliver the minimum speed of 12 mbps in Internet connectivity that their advertisements guarantee to their subscribers.

Cabarios said that since the NTC and the two telcos differ on the issue of whether or not data connection speed limits can be imposed, the NTC has opted to be silent on the issue “because of the limitations in the law.”

He added that the measly penalty of P200 per day for Notice

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non-compliance to NTC regulations is likewise not a deterrent to the telcos.

Gatchalian promised to plug the loopholes in the NTC charter and give the agency more latitude to flex its muscles. “The NTC needs more teeth to better regulate the telecoms industry. I will

make sure that it gets the same powers like the ERC (Energy Regulatory Commission),” he said.

The ERC is the body that regulates the energy sector.

It has extensive powers, including quasi-judicial powers, to control and penalize erring power companies.

Solon says CPP-NPA ceasefire termination ‘unfortunate, premature’

House Appropriations Committee chair Karlo Alexei Nograles on Wednesday said the decision of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPPNPA) to terminate its interim ceasefire is “unfortunate and premature” as this might again lead to hostilities that could jeopardize the outcome of the ongoing peace talks between the government and the communist insurgents.

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3 DepEd’s no to condoms, a ‘wise move’ Thursday, February 2, 2017

AS the Department of Education (DepEd) finalized its decision to buck condom distribution in high schools in the country, pro-lifers are all too happy with the development, calling it a “wise” move.

“It was a wise move. The Department of Education saw the impracticality of such a strategy,” said executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)’s Permanent Committee on Public Affairs (PCPA), Fr. Jerome Secillano, MPA. For the priest, the Department of Health (DOH)’s initiative to widen condom access by making it directly available to students is “a waste of public funds.”

“Students will simply play with it (the condoms),” he added.

In an interview, chancellor and Secretary to the Bishop of Tarlac Fr. Melvin Castro said he was See CONDOMS, page 5

47TH ANNIVERSARY. From left, Secretary Jesus G. Dureza of the Office of the

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, and National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana join Major Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, 4th Infantry Division (4ID) commanding general, in celebrating the 47th Founding Anniversary of the 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on February 1.

Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

PCC chief vows to crack down on unfair completion

Arsenio Balisacan, first chairman of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), promised on Tuesday to zero in on the newly-created commission’s mandate to crack down on unfair competition in the Philippine markets.

“As the country’s antitrust body, we endeavor to crack down on cartels, break up monopolies, penalize and fine companies that are found guilty of anti-competitive behaviors,” Balisacan said during Palace media briefing.

Balisacan, a former director general of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and socio-economic secretary, said economic growth will become more rapid and sustainable when there are safeguards for market competition.

“It is important to zero in on why our works matters in the grand scheme of the development agenda of the President,” Balisacan.

“Greater productivity of businesses means that Filipinos benefit through higher income from

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Publication Notice R.A, 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that DAY JIE BACASNOT DOLORICO has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to correct the Child’s Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in her Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 922306, was born on DECEMBER 5, 1992 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to parents CARLITA BACASNOT and BEJAMIN DOLORICO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 14, 2017.

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Dr. Nordjanah Dipatuan Ducol Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ALEX P. BUSANTE has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “DIO” to “ALEX” in the birth certificate of DIO P. BUSANTE who was born on May 23, 1949 at Poblacion, Butuan City, Agusan and whose parents are JOEL L. BUSANTE and APOLINARIA PLAZA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 February 2017.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 2 & 9, 2017

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WW3 is at hand

PLEASE open the Holy Words in your cell phone.

I also suggest to download a free offline Bible in your phone so that the words of the Almighty One are being just a click of your finger.

It might be nonsensical to say that WW3 has started, but just be open minded and continue reading. I intend not to write the passage of the Holy Book so that you will search it yourself.

I encourage you to have your own Holy Bible and start reading and studying, it will amazingly change your mindsets. Here we go.

Please read the passage about world war in Revelation 8:7, Revelation 9:15, Ezekiel 38 and 39.

The Holy Book of Christians, which is commonly called “Bible”, (it is not found in the scriptures, but it was taken from the Greek word “Biblos” which means books), fully laid down the story of the creation of the universe, the story of mankind and predicted the coming world wars and finally the end of the world.

I am not writing this to sow seeds of fear in your hearts, but for you to ponder the possibility of this scary world event. The very

famous French physician and astrological consultant Nostradamus who lived 500 years ago had predicted that there will be 3 world wars that will happen before the end of the world.

The WW1 happened from 1914 to 1918 and approximately 10 million people died. After 21 years, WW2 erupted and it lasted for 6 years from 1939 to 1945.

WW2 was known as the highly pernicious conflict in human history for it claimed 70 million dead.

Today, when you google and search for WW3 you will find several links and it is trending in the social media.

In 2015, I heard from Pope Francis, in one of his speeches, that the war in the Middle East is a “piece of a meal” comparing it to WW3. During the 70th Celebration of the United Nations in New York, I personally heard the speech of the King of Jordan, King Abdullah II, when he said, that the on-going conflict in the Middle East has already been the inception of WW3. Take note, that the conflict in Iraq and Syria and the battle against ISIS

already involved the super power nations of Europe and America.

I read one time on the internet that a Russian Military officer explained to the world that their actions to destroy the rebels against President Assad of Syria is for them to stop the WW3.

Right now, NATO has criticized Russia’s “aggressive military posturing” and that it will not help alleviate tensions between the two.

In a statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin, he acknowledged moving his nuclear-enabled missiles closer to Europe in response to NATO’s extension into Baltic territory.

Last week, January 28, President Donald Trump made a shocking Executive Order of the travel ban to 7 countries which cause a global confusion. Until today, protesters are flooding the airports, green card holders were not allowed to enter America and heads of 7 nations are too much disappointed.

Whether this is true or not, our job is to search the Holy Word of God and do some preparations. When WW3 will truly happen, 1/3 of the world’s population

Bishop Bing Gadian

will die because this will be a nuclear war among super power nations. Now is the time to prepare our family, love each other and go back to our church.

Let us share love to all people and promote acceptance and unity among all those who believe in God and His Holy Book. This is not the time to debate who is the true church.

If you believe God the Creator and His plan of salvation through the death of Christ on the cross then you are a true church, the invisible Body of Jesus Christ.

Let us share the love of Yeshua/Jesus/Isa to all people.

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heavy assault rifles, look for big crowds and open fire at them.

Incidents have been taking place in different places and I see no correlation with each other. It just happen these men are happy to kill people by the dozens.

Are they mentally-deranged? Hungry to kill?

Devils disguised as human beings? I sounded a warning to everyone to stay away from crowds because this must be the reason that irritate these foolish individuals. Incidents like these never existed decades ago that even gave me more disturbing questions.

President Digong was reported to “think twice before declaring martial law in the country.” I agree he should think five times because he has no basis to declare martial law.

We do not have rebellion or invasion prevailing in the country except the sporadic ambushes of the NPA which had been stopped because of the on-going ceasefire agreement towards the end of hostilities.

His only basis is the drug war against drug lords and that is not within the books of law in the country. Then President Marcos was wiser, he declared martial law, but instituted a zarsuela scene by having Johnny Enrile allegedly kidnapped and there were fighting in many places in the country.

President Digong should not even think about the subject anytime of day.

Having problems with heavy rains? In a month or two daily bright sunlight will disturb you. Summer days ahead are going to destroy even your farms and surroundings. We should love both weather because they parts of our lives.

In some countries, they rarely experience rains. Still in some areas of the world, people have so much of rains. We are lucky we have them both regularly every year. Many of us depend on rain water to drink and to irrigate our agricultural fields.

President Digong, according to one report, said he will not help Filipino illegals in the United States. To me, he should not because if he does, will only result to the mass deportation of TNT (tago nang tago) since Digong has been attacking America many times just recently. It will definitely have a bad outcome for Filipinos. Digong just have the habit of quarreling “big trees” perhaps to attract the media and make him bigger individual too. What a weird attitude.

I wish to commend the provincial guards at the provincial jail for intercepting shabu while it was being smuggled inside. This is definitely a good job. Everybody should be involved

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in the war against drugs for the government to win and stop the nefarious activities of bad men in our society.

What is this I heard that relief goods in some areas are not distributed well because of political factions.

To make it clearer, if you are allegedly not close to the chief executive, chances are you will not get any assistance.

I am not familiar with this matter, but I urge any agency handling relief goods to give them only to real victims of calamities regardless of political affiliations. Donors of relief goods intended these items for victims only and no one else.

The battle in Butig, Lanao del Norte is reportedly still raging despite deaths in the side of the rebels.

The military must finish the last man standing on the opposite side to give the residents in the area total peace.

Rebels anywhere in the country should be crippled fast to let foreign investors build giant manufacturing firms in our country that could give employment to our jobless citizens.

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The proposed wholesale electricity spot market in Mindanao (2) The Mandate of the DOE Concerning the WESM

THE EPIRA of 2001 states in Section 30: “Within one year from the effectivity of this Act, the DOE shall establish a wholesale electricity spot market composed of the wholesale electricity spot market participants.” And in Section 37, defining the powers and functions of the Department of Energy, the EPIRA mandates the DOE to “establish the wholesale electricity spot market and formulate the detailed rules governing the operations thereof ”.

Noticeable in these statements, and in all references to the WESM in the EPIRA and in its Implementing Rules and Regulations, is that the EPIRA envisions only one wholesale electricity spot market for the Philippines.

There was no idea of establishing WESMs in various places in the country.

Thus, the mandate given to the DOE by the EPIRA is the establishment of only one WESM, and, consequent to this, it is the mandate of the DOE to EXTEND the WESM to Mindanao, or to INTEGRATE Mindanao into the WESM, when the conditions are favorable for doing so.

It is not the mandate of the DOE to establish an isolated WESM in Mindanao, or in Palawan, or in

Condoms... from page 3

“happy, if not elated” over the recent development, saying the government can now implement methods that will actually address the HIV issue.

“Common sense and rational thought demand that we address the issue of teenage pregnancy and HIV-AIDS rise with proper values education and not with condom use,” he said.

For Pro-Life Philippines president Eric Manalang, DepEd’s judgment on the health department’s program is a possible acknowledgment that the HIV issue is not merely a public health one.

“It’s recognizing that our problem in schools is moral and DOH has no business teaching and leading young adults to more immorality,” said Manalang, noting that the DOH should have a more focused approach to addressing the rising HIV cases because of MSM (males who have sex with males).

According to DOH, as of March 2016, 86 per cent of HIV infections were among MSM. (Nirva’ana Ella Delacruz / CBCPNews)

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having more and betterquality jobs. When businesses compete, consumers benefit further through lower prices, better quality

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Batanes or in Siquijor, or in any other island big or small that is not connected to the Luzon-Visayas grid, which hosts the one and only WESM in the Philippines.

Before taking any action to extend the WESM to Mindanao the DOE will have to find out whether the conditions exist that would make it economically feasible for the WESM to be extended to Mindanao.

A necessary condition for the extension of the WESM into an isolated electric power system is for that power system to be physically connected to the Luzon-Visayas grid through an interconnection with adequate capacity to enable the transport of the expected amount of electric power.

In the case of Mindanao, a Visayas-Mindanao interconnection with a capacity of at least 400 MW must be constructed before Mindanao could be integrated into the WESM. Because the VisMin interconnecof goods and services, and more choices in markets,” he explained.

After a 24-year battle in Congress, Republic Act No. 10667 or the Philippine Competition Act was enacted in July 2015 with mandates to review large mergers and acquisitions, investigate antitrust cases, conduct market studies, crack down on cartels, break up monopolies and penalize and fine erring corporations.

The law prohibits anticompetitive agreements such as cartels, price fixing and bid-rigging; abuses of dominant market position; and, anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions.

“The lens of the Competition Commission is focused on competition, meaning how markets perform in relation to the prices that consumers pay, the quality of the goods they offered to them and the variety of those goods,” he said.

In the first year of its existence, the PCC has received and acted upon 80 notifications of mergers and acquisitions worth at least PHP1.7 trillion and zero backlog on merger review.

Balisacan said they also made eight referrals for possible anti-competitive conduct in various industries and issued four procedural guidelines.

He said the PCC is presently addressing legal cases against Globe and PLDT on PHP70-billion acquisition

tion does not yet exist, it is absurd on the part of the DOE to consider any proposal to extend the WESM to Mindanao, purportedly to fulfill its mandate under the EPIRA. But maybe the present officials of the DOE believe that they are responsible for the establishment of isolated WESMs in any of the islands of the Philippines, regardless of the intentions of the EPIRA. Or maybe they have decided to amend the EPIRA in order to give DOE the mandate to establish isolated WESMs in all islands where a WESM would be economically beneficial to the populace.

Or maybe they want to empower each state under a federal system of government to establish autonomous WESMs, even in the absence of electrical interconnection with any of the other regions. In any such scenario, the question still has to be answered whether the conditions exist that would make it beneficial for the citizens of the island or the state to establish an autonomous WESM. Isolated WESM in Mindanao: Anti-Consumer and Pro-Oligarch Would it be economically beneficial for the people of Mindanao to establish an isolated WESM? No. An isolated WESM in Mindanao under the present condiin the telecom sector.

“To give you an update as to where we are on the case.

So far, two rulings from the Court of Appeals have been in our favor, and two other rulings were in the favor of the telcos,” Balisacan said.

“We now await a decision from the Court of Appeals to determine if we can finally move forward with our legally mandated review of this telco deal,” he added. (PNA)

Solon...

from page 2 According to the Davao City lawmaker, President Rodrigo Duterte has given the CPP-NPA so much latitude and so much preferential treatment that it is just right that “they should return the favor by exercising restraint and allow peace negotiations to proceed without looming concerns of the possibility of conflict among the communist insurgents and the government security forces.”

“This decision to terminate the ceasefire is really unfortunate and premature. The government has shown so much goodwill in its effort to finally end the war with the communist rebels so I think that it’s time for them to show the same,” he said.

“They should understand that any outbreak of violence between the two sides can lead to the actual termination of the peace process itself. Maawa naman sila sa ating Pangulong Duterte,” Nograles said as he expressed his fears that the peace talks might again collapse in the event of a violent confrontation between the communist rebels and government security forces. philippine news agency

tions of the electric power industry would only result in the transfer of money from power consumers to the owners of the generating companies, while at the same time increasing the rates that would be paid by consumers, without any compensating benefit to the consumers in terms of electric services that would be better than that available without a WESM. The rates for electricity will have to be increased to pay for the costs of establishing an isolated WESM. Around five billion pesos will be needed to establish a WESM in Mindanao with functional capability equivalent to the existing Philippine WESM. And it would cost around one billion pesos annually to operate the WESM. The initial capital investments and the annual operating costs would translate to an increase in the rate for power consumers in Mindanao in the amount of around twenty centavos per kilowatthour. This is peanuts in comparison with the Mt. Apo geothermal power plant getting an illegal approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission to increase the rates by more than two pesos per kilowatt-hour.

But it would be almost impossible on the part of the electric cooperatives to get an increase of more than ten

centavos per kilowatt-hour for their distribution rates.

So the increase in rates due to the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao is significant.

The increase in rates due to the WESM could be compensated for by a reduction in the prices of power supply from the generating companies, resulting from the competitive regime established by the WESM. In Mindanao, however, there are only five significant bulk power suppliers: the Aboitiz Group, the Alcantara Group the Ayala Group, the FDC group of the Gotianun family, and San Miguel.

It is easy for such a small group of power corporations to collude and dictate the price of electricity in the WESM. The price of intermediate and peaking power supply in Mindanao would rise to at least twenty pesos per kWh (the price of generation from modular diesel generating plants) with the operation of a WESM in which all energy would be priced at the highest bid accepted by the WESM. Thus, there could be no economic justification for the establishment of an isolated WESM in Mindanao.

And one could conclude that the DOE, the PEMC, and the Mindanao Development Authority are endorsing the establishment of the WESM only because they have been

prevailed upon to do so by the oligarchic generating companies, which are the only players in the electric power industry that would benefit from an isolated WESM in Mindanao.

Recommendation for the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation The Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers has recommendations for better things that the PEMC and the DOE could do for the electric power industry in the Philippines instead of wasting their time and resources in the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao that would be harmful to power consumers and the general public.

The PEMC should work on restoring the confidence in the WESM that the players in the electric power industry had in the years immediately following the establishment WESM in June 2006.

The WESM is a distinctively valuable institution for a developing country like the Philippines, and it should be valued and supported by EPI players and power consumers. But the weaknesses of the WESM were exposed in the aftermath of the price spikes in the LuzVi grid in December 2013, and the WESM has now reached a low point in public acceptability.

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one in the power industry cares anymore for the WESM, and the gencos are just using it to make money, while the distribution utility companies are just trying to avoid NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of JULIO D. MALAKI, who died intestate on January 5, 2003 in Butuan City, consisting of: 1) A parcel of land (Lot 1098, Q-88, Butuan-Cabadbaran Public Land Subdivision, being a portion of Lot 11-A, Q-88) situated in the Barrio of Basilisa, Municipality of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan del Norte, covered

by TCT No. T-4461, containing an area of 400 square meters, more or less; and 2) A parcel of land (Lot 1097, Q-88, Butuan-Cabadbaran Public Land Subdivision, being a portion of Lot 11-A, Q-88) situated in the Barrio of Basilisa, Municipality of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan del Norte covered

by TCT No. T-4462 containing an area of 18,526 square meters, more or less, are the subjects of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED JULIO D. MALAKI WITH SALE made and entered into by and between deceased Julio D. Malaki’s sole heirs, namely, Perlita C. Malaki, Jeilita Camposanto Malaki, Jeffrey Camposanto Malaki, Joel Camposanto Malaki, as heirs/sellers, and buyer, Maryann T. Alltamero, married to Nickolas G. Altamero and residing at Block 4, Lot 31, Rosewoods Plains Subdivision, Villakananga, Butuan City, with heirs/sellers agreeing to sell, transfer, and convey unto buyer said parcel of land together with all the improvements thereon, for and in consideration of P150,000.00, Philippine Currency, per Doc. No. 685; Page No. 55; Book No. III; Series of 2016 of the Notarial Registry of Atty.

Nestor T. Escalona, CPA, MPA, Notary Public in and for the City of Butuan until December 31, 2017.

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paying the price spikes in the WESM that result during inevitable periods of power shortages.

For a start, the PEMC should carry out the economically beneficial recommendations that were made in the reports titled “Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Design Study”, dated November 2013, by the Intelligent Energy Systems and the SW Advisory of Australia.

The most significant

In focus recommendation in the reports is for the PEMC to replace the existing Market Management System with a new MMS costing around two billion pesos. (Use your money on this new MMS, instead of wasting it on the ill-conceived WESM in Mindanao.)

This would result in economic benefits with a net present value of more than ten billion pesos in seven years. That would redound to reductions in

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formed and the functions, assets and liabilities of the market operator shall be transferred to such entity with the joint endorsement of the DOE and the electric power industry participants.” The establishment of an IMO for the WESM is part of the mandate of the DOE, according to the EPIRA. It is now more than ten years after the establishment of the WESM, and the market operator is still the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation, which is a GOCC. While the PEMC did a good in its management and operation of the WESM in the early years of the WESM, it has done a bad job in recent years, and the WESM has reached the lowest point of acceptability to the players in the electric power industry

and to power consumers.

Perhaps more important is that the prospective investors in the electric power industry no longer consider the WESM significant in making investment decisions. Trust in the market is essential to the efficient operation of any market, and the WESM no longer has that trust under the present management. The establishment of an Independent Market Operator by the DOE will help the WESM regain the trust and confidence that it has lost.

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R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that GYN P. ALAYA-AY has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GYN PARTULAN ALAYA-AY who was born on 06 August 1989 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Wenniefreda B. Partulan and Isabelo C. Alaya-ay.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2017.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 2 & 9, 2017

Republic of Philippines Province of Camiguin MUNICIPALITY OF SAGAY -OOOOFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

R.A. No. 10172 Form (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to be public that CORAZON C. LIM - ALTUBAR as filed with this Office for Correction of entry in SEX GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate Live Birth CORAZON C. LIM who was born on July 15, 1962.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 13, 2017.

(Sgd.) ENGR. JAIME P. MABOLO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Jan 26 & Feb 2, 2017

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

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province of Misamis Oriental CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

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

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JOEL A. BACARRO has filed with this office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the the CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH from “FEB 6, 1975” to “DECEMBER 4, 1975” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOEL AGBALOG BACARRO who was born on FEBRUARY 6, 1975 (as per PSA File) in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are EVANGELINO H. BACARRO and MYRNA P. AGBALOG.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 28, 2016.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

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

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

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

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172 & Section 5 of R.A 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that NIDA C. MICABALO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error and Change of First Name particularly DATE OF BIRTH from “AUG.8, 1956” to “AUGUST 2, 1956” and CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “LUISA” to “NIDA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LUISA CASPE who was born on AUGUST 2, 1965 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Leonila Arago and Ricardo Caspe.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2017.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that JANEVIEL L. YOSORES has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JANEVIEL LUMOYA YOSORES who was born on 01 January 1993 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Victoria D. Lumoya and Cornelio R. Yosores.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2017.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that ARLENA S. MONTEBON has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “M.” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARLENA UGDOL ZUPAT who was born on May 29, 1960 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Francisca U. Ugdol and Arturo Z. Zupat.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2017.

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City Civil Registrar

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The National Demonratic Front of the Philippines negotiating panel is expected to give notice of the termination today to its government counterpart.

The CPP and the NPA maintained that the release of all political prisoners is an obligation of the GRP under the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) of 1998 and the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (Jasig).

They added that the unilateral ceasefire declaration was issued on the mutual understanding with the GRP that the release of political prisoners would take effect within 60 days of August 28. The Duterte administration, however, failed to fulfill such promise.

Since August, not one of the 395 political prisoners have been released in relation to the peace talks.

The CPP and the NPA claimed that the “GRP has treacherously taken advantage of the unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire to encroach on the territory of the people’s democratic government.”

They said that the military troops have occupied at least 500 barrios across 164 municipalities and 43 provinces.

The CPP and the NPA cited the armed encounter that broke out on January 21 in Makilala, North Cotabato.

They said that the suspension of military operations (SOMO) and suspension of police operations (SOPO) issued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) as basis of the GRP’s unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire have served as license for its armed troops, police personnel, paramilitary units and death squads to engage in hostile actions, provocations or movements, surveillance and other offensive operations that are labelled as “peace and development”, “civil-military”, “peace and order”, “anti drugs campaign,” “medical missions” or “law enforcement.”

Still for peace negotiations Still, the CPP and the NPA said they continue to support the GRP-NDFP peace negotiations, adding it is possible to negotiate while fighting until the substantive agreements are forged to address the roots of the armed conflict and lay the basis for a just and lasting peace.

“We oppose the use of interim ceasefires as basis for a protracted or indefinite ceasefire without substantial benefit for the people and their revolutionary forces and for laying aside peace negotiations on substantive issues such as social, economic and political reforms,” the CPP and the NPA said. “Such is tantamount to

the capitulation and pacification of the revolutionary people and forces.”

The CPP’s Central Committee and the NPA’s National Operations Command ordered all commands and units of the NPA, including the people’s militia and selfdefense corps, to take initiative and more vigorously carry out active defense in order to defend the people and revolutionary forces until the expiration of the ceasefire.

All territorial and unit commands of the NPA are also ordered to take full initiative in planning, coordinating and carrying out military campaigns and tactical offensives against the AFP, PNP, the various paramilitary units and death squads of the Duterte government.

The CPP leadership said the NPA will continue to enforce policies and laws of the people’s democratic government, perform necessary and appropriate functions of governance, and mobilize the people and resources in territories under its authority.

In a message Wednesday, Meanwhile, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he decision of the NPA to lift the unilateral ceasefire, which will end noon of Feb. 10, will have no effect on the military.

“If the CPP-NPA (Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army) will terminate or stop their unilateral ceasefire it is up to them. It will not affect the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), anyway despite their declared ceasefire they have not stopped extorting under the guise of their so-called revolutionary taxation, went on recruiting, burning buses and equipment, ambushing and kidnapping soldiers,” he added.

Pending instructions from President Rodrigo Duterte, Lorenzana said the DND will continue to enforce the government unilateral ceasefire.

“Our troops will not actively operate against the NPA while our ceasefire is in effect. However, it will continue to maintain peace and order and run after lawless elements whoever they are. We do not recognize any areas under NPA control nor are they allowed to roam around with their firearms intimidating people,” Lorenzana stressed.

“The August 28, 2016 unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire issued by the Central Committee of the CPP (CPP-CC) and the National Operations Command of the New People’s Army (NPA-NOC) is hereby terminated,” NPA spokesperson Ka Oris said in a statement.

“From today (Feb. 1, 2017) until the expiration of the ceasefire declaration, all commands and units of the NPA, including the people’s militia and selfdefense corps, are tasked

Thursday, February 2, 2017 to take initiative and more vigorously carry out active defense in order to defend the people and revolutionary forces,” he added.

The rebels attribute the lifting of their unilateral ceasefire to the government’s failure to release all political prisoners under the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees as one of the reasons for the termination of the unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire.

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t h at t h e u n i l at e r a l ceasefire it has declared last August will end effective Feb. 10, saying the Duterte administration has not fulfilled its promise of giving amnesty and release of all political detainees now languishing in jails all over the country.

Ma d l o s s a i d : “ T h e Duterte regime failed to fulfill such obligation even though the CPP oblige it by extending the ceasefire declaration to more than 150 days.”

He said as the peace negotiations between panelists from both sides sat down to talk, the government has taken advantage by taking hundreds of villages nationwide which the Maoist rebels have claimed are under its control.

“Across 164 municipalities and 54 provinces, the GRP’s armed forces have occupied at least 500 barrios (villages) which are within the authority of the revolutionary government,” he said.

The NDF has also expressed disappointment when state security forces attacked the NPA members in Makilala, North Cotabato last Jan. 21.

The NPA, for its part, has taken prisoner Private First Class Erwin Salan in Alegria, Surigao del Norte, last Jan. 29.

But Madlos assured, however, that although the NPA will no longer observe the unilateral ceasefire, the NDF will still support the peace talks.

For his part, Secretary Jesus Dureza, of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, said he was “dismayed” by the NPA’s announcement since both the government and the NDF have made some progress during the third round of talks in Rome, Italy.

In Rome, he said, “both sides agreed to further discussion a bilateral ceasefire in The Netherlands sometime end of this month.

We respect (NDF) their decision.”

Speaking before reporters at the Phil. Army’s 4th Infantry Division’s 47th founding anniversary at Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Barangay Patag here, Dureza said they will recommend to Pres. Rodrigo Duterte that the govern-

ment will still abide by its unilateral ceasefire but that state security forces will be mobilized to help law enforcers in going after lawless elements on the ground.

He said they will make the recommendation but it will be Duterte’s “judgment call” on what course of action to take in light of this development.

On the contention of the rebels that the Duterte administration failed to release the 420 political prisoners, Dureza said the government could not just easily free those who are facing criminal charges as there is still a legal process to comply with.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, meanwhile, soldiers should observe the unilateral ceasefire but they must not hesitate to defend themselves against aggressors.

Lorenzana said soldiers who have been harassed by armed groups must respond accordingly. “If they (rebels) attack (our soldiers), then they can also fight.”

Dureza said he and his fellow government negotiators are still hopeful that both sides will agree to a bilateral ceasefire so any violations committed by either party will be properly addressed.

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t h e Pe a c e P r o c e s s (OPAPP) made the statement during a visit on the occasion of the 47 th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Camp Evangelista here Wednesday.

Dureza , who heads the government’s peace panel, has expressed dismay over the announcement of the National Democratic Front (NDF) that it would no longer honor the unilateral ceasefire effective Feb. 10 but would continue to support the peace negotiation.

Dureza said that the government peace panel has expressed “dismayed” over the NDF announcement since both the government and the NDF have made some progress during the third round of talks in Rome, Italy.

In Rome, he said, “both sides agreed to further the discussion about the bilateral ceasefire in The Netherlands sometime end of this month.”

In a statement released through the social media Wednesday, Jorge Madlos, the NDF-Mindanao spokesperson, said that the NDF would end the “unilateral ceasefire” effective Feb. 10, 2017.

Madlos issued the statement after confirming that the NPA, the military arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), conducted simultaneous attacks on the military in Northern Mindanao and the Caraga Region last Monday and Tuesday.

Three government troopers were slightly wounded in the attack while a certain Private First Class Erwin

Salan, of Alegria, Surigao Del Norte, was held captive last Jan. 29.

Madlos said that the Duterte administration has not fulfilled its promise of giving amnesty and release of all political detainees now languishing in jails all over the country.

“The Duterte regime failed to fulfill such obligation even though the CPP obliged by extending the ceasefire declaration for more than 150 days,” Madlos said.

He said that the government has also taken advantage of the unilateral ceasefire while the peace talk was on going by taking hundreds of villages nationwide, which the Maoist rebels have claimed control before the start of the peace talk.

“Across 164 municipalities and 54 provinces, the government’s armed forces have occupied at least 500 villages, which were within the authority of the revolutionary government,” he said.

The NDF has also expressed disappointment when state security forces attacked the NPA members in Makilala, North Cotabato last Jan. 21, Madlos said.

Madlos , however, assured that although the NPA would no longer observe the unilateral ceasefire, the NDF would still support the peace talks.

Dureza said that the government peace panel respects the NPA decision and would recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte that government would also continue to abide the unilateral ceasefire.

However, Dureza said it would be Duterte’s “judgment call” on what course of action to take in the light of the latest development.

He said that the government peace panel would make the recommendation, but it would still be Duterte’s “judgment call on what course of action to take in light of this development.”

However, Dureza said that the military would still be mobilized to coordinate with the local law enforcers in running after lawless elements in the country.

On the allegation that the Duterte administration failed to release the 420 political prisoners, Dureza said that the government could not just easily free those who are facing criminal charges as there is still a legal process to comply with.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana who was also present during the anniversary celebration, told the government troopers to observe the unilateral ceasefire, but should not hesitate to defend themselves against any threats.

Lorenzana said the soldiers should respond accordingly to any harassment and should fight back once attack by the rebels.

Dureza said that the government panel and the NDF negotiators had remained optimistic that both sides could agree to

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a bilateral ceasefire so any violations committed by either party could be addressed promptly.

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to the Philippines in 2012, Sari began designing and got serious in creating dresses for special occasions.

In Januar y last year, Lazaro debuted as a rookie designer in her own show, “Luxe Ethereal”, held in Manila. Her designs impressed celebrities and guests from the fashion elite, who saw her potential in haute couture.

In the high-end “Catwalk on Water”, which put the Far E ast f ront and center, Lazaro was j o i n e d by In d o n e s i a’s Fett y Rusli and Mar i a Ruth Fernanda, Malaysia’s Samantha Chua, and the US’ Johannah DiNardo. ”Catwalk on Water” is just one of the many successful haute couture fashion events produced

by Minh Anh, who picks unusual settings for her shows.

For “Catwalk on Water”, Minh Anh created the illusion of models walking on water by having them walk before guests, who are seated facing the multi-faceted windows of the 100-meter glass boat, Le Jean Bruel, as it cruises the Seine River.

Minh Anh is best known for her mind-blowing runway productions at iconic monuments, among them the Eiffel Tower, London’s Tower Bridge, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the Petronas Twin Towers’ Skybridge, the One World Trade Center, the Gardens by the Bay’s Sky way, and a catwalk that ran across a solar power plant in Spain. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

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the Laguindingan airport in 2014.

Based on the affidavits submitted by the police and the witnesses, Belmonte filed the murder and frustrated murder raps against R egenci a with the municipal trial court of Laguindingan, which ordered the arrest and detention of the city mayor at the Iligan City Rehabilitation Center.

The RTC in Quezon City dismissed the charges after the court found out that the witness was incredible and that the arresting police officers recanted their testimonies and admitted to have reportedly planted the evidences against Regencia.

The police told the court that they planted t h e e v i d e n c e s a g ai ns t the witness identified as Dominador Tumala, 60, of Osmena, Zamboanga Del Norte allegedly upon instructions of the higher police officials.

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

NOEL D. BAANG CASE NO. 2017-10-197 Applicant/s (2012-10-100)

RAMEL SENCIO CASE NO. 2017-10-196 Applicant/s (2011-10-1898)

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

CASE NO. 2017-10-195 (2012-10-415)

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NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the Validity a Certificate of Public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;’’A’’SCIONS TO CANITOAN –BULUAWEST BOUND and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 8, 2017, at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;CARMEN MARKET TO IGPIT OPOL and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 8, 2017, at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Libona via CAMP PHILIPS and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 8, 2017 at 10; 00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City FARAMATA P. DAGALANGIT CASE NO. 2017-10-185 Applicant/s (2011-10-690)

(Above photo from L to R: Misamis Oriental BSU-ESC Center Administrators Ms. Aileen F. Dabon, Dr. Evelyn G. Cañosa, Ms. Diosdada Lalunia, Ms. Florencia D. Baang, Ms. Angie C. Ordinan, Ms. Erna C. Oco, Ms. Presentacion P. Alarba, BSUESC Coordinator Mr. Samuel C. Garcia, Vice Governor Joey Pelaez, BSU-ESC Extension Director Dr. Mercidita Villamayor, Mr. Reynaldo S. Cabillan, Mr. Pablo A. Sabaldana, Mr. Germis R. Salon and Dr. Pedro R. Estaño.)

RIGHT TO AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION FOR ALL- VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ convened Bukidnon State University Extension Director Dr. Mercidita S. Villamayor, Extension Coordinator Mr. Samuel C. Garcia and all

the Center Administrators for a meeting early in the new year to discuss, seek clarifications and updates on the impending closure of the Bukidnon State University-External Studies Centers (BSU-ESCs) operating in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Vice Governor Pelaez made known his position that he is seriously concerned about the future of students and youth insofar as access to affordable tertiary education is concerned in the province. He also sought for various solutions and alternative plans to address and secure their future.

During the meeting, the BSU-ESC Center Administrators took turns in explaining their respective positions on the matter, shared their plans

and pointed out their innovations on how to better improve the delivery of quality tertiary education. They also committed to furnish the Office of the Vice Governor with a three-year survey and tracking of past graduates to support their claims that BSU-ESCs have been producing graduates who are now employed either in the government or private offices.

According to the Center Administrators, the accomplishments of their students in the real world are a testament of the quality of graduates the BSU-ESCs are producing through the years of its operation.

The meeting took place on 6 January 2017 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Cagayan de Oro City. photos

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

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

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

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

ROLANDO A. MERIALES CASE NO. 2017-10-186 Applicant/s (2012-10-930)

ROSEMARIE C. NAVARRO CASE NO.2017-10-188 Applicant/s (2012-10-201)

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

CASE NO. 2017-10-187 (2007-10-025)

MARK ANTHONY M. BALATERO Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2017-10-189

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GENARO T. BALATERO JR. Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2017-10-190

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of January, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ/FILCAB service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Libona via CAMP PHLIPS and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of January, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ/FILCAB service on the line;Cogon Market to PATAG –APOVEL –WEST BOUND TERMINAL and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of January, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ/FILCAB service on the line;COGON MARKET TO PATAG –APOVEL –WEST BOUND TERMINAL and vice versa with the use of one(1) units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of January at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT Service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X Accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of January ,2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippine.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X Accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GLENDA T. CIMACIO CASE NO. 2017-10-194 Applicant/s (2012-10-149)

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

CASE NO. 2017-10-19 (2011-10-302)

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

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

CASE NO. 2017-10-191 (2011-10-774)

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

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

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

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

JIMMY E. ESPINOSA CASE NO.2017-10-202 Applicant/s

FRANCISCO N. CASTRO CASE NO. 2017-10-204 Applicant/s (2007-10-195)

ALVIN BAYETA PARAGAMAC CASE NO. 2017-10-203 Applicant/s (2012-10-353)

NOTICE OF HEARING

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ/FILCAB service on the line ;MAMBAJAO TO CATARMAN PROVINCE and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017 at 3;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. Issued this 31ST day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT Service on the line;Within Bukidnon and from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 17, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31st day of January, 2017at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines..

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For The issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line;Within Bukidnon Province and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle and vice versa with the use of one(1) units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 17, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City Manolo Fortich Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service Along the line ;Iligan City Proper to Suarez and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 10, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Feb 2, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Feb 2, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Feb 2, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Feb 2, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Feb 2, 2017