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First residential resort in Northern Mindanao
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oral Resort Estates, Northern Mindanao’s first residential resort launches its Mediterraneantype clubhouse. Sprawled on the northern part of the estate, the 1,000-square meter clubhouse houses an open lounge, a restaurant, and 3 function rooms which can effect seating anywhere from 10 to 70 persons. The infinity pool, gazebo, parks and playground, meditation garden, and viewdeck complete the setting. A hanging
bridge is also built leading to the half-a-kilometer stretch of beachfront. Next to be built are the floating jetty, putting green, aquasports area and pool by the sea. To complement nature and the environment, home designs follow the Balinese architectural style featuring wide verandas. Coral Resort Estates, owned and developed by A Brown Company, Inc., was launched in October 2013 and is the first residential resort estates in
Northern Mindanao. It is strategically located in Initao, Misamis Oriental. Coral Resort Estates is seated about 60 kilometers west of Cagayan de Oro City and 29 kilometers east of Iligan City. It is 27 kilometers southwest of the new Laguindingan International Airport. Overlooking the tranquil waters of Iligan Bay, Coral Resort Estates offers a sanctuary for the privileged few. A great way to enjoy your weekend…in your own resort home. For members’ and memberrecommended-guests’ functions
at the Coral Resort clubhouse, call the Xavier Sports and Country Club at 088-8588942. For inquiries on residential lots, call the A Brown Co. Marketing Office at 0917-7938785 or 0999-8892946, email at marketing_cdo@abrown.ph or check out www.abrown.ph. A Brown Company, Inc. is also the owner and developer of Xavier Estates, Teakwood Hills, Ventura Residences in Cagayan de Oro, Valencia Estates and Mountain Pines Farm in Bukidnon and West Highlands in Butuan City.
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MIRACLES STILL DO HAPPEN http://www.chinkeetan.com/
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“I am running out of hope.” “I do not think I can still get out of this financial debt.” “I want to give up on my marriage.” “I don’t think my parents can still change.” “I want to close down my losing business.” It is so easy to live in frustration and depression if you are going through these situations. It is so easy to say quit and wanting to give up. But before you thrown in the towel say “QUIT!” Have you ever heard of the word called “MIRACLE?” That is the reason why there is such a word for it to be fulfilled. A few months ago, I was invited to speak in a conference in a public restaurant. We were running late so I had to rush into the hall. When I was putting on my jacket I accidentally left my two phones on the couch where I was sitting. After speaking for more than two hours, I asked my assistant if my phones are with him. He said it wasn’t with him. We looked inside my bag and all the table but still can’t find it. We were trying to call the phone but no one was answering. I was breaking into cold sweat resigned to the fact that both of my phones are lost. Creating scenarios that my phone was stolen and the phone will be lost forever. I know it will take a miracle for me to see my phone again. But the Holy Spirit reminded me that I need to
be in faith and believe that God can restore my phone. I know it was a long shot but there is nothing to lose but everything to gain. So I just simply prayed and asked my staff to go back to where we came from. After 15 minutes, he came up smiling and very excited to report that he was able to retrieved the phones. When I asked “Where did you find it?” He said, “It was just lying on the couch and no one took it.” Now that is a miracle, two smart phones just sitting on the couch; it is a miracle as if God made it invisible so that no one can see it so it can be returned back to me. Now, that is the power of God. Just like the miracle Jesus used to do. He can make the lame walks, the blind sees, the mute talks and the deaf hears. Your situation may not be a life and death situation but the good news is God cares, no matter how small or big your concern maybe. So if you are going through tough times and an impossible situation. Your business maybe failing. Your marriage is at the edge of the cliff. Your parents are not getting along and the brink of divorce. Your financial burden is so deep that you are losing eat and sleep over it. Never lose hope! It maybe impossible to you but it is not impossible to God. Do not tell God how impossible our situation maybe, why don’t you tell your situation how big and impossible our God is. THINK. REFLECT. APPLY. What impossible situation are you going through now? Do you feel that it is kind of hopeless? Have you come to the point that you have surrendered it fully and believe that God is the only answer?
Member Arnel Siapno, Treas, Hannibal Dimalanta, Pres/ Jun Po, Sec. Gen. Kervin Lim, Director Jhun garcia, V-Pres, Raymund Pidor.
Brgy. Officials of Balangona meeting with Councilor Chua and Mr. Adriano Po Jr., JCI Central Davao President and Marlon Gayog, MDM Davao Editor before the distribution. ...CHUA from Page C4
that even school supplies the parent can’t provide. Jose Abad Santos belongs among the poorest municipalities in the Phillipines based on a National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) report . The poorest municipality in the country is Siayan in Zamboanga del Norte with a poverty incidence of 79.9 percent followed by Bucloc in Abra with 77. 2 percent; Baliguian in Zamboanga del Norte, 75.3 percent; Jose Abad Santos in Davao del Sur, 72.3 percent; and Sarangani in Davao del Sur with poverty incidence of 72.1 percent. Ironically, it is
also a first class municipality in Region 11. He was moved by the situation of the people in town where the poverty rate is very high and he believes that education is the key to fight poverty. As a philanthropist, he tries his best to help those in need specially those younger generations. In 2010, he tried his luck in politics. He ran as vice-mayor in Jose Abad Santos but unfortunately he failed. But in 2013, he ran as an independent candidate. This time, he was elected as Councilor. This young legislator tries to make little change. He wants good governance, transparency but sometimes the bureauratic sys-
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tem in government is very hard to make change specially when your’e in the minority. That’s why he made projects in that place with his own initiative. Even the local government didn’t allocate budget for that very noble project Tulong Ko Kinabukasan Nyo, Kalusugan Alagaan Guto AyLabanan, a feeding program where 100 sacks of rice were given to 12,500 elementary pupils beneficiaries of Jose Abad Santos Davao Occidental and giving school supplies to those less fortunate pupils
in the town. Jonathan also joined Junior Chamber International (JCI) - Central Davao where he was fully supported by the group by his community outreach program. Lastly during this interview, I asked him, “What should you like people want you to remember?” “I want that people will remember me as a good leader, politician who has political will and helping those in need. I want also to be remembered as a good CEO in the business world.”
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Living in a divergent world IT definitely helps to view life from an unbiased perspective. Sure, each of us belongs to a specific caste or group. Say you are an MUST alumnus. And you’re working in Mindanao Daily. It is your duty to be loyal to your school. Or to your company, right? But you don’t have to heckle organizations that you don’t belong to. That is where discrimination comes in. Discrimination begets apathy. Violence. Hurt. And hatred by the ones who were hurt. More violence. It’s an endless grim cycle. The solution is simple. Don’t be biased against
persons who don’t belong to your circle. The moment I wake up, I breathe diversity in my day-to-day job. Each journalist needs to be one – totally detached from the persons he treats as news sources. Or in my case lifestyle and entertainment news sources. It’s not that hard. Just be yourself in dealing with people. No pretenses at all. When I interview a socialite fashionista, I treat her the same way I talk to a street kid who’s struggling to learn how to become a crafts carver. When I immerse myself in a hardcore metal jam session at
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Punchbowl, it’s the same way how I admire DJ Kyle Banaag. Or a violinist about to graduate from Lourdes College of Music. Or a Rap Batikos artist. The first time I was assigned as lifestyle editor way back in 2008, the first event I covered was a bikini open. I perceive the bikini open participants on the same footing to that of a Miss Cagayan de Oro candidate. The same goes with my music playlist. Whether Red Maningo or Marilyn Manson or the Heritage Singers is on, all of them are on shuffle. It’s the same when I eat.
Whether it’s kwek-kwek at Divisoria or something served at TGIF, they all go down my stomach… haha! Last September 23, I watched the Next Moves fifth anniversary concert. When I wrote a review piece about the concert, it’s the same passion I had while recalling the Geek Wars at Angelo’s the day after. And the opening of the renovated Museo de Oro. And the Dayeg Christian bands audition. And the Zumba sa Divisoria. And many more. While watching Lars von Trier’s Diary of a Nym-
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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - You’re more than a little bored at some point today -- but that’s not so unusual. What starts to get weird is the little signs that maybe you need to pay attention to this totally snooze-tastic topic. PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - Your love life has needed a jump-start for a little while and one comes today in an unusual form. If you’re single, look further than usual. If you’re coupled, try something totally new.
39. Inn 41. St. Elizabeth Ann 42. Minus DOWN 1. Stay 2. Culture medium 3. Enthusiast 4. Thallium symbol 6. Female chicken 7. Farthest point 8. Network of nerves 9. Strips off 10. Portuguese cape 11. Paradise 15. Evades 17. Tunefulness 21. Unruly 23. Cleverness 25. Ore diggers 26. Raises
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ARIES (March 21 – April 19) - Just because you’re moving slowly doesn’t mean you need to give up or quit the race. In fact, your pace is the smartest choice for the time being, as now and then everyone needs a recharge. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - Your energy is perfect for getting closer to someone -- romantically or otherwise. You can understand where they’re coming from in a way that may take them by surprise at first. GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - This is not the best time for major socializing -- you’ve got to focus on one person, if at all possible. Things may not really make much sense at first, but you can get to the heart of the mystery.
CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - Your social graces are accentuated today -- so much so that you may charm someone from head to toe. This could be a new work contact or even a new fling, so figure out what you want from them. LEO (July 23 – August 22) - You feel a bit more stubborn than usual -- so make sure that you’re not lashing out randomly! It’s one of those days when you could be asked to do more than you’re ready to do.
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of them. But UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is. See, he gets to meet the Pope. And the Dalai Lama too. He can mingle with an astronaut. Or a Palestinian refugee. Or the president of the American Chamber. How enviable can that be!
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phomaniac, it’s the same interest I had while watching John Woo’s Red Cliffs. Or Piolo Pascual’s On the Job. Or the four-hour long Norte. Or Annabelle. I am a practicing Roman Catholic but I never use the word “God” in my column. I simply refer to the Higher Being as Divinity or Almighty. That’s because I know there are some people here in CDO that are not monotheists. And I acknowledge that. There are only a handful of guys that practice divergence the utmost way and I look up to them as models. Nope, the Pope is not one
The Chameleon
Special Gospel of the day: Luke16:1931(November7, 2014-Friday) Luke 16:19-31-There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented:
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Saying says,” to be good it pays.” Look at the rich man who was sentenced to eternal fire due to his greediness. In Catechism for Filipino Catholics page 113- Greediness is one of the 7 capital sins. In Ephesians 5:5for this ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhDTony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009279551247: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays, Tuesday @ 3:30 PM and 2:00 AM Mondays. God loves you!!!
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - It’s time for you to consider travel -- your energy is just right for getting out of town or making big plans. If you’ve got a dream, now is the time to see if you can push for making it a reality. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - You’re in the middle of some new cultural moment -- you may even be the instigator! Now is a good time for you to step up and invite that new outsider into your inner circle. You’re irresistible! SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - Your opponent may be tougher than you think -- so don’t let your guard down! It’s a good day for opposition research and some careful strategic thinking. Things may start to get really weird quickly! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - You should find it a little easier to figure out any mysteries you face today -- things just make more sense to your left brain. Let it break problems down and build up solutions. CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - Your love life sees a sharp boost today -- maybe your sweetie wants to take things to the next level, or maybe you’ve got a hot date with someone totally new. In either case, your energy is just right!
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Councilor Chua together with JCI Central Davao Officers and Brgy. Officials, Teachers and Pupils of Balangonan Elementary School during the distribution of School Supplies
Jonathan Guillermo-Chua: Businessman, Philanthropist, Politician By MARLON GAYOG, Correspondent Davao City
MEET Jonathan Guillermo-Chua, 32 years of age - a businessman, philanthropist and politician. He’s the young and soft-spoken municipal councilor of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental. Jonathan was born in Davao City. He was a son from a prominent family in barangay Nuing, Jose Abad Santos. His father is Juanito Chua from Bacolod. His mother is Concepcion
Guillermo-Chua, a native of Jose Abad Santos. There are two siblings in the family - his only sister Marry Corrine Castillo now working in the Middle East. Jonathan started his career in business at 22 after his college at ADDU. He managed his own business in construction and electrical and construction hardware. Their family venture into agri-business - they have a coconut
plantation in Jose Abad Santos. While managing their plantation, Jonathan started his own business in construction and he’s doing well on his own business. His family is known for helping others specially those in need. In fact, his grandmother Ednacia Guillermo donated three hectares for school building and church lot where Edna Guillermo National High School and Catholic
Church in barangay Nuing were located. Jonathan was inspired by his lola and parents to help other people in his own capacity. And he’s willing to emulate what his parent told him. In 2008, he started to advocate giving school supplies and feeding the pupils to selected schools on his own initiative. He tris to help those students in need CHUA | Page C2
“Tulong Ko, kinabukasan Niyo”
P600,000 worth of School Supplies Beneficiaries. 12,500 Elementary Students of Jose Kitayo Primary School, Teachers and Brgy. Officials received the School Supplies Abad Santos Davao Occidental 2nd Released Brgy. Balangonan and Brgy. Kitayo and Feeding Program by JCI Central Davao and Councilor Chua Supported by: Councilor Jonathan G. Chua and JCI Central Davao
Councilor Chua talk to Ma’am Marife Principle, Teacher In-charge og Balangonan Elementary School before the distribution of School Supplies and Feeding Program.
Brgy. Captain Ofelia Garay Meeting with the Councilor Chua and received Medicines for the Barangay Constituents during the program.
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