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January 2, 2017

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Do not overcharge fares, contract or, refuse passengers

BSP extends period to exchange old banknotes

HE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is warning taxi drivers that their licenses will be cancelled if they overcharge fare, contract or refuse passengers.

The LTFRB also directed taxi operators to supervise/ monitor their drivers and that it reserves the right to suspend or cancel their certificates of public convenience. The public is advised to send their complaints with details such as location, nature of complaint, picture, etc. and assures that these will be addressed by the agency. Earlier, The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Northern Mindanao (LTFRB-10) launched “Oplan Isnabero.” LTFRB-10 acting Regional Director Amenoden Guro told Mindanao Daily that he received an order from the Central Office on December 8, 2016 instructing regional offices to continue the operation See taxi, page A7

Philippine Army fully supportive of peace talks Full Story/A5

MIRANDA VISITS ARMY CAMP. Lt. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda (second from right), commanding general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Major General Benjamin Madrigal Jr., 4th Infantry Division commanding general, pose with an iron fists in support to President Rodrigo Duterte during Miranda’s visit to the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division in Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on December 29, 2016. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Wednesday that the Monetary Board (MB) decided to extend the period to exchange old banknotes in authorized agent banks of the BSP until March 31, 2017 from its initial deadline of December 31, 2016. In a briefing Wednesday, BSP Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the MB’s decision to give a 90day extension to exchange old banknotes series or the New Design Series (NDS) for New Generation Currency (NGC) is a response to public clamor to extend the period of exchange. NDS notes were launched in 1985 which features the old BSP logo with eight denominations such as P5, P10, P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, and P1,000. NGC notes were released in 2010, featuring the new BSP logo and have six denominations: P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, and P1,000. See old, page A7

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6 hurt in NorthCot roadside explosion Monday, January 2, 2017

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COTABATO City--Six persons were wounded when a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) went off along the national highway in Aleosan, North Cotabato Wednesday night. Lt. Col. Edgar delos Reyes, commander of the Army’s 34th Infantry Bat-

talion, confirmed that a roadside explosion took place in Sitio Dos, Barangay Pagangan national highway around 10:15 p.m. He said that a lamp post of the Cotabato Electric Cooperative was damaged from the impact of the explosion.

“Our team of soldiers and EOD [explosive ordnance disposal] experts are inspecting the area now,” Delos Reyes said. The provincial government of North Cotabato said that shrapnel hit six persons as a 10-wheeler truck happened to pass by

when the explosion took place. Jessie Enid, of the Legal and Heath Affairs of the provincial office, identified the wounded as Amerol Musa Tantos, Hanep Alipa Ayon, Yahya Kasan, Pahmi Daya Diamla, Johary Amerol and Salman Tahir.

The roadside blast took place less than 20 kilometers away from the site of another bombing during a Christmas eve mass at a church in Midsayap town, also in North Cotabato. Twenty people were injured in the attack. (Ferdinandh Cabrera / MindaNews)

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doing their grocery shopping to enjoy best value for money. When the data gathering fully takes-off, the system will reflect comparative prevailing prices for a preferred period.

DTI Camiguin Provincial Director Joselito S. Enot said compared to the conventional manner of reporting, this allows real time entr y during monitoring on the part of DTI. As a newly developed system, e-Presyo will contain price data from 2016 onwards; price data from previous years can b e requested f rom the DTI.

As for Camiguin, there about 110 establishments monitored by DTI monthly and covers only basic necessities, prime commodities, construction materials and other mandator y products. Sp e c i a l m on it or i n g i s l i ke w i s e c on du c t e d for s cho ol supplies in t he mont hs of May to June and Noche Buena Items starting October to December. (JCV/PIA10)

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

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Awareness against terror threat among Dabawenyos high: Official DAVAO City––Task Force Davao has responded to clear more than 70 unattended baggage since it tightens the security of the city since the September 2 blast at the Roxas night market. Brig. General Gilbert Gapay, assistant commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command and chief of the Task Force Haribon said the awareness level among residents is now high considering that they actually report to authorities baggage left unattended to ensure the safety of themselves and their surroundings. He explained that the primary mission of the TF Haribon is to deter any terror act. “There must be no repeat of the September 2 explosion in the city,” Gapay said. He said the security of the city must be enhanced knowing that it hosts several national and international activities. Gapay said that as one of the proactive measures, the security sector also monitors the movement of terror groups and conducts preemptive strike on terror groups before they can actualize their plans. “As much as possible, we have to neutralize them in their respective areas,” he said. Gapay said threat groups must not be allowed to enter the city. He said intelligence and information gathering is also enhanced to peer on the activities and locations of terror leaders and members no matter how hard it is, knowing that they operate in small numbers. Gapay also guaranteed the core competence of TF Haribon given its equipment and skills, night flying capability, air and naval components. Task Force Haribon is composed of the Task Force Davao, 3rd Infantry Battalion, the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Navy. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Municipality of Don Carlos OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL REGISTRAR

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

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

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Palace cites achievements of Duterte administration, prospects for 2017

A PALACE official on Tuesday enumerated the achievements of the newly minted administration of President Rodrigo Duterte this year and its prospects for growth next year. At a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella highlighted the administration’s accomplishment over the first six months particularly in aspects of economic growth, employment, infrastructure, international partnerships, the war against illegal drugs, and peace talks. “Regarding economic growth, the Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia in 2016. With a 7% GDP growth in the first three quarters, we are sure to achieve, if not surpass, our target of 6 to 7% growth for the whole of 2016,” Abella said. The Palace official attributed the country’s economic growth to household

consumption, as well as investments in construction, public infrastructure and durable equipment. This was supported by low inflation, low interest rates better labor market conditions

1. ML- Osmeña Branch Abaya Building, Osmena St. Cogon Cagayan de Oro City 2. ML- Pabayo Branch De Leon Building, Pabayo-Cruz Taal St. Cagayan de Oro City 3. ML- Carmen-1 Branch Ang Building, V. Castro cor. Vamenta Boulevard Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 4. ML- Yacapin Branch Daumar St., Cagayan de Oro City 5. ML- Lapasan Branch Claro M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, CdeO City 6. ML- Gusa Branch Gusa National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

and the steady growth in the remittances of overseas Filipino workers, he added. Government assistance such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) also provided addi-

14. ML-ALAE Branch Purok 8, Alae, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City 15. ML- Bugo Branch National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City 16. ML- Kauswagan Branch Zone 1 Kauswagan Cagayan de Oro City

“This means that there are approximately 41.7 million Filipinos employed, while unemployment rate also declined to a record low of 4.7 percent,” he said. To improve employment sector, Abella said the government will continue to work to improve local infrastructure and link the agriculture sector with industries to help raise the productivity of farmers and increase the value of their products. In terms of infrastructure, Abella said the administration has so far approved 17 projects which include Phase 1 of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project; the EDSA Bus Rapid Transit Project; the Plaridel Bypass Road Project; the New Cebu International Container Port Project; the South Line of the North-South Railway Project; and the New Nayong Pilipino at Entertainment City, among others.

tional boost to consumer demand, he said. Abella likewise noted that the agriculture sector is also starting to recover and finally breaking five consecutive quarters of decline. Growth in industry, particularly manufacturing, construction and utilities also accelerated, he said. He said the services sector likewise improved overall, with stronger expansion in trade, finance, real estate, and public administration. Citing the prospects of the government, Abella said National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) “is setting a gross domestic product growth rate in 2017 of between 6.5 and 7.5 percent.” On employment, Abella said in 2016, the Philippine labor market is found to be in better shape noting that employment rate as of October 2016 is at 95.3 percent.

1. ML-Tagoloan Branch National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental 2. ML-Villanueva Pob. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 3. ML-Claveria Pob. Claveria, Misamis Oriental 4. ML-Balingasag Branch 15 de Septembre, Balingasag Misamis Oriental

17. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City 18. ML- Opol Branch S. Vacalares St., Opol Misamis Oriental

5. ML-Salay Poblacion Salay, Misamis Oriental 6. ML-Medina South Pob. Medina, Misamis Oriental 7. ML-Gingoog Branch National Hi-way, Gingoog City Misamis Oriental

19. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental

9. ML- Limketkai Mall Branch Space M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

12. ML-Balingoan National Higway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental

23. ML-Laguindingan Pob. Laguindingan, Mis, Or.

13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental

13. ML- Puerto Branch National Hi-way, Puerto Cagayan de Oro City

25. ML-APOVEL Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City 26. ML-CORRALES Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

CAGAYAN DE ORO AREA Commencing on January 15, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to August 2016. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 15, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Augusto 2016, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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3. ML-Valencia 2 Branch M. Roxas St., Valecia City 4. ML-Malaybalay Branch Fortich St., Poblacion Malaybalay City Bukidnon 5. ML-Malaybalay 2 Alvaro, Pabillaran St., Malaybalay City 6. ML-Maramag Branch Purok 7, Maramag Avenue North Poblacion Maramag, Bukidnon

8. ML-Kalilangan Branch Centra Pob., Kalilangan, Bukidnon

21. ML- Carmen-2 Branch Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

12. ML- Capistrano Branch Capistrano-Gomez Sts. Cagayan de Oro City

2. ML-Valencia Branch G. Lavina Ave., Poblacion Valencia City Bukidnon

9. ML-Camiguin Branch E. Neri Street, Mambajao, Camiguin Province

8. ML- Divisoria Branch Cor. Tiano-Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City

11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

1. ML-Quezon Bukidnon Branch National Highway, Quezon Bukidnon

7. ML-Don Carlos Branch Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon

20. ML- Alubijid Branch Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, MIs. Or.

See PALACE, page A7

8. ML-Gingoog 2 Dona Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City

7. ML- Velez Branch Door # 114 G/F De Leon Plaza Phase II Vacapin-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

“ The government is ramping up public infrastructure spending next year, allotting at least 5 percent of the GDP to go to infrastructure projects until 2022,” he said. On international partnerships, Abella recalled the foreign trips the President embarked this year such as in China, Japan, and Peru and the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Abella said the trips were very fruitful for the Philippines opening more opportunities for trade and investment. “Our chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit next year will be a perfect opportunity for the Philippine government to forge more partnerships with our neighboring countries,” he said. On the government’s war on illegal drugs, Abella said President Duterte’s

10. ML-Camiguin 2 Rizal St., Mambajao Camiguin Province 11. ML-Jasa-an Lower Jasa-an, Pob Jasa-an, Mis. Or.

14. ML-MAGSAYSAY National Highway Kibungsod, Magsaysay Misamis Oriental 15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental

10. ML-Aglayan Branch Purok 38, Sayre Highway Aglayan, Malaybalay City 11. ML-Kibawe Sayre Highway cor. Magsaysay St. West Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon 12. ML-Dangcagan P-5 Poblacion Dangcagan, Bukidnon

BUKIDNON AREA

16. ML-CATARMAN Centro, Poblacion, Catarman Camiguin

MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO CAMIGUIN AREA Commencing on January 16, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to August 2016. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

9. ML-Wao Branch Poblacion, Wao, Bukidnon

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 16, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Augusto 2016, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Commencing on January 18, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to August 2016. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 18, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Augusto 2016, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

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Opinion

Any govt that makes life better is good

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… ‘Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?’…” (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, in John 14:9, the Holy Bible). -oooANYONE WHO HAS SEEN JESUS HAS SEEN THE FATHER: Today, let us read two statements by Jesus where, during a talk with His disciples, He says He is God the Father, and this is found in John 14:5-9 of the Bible. In John 8:6, Jesus says those who have seen Him have seen the Father, too. In John 8:9, Jesus repeats that “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” To many, they will interpret these words of Jesus in another way, but their meaning is quite simple: Jesus is God the Father! -oooWHICH IS WORSE: MARTIAL LAW OR REVOLUTIONARY GOV’ T?: Let me raise this question: which is worse---martial law or revolutionary government? Certainly, martial law would be a lot better because it is governed by the Constitution and existing rules. Revolutionary government is worse because it is a government where all the powers are concentrated in just one person. And revolutionary government was what the first

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President Aquino imposed after she took her oath in 1986. She threw out the 1973 Constitution and then installed a government by one person, for one person, and of one person. I remember that those who are objecting to martial law today were all deafeningly silent when Aquino installed a government of one man---or, one woman, to be exact. Many apologists would justify Aquino’s revolutionary government as a necessary evil at that time, an imperative to rebuild democracy and propel Filipinos to an economic life better than what they supposedly underwent under the Marcos regime. And this leads me to my point: whatever kind of government that maybe installed here, it is the best government if it helps our people to overcome poverty and suffering.

-oooANY GOV’ T THAT MAKES LIFE BETTER IS GOOD: The question is, did the Aquino revolutionary government improve the lives of Filipinos? We all know the answer to this. With power outages, coups, and corruption among favored friends and relatives running wild during the six years following 1986, life became worse for millions of us. Economic prosperity came only to allies. So let us stop quibbling about martial law “not being a laughable matter”, or is a danger to democracy. The Philippines have had democracy for the last three decades or so after 1986 and yet many of our countrymen continue to be impoverished, and are willing to brave misery and death in other countries just to earn a living. What we need at this point is a sincere government, one whose leaders are motivated with nothing but a desire to exterminate crime and criminality, corruption in both the private and public sectors, and true economic prosperity that is felt not only by the oligarchs and the powerful, but by all Filipinos. If martial law--or even a revolutionary government---can bring these about, then so be it. -oooKNOWING AND SEEING JESUS IS KNOW-

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showed that the average father spends only 37 seconds each day actually talking and listening to his child. Inside our family, we can live separate lives in our own world. Even though we live together, we don’t really know each other and what each of us is feeling and going through. A teenager’s gravestone read: “Couldn’t you see that I was dying?” Dad and Mom, sometimes we can read the weather signs better than we can read our own kids. Often we don’t know what they’re facing and feeling. We don’t know their fears, hurts, or frustrations. Are we really listening

and understanding each other? Or do we just go through the motions every day, but actually close our ears and hearts to them? Is it because we’re not really interested? Or do we simply not want to know the truth because we’re not sure how to handle it. We don’t want to be confused with the facts! Sometimes we parents choose to put our time and energy into our job and career because it’s easier than really dealing with our kids or our spouse. But the more we escape from each other and our relationship challenges, the more distant and lonely we become. Why not start a new relationship with your mate and children? Today, you can start changing. You can start tearing down the walls between you and your loved

A teenager’s gravestone read: “Couldn’t you see that I was dying?”

ING AND SEEING THE FATHER: John 14 of the Bible features two poignant stories where Jesus stakes a claim that He is the Father. In the first story, He told Thomas that “If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” The second story pertains to Philip, who asked that Jesus should show them the Father. Jesus replied, “Don’t you know me Philip? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father’?” These are not isolated claims. They support Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:18-25, and even John 1:1-14, which all say that God the Father Himself came to earth in human likeness and form, in flesh and blood. The Name of this God is Jesus, as the verses we cited here will show! -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www. facebook.com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook. com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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ones, and start building a new, closer relationship with them. First, we have to let go of old hurts and anger toward each other. We must choose to forgive them and begin again. We also must stop having such unfair, high expectations of our kids, wife or husband, so they feel that we’ll only love them if

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they do what we want. You see, it all begins with starting a new relationship with the One Who gave us each other. In fact, Jesus died just so you and I could be forgiven of all our wrongs and enjoy a daily, personal relationship with Him. So why not ask Jesus to forgive you and take charge of your new life with Him? He’s the One Who can give you His kind of love and power you need every day to start building and enjoying the close, happy family you want. Just Think a Minute.

Daily inspiration

Juvy Sarraga

Pride can seep into a relationship when disagreements occur. The longer you sit and stew over your disagreement, the harder it is to reconcile. Pretty soon, days, weeks, and years pass by and you become accustomed to the way things have become in the relationship. Every passing moment without reconciliation makes it that much harder to turn around and say you are sorry. Don’t let your pride get the better side of you. Make it a practice to hurry and settle your differences quickly. Reflection from Matthew 5:25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.”

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Philippine Army fully supportive of peace talks By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The military has maintained it is supportive of the ongoing peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) despite reports of human rights violations being committed by members of state security forces in communities affected by conflict. Lieutenant General Glo-

rioso Miranda, commanding general of the Phil. Army, said they are supporting the peace talks as they have abided by the unilateral ceasefire. Miranda visited the Phil. Army’s 4th Infantry Division headquarters at Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Barangay Patag to meet with officials and soldiers on Thursday. Amid the accusations, Miranda said government troops will continue to have

their presence felt in the countryside to help the local government and communities in bringing development to far-flung areas. Militant groups have alleged that the military has conducted surveillance in villages in the guise of Community Organizing for Peace and Development (COPD) under the Oplan Bayanihan, and they even alleged that harassments were being perpetrated by government troopers.

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MIRANDA IN ORO. Lt. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda (second from left), command-

ing general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), meets with Major General Benjamin Madrigal Jr., 4th Infantry Division commanding general, at the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division at Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

But Miranda said the presence of the soldiers in rural communities was to help rather than commit human rights violations. In past interviews, 4ID spokesperson Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez said it was not the intention of soldiers under the divisions to violate any laws but to extend assistance to the people in the communities which have been deprived of development due to decades-long conflict. Martinez said the mili-

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tary has the capability to help the communities as they have the equipment and expertise in such concerns as infrastructure and medical needs of the people. Miranda said the army’s presence in rural barangays was also to assist the Phil. National Police in law enforcement. “I think it’s still our job to support the PNP in the pursuit of their mission. Law and order are nonnegotiable. Our communities must not be disturbed

[by criminal activities],” he said in an interview after addressing the troops at 4ID. Miranda has also denied the reported destabilization plot allegedly being hatched by some officers within the armed forces hierarchy. “We are one army, one team. We are solid,” he said, adding that he received a text message that allegedly threatened the integrity of the Army. He said these alleged plots will not prosper as long the Army is united.

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North Cotabato gets P25-m anti-poverty funds from DA-12 Monday, January 2, 2017

COTABATO City–– The Department of Agriculture in Region 12 has special projects for indigents residents that will help them improve lives and have decent sources of income, officials said yesterday.

Engr. Mila Casis, DA regional director for the SOCCSKSARGEN region, on Thursday handed over a check to acting North

Cotabato Governor Shirlyn Macasarte amounting to PHP25 million as initial fund of Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program. SOCCSKSARGEN is composed of the provinces of North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and the cities of Cotabato, Kidapawan, Tacurong, Koronadal and Gen. Santos. North Cotabato has 17 municipalities and one city. The release of SAAD fund for North Cotabato came after Director Casis facilitated the fund transfer

for local governments of Sarangani and Maguindanao last week. SAAD is a strategy of the Department of Agriculture to look at the weaknesses of an area in terms of potentials for food production and livelihood programs. Casis said the program is in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s thrust to increase food production and alleviate poverty. It intends to alleviate poverty through increased food production and productivity in the target areas by providing the appropriate technology, financing,

marketing and other support services in order to make the farmers and fisherfolk productive and profitable. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol has repeatedly reminded local government executives that the DA programs aimed at alleviating poverty must be implemented with full transparency and no delays. Reiterating President Duterte’s policy of no irregularities, Pinol said he expect project implementers to effectively make lives better for farmers to help ensure food sufficiency. (PNA)

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determined campaign versus illegal drugs has resulted in the surrender of more than 900,000 drug addicts and the confiscation of billions of worth of illicit drugs. He said exposing the drug menace has now led the government to look at it not only as national security but also as public health issue that resulted in building of rehabilitation facilities. On the peace process, Abella said the President’s ultimate dream is for all armed conflict to stop and for the Filipino people to live in peace, safety, and security. Meanwhile, at the same press briefing, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo called for an intensified and collective effort to stop the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the country. He noted that the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, could be prevented through collective societal effort, increasing awareness on the disease especially among youth and vulnerable populations, promoting use of condom, establishing test and treat service delivery networks nationwide and ending stigmatization and discrimination in workplaces. He underscored the need to foster collaboration with other government agencies such as the Department of Education, as well as community-based organizations in order to reach the young and impart to them the correct information on HIV and its consequences and how to stop its transmission and spread. Bayugo said the DOH is proposing the distribution of condoms to schools particularly among youth ages 15 to 24 as current statistics showed an increasing number of HIV cases among those ages. Bayugo said they are eyeing to start distribution of condoms next year specifically in regions with the most number of HIV cases such as in National Capital Region, Calabarzon, and Region III. “The DOH would like to say that the promotion of condoms does not encourage risky behaviors, rather it promotes responsibility, respect, and good health habit,” he said. Bayugo likewise gave an update on the government’s “Iwas Paputok” campaign days prior to the country’s celebration of New Year. He said there have been 70 firework-related injuries reported as of this date, which is much lower than the figures last year, and even compared to the last five years average. “We’re praying that we’ll

see less cases and no more deaths, no more injuries, no more amputation, so that everybody will be having a really prosperous and happy New Year,” he said.

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against refusal to ferry passengers by erring taxi drivers. Here in Cagayan de Oro, Guro said numerous complaints, via walk-in or phone calls, have already been received by the LTFRB-10 office on refusal, “contracting” or refusing to reduce the flagged-in rate of P40 by P10. He said complaint desks will be set up in the five different malls in the city to accept complaints from passengers. A fine of P5,000 will be collected from the operators of taxi drivers who snub, “contract” or refuse to reduce the fare by P10, Guro warned. Guro said operators should check on the background of applicant-drivers who might have been rejected already by other taxi operators for committing violations. Aside from taxi, LTFRB-10 is also monitoring jeepneys for violations of passengers’ rights and traffic rules. In particular, Guro said, his office is setting eyes on Bugo drivers, where there are numerous complaints on excessive or loud music, cutting trip and carrying more passengers that the allowable number of passengers their jeepney can accommodate. A fine of P5,000 will also be charged for each violation, Director Guro said. The LTFRB may be reached through its Facebook account LTFRB Citizen Enforcer, @LTFRB on Twitter and through its Viber channel: LTFRB. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency with Gerry Lee Gorit of Mindanao Daily

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Palace welcomes SWS survey showing 95% of Filipinos to welcome 2017 with hope THE Malacanang on Thursday welcomed a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing 95 percent of the Filipinos are entering year 2017 with hope rather than with fear. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said the SWS survey could be indicator that the Filipino people are satisfied with the performance of President Rodrigo Duterte in the first six months of his administration. “I suppose it’s part of the whole package, you know. Based on results, apparently the public is quite satisfied with the performance of the administration,” Duterte said in a Palace press briefing.

The SWS fourth quarter survey conducted from December 3 to 6 found that 95 percent of adult Filipinos has said they are entering 2017 with hope. The number is up from 92 percent last year under the previous administration of former President Benigno Aquino III. Based on face-to-face interviews with about 1,5000 adults, the survey showed that the attitude of hope is widespread in all areas with 97 percent in Luzon, 95 percent in National Capital Region, 95 percent in Mindanao and 92 percent in the Visayas. The same survey also found out

that 50 percent of the respondents were satisfied with the government institutions; 17 percent were dissatisfied and 30 percent undecided on the performance of the Cabinet of President Duterte. “It yielded a good +32 percent net satisfaction score,” Abella said. Last December 24, the SWS also released a survey which showed that 81 percent of the Filipinos have “much trust” in President Duterte. Ten percent are undecided while 9 percent have ‘little trust.’ This gives a net trust rating of +72 or four points below the excellent +76 trust rating. (PNA)

Pag-IBIG Fund P500K winner.

Pag-IBIG Fund northern Mindanao recognizes Lolita O. Albase (2nd from right), who works in the Department of Agriculture Regional Office 10, as the winner of the Pag-IBIG Expanded Raffle Promo P500,000 cash prize drawn on December 21. The promo aims to encourage the Fund members to upgrade their savings for their family’s financial need. Also in the photo are (L-R) Pag-IBIG vice President Victoria dela Pena, Deputy CEO Ophelia L. dela Cerna and Area Head Ferdinand F. Saniel. (RTP/PIA10)

circulating. Most of the NDS that are still circulating have low denominations. Since the start of the year, the old banknote series were no longer accepted for daily transactions. By April 1, 2017, NDS notes are demonetized or will no longer have value, in from page A1 which only the NGC notes “So this extra three will remain as legal tender months basically is an op- in the country. (PNA) portunity, the last opportunity, to exchange those new design currencies for TARPS-STICKERS-NEWS new generation currencies,” Espenilla said. “We take this opportunity to remind our authorized banks to fulfill the responsibility and accept those New Design Series currencies,” he added. He said authorized agent banks should accept exchange of old banknotes to new banknotes even if the person transacting is not a depositor. Meanwhile, BSP Managing Director for Regional Monetary Affairs Sub-Sector Iluminada Sicat said 2.4 percent or some P23.3 billion of the original value of the old banknotes are still in circulation. In terms of volume, 8.9 percent of the total volume released or some 295.7 million of NDS notes are

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Yamaha Marks One Millionth Unit Milestone

amaha Motor Philippines Inc. ushered in the holiday season by celebrating a milestone that marks the countless gifts it has given to the Filipino Community. On the 1st of December, the company produced its 1 millionth unit which was a Yamaha Mio i 125 in its head office factory facility. The company began its journey in the Philippines on October 2007 and opened their first Yamaha 3s Shop on May 2008. On March 30, 2009

marked the grand opening of its Factory in the country that has served hundreds of thousands of riders since its inception. Through the years Yamaha has provided excellent service with the foundation of creating an exceptional experience through igniting the passion for riding. The road to one million products was built from dedication to the Filipino Community. By marking this event it was themed as an all Filipino Celebration with guests arriving in

their Modern Filipiniana. The invited guests were the company’s dealers, business partners, and media affiliates. During the program Yamaha’s own executives assembled the 1 millionth unit themselves by putting together every essential piece that results into a vessel of passion. YMPH President Mr. Toru Osugi and the Executive Officer of the 1st Business Unit, Motorcycle Business Operations for Yamaha Motor Company, Japan – Mr. Yoshihiro Hidaka addressed the

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audience as they conveyed their gratitude for their contributions to the company to reach this feat. After the pleasantries everyone when outside to assemble a gigantic human logo of Yamaha on the open field. The launch of the 1 millionth unit isn’t just a presentation of the company’s longevity in the country and what it has offered in the Philippines but the future that is on the horizon which will deliver millions more to every individual.

Honda Flagship Shop Launched in Cebu

Caltex Opens New Service Stations in Davao Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, recently opened a new Caltex service station along McArthur Highway, Dumoy, Toril, Davao City. Situated near commercial, residential, financial and agro-industrial hubs, the new Caltex service station makes clean, high-quality fuels accessible to motorists at a time of the city’s unprecedented economic boom. Davao City is the Philippines’ third most populous metropolitan and the largest economy outside Metro Manila, with investments totaling Php6.35 billion this year. According to Business Bureau, Davao City’s total number of registered businesses in 2013 stood at 35,788— and this number only continues to grow with

as part of its vision in building a sustainable, eco-friendly Philippines,” said Peter Morris, Country Chairman, CPI. Tagum Caltex service station is located near Tagum Grand Terminal, Central Public Market, the upcoming City Mall, and Robinsons Tagum, while the new Caltex service station in Davao City is near Gaisano Mall of Davao and Felcris Supermarket. Both Caltex service stations offer Caltex fuels, including Caltex Silver with Techron, Caltex Platinum with Techron, and Caltex Diesel with Techron, and provide motorists convenient access to clean, quality and Euro 4 compliant fuels which all deliver lower emissions, higher performance, and cleaner Caltex Continues Expansion with More Service Stations in Davao engines. each passing year. Davao City’s robust economic growth has likewise created an urban sprawl, resulting to “spillover” growth in nearby cities, and the need to open another Caltex service station in Bgy Apokon, Tagum City will address the motorists’ growing needs in the region. “Davao City’s contin-

uous economic growth for the past eight years has widened opportunities for tourism, investment, and agriculture across the region. The newly-opened Davao Caltex service station serves as another milestone in Chevron’s roadmap towards strengthening its foothold across key growth areas in the country,

Honda Philippines Inc., in partnership with Du Ek Sam Inc. one of the country’s top motorcycle dealers, unveils the newest and largest retail concept in the country with the opening of the first ever Honda Flagship Shop. Nestled at the heart of Cebu City, the 325 square-meter facility will not only serve as an outlet store but will also feature a test course where in customers can

test motorcycles in the product line-up before making a purchase. A huge indoor multipurpose function area will also be available to loyal patrons to be used as a venue for motorcycle club events and gatherings. New branches of Honda Flagship Shop will be opened in Davao and Manila within the 1st quarter and 2nd quarter of 2017 respectively.