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AGAYANde Oro City–– President Rodrigo Duterte might acquiesce to the postponement of the scheduled Barangay elections in October this year to allow Congress to deliberate on the holding of the Constitutional Convention (Con-Con).

Duterte has ordered Congress to hold a ConCon soon to pave the way for the adoption of the “federal system” of government to replace the existing Republican government. Rep. Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. of Cagayan De Oro City, said Wednesday that the holding of the Barangay Election in October this year might hamper plans See deferral, page A7

EID MUBARAK. Children form part of the felicitation of the Eid’l Fitr celebration, and Muslims join the early

morning prayer at the Pelaez Sports Complex, Cagayan de Oro City, Wednesday, July 6, 2016, marking the end of the month long Ramadan, month of fast. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

Muslim religious leader appeals for peace during Eid’l Fitr celebration By Cheng Ordoñez Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-A Muslim leader here in Mindanao call for world peace during the celebration of Eid’l Fitr, culminating the month-long Ramadan, month of fast, Wednesday,

July 6, 2016. Despite the terror attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq and Bangladesh in the past few days, Mindanaoans remained steadfast in their good relationship with Muslim communities, some even embraced the Islam faith, among them were three

sisters who traced their roots to their grand-grandma of the Tausug tribe. Sisters Christine Joy, Clair and Celine said they merely “reverted” and not converted to Islam, having Muslim blood running in their veins from their mother’s grandma.

After the Eid’ l Fitr prayer, Wednesday, July 6, 2016, the three sisters were called upfront for the “shahadah” or reciting of the Islamic Creed, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, and a requirement for one to recite See LEADER, page A7

3,000 reverted to Islam in Oro By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– More than 3,000 individuals have already reverted to Islam in this city to date, announced Major Adzramien Sahisa during the celebration of Eid alFitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday (July 6). Most of the new Muslims, Sahisa added, had decided to become followers of Islam by doing research on this religion. For Christine (family name withheld), a 21-year-old young professional, becoming a Muslim was a decision she made based on what she had learned from friends and from her own inquiry. Together with her sisters Celine and Claire, the young women recited the “shahadah” or the Islamic Creed, one of the five pillars of Islam, the requirement for one to become a Muslim, during the Eid al-Fitr. Christine, who used to be a Roman Catholic believer, said embracing Islam was not too difficult for them since their maternal See ISLAM, page A7

Broadcaster accuses ‘Chololot’ operator as behind death threats By Roel Catoto of MindaNews

SURIGAO City––A radio broadcaster has accused an operator of illegal slot machines in the city as behind the alleged death threats he received. Tirso A. Clerigo Jr. of

dxKS-RPN on Wednesday said the threats to his life came after he refused to accept the alleged bribe money from the operator. He said he is not afraid but isn’t taking the threats lightly either. “I’m not scared of this but if something happens to

me, this operator of illegal slot machines will be tagged as responsible,” he added. Clerigo said he went to the city police station on June 28 to have the incident reported. On June 22 and 24, he mentioned in his program the alleged rampant opera-

tions of illegal slot machines in several villages in the city. On both days, a person approached him and offered 5,000 pesos weekly for him just to stop airing the existence of “chololot”, the local name of slot machines. “He went to the announcer’s booth and at-

tempted to bribe me with 5,000 per week to stop the issue on illegal fruit game machines,” he said. Clerigo said the person repeatedly told him through mobile text messages and in person to accept the bribe but he refused. He said that on June 27

at 6:30pm, a young man told him about a supposed plan to kill him. The Surigao Press and Radio Club and Surigao Media Association condemned the threats. Two days after Clerigo reported the threats See threats, page A7

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‘Illegal drug’ trade inside MisOr prov’l jail busted By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

MISAMIS Oriental--Alert jail guards busted a thriving “illegal drug trade” inside the Misamis Oriental Provincial Jail during a “house inspection” Wednesday. Jail guards recovered 43 sachets of “Shabu” (Methamphetamine Chloride) worth Php

40,000 surreptitiously hidden in the nook and cranny of the provincial jail during a “surprise” inspection Wednesday. Dominador Tagarda, the provincial jail warden, said that the authorities also recovered “weighing scales,” “mobile phones,” “chargers,” and improvised knives inside the

provincial jail. “No doubt that the illegal drug trade changes hands inside the provincial jail until the clandestine activities were busted Wednesday,” Tagarda said. According to Tagarda, the jail guard authorities have suspected five inmates as responsible in

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P resident R o d r i g o Duterte urged the Muslim Filipino communities to unite with other Filipinos to achieve lasting peace, political stability and economic growth as they celebrated Eid’l Fitr Wednesday. In his message to mark the occasion, President Duterte said this year’s celebration is timely and relevant with the country having new administration. “…The Filipino nation starts a fresh move towards peace, stability, development and progress under a new leadership. Definitely, we view the new administration with high hope and sustained enthusiasm that, with the support and cooperation of every Filipino, it will propel our country to greater heights,” he said. The President hoped that

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the sense of discipline the Holy Month of Ramadan has taught and nurtured among Muslims could encourage the Muslim Filipino communities to unite with other Filipinos. Muslims celebrated Eid’l Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, on Wednesday. “I extend my warm greetings and felicitations to the members of the Muslim Ummah (communities), as they celebrate today Eid’l Fitr or the culmination of the month-long observance and fasting of the Holy Month of Ramadhan,” he said. The Chief Executive said the observance of fasting during Ramadan is among the five pillars of Islam. “As everybody knows, fasting during Ramadan teaches discipline. It instills in one’s mind and heart the virtues of honesty, See unity, page A7

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THE fight against the use of illegal drugs has shifted to higher gear as media reports revealed dozens of drug lords, pushers and users are killed every day. Metro Manila and its vicinities tops in the scoreboard with highest numbers of deaths in encounters and firefights. It seems President Rodrigo Duterte’s program of work to annihilate criminality in the country is working well in its initial stage. So many people indulged in drugs reportedly surrendered to the police--presumably of fears they will be killed by the police. A total of 45 drug traffickers have been liquidated in the first four days of Duterte’s leadership. 000 I wish to reiterate my suggestion for the department of health to come out with reports relative to the bad effects of drug addictions. Why is shabu, marijuana and other drugs prohibited by the government? Why are these items destructive to our health and what should we do to stop the proliferation of addiction? Many Filipinos are ignorant of the ugly effects of the drugs because of a lack of information. I am calling the health department to wake up to reality before we are ultimately defeated by this menace of society. 000 I heard the town of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental is

winning its fight against criminality. There is news report every day of deaths involving criminals. The sad thing is the towns of Jasaan, Balingasag, Lagonglong, Salay, etc. where criminals are roaming freely undisturbed have not been touched by the authorities yet. President Rodrigo Duterte said if these criminals resist arrest, they should be killed and he will protect the police. 000 Drug tests for all government workers is a good program of the new administration. Those found positive should be advised right away that their services are not needed anymore and as such they are fired. This should have been done a long time ago, but many of our law enforcers are sleeping on their job. 000 Our country has a lot of good laws, but regrettably some of them were not implemented appropriately. Because of this failure, violators enjoy for some time now their instinct to commit crimes at the expense of the general public. I sincerely sympathize with the victims of criminality who have gone to their graves for our failure to protect them. 000 NASA has announced today that the spacecraft, Juno, loops into Jupiter’s orbit after five years of journey.

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nected to the illegal business of prohibited drugs, I don’t see any reason why we leave behind government officials who harmed the country even more. We must confiscate the illegally-earned millions of pesos from these people and declare them to die by hanging. That is if we really are determined to clean the country of foolish acts around. Suspected politicians should be barred from leaving the country. If necessary shoot them too. 000 During the era of President Ferdie Marcos, we invented the word “Imeldific” meaning beauty, referring to the former First Lady Imelda Marcos, who the dictator described as the most beautiful lady in the world. Now I am suggesting to use the word “Dutertenize” in a verb form to mean kill all the criminals or Dutertenization” in the form of a noun. Of course, these are not in the dictionary. It sounds good, but I am only joking. (Bennex News Service)

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The purpose is to study the impact of life on the planet in relation to planet Earth. Our knowledge towards neighbor planets is growing. It is indeed full of suspense and thrills as mankind moves onwards into the depths of space adventures. 000 China is having a military drill in the disputed seas near the Philippines. This means one thing--it is readying a fight with anyone. America has warned China to stop constructing artificial islands around the Scarboroughs, the matter protested by China by saying they are not afraid of trouble. It seems tension is escalating between the two giant countries. I am praying it will not reach to a military confrontation. 000 Japan and China cannot see eye-to-eye with each other because of disputes in territories too. The latter is very ambitious in its expansion program and wants to include in its sovereignty countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan and a lot others. This is stupid bullying which cannot be done without a bullet fired. 000 Once again, I urge President Rodrigo Duterte to dispose corrupt politicians in our midst. If we kill the drug lords and everyone con-

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MELBOURNE, Australia––One reason why Filipinos are still wary of a charter change initiative could be the reality that this move has always been viewed as an underhanded scheme to extend the term of a sitting president. President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. (1965-1986) was able to do it in 1973, albeit with the help of Martial Law. President Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1998) tried it in 1997 with the help of a group called the People’s Initiative for Reform Modernization and Action (PIRMA). President Joseph Estrada (1998-2001) tried as well in 2000 with his Constitutional Correction for Development or CONCORD. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2001-2010) with the rabid support of then House Speaker Jose de Venecia tried her luck also in 2006 through a purported, but actually government led, people’s initiative called Sigaw ng Bayan. Unfortunately, the last three presidents in this list not only failed in their attempts to change the constitution, but they also failed in changing the people’s negative attitude towards constitutional reform. And as to whether the popularity of President Rodrigo Duterte can help him and his team of federalists punch through the barricades put up by doubters and opponents alike, this remains to be seen. But the biggest hurdle to constitutional reform is the Filipino’s level of ignorance of the constitution itself. I am boldly making this supposition because I know for a fact that many Filipinos are not aware of the significance of February 2. To remember this particular date is extremely important because it is said that a nation’s relationship to its constitution plays a huge part in its evolution as a democratic republican state. A country that genuinely values its constitution would be more orientated towards the rule of law than one that does not. Indeed, a society that truly believes in constitutional values will be most likely more inclusive than one that does not. Therefore, a nation which treats its constitution both as a foundational document and as an existential guide to political life will be at a high stage of democratic maturity. Sadly, Filipinos may not be at this level yet. Let me elaborate

on this further. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 211 series of 1988 issued by President Cory Aquino, February 2 is officially designated as Constitution Day in the Philippines. The purpose of establishing this special day is as follows— “WHEREAS, in order to instill in the hearts and minds of the Filipino people the democratic principles and the noble and lofty ideals enshrined in the Constitution, it is but fitting that a day be set aside as CONSTITUTION DAY to give the Filipino people the opportunity to consecrate and dedicate themselves to the Constitution and ponder on the significance thereof.” I conducted an informal survey in my immediate community to determine the level of awareness about our nation’s Constitution Day. The results are pathetic and revealing at the same time. An uncle of mine summarized it quite well—“The meaning of Constitution Day to many of our people is as murky as the polluted Pasig River.” Relatives who work in government have told me that they do not do anything special to commemorate Constitution Day. Colleagues and friends employed in top universities in the country told me exactly the same story. Surprisingly, it seems that even law schools do not even recognize the significance of this day. And it is deeply unfortunate that primary and secondary schools do not use this occasion to improve our youth’s knowledge and comprehension of our Constitution. However, the most disappointing result is that practically all of the people I asked were not even aware that February 2 is designated as Constitution Day. The 1987 Constitution is the utmost symbol of Philippine statehood. It is the central institution in our political system. Hence, it is utterly incredible how February 2 easily slips past our collective minds every year. It becomes even more embarrassing knowing that both our former colonizers actually celebrate a Constitution Day. Americans celebrate this occasion on September 17. Curiously, this holiday is not observed by giving the day off to workers. The significance of this day is commemorated by (re)educating the populace about the United States Constitution. Government institutions are required to hold programs that highlight the history of the American Constitution. See filipinos, page A5

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Duterte challenged: present proof vs generals LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies?” (Proverbs 4:2, the Holy Bible). -oooACCUSING WITHOUT PROOF IS HEIGHT OF IRRESPONSIBILITY: With the grave and deadly accusations made by President Duterte the other day against five generals of the Philippine National Police, charging them as protectors of drug lords who are responsible for the proliferation of illegal drugs in the Philippines, one would think that he would right away present proof showing the culpability of the generals. After all, Duterte is a lawyer, a former prosecutor, a former mayor and a former lawmaker, who had been trained under the principle that mere accusations would not be enough to prove the guilt of anyone, and that if one accuses another with a crime, he, the accuser, must be ready to substantiate his claims. Yet, quite glaringly, all that Duterte did was to accuse. He did not offer any piece of evidence against any of the generals, although the

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Schools and universities are likewise obliged to conduct activities that promote the values and principles enshrined in the constitution. One the other hand, Spain celebrates its Constitution Day on December 6. Not surprisingly, this day means no work for all people. Nonetheless, this time is also used to enhance the community’s understanding and appreciation of the national constitution. Given the ignorance and indifference to our Constitution Day unravelled by my informal survey, it appears that the “democratic principles” and the “noble and lofty ideals” enshrined in this sublime document are not yet properly instilled in our hearts and minds. Public survey results sadly confirm this. In 2002, a Social Weather Station poll showed that three out of four Filipinos readily admit that they need to be better informed about the Constitution. Whereas a 2014 Pulse Asia “Ulat ng Bayan” survey showed that 70% of Filipinos have “little or no knowledge” about our charter. These numbers do not inspire confidence at all on the polity’s readiness for constitutional reform. The knock-out blow would be the deafening silence from pundits and commentators on the very distinct possibility that the Chief Executive, the Sen-

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accusations hurled against them by the highest officer of the land already destroyed their names, their careers, and their reputations, and sent their families agonizing in shame. With due respect, what Duterte did was, to me, the height of irresponsibility! -ooo“STICK TO DUE PROCESS”: And, I am not alone in this perception. Lawyer Patricio Patnubay Liboon, the grand archon of the UP College of Law Sigma Rho Fraternity who inducted me as a Sigma Rhoan, decried in his Facebook timeline, the shaming and branding under the present government, because of the possibility of abuse, and of mistakes. With his permission, I am reproducing Liboon’s post: “If i remember right, ate President and Speaker of the House will all be standing members of the same political party. For the critical question to ask here is, will the constitutional principles of separation of powers and check and balance still function? Indeed, from the constitutional stand-point, this scenario is utterly objectionable. In view of the Filipino’s still precarious relationship with the Constitution, I reiterate the suggestion for avid proponents of constitutional reform in the administration to initiate first a preparatory step in the form of a massive civic education campaign on constitutional principles for local communities. I predict that after undergoing this political exercise, Filipinos from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi, will be able to see themselves not merely as passive observers in the sidelines but as continuing stakeholders to the enforcement of constitutional rules and tenets. And I truly believe that it is only upon reaching such a level of constitutional awareness can Filipinos confidently undertake the constitutional revision process. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Atty. Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco is a practicing lawyer. He is presently completing a Masters of Law and Development in Melbourne Law School. He recently published a book entitled, Rethinking the Bangsamoro Perspective.)

there was this point in American history where people were branded as communists and led away to prison. The idea was to keep America safe from the communists. The problem is, it was used for political and sinister purposes. “I support Duterte’s campaign against criminality. But, shaming and/or branding is bound to be abused. Mistakes do happen too. A branded person whose reputation is sullied would have diffculty in regaining whatever was lost in the process. My two cents on this is: stick with what is time tested. Stick to the law and the observance of due process.” -ooo-

“DETAILS, PLEASE”: My editor in a Cagayan De Oro newspaper, Herbie Gomez, chimed in: “I can’t wait to read a report about the evidence against the generals linked to the illegal drug trade. To my disappointment, I came across none as of this posting. What I see are stupid ‘Tards linking the named generals to a defeated presidential candidate and the fishy Novotel gathering shortly before the elections. “OK, so the generals were or are partisan. But why is that evidence of drug links? That merely suggests that the police generals were partisan, that they may have supported one of the President’s rivals.

Now, that is suspect. If the President’s pronouncements were based on A-1 info which is likely the case, and given that he already named and disgraced these generals in public--and shamed their families, it would only be proper for him to give details. Evidence, please…” -oooD U T E R T E C HA L LENGED: PRESENT PROOF VS GENERALS: In the radio program “Tambalang Batas at Somintac” (aired at DZEC, 1062 kHz, Mondays to Fridays, at 6 a.m.), my partner, Vic Somintac (DZEC’s Malacanang reporter), and I hurled a challenge on Wednesday, July 06, 2016, to Duterte and his government: disclose

the details of the generals’ participation in the illegal drugs trade, to justify the public and dramatic accusation against them, made by the President no less. -oooPLEASE WATCH OR LISTEN: “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, a newscommentary radio program, aired at DZEC 1062 kHz and other Radyo Agila provincial stations, at http:// www.eaglebroadcasting. net/radyoagila and at www. youtube.com (type DZEC Radyo Agila Tambalang Batas at Somintac 1062 Live), 6 to 7 in the morning, Philippine time. Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

Cleaning other people’s house THINK a minute. A man walked into a crowded store in a small town. It was noisy and full of people. Everybody was talking and going about their own business when suddenly a woman yelled out loudly to a man: “Hey two-timer! Did your wife finally forgive you?” That store which was loud and noisy suddenly became amazingly quiet. Why? Because a nice, juicy bit of gossip was just thrown out and nobody wanted to miss it! Someone said that when we gossip about others it’s like forcing our way into someone else’s house to clean it for them. We do it not because we’re being kind and helpful, but so we can make them look bad and show everybody else how dirty that person’s life is. The worse we make them look, the better we think we will look in comparison. But it’s usually the opposite. People usually know how good you are by what you say about others, not by what others say about you. Do you remember the

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person’s life you have the right and responsibility to correct is your own. rhyme: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” It’s not true! Many people have been hurt far more by criticism and gossip than by sticks and stones. Even if it is true that a teenager got into trouble,

or that man committed adultery, or that person said something very wrong, they may have learned from their mistake and changed already. But our cruel, unkind gossip about them is wrong and evil, and something we ourselves need to start changing today! The only person’s life you have the right and responsibility to correct is your own. That other person’s life is their own problem. It is not your job or right to talk about it to others. Remember, “What goes around comes around.” So the same bad things we told about others might also happen to us! Then,

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THE Philippine National Bank (PNB) heralds its 100year anniversary this July with the launching of its commemorative coffee table book PNB: One Hundred Years of Service Excellence. The book is a celebration of a company’s history, one parallel to that of the nation. The bank, created through a PNB Bill drafted by its first president Dr. Henry Parker Willis, opened its Escolta office on July 24, 1916. The only bank authorized to issue legal tender, PNB functioned for sometime as the Philippines’ de facto central bank. Although it was privatized 20 years ago, PNB remains to be a financial institution that keeps the common Filipino’s needs at heart, working tirelessly through the nation’s storied past. The bank has been around long enough to survive two occupations, World

War II, the terms of nearly every Philippine president, and the Martial Law years. Throughout that history, PNB has managed not only to continue its service to the Filipino people, but to expand its reach across the country, and constantly make its way towards globalization. One Hundred Years of Service Excellence is a 300page journey rendered not only through astute writing, but a generous collection of images of the bank and the nation from the last 10 decades. Archival film photos are paired with stunning present-day images, classic advertisements and celebrity endorsements for PNB, and the expansions and innovations the company continues to make today. Less a chronicle of personalities than a document of historical shifts and achievements, the book

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

TEODOR P. GENTILLES CASE NO. 2016-10-1649 Applicant/s (2006-10-1145)

MAXIMIANO B. GALLETO –VENDOR CASE NO. 2016-10-1650 JESUS C. SUELLO –VENDEE 2011-10-1168 Applicant/s

RAMIL ZACARIA Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-963

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension with amendment and substitution of certificate of public convenience to operate (GT) UV EXPRESS service on the route ;Cagayan de Oro City to Malaybalay City –Valencia City via Kalilangan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 7, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 19TH day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Camp Evangelista and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 7th day of July,2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: July 7, 2016

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of sale and transfer with Extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to Operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Patag –Apovel via West Bound Terminal and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this4th day of July,2016.

MDN: July 7, 2016

CASE NO. 2016-10-1597

CASE NO. 2016-10-1653 (2011-10-1460) (2011-10-958)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of sale and transfer of a certificate of public convenience with extension of validity and consolidation of cases to operate PUJ service on the route ;ROUTE 1; LOOP SERVICE with the use of TWO(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 4th day of July,2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: July 7, 2016

CASE NO. 2016-10-1654 2011-10-1146

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with Substitution of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI AIRCONDITIONED service on the line ; Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of TWO(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 30TH day of June,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity with substitution of unit of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI AIRCONDITIONED service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 30th day of June,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Approval of extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service Along the line ;Iligan Proper –Buruun and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 5TH day of July ,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service along the line ;Iligan ProperTambo Gerona and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 5th day of July,2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: July 7, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City FAUSTO PALASAN NOB –VENDOR CASE NO. 2016-10-1656 ELEAZER P. PATLONAG –VENDEE (2011-10-1135) Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of sale and transfer with Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Carmen Market to Igpit –Opol and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 5th day of July, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: July 7, 2016

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From left: PNB Centennial Committee Chairman and SVP Christian Jerome O. Dobles, PNB Board Advisers William Lim & Joseph Chua, PNB Centennial Committee VP Janette Y. Abad Santos, Media Wise Communications, Inc. CEO Ramoncito Cruz, PNB Chairman Florencia Tarriela, PNB Vice Chairman Felix Enrico Alfiler, PNB Directors Michael G. Tan & Carmen K. Tan, PNB Centennial Coffee Table Book Editor Alfred Yuson, PNB President Reynaldo A. Maclang and PNB Director Florido Casuela (MediaWise Photo)

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: July 7, 2016

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Case No.2016-10-054 (2011-10-445) (2010-10-2071) (2005-10-1765)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with consolidation of cases to operate PUJ service on the line ;Kisolon to Kibawe-Malaybalay City –Valencia City –MVC –Lantapan –Cabanglasan (all in Bukidnon) and vice versa with the use of Three (3)unit.. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 5th day of July,2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: July 7, 2016

recognizes the company’s growth has not been the sole work of a few men and women, but of an entire organization of people working on all levels to adapt to the needs of the times as the change. A whole chapter of the book is dedicated to navigating PNB branches all over the Philippines, and the world, from Singapore to New York to London and beyond. It is a bank that knows Filipinos will always find their way to any place in the world and will need financial services to keep them in touch with their family back home. The magnificent, and unmistakably Filipino architecture of PNB buildings is a key focus of special section within the first chapter. PNB has always had Filipino aesthetics in mind, employing Pablo Antonio Sr. to design a handful of the bank’s provincial branches in the See PNB, page A7

CASE NO. 2016-10-1657 (2006-10-030)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Carmen Market –Talakag Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 14, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V,Regional Director,this 5th day of July,2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: July 7, 2016

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Islam... from page A1

grand-grandmother was a Muslim of the Tausug tribe. Call for peace In the wake of terror attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq and Bangladesh in the past few days, the Muslim community here has appealed for peace and prayer as they joined the millions of Islam believers all over the world in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Wednesday, July 6. What happened to the countries which were the target of terroristic acts by extremists has saddened the majority of the Muslims, who only want peace and congenial relationship with people of other faiths,” said Sahisa, the division chaplain of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag here. He said the bombings and killings of innocents were the handiwork of the few who want to disrupt the peace to achieve their evil intentions. Sahisa led the prayer during Wednesday’s Eid al-Fitr, and he also gave the khutba or sermon to the more than 2,000 Muslims who attended the celebration at the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center grounds, this city. “Let us pray for our brothers and sisters all throughout the world, whether Muslim or Christian, who are victims of evil deeds,” he said. Citing a prediction made by the Muslim prophet Muhammad of the “alamat al qiyama” or the day of judgment, Sahisa said the attacks are hatched by people who want advance their agenda by conquering the world and killing the innocent in the process. But, he reminded that Islam is a religion of peace and not of violence.

Muslim... from page A1

to become a Muslim. The three sisters’ “revertion” to Islam was sponsored by a Muslim Turkish, living in Cagayan de Oro City. Prior to the revertion ceremony, some 2,000 Muslims in this city joined the Eid’l Fitr prayer and listened to a sermon rendered by Ustadz Adzramien Sahisa, an army major and the division chaplain of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, here. Ustadz Sahisa appealed for peace and prayer as they joined the millions of Islam believers all over the world in celebrating Eid’l Fitr. Sahisa expressed grief over what is happening to other countries, which were the target of terror acts by extremists, including Muslim countries. “Muslims want peace and congenial relationship with people of other faiths,”

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ticularly the creation of the Mindanao Power Corporation tasked to develop the island’s hydroelectric power. Rodriguez said that the holding of the barangay elections would hamper all the pending legislations and the Con-con, which would By Priam F. Nepomuceno of Philippine News Agency take three years to deliberate prior to the holding of the After nearly a year in ducted by Joint Task Force sible for the killing of unplebiscite. Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) “Sulu” in coordination with armed soldiers in different captivity, a kidnapped trader Sulu Police Provincial Office areas in Jolo. The ASGs retreated leavwas freed by captors in Sulu and other law enforcement from page A1 prior to his turn-over to his ing behind the body of their Wednesday morning. to the police, his colWe s t e r n M i n d a n a o family. As this develops, fallen compatriot and a .45 league and the latter’s son Command (WESMINCOM) at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, caliber pistol. were shot by unknown as- spokesman Major Filemon troops from the 35th In“The conduct of focused sailants. Tan identified released vic- fantry Battalion conducting military operations in Sulu Saturnino “Jan” Es- tim as Araji Maani. focused military operations was believed to exert prestanio Jr., anchorman of He was freed at Barangay engaged an estimated 20 sure on the ASG to release dxRS-RMN Surigao and his Wanih Piyanjihan, Parang, ASG terrorists in Barangay their remaining kidnap 12-year-old son, JV, were Sulu at 10:45 a.m. Maligay, Patikul, for at least victims. To date, there are shot on June 30 outside Maani was kidnapped five minutes, killing one of nine foreigners and three their house in Barangay last July 27, 2015 in Zam- the bandits. locals believed to still be in Rizal, this city. Tan said these brigands the hands of the bandits,” boanga City. The gunmen also shot Counseling was con- are believed to be respon- said Tan. (PNA) a neighbor named Allan Canibel who happened to during the war, in an effort the Filipino may go. It’s an pass by the victims’ house to aid resistance against the institution that’s taken on at the time of the shooting. from page A6 Japanese. The bank was also the responsibility of bringAll the victims had been late 1930s. He would central to financial recovery ing financial services to the discharged from the hospital eventually be declared a after the war, helping both nation, and done its work but were still recuperating. National Artist.Other ar- big industries and small- quietly and diligently for Estanio said he feel frus- chitects that worked on time business owners get the past century. trated over what he called PNB’s offices in Makati back on their feet in a time Ultimately, the book the slow investigation of the in the 1960s were Carlos when the nation was merely makes for a testament to a case by the police. He and Arguelles and Juan Nakpil. at the cusp of independence. bank that continues to find his children sought refuge Rounding out the group In the latter parts of the its place in the everyday life in an undisclosed location was Jun Palafox, who in book, we find the place of Filipinos, serving their for their safety. the 1990s, envisioned the PNB has made for itself needs with a characteristic A day after the shoot- current main office in Pasay. today through gorgeously warmth and excellence. ing, Supt. James Mejia, the The book is keenly aware shot photographs of PNB One Hundred Years provincial police director not only of PNB’s history, branches all across the of Service Excellence is was relieved. but the way it’s been woven world. They’re spaces big published by Philippine Mejia told MindaNews into the needs of a nation and small, surrounded by National Bank with editoon Sunday that Estanio’s case that’s also come into its own the mundane day-to-day rial services, design and is still under investigation. over the last century. For activities of common people. photography provided by In his recent broadcasts, instance, the bank issued PNB remains strong and Media Wise CommunicaEstanio had criticized the Philippine Guerrilla Notes relevant as ever, wherever tions, Inc./Muse Books. proliferation of illegal gambling, illegal drugs and alleged corruption by public officials and some government line agencies, accordCagayan Electric Power & Light Company, Inc. ing to Gay Tiu, the radio station manager. 2 July 2016 Days before the shooting Estanio said an individual had threatened him reNOTICE to Customers garding his tirade against from page A1 the proliferation illegal CEPALCO to Adopt a Compressed Work-Week Schedule for the holding of the gambling machines in the city. (Roel N. Catoto/MinCon-Con. For NON-FRONTLINE Depts. Starting July 4, 2016 He said that it is prefer- daNews) able that the delegates to the The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCon-Con should be elected from page A2 CO) would like to inform its customers and the public in general by district than by province sincerity and commitor by the region. that starting July 4, 2016, the non-frontline departments of the Rodriguez said that the ment to his faith. It promotes company will be adopting a compressed work-week schedule [9 holding of the barangay understanding, peace, symworking hours from Monday to Thursday and 8 working hours on election could hamper the pathy and love for fellow human beings,” he added. Fridays], thereby eliminating work on Saturday mornings. deliberation of the Con-Con because of priority legisla- (PNA) tion pending in Congress. The FRONTLINE DEPTS however which include customer “These pending legisla- Mindanao Daily servicing, service applications and tellering for bill payments TARPS-STICKERS-NEWS tions are among the priority WILL CONTINUE WITH THE EXISTING OFFICE HOURS WHICH programs of the Duterte administration,” Rodriguez INCLUDE SATURDAY MORNINGS IN ALL CEPALCO OFFICES. said. Rodriguez cited the Similarly, CEPALCO’s 24-Hour Customer Service Center pending legislation for the will remain operational. creation of the Mindanao Railway Corporation that the Aquino administration We hope all CEPALCO customers and the public in general abandoned. will be guided by this announcement. He said that the Congress has also started to tackle plans for the construction of a Central Mindanao Airport in Bukidnon. Released by: The Central Mindanao Airport would serve the nearby neighboring prov857-8447,74-53-80 inces and cities in Southern Marilyn A. Chavez and Southwestern Mindanao Assistant Vice President regions, Rodriguez said. Head, Customer & Community Relations Dept. He said Congress is also mdntarps@gmail.com focusing on the power legMDN: July 7, 2016 islations in Mindanao, parsaid Sahisa. He said the bombings and killings of innocents were the handiwork of the few who want to disrupt the peace to achieve their evil intentions. Sahisa led the prayer during Wednesday’s Eid al-Fitr, and he also gave the “khutba” or sermon to the more than 2,000 Muslims who attended the celebration at the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center grounds, this city. “Let us pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the world, whether Muslim or Christian, who are victims of evil deeds,” added Sahisa. Citing a prediction made by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) regarding the day of judgment, Sahisa said the attacks are hatched by people who want to advance their agenda by conquering the world and killing the innocent in the process. He reminded Muslims who attended the prayer that Islam is a religion of peace and not of violence. More than 3,000 individuals had either “converted” or “reverted” to Islam in Cagayan de Oro to date, Sahisa said. Most of the new Muslims, he added, had decided to become followers of Islam by doing research on this religion. For Christine, a 21-yearold student, becoming a Muslim was a decision she made based on what she had learned from friends and from her own inquiry. Christine, who used to be a Roman Catholic believer, said her maternal grand-grandmother of the Tausug tribe and Muslim friends played a big role in their being a “revert” now.

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