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Camiguin starts charter anniversary celebration By Jorie C. Valcorza
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – Camiguin kicked-off its foundation anniversary with week-long festivities to drum up the celebration, which is observed every 7th day of January. Mural painting, arc and landmark design contests, distribution of slippers and other social services package highlight the first two days of the “Araw ng Camiguin”
celebration. Converting trash to treasure or “Trashure” is among the activities lined up for high school students. They will be visiting island’s sanitary landfill and discover innovative ways to help recycle trashes. Other inter-school activities along with various inter-offices and barangay contests like landscaping, flower arrangement,
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Empowering women in Hedcor’s hydro construction project
AS THE clock keeps ticking, women continue to empower themselves to be strong and capable of being at par with men. This statement best describes the story of the only two roses among the foliage – Girly Silma, 24 and Lizel Cabalida, 33 -- who are now working as welders under J.V. Angeles Construction Corp. GIRL POWER. One of the two only women welders show off her unique skills in welding, proving that women can also do what many think only (JVACC) in Hedcor’s on-going
men can do. The lady-wielders said that welding is a challenging job that is why they love doing it.
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‘Ukay-ukay’, ‘chop-chop’ replacement parts, regulated items top 2016 seizures, forfeitures By CHENG ORDOÑEZ Associate Editor
Cebu Pacific to hold cabin crew grand recruitment Around 300 cabin crew positions available THE Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) spreads its wings farther as it calls for aspiring cabin crew to join its recruitment fairs in Manila, Dumaguete and Tagbilaran this January 2017. CEB is set to recruit as many as 300 cabin crew to add to CEB’s growing family of nearly 4,000. The recruitment fairs will be held in the following cities: Manila (Cebu Pacific Building, Pasay City) on January 14; Dumaguete City (La Residencia Almar Hotel, Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental) on January 28; and Tagbilaran City (MetroCentre See hold, page B3
TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental -- The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service under the Intelligence Group (CIIS-IG) has successfully curtailed smuggling in the ports of Cagayan de Oro and the sub-ports under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs in Region 10 (BOC10) by as much as 91.5 percent in 2016 in terms of seizures and forfeitures, as compared to 2015. Based on the year-end report of the CIIS-IG 10, Alvin Enciso, acting chief of CIIS-10, said from an estimated total value of P228,520,000 in 2015, seizures and forfeitures in 2016 only amounted to P19,500,000. “We have been stringent in all examinations for importations, and the higher ups in Manila, including CIIS-CDO, have been Stringent intelligence and monitoring by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service of the IntelGroup of the Bureau of Customs successfully placed down by 8.5 percent the total seizures and positive and upbeat for 2016, ligence confiscations in 2016 of smuggled items in the ports under the jurisdiction of the BOC-10, including the
Xavier Ateneo among top universities for campus sustainability
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Mindanao Container Terminal in this sub-port in Tagoloan.
THE Universitas Indonesia’s (UI) Green Metric Sustainability Ranking ranked Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan among top universities for campus sustainability. Xavier Ateneo placed 334th of the 516 universities around the world that were evaluated in 2016. UI’s Green Metric University Sustainability Ranking is a world university ranking for universities to assess and compare campus sustainability efforts. It aims to contribute to the academic discourse on sustainability in education and the greening of campuses, and to encourage university-led
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Every pain purifies The Gospel of Jesus Christ (January6, 2016-Friday) Luke 17:1119And as they were going, they were cleansed. Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine-where are they? “Was no
one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has made you well: Ecclesiastes 3:1”There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. Sometimes God delayed your rescue for a reason because he wants to develop your attitudes and characters in life. He wants to make
Teachers As Leaders By Julleflor C. Sales
Teacher leaders assume a wide range of roles to support school and student success. Whether these roles are assigned formally or shared informally, they build the entire school’s capacity to improve. Because teachers can lead in a variety of ways, many teachers can serve as leaders among their peers. In every good school, there are teachers whose vision extend beyond their own classrooms—even beyond their own teams or departments. Such teachers recognize that students’
school experiences depend not only on interaction with individual teachers, but also on the complex systems in place throughout the school and district. This awareness prompts these teachers to want to influence change. They experience professional restlessness—what some have called the “leadership itch.” Sometimes on their own initiative and sometimes within a more formal structure, these professionals find a variety of ways to exercise teacher leadership. What Do Teacher Lead-
It started with the Basics By Mitchel O. Deramas
Shaping the brighter future is a long process which requires a holistic intervention. However, it should emanate with a strong foundation of knowledge and proper nurturing. These challenges often address within and beyond the dynamic walls of learning facilities, combined with highly cognitive and dedicated teachers that advocate quality education
to produce quality students. One big factor to consider, in the learning hierarchy, is the integration of the students’ learning capacity with the basic foundations of education. From the thorough understanding of its native language, from the lessons about simple gestures of proper manners and respect, from the simple mathematical arithmetic, and from short yet
you mature in dealing yourself. The manifestation that you grow in your attitudes and characters is your positive thinking. Your being persevering in all challenges in your life signifies your spiritual maturity in life. Do not lose hope and do not be negative because it will bring you to the appreciation of God. Moses came from the river to the palace. Joseph the dreamer came from the pit to the
ers Do? Three main areas of school life benefit from the involvement of teacher leaders. In each area, this involvement may take place within the teacher leader’s own department or team, across the school, or beyond the school. No setting is more “advanced” than another; each has its own requirements and calls on its own particular skills and inclinations. The Need for Teacher Leadership Teacher leadership is an idea whose time has come. The unprecedented demands being placed on schools today require lead-
ership at every level. Yet many schools are still organized as though all the important decisions are made by administrators and carried out by teachers.In the most successful schools, teachers supported by administrators take initiative to improve school wide policies and programs, teaching and learning, an d c om mu n i c at i on . By understanding the phenomenon of teacher leadership and helping teachers develop the skills required to act as leaders, we will improve schools and help teachers realize their full potential.
distinguished poems, these things we learned from the basic education before we encounter the complexities of arts and science. It is in this stage that the potential of any talent or skill of a child is gleaned. It is worthy of notice that those who succeed in the pursuit for higher education, the foundation they acquired in the basic education greatly influenced them in choosing their field of endeavor. Though the skills in delivering the knowledge
varies according to teaching models in order to adhere with the global trends, nonetheless, the intention of our teachers is to make learning a happy habit which invites right attitude, a motivation to excel and an inspiration to lead. So while curriculum experts are busy in crafting the best design that covers all standards, in the end, a student that continuously develop is the best outcome in providing quality education.
Powerpoint for teacher empowerment By DARLENIE G. TULANG Reading Teaching WEST CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL
Teaching using simple ICT application and tools such as Microsoft powerpoint has become a basic teaching tool for teachers who aspire to give an effective and attractive teaching experience for learners, particularly pupils now belonging to this generation of i-phones, multimedia and social media. The days of cartolina and manila paper have since been considered over if
not for some teachers who remain loyal to the traditional and trusted tools of the trade. These teachers consider themselves wellversed in social media but are hard-pressed to embrace use of computer gadgets in teaching their lessons for reasons of convenience and availability of time and materials. Teachers feel that preparing for pictures, videoclips, and lesson descriptions con-
sume much of their time that they would rather spend it on other things especially that of making reports, lesson plans, checking pupils work and doing intervention. On the hand, other teachers have already found ease and convenience in using powerpoint in many of their daily lesson presentations – claiming that this very basic and easy tool has been a valuable asset in providing effective lesson delivery to learners who, in this day and age, expect the latest of teaching strategies
Making teaching science beautiful By CARMEN S. MADRIO Teacher 3 Tudela National Comprehensive High School
SCIENCE is beautiful. That’s why I love teaching Science to my kids in school because each year presents itself with a wide array of discoveries in general Science. Science is what makes our life go round whether you agree or not. In accounting, you use sci-
ence. In processing food, you use science. In unmasking a criminal, you use science. That’s why it is imperative for elementary students as young as eight to be fascinated with Science all throughout his Basic Education in life. Science will make him/her graduate
throne of Egypt. If you are discouraged at this very moment because of your unpleasant situations that drag you down, do not worry because if you are just positive, palace is waiting for your arrival. Take note: every pain purifies the stains of your soul. Every disaster is a promotion to another level of your destination. Every problem is a baptism of fire if what kind of person you are. Your real you; is
as an upright person ready to take on a vocational job. Science will allow him/her to explore the wonderful world of chemistry or engineering or astronomy and contribute to our day-to-day lives on this planet. In fact, a lot of discoveries has been presented by scientists the past year. Consider the following – the detection of gravitational waves, the
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Elementary education subjects By IVY GRACE S. HOMERES Teacher I Macabalan Elementary School
SO what subjects are being taught from Grades 1 to 6? This is what comprises elementary education. First on the table is the Mother Tongue. The learner must demonstrate skills in talking about familiar topics using simple words and both verbal and non-verbal cues to understand spoken language, in this case Filipino. First through sixth graders must show understanding of basic vocabulary and language structures, reading process , writing system and appreciates aspects of one’s culture. DepEd does not specify but encourages integration of family values in teaching Mother Tongue. So lessons such as My Family and I, Helping My Community and Good Citizenship are
included here. English is of course the universal language and teaching English to first through sixth graders is also important. There will be discussions on oral language, phonological awareness, book and print knowledge, alphabet knowledge, phonics and word recognition, fluency, spelling, writing and composition, grammar awareness & structure, vocabulary development, reading comprehension (schema, narrative text, informational text, etc.) and listening comprehension. By sixth grade, students should be able to construct meanings and communicate them using creative, appropriate and grammatically correct oral and written language.
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that our educational system can offer. Moreover, they claim to feel empowered by this tool simply because it is accessible and readily available in the Microsoft Office applications and only those who are either unimaginative, unmotivated, or simply lazy who will be unable to use this too. But given all the benefits of this simple tool, the power of powerpoint remains untapped despite all other more sophisticated tool. Simply put, powerpoint means teacher empowerment. birth of a three-parent human, writing a synthetic human genome, approval of the gene-altering technique CRISPR on humans, using genes to fight malaria and Zika, discovery of meteorites older than anything else on Earth, discovery of a new species of dolphin in of all places, the museum, etc. Science is indeed mind-boggling and fascinating at the same time.
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because smuggling is being curtailed,” Enciso said. “Nakita na siguro ng mga smugglers kung gaano kahigpit ang port of CDO and sub-port of Tagoloan, at na i-intercept sila lalo sa containerized smuggling na tinatawag din (smugglers could have seen how strict the port of CDO and the sub-port in Tagoloan, and we managed to intercept them, especially the containerized smuggling also know as) “technical smuggling,” Enciso said. Enciso said out of the almost P20 million seizures, the amount of P4,517,595 were converted into additional duties and taxes for the year 2016. Former BOC-10 Collector Ruby Alameda considered the seizures and forfeitures in 2016 as “unprecedented” during her term at the BOC-10 with redits to the partnerships among BOC and CIIS-IG and the Customs police. n just two years, more than P1 billion have been generated. Enciso explained the priority mandate of the BOC is on revenue generation and trade facilitation, as well as, anti-smuggling. “When smuggling is down, revenue collection is up. That’s how it is,” Enciso said. For the last three to four months of 2016, BOC-10 was meeting its target, even as auction of seized items also helped in meeting last year’s target. “Maganda rin ang naidagdag mula sa CIIS-IG and Customs police, courtesy of the teamwork of the entire bureau and the ports under BOC-10,” said Enciso. Appraisal by the Assessment Division headed by Nash Guro, indicated a total of P10 million revenue, combined with seizures, forfeitures, customs duties and taxes. Enciso said those being assessed are not just misdeclaration of items, but undervalued, as well. Topping 2016 seizures and forfeitures are used clothing, locally known as “ukay-ukay” followed by truck replacement parts also known as “chop chop” and regulated items such as rice, sugar, mosquito coils and used television sets, among others. “The sad part is “ukayukay” cannot be auctioned and not all “chop-chop”
can be auctioned, as well. Like the right-hand drive vehicles. Only rebuilders accredited by the Department of Trade and Industry can acquire them,” Enciso explained. Enciso considered addressing the evolution of smuggling modus operandi of smugglers as the greatest challenge the CIIS-IG encountered in his stint as CIIS chief from 2014 to 2016. Enciso said while they have huge seizures, smuggling has also been evolving by way of strategy -- becoming innovative in shipment process and are becoming highly technical, like shipping their goods through other countries. Hence, BOC continues to upgrade its personnel by way of training and equipment. Early this year, CIIS-IG will be releasing new Glock pistols to its personnel. As regard, training, Enciso was among those sent to train abroad, where many intelligence organizations and groups are sharing smuggling modus operandi to their counterparts, among them the Interpol, the Association of South East Asian Nations and others best practices in anti-smuggling and in addressing illegal drugs’ entry both in international seaports and airports. For 2017, Enciso said, CIIS will continue to be strict, even as he anticipated more slowing down of smuggling operations, following seizures and confiscations in Davao, Cebu, Luzon and Mindanao ports. The CIIS is seeking support to the people in the frontlines and for he welfare of the frontliners. The CIIS has no mother unit, and, therefore, does not have basic quarters for its personnel. “We have submitted a CAGAYANin DE ORO MAIN proposal 2016 toBRANCH provide P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., personquarters for all CIIS Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 nel with a funding of P1 CAMIGUIN BRANCH million million B. Aranasto St.,P1.5 Poblacion, Mambajao,for Tel. # (088) 387-0491 basicCamiguin personnel’s quarters. CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Cagayan de Oro City It can beAve., near the District DIVISORIA BRANCH or the office in Macabalan Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. St., Cagayan de Oro City MCTVelez inTel.Tagoloan,” # (088) 857-3631he said. “From double to triple, LAPASAN BRANCH Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City we Lapasan willTel. go# (088) up231-6739 to 10 times BRANCH stricter inCARMEN intelligence moniVamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011 toring. The directive of President Rodrigo Duterte is very clear - no to corruption, no to (illegal) drugs, no to smuggling. This is the reason why we are coordinating with the Philippine Drug
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marching band competition, and cooking contest among others fill up the week’s activities. Local Triathlon and Fun Run are likewise organized for sports enthusiasts, while on the charter day, it will be highlighted with the Governor’s State of the Province Address (SOPA) followed by “Pista sa Nayon” (village fiesta) themed lunch to celebrate the day as one community, one family. The event will be capped with the search for Mr. & Ms. Teen Camiguin and a rave-foam party for everybody’s take. (JCV/PIA-10)
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68.8-MW Manolo Fortich Hydropower Project in Bukidnon. An unusual occupation for women, but the two went for it out of interest and passion. “We really wanted this job, and even from the beginning, we always believe that we could so we did,” said Silma. Silma and Cabalida shared that they became more empowered after how many months of working on this project because of the trust earned. “We are happy to be given an opportunity to experience this kind of work. We are aware that construction companies do not easily
hire women, but we are thankful that JVACC and Hedcor gave their trust to us,” expressed Cabalida. “I have bigger plans for the future and working on this project has given me the confidence that I can achieve those because of the quality of the learning I have acquired. I enhanced my skills and learned new things here,” added Silma. They will be the two of the hundreds of people behind Hedcor’s largest run-of-river hydropower plant project in Mindanao. In addition, Manolo Fortich Hydropower Projects are now over 70% complete and expected to start generating clean and renewable energy by the 3rd quarter of this year.
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Hotel and Convention Center, C.P. Garcia Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol) on January 29. More opportunities for interested applicants will be made available all throughout 2017, as CEB will be conducting more recruitment fairs on later dates at chosen areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. “Last year’s recruitment fair in Manila alone was visited by about 1000 aspiring Juans. This year, we aim to make the fair even bigger by reaching out to more areas in the Philippines. We encourage everyone to take on the challenge to be part of the Philippines’ leading airline and contribute to bringing people together through safe, affordable, reliable and fun-filled air travel,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs. CEB will process the
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CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491
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applications on the same day, between 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Acceptance of updated curriculum vitae (CV) with 2x2 photo will be until 1:00 P.M. only. Applicants must possess a dynamic personality, height of at least 5’3” for female, and 5’7” for male, weight that is proportional to height, clear complexion, good eyesight and a catchy smile, among others. Responsibilities include guaranteeing the safety of guests on board the aircraft, and ensuring that guests have a fun and pleasant flying experience. The detailed job descriptions and qualifications can also be found on www. cebupacificair.com or CEB’s page on jobstreet.com.ph. CEB currently offers flights to a total of 38 domestic and 30 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 57-strong fleet is comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, 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 72-600 aircraft.
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change with regards to sustainability goals. Green Metric was launched by Universitas Indonesia in 2010. Participating universities were evaluated based on the size of the university and its zoning profile (urban, suburban or rural), the degree of green space, electricity consumption, transportation, water usage and waste management. It also looked into the university’s policies, actions, and communication on sustainability, including sustainability courses and researches, among others. XU’s participation in the survey was initiated by the Green Campus Agenda under the Office of the Vice President for Administration. In 2015, XU ranked 280th out of the 407 participating universities worldwide and 188th among 301 academic institutions in 2014.
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