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Francisco appointed as Special Advisor to PEZA Vows to develop untapped investments, generate high-paying jobs FINALLY, something for Cagayan de Oro City. On December 27, 2016, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appointed a staunch supporter, Elmer Bautista Francisco, as Special Advisor to the Director General of PEZA for North America and Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). He took his oath on January 18, 2017, before Director General Charito “Ching” Plaza of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in her office at Building 5, DOEPNOC Complex, Energy Center, 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. Mr. Francisco is a native of Las Piñas City and a scion of the Francisco Clan who created the world famous Francisco Passenger Jeepney since 1947, Anfra AUVs and the bomb proof Pope Mobile used by then Pope John Paul II who is now a Saint. In 2002, Francisco married a native Kagay-anon in the person of Ms. Michelle Cabrera-Francisco. Since then, he embraced Cagayan de Oro City and called it home, being a Kagay-anon by marriage. Francis co is a Past Trustee and a hall of fame awardee of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. or simply, ORO CHAMBER. He was a delegate to the US-ASEAN Business Forum held in Siem Reap, Cambodia in 2012. See appointed, page A7

PEZA Director General - Brigadier General Charito “Ching” Plaza handing over to Francisco his appointment letter stating his duties and responsibilities as the newly appointed SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR NORTH AMERICA AND ASEAN.

A1 Contractors urged to renew PCAB licenses DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) has called on contractors to renew their licenses soonest to avoid rush, delay and penalties. Starting the first day of February, PCAB, an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall be accepting renewal applications for fiscal year 2017-2018. To avoid the rush and delay in the filing/processing of renewal application, contractors holding licenses ending in 0-1 must already file by February; 2-3 by March; 4-5 by April; 6-7 by May; and 8-9 by June, including new applications approved from January to June this year. PCAB will strictly enforce the schedule of renewal of licenses among contractors. Failure to file renewal applications within the designated months shall be assessed the payment of P5,000. Additional Processing Fee (APF) plus P5,000 Additional License Fee (ALF) will be collected if the renewal application is filed after June 30 this year. Meanwhile, DTI-Davao Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi encouraged all unlicensed contractors, subcontractors and specialty contractors to first secure a license before engaging or attempting into See urged, page A5

for cutting of South Cotabato sets Permits coco trees suspended annual prayer day By Lilibeth A. French

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato -- Every third Friday of January each year people in South Cotabato are gathering to seek divine intervention for concerns that the province is facing. Gov. Daisy Avance-Fuentes announced in a recent

press conference that she has signed Executive Province Order No. 3 series of 2017 declaring every third Friday of January each year as the Provincial Prayer Day. Dubbed as “Pangamuyo 2017” the first provincewide prayer gathering will

be held at 4:00 p.m. on January 27 inside the South Cotabato Sports Complex. Pangamuyo is Hiligaynon term for prayer. Gov. Fuentes said, designating an annual day for prayer was prompted by See sets, page A7

THE Philippine Coconut Authority has temporarily suspended the issuance of permits on cutting of coconut trees in line with the moratorium which is now in effect across the country. The moratorium on cutting of coconut trees was signed by PCA Ad-

ministrator Bill Andal on December 23, 2016, and took effect January 3, this year, nationwide. However, due to infestation of Coconut Scale Insect or Cocolisap, Basilan province and Isabela City were exempted from the ban, which will last until April 2, 2017. See cutting, page A5

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DavSur coconut processing firm inaugurates new plant STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur -- The Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines (FBCOP) inaugurated its new plant located in Barangay Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur last Thursday (January 19, 2017). Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and FBCOP President and COO Jerry Lorenzo graced the event. The new plant is the second for FBCOP in Mindanao, which has its first desiccated coconut plant erected in 1968 at Barangay Coronon, and the third plant in the Philippines. The other FBCOP plant is located in San Pablo, Laguna. Secretary Piñol said that about 600,000 hectares of

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DAVAO CITY -- After 23 years, Dabawenyos once again got a glimpse of the world’s fairest ladies. About 29 candidates from around the world, were in Davao City last January 19. The one-day visit took them to Eden Nature Park, a highland resort and in SMX Davao where they participated in the Mindanao Tapestry Show. The visiting ladies came from Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, See visit, page A5

Meaningful Learning Experience for Better Learning Outcomes By Angelbert J . Mantabote, Teacher III Pinilayan Elementary School Quezon ll District

Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge. This is the common sense view of learning that has implications for how to teach h such as presentEDITORIAL ing information to learners in books and lectures ALLAN M. MEDIANTE and how to assess such as Editor-in-Chief testing to see how much ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ of the presented material Managing Editor Executive Editor students can remember CHENG ORDOÑEZ MARK FRANCISCO (Mayer, 2001). This fact Associate Editor Lifestyle Editor about learning is creating a challenge for the teachGILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit ers to foster not just the Motoring Editor Photo Journalist learning of concepts and PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN facts, but also retaining the Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao information for the years Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING to come to be able to put Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor the skills into practice in appropriate situations. The AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA

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critical issue about education today is the focus on meaningful learning that occurs only when students build the knowledge and cognitive processes needed for successful learning experience. A focus on meaningful learning is consistent with the view of learning as knowledge construction in which students seek to make sense of their experiences. As teachers, the challenge lies on the construction of meaningful learning activities that will promote students to engage in active cognitive processing, such as paying attention to relevant incoming information, mentally organizing

incoming information into a coherent representation, and mentally integrating incoming information with existing knowledge. If students will acquire the skill to connect a new concept to a relevant experience in his life, he is starting to practice meaningful learning, and this importantly pave a way to a skillful actualization and utilization of what they have learned in the classroom. Meaningful learning is recognized as an important educational goal. It requires that instruction go beyond simple presentation of factual knowledge and that assessment tasks require more of students than simply recalling or recognizing factual knowledge (Bransford, Brown, &

Cocking, 1999; Lambert & McCombs, 1998). Students understand when they build connections between the new knowledge to be gained and their prior knowledge. More specifically, the incoming knowledge is integrated with existing schemas and cognitive frameworks. With the knowledge about the significance of meaningful learning, as forerunners of education, we will now be able to focus more on comprehensible ways too present lessons by not just dwelling on rote memorization, but also through promoting active construction of knowledge among our learners for better learning outcomes.

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REGULAR SESSION HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2015 PRESE5T: Hon Providencio A. Abragan. Jr., Hon. Marlene L. Young. Hon. Simplicio N. Larrazabal, III, Hon. Frederick W. Siao, Hon. Michelle E. Sweet-Booc, Hon. Emmanuel C. Salibay, Hon. Ariel P. Anghay, * Hon. Roy L. Openiano, Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Hon. Bayani C. Areola, Hon. Alfredo R. Busico, * Hon. Usafeno F. Obial, Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, * ABSENT: (NONE) * - Out during the deliberation

Acting City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

WHEREAS, in pursuant to Article II, Section 15 of the Constitution, the government has the duty to protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness; WHEREAS, the 1987 Philippine Constitution guarantees the protection and promotion of health of its citizens and declares that the state shall endeavor to make health services available to everyone, as such, the role of social workers for the country is crucial in the effective delivery of basic social services; WHEREAS, the government has exerted relentless effort to combat malnutrition by organizing day care centers and supplemental feeding units to promote the social and mental development of preschoolers in support to the nationwide nutrition program; WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 6972, entitled, “An Act Establishing A Day Care Center In Every Barangay, Instituting Therein A Total Development And Protection Of Children Program, Appropriating Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes”, provides that the local government unit is directly responsible for the management and operation of Day Care Centers and the compensation of Day Care Workers and Child Development Workers; WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 8980, “An Act Promulgating A Comprehensive Policy And A National System For Early Childhood Care And Development (ECCD), Providing Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes” expressly declared that it is the policy of the State to promote the rights of children to survival, development and special protection with full recognition of the nature of childhood and its special needs; and to support parents in their roles as primary caregivers and as their children’s first teachers; WHEREAS, after a series of Technical Working Group meeting and public hearing held last September 10, 2015 and September 24, 2015, respectively, attended by representatives of the City Social Welfare and Development, Day Care Workers and City Budget Office and after consulting the representatives of Department of Social Welfare and Development, it was discussed and agreed that there is a need to provide separation, disability or death benefits to the qualified and accredited child development workers, center-based and community-based, in the City of Iligan in recognition of their services rendered to the community; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Frederick W. Siao, duly seconded by Members Marlene L. Young, Roy L. Openiano, Usafeno F. Obial, Cesarve C. Siacor and Emmanuel C. Salibay BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 15-6414 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE GUIDELINES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SEPARATION, DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS GRANTED TO ALL QUALIFIED AND ACCREDITED CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (CDWS), CENTER-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED, IN ILIGAN CITY AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. This Ordinance provides for the guidelines in granting of separation, disability and death benefits to all the qualified and accredited Child Development Workers (CDWs), Center-based and Communitybased rendering basic social services for children of the forty-four (44) barangays in the City” of Iligan.

SECTION 2. Statement of Policy

a. It is the policy of the State to defend the right of the children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and to provide them with special protection against all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty7, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development.

b. Filipino children up to six (6) years of age deserve the best care and attention at the family and community levels and establish a child development center in every barangay with a total develop-

Length of Service Six (6) years and above Below six (6) years

Benefit P 2,500.00 for every year of service P 1,500.00 for every7 year of service

A fraction of six (6) months shall be considered as one whole year.

SECTION 6. Disability Benefit/s - Any child development workers, center-based and community-based, under this Ordinance who sustains an injury or contracts sickness resulting in total and permanent disability while serving as such shall be entitled to receive the following benefits:

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms - As used in this Ordinance.

Beneficiaries - means the dependent spouse until he/she remarries and dependent children, who are the primary beneficiaries. In their absence, the dependent parents and subject to the restrictions imposed on dependent children, the illegitimate children and legitimate descendants, who are the secondary beneficiaries.

Separation pay equivalent to Two Thousand Five Hundred (2.500.0) Pesos for every year of services, provided that he/ she has served as such for a period of six (6) years or more. A fraction of six (6) months shall be considered as one whole year;

Child Development Worker, Center-based - refers to an individual with good moral character and preferably a 4 year course or a 2 year course on Early Childhood Care Curriculum, hired in a permanent or contractual status by the local government unit through the CSWD, who acts as a second mother to the children in the Day Care Center.

Medical assistance of Ten Thousand Pesos (PI 0,000.00) to be received after the child development worker, center-based and/or community-based, contracts sickness or sustains injury resulting in total and permanent disability, regardless of his/ her length of service.

Child Development Worker, Community-based - refers to eighteen to forty-five (18-45) years old male or female highly trained volunteers and/or contractual service providers catering to one to four (1-4) years old children who are not beneficiaries and/or enrolled in the Day Care Centers are not visible in the area.

RESOLUTION NO. 15-1202 WHEREAS, Child Development Workers (CDWs), center-based and community based, are being utilized increasingly in the effective delivery of basic social services especially in the remote and rural areas as mandated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);

c. The Local Government of lligan and all its instrumentalities shall also recognize the rights of child development workers, centerbased and community-based, to organize themselves to strengthen and systematize their services for their community; and to make a venue for sharing their experiences and recommending policies and guidelines for the promotion, maintenance and advancement of their activities and services delivered.

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Day Care Service - refers to a built-in service of the City Social Welfare and Development Office under the Child Welfare Program, focusing on the development of Gross motor, Fine motors, Self-help, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, cognitive, Socio-emotional. Day Care Center is a community - based institution under the supervision of the City Social Welfare and Development Office in every barangay under Republic Act No. 6972, An Act Establishing A Day Care In Every Barangay, Instituting Therein A Total Development And Protection Of Children Program, Appropriating Funds Therefore And For Other Purposes. It caters to three (3) to four (4) years old potentially neglected children whose objectives are “Substitute Parenting”.

Death - means loss of life resulting from injury or sickness while still in service.

Disability - means loss or diminution of earning power due to the impairment of physical or mental function resulting from injury or sickness while still in service.

Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) - Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System refers to the full range of health, nutrition, early education and social services programs that provide for the basic holistic needs of young children from birth to age six (6), to promote their optimum growth and development. These programs include:

1. Center-based programs such as the day care service established under Republic Act No. 6972, public and private preschools, kindergarten or school- based programs, community or church-based early childhood education programs initiated by non¬government organizations or people’s organizations, workplace-related child care and education programs, childminding centers, health centers and stations; and

2. Home-based programs, such as the neighborhood- based play groups, family day care programs, parent education and home visiting programs.

Length of Service - refers to the duration of employment/services extended by the child development worker, center-based and/or community-based.

Mandatory Age of Separation - refers to the retirement age, which upon reaching, a child development worker, center-based and/ or community-based is compelled to retire from rendering health services and for purposes of this Ordinance is established at sixty five (65) years.

Optional Age of Separation - refers to the retirement age, which upon reaching, a child development worker, center-based and/or community-based, may opt to retire/from rendering health services and for purposes of this Ordinance is established at sixty (60) years or more, but not beyond sixty- five (65) years.

SECTION 4. Registration - In order for the child development workers, center-based and community-based, to be entitled to the benefits provided under this Ordinance, he/shall be accredited with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 10 Office Assessment and Accreditation Team.

SECTION 7. Death Benefit/s - Upon the death of the qualified child development workers, center-based and community-based, his/her primary beneficiaries and in their absence, the secondary7 beneficiaries shall receive the following benefits:

Death benefit equivalent to Two Thousand Five Hundred (2.500.0) Pesos for every year of services, provided that he/ she has served as such for a period of one (1) year or more. A fraction of six (6) months shall be considered as one whole year;

Burial assistance of Fifteen Thousand (15,00.00) Pesos to be paid upon the death of the qualified Day Care Worker and Child Development Worker, provided that he/she has served at least one (1) year.

SECTION 8. Implementing Office - The City. Social Welfare and Development Office in conformity with the standards being imposed by the DSWD Accreditation Team shall remain the policy-making and determining body on matters pertaining to the benefits of the child development workers, center-based and community-based, and/or any issues and concerns relative to this Ordinance. SECTION 9. Budget Appropriations - The City Council shall appropriate a yearly amount of One Million Pesos (PI ,000,000.00) in the annual budget for the granting of benefits of the accredited child development workers, center- based and community-based, of Iligan City as indicated in this Ordinance. SECTION 10. Review by the City Social Welfare and Development Office - Every benefit for child development workers, center-based and community-based, requiring the expenditure of local funds shall be reviewed and approved by the City Social Welfare and Development Office in conformity with the standards being imposed by the DSWD accreditation team to ensure that only the deserving child development workers, center-based and community-based shall get the same. SECTION 11. Separability Clause - If part/s or provision/s of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and effective. SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. All ordinances or parts, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby amended, modified and repealed accordingly. SECTION 13. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect after the publication and the posting requirements as provided for under RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 as amended. Further this ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in a local newspaper of general circulation in Iligan City. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: YOUNG, “Yes”; LARRAZABAL, “Yes”; SIAO, “Yes”; SWEET-BOOC, “Yes”; SALIBAY, “Yes”; ANGHAY, “Out”; OPENIANO, “Yes”; HUERTAS, Yes”; AREOLA, “Yes”; OBIAL, “Yes”; BUSICO, “Out”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SO-ONG, “Out”).

CARRIED unanimously by the members present. ----------------------------

The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.

The child development workers, center-based and community-based will be evaluated by the team considering the structure of their child development centers whether they are suitable for the child’s learning process or not and by checking on their manuals and tools whether these are consistent with the guidelines of the City Social Welfare and Development, in conformity with the standards being imposed by the DSWD. The accredited child development workers, center-based and community-based, shall be given appropriate proof of said accreditation. For easy access and for record purposes, the City Social Welfare and Development Office is also required to have its own registry of accredited child development workers, center-based and community-based, of Iligan City recorded per barangay. SECTION 5. Separation Benefit/s - Any child development workers, center-based and community-based, upon reaching either the optional or mandatory separation shall be entitled to receive a separation benefit in accordance to the number of years he/she has served as such, as follows: MDN: Jan 24, 2017

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Cagayan de Oro,” says Alexander Lao, President and CEO of Cebgo. “Trust that we will remain devoted to exploring more routes to cater to more of our valued guests, and also to beef up economic, trade, and tourism in the destinations we operate in,” adds Lao. After the sale period, CEB’s lowest all-in year-round fare, one-way from Cagayan de Oro to Tagbilaran is Php1,235, while Cagayan de Oro to Bacolod is at Php1,806. CEB operates flights out of six strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Kalibo, and Iloilo. The airline’s extensive network covers 66 destinations with over 100 routes, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle

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Science Practices and its Effects to Environmental Care By JINE MELODY S. PARISTA LIBONA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

To create awareness of the native, endemic and indigenous species of trees thereby restoring our endangered biodiversity Libona National High School Conducts

a quarterly a tree planting, caring and growing activity. It is one way to encourage Libonians to be advocates of a clean and green environment. Different ways also are

conducted by the students to show care for the environment. They use recycled item, plant trees, do organic gardening, conserve energy, and donates used item. They also use environment-friendly products, and dispose of

garbage properly. Constant campaign of the YES-O officers makes this advocacy possible. In Libona National High School both the teachers and students work hand in hand to protect our environment.

Addressing Diversity in the Classroom By Angelbert J . Mantabote, Teacher III Pinilayan Elementary School Quezon ll District

As professional teachers, our dedication to our field always brings us to be committed to take whatever action we see fit to enhance the manner in which we conduct our work. But it cannot be denied that teaching today has become a bit more complex and subtle because we are challenged to address to the growing needs of our learners. Our responsibilities as their teacher will range from getting our learners to be ready for the world of work, higher education, and become responsible global citizens. But with the preparations and over-

whelming tasks that we need to do, how can we really cater to the learners’ different ways and styles in acquiring knowledge and concepts? This is the major challenge that teachers have to face everyday. Considering the number of students that a teacher has to attend to, and the strategies that he or she has to use that will match to the type of learners in the class. Many believe that there is no single best teaching strategy and technique for a particular class,, but the teacher can utilize integration of strategies that can be designated to meet the demands of

every learning situation. As a first step to begin a change in the consistent differentiating in the classroom, the teacher should recognize the importance of knowing the students’ skills, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Though this collective classroom information, the teacher can direct instruction and redesign adaptive approaches that are required to respond to each of the needs of diverse learners. Another way for a more effective classroom instruction is to set course and learning outcomes and goals with the learners. It is essential to inform and share the desired learning outcomes to the learners to let them take charge of their own

learning pace and to keep track of their own progress. Moreover, classroom instruction will never be successful without assessment. How we assess is how we measure the extent of our students’ achievement. This will define if we have truly reached what we have set to achieve in learning. No matter how challenging our role may be in differentiating strategies, as teachers, let us not forget that it always our joy to transcend to our students the value of learning. The quest is always towards development, and we can always take pride in the hardwork that we have invested in every learning success.

PANTAWID PAMILYA PILIPINO PROGRAM By WEDIE G. COLINARES, Teacher- III Lantay Elementary School Pangantucan North District Lantay, Pangantucan, Bukidnon

Background of the Program Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is one of the resources of the Philippine government to the Millenium Development Goals. It focused on 5: (1) Eradicate Extreme Poverty (2) Achieve Universal Primary Education (3) Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women (4) Reducing Child Mortality (5) Improving Maternal Health. Criteria on the Selection Process 1. Residents of the poorest municipalities based on the 2003 Small Area Estimates (SAE) of NSCB 2. Household whose economic condition is equal/ below the Provincial Poverty Threshold 3. Household that have children 0-14 years old 4. Household that agree to meet the conditions specified in the program Education • Children 3-5 years old – enrolled in day care or pre-school program and maintain a class attendance rate of 85% per month • Children 6-14 years old – enrolled in elementary

and secondary school Institutional Arrangement Pantawid Pamilya is implemented through the interagency cooperation between the DSWD and the ff: • Department of Education (DepEd) • Department of Health (DOH) • Department of Interior Local Government (DILG) • National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) • Council of the Welfare Children (CWC) • Department of Budget and Management (DBM) • Local Government Units (LGU) • Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) DepEd which is mandated to provide basic education that is equitably accessible to all, shall: • Ensure representation in the Advisory Committee at the national, regional and city/ municipal levels; • Ensure that supply of schools, teachers and education materials are available in Pantawid Pamilya target provinces/cities/municipalities/barangays; • Assign/designate a permanent staff to form a part of the Pantawid Pamiya Team at the national/regional/ city/municipal levels; and • Help monitor program operations particularly on the compliance of the beneficiaries with the conditions for health.

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any construction activities to avoid sanctions. R.A. 4566 (The Contractor’s License Law) provides that no contractor (including sub-contractor and specialty contractor) shall be into such business without first having secured a PCAB license. Ambi emphasized that it is an offense to engage in contracting business without getting a license first. “Once a contractor has a PCAB license, we are assured that they have passed the requirements relative to construction business. Through this way, we are also assured that they are aware of their responsibilities as contractors,” Ambi said. The Contractor’s License Law protects public safety by ensuring that only qualified and reliable contractors are allowed to operate in the country. The law also aims to promote of the welfare of the public and private sec-

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Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, United States and Venezuela. The other Miss Universe candidates visited Batangas along with reigning 2016 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach The ladies arrived in two private aircraft at around noon, after watching and interacting in a cultural presentation at the Davao International Airport they proceeded to Eden Nature Park, a pine-covered highland resort and one of Davao City’s top tourist attractions. The ladies took their late lunch and watched a cultural presentation. The intermittent rains however forced the cancellation of the park tour and the sky rides. By the late afternoon the ladies were already in SMX to prepare and participate in the Mindanao Tapestry Show which was presented by Davao-based oil company, Phoenix Petroleum. The fashion show had the Miss Universe candidates wearing dresses created by fashion designer Renee Salud along with top Davao designers. The fabric used in the dresses were made and woven by indigenous weavers. Among the Dabawenyo designers who participated in the show include Alfonso Guinoo, Aztec Barba, Dodjie Batu, Emi Englis, Egay Ayag, Benjie Panizales, Edgar Buyan, Kenny Ladaga and Silverio Anglecer. About 2,000 policemen backed by military personnel secured the day-long event. The organizers of the Miss Universe pageant have earlier relayed security concerns over the visit. The last time the city had an ancillary event of the Miss Universe Pageant was in 1994 when the country hosted the prestigious international beauty tilt. (PIA/RG Alama)

tors as well as the national interest, orderly growth of the contracting sector and upgrading of construction capability. For inquiries, contractors may reach PCAB-Davao staff Alex G. Domingo at (082) 224-0511 local 417 and 420. They may also visit its office at 4/F Mintrade Realty Building, Monteverde Avenue corner Sales Street,

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Davao City. (DTI11/LTC/ Preservation Act of 1995. jmm) “The moratorium will be a help in the review of the existing policies intended from page A1 to further strengthen and Elmer Sira, Coconut Pro- streamline the processes induction and Regulations Of- volved in the implementation ficer III of PCA Region 6 said and enforcement of the two there is an ongoing review of laws which aimed at prothe Implementing Rules and tecting and preserving the Regulations of Republic Act coconut trees in the country,” 10593, amending Republic said Sira. Act 8048 or the Coconut Violators during the prohi-

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bition period will be imposed with a fine. However, Sira said there are four possible exemptions from the coconut tree-cutting ban. Exempted are cutting of trees for the following reasons: Clearing for land use conversion by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Agrarian Reform; typhoon damage; severe infestation of trees and beyond recovery;

and, pose hazard to life and property. To date, permits acquired before January 3 were already served. (laf/PIA) Mindanao Daily TA R PS - S TI C K E R S - N E W S

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Your enemy is just a victim of Satan The Gospel of Jesus Christ (January 24, 2016-Tuesday) Matthew 5:43-48”But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and

the unrighteous. “For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? “If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect: YOU

SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR. This is the law in the Old Testament but never applied by the Pharisees and Sadducees in their daily lives. They hated each other and the worst of all, they killed each other. Killing a person was included in their culture. The question of Jesus to them, where is the love? They hide

their goodness over evil desires. This is my conviction, your enemy is just a victim of Satan and he needs you to keep out from that status of life. In prayer, you can help him to escape from the bondage of Satan. 1 John 5:15-16”And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we

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GAMES OBSESS EARN SKILLS OF MORE TRADES By Grace E. ESoy, SST-III Halapitan National High School

Like a caterpillar once so destructive, yet it turned out to be a butterfly helping the environment, a kid so loved playing computer games turned out to be a skills expert. Once somewhat rebellious and his mother reminded each part of dismantled toys be assembled again. But sometimes it won’t be returned to its original position without parents help. He’s curious and energetic as a kid but unknowingly, self-confidence and industry were established in childhood days manipulating toys. Asked questions about pictures in the book he was scanning since two years old. Observed and participated in the Science experiment activities every time he visits the room of his mother, science teacher while he’s in elementary years at Halapitan Central School. Hang out with friends playing computer games preoccupies much of his

time. At school hours he escapes and joins his friends to indulge in his passion. From grade school, he’d go out overnight and makes parents worry wherever he might be going. Sometimes, in internet cafes, in his friends’ house, or even in far places. His parents keeps scolding, reminding him that it’s dangerous to go out late at night. Being fun of roaming around, the more his grade decreases. This irritates his parents. But yet change emerges, in grade three his mother was transferred to Valencia City Central School including him but addiction to computer games grew worse instead. With pity grades was able to graduate and proceed to high school because of his prominent parents but he’s rebellious, not focus to his academic subjects but more in socializing. Failing grades and computer games addiction, his parents tries to find a solution. After second year high school his mother trans-

ferred him to Halapitan National High School so that he can be admitted in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) with concentration in Electronics, Computer Software diagnosis and Electricity. Luckily, a relative who is a Technology and livelihood Education teacher was in Halapitan National High School. Her mother’s schemed that he should be taught systematically, though his computer games’ addiction started there. His parents believed it’s where it’s going to end since his auntie teacher was so strict. He promised to stop of being unruly as he was. Yet, he wasn’t able at the outset but still went out with friends whenever time warrants and can’t be found often when needed. Though computer games addict, he is helpful. Since he knew how to use computer, he’s tasked on computer presentations, editing, designing, etc. this makes him busy and no to time anymore to his wrong ways and

makes him responsible in his studies and his tasks. Since electronics and computer is related hardware-wise, he handled them easily. Having improvements convinces his teacher to participate in various technical skills competitions and be coached under her as in charge of school’s sound system and its operator. He won: Division Students Technologist and Entrepreneurs of The Philippines (STEP) Competition, second place in Libona High School in Electrical Wiring Installation In 2010. Division STEP Competition, Champion participated in the regional STEP Competition got seventh place because he declared “finished”, not checking his work although there’s two hours more to do the job in 2011. Coach Grace encourages him to strive more 2010) Division School Press Conference (DSPC), his team won first place in Radio Broadcasting with Best in Technical Applica-

DepEd to conduct 2017 NSPC; Its role in producing future journalists By floriza ariata delos reyes Teacher I Kibalagon Elementary School

The annual National Schools Press Conference is fast approaching. Once again, the Department of Education is geared up in conducting this countrywide competition. Hence, it is just but timely to know the essence of this writing competition. National Schools Press Conference is a tilt that encourages students and promotes the appreciation of writing news, features, and editorials, editorial cartooning and photojournalism, among others. It trains students to practice Responsible Journalism. Journalism is considered as the fourth estate. It is regarded as an important force in government in order to make democratic system of

governance to take place. So to speak, Journalism is portrayed as an integral component of democracy. In the event, the importance of the field of Journalism is also stressed for NSPC is also to promote the field of Journalism and aims to produce future journalists. The usual NSPC gathers more or less 9,000 students and teachers around the country, and is mostly conducted in the first quarter of the year. The participating students are winners of press conferences held in district, division and regional levels. In this national level, they compete once again in various categories. The event also introduced them to respected personalities in the field of reporting and let them listen and be inspired

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in their speeches. School is a place students are introduced to different fields that run, mold and shape society. It is also a venue that tells them in what way a person could contribute in

building a nation. School is the main venue in encouraging intelligent judgment, social awareness and critical thinking. NSPC is one activity that serve their purpose, as the same.

Participating on the 2011 Students Technologist and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines (STEP) Competition

tion award, the sound effects used were from the computer games that he played before. Weekends, Semestral breaks and Holidays mastering his technical skills in installing air cons and troubleshooting/repairs other electronic appliances at System Globe. In 2014, he passed the NC-II in Consumer Electronics Servicing. Now a graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) despite trials and difficulties but finally finished his degree course with an award in Leadership and Best in Keyboard

and Design in Computer although he’s not an I.T. student. Immediately after graduation he took the Licensure exam for teachers and luckily passed. He has skills especially in Electronics, Computer, and Electrical fields, Bamboo Crafts Making, Refrigeration and AirConditioning and more. A City Paid Teacher of the LGU-Valencia and also a part time technician. He is Christopher Esquejo Demit- once computer game fanatic, turned to excel in the trades.

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Genes and human intellect By GEMMA B. TANGARA Head Teacher I Kalanganan Elementary School Baungon District Bukidnon Division

HUMAN intelligence quite obviously has some genetic component. Genes do constrain our fate as does luck even if development matters more. The way that our capacities develop is profoundly influenced by the environment and by the social situation in which a child grows up. Genetic influence is not genetic determinism and the interplay between genes and development is enormously complicated. A study based on the population of Iceland makes claims to show that some genes for intelligence are being pushed out at first sight. Researchers have identified a large number of gene variants – the evo-

lutionary mutations associated with traits – which taken together correlate with educational attainment. Since evolution can be defined as a change in how common these variants are found in populations over time, this looks superficially as if we are evolving to be less clever. Nature however is swamped by nurture – environmental pressures are working much more strongly in the other direction. There is in IQ testing a phenomenon called the Flynn effect in which successive generations in every population tested have shown significantly higher IQ scores than their parents.

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Francisco also focuses on Philanthropic projects such as child protection projects, in cooperation with International Child Protection Network (ICPN), and donating machines and raw materials for various livelihood projects, like soap making (Soap for Hope™), donating sewing machines and linens (Linens for Life™) in cooperation with Sealed Air/Diversey Corporation of Singapore among others. Francisco ran for mayor in Cagayan de Oro City last 2013 elections against then incumbent Mayor Vicente Emano and then incumbent Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno to offer the people a 3rd choice. Moreno won and is currently serving his 2nd term as mayor. Francisco’s appointment is a classic Duterte move of inviting the best people from the private sector to work with the government. He is leveraging from Francisco’s business acumen and experience combined with his global network of business connections to drive in even more investors and locators to fill up our country’s existing economic zones and strategically establish new ones nationwide. In Francisco’s own words, “I vow to discharge my duties as “Special Advisor to the Director General for North America and ASEAN” to the best of my abilities in line with PEZA’s new thrusts of developing untapped investment markets such as the countries and companies in North America and ASEAN, among others, as well as to generate high-paying jobs for our fellow Filipinos at home and possibly bring home our OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) together with their respective employers wherever possible.” “In order to bring our office closer to the people, we enjoin each and every Filipino to take part and help us with our tasks in organizing and coordinating investment seminars, round table meetings, one-on-one business meetings and similar activities with potential investors who might be interested in PEZA either as developers of economic zones or as Export, Information Technology, Tourism, Agro-Industrial or Medical Tourism Enterprises,” he added.

“With this, let me borrow the words of late US President JFK, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country’,” Francisco said. Franciso urged Filipinos: “If you can contribute anything like your contacts, connections, resources, constructive inputs or even just your time to help in our awareness drive to further our cause, it would be very much appreciated. I can’t do this alone. I need you!” As far as the national government is concerned, when it comes to development priorities, Mindanao had always been in the back-seat for far too long. It is maybe because there had never been a president from Mindanao or that the national government had just been too focused on the development of its center of commerce, Metro Manila, while neglecting the far flung provinces. Development in Mindanao seemed to have been less of a priority as the second biggest island in the archipelago -- still experiencing regular brownouts due to lack of power load. Ideological rebellions and insurgencies also still exist in the island until today. They say that it is a political problem. But, in reality, it is obviously an economic problem. It is because of the lack of development that pushed some of our brothers and sisters to the mountains to fight for self-determination. It is also due to lack of opportunities for themselves and their children. Unemployment and underemployment are still very big problems. The situation clearly calls for real positive change. Many underdeveloped countries had railway systems since a century ago but Mindanao is still yet to have its own railway system that the people could use to further spur economic growth. Cagayan de Oro had long been known as a city that did not much experience storms and flash floods, yet today, because of climate change, it is very much different. Unfortunately, flash floods are slowly becoming a regular “thing” every time a storm comes. This is mainly due to the lack of infrastructure projects from the national government as the budget of the LGU is not enough which now calls for Federalism as the

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 current president pushes for. Not until President Rodrigo Duterte had been elected last May 2016 as the first elected Philippine president from Mindanao have Mindanao been placed on the top priority when it comes to development. Since he took office, Mindanao had been put in the limelight, especially his hometown, Davao City, where he had held various government positions other than being the chief executive for over 2 decades. The neighboring provinces had also been having its fair share of developments since the president appointed locals from those provinces to national agencies. Interested developers, investors, locators, enterprises may email their proposals to PEZA@ElmerFrancisco.org, so that he could go over their plans and schedule meetings with their companies. Volunteers, may email their resumés and proposals to PEZA@ElmerFrancisco. org.

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the series of natural and man-made incidents in the province. “What triggered this was our meeting regarding cases of extortions and burning of heavy equipment since 2015 that spiked towards the end of 2016,” Gov. Fuentes said. “During our meeting with security forces together with the victims, we learned that even the military and the police are helpless; everyone is frustrated as it seems that there is no ready answer to stop these despite communicating these concerns to the national government, specifically Secretary Jesus Dureza as head of OPAPP and Secretary Silvestre Bello III who heads the negotiations with CPP-NPA-NDF,” she continued. In earlier interviews, Fuentes said security forces are prevented from conducting operations against NPA troops because of the suspension of military operations in line with the

peace talks. Since November, 2016 more than 10 cases of torching of buses, heavy equipment and plantation facilities have been recorded. In some incidents, perpetrators introduced themselves as members of the NPA. Participants will also pray for other problems that the province ranging from the effects of the El Nino phenomenon and other natural calamities to the rise of criminalities such as murder, rape, robberies, extra judicial killings, extortions on business establishments, rampant illegal gambling and illegal drugs among others, she added.

Gov. Fuentes, however, emphasized that the Provincial Prayer Day is not a political activity. “The religious sector will spearhead the prayer day. We might invite DILG Secretary Mike Sueno or Sec. Dureza but they will only speak after the ceremony is finished,” she said. Participants are encouraged to bring their own food, mats and umbrellas since the event will be held at the football field. The Provincial Prayer

Day will also be an opportunity for the people of South Cotabato to express thanks for the blessings the province received, the lady governor emphasized. “For example we have to be thankful that our farmers were spared from the brunt of the El Nino phenomenom,” she pointed. Fuentes said she will ask the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to pass an ordinance that would formalize setting every third Friday of January as Provincial Prayer Day. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12)

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LGU/PESO-CAG. DE ORO JOB PLACEMENT BUREAU SUPPORTS PRODUCTIVITY ADVOCACY! What a way to start 2017 with the logistics support of the PESO-LGU of Cagayan de Oro City through the highly esteemed and productivity practitioner, Mayor Oscar S. Moreno of the City of Cagayan de Oro through its Job Placement Bureau/PESO. The PESO/JPB confirmed this support in view of an approved allocation for CY 2017. Initial discussions way back later part of 2016 turned out concretized. Consequently, the approved budget appropriation for 2017 allocated for employment program promotion, career counseling and guidance, anti-illegal recruitment campaign and sustenance of child-labor free city includes productivity in all mentioned program areas. Thus, the LGU-PESO/JPB and RTWPB-X had initial discussions firming up the Joint Productivity and Employers Forum on February 3, 2017 at the De Luxe Hotel, at the Capt. Vicente Roa St, Cagayan de Oro. RTWPB-X shoulders the traning materials, equipment and training technology while the LGU/PESO/JPB shoulders meals/food including Certificate of training. This cost-sharing scheme activity entitled: Employment Forum Cum Productivity Advocacy will be participated by the SMEs in the province of the Western Misamis Oriental, where PESO functions and employment programs will be reviewed, updates on labor laws and productivity highligting PIE (Productiv-

ity and Innovation in Enterprises) will be discussed. Another batch will be conducted on June 2017. For this year, productivity will indeed have its way to the graduating students/ would-be-entrants to the labor force; local and overseas recruitment agencies and other stakeholders. Schedules for other stakeholders will be formulated within the first and second quarters of this year. Boosting productivity and innovation in enterprises is one of the main thrusts of the DOLE/NWPC/RTWPB-X in promoting the productivity toolbox which includes the PIE module (Productivity and Innovation in Enterprises) in the region in 2017 as another vital component of the productivity toolbox. While innovation at enterprise level is undeniably a key success factor in increasing sustained growth and competitiveness, it remains an indelible determinant in increasing overall productivity. This laudable support remains a compelling mechanism to advocate Productivity and Quality in the region. If our stakeholders believe in the things that we do in the Department and in the Commission/Regional Board, there is no better way but to continue to motivate and inspire workers and employers as our concerned clients to move on and on. /rtwpbx/eup.1/2017/

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Sultan Usman Tantao Sarangani Sr. of Madalum, Lanao del Sur, is the new Paramount Sultan of Mindanao MADALUM, Lanao del Sur - Sultan Usman Tantao Sarangani Sr., the incumbent Sultan of the Royal Sultanate of Uyaan, Madamba town, and the Municipal Administrator of Madalum, L anao del Sur, is the New Paramount Sultan of Mindanao while Madalum Mayor Soraida Mindanlano Sarangani is the First Bae Labi of Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan, (MINSUPALA). Paramount Sultan Sarangani Sr., was a graduated Mayor of Madalum, Lanao del Sur, former President of the Mayor’s League of Lanao del Sur, former Assemblyman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao reprsenting the Second District of L anao del Sur, former Secretray of DENR-ARMM. Paramount Sultan of Mindanao Usman T. Sarangani, Sr. said, “The Royal enthronement ceremony was held at the Sultan’s Palace in Labrador, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, during the 1st International Nobility and Royalty Peace Summit on November 27, 2016, by the four pillars of the traditional system of Maguindanao under the banner of HRM Datu Hadji Lihondo Esmail Adam, Ruler of Maharaja Tabunaway II Kinship, Mindanaue, Darussalam.” The Royal Ethronement was witnessed by various international delegates from United States of America, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan and China. Based on history, the First Paramount Sultan of Mindanao was Congressman Al-Haroun Rashid Lucman followed by the late Mayor Dimangadap Dipatuan of Bacolod Kalawi of Lanao del Sur. The 1st International Nobility and Royal Peace Summit 2016 were sponsored by the Royal Sultanate of Kapatagan Valley Foundation, Inc., Royal House of Maharajah Tabunaway Kinship, Maharaja Tabunaway Decendants

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The enthronement ceremony of Sultan Usman Tantao Sarangani, Sr. as the new Paramount Sultan of Mindanao del Norte during the 1st International Nobility and Royalty Peace Summit 2016 on November 27, 2016 at Sultan’s Palace in Labrador, Polanco, Zamboang, del Norte.(contributed photo)

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Council of the Philippines , Inc, Royal Society Group. KANDORI (Thanksgiving Day) On January 15, 2017, a grand Kandori (thanksgiving) attended by some 4,000 Muslim brothers and sisters was hosted by the Royal Couple Paramount Sultan of Mindanao Sultan Usman Sarangani, Sr. and Mayor Soraida Mindalano Sarangani with the presence of the members of 16 Royal Houses of Lanao, Local

Government Officials, Provincial Goverment representatives of Lanao del Sur, traditional leaders from the provinces of Maguindanao, Zamboanga and Cotabato., along with Lieutenant Colonel Mel Brual, Commanding Officer, 51st Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and stakeholders. Brigadier General Roseller G. Murillo, AFP , 103rd “Haribon” Brigade Commander, highly recognized the relentsless

efforts of Sultan Sarangani as partner in peacebuilding with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Murillo said, “The enthonement of Sultan Sarangani as the New Paramount Sultan of Mindanao was very laudable and deserving, giving more meaningful efforts and significance in resolving several family feuds and peace-building efforts with the military in the province to prevent further conflict.”

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