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he 25th National Statistics Month opened yesterday at Limketkai Rotunda. The celebration is literally a month long – each day, government agencies (including local government units) and private partners contribute an event for the festivity. The revelry yesterday
started with the unveiling of an exhibit by the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Education and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,
among others. The exhibit in itself is a contest with the winners to be revealed during the culminating activity of the 25th National Statistics Month on October 30. During the opening of the celebration which is anchored on the theme Solid and Responsive Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional Economic
Integration, Mayor Oscar Moreno lauded the mathematicians who are working in the Philippine Statistics Authority, saying their work is important for government to base their decisions on lots of key matters such as the economy and disaster preparedness, to cite two examples. Moreno said that even LGUs nowadays heavily rely on statistics.
As the nation enters into full ASEAN integration next year, Moreno challenged the statisticians to do even better for the Philippines to become one, if not the most competitive country in the ten-member Association of Southeast Nations. Incidentally, this is the first National Statistics Month celebration that two agencies – the Na-
tional Statistics Office and the National Statistics Coordination Board – have merged into one Philippine Statistics Authority. While the opening rite went on, 15 students from various high schools in the city performed an onthe-spot poster making contest, again anchored on the theme of this year’s Nat’l Stat. | Page C2
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ay nangako ba sa iyo at hindi tinupad ang kanyang pangako? How did it made you feel? Maniniwala ka ba agad, kung siya ay nangako ulit? I can vividly remember when I was 6 year old; I was so excited to watch the premier showing of the TV series Wonder Womanof Linda Carter. (Throw back na throw back di ba.) I was waiting for this for weeks. It was around 6pm and I was in front of the TV tube eagerly waiting for it. Then, my father asked everyone to dress up; to go and eat out with him. I politely declined and informed my dad I was busy and had a special appointment with Wonder Woman. My dad insisted, but I stood my ground. No amount of convincing power and bribing can make me change my mind. My father being a brilliant sweet talker; then told me, “Anak, sumama ka na… this is what I can PROMISE you, once we come home, I will call the TV station and ask them to replay it for you. Nakakain ka na at makakanoond ka pa! How does that sound?” “Wow, what a great deal!” I hurriedly dressed up and went with them. Once we came home, I hurriedly sit in front of the TV and asked my dad, “Pa, tawag ka na, para mare play na yung show.” What my dad said was, “Tulog ka na, binibiru lang kita!” Wow! Pare! Ano ba yan! Walang basagan ng trip! Because of the broken promise, I felt my world fall apart. From that day on, I went into severe depression. I started to drink
at age 6, and started to take drugs at 7 years of age. Wait! Baka maniwala kayo. Wow, naman naging addict dahil kay Wonder Woman. Hahahaha, Laugh Out Loud!!! Kidding aside, from that time on, anything that my dad say, was hard to believe. The impact that it left my mind and heart was indelible and unforgettable. What probably the mind forgets; the heart remembers. Let this be a lesson to anyone who is reading this blog now. You may make a promise and may not take it seriously. For the people who believe in it, this is a big deal for them. Never make a promise that you cannot keep. It is better to under promise but over deliver; rather than over promise but under deliver. This is what God has instructed us on Matthew 5:36, 37 “And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” Let your yes be yes, and no be no. If you cannot fulfil it, just say it. Do not make people expect for nothing. In other words, huwag mong paasahin ang tao. Breaking your promise can break the person too.
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time you do not fulfil your promise. Unting-unti nababawasan ang tiwala sa iyo ng mga tao. You will be just like the boy who cried wolf. The boy kept on shouting wolf but there was no wolf. But when the real wolf came, nobody came to help him. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROMISES YOU CANNOT KEEP! To the… PARENTS PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROMISES YOU CANNOT KEEP! “Anak, huwag kang mag-aalala ibibili kita niyan pag-sweldo ko na o pag-birthday mo na.” Put the date on your calendar, once you have the money, you go and buy it. It maybe small for you but it is a big deal for your kids. SPOUSES PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROMISES YOU CANNOT KEEP! “Honey, huwag kang mag-alala, busy lang ako, pag medyo may time, idadate kita.” After 2 years, wala pa ring date! This will break the heart of your spouse.
BROKEN PROMISE = BROKEN PEOPLE Hindi lang masisira ang buhay ng ibang tao. Ultimately, ikaw din ang masisira! If you do not mean what you say, eventually people will not anymore believe what you say. Your credibility is slowly chipped off every BOSSES PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROMISES YOU CANNOT KEEP! “Once you close this deal, I will give you a raise
Nat’l Stat. from page C1 National Statistics Month celebration. As with the exhibit, the winners of the poster making will be announced during the culmination. The participants are representatives from Puerto National High School, Cagayan de Oro National High School, Kauswagan National High School, East Gusa National High School, Regional Science High School, Xavier University High School, Lourdes College High School, Canitoan National High School, Tablon National High School, Lumbia National High School, Lapasan National High School, Agusan National High School, Corpus Christi School, Kong Hua School and Capitol University Basic Education Department. Meanwhile, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas used the opportunity during the event to
and promote you.” The deal was closed but the promotion and raise never came. This is one of the best ways to demotivate your employees. OFFICEMATES PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROMISES YOU CANNOT KEEP! “Pare, do not worry, ako ang bahala, tatapusin ko yung trabaho. Hindi ka maiipit.” Then when the deadline came, you made excuses for you not to finish it. This is a big turn off to your teammates. CHILDREN PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROMISES YOU CANNOT KEEP! “Yes mom, I will make sure that I will come home
launch its own inter-agency coin recirculation contest. The contest aims to develop awareness among government personnel on the Coin Recirculation Program, with the BSP representative saying that the country has a very inequitable distribution of coins. There were also lectures on An Improvement of the Use of Likert Scaling by Dr. Jonald Pimentel of MSU-IIT as well as a short presentation of the competitiveness report by a representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 10. Other activities in support to the celebration include a tree-growing activity in barangay Balulang on October 15, gross regional domestic product (GRDP) discussion forum on October 17, an inter-agency statistical quiz show on October 30 during the culmination and a basic statistics training.
on time.” “Bakit ngayon ka lang umuwi, alas onse na, sabi mo uuwi ka ng seven pm.” This is a sure easy way to break the trust and the heart of your parents. I cannot forget what my mentor Francis Kong told me, “You can lose everything, but do not lose your name and reputation. Huwag mong patalbugin ang iyong cheke. Kapag masira ka, wala ng magtitiwala sa iyo, at mahihirapan ka na makipagnegosyo. Ingatan mo and iyong pangalan at reputasyon. Yan ang isa sa puhunan ng tagumpay.” That advice really stuck in my head till now. To maintain the trust and confidence of the people I’m working with, I will protect the integrity and credibility. Money can be earned, but trust is hard
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to earn. It is better to KEEP the PROMISE, rather than making them. Mawala na ang lahat, huwag lang masira ang tiwala. Trust is just like glass; once it’s broken it is so hard to put it back together again. THINK. REFLECT. APPLY. When was the last time you made a promise that you did not keep? How did it affect your relationship with the people you’ve hurt? Are you ready to commit to God and yourself? Are you ready to change, not to make another promise you cannot keep? If you’re ready, please wait for my next blog on how you can keep your promise.
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October is Holy Rosary Month THE month of October is dedicated as Rosary Month which means that everyday here in the Philippines, religious folks who are volunteers in the Catholic church usually go out to homes of fellow faithful and say the rosary at each household every day for the whole month. This phenomenon is common in the country because we are predominantly Catholic. Here in Cagayan de Oro, this practice is somewhat felt more strongly in the suburban areas because as a high-end city, places such as Divisoria are already penetrated with commercialism more than ever and performing a block rosary there among the array of shops can already be considered a feat.
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But there are still a few institutions in the city which dedicate devotion to the rosary. For instance, Xavier University held a Living Rosary last night at their Church of the Immaculate Conception where students hold balloons in white and blue (the colors of Mary, the mother of Jesus) with each balloon representing a bead in the rosary i.e. ten Hail Marys per one Lord’s Prayer. Catholics believe that repetitive recitation of the Hail Mary is tantamount to calling the Lord’s Mom for intercession in their prayers to God. They believe that Mary, being the mother of Jesus himself, has enough influence to persuade her Holy Son to answer the prayers of the faithful. And as a Jesuit institution,
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PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - You may have lost your usual control of the purse strings and spent too much money lately, Pisces. Don’t worry about it. It’s all been for a good cause. It’s nothingyoucan’thandle,andcertainlynotenoughtobankruptyou.Thesituationisonlytemporary anyway. The financial picture looks great for you in the months to come. Make the most of it! ARIES (March 21 – April 19) - Generally you’re a very sociable person, Aries, and today you aren’t likely to slow down. Invitations to parties, from intimate coffee klatches to big neighborhood bashes, continue to come in. There may be too many to handle, so you might have to turn some of them down. That goes against your nature! You don’t want to miss anything. Pick the most important to you and leave the rest. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - You and other members of your household might suddenly decide to do one more thorough house cleaning, Taurus. Usually this would be a good idea, but today it doesn’t really need it, and you might work too hard and do too much. Do you really need to clean your closets now? Dust and vacuum, then spruce it up with some decorations, and that should be enough for now. Relax! GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - Too many people may be making demands on your time right now, Gemini. Some may have genuine concerns and need your assistance, but others have definite agendas that they really should deal with on their own. Use your intuition to tell the difference, because you won’t be able to help them all. A female friend might have the most urgent need. If you can only help one, help her.
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Daily HOROSCOPE CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - A lot of creative work may need to be finished by today, Cancer. If you’re professionally involved with writing, a deadline may loom. It could be difficult to get it done because family members and guests could constantly go in and out and keep you from concentrating. The best course of action might be to go somewhere quiet, like a library, and do your work there. Think about it! LEO (July 23 – August 22) - What’s happening in your community today that attracts crowds, Leo? A parade? A festival of some kind? Some friends may want you to go with them. You might think you’re too busy, but an hour or two away from your chores certainly won’t hurt. Take some time out. This is a time for having fun! Go if you want to. You could meet some interesting people.
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loons patterned after rosary beads into the clear morning sky. Now let’s do a Jam Bantigue and hit a trivia question: Did you know that the Rosary Month was started by Pope Leo XIII in 1891? Now you know!
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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - Too many phone calls and visits may be on the agenda today, Aquarius. You might also have a few last-minute errands to run in your neighborhood. It won’t be easy, probably because of crowds and traffic. Nonetheless, your sense of excitement and enthusiasm will help you tolerate conditions that would normally be very frustrating. Furthermore, you’re having fun! Go to it.
Xavier University is quite active in Marian devotions such as the Rosary Month. Of course, other colleges in Cagayan de Oro which are owned by Catholic orders such as Lourdes College hold their own class or block rosaries everyday. And then the practice is also being tolerated in government and even private offices especially whose owners or agency heads are Catholic lay leaders in their respective communities. By the end of month, each parish in the archdiocese will hold a culmination of Rosary Month which is usually held just before sunrise. The closing rite, accompanied of course by the recitation of the rosary and a Mass, will be quite a spectacle as each parish will release bal-
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Special Gospel of the day: Matthew 5:17-19- For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one title shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven: The statements of Jesus that “He never destroys the law of God” is “really true” since He taught us the essence of this laws. Matthew 19:1624-And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why calls thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He said unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shall do no “murder,” Thou shall not commit adultery, Thou shall not steal, Thou shall not
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bear false witness, Honor thy father and [thy] mother: and, Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself. In Matthew 22:37-40-Jesus said unto him, Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shall “love your neighbor as thyself.” Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhDTony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PMMondays, Tuesday @ 3:30 PM and 2:00 AM Sundays. God loves you!!!
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - You may be too free with your money right now, Virgo. You’re usually careful with it, but the spirit of generosity and abundance is definitely upon you. You’re more inclined to be generous with those you care about. After all is said and done, you could panic, but don’t. You’re good at making money. A little belt tightening later is entirely possible, and it won’t hurt you. Follow your heart - within limitations. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - You usually love to talk, Libra, but right now you’ve probably reached your limit. You’ve attended a number of gatherings and talked to a lot of people over the past week or so, and now you want to sit quietly at home. If friends or family members insist on your going out with them, don’t be afraid to say no. Everyone knows how busy you’ve been. Take some time to yourself and relax. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - Have you been indulging in too many goodies, Scorpio? You might feel under the weather because of all this abundance. You probably should take it easy. Think about reorganizing your priorities. Is a second piece of chocolate cakemoreimportantthanyourenergyandhealth?Indulgingcanbeimportanttoyourpsyche, but don’t forget about moderation - and don’t forget that there are many other ways to indulge. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - It has been said that you can never have too many friends, Sagittarius, but today you might wonder if perhaps you do. Your phone could be ringing off the hook. One person after another will be soliciting you for advice and your famous shoulder to cry on. Be patient. One day you may need that person to be there for you. Try to listen and keep your sense of humor about you. CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - A public gathering of some kind could attract you and your family tonight, Capricorn. Perhaps you will arrange to meet some friends there. You may feel good just being out with those you love, but you’re likely to be tired by the end of the event. Make sure you fortify yourself with nourishing food during the day. Take care of yourself so you can have some fun.
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MUST INTRAMURALS 2014
It’s Game of Thrones CDO style
THE Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) community, including alumni and guests, converged at the MUST Grounds last September 24–27 to participate and witness the annual University Intramurals. On this year, the event was inspired by the popular television series Game of Thrones further giving a theme: What are you fighting for? Four colleges in the main campus, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Policy Studies, Education and Management (CPSEM), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) and College of Industrial and Information Technology (CIIT) and its three satellite campuses, namely, Jasaan (Misamis Oriental), Panaon and Oroquieta City (both located in Misamis Occidental) competed during this annual games. Spearheaded by the university’s Supreme Student Council, the four-day intramurals enveloped the conduct of various sport activities and special events. On the opening day, a basketball exhibition game between MUST and Cepalco, and
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MUST and Capitol University happened at the university gymnasium. There was also a unit character competition, unity dance and cheerleading competition where the College of Engineering and Architecture emerged as champions. September 25 marked the start of sports activities such as basketball, badminton, chess, dart, sepak takraw, table tennis and volleyball. In addition, extra-curricular activities were also conducted like Amazing Race and fiesta games. Forms of entertainment also gave colors to the event. These include Pop Idol Season 3 grand finals, K-Pop dance show-off, cosplay, e-games, open band
fest and acoustic night. Search for Mr. and Ms. MUST 2014, considered as the biggest highlight, also took place during the second day. College of Arts and Sciences representative, Krizz Ann Dailo and Carl Dominic Fajardo of College of Industrial and Information Technology, were crowned as Mr. and Miss MUST, respectively. More over, t hird d ay brought out sports activities, dance sports and extracurricular activities that included band competition and modern and contemporary dance competition. Audience were also entertained with MUSTean band fest, Game
of Thrones variety show and fashion show. The fourth day concluded the Intramurals through sports activities championship and night of proclamation. In the end, College of Engineering and Architecture champed the Intramurals gaining 2,761 over-all points. College of Arts and Sciences followed as the first runner-up with 2,049 points. CIIT, Oroquieta Campus and CPSEM are the second, third and fourth runners-up, respectively. They were then followed by Panaon and Jasaan campuses. MUST is holding this event each year to remind its constituents the value of
sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie. Prior to the four-day games, a lot of preparations were being made. Furthermore, contingents went to lots of practice
and performance assessment in order to give the best. The success of university intramurals is the product of investments that entire MUST has made. Kudos!
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