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Stalwarts of the Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers dropped by last 26 Jan 2016 to lend moral support to four graduate students of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines who presented their proposed research studies for the school’s Master of Engineering Program: Pedal Driven Generator (Joel

Maramara); Design of a Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping System using Brushless DC Motors and DC/DC Buck/Boost Converters (Jaypeth Jay O. Vergara); Design & Fabrication of Arduino Based Microcontroller Development Training Board (Wendell S. Galeos) and Distribution Impact Study of a 24MW Hydro System Embedded Generator

of MORESCO-1 (Christopher S. Dolino).

The panel members which evaluated the research proposals included Atty. Dionel O. Albina, Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, Engr.

Reuel C. Pallugna, Engr. Rojien V. Morcilla and Engr. Clark Darwin M. Gozon.

The MCPC members present were led

by Engr. David A. Tauli, president; Clint

Django Pacana, Academic Representative; Roland J. Linaac, DU Representative, and Mike Baños, Consumers Representative.

The MCPC earlier met up with Rep. Maxie Rodriguez, Jr. (Cagayan de Oro, 2nd District) to discuss actions plans pertaining to issues affecting power consumers in Mindanao.

Photos by Mike Baños for Mindanao Daily

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HE Ayala Foundation has partnered with the city government of Marawi and the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (Armm) for the establishment of a drug rehabilitation facility in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. To be called Siyapen Center (“siyapen” is the Maranao word for “care”), the 70-bed inpatient facility can also accommodate drug dependents undergoing outpatient care. It provides a space

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BIGWIGS. Seated, from left, Mr Ruel Maranan, President, Ayala Foundation; Mayor Majul Gandamra of Marawi City; Ms. Joanna Duarte, Senior Director for Programs, Ayala Foundation. Standing, from left, Dr. Camid Gandamra Jr., chief of staff, Marawi City; Atty. Solomon Hermosura, Ayala Corp. Corporate Secretary; Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corp. Chairman and CEO and Ayala Foundation co-chairman; Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corp.

President and COO and Ayala Foundation co-chairman; John Philip Orbeta, Ayala Corp. Group Head for Corporate Resources; Paolo Borromeo, Ayala Corp. Group Head for Corporate Strategy and Development.

that encourages physical wellness and social integration. Located within the community, the center allows drug dependents to have better access to family and other forms of social support, which

Ayala Foundation supports construction of 70-bed Siyapen Center are crucial to their recovery.

In addition, its proximity to a mosque opens up opportunities for spiritual counseling. The facility also allows for other therapeutic activities such as exercise and

group sessions.

The Siyapen Center will occupy an existing building owned by the City Government of Marawi.

Through Makati Development Corporation (MDC), the con-

struction arm of Ayala Land Inc., Ayala Foundation will oversee the refurbishment of the structure, in keeping with the requirements for an efficient and humane See siyapen, page A3

Experience Ford Vehicles through Ford Island Conquest.

Ford Philippines recently announced its ‘Ford Island Conquest’ event at the Festival Supermall parking lot from January 27-29, with an all-in-one custom arena where customers can test drive Ford’s best-selling vehicles in one venue.

The Ford Island Conquest venue represents a cross between a scaled-up showroom and a test drive venue with highlights and design twists that will offer the ultimate test

See MOTORING, Page 5

SSS discusses reform agenda with members of Congress.

EastWest’s auto loans business up 67% in 2016 East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) continues to make headway in its auto loans business as it registered a phenomenal yearon-year growth of 67% in 2016. A robust partnership

with auto dealers as well as the continued growth of the automotive industry contributed to the strong performance of the business.

Data from the See loans, page A11

The Social Security System (SSS) presented its road map on pension reforms to Congressmen Prospero Pichay Jr., and Antonio Tinio, two members of the House of Representatives who are highly-engaged in social security issues, at a meeting today at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City.

See IN FOCUS, Page 10

Another set of pawikan eggs discovered at Cleanergy Park. The team of Fermin Edillon, Davao Light and Power Co.’s Community Relations Manager, found another pawikan nest last January 25, 2017 at the Cleanergy Park, Sitio Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City. The pawikan nest was already expected after the discovery of the first nest last January 10, 2017. A female pawikan usually lay eggs three to five times in a two-week

interval during its mating season. The second batch of eggs will be transferred to the hatchery to keep them safe from both natural and manmade risks. These eggs are expected to hatch between the 3rd and 4th week of March 2017.

Though it is not yet determined as to what type of turtle species it belongs, based on history, it is believed to be a Hawksbill turtle. The same mother pawikan is expected to lay her 3rd batch of eggs after two weeks. Photo supplied

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E-learning in School: Fuse of Education and Technology

By Nestor T .Paciente Head Teacher 1 Sinasaan Elementary School Pangantucan North District

IN a classroom, there would always be better performer.

There are fast-learners and there are also some who would require an extra amount of effort for them to digest lessons in their mind and absorb its thought.

It is normal in a school setting. It is just typical to do remedial classes and special review sessions to those children who cannot get lessons immediately.

Good thing, 21st Century is a period of advancement in Science and Technology. Thus, education and technology have been fused together, creating venues that make learning easier

and entertaining among pupils. Example of this is the E-Learning.

E-Learning is a tutorial via electronic media which provides learners with high quality digital education.

It aims to improve learning performance, increase level of proficiency especially in tough subjects, and decrease non-readers and non-numerates.

Teachers usually implement this electronic tutorial to slow-learners after class hours of both morning and afternoon session. They are given period of instruction that could help them increase their performance and self-motivation. Aside from this, learners would opt for this kind of instruction because E-Learning facility is interactive and it makes

use of attractive graphics and entertaining method of instruction.

In reports online, E-Learning has helped maintain low drop-out rate and failure rate among learners in the Philippines, and further increase educational promotion. Indeed, the advancement of modern times has helped aid the gaps in education and even uplift its standards and form of delivery, which is quite a big help on the country’s performance in terms of Education.

The invention of technology is to ease way of life and provide comfort. In Education, Technology is a big partner to make its delivery more successful and accessible to young individuals.

NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled Power Interruption on Sunday, January 29, 2017 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers of a SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION on Sunday, January 29, 2017 as shown below.

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S.P.H.E.R.E LESSONS LEARNED CONFERENCE

By Mrs. Leonida P. Pahayahay Secondary School Teacher lll Kitaotao national High School

THE Center of Health Solutions And Innovations (CHSI) is an organization funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) introduced an integrated Approach to Adolescence and Youth which is popularly known as the SPHERE (School –Peer- Health Engagement- Research Employment) last year in Southern ,Bukidnon, particularly Kitaotao , Bukidnon. The 3 National High School in this municipality ( Kitaotao NHS, Kitubo NHS and Sinuda NHS) were chosen as partners of CHSI. There were series of Training workshop conducted by the said organization and participated by the heads of Offices of LGU Kitaotao, Bukidnon and DepEd starting September 2015.

Last September 22-23 2016, SPHERE Lessons Learned Conference was held at Dusit Thani Makati City, Manila. Fortunately, I as the school in-charge of this program and Mrs. Regina Abad attended the conference .This conference was divided into 4 sessions. The first session was about “U4U Trail”which was thoroughly discussed by the IMCD Central Office Manila, PopCom Regional Officers of regions 11, Vl and Xll, ARH Coordinator of Sarangani and PPO Compostela Valley.

Then followed by “U4U and Social Media” which talked about the importance and

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1. Portion of Tablon at Ravidas Compound, Sitio Sapong, Sitio Palalan and Sitio Manila.

UCCP TO MACABALAN AND TO VELEZ ST.

1. Medical Center area along Capistrano St. bounded by Nacalaban St. up to corner Akut St.,

2. Nacalaban St., Echem St., A.Luna St. and portion of Del Pilar St.

3. CM Recto Ave. (UCCP side) including Licoan-Shell and Sacred Heart School.

4. Portion of A.Luna St. at former LTO office towards all of Mabulay Subdivision and V .Roa St. including portion of the Provincial Capitol and Provincial Hospital Area.

5. All of Corrales Ext. from Gaisano Mall towards PPA Corrales gate.

6. Julio Pacana St. towards all of Puntod and Macabalan.

7. Along Gaabucayan Extension from corner Corrales Extension up to corner Agora Bus Terminal including Little Cebu.

8. Along Abellanosa St. of Magsaysay-Side from corner Magsaysay up to corner Velez St.

9. Pilgrim Christian College, Cagayan de Oro Medical Center and Northern Mindanao Medical Center

power of Hugot and Youth Tube: Paano ba nabubuntis by a communication adviser of CHSI. The next session was about the ‘’Integrated Approach to Teen Health Programming- In school Setting”This was presented by Kitaotao National High school and “Peer Education in the Community” by the Quezon City students select .And lastly was the “Research about Filipino Teens” which discussed thoroughly the advantage of “U4U online survey by Mr. Nilo Yacat- Communication Adviser CHSI; “Mapping of Teens Births ”by Dr. Cecilia Lagrosa-Manuel (CHSI); and “Wrap UP &Moving Forward” by Ms. Rena Dona –the Deputy Director of UNFPA. The conference was worthwhile because it challenge my well-being as a teacher to talk in front of the crowd of dignitaries and to embrace their advocacy of aiming the zero rate teenage pregnancy in our school and S.T.I/HIV disease in the community.

The learning that I got from this twoday conference and the short acquaintance of the people who tirelessly worked to the program to be successful and effective are priceless and worth to be appreciated and cherished forever.

I hope and pray that the program will continue so that the alarming number of people infected by this horrible disease (AIDS) and the teenage pregnancy will be lessend or prevented. Congrats CHS for the work well done !!!!!!!

SPECIAL PURPOSE FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

By ROSEMARIE A. PONCE Special Education Teacher

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Everyone has been created by God with a special purpose to the extent that God made man in His image and likeness. We are also created to appreciate His creation. But sometimes we tend to forget how blessed we are and have many complain instead.

Have we ever asked if the special children did complain about their fight?

And if we put ourselves on their shoes, would it be the same? They may be pitiful in the eyes of man but in the eyes of God we are equal.

It is indeed, there’s a great purpose why they exist thus it’s for us all to ponder how blessed we are. We should be thankful for God’s purpose for special children with special needs given to us as treasure from heaven.

B. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM (2 HOURS); LOAD TRANSFER 4:00PM – 6:00 PM (2 HOURS); LOAD TRANSFER AFFECTED AREAS :

1. Velez St., Montalban St., Kalambaguhan St., Makahambus St., Magsaysay St., Tiano St. and Burgos St. and Divisoria areas, the greater part of Poblacion.

2. All of Camaman-an, Nazareth, Macasandig and Taguanao.

3. Limketkai Commercial Center establishments, Cogon area, Osmeña St. and Osmeña Extension; along CM Recto from USTP (formerly MUST) to Centrio Mall.

4. All of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang and Lumbia including BPC HEP and Rio Verde.

5. From Umalag, Tablon of Suy Sing Warehouse down to Baloy, Cugman, Gusa, Indahag and Lapasan including Agora up to PPA-Agora gate.

Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when Cepalco line and switching works are completed earlier than scheduled.

We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement.

Thank you.

Released by: Ms. Marilyn A. Chavez Assistant Vice President Head, Customer & Community Relations Dept.

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Now offers up to 2x daily flights

THE Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), through its whollyowned subsidiary Cebgo, increased flight frequencies to Siargao, the Surfing Capital of the Philippines, just in time for the summer break.

Starting February 01, passengers will be able to choose from 12 weekly flights between Cebu and Siargao. From April 2017 onwards, guests can book up to twice daily CebuSiargao flights.

Siargao lies in Surigao Del Norte in Mindanao, and is home to world-renowned surfing breaks. The most well-known of these is the Cloud 9, which is where the annual Siargao Cup is held every September. It was also recognized as CNN’s ninth best surf spot in the world.

“Siargao is a success story for the airline, and a true example of how interisland accessibility can lead to development, tourism and business opportunities.

CEB first launched flights to Siargao back in 2009. In a span of eight years, it has increased flight frequencies from only twice weekly to

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drug rehabilitation facility.

MDC will work on the facility from January to April 2017. Once completed, the Siyapen Center will be turned over to the City Government of Marawi for operations.

“The Siyapen Drug Rehabilitation Center is our way of addressing another challenge Mindanao faces, and of responding to the national government’s call for private sector support in addressing the drug problem,” said Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation and co-chairman of Ayala Foundation.

“At Ayala, we have always believed that, whether in Mindanao or elsewhere in our archipelago, fostering inclusive development will always require collaboration between the government and the private sector,” Zobel de Ayala added.

“We believe that the Siyapen Center will contribute significantly to the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents in ARMM, primarily in Marawi City,” said Ruel Maranan, president of Ayala Foundation.

“In building Siyapen, we hope to provide a space where person-centered recovery is made first priority, thereby paving the way for meaningful reintegration into society.”

as much as fourteen times weekly today,” said Alexander Lao, President and CEO for Cebgo.

“With these additional frequencies, not only do we boost traffic to Siargao from Cebu, but we are also able to strengthen Cebu as a hub, while giving everyJuan more chances to explore one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines,” Lao added.

CEB’s Cebu hub was recently strengthened with the launch of direct flights to Ormoc, Roxas and Calbayog. CEB continues to increase connectivity between Cebu and other destinations such as Tandag, Camiguin and Clark, among others. Overall, it operates direct flights to 25 domestic destinations and 5 international destinations from Cebu.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app, visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020888 or (+6332)230-8888.

The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) The construction of the Siyapen Center is part of Ayala Foundation’s continuing development efforts in Mindanao, particularly in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

In 2015, the foundation kicked off the Basilan Young Leaders Program–Leadership Communities, in partnership with the ARMM Office of the Regional Governor and the Eisenhower Fellows Association of the Philippines. Working with community-based youth, the program equipped these young leaders with the leadership skills to develop, implement, and monitor projects that address urgent needs in their respective barangays.

In 2016, the program grew to cover 10 areas in ARMM, and transformed into the Bangsamoro Young Leaders Program–Leadership Communities (BYLP– LeadCom). The inaugural batch of BYLP–LeadCom participants joined a learning tour of key locations in the Philippines. This year, they will conceptualize and operationalize change projects that they plan to implement in their respective communities.

Ayala Foundation has also brought Training Institute, a teacher-training program that works within the philosophy for children framework, to two public elementary schools in Basilan.

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CEB operates flights to 37 other domestic destinations and 29 international destinations, out of six strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Kalibo and Iloilo. The airline operates a fleet of 57 aircraft, comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72500 and two ATR-72-600 aircraft. Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of one more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72600 aircraft.

DTI-10 bats for ‘Mentor ME’ program CAGAYAN de Oro City– –“I was grappling my way into what I [was] doing, and because of the help of the ‘Mentor ME’ program, nasayun; natagaan og kahibalo(things became easier when I learned more about the process) and then with that, dako kaayo ang tabang sa ako sa pagpadagan sa among Negosyo (this helped me improve the way I run our business),” expresses Jamie Contreras, the owner of Contreras Soy Store.

Contreras has recently graduated from the Department of Trade and Industry See PROGRAM, page A11

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Washington beckons

Mornings come late during winter. As we began our trek to the stands fronting the Capitol for a historic inaugural, the first tangerine rays of the distant sun were just breaking out, threatening to drive away the dark clouds gathering over the mall.

National Security Adviser Hermogenes “Jun” Esperon and myself needed to walk about a mile and a half to get to our assigned seats. Tight security meant no vehicle could drive up the stands. In the cold weather and the light rain, the walk proved mercifully short.

Henry Howard, currently director of the US-Philippine Society, graciously accompanied us for the walk. At the stands, we were

Turning Point

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ushered to the VIP section where representatives of so many nations were accommodated. The crowds were just then beginning to gather. It was better for us to be early for this historic event. Security was expectedly tight. The new American president was to take his oath.

I have seen so many pictures of previous US presidential inaugurations.

It was a dream to be here for this one, at the capital of the world’s superpower and only meters away from its incoming leader. The mall was dramatic in the half-light of a wet and wintry morning, I could make out the huge LED screens positioned down the grassy knoll. They would bring the

proceedings up close even for those farthest from the stage. Hundreds of thousands were expected to fill this venerable place.

In the long wait for the historic event to happen, one could not help but ponder on the future of our bilateral relationship with the superpower. That relationship went through a rough patch of late. But it is not beyond saving. On the contrary, it is full of possibilities and promise.

When President Duterte called up US Presidentelect Donald Trump, there seemed to be good rapport between the two. The phone conversation between the two was more than cordial.

It was warm. There is much similarity between the two,

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not the least being that both of them are tough-talking political outsiders eager to bring change. We have since officially invited the new American president to participate in the Asean summit we are hosting.

In his inaugural speech, Trump hardly dealt with foreign policy. He did not outline specific initiatives.

There was nothing about the South China Sea issues and the situation in East Asia.

We will have See BECKONS, page A11

PNP, damaged goods: whom shall we turn to?

cause they are armed by the government and because they use government vehicles and other government resources in doing their vicious, shameful, and illegal wealth-making enterprises.

For a long time it is commonly perceived that the government is established primarily to secure and protect the people from those who disturb their peace and comfort. The enemies are now rarely foreign invaders but are composed mostly of petty local thieves and law-breakers of all kind. The government comes into the midst of the people to assure them of their safety through the presence of uniformed men, particularly of police officers even in the remotest of communities.

Time was when even

without doing anything the mere presence of a policeman in a street corner provides psychological comfort and put everybody at ease.

People stop to greet and chat with him feeling grateful of his presence. And everybody trustingly run to the police for help in times of trouble.

The time has changed.

For many, nowadays, the sight of policemen is an omen of impending disaster.

Thus, they are now often avoided because there could be wailing and gnashing of teeth every time they pass by a place.

That’s how deep the image of police officers has plunged into. Thanks to the rogue cops who have subverted the trust and confidence of the people in men in uniform by doing

or being involved in any of the following nefarious practices: • Harassing motorists for real or imagined violations and demand out-of-trouble settlement; • Demanding protection money from gambling establishments, prostitution dens and other houses of leisure; • Hijacking valuable deliveries, robbing banks, or in the business of kidnap for ransom, carnapping, etc.

In the current government drug war, the rogue cops – • recycle confiscated prohibited drugs, retail them to drug users at competitive prices via a network of pushers and runners; • conduct buy-bust See goodS, page A11

Think A Minute

Do yourself a favor

Think a minute.

When was the last time you do yourself a favor? You got a new job, lost weight, or quit a bad habit.

There is another big favor you can do for yourself that will make your life so much happier and healthier.

Do yourself a favor and forgive that person who wronged and hurt you.

My aunt lived with a selfish, critical husband for over 50 years.

She was a nice, friendly person on the outside; but inside she was full of anger and unforgiveness toward her husband.

As a result, she became very sick with arthritis, asthma, and diabetes and eventually died from it.

Doctors say these are just some of the illnesses that often come from years of bitterness and anger in

a person.

It actually releases a deadly poison in our body.

My aunt was the one who suffered and paid the highest price for refusing to forgive her husband.

When we refuse to forgive that person who has wronged and hurt us, we’re really hurting ourselves.

That’s why Jesus that if we will forgive others, then we will free ourselves from the prison and pain of unforgiveness.

You see, “When we refuse to forgive others, we block off the same bridge we need to cross to receive our own forgiveness from God.” Jesus Christ warned us: “If you refuse to forgive others, I cannot forgive you.”

So we not only pay the price of physical sickness selves out of heaven and and suffering, but far worse, suffer forever in the most Jesus said we will keep our- painful place that exists.

“So do yourself a favor today and forgive that p ers on w ho has wronged and hurt you.

Maybe it’s a brother or sister. Your wife or husband.

Your father or mother. Your boss or an old friend.”

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So do yourself a favor today and forgive that person who has wronged and hurt you.

Maybe it’s a brother or sister. Your wife or husband.

Your father or mother. Your boss or an old friend.

Just ask Jesus to forgive you for all of your wrongs and hurts against Him. Then He can help you with His love and power to forgive those people who’ve wronged and hurt you.

It’s the only way you can finally be free from the prison and poison of your own bitterness and anger.

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Brighten up your Viber chats with Petron Best Day stickers

Experience Ford Vehicles through Ford Island Conquest

Looking for new ways to express yourself in your Viber chats? Oil industry leader Petron Corporation has just released its set of Petron Best Day stickers, downloadable for free on your Viber from the Viber sticker market.

Most of the stickers are motorist-relevant, with messages like ‘road trip’, ‘traffic lang, please wait’ or ‘stopover muna’. There are also safety reminders like ‘mag-seatbelt ka’ or ‘ingat, have a safe trip’.

There are also some commonly used expressions like ‘good morning’, ‘congrats’, ‘ok’, and ‘thank you’, giving you a fresh set of images for greeting your Viber buddies.

The sticker set is designed to be upbeat and positive, in keeping with the Best Day at Petron theme. The set is available as a free download from the Viber sticker market only from January 9 to April 9, 2017. However, once downloaded, the set will continue to be part of your Viber app.

Keep using the Petron’s Viber stickers and you might actually receive a surprise Best Day experience at one of the participating Petron stations! Download the free sticker set at http://viber.com/ stickers/petron_ph now, and start sharing the Best Day experience with your road trip buddies.

Ford Philippines recently announced its ‘Ford Island Conquest’ event at the Festival Supermall parking lot from January 27-29, with an allin-one custom arena where customers can test drive Ford’s best-selling vehicles in one venue.

The Ford Island Conquest venue represents a cross between a scaled-up showroom and a test drive venue with highlights and design twists that will offer the ultimate test drive for the Everest, Ranger and EcoSport. Fun-filled activi-

ties are also available for the whole family.

“This is a great opportunity for customers to get behind the wheel and experience themselves why each of these global Ford vehicles has become so popular here in the Philippines,’ said Minnie Valencia-Bustamante, vice president for Marketing and Sales of Ford Philippines.

The Everest is engineered for extraordinary, equally suited for a comfortable cruise through the city or to effortlessly take on any terrain.

Its bold and stylish design features a quiet, refined interior, smart technologies, exceptional on-road dynamics, and capabilities that include best-in-class ground clearance of 225mm and water-wading up to 800mm.

The Ranger sets the industry benchmark in the pickup truck segment with its unmatched combination of quality, passenger comfort, and versatility. With 237mm ground clearance, 800mm water wading, and unsurpassed towing capacity, no flood can

intimidate this smart and ‘Built Ford Tough’ truck.

The EcoSport combines the maneuverability, affordability, and fuel economy of a compact car with the practicality and spaciousness of an SUV in a contemporary and stylish package. With 200mm ground clearance and best in class water wading capability, the EcoSport’s versatility can take on any urban adventure in style.

For updates on Ford Island Conquest, visit www.facebook. com/fordphilippines.

P e o ple in the market for new and pre-owned vehicles used to go the old-fashioned route of visiting showrooms, meeting with sellers, and traveling distances just to see a car.

Not anymore.

Over the course of two years, established online vehicle marketplace Carmudi commissioned a study to ascertain consumer preferences. Results of the

survey revealed that more people are opting to do their search online over traditional methods such as personal calls to dealers or printed classifieds.

This phenomenon has only heightened with the widespread economic growth in Asia. E-commerce in general increased tenfold in tandem with steadily increasing GDP. In the first month of

2016 alone, 29-percent of the 47.1 million active internet users in the Philippines purchased a product or service online. And with many industries prospering throughout Asia due to this online shift, automotive manufacturers and dealers in the region have realized that online searching is now a significant, if not the most significant stage of the car buying process.

With a population boasting US$2,700 per capita income, the Philippine automotive industry has continued to reap the benefits of a vibrant economy. An estimated 350,000 cars will be sold by the end of 2016—a full 10-percent increase from last year.

The study sought to reveal trends and habits more readily gleaned

in the electronic arena.

Focused on a two-year period spanning 2014 to 2016, Carmudi additionally surveyed its dealers to gain more insight about certain trends in the country.

A significant finding in the report is that the search for used cars online increased by almost 100-percent from 2015 to 2016. All told, 82-percent of total searches were for

pre-owned vehicles. Still, 63-percent of used car dealers surveyed in the study revealed to have seen a slight decrease in second-hand car sales over the past two years. Every dealer that stated this indicated that low down payment offer from new car dealers was the main reason for this. Find out this and more on carmudi. com.ph.

things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” Lao Tzu A quote which reminds me of our school headmaster who plays a very important role in our school. He is the central figure and he can improve the standard of education in our school. He is a strong man, and has a grand personality. He is not only a teacher to his teachers but he is indeed a great father whose passion is to inspire and of course, he is spiritually driven which is really necessary for a certain lead to have. Our headmaster is able, highly qualified and hard working. He takes great

interest in his work. He is fond of telling jokes that makes us laugh and ease all our problems and also he is a lover of goodwill. He attracts us as magnet attracts iron.

He has made it his duty to make us good citizens of Old Kibawe. He is also active in extra-curricular activities such as flower arrangements

and decorations, quiz bees as well for the academe which can eventually help young minds honed their talents.

Being a teacher isn’t easy yet it makes you realize how essential you are to the young ones. A firm foundation of young minds in achieving their highly competitive skills.

More Filipino carbuyers turning to online tools

“Confession of a Newbie”

By Xyprene Gay T. Khensay

Being the newest teaching force of Old Kibawe Elementary School makes me walled-up immediately when I received impromptu responsibilities. I considered myself as a blank sheet. I need to fill up the sheet first with learning and enhancement before pushing myself through tough responsibilities. I am bombarded with negativities regarding myself.

Will I ever make it? How will I write a good article about different personas and activities in school? By

means, I have to exert so much effort and managed my time as well. I have to make my night a day. But as what the quote tells, blessing often appears vaguely at first yet we have to be patient so we can see things clearly.

Though I know I am still in the process of learning, I am taking this positively.

This is my call and has been blessed for I am already here.

This is one of my duties.

To start with, I will be describing our school, our school’s name is Old Kibawe Elementary School, one of the government schools here in Bukidnon, specifically here in Kibawe. Our school is an environment friendly place which allows pupils to study comfortably. There are ten blocks of building and each building consists

of ten classes. Every class have about forty students.

Furthermore, the school has a field, so there will always be pupils playing games during the sport period, recess and after the school ended. Our school has one covered court where I am having my class since the new building has not been finished, one canteen and one waiting area for the parents.

Let us proceed to the sports field. The school chess team and javelin throwing has won many medals and trophies in much competition which made our school famous. All credits to all the personnel who exert their full pledge as a teacher.

Helping the students develop their potential.

“I have three precious

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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 JOSIE T. ALCANTARA CASE NO. 2017-10-0170

Applicant/s (2012-10-209)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For approval of extension of validity certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line ;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 6, 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 27th day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

CSWDO extends aid to flood victims for faster recovery

By Recthie T. Paculba

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To ignite hope and help the 331 families, whose houses were considered totally damaged, recover from the damages of the recent urban flooding in Cagayan de Oro, the City Social WelERRATUM

fare and Development Office (CSWDO) held the “Moving Forward: Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery” program for flood victims at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Barangay Carmen on January 27.

The activity is held to conduct the profilERRATUM

The Notice of Hearing Applicant LYNDON C. BAANG, With the Exact Case No. 2016-10-2302(2011-1697) and exact two(2)units not as publish.

OUR APOLOGY;LTFRBX –CDOC

not suffice the needs of the 331 families.

As for the kind of livelihood to be offered, Pamisa said that the profiling will help them determine the strengths and inclinations of the families.

He cited buy and sell, food processing, selling of used clothes (ukayukay), and vending as among the frequent businesses mentioned by the families.

Since there are still families who took refuge in temporary shelters, the CSWDO looks after their welfare, provides their necessities and is currently on the lookout for possible relocation sites so the flood victims will no longer go back to the flooded areas.

On the other hand, the debriefing or psychosocial service will become the venue for the victims to share their ideas, experience and stories about the flood. The CSWD psychosocial team will also observe the victims’ gestures to determine if the latter is very traumatized from the incident.

The 331 families came from Barangay 35, Bugo, Puerto, Agusan, Tablon, Gusa, Cugman, FS Catanico, Camaman-an, Lapasan, Canitoan, Carmen, Iponan and Baikingon.

Pamisa also added that they are also serving some 900 families whose houses were reported as partially damaged.(RTP/PIA10)

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

ing and assessment of the flood victim families for possible interventions such as the provision of livelihood, relocation, debriefing or psychosocial services.

Jong Pamisa of the CSWDO said that the Ayala Foundation has already donated P1 million to provide livelihood to the victims and the city will still have to augment the amount since it will

The Notice of Hearing Applicant ANGELITA D. DABLO, with the Case No. 2016-10-2293 and exact route and vehicle for extension of validity of CPC to operate PUJ service along the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units not as publish.

OUR APOLOGY;LTFRBX-CDOC

The Notice of Hearing Applicant ROSARIOT. PAJE –Original granteedeceased/DOMINGO T. PAJE-Applicant –surviving heir with the Case No. 201610-2244(2006-10-1522) with the exact PUJ DUAL vehicle on the line not as publish.

OUR APOLOGY;LTFRB-X –CDOC.

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

ELLEN D. DAMALI CASE NO. 2017-10-0171

Applicant/s (2012-10-0129)

ELMER T. CLARABAL CASE NO. 2017-10-0172 Applicant/s

PAUL P. PADAYHAG CASE NO. 2016-10-2369 Applicants

JOSIE C. ASUNCION CASE NO. 2017-10-168

Applicant/s (2013-10-2012)

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line ;Malaybalay –Valencia –MUSUAN and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 6, 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. Isssued this 27th day of January 2017,at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity with Amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK service along the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 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 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 27th day of January, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 2017

ERRATUM

JULIO D. BAG–AO

Applicant/s

CASE NO.2017-10-167 (2011-10-1496) (2006-10-1711)

MARVIN JAMERO

Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2017-10-162 (2012-10-289)

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the approval of amendment of route to operate PUB service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Don Carlos, Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of SIX(6)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 6, 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 27th day of January, 2017 at 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 along the line; Cogon Market to Tumpagon (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 3, 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 27th 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 Kadingilan Bukidnon 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 27th day of January 2017,at 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 ;Bugo to Cagayan de Oro City and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 3, 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 26th day January, 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Jan 28, 2017

MDN: Jan 28, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 2017

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 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

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

PEDRO F. ONGCOY CASE NO. 2017-10-147

Applicant/s (2012-10-063)

ITHMAR BELAN RAVIDAS CASE NO.2017-10-144 Applicant/s

ELENO B. CABARUBIAS CASE NO. 2017-10-163

Applicant/s (2012-10-625)

TOSHIRO SAIBA/LYNN SATURNO CASE NO. 2017-10-183

Applicant/s (2011-10-1824)

ESTRELLA MARTINEZ CASE NO. 2017-10-182

Applicant/s (2007-10-318)

(2012-10-1127)

ALFREDO PAASA ORDONA JR. CASE NO. 2017-10-174

Applicant/s (2012-10-499)

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING 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 ;Iligan City Proper to Brgy. Santiago and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 3, 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 26th day of January, 2017, 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 Bukidnon Province and from said place to any point in Region X 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 26th day of January, 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of 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 SEVEN(7)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 3, 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 26th 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: Jan 28, 2017

MDN: Jan 28, 2017

MDN: Jan 28, 2017

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of 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 3, 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 27th day of January, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with Consolidation of cases to operate PUJ Service on the line ;Lumbia to Carmen Market and vice versa with the use of two(2)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 3, 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 27th day of January, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity 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 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 27th day of January, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Jan 28, 2017

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Education

WORLD AIDS DAY 2016

By ROSALIE P. PALMADA T - III Maramag Central Elementary School

World Aids Day is celebrated every 1st day of December each year. This is a campaign to show support and solidarity with the people in our society living with HIV and promote awareness as well as prevention and control.

This year 2016,Maramag Central Elementary School participated the said activity pursuant to DivisionMemorandum No. 339, S. 2016as

stipulated in the School Calendar 2016-2017with the theme “Hands Up for HIV Prevention”.

A resource speaker in the person of Mrs. Irene Montisino RN, District Nurse of Maramag I District gave an overview and orientation on the Basics of STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection), HIV (Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Im-

mune Deficiency Syndrom).

According to her, these kind of illness exhibits various signs and symptoms such as Rapid weight loss, Recurring fever o profuse night sweats, extreme and unexplained tiredness, prolong swelling of lymph glands in the armpit, groin or neck, Diarrhea that last for more than a week, sores of the mouth, anus or genitals and Pneumonia.

Also, she emphasiezed the different modes that a person can be infected which may include but not limited to sexual contact, blood transfusion and mother child

Talakag MSWDO conducts 38th NDPR celebration

By VIVILYN N. BUASAG SPET-I

July 26, 2016- Talakag Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office spearheads the celebration of the 38th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week program held at the Talakag Town Plaza upholding this year’s national theme, Karapatan ng Maykapansanan Isakatuparan … Now Na! Different Persons With Disability from various barangays of Talakag, students from Talakag National High School and pupils of Talakag SPED Centre join in the said celebration.

The festivity opens with a parade led by the police mobile car and the Talakag National High School Drum and Lyre Corps. Following the queue are the SPED Centre pupils, Talakag SPED students, and the PWDs from the different barangays. The procession starts and ends at the venue of the program, the Talakag Covered Court.

When everyone has settled, the opening program commenced. SPED pupils from Talakag SPED Centre signed and sang the invocation. Then, Ma’am Emma E. Jiz, SWO 1, in charge of the whole activity, presented all the participants from the different Barangays of Talakag. She also acknowledged the presence of the speakers from the different government sectors. In addition, she also recognized the presence of the Medical Team who conducted check-up for those who need medical assistance and gave out medicines to those who needed them.

The program was graced by different dance presentation from the SPED pupils, students and PWDs from Barangays. Short and long messages were also given by the local government officials and the guest speaker.

Hon. Alberto S. Bigcas, the Municipal Administrator congratulated the MSWDO for conducting the annual activity to support and recognize our brothers and sisters who have disabilities. He believes that having such program in the community can create awareness of the presence of Persons with Disability. With this consciousness, the community can cooperate in making life easier for the disadvantaged.

The Guest Speaker, Mr. Dominador Libayao, the focal person of PWD, PSWDO, from Malaybalay City shared important information about the real implication of the word disability, since there were already a lot of misconceptions on it real meaning.

He further explained that a person with a disability cannot function normally, has a record of having a disability and the community believes that he/she has a disability.

He also mentioned that Talakag is one of the Municipalities in Region X who has more disabilities according to survey.

Mr. Libayao also discussed about the three models of disability; the charity model, the Medical Model, and the Social Model.

He also included the rights and privileges of PWDs as provided by Republic Act 7277, RA 10070, and BP 344. All these laws were given to lighten the difficult situations of our PWDs and to help them live a better life of maximum independence in the mainstream of society.

Sir Jan Eric Manasan, MLGOO-V from the DILG also inspired our PWD audience by encouraging them to be active and take part in every activity the local Government is conducting not only in the Barangay level but most important in the Municipal level like this one. He further reassured each person that any disability should not be taken as a hindrance from doing something great for the country. He mentioned the life of one of our national heroes, Apolinario Mabini, the Sublime Paralytic, as an example of a Person with Disability who stood and defended the country from its enemies. Despite his disability he was able to do something great for the country.

After the messages were imparted, a substantial lunch was served for everyone. The PWD officers then conducted the election of a new set of officers for 2017. The following were chosen to lead the organization: Present: Julie Arquebel Vice President: Alan James Avila Secretary: Arlene Babeda Treasurer: Marily Labaha Auditor: Novie Romulo PIOs: Arnel Capin Laurito Palayan Social Manager: Merlyn Mangubat Edgar Sulti Emma Gayonan

Mema Jun Panta The group decided to name the new organization as TALAKAG FEDERATION OF PWD ASSOCIATION. It was also agreed to have the organization registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for legality.

What will it take for learning to be universal

By Ma. SHEILA G. ACACIO Padernal Elem. School District 7 Division of Malaybalay City

EXPANDING and improving education are key to adapting to change and confronting these challenges. Simply put, investments in quality education lead to more rapid and sustainable economic growth and development.

Educated individuals are more enjoyable, able to earn higher wages, cope better with economic shocks and raise healthier children. But although developing countries have made great strides over the past decade toward the

MDG of universal primary education and gender equity, an abundance of evidence shows that many children and youth in developing countries leave school without having learned much at all.

Learning for all means ensuring that all children and youth – not just the most privileged and the smartest – can not only go to school but also acquire the knowledge and skills that they need to lead healthy, productive lives and secure meaningful

employment.

This strategy reflects the best insights and knowledge of what works in education, gleaned from worldwide consultations with governments, teachers, students, parents, civil society and development partners in over 100 countries.

Education is fundamental to development and growth. Access to education, which is a basic human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, is also a strategic development interest.

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transmission through breast milk feeding.

However, there are different treatment methods to those who are infected with HIV-AIDS which includes medical theraphy up to couselling. But, the best method coulld be prevention by safe practices, abstinence and being faithful to ones partner.

Everyone in the school participated and challenged to give awareness to everyone in the society with regards to HIV-AID. That this disease is so serious and has to be seriously addressed as not to affect a greater number of people.

That teachers are also encouraged to incorporate HIV – AIDS awareness in

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their lessons particularly in sex education, sexual health and behavior among young people.

With the hope to eradicate if not avoid HIV – AIDS infection, the said World aids day celebration has made impact on the lives and perception of the teachers of Maramag Central Elementary School.

How to develop/improve the reading comprehension of students

By DEBYMEY A. URBINA Master Teacher I Talakag National High School

THERE are lots of ways to teach your students on how to develop and improve their reading comprehension. Take notes.

Turn off the music and the TV. Flee to the library or the bathroom if that’s where you can have peace and quiet to read.

Find any type of paper to keep notes in. Tak-

ing notes, while not immediately exciting, is a good way to boost reading comprehension. If you’re reading for a class, try a notebook. But if you’re reading for fun, get as many pieces of paper as you think you’ll need for the story and of course, grab a pen or pencil.

Jot dow n w hat you re me mb e r ab out e a ch chapter, section or even paragraph. If your reading

comprehension is already decent, you may only need to take occasional notes.

Don’t rewrite the novel. On the other hand, don’t writ so few notes that you can’t follow what was going on chronologically in the story at a given point. Anytime a major event happens inside the story or a new character is introduced or some odd detail sticks out, write it down in your notes.

What is a good school head

By NEMESIA T. GUMAPAC Talakag National High School

HAVING had a look what a good teacher does?

It is only fair to turn a critical eye on what a good schoo should be doing. A school head shows little promise in leading a school if s/he cannot lead him/ herself. Outward expressions of leadership are borne of inner character.

A person who exercises integrity in the small things can be expected to exercise

integrity in the big things.

Leadership centers on who a person is as much as what a person does. The essential role of a school head is to give leadership.

For this to happen, a school head must know what makes for effective teaching and learning and must be uncompromising in his/ her quest for excellence in these areas. There is also a pastoral element to that will require the school head to understand what contrib-

utes to the well-being of staff and students. School leadership involves good governance, the setting of appropriate goals and the selection of suitable strategies to meet those goals.

There is a growing complexity of contemporary school leadership. After all, there is a correlation in academic performance by the students as the gains in student achievement at a school change after the school head changes.

Environmental campaign (Science)

By KAREN P. SALE SST-I Talakag National High School

THERE are various environmental campaigns that high school students can undertake here in the country. This is important since the youth comprise 30 percent of the country’s population. They have the responsibility to tame themselves because children are the ones who are highly vulnerable to environmental degradation and disasters caused by environmental abnormalities. Also, students are

the ones who will inherit the responsibility of taking care of the environment in the country once they become adults. They have high intellectual capacity for environmental campaigns and have strong ability to mobilize.

It is also understood that Filipino adults have a general apathy and limited participation in environmental conversation. Thus we need the students to be at the forefront in environmental awareness education. The students are needed to spur youth potentials for environ-

mental conservation efforts and help institutionalize environmental concerns in the education process.

School-based environmental campaigns will also provide a platform for students to generate fresh environmental initiatives in the barangays where their schools are located. In fact, they can be role models in their respective school campuses to their fellow students to bring about a healed planet – they promote environmental citizenship in the youth sector.

How effective is the fiscal manager in your school

By SUSAN ONTOLAN PADAYHAG Teacher I Talakag National High School

FISCAL managers work with an organization’s various departments to oversee the complete financial management of a company.

That is also true with any public school here in the country. Fiscal managers must coordinate with the principal, with the various subject heads, with the moderators of each grade, with the prefect, even the administrators of maintenance, security, canteen and supplies as well as

the registrar. They analyze budget proposals from all departments, estimate future demands, compare data and determine availability of funds at the Division level.

Fiscal managers require a thorough understanding of the current financial industry at the DepEd regional level to work down at the school level and achieve financial goals.

Fiscal managers typically devote a great deal of time to reviewing reports

and data from Day One in June up to the end of the school year in March as these information are usually the centerpiece of stakeholder discussion regarding expenditures and funding and how success can be measured.

By stakeholders, fiscal managers will also sit down at PTA meetings as well as barangay council committee meetings so they will have comprehensive knowledge on what to recommend for the budget of the next school year.

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Malaysian investors to develop Isla Verde Editor: Ruel V. Pelone

By Antonio L. Colina IV of MindaNews

DAVAO City––A group of investors from Malaysia has expressed interest to undertake an ambitious project that will transform Isla Verde, a heavily populated slum area in downtown Davao City, into a mixed-use property development.

Marilou Ampuan, local partner of the Mercury Group Private Limited and member of the Mindanao Islamic Chamber of Commerce,

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told reporters on Tuesday that they were requested to comply with the technical requirements by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Board during a meeting held last December.

She said that they will not be able to comply with the requirements in the second PPP board meeting set for next month as they need more time to meet the new PPP guidelines after Mayor Sara Duterte took oath last year.

Local consultants have been

tapped to expedite the work on complying with the requirements, Ampuan said.

Despite the delay, she said the city government welcomes the proposal of the Malaysian investors called as the “Isla Verde Project” because it will assist the Muslims in the area to become more empowered.

Ampuan said that they envision the area to be a mixed-use property development project that would come complete with tourism

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establishments, commercial spaces, and residential areas.

“They chose the city because they want to help the Muslim constituents…. This is the Malaysian government’s way of extending support to us,” she said.

Ampuan said that the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) has requested them to identify how many areas will be covered in the development but added it will cover the community razed by fire in 2014.

Oil prices rise on stock market strength O il prices rose Thursday amid stock market strength and expectations that global oil producers will fully comply with an output cut deal.

The US crude price was driven up by about two percent on Thursday by the ongoing rally in the US stock market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday closed above the psychological mark of 20,000 points for the first time ever, while the other two major indices also finished at record highs, boosted by a batch of generally positive earnings reports.

The D ow f ur t her edged up 0.16 percent on Thursday.

In the meantime, Algeria’s Energy Minister said Thursday that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producers are likely to reach the 1.8 million-barrelper-day output cuts in February, according to media reports.

The West Texas Intermediate for March Delivery added 1.03 dollars to settle at 53.78 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude for March delivery increased 1.16 dollars to close at 56.24 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

(PNA/Xinhua)

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Ernesto Pernia (holding microphone, seated) stresses a point in a press conference on the Performance of the Philippine Economy for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 held at Astoria Plaza, Pasig City on Thursday (Jan. 26, 2017). With him from left are; Romeo S. Recide, Deputy National Statistician of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA); Lisa Grace S. Bersales, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General of PSA; and Rosemarie G. Edillon, Deputy Director General of NEDA. PNA photo by Ben Briones

Duterte wants PH technology upgraded to resolve ‘balance of power’

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graced the ceremonial switch-on and groundbreaking of a power plant in Maasim, Sarangani on January 26, 2017.

This marked the start of construction for the second 105-megawatt (MW) section of Alsons Power Group’s 210-MW Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) coal-fired power plant.

In line with President Duterte’s major thrust of developing the countryside,

the SEC’s second power section, which would provide stable supply of electricity in Mindanao, is expected to fuel the growth of industries and positioning Mindanao as an alternative investment destination.

“Science is good but technology is expensive...

We cannot develop until we have the power. And power is sometimes being challenged from all sides,” the President said in his speech.

“So we are now trying to figure out how to balance it. We would like to have a clean planet, but that would be nigh impossible really to insist on it because civilization needs to have light. So you strike a happy balance,” President Duterte continued.

The Chief Executive also urged industry stakeholders to upgrade technology in light of lack of alternative sources of affordable fuel in lieu of coal.

“For as long as the most viable fuel is coal and the cheapest so that the power can also be delivered the energy to the people at a much lower price, then we’ll have no other alternative except to upgrade the technology to its fullest,” President Duterte explained, adding that the government has the “power to limit and power to increase.” A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

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Alonto wants Tawi-Tawi as economic free zone DAVAO City––Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Abdul Khayr Alonto has vowed that they will develop TawiTawi as an economic free zone that will transform the island into an investment destination with a thriving tourism industry.

Alonto s aid dur ing “Wednesday’s at Habi at Kape” at the Abreeza of the Ayala Malls that he envisions Tawi-Tawi as the “next Singapore,” a nation branded as one of Asia’s miracle economies.

“What we will be doing here will transform that part of the country – Tawi-Tawi – as the next Singapore. You combine all the islands of Tawi-Tawi alone, it is bigger than the Republic of Singapore,” he said.

Singapore’s land area measures 719.1 square kilometers as compared to Tawi-Tawi’s 1,087.40 sq. km.

“We don’t have the luxury of time and you are lucky guys because we are being managed by an army of senior citizens who are in a hurry, who wants to see change by addressing this problem sooner,” Alonto said.

He said that they plan to do this by coming out with a comprehensive approach in addressing the livelihood and the other socioeconomic constraints of this island province in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) that has long suffered from consequences of the armed conflicts.

Alonto said that structural facilities must be put in place to lure in investors.

When asked by reporters if he would also be willing to welcome foreign investors in Tawi-Tawi, he said: “We will be doing that.

The economic zone that we are talking about will hopefully establish a real participation of concerned business communities and entities” to take part in the development of Tawi-Tawi province.

Alonto said that there are a lot of opportunities that are opening up for the country following the state visits of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to its Asian neighbors that Mindanao cannot miss out.

He said he is keen on encouraging investors from the Middle East and other Islamic countries to locate in Tawi-Tawi. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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GSIS allots Php 4.9B emergency loan in 12 Nina-hit areas

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) allotted Php4.9 billion in calamity loan for its active members and old-age pensioners who were affected by typhoon Nina in the provinces of Albay, Batangas, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Quezon, as well as 6 areas in Oriental Mindoro.

A total of 7,952 active members and 820 old-age pensioners in Calapan City

and municipalities of Naujan, Baco, San Teodoro, Pola, and Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro may avail of the loan until February 17.

The 73,798 active members working or residing as well as the 12,305 oldage pensioners residing in Batangas, Marinduque and Quezon may apply for the loan until February 9.

The application deadline for the 62,339 active members and 11,115 old-age

Why Reading is important

By Jaime T. Valiente Head Teacher I San Isidro Elementary School

Reading is essential for a child success. Learning to read is a sequential process; each new skill builds in the mastery of previous learned skills for example the children learn to break words into their basic sound in a process called decoding.

From time to time people have wondered “Why Reading is important .Reading is important for a several of reasons. Reading is a fundamental foundation, many people who cannot read well enough to understand instruction..

Reading is a vital skills in

finding good jobs. It is also important because it develops the mind. Tending young children to read helps them develop their language skill. It also help them to listen. In reading we discover new things.

Books, magazines even the internet are great learning tools which requires the ability to read and understand what is read.

A person who knows how to read learn to educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in.

We live in an age where we overflow with information, but reading is the main way to take advantage of it. It also develop imagination.

SPECIAL PURPOSE FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

By ROSEMARIE A. PONCE Special Education Teacher

Everyone has been created by God with a special purpose to the extent that God made man in His image and likeness. We are also created to appreciate His creation. But sometimes we tend to forget how blessed we are and have many complain instead.

Have we ever asked if the special children did complain about their fight?

And if we put ourselves on their shoes, would it be the same? They may be pitiful in the eyes of man but in the eyes of God we are equal.

It is indeed, there’s a great purpose why they exist thus it’s for us all to ponder how blessed we are. We should be thankful for God’s purpose for special children with special needs given to us as treasure from heaven.

Global education ranking

By MARYJANE M. ESTENZO Teacher III East City Central School

IN the Programme for International Student Assessment for 2016, Singapore was adjudged as having the most intelligent students in the world. Quality, equity and efficiency of school systems were evaluated. The other top countries were Japan, Estonia, Finland and Canada.

The students excelled in science, reading, math and collaborative problemsolving. The main focus was on science, an increasingly important part of today’s economy and society.

With spending per student in primary and secondary education increased by almost 20 percent, science excelled the most especially in high-performing education systems such

as Singapore and Macau.

This is widely credited to a decade of scientific breakthroughs.

Also, educational policies are in place for the successful countries such as high and universal expectations for all students, a strong focus on great teaching, resources targeted at struggling students and schools and a commitment to coherent, long term strategies. Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Hong Kong and Macau achieve both high standards of excellence overall and equity in education outcomes. A number of countries have improved equity especially the United States.

Achieving greater equity in education is not only a social justice imperative, it also fuels economic growth and promotes social cohesion.

pensioners in Albay, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes is February 2.

To qualify for the loan, active members must not be on leave of absence without pay, have no arrears in paying premium contributions, and have no unpaid loans for more than six months.

Members who are availing of the loan for the first time may borrow Php20,000, while those with loan balance, Php40,000.

Active members may apply through any GSIS Wireless Automated Processing System (GWAPS) kiosk located in all GSIS branch and extension offices; provincial capitols; city halls; selected municipal offices; large government agencies such as the Department of Education; Robinsons Malls; and selected SM City branches in North EDSA, Manila, Pampanga, Cebu, and SM Aura in Taguig.

Old-age pensioners may apply for a Php20,000 loan at the nearest GSIS branch office. Pensioners who are also active members (after reentering government service) may apply for the loan only once.

The loan is payable in 36 equal monthly instalments at 6 percent interest rate per annum computed in advance. It is covered by a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully

paid in case of the borrower’s demise, provided that loan repayment is up to date.

Loan proceeds are electronically credited to the borrower’s GSIS electronic card (eCard) or unified multipurpose identification (UMID) card.

For more information, borrowers may visit the GSIS website, www.gsis.gov.ph; email gsiscares@gsis.gov. ph; or call the GSIS Contact Center at 847-4747.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, January 25 – Pag-IBIG Fund now offers up to 80 percent of the member’s total accumulated value (TAV) for calamity loan application.

The TAV comprises the member’s personal share, employer counterpart and earned dividends.

If the member-borrower has an existing multi-pur-

pose loan (MPL) at the time of availment of a calamity loan, the outstanding balance of the MPL shall not be deducted from the proceeds of the calamity loan.

However, if the borrower has an existing MPL, the loanable amount shall be the difference between 80 percent of the memberborrower’s TAV and the

outstanding balance of his or her MPL. Therefore, the memberborrowers must continue paying separate amortizations for their existing short term loans (STL), the MPL and the calamity loan, respectively. The MPL earns an interest of 10.75 percent per annum.

Meanwhile, the calamity

loan shall be charged with an interest based on the Fund’s Risk Based Pricing Framework for the entire duration of the loan including the grace period.

As of press time, the calamity loan is charged at 5.95 percent interest rate annually. Both STL programs are payable in a maximum

PAG-IBIG Fund members can avail 80% of TAV on calamity loan

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How Tokhang affects the community’s education

By Edwin E. Salac Pagan Elementary School Kitaotao, 2nd District

As Pres. Duterte exclaimed, he will put an end to Illegal Drugs. This movement have shifted our country’s whole being it even have shifted our education. The Oplan Tokhang has truly effected our educational system just by the atmosphere it has provided. Many killed because of shoot outs, many couples diminished, many

children lost their parents.

By only this, it has shifted the thinking of the students and introducing them to an orientation focused on absolute justice.

But in a larger sense, it also shifted our minds that Pres. Duterte is a person staying on his word and a leader who will do everything just to let his country be safe in the mere future. It also shifted us to be open- minded on different aspects in our society.

Tokhang has already made

our community different from before, How much more did education changed?

It certainly changed a lot and it is continuously shifting even at the very moment.

It has affect the students’ perspective on how justice should be delivered and it has changed the teachers’ perspective on our society.

Our country is now slowly becoming a country engulfed with fear so that peace, order and discipline may be instilled. Of all the ways

of instilling these three, this is the most irregular and the most hostile way.

This could still be changed but, the people are the ones that should change.

If a person will change his wrong doings to good action, he will become a law- abiding civilian.

It is not the work of the State to change us from doing bad, it is ourselves as Mahatma Gandhi said: “Be the change you wish to see in the World.”

MCES Participates National Deworming Day 2016

By ROSALIE P. PALMADA T - III Maramag Central Elementary School

Deworming is a process of giving a certain drug (albendazole) to get rid of parasites present in the body. Thus, National Deworming Day was implemented for this purpose.

National Deworming Day is conducted twice a year, the first round was conducted last July 2016 and this January 17, 2017 was the second round.

The Department of Health

funded and made a great effort to succesfully deworm all school age children enrolled in public and private schools by giving free deworming tablets.

The activity started at 8:00 am with the presence of Department of Health representatives form Municipal and Barangay Health Workers of Barangay North Poblacion assisted with the District Nurse in the person

of Mrs. Irene Montisino.

They made sure that proper recordings and procedure was met before the pupils were given deworming capsules.

Prior to deworming, pupils did the Hand washing activity by following the correct hand washing steps before they ate their “baon” to make sure that pupils have eaten. After the feeding they did the tooth brushing activity as part of the preliminary activity for deworming.

Just like any other drug, deworming drugs may have minimal side effects like dizziness, nausea, headache and vomiting. However, during the dworming, none were reported who suffered the side effects.

The activity indeed successful and teachers as well as the parents were so thankful that the DOH has this campaign to elinate or atleast control parasitism on human particulary the school aged children.

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SSS discusses reform agenda with members of Congress Happy Chinese New Year!

Greetings from

Hon. REUBEN DABA Councilor Cagayan de Oro City

MDN: Jan 21 & 28, 2017

T he S o c i a l S e c u r it y System (SSS) presented its road map on pension reforms to C ongressmen Prospero Pichay Jr., and Antonio Tinio, two members of the House of Representatives who are highly-engaged in social security issues, at a meeting today at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City.

In the the meeting chaired by SS Commission Chair Dean Amado Valdez, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Dooc enumerated the three-pronged approach of SSS on collection efficiency, investment strategies, and legislative enactments the agency is pushing for to implement benefit enhancements.

MDN: Jan 21 & 28, 2017

Photo shows SSC Chairman Valdez (3rd from right) and PCEO Dooc (middle) present the Certificate of Appreciation to Congressman Pichay (4th from right) and Congressman Tinio (5th from right) for sharing their insights and valuable advice to further the social security program in the private sector. Also present during the dia-

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The Pag-IBIG membervictim may avail of the PagIBIG Fund calamity loan only within a period of 90 days from the declaration of state of calamity.(Pag-IBIG Fund/PIA10)

logue were (right to left) EVP Rizaldy Capulong, SS Commissioner Gonzalo Duque, SS Commissioner Jose Garbriel La ViĂąa, SVP Voltaire Agas, SVP Judy Frances See, VP Marissu Bugante and SVP George Ongkeko.

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to wait a little longer for clearer indications about where the new American president intends to take his country’s relationships with traditional allies in the Pacific. Most likely, however, our relationship will be much better under the pragmatic leadership of Trump.

During the Obama presidency, US officials tended to preach their so-called “values” and patronize old allies. That created some friction with our outspoken President. Since last year’s “misunderstanding” of sorts, Washington appears to have completely revised its methods. They have sent an Asian-American as ambassador to Manila. That is a good signal in itself.

Understandably, President Trump devoted much of his speech addressing his countrymen. He ran his successful campaign appealing to American patriotism. He has pegged his administration to an “America First” policy. Although likely to be moderated by the US Congress, Trump’s economic policy seems to be leaning toward protectionism. He frowns on American companies investing their money abroad. That protectionist inclination could cause adverse outcomes for us.

The Philippines and all the East Asian countries need to initiate a dialogue with President Trump about our economic partnership.

Although Manila was not invited to the grouping, it is not encouraging for some member countries that one of Trump’s first acts is to withdraw the US from the American-initiated Trans Pacific Partnership.

Much of East Asia is watching for signals from the Trump White House. We are all hoping that his threat to build a wall on the southern border does not imply he will also burn bridges across the Pacific. I am not sure if that is to America’s long-term interest.

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operations, trapping into their dragnet victims who succumbed to their wiles and who, in all circumstances, appear to be the dumbest mammalian in the planet.

Some cops are supposed to extract information from suspected criminals to pin down more of their kind but end up, either upon command from above or by their own volition, silencing suspects to eternal sleep upon noting that the top guns of the drug trade are their very own superiors. They have become the berdugo, the loyalist resourceful cops,

who execute victims summarily inside detention cells, in their homes or while on transport to headquarters, to erase crime footprints of the drug trade.

The situation, notwithstanding, I like to believe that there are still good cops. Unfortunately, those who remain loyal to their career are stymied from doing their job by command politics. For instance, no matter how sincere the intention of PNP Chief General Ronald de la Rosa to discipline and cleanse the rank of his command, his efforts are impaired and impeded by the patronizing interference of the Commander-in-Chief who clear and acquit rogue cops of the allegations against them even before they are charged. Dela Rosa, who adores and has so much respect for his patron, has to yield his way and could only shed tears over his frustration. Not once did the tough-looking PNP chief broke down in public view over his hell-hole predicament. The situation weakens gravely the morale of the PNP and suffers its credibility to the public.

The lower house demands that the PNP Chief commit hara kiri for his inability to cleanse the PNP of rogue elements. I wonder why they do not demand the same thing from President

Duterte who, among others, is greatly responsible for fouling the image of the PNP? How would the PNP redeem itself?

In any armed organization, credibility may be restored by purging the organization of its rapacious members. It is to jettison heavy rotten cargoes to keep the ship afloat in even keel and enable it to course through the storm.

Discipline is vital, at all times, in maintaining the morale and true character of an organization.

Tough threatening talks would no longer help in imposing discipline among the men in uniform, unless one will really walk his talk.

To be credible and effective a disciplinarian should not make rules that he cannot execute or apply to all when the time calls for it.

Consistency is of utmost importance in any form of discipline. Also, a leader of an organization should avoid making promises he cannot deliver; otherwise he would become an empty grain sack that cannot stand by itself. It is of no value but for a dirt mat.

Needless to say, the government through the police has now become the enemy and not any more the protector of the people. Whom shall we turn to? (MindaViews is the opinion section

REFLECTION OF A TEACHER’S LIFE

By Mrs. Leonila P. Pahayahay Secondary School Teacher lll Kitaotao National High School

I thought it was just a fancy dream teaching young individual inside the classroom; but, I realized that I’m really a teacher after having been completed the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, passed the Professional Board Examination for Teacher (PBE hired as Permanent Teacher

in a certain school in Southern, Bukidnon.

I did not think something negative about the new world that I have to live in because of excitement of having a job .Until I realized that it’s really very difficult to be in a school quite far from your children , with a delayed salary( at that time).

The agony was added when it rained because you had to do a snail-paced hiking going to your station. In this

situation teaching sometime regarded as inferior and less rewarding if we lack management ,patience and sacrifices.

Five years of teaching in this school was full of trials, yet I was able to manage myself and stood up out of these agonies that I experienced as a teacher, a mother, a wife, a friend and many more. I challenged and inspired to do my teaching job diligently and religiously because of

our principal. Yes, he was so strict when it came to work, yet, a Good Samaritan, a leader a brother, a father to all of us. If we had nothing to serve in the table, with an open arm he shared to us ( the 6 of us new teachers) anything in their table unknowingly nothing had left in them.

For me to assist my husband in giving the daily needs of our children, I was forced to enroll in private

of MindaNews. William R. Adan is a retired professor and former chancellor of the Mindanao State University Naawan campus in Misamis Oriental).

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Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association shows that 2016 was another banner year.

Vehicle sales rose 25% to 359,572 units last year on the back of rising middle class income, improving local economy, and the sustained low financing packages available. For the passenger car segment, sales jumped 14% with 133,188 units sold.

“In the coming years, we see the auto industry’s continued growth. Many people dream of owning a vehicle because of the convenience it brings,” said EastWest EVP & Head of Consumer Lending Cluster Jacqueline S. Fernandez.

Under the government’s automotive program, the auto industry is looking at surpassing the 500,000 units sales by 2018. The potential for growth remains high as nearly half of Filipino households do not yet own vehicles.

“We are here to help our customers realize their dreams. That’s why we’ve

loan entity. I did not mind the arrogance of the employee in transacting loan Because I was after of the money that I may bring in our house.

There were time that with n empty stomach, I never left my line waiting for the release of my loan. I know that absenteeism follow and it really an act of irresponsibility and negligence of duty, however these are beyond the control especially if the

Philippines launches 1-piso commemorative circulation coin for the chairmanship of the ASEAN in 2017 The 1-piso ASEAN 2017 commemorative coin was officially unveiled by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. during the launch of the Philippines’ ASEAN 2017 Chairmanship on 15 January 2017 in Davao City.

The obverse side of the coin bears the various elements of the logo of the Philippines’ chairship of ASEAN in 2017. It includes ten stars representing the ten member states with their names engraved in micro text on the right side. On the edge is the theme “Partnering for Change, Engaging the

World”. The ASEAN emblem is at the center with the images of the sun and dove symbolizing prosperity and peace; while the Filipino ancient alphabet baybayin mintmark of the BSP Mint appears at the bottom.

The reverse side depicts the relief of our national hero Jose Rizal’s monument, the Filipino symbol of courage and patriotism.

The seal of the BSP appears on the right side with the micro text “ASEAN 2017” filling the background. The markings “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS” are engraved on the upper right. The coin’s denomination appears in the lower side of the coin and below it is the list of the ASEAN member

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made our consumer loans affordable, with low interest rates and flexible payment terms, and the application process fast and easy,” added Fernandez.

Earlier this year, the Bank signed up popular actor and triathlete Matteo Guidicelli to be the face of its Auto and Personal Loans businesses. The young celebrity embodies the hardworking and driven individuals that EastWest supports.

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(DTI) “Mentor ME” program on 6 December 2016 in Cagayan de Oro. Along with her are 21 other entrepreneurs who went through two phases of seminars and trainings under the “Mentor ME” program in Misamis Oriental.

DTI selects and informs clients from the provincial offices’ existing portfolio to join trainings under “Mentor ME” Phase 1 which comprises courses on entrepreneurial mind-setting and values formation.

The participants also acquires learnings on market trends, basic accounting and are introduced to the different ways to develop products. Subsequently, consultations are made by the provincial offices to decide who among the participants will get to join the next phase.

family is involved. In this situation sir was strict. He really imposed discipline to all of us. But never fought against him because I knew he was right. Until, I was transferred here in Kitaotao National High School.

The learning I gained from my beloved late principal is worth to be cherished.

Because of him (not 100%) I always try to do what is good for my young learners.

Thank You so much sir! I know you are already happy there with our Almighty Creature.

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

CASE NO. 2017-10-132 (2012-10-173)

NOTICE OF HEARING

states.

The issuance of the coin aims to memorialize the Philippines’ chairmanship of ASEAN in 2017. Additionally, the coins, being legal tender, can easily reach the public and promote greater awareness of the BSP will produce 10 million rative coin for general ASEAN cooperation. The pieces of the commemo- circulation in 2017.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority TO Extend the Validity a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line: COGON MARKET TO BARRA, OPOL, MIS. ORIENTAL and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 8, 2017, 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(s) 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(s).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 24th day of January, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Jan 28, 2017

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Fantastic treats at SM Lanang Premier’s Great 3-Day Sale ON February 3 to 5, score awesome deals and prizes as SM Lanang Premier brings you the biggest and grandest sale this season.

Shop ‘till you drop at the Great 3-Day Sale and enjoy up to 70 percent off on great selections mallwide. Also, grab the chance to win one of two iPhone 7 in the raffle!

Every P1,000 single or accumulated purchases from The SM Store or from any participating mall establishment on February 3, 4 and 5 entitle you to one raffle coupon.

SM Prestige cardholders get to enjoy extra 10% off at SM Store and other select SM affiliates on the whole day of February 3, Friday.

SM Advantage Card holders can also grab extra 10% off at the SM Store and other affiliate stores during the 2-hour special – from 10am to 12nn – on February 4, Saturday.

Other enticing shopping treats also await you at SM Lanang Premier. On February 3 to 5, enjoy an hour stay at the Shopper’s Lounge with free refreshments for a minimum purchase of P10,000 single or accumulated receipts. First 20 shoppers on February 3, 2017 get P1,000 SM Gift Certificates for a minimum of 5,000 single-

receipt purchase. Twenty (20) shoppers can also win P1,000 SM Gift Certificates for a minimum of P5,000 single-receipt purchase on February 4 and 5, from 7pm to 11pm only.

Additionally, 30 shoppers can get a free Starbucks Tall Drink, 20 shoppers get a free Giardino Gelato cup, and 20 shoppers get a P100 Vikings voucher for a minimum of P1,000 single-receipt purchase from non-food stores on February 4 and 5, from 7pm to 11pm only.

For shopping convenience, mall hours are extended from 10am till 11pm on February 3 to 5.

Don’t miss out on the great deals and wonderful prizes at SM Lanang Premier’s Great 3-Day Sale. For inquiries, contact 285-0943. Visit SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for sale alerts, promos and event updates. PR

Kagayha-an Eagles Club donates waiting shed at 4th ID.THE 4th Infantry Division at Camp Evangelista was the recipient of a waiting shed turned over by the Kagayha-an Eagles Club headed by president Ringgo Ognir last Wednesday. The waiting shed was promptly received by Lt. Col. Allen Raymond Thomas, commanding officer, Headquarters Support Battalion. Other Kagayha-an Eagles Club members who witnessed the turnover were IPP Gary Bunedia, visiting NMR1 Gov. Anjun Gomez and NMR1 information officer Karl Ugsod. photo supplied

Teleperformance brings high hopes for 2017 ACCORDING to Chinese astrology, 2017 is the Year of the Fire Rooster. Confidence and intelligence are the two most known characteristics of the Rooster. The Rooster also likes to be always punctual, sociable and communicative. Hence, this might be the perfect year

to pursue careers in the field of communication, customer service, marketing, sales, and business management. With the Rooster’s ambitious trait, 2017 is the time to explore new horizons and achieve more goals.

The Year of the Fire Rooster presents new and exciting opportunities if you want to take on new plans this 2017, such as improving your professional career or becoming your best version yet. Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer expe-

rience management services, presents these life and career sketches for a prosperous 2017: 1. Always be on time. Every morning, the Rooster’s crow is very distinct and loud enough for the whole community to hear, signaling that a new day is about to begin. Coming to the office on time posts a lot of benefits. For one, it provides you with ample time to get settled in your work station, so you can ready your to-do list for the day. So if you want to be successful, start by being punctual. As the saying goes, “the early bird catches the worm.”

2. Improve your speech.

The Rooster loves to communicate with others. A good set of conversation skills is vital to one’s success in the workplace. Effective business communication makes for a smoother working relationship with your colleagues, clients and customers. So, it would be wise to take workshops to improve your communication skills.

3. Invest in a new skill. The Rooster is ambitious and this year it comes with the Fire element, which signifies vigor and passion. Have you always thought of learning something new? Whatever field you are in, do not hesitate to improve your craft. Take an online certification course or enroll in a master’s program. It will not only gain you a new skill, it will also increase your market value as a professional.

4. Make new friends. The Rooster is also known to be sociable. Go out of your circle and explore new avenues to

make new friends. In this day and age, people have become highly sociable, especially with the abundance of various social media platforms. After all, you will need to have a wider network to succeed in the corporate world.

5. Travel more. Yes, you read that right. The Rooster is one of the only two animals in Chinese astrology who can fly, with the other one being the Dragon. Reward yourself for doing your job well. Spend your money in gaining knowledge on various cultures and cuisines around the world.

Travel will also give you new insights and lessons that will enhance you both on professional and personal levels.

George Dy, Teleperformance Philippines vice president for recruitment, affirms: “This new year offers us more chances to pursue our plans, passions and goals. With the right attitude and positive mindset, one can achieve professional success and personal happiness.”

“At Teleperformance, we make sure that our people get the best employment experience that allows them to grow both as a professional and as an individual. Teleperformance offers not only a job, but a career in a leading global organization where one can learn, work, and have fun all at the same time. Teleperformance continues to grow with nearly 40,000 employees. If you are confident and passionate like the Fire Rooster, you are most welcome to be part of this exciting growth in the company,” adds Dy. PR