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Iligan City mentor hailed as most outstanding teacher By Irene Joy B. Dayo, Staffmember
Iligan City teacher, Enerio E. Ebisa, is this year’s Most Outstanding Public School Teacher, awarded by Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro. See mentor, page 11
MisOr CareS gives ‘zero billing’ to patients By Irene Joy B. Dayo, Staffmember
Patients could now leave the hospital without worrying about their hospital bills. This is through MisOr Care System (MisOrCareS) introduced by Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental under leadership of Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” B. Emano. MisOrCares is the newest, innovative health care
and social services offered by provincial government in order to provide all Misamis Oriental residents proper comprehensive services. According to Emano, the program is created to continue his previous Taratula Youth in Control program, focusing on health care, during his time as a mayor See billing, page 11
In the photo, Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano hands the MisOr care card to a Manticao resident during a MisOrCareS launching held in the place, July 7, 2014. Beside him in the right is Provincial Health Officer Patricia Lim. In governor’s left are Initao Mayor Enerito Acain, Gitagum Vice Mayor Nenette Taroy, Board Member Mercy Grace Acain and Initao Vice Mayor Corazon Zayre. photo by irene dayo
Attend our Immigration Seminar to CANADA, UK, USA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and SCHENGEN Territories. On July 10, 2014, 2 pm at INS 2nd Floor Ab. Santiago Bldg. Gaerlan Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City.
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Mr. Enerio E. Ebisa, a Master Teacher in Iligan City, is hailed as 2014 Most Outstanding Public School Teacher. It is an award given by Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro held July 9 at The VIP Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. In the photo, at Ebisa’s left is MOPSTA chairman Almarco C. Brito. In his right are Gigi Borja Endowment Fund Chairman/ Justice Romulo V. Borja and wife Geraldine Roxas-Borja. photo by daisybev usaraga
Rep. Uy leads time-capsule laying of infra project in Misor SECOND district Rep. Juliette T. Uy (second from left) of Misamis Oriental spearheads time-capsule laying ceremony of the 2.296 kilometers road re-blocking project worth P48,667,487.76 held in Barangay Poblacion in Libertad town on July 10, 2014. Joining Rep. Uy is Mayor Leonardo L. Uy Jr. (third from left), Vice Mayor Miguel S. Juario, and ABC President Robert S. Namocot. Aside from representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which will implement the project, the activity was witnessed by the 10 barangay chairmen from Libertad town. Photo courtesy of Dodo Canoy
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MISAMIS Oriental––Newbie in local politics and local legislation, Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez attended the 4th National Assemby of the Local Legislators League on Population, Health, Environment and Development, Inc. (3LPHED) in order to learn strategies and ideas for effective and relevant legislative measures for the
benefit of the province. 3LPHED 4th National Assembly was held last 25-27 June 2014 at Paradise Island Hotel and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Aklan. 3LPHED is an issuebased and people-centered organization of local legislators that seeks to raise population, health, environment,
MISAMIS ORIENTAL -Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano on Wednesday has started to turn over the second fleet of 30 emergency response vehicles (ERVs)to various villages in the province’s first district. He said that the fleet of 30 ERVs would be distributed in the hinterland villages in the coastal towns of Balingasag, Lagonglong, Salay, Binuangan, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan, Balingoan, Talisayan, Medina, Magsaysay and the component city of Gingoog. Emano said that the farthest villages would be given
priority because the people living in these areas have no means of transportation in times of emergencies. Emano has started the distribution of ERVs as the provincial capitol launches the Misamis Oriental Care System (MisOr CareS), a derivative of the national MisOr Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez (extreme right), with fellow officers, was elected as the Vice President for Mindanao of the Local Leggovernment’s PhilHealth islators League on Population, Health, Environment and Development, Inc. or 3LPHED. program, this week in the clustered towns of the province first and second district here. He said that the MisOr CareS is an innovative health program of Misamis OrienBy CHENG ORDONEZ and Militia ng Bayan under plicable and already irrelevant tal that provides “absolutely Associate Editor Emboy Casal Gayaw A.K.A since the convergence of all With the support of the free” medical and health stakeholders launching of Commission on Human Rexan. See vehicles, page 11 CAGAYAN de Oro City––At “All of them are Indig- various programs that cater Rights (CHR) regional ofleast, 54 former members of enous People of the Umay- to the immediate needs of the fice 10, the National HuNew People’s Army coming amnon Tribe, including two people in the communities. man Rights Victims’ Claims from Guerilla Front 34 and women. They received a total “May these (government) Board will be processing Guerilla Front-4B formally of P315,800 from the ‘Guns supports help you as you the application for the recsurrendered to 4th Infantry for peace’ program of the AFP go back with your family ognition and reparations Division, Philippine Army, as remuneration for the 54 in your community. And for Claims of Victims of through the “Pagbabalik Loob assorted firearms they have also, tell other NPAs who Human Rights Violations IV” at the Kaamulan Theater, surrendered to the military.” are still living in the idea of (HRV) during the Matial Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Maj.Uy said. armed struggle about the Law period form SeptemWednesday afternoon. MGen Ricardo R Visaya, support you received in the ber 21, 1972 to February Major Christian Uy, 4th commander of 4th Infan- government. Let us work 25, 1986. Infantry Division spokes- try Division, said the sur- hand-in-hand together with The application for man, said among the group renderees finally realized all the people in Bukidnon claims started last May 12, are 10 regular members of the futility of their armed in solving the insurgency 2014 and ends November the New People’s Army and struggle, because the issues situation through peace- 10, 2014. Failure of victims 43 coming from the Barrio being exploited against the ful resolutions of conflicts,” to file claims during Revolutionary Committees government are no longer ap- MGen Visaya said. See claims, page 11
See pelaez, page 11
MisOr provincial govt turns over 30 emergency vehicles
Another group of NPA rebs HR violations rejoins mainstream society victims can now apply for claims
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DOLE underscores growth in livelihood assistance By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat of Philippine Information Agency 10
AGAYAN de Oro City The Department of Labor C and Employment (DOLE)
during the turnover of livelihood checks of approved Grassroots Participatory Budgeting Process (GPBP) projects in northern Mindanao, emphasized the need to make sure these funds are put to good use and progress seen in the community. Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said that the livelihood support fund should be translated in terms of proper operation of businesses. This additional fund is a huge help as capital and will help augment jobs in the communities and barangays these businesses are located. There are 41 approved GPBP for the 2nd quarter of 2014 turned over to its Accredited Co-Partners, civic organizations, beneficiaries and proponents engaging 5,565 identified beneficiaries in six provinces of northern Mindanao which amounts to
P17,661,448. Projects include Muscovado production, Organic Turkey production, Homecare products, Squash production, Rice and Corn trading and T-shirt making and printing in Bukidnon. While in Camiguin, Mini Grocery and Rice Retailing, and in Lanao del Norte, community store, peanut planting production, ginger planting, consumer store, habal-habal services, corn milling and trading, meat butchering, buko pie production and corn planting. In Misamis Occidental are bottled Bangus enhancement, Shell Craft Enhancement, Canning of Marine Products, Dagatnon MPC Supermart, Rice and Corn Trading, Cow Dispersal/ Cattle Raising, Rice Trading, Pillow Case, Curtain and RTWS Making and CocoCoir Based Furniture Making. And in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental are additional capital for Copra Marketing and Consumer Store, Cow Dispersal/Cattle Raising and Rice Trading. During the event, the tripartite council of the hotel and restaurant including
the Department of Tourism region 10, Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) here signed Voluntary Code of Practices. According to Baldoz, this convergence program aims to improve tourism in the country. She said that in region 10 there is already zero error in terms of the service from the workers of the hotel and industry particularly child labor free establishments and setting up of labor and management committees. The Secretary also handed over certificates of compliance to five companies who complied with the Joint Assessment conducted particularly Belimar Engineering Services, Mindanao Trucking Corp., Southern Phil. Trucking Corp., Bagong Buhay Arrastre Service, Inc., Onestop Logistics Solutions, Inc., and Petron Corporation. The Labor Law Compliance System (LLCS) is the integrated framework for voluntary compliance and enforcement of labor laws and social legislations
issued pursuant to the rulemaking and visitorial and enforcement power of the Secretary of Labor and Employment. Further, there are five companies qualified for the categories under the labor standards for the Secretary’s Award namely Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Nestle Philippines, Elim Agricultural, Dole South Skyland and Pilipinas Kao, Inc. Finally, the Secretary encouraged Public Employment Service Offices (PESO) to accept students who wish to work in their office and make sure these students are given work. She said that new graduates have a hard time finding job because of lack of experience, however, through the Special Program for the Employment of Students, they are now credited to have work experience. She said that this money is the money of the people, from the taxes. “Wag po natin baliwalain at gamitin po natin ng tama at maayos,” (Let us not forsake and let us use it right and properly) she said. (JMOR/PIA10)
Police offer reward money for capture of Okinlay killers By Cheng Ordonez
CAGAYAN de Oro City - The Philippine National Police (PNP) vows to relentlessly pursue until justice will be served for the death of Impasug-ong mayor Mario Okinay, according to Police Chief Superintendent Isagani F. Genabe Jr, regional director, PRO-10. Genabe said the amount of P50,000 will be rewarded for any information gathering leading to the arrest of the suspects. The police urge to pass on any information leading to the arrest of the suspects via text or call to the following numbers: PSSupt Pedro A Austria (RTG), 09175282458; PSSupt Glen dela Torre (SITGOkinlay, 09065078466; PInsp Joan T Galvez (PIO-Bukidnon PPO), 0906938893; and PSupt Michael M Pareja (PIO PRO-10), 09494822264. The Special Investigation Task Group-Okinlay (SITGOkinlay) is continuously conducting further investigation to identify other culprits in the incident. This, while a manhunt operation is still being conducted by government troops against the suspects while the intelligence community is doing intelligence build-up. A case of murder was already filed against brothers Joven and Efren Yanggo and Ryan Daluniay before the Provincial Prosecutors Office in Malaybalay City, the PRO-10 said.
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True leader of misleader?
CAGAYAN de Oro City–– It’s still two years till the next election but the political season is already heating up. It is brought on by no other than the compleat post-Martial Law politico, the trapo par excellence of Makati, Vice President Jejomar Binay. After founding a dynasty to rule that city for longer than anyone cares, Jojobama—as ex-senator Rene Sagisag likes to call him—has his heart on the top leadership of our land. And he makes no bones about his Napoleonic ambition. In fact, he’s declaring it emphatically by forming a new party to serve as his election vehicle. He figures that the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)—which he heads along with Juan Ponce Enrile and Joseph Estrada—isn’t good enough for him. Creating a new party means that his previous affiliations were simply a matter of convenience, to be discarded when no longer useful. After all this is the age of disposables whether of products, principles, parties, or programs. And anyway UNA didn’t seem to mean much to the triumvirate, just an expression of an obsession to be number one (UNA!) in every way that feeds their vanity and ambition. It’s still unclear though if these birds of the same feather will fly together, since Enrile is now a jailbird and Jinggoy—who had expected to be running mate—is likewise a jailbird for plunder. ***** Jojobama is the quintessential opportunist. During
Worm’s Eyeview Manny Valdehuesa Martial Law he associated himself with the civil rights cause, tagging along with street parliamentarians on occasion, and latched on to Cory and the yellow forces like amor seco. It paid off handsomely. It got him appointed lord of Makati and never blinked for a moment lest control should slip through his fingers. Meanwhile he’s having a free ride with PNoy and the Liberals, hanging on to a cabinet position while taking potshots at the administration. It looks like he’s out to get the most of the free ride to the last mile at the expense of the Liberals and Mar Roxas, its putative standard bearer and therefore his election opponent. But delicadeza is not on the dictionary of trapos, so expect Jojobama to hang on to the last minute! Meanwhile let’s see how he goes about forming a new party. Will it be a genuine party, with real members, with a defined platform and a real program of government? Or is it just going to be the typical trapo game plan: create a new party, fill it with kindred politicos and supporters, include crony capitalists with pockets bulging with campaign funds, and buy the elections! Then with the presidency in hand, control the economy, apportion the
spoils of victory, and live happily ever after! ***** Cunning and a master of illusion, Jojobama is very good at making the public believe he’s genuine, making voters think he’s a caring and generous leader, passionate about civil rights, fair-play, and honesty. In fact, go to Makati and discover how he’s really a (mis) leader! True leaders don’t monopolize power, turning politics into a family enterprise, alternating leadership between him, his wife, and his children, then using the community’s wealth to buy the support and loyalty of the rabble who know no better. That’s greed, not leadership. True leaders encourage and train others to become leaders, not just family members, providing opportunities for the talented and the promising to prosper and rise. True leaders provide for transition and a smooth takeover by a new generation after their term. They do not keep others from becoming leaders, nor abuse power by monopolizing it, or establish a dynasty to keep the power secure as an heirloom to be passed on to other members of the family. True leaders are statesmen, visionary, inspiring, empowering. Those who
merely pretend to be these are not leaders but misleaders! ***** Misleaders manipulate the community, control its politics, and exploit its economy. They coddle capitalists and chambers of commerce and turn them into cheering squads, influence peddlers, spectators, or beggars of political favors. Although their constituents (voters) are the primary stakeholders of government, misleaders dominate them, mute their voices, and hold them at bay, powerless. Misleaders call the people “Boss” but treat them like cattle, milking cows. They are vain, selfish, and greedy without limits. Well-meaning citizens who dare to challenge misleaders may not match their iron determination and deadly intent—as was the case in the Ampatuan massacre. But they should take heart and be resolute, not be easily intimidated, and be mindful that they are sovereign citizens with a righteous cause. History has shown that no power except the Almighty’s is more compelling than an assertive brand of citizen sovereignty. (MindaViews) ••• Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretarygeneral, Southeast Asian Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Government’s Peace Panel, and PPI-UNICEF awardee for outstanding columnist. valdehuesa@gmail.com
Daily Inspiration God Is Perfect God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. (NLT) -Psalm 18:30 God doesn’t require us to be perfect. We often get caught up running around working to be a complete example of God’s perfection. Actually, not being perfect is better. In our lack of perfection, we depend exclusively on God’s grace to get by. Imperfection reveals our need for Him in our lives. If you are walking through today feeling like you just aren’t able to do anything right, it’s okay. He will cover us with His love and grace.
Juvy Sarraga
Before this day ends, I thank you Lord for today!
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GAMA FOODS CORPORATION Enterprise Bank, Inc (formerly known as the New Rural Bank of Lianga) was founded on May 10, 1976 in Lianga, Surigao Del Sur by Mr. Ignacito U. Alvizo and other local investors as a community based Rural Bank. It has fifteen branches in several parts of Caraga Region, Davao Provinces, Misamis Oriental and Cebu Provinces. In 1997, EBI was accredited by the People’s Credit and Finance Corp. (PCFC) as one of its program partners in Mindanao. EBI then launched its microfinance program “Kalisud Mo, Tabangan Ko” or KMTK, a credit program which adopts the basic Grameen Bank model of solidarity lending. KMTK became the flagship loan product of EBI and was instrumental in improving the bank’s financial performance.
Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental (CBMO) The bank has been a hall of famer of Pitak Awards of Land Bank of the Philippines as most outstanding cooperative bank and is acknowledged by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The CBMO specializes on micro-financing loans as it offers affordable technical and financial services to microentrepreneurs to help them expand their business and increase their income. Unlike other cooperative wherein you invest your savings before you can loan depending on the amount saved, CBMO, allows borrowers to lend money without any collateral as long as the borrower is in good standing with no record from other lenders and also has a small-scale business.
COOP – LIFE MUTUAL BENEFITS SERVICES (CLIMBS) CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative based in Cagayan de Oro City, is a composite insurance cooperative owned by more than 2,000 cooperative primaries and federations all over the country. As an insurance provider for cooperatives and its members, we provide a number of services which include Life Insurance, Property Insurance & Health Care products. The ultimate goal of CLIMBS is to advocate a well integrated financial system where Cooperative Insurance, Cooperative Banks and Cooperative Primaries and Federations will be united and make the cooperative serve its members to its potential and be an active participant in nation building.
Greenville Agro Corporation is a manufacturer and exporter of the “Organic Certified” Desiccated Coconut, Banana Chips, Virgin Coconut Oil, Coconut Fiber, Coconut Peat, Coconut Chips, and Dried Fruits. Its Oil Mill and Refinery produces the Crude, Refined, and Virgin Coconut Oil. It started producing an average of 3,000 metric tons per month and has since then expanded. All of its output is exported worldwide. Greenville Agro Corporation was established in 1990 in General Santos City, Philippines and now has over 500 employees.
Established on March 28, 2003, RCA Herbal Foods Products manufactured the first herbal dietary food supplement in the Caraga Region, Mindanao, which was approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs Administration (BFAD) The company was granted its first Certificate of Product Registration on June 3, 2005, under BFAD Registration No. FR-52790, attesting that the product ROCH Herbal Capsule, has been found to conform with the requirements and standards for registration of food products per existing regulations in force by the BFAD. The company name was changed from RCA Herbal Food Products to RCBA Manufacturing Corporation on October 3, 2005 with the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NM Food Products,
NM Food Products, maker of traditional Bukidnon banana chips and taro crackers, was cited by DTI as Outstanding Micro-Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) in Bukid-
non. Nestor Manuel, owner of NM Food Products said the trade started with meager resources in 1988. The store offers only sweet banana chips and other delicacies ideal for “pasalubong” and gifts for “balikbayans.” Its customers are always satisfied with their purchases and accepts ‘returned’ goods with no questions asked. NM Food Products are available in all “pasalubong” centers in Bukidnon. Its main processing facilities are in Maramag and Manolo Fortich. is among the food manufacturing companies specializing in meat products in Cagayan de Oro City. Its produces include pork chorizo, beef chorizo, chorizo macao, pork tocino, beef tocino, chicken tocino, longanisa, corned beef, bacon, premium hotdog regular, darling ham and pear shape ham. From a very small market segment, the company has now captured the major department stores in the city and wholesalers in some parts of Mindanao.
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GAMA Foods Corporation is a fully integrated poultry industry now serving dressed chickens to various customers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. GAMA is also the producer and distributor of one of the leading Food Chains in the Philippines. GAMA chicken also is the reason why poor to middle class family can readily afford Lechon Manok, selling the lowest price without jeopardizing their quality. GAMA continues to evolve and create value added products that best suit the pallet of the Filipino people. It’s goal is to provide good, quality and affordable food to all Filipino people.
FOR its 250 branches scattered from Appari to Jolo, Ang Lechon Manok ni Senior Pedro is the most sought-after in most regular costumers nation wide with its mouth-watering sweet quality roasted-to-perfection chicken packaged into one, and made affordable for only P150. Peter Unabia the owner of the entrepreneurial firm, who is now a Congressman, said the name Senior Pedro came from the famous drama aired over the radio in the 1990s which starred Esteban Escudero entitled “Ang Manok ni Senior Pedro.” He said this is to remember the name easily. Senior Pedro became an instant hit in Cagayan de Oro. Two years after, Unabia opened his second branch near the Dynasty Court Hotel. And the rest is history. At present, Unabia owns a vast poultry, an ice plant, dressing plant and feeds mill in which 3.75 percent of his earnings goes directly to the Anak Tering Foundation, which was named after her mother Teresa.
BOTOYS Lechon Manok and Liempo Restaurant, tis famous in the Lechon Manok, BBQ and Pork Liempo business in Cagayan de Oro City. It is now open for dynamic entrepreneurs with a strong desire for success to invest in a franchise. The name Botoy’s is synonymous to high quality foods and services for fastfood counsumers thoughout the country and is highly regarded by consumers and patrons.
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is situated at the heart of Butuan City, which is the the regional center of the Caraga Region. It is famous for many activity sites in the area are easily accessible from the hotel. Tourist attractions like the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum, Historic Magellanes Marker erected in 1872 to commemorate the celebration of the First Mass in the Philippines, the Floating Village, Waterfalls and the famous Agusan Marsh are just few moments away from the hotel.
N Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Cagayan de Oro that opened its doors to tourists and locals here in the city. The 3-star hotel situated along the National Highway in Kauswagan just a few minutes away from the city proper, boasts for its fine amenities and quality service suited for guests on vacation and leisure in the city. N Hotel Cagayan de Oro offers 65 spacious and comfortable guest rooms equipped with hot and cold shower, cable TV, a mini bar, and wired Internet access, as well as balconies overlooking the pool area. The hotel can also accommodate to big groups in one of their three family rooms and suites. Group travelers can book the spacious family rooms, which could accommodate 11 to 18 persons. The family rooms are equipped with cable TV, fridge, and private bathrooms.
Seda Centrioin Cagayan de Oro is an excellent location, has outstanding customer service and superior quality of a memorable hospitality experience. Seda Centrio is the only hotel in the city that shares a roof with the upscale Centrio Mall. Though connected to the mall, it ensures security and exclusivity with a private entrance that leads to the Front Desk at the 4th floor where guests are greeted by a contemporary open layout connecting the lobby seamlessly into an e-lounge with its bank of iMacs and Misto restaurant and bar. Further up are the meeting rooms while outdoors, the "al fresco" dining area leads up to the adult and children’s pools. .
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CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT CO., INC Important Notice to CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled NGCP Power Interruption on Sunday, July 13, 2014 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has advised CEPALCO that power supply will be interrupted on July 13, 2014 as shown below: REASONS
: NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP) WILL CONDUCT LOAD TRANSFER OF 69KV FEEDERS IN PREPARATION OF THEIR HOTSPOT CORRECTION WORKS AT NGCP-TAGOLOAN SUBSTATION. TO MAKE USE OF THE INTERRUPTION, CEPALCO WILL ALSO CONDUCT LINE MAINTENANCE WORK AT KAUSWAGAN RER JUNCTION AND LIMKETKAI CENTER AREAS.
A. TIME OF INTERRUPTION AFFECTED AREAS :
: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (12 HOURS) 1. Lapasan-Camaman-an road from Sta.Cruz, Bagong Lipunan towards LKKS-Natasha Bldg. up to Shell-LKKS Drive; including Grand Caprice, Allied and PNB Banks and Dewfoam. 2. All of RER Phase 2; and along Kauswagan Highway from junction Savemore to corner Amadeo Neri St. of RER Phase 2 including Sacred Heart Chapel and nearby residences back of the Chapel. 3. All of Kauswagan proper, Bonbon and Bayabas. 4. Burgos St. of Barangay Consolacion
B. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM (30 MINUTES) : M3 - 69-KV Customers: 1. HCH Corporation, Tagoloan 2. Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Bugo 3. Cagayan de Oro Oil Company, Tablon 4. Cagayan Corn Products, Tablon 5. Nestle Philippines, Inc., Tablon 6. MITIMCO, Baloy 7. Alwana, Cugman 8. Limketai Mall, Lapasan 9. Gaisano City Mall, CM Recto Ave. 10. Limketkai Plant, Puntod C. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM (2 HOURS) SWITCHING; and again at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (2 HOURS) SWITCHING AFFECTED AREAS : CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 4: 1. Portions of Camaman-an near and including towards Manto to the San Jose and St. Vianney Seminaries, greater portion of Camaman-an proper towards Bontong, Bolonsori up to Upper Camaman-an and Hayes Subdivision including Tipolohon. 2. All of Osmeña St. from CM Recto towards Cogon up to corner Hayes St; JR Borja St. bounded by V.Roa and Roxas Sts.; including Discovery and Mallberry Suites. 3. Along CM Recto Ave. from corner Agora Road towards Maharlika Bridge including Puregold, Tune Hotel and Centrio Mall; portion of Antonio Luna St. towards all of Mabulay Subdivision including portion of the Provincial Capitol and Northern Mindanao Medical Center area; including Antonio Luna – Capt. Vicente Roa Sts. area. 4. CDO Medical Center area along Capistrano St. and bounded by from Nacalaban St. up to corner Akut St.; Echem St. up to corner Apolinar Velez St., and CM Recto Ave. (UCCP side), including Consolacion Village of Manuel Vega St. 5. All of Corrales Ext. up to PPA area. 6. Julio Pacana St. from CM Recto Ave. towards all of Macabalan area. 7. RER Subdivision Phase 1 including Dolores compound; Along Kauswagan Highway from Oro Homes Finishing Center towards Bulua RTMI Shop along Maharlika Highway; including all of NHA-KSS Subdivision; All of Westbound Terminal area and portion of Bayabas near Manila Broadcasting Radio Station up to Capisnon (Blacksmith) area. CARMEN FEEDER 3: 1. Portions of Carmen: along vicinities of Villarin St. from corner Dagong down towards St. Mary’s Academy (formerly Cathedral School of Technology), Coop Village; Golden Village, City Hospital-DOH Area, COWD reservoir and Seriña St. from Villarin St. down to Madonna and Child Hospital. 2. Max Suniel St. from Villarin St. down towards portion of Mabolo St.; including Matilde Neri St., Dabatian St. and Cagayan de Oro College area; and; portion of Lirio St. area. 3. Greater part of Patag from Calamansi Drive including Camp Evangelista, Apovel Subdivision, Terry Hills, Soldiers Hill and Anhawon, Bulua area. 4. Along 6th Division Road from PNP Regional Training School up to Bulua Rotonda. 5. Greater part of Bulua from Bulua Rotonda towards all of Iponan.
D. TIME OF INTERRUPTION AFFECTED AREAS :
: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM (1 HOUR) SWITCHING MACASANDIG FEEDER 1: 1. Hayes St. from corner A.Velez St. towards City Hall area & Burgos St., along T.Chaves St. from Burgos St. up to Tiano Bros. St. - including portions of Tiano Bros. St., Rizal St., Capistrano St. from Hayes St. up to Mabini St.; and; Fernandez St.. 2. Along Burgos St. from T.Chaves St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Abejuela St., Tirso Neri St., Cruz Taal St. and Gomez St. from Burgos St.. 3. Surroundings along Mabini St. from corner A.Velez St. towards Capistrano St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Tiano Bros. St. from Mabini St.; Yacapin St. from Capistrano St. towards Burgos St.; and; C.Pacana St., JR Borja St. and Gomez St. from Capistrano St. 4. Along Pabayo and Tomas Saco Streets from Fernandez St. towards Clementino Chaves St. up to 15th-26th St., Nazareth. 5. Greater portion of Macasandig, including Lower Sumpong and all of Tibasak. 6. From Buena Oro Kambingan to Barangay Taguanao including Buena Oro, Southview, Woodland and Melecia Homes Subdivisions.
CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 3: 1. Portions of Camaman-an along JR Borja Extension from junction of Macajalar-JR Borja Extension up to Cronin Village including James Way Hatchery.
PUEBLO FEEDER 1: 1. Portions of Upper Carmen towards Dagong including SM City; SEARSOLIN; Pryce Plaza; SPUM area & Mother Ignacia Subd..
PUEBLO FEEDER 2: 1. Pueblo de Oro Golden Glow North and North 2 Subd., including Courtyards down toward Silver Creek Subd. 2. Portion of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang and all of Brgy. Lumbia including; PNR Sawmill, Shop and transmitter; Pueblo de Oro, Camella Homes, Xavier Estates, Xavier Heights, Xavier High School, all of Gran Europa; Lumbia Airport, Rio Verde & BPC HEP.
BALOY FEEDER 2: 1. From Suy Sing Warehouse – Umalag, Tablon down to Barangay Baloy, Cugman, Gusa, and greater portion of Lapasan 2. Upper Gusa, Indahag, Malasag, FS Catanico. 3. Agora Market area including Gaabucayan St and portion of Lapasan particularly Sto. Niño and Tabaco. CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 1: 1. Greater portion of the City Poblacion along Hayes St., from Daumar St. up to Pabayo St.; Daumar St. up to corner JR Borja St.; all of Mortola St.; portion of JR Borja from Mortola St. up to corner Domingo Velez St., including Aguinaldo St. up to corner Justo Ramonal St., 2. Along Pabayo St.; including portions of C. Pacana St., JR Borja St., Gomez St., Cruz Taal St., Tirso Neri St., Abejuela St., Hayes St. and Gaerlan St. from Pabayo St.. 3. Along Corrales Ave. from Justo Ramonal towards FICCO, Nazareth, including Yacapin Street towards Capistrano St., CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 2: 1. Portions of Toribio Chaves St. from Corrales Ave. up to Tiano Bros. St. including portions of A.Velez St from Hayes St.. 2. Along Hayes St. from Camaman-an towards Capt. Vicente Roa St. up to corner Justo Ramonal Ext., including Pinikitan, Adela, Balangiao area, Quirino St. and Yacapin Ext.; portions of Macasandig, XU Grade School areas. 3. Along Justo Ramonal Ext. from Sto. Niño, Cogon towards Capt. Vicente Roa St. and Ramon Chaves St. up to Corrales Ave. towards corner Antonio Luna St.; D. Velez St., JR Borja Sts between Capt. Vicente Roa St. and Mortola St.(PNB/Everbest) towards Daumar Sts. to Yacapin Ext. up to Doña Nieves St. 4. All of Nazareth Subd. and Ramonal Village; From Hayes-12th Sts up to T.Saco-14th Sts. ,T.Saco-6th Sts.,14th-21st Sts., and 15th-21st Sts. Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when NGCP and Cepalco maintenance 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 Senior Manager Customer & Community Relations Dept
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DAR spurs trade, investment in agrarian reform areas in Sultan Kudarat By AIDA C. AGAD
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat – The Department of Agrarian Reform in Sultan Kudarat Province in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry recently held an agribusiness investment forum for agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in in the area. Said forum aimed to generate trade and investments in the province so that more agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) can
benefit with the entry of investors in the area, a report furnished to the Philippine Information Agency said. Seven investors joined the said agribusiness investment forum held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall at the Provincial Capitol in Isulan town. Each presented their company profiles and enumerated their need for contiguous hectares of lands and raw material requirements. Howe ve r, out of 1 9 invited agrarian reform
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that VCDU Realty Corporation has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house & lot packages in NORTHTOWN SUBDIVISION located at Barangay Libertad, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and more particularly described as Lots 1 – 31, 33 – 61 of Block 1, Lots 1 – 20, 22 – 105 of Block 2, Lots 1 – 67 of Block 3 and Lots 1 – 71 of Block 4, all in Psd-13021325 containing an area of 45,991 sq. m. and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 157-2013000917. The foregoing project is utilizing the lots within VCDU Horizon Subdivision, San Vicente, Butuan City specifically Lots 6 – 39 of Block 1, Lots 2 – 10, 16 – 36, 40 – 43, 47 – 49 of Block 3, Lots 47 – 50, 55 – 61, 64 – 72 of Block 4 and Lots 2 – 10 of Block 5, all in Psd-13-021118 as its compliance pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279. All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication. Cagayan de Oro City this 25th day of June 2014. (SGD.) CHARITO A. RAAGAS Regional Director MDN: July 12, 2014
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that VCDU Realty Corporation has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house & lot packages in VCDU HORIZON SUBDIVISION located at Barangay San Vicente, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and more particularly described as Lots 6-39 of Block 1, Lots 2 – 10, 16 – 36, 40 – 43, 47 – 49 of Block 3 & Lots 47-50, 55 – 61, 64 -72 of Block 4 and Lots 2 – 10 of Block 5, all in Psd-13-021118 containing an area of 9,198 sq.m. and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. RT-60663. The foregoing project is being utilized as compliance for NORTHTOWN SUBDIVISION located at Barangay Libertad, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte in accordance with Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279. All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication. Cagayan de Oro City this 25th day of June 2014. (SGD.) CHARITO A. RAAGAS Regional Director MDN: July 12, 2014
beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) only 13 ARBOs have participated on the said forum. The invited ARBOs were selected in terms of available land area and the potential to produce or already have produced raw materials to match with the needed material requirements of the joining investors, buyers and companies. Records from DAR provincial office revealed that as of May 2013, around 158,539.5409 hectares have been distributed to some 62,280 farmer-beneficiaries in the province. But reports reached the office of DAR that some of these lands are not fully productive, if not illegally sold to traders. Rodolfo Alburo, Sultan Kudarat provincial agrarian reform program officer (PARPO), revealed that DAR Secretary Gil de los Reyes encouraged DAR provincial offices to increase the number of ARBs engaged into agribusiness venture arrangements. “However it should be closely monitored so that rights of ARBs are ensured especially on tenurial rights, minimum wage if employed as workers, land rentals and payments of annual amortizations to Land Bank {of the Philippines} and real property taxes,” PARPO Alburo explained. He added that Sultan Kudarat has lots of potentials in terms of available land areas, skilled labor force and suitability of areas for high value crops such as pineapple, coffee, cacao, coconut, cassava, banana, rubber among others which have high demand from investors in large quantities. The provincial government also supports the entry of investors in the province. Provincial G overnor Suharto Mangudadatu, in his welcome message, underscored the efforts of the provincial local government in creating a climate ideal for business. Angelito Culagbang, agritech of San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI), during the company presentation, said that the demand for raw material requirement for cassava per year reaches 100,000 metric tons. He added that at the present production of cassava in region 12 falls short of the required demand. Culagbang added that SMFI is still looking for potential partners to invest in cassava production. He said that their company will assist the willing ARB in terms of technical support to ensure the quality of cassava produce. Other investors- buyers that joined the forum were Angels Best Products, Stanfilco of DOLE Phil, Green Tropics Coffee Enterprise, Cargill Phil., Arowana Corporation and Seabest Food and Beverage Corp. (AC Agad PIA 12/ with reports from Jose Jemuel B. Dael/DAR-SK)
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DENR wants Mt. Hamiguitan an ASEAN Heritage Park, too
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AVAO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is pushing for the inclusion of the Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary as an Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Park, an official of the agency said. Speaking during Tuesday’s Davao Business Forum at Dermpath, SM Ecoland, Ruel Colong, DENR protected area supervisor for the mountain range, said the agency has submitted to the ASEAN committee in charge of determining the list of heritage parks last May. Colong said the list updates the data the agency submitted to make the area a part of the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) world heritage list. “There are 1,403 species listed in the updated list,” Colong said, adding that Mt. Hamiguitan used to have around 1,380 species listed in its biodiversity portfolio in 2012. With boundaries shared by the municipalities of Governor Generoso and San Isidro and the City of Mati in Davao Oriental, Mt. Hamiguitan was declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO last month. The DENR identified threats to the area as the unregulated gathering of minor forest products, timber poaching, wildlife poaching, visitor and tourism pressures, littering, lack of alternative livelihood activities, as well as limited resources for effective protected area management. Aside from these are the existence of mining tenements in the protected area, as well as the effects of industrialization of adjacent areas that impair the hydrologic cycle and biodiversity. According to an Executive Summary document provided by the DENR, the property has 957 plant species and 423 animal species. These include “723 angiosperms, 27 conifers, 164 ferns and allies, 17 mosses, 13 liverworts, 13 lichens, and an undetermined number of fungi species.” The document also lists species of “15 non-flying mammals, 11 flying mammals, 108 birds, 33 reptiles, 18 frogs, 142 butterflies, 31 dragonflies and damselflies, 46 spiders, four earth worms, and 15 nematodes.” The updated biodiversity package lists 963 floral species and 440 animal species, among these 729 angiosperms, 27 gymno-
sperms, 151 ferns, 13 fern allies, 17 mosses, 13 liverworts, 13 lichens, 15 nonvolant mammals, 11 volant mammals, 108 avi-fauna, 33 reptiles, 18 frogs, 142 butterflies, 31 odonata, 46 spiders, 4 earthworms, 15 nematodes, 17 fish. Threatened species include rare and endemic ornamental plants, ferns, pitcher plants, as well as 124 animals endemic in the Philippines and 39 species
endemic in Mindanao. Seven species of animals are endemic only to the area. Two species of animals are critically endangered, with six others endangered and 21 vulnerable. Some 113 species are rare, and six others have been discovered to be new species. According to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and
management, anthropogenic activities such as the creation of roads as well as mining activities contribute to environmental stress, leading to a disturbance of distribution among species such as birds. The study suggests that there was a correlation between industrialization to the diversity, abundance and endemism of species found in the area, depending on elevation and dis-
turbances to their habitat. Fritzie Camino, in a phone interview Tuesday, said there was a higher incidence of biodiversity protection in the municipality of San Isidro, compared with the other jurisdictions such as Mati City. Camino was among the proponents of the study titled “Avifaunal assemblage in Mt. Hamiguitan, Davao Oriental.” “Continuing operations
of logging and mining in … habitats may strongly lead these documented and undiscovered species to local eventually to global extinction,” the study concluded. Colong said studies on birds, spiders, dragonflies and damselflies, Philippine Eagles, as well as other species, contributed greatly in the declaration of the heritage site by the UNESCO. Mindanews)
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Schools Get into Rugby By LOVELY BABE Q. ESTOISTA
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TRY… PLAY… STAY…! The Cagayan de Oro Rugby Football Club (CDORFC,) visited the Liceo de Cagayan elementary and high school as they conducted their “Get Into Rugby” (GIR) Program; A 3-day series of free-training for school-kids, June 28 to July 2. Rugby is a football type of sport which has a deflated shape of ball to be play with; it originated from the United Kingdom. Noel Villa, a Filipino who migrated to UK since he was eight; where he first played rugby and loved it since 2011, he came back to the Philippines and he was the first one to introduce it and able to have a rugby team in our locality, the Cagayan de Oro Rugby Football Club (CDORFC). In making the team, Villa first started with nothing and only a few know about the rugby sport; but in his journey, CDORFC was able to compete, with those in-experienced rugby players in Region X and bagged the championship in the recent POC & PNG sports cup. As the Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) administrates the School GIR program in all over the Philippines, Villa’s love and passion for the
rugby and as the coach of CDORFC doesn’t think twice and extends his generous arms in sharing his knowledge to the young generation in our city as to their participation. “It’s a sport I’ve always been playing as a kid, and as I moved in here, I wanted to share and I wanted the kids to learn about the sport, and it’s an opportunity as well to teach them for free.” said Coach Villa. The Get into Rugby program aims to introduce the sport to the students from grade school to high school and to find some talents along the way who can represent in the next Philippine Youth Game – Batang Pinoy, the national sports competition program for children. Girlie G. Acero, MAPEH and TLE chairperson, Liceo High School, sees it as a very good clinic and it’s an opportunity for the students to discover new things. According to her, it will help them in their physical aspect, their confidence will be boost and if ever they will be tapped, that would be a great honor to the school. “It’s a good sport and a good exercise for us teenagers. We really had fun!” said Carlyn Maraga, a grade nine student of
Liceo de Cagayan who participated in the rugby training. Normally, they have their trainings with only few participants and this
is the first time having an exclusive session at school to receive a full GIR clinic for free. From few participants, they have now more than a
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thousand kids have tried, played and hopefully to stay in rugby sport all throughout the country. They will soon to visit more schools in
CdeO like Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCSH), Xavier University and Balulang High School.
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Ebisa is a 34-year old Master Teacher and OICSchool Head of Dona Juana A. Lluces Memorial Central School at Palao, Iligan City. In an interview with Mindanao Daily News during Most Outstanding Public School Teacher awarding ceremonies held July 9 at The VIP Hotel, he said that he dedicate the award to her 78-year old mother for everything he has came from her. Ebisa is very grateful for the award. He said that this award gave him confidence and honor. He declared that being a teacher made him proud because best part of being one is he can show his own self to his students. He is in the service for more than 12 years already and he mentioned that the most challenging part is when his class is diversed and he is not prepared for it. In such situation, he encouraged that teachers should do everything possible in order to give a good response. Teaching is not just about giving the contents of lesson but as well teaching them to acquire skills and values, he said. In addition, he thanked RC of West CDO for recognizing and inspiring him and his fellow teachers. In his response message, he commended RC of West CDO for being the sole rotary club he know that recognize the efforts of educators. Moreover, he encouraged the club to continue making breakthroughs and as well in supporting Department of Education, especially the teachers. “I also wish Rotary a grow in number so that a lot of people will benefit from your programs,” he said. Grand winner Ebisa received P70,000.00 cash prize with plaque. His school also received P12,000.00 and an HP printer. First runner-up Edlyn J. Alolod received 30,000.00 with plaque, and won P8,000.00 and wall fan for her school Daan Lungsod Elementary School at Daan Lungsod town at Gingoog City. Second runner-up Vivian S. Diamante from Bongbongon Elementary School of Cagayan de Oro City received P20,000.00 and a plaque also. Her school received P5,000.00 and wall fan. P5,000 and certificates of recognition are awarded to third, fourth and fifth runner-ups Melinda M. Garabato of Odiongan National High School, Raymond E. Sabunod of Maac National High School and Ma. Analiza V. Sabello of City Central School in CDO, respectively. City Mayor Oscar Moreno congratulated the winners and commended RC of CDO West for an event conducted which is a part of the RC of West CDO’s Joint 45th Handover and Induction Ceremony with
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the Inner Wheel Club of West Cagayan de Oro and RC of West CDO Foundation. The mayor said that these rotarians are not just changing lives but changing communities. RC of West CDO is led by outgoing president Rommel Esquerra and Presidentelect Dante Briones. It is a premier club of Rotary International District 3870.
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services (including burial and scholarship grant as part of the program’s social component) to the people of Misamis Oriental. Emano has expressed the belief that the ERVs would compliment in the successful implementation of the MisOr CareS program, especially in the transport of patients from far flung villages to the nearest provincial hospital. Last year, Misamis Oriental has distributed the first fleet of the 30 ERVs in the hinterlands of the province’s second district, Emano said. (PNA)
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Governor Bambi Emano leads the ribbon-cutting to open the MisOr Care System in Manticao town. MisOrCareS is newest innovation of provincial government pertaining to health and social services delivery. A series of launching has been done in the province to introduce this program. photo by irene dayo
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of Tagoloan. This program also serve as replacement for PhilHealth in the province, since there is a need to stop PhilHealth because the province is in debt in a total amount of P244 million for PhilHealth alone. The previous administration has failed to attend this PhilHealth account and only paid P64 million of the total amount signed in the contract for 2012-2013. The P244 million is a part of the entire P1.2 billion debt of the province, inherited from the previous administration. This MisOrCareS program is first launched in
the six-month period, as provided by Republic Act (RA) 10368 or the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013, will be considered a waiver. For region 10, the venue of the on-site intake of application will be at the Tourism Hall Building, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City on July 31 to August 1, 2014 (Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Application form is also available at CHR regional office 10, 2F Ong’s Building, corner Yacapin Extension and Pres. Roxas Sts., 9000 Cagayan de Oro City. Telephone number (08822) regarding population, health 724525; (088) 8571519. and environment. (CHR10/RTP/PIA10) During the convention, Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez was elected as the from page 2 Vice President for Mindeducation and other ba- anao. Other officers were sic social issues as priori- Masbate Vice Governor ties of local government. It Vicente Homer Revil (Nawas created to champion, tional President), Ernesto articulate and concretize F. Matias (Executive Vice appropriate and sustainable President), Hon. Enrique responses to population, Cojuangco (Vice President health, environment and for Luzon), Hon. Jenny development issues affecting Baldono (Vice President the society. for Visayas), Hon. Romeo As local legislators who Evangelista (National Secadvocate population, health, retary General), Hon. Ron environment and develop- Papag (National Treasurer), ment issues, 3LPHED aims Hon. Bonifacio Lacwasan, Jr. to create a venue for discus- (National Auditor) and Hon. sion and learning among Carlo Loreto (Public Relalocal legislators on popula- tions Officer – National). tion, health, environment Vice Governor Pelaez and development, among is very optimistic that his others. 3LPHED also works membership in 3LPHED can with other development contribute relevant legislaorganizations to improve tions and resolutions for A performance of its members Happy MisOr. SP COMand enhance their respective MUNICATIONS policy environments. Being a member of the Read the digital edition of 3LPHED has the perks of easy access to the latest studies and data on population, northmin . westmin . caraga . davao health, environment and Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper NEWS human development. The Just log on to organization also assists in drafting ordinances, resoluhttp://www.businessweekmindanao.com tions and position papers
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municipalities of Initao and Manticao, July 7. Residents could avail the program through MisOr care card. This serves as an access that secures patients in availing services, that include medical consultation on Misamis Oriental public hospitals (MOPH) doctors, medicines and laboratory and point of care at Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC), among others. The card also assures that patient upon discharging from an MOPH is not required to pay his bills. MisOrCareS also provide assistance for patients in private hospitals, depending to the funds available in the provincial government. Aside from such ser-
vices, other benefits could also be at hand in the use of MisOr care card such as assistance on special laboratory procedures, blood donations, scholarship program, calamity assistance and funeral assistance. Emano said that 25,000 care cards will be distributed in various places every three months. In the recent launching as well, the governor personally asked the cooperation of municipal officials in the lead of Mayor Enerito J. Acain of Initao, Mayor Jaime C. Roa of Naawan, Vice Mayor Stephen U. Tan of Manticao, and Mayor Willie G. Lim of Lugait in the program implementation because this is a great answer to common
problems of the people in the province, especially to those who cannot afford expensive medications. He also requested the doctors, nurses, municipal care coordinators (mcc) and other health care divisions to give the best service they can give to his people, or else he will be forced to discipline them. There MCCs assigned to orient the residents about MisOrCareS. These MCCs will also lead and will serve 24/7 during the run of the MisOrCareS. In this week, the program will be launched on various places in the province, namely: Alubijid, Tagoloan, Claveria, Balingasag, Talisayan, Gingoog and Magsaysay.
Amendment of tourism law under study COUNCILOR Lourdes Candy Darimbang, chair of the City Council committee on tourism, thanked regional director Catalino Chan of the Department of Tourism, Region-10 for participating in the review of Ordinance No. 523996, known as the Cagayan de Oro City Tourism Establishments Regulatory Ordinance of 1996. Councilor Darimbang invited the DOT and other resource persons last Tuesday to discuss the proposal to amend the ordinance, as introduced by the lady councilor. STAR SYSTEM Councilor Darimbang proposed that for purposes of registration and licensing, de Luxe Class Hotel shall be classified into 5- Star Hotel, First Class Hotel to 4-Star Hotel; Standard Class to 3-Star Hotel, Economy Class to 2-Star Hotel and Budget Hotel. During the meeting, Josephine Roque of the DOT furnished the committee with a copy of the assessment booklet, which
shall be provided to all existing accommodation enterprises. The material will update and apprise the owners of the hotels, resorts and apartment hotels of the new set of criteria and standard that will be used in the assessment of the establishment’s star rating classification. However, tourist inns, pension houses and lodging motels will still use the old classification system, The Power learned. The Star classification relies on point system and the criteria are divided into seven (7) dimensions to include the arrival and departure areas; public area; bedrooms; bathrooms; food and beverage, amenities and services and business practices, the DOT officer explained. The DOT representative informed Councilor Darimbang that teams of auditors have started to evaluate tourism- related establishments in the city to ensure compliance to new guidelines in the renewal of the accreditations of said facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS Director Chan recommended that these guidelines be included in the amendment of the Tourism Code. He likewise proposed that at least two rooms be provided for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) as well as the strict compliance in the installation of sprinklers, fire exits and elevators, which should accommodate at least two wheelchairs. MEDICAL NEEDS Councilor Darimbang also proposed amendments that will address the medical needs of hotel guests. Ms. Nelly Lee of COHARA assured the committee that all hotels in the city have personnel trained by the National Red Cross for basic life saving and that all hotels have standby nurses and physicians who are “on call.” All contact numbers of nearest hospitals are provided in case of emergency, she added. The committee will continue discussions on the matter. (ELB)
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