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TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- The Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office (DNPPO), in coordination with the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte, has recognized the exemplary accomplishments of 10 outstanding police personnel, one Rookie of the year, and the best police station in the province, during the awarding ceremony, last week, at the DNPPO Headquarters. Adjudged as Ten Outstanding cops are PSI Dexter Cuevas, PCI Ruth Dizon,

PSI Rowena Jacosalem, PSI Lurobe Rojo Jr., SPO1 Mary Joy Hapitan, SPO4 Joseph Estrada, SPO1 Savarte Biating, SPO2 Roldan Rubion, PO3 Reynante Balacuit, and PO2 Paciano Ramirez Jr.. P O 1 Ja d e C u a m a g clinched the rookie of the year award while Kapalong Municipal Police Station earned Best Police Station in the province. “It is as important as that we give due recognition to our personnel who are performing well,” Regional Director PCSupt. Manuel Gaerlan said.

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To show its full support to their excellent service and to encourage other police officers to follow suit, the provincial government appropriated P250,000 for the awards, giving P20,000 for each individual winner and P30,000 for the best police station. “Nagtraining gyud na sila para sa security and peace and order nato… so tagaan gyud nato silag respeto og irecognize gyud ilang achievement” Hon. Shirley Aala, one of the proponents of the awards said.

More than the trophy and cash price, the award served as an inspiration to the winners in giving their best in doing their duty. “Being part of where I am now, is such a privilege for me, given the fact that all my efforts and hardship were given commendation and appreciation,” awardee Cuevas said. The STOP awards aims to honor, encourage police personnel and promote police work as a shared responsibility within the community. See honors, page A3

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DavOcc holds 1st prov’l anti-illegal drug summit MALITA, Davao Occidental – Governor Claude P. Bautista initiated on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, the 1st Provincial Anti-Illegal Drug Summit, in a bid to support Pres. Duterte’s war against illegal drugs. Together with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Bautista led all barangay captains of the 105 barangays and the Municipal Mayors of the five municipalities in the province, who attended the summit held in Malita town. The main objective of the activity was to orient the barangay captains on their important role in fighting illegal drugs through reorganization and strengthening of Barangay Anti-Illegal Drug Council (BADAC) and the Municipal Anti-Illegal Drug Council (MADAC). The summit also integrated the newly-concep-

tualized AUDING PLAN (Aksyon Undang Druga- Igsoong nagtinabangay pra sa Gugma), a provincial action plan intervention to sustain the national government’s program on eradicating illegal drugs in the country. With Auding Plan, a convergence of the efforts of the Provincial Health Office and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and Barangay Councils to ensure that all voluntary surrenderees for rehabilitation will be given an effective after care program and ensure that they will be appropriately treated. All Municipal Health Offices and MSWDOs were given proper training to handle the patients and likewise augmented the budget to establish hospital extensions where patients can be temporarily treated. See holds, page A3

5,438 households receive LGU Tagum’s relief packs TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) of the Local Government of Tagum bared its latest record regarding the series of relief operations it has conducted following the days of torrential rain that submerged eight barangays here and pushed the local government to declare the city under the State of Calamity. As of the end of January, a total of 5,438 households received the relief packs distributed by CSWDO to the barangays of Cuambugan, Canocotan, Bincungan, Mankilam, San Miguel, Busaon, Liboganon and Pagsabangan. Each relief pack contained five kilos of rice, 5 packs of instant noodles and eight canned goods. The relief operation started last January 20, 2016, concurrent to the onset of the heavy downpour. Four days later the City Council passed the Resolution No.

288 declaring Tagum City under the State of Calamity which facilitated the immediate release of the city’s calamity fund used by the local government in its relief efforts. Mayor Allan Rellon, who led in the distribution, said that the city government is always on the go in effectively responding to calamities that will hit the city. He also urged the affected families to remain vigilant even in the absence of rainstorms and other calamities as well as to actively coordinate with the local government so as to smooth the progress of disaster mitigation and response. Meanwhile, Sally Balili of CSWDO said that their office is always ready in giving relief assistance to every Tagumenyo. She stressed that an adequate stock of relief supplies is ensured by CSWDO, es- Speaking in the 47th founding anniversary of the army’s 4th Infantry Division, Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus pecially that Tagum City is Dureza hails the MILF for not walking away from the negotiating table despite the setbacks in the past. Meanwhile, still experiencing random he said the third round of negotiation with CNN and the government is now preparing for the fourth round in April, See receive, page A3

adding the Duterte administration is moving significantly in the peace process.

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In its collaborative efforts of aiding farmers, the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) recognizes the active involvement of the Municipal, Provincial, and City Agricultural and Fishery Councils (MAFC, PAFC, CAFC) members of Northern Mindanao during the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) Congress with its theme “Instilling Entrepreneurial Spirit among AFCs in Northern Mindanao”, held in Cagayan de Oro City last January 24-25, 2017. The aim of the congress was to recognize the participation and engagement of the MAFC, PAFC and CAFC members in assisting DA in the implementation of its programs and projects in their respective municipalities and crafting resolutions that would further alleviate the lives of the farmers. Furthermore, it paved the way in strengthening the working relationship and partnership towards DA, its attached agencies, and

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Commission (SSC) Chairman Dean Amado D. Valdez. “We want SSS to be at par with the President’s direction to a better and more transparent government which rejects corruption and values the insights of members to improve programs and services,” explained Dean Valdez. The concept of integrity as a policy means “doing the right thing even when no one is looking”. The move in integrity building in the country was first implemented in the business sector in 2010 as a means to escape the vicious cycle of corruption. Under the program, each SSS branch will have its own integrity circle whose task is to conduct a friendly dialogue with the members of the community within their area of jurisdiction.

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In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 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 RANDY OLMOGUEZ APOSTOL has filed with this Office a correction of entry in date of birth from “JUNE 15, 1971” to “MAY 13, 1971” in the certificate of live birth of RANDY OLMOGUEZ APOSTOL at Libungan, Cotabato and whose parents are CLEMENTE C. APOSTOL and NENA N. OLMOGUEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 24, 2017. (Sgd.) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 6 & 13, 2017

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The discussion will involve identification of issues and problems about the SSS services and the management of the agency in general. The SSS wants to adopt the idea of integrity as a policy to gain more trust from its members and the public. The integrity circles will serve as the middle ground between the SSS and the general public in identifying issues and concerns about SSS. “We believe that improvement of SSS services alongside transparency and good governance requires the support of the community. Feedback and suggestions on how we will better manage the pension fund are very much welcome,” said Dean Valdez. According to Dean Valdez, the integrity circles

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In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 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 LAURENCE U. SABIJON has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s of birth sex from “JULY 20, 1974” to “JULY 16, 1974” in the certificate of Live Birth of LAURENCE UNDAG SABEJON at San Pedro, Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Epigenio R. Sabijon and Elma Undag. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 26, 2016.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular Circular No. 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 MARIEL KATHLEEN A. CAMINOY has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of MARIEL KATHLEEN ARISCO CAMINOY at Mahayahay, Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parent are Guardere S. Caminoy and Lucresima J. Arisco. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 22, 2016.

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Due to our sins committed regularly, you deserved for that purification in life The Gospel of Jesus Christ (February 4, 2017-Saturday)Matthew 16:24-28”Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for

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the local government units. “Dako’g role ang AFCs in the agriculture and fishery sector. You are our major partners in agri-fishery development. Without your assistance and efforts, I’m sure mura ug piang ang organization and sistema kay wala’y private sector or third party nga motan-aw sa gi-implement sa gobyerno,” remarked Carlota S. Madriaga, Field Operations Division Chief of DA-RFO 10. The congress also witnessed the success stories of some farmers in the region,Nemia Penita A. Buhian of Buhian Diversified Farm and Food Service shared her success

his soul? “For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and WILL THEN REPAY EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS: Can you give up everything for the sake of God? This kind of service is advice only to a single person to leave everything. But for us married, this is not applicable to leave everything because it will damage the future of our children. Being married,

on Coco-based Integrated Organic Farming. Buhian is a national winner of The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines (TOFARM) as Outstanding Rural Woman of 2016. Imelda P. Mendoza was also invited to discuss on coffee production, utilization and value-adding, in detailing her experience behind KapeMaramag. On the other hand, an oath taking took place where the officers from RAFC, Sectoral Committee Chairpersons, PAFC/Independent Component City AFC Coordinators and members of the private and government sector were sworn to their duties, and responsibilities. The oath taking was led by Marlon Tabac, barangay captain of Gusa, Cagayan

it is not easy to balance your life to serve God and find money to survive. This is what I believe that doing this double task is the same in carrying our own crosses in life. On the other hand, salvation is only for the strong and brave people who are willing to face the different challenges of life. Those who are afraid to die for the sake of God have no room in heaven unless repented. 2 Timothy 1:7”For God has not given us a spirit

de Oro City. The two-day congress was participated by the MAFCs, PAFCs and CAFCs of Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iligan City. # (DEGabales, DA-RFO 10)

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FORMAL education is classroom-based provided by trained teachers. Informal education happens outside the classroom in after-school programs, community-based organizations, museums, libraries or at home. What are the main differences between the two? In general, classrooms have the same kids

and the same teachers every day. After-school programs are often drop in so attendance is inconsistent as in leadership. Classroom activities can last several days. After-school programs need to complete an activity each day because a different group of kids could be in attendance tomorrow. You can assume that classroom-based teachers have a certain level of

for integrity building of SSS,” said Dean Valdez. At present, the SSS has already implemented different mechanisms for member feedback and suggestions such as the SSS call center at number (02) 920-6446 up to 55, thru email at members_relations@sss.gov.ph and feedback boxes in each SSS branch. “The integrity circles is the SSS’ contribution to President Duterte’s war on corruption. We ensure our members and the public that SSS is at the forefront in the fight against corruption so members’ contributions are well managed,” assured Dean Valdez.

will encourage community participation and will give SSS members and the public a sense of responsibility in helping the agency improve its services. “Even though the SSS is a government financing institution, we are still managing funds from the private sector so it is important that we get the support of our members from page A1 and the public in our pursuit heavy rainfall.

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the same program to other provinces. DILG-XI Regional Director Ananias Villacorta, in his speech, expressed his gratitude to Gov. Bautista for his remarkable program, saying that Davao Occidental is the only PLGU that from page A1 has this kind of program. MSWDOs likewise were ( P G O - D av O c c i d e nt a l / given special trainings to Marivic Flores Hubac) ensure that after care program for the patients will from page A1 be properly facilitated. After-care program in- heavy rainfall. cludes manpower trainings On the other hand, the for the VSRs and giving Incident Command Post of them seed capital to start a the City Disaster Risk Reduclivelihood project on their tion and Management Office is still on its full swing. (Roy own. Auding Program was Banias/ CIO Tagum) given commendation by DILG-XI, DOH and Philippine National Police Region XI. DILG hopes to replicate http://www.mindanaodailynews.com On the other hand, the Incident Command Post of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is still on its full swing. (Roy Banias/ CIO Tagum)

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Mind wanderings By Geraldin E. dela Rosa, Teacher II Imbatug Elementary School

Do we always need words To let others know they’re cherished And thought of so often Do we always need a sun to be able to shine Do we always need others To fill out our happiness Does breathing always required trying Does the birds always needs blue skies to fly Can honey sometimes need to taste bitter before We realize it is not honey at all along Does every waking up needs a valid reason Does our existence always needs manifestation Is a prayer a poem Is a rainbow a colored dream Do horizons lines up there Because fathom thoughts are meant To stay unexpressed As I listen to the silence I ask these questions Which I know will remain questions And it hurts knowing that,almost always… Noy all questions need answers.

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The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) today said it values the services of AMLC Secretariat (AMLCS) Executive Director Julia C. BacayAbad and respects her decision to relinquish her post after 11 years of dedicated service, the last four years of which she served as head of the AMLCS. In such capacity, she was at the forefront of investigations and prosecution of cases related to money laundering and terrorist financing. Atty. Abad served as AMLCS ED from 27 March 2013 to 31 January 2017. She joined the AMLCS on 1 February 2006 as Head of the Legal Services Group with the rank of Deputy Director. Prior to AMLCs she served at the Office of the Solicitor General as State Solicitor and the Court of Appeals. She completed her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sto. Tomas and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics as a full scholar at the Ateneo

de Manila University. Atty Abad said “recent developments that confronted the AMLC and its Secretariat gave me the occasion to realize that, though already resilient on its own, the Secretariat will be accorded with renewed strength through a transformed strategy. To be more effective, the direction that the Secretariat will prospectively take would have to come from a new leadership. This is not a decision that was taken lightly but I believe that this is the right time for me to voluntarily relinquish my post as the Executive Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council Secretariat effective 31 January 2017.” In the meantime, BSP Officer-in-Charge Diwa C. Guinigundo in his capacity as AMLC OIC designated CPA-lawyer Mel Georgie B. Racela as Officer-inCharge of the AMLC Secretariat. Reassigned from the BSP’s Supervisory and Examination Sector where he holds the position of

BSP Deputy Director for Special Projects and Reports under the Office of Supervisory Policy Development, Atty. Racela will be AMLCS OIC from 1 February to 31 July 2017. He used to head the AML Specialist Group of the BSP. He earned his BSC in Commerce, major in Accounting, from the De La Salle University and obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from San Beda College. He obtained his Master of Laws in International Legal Studies from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. USA where he was a dean’s lister. FROM THE ANTIMONEY LAUNDERING COUNCIL: Chair man: B ang ko Sentral ng Pilipinas Officer-in-Charge Diwa C. Guinigundo Member : Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Teresita J. Herbosa Member : Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa