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S the entirety of the Association of South East Asian Nations anticipates the great economic phenomenon known as the ASEAN integration of 2015, WORLDBEX, the Asia’s most anticipated building and construction exposition aspires to wield the onslaught of opportunities and mold it into realities that will catapult the industry into the forefront of economic ascendance. Celebrating their 20th year, WORLDBEX or the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition brings together more than 500 exhibiting companies and more than a thousand booths. With more industry players setting
its sight on the country, a rapid increase in construction activities is foreseen with the strong need to hasten modernization and urban development. This is why WORLDBEX is set to be bigger and better than ever. With a theme, “Building Visions in the realm of ASEAN integration,” the exposition will position itself as a powerful tool for industry players to connect with the right network for this new era and discover the next big thing in this intensely competitive atmosphere. Without the impetus to create and build, visions remain merely as visions. But ing to worry about. It will usher in a new era for the with WORLDBEX 2015, not only provide direction, construction and building you have absolutely noth- it will also be the catalyst to industry. Build visions and open up windows to the future. WORLDBEX 2015 will take place from 11-15
Ordinance regulating internet cafes gains support of DepEd-Tangub TANGUB CITY – The ordinance regulating the operation of internet cafe Café in the city has gained the support of the Department of Education, Division of Tangub City (DepEdTangub). City Ordinance No. 2007-08-459 prohibits the presence of minors, elementary pupils and high school students in any internet cafe, within the city proper or in the barangays, to operate or play the computers during school days from 7:30 a.m. up to 5:00 p.m. Thus, in a recent memorandum, Dr. Victoria G.
Gazo, schools division superintendent, has directed all school heads in the Division to conduct an orientation with pupils/students, teachers and parents for an awareness of the abovestated city ordinance. Per said ordinance pupils/students are allowed to operate/play the computers in the internet cafes only on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, and for research purposes, a group research should be done with the presence of their teacher or a written permission from their Teachers to be noted by the Principal.
March 2015 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), WTCMM East Wing A & B and the Philippine Trade Training Center. WORLDBEX 2015 will cover a total exhibi-
tion area of 30,000 square metres. For more information on WORLDBEX 2015, telephone (+63) 2 6569 239, email info@worldbex. com or visit www.worldbex.com
Meanwhile, the operation of internet café’s should be accessible to the public as private rooms and enclosed cubicle is strictly prohibited in the City, and inspection of compliance to the ordinance is required before the issuance of renewal of business permits by the City Treasurer’s Office or its authorized representatives. Violators of the ordinance will be fined P1,000, first offense, P3,000, second offense, and P5,000 and cancellation of business permit for third offense. (RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
TESDA Deputy Director General Irene M. Isaac discuss the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10647 otherwise known as 'An Act Strengthening the Ladderized Interface Between Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education' for Mindanao Regions this 27 January 2015 at Davao City. The presenters also include CHED Commissioner Ma. Rose B. Bautista, DepEd Assistant Secretary Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo, and CHED Director Amelia A. Biglete. (Photo by John D. Simborios, MDN)
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DepEd programs: In the fight to overcome problems in Education By Brenda D. Mante Head Teacher II Minsacuba Elementary School & Bangonbangon Elementary School Claveria District I
Poverty is one of the major reasons behind the challenging rate of drop-outs and out-of-school youths in the country. In fact, 36 percent of students in year 2012 has been reported in dropping out after elementary and only 44 percent graduate in high school because of different reasons including financial instability. This is also the main fact
behind different educational programs implemented by the government. GO! Education or Greater Opportunities! Education is a program designed also for the same purpose. This is being realized through tapping and seeking support and contribution from big organizations that assist education sector, such as Philippines Business for Education, Australian
Agency for International Development, United States Agency for International Development and many others. “Abot Alam” project is also one program that ease access of education in the country. It is a nationwide campaign that intends to improve the delivery of free and quality education and also aims to achieve zero percent out-ofschool youth by the outset of 2016. It is true that numerous problems envelopes the education system in the Philip-
pines. Financial instability, family problems, access on education, lack of interest and confidence, personal crisis and the like might just few of these so-called problems. However, fact cannot be denied that there are also several programs implemented to further address and fight these problems. Education should is a priority. All involved parties should just have to be responsive to continue the fight for education.
K to 12: Preparing Filipino graduates in global arena By Mary Jane C. Birondo School In-charge Sta. Cruz Elementary School Claveria I District Claveria, Misamis Oriental
President Benigno Aquino, the current leader of the Philippines, approved K+12 Basic Education Program in the faith that a 12-year program is an adequate number of years for Filipinos in learning basic education. Other than this, he also believed that a change of country’s educational system will enhance the learning of every Juan dela Cruz, igniting a tool for him to be success-
ful. Thus, he is standing firm in changing the old system. Early before K to 12 implementation, Philippines is the last in Asia and one of the three countries worldwide, other than Angola and Djibouti, having ten-year pre-university cycle. K to 12 is composed of kindergarten plus six years for elementary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School. It is implemented through partnerships among Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
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and other stakeholders. This program is much-needed change for the country’s educational system because it will produce better-trained graduates and globally competitive human resources. Further, there is a particular news as well published in Philippine Daily Inquirer, a national newspaper, reporting that businesses and academe backed K to 12. It is because the additional years of schooling are seen to have a positive impact on wages and the economy’s annual GDP growth. Moreover, benefits of the reform measure include the enhancement of the education
Their distinguished guest of honor, Tourism Czar Regional Director and individuals who had Catalino ‘Butch’ E. made them on top in Chan 111 lauded Apple the hotelier and resort Tree Resort & Hotel business. The awards is for its new revitalized a way of saying THANK brand for them to stay YOU to their loyal in pace in this highlyclients that catapults competitive service them as one of the most industry thereby making favored resorts and them a mark and niche hotels in the industry. in the tourism industry. The night’s fantastic To all businessmen, escapade continued foreign, domestic and as Ms. Bjanesha local tourists get ready announced the ‘Wine for a fantastic escape. Parade’ for a successful Sooth your soul and give toast as Apple in to a truly indulgent Tree Resort & Hotel stay, conduct business redefined its values: with leisure and a world life, renewal and energy of pleasure and stage a with compassion, meaningful and timeless nurturing and love. celebration at APPLE These are brought to the TREE RESORT & front with new visuals HOTEL. in green and pink, the property’s official ...Ororama colors. In totality, the from Page B4 freshness and healing power of Apple Tree January 31 to April as well defined by a 11. Its awarding then NEW LOGO comprise would be held April of a healthy, growing 18. leaf within a circle, the In second quarter, symbol of eternity. moreover, five KTC The new logo 32-inch LED TVs signifies Apple Tree’s and another set of viability in the tourism P2,000 worth of gift industry. Among the certificates will be changes involved is the given away. Its promo careful restructuring period is on April of the property’s offer 18 – July 9 and the – specifically rates and awarding will be on inclusions – the food July 18. Further, in the that best suit the needs third quarter are three of its target markets in whirlpool washing the travel and corporate machines with dryer world. and 46 gift certificates
system, production of “collegeready” students, career-ready students by the end of their schooling, producing globally competitive graduates, an increased demand for quality faculty, lower unemployment rate and higher wages; and overall economic growth and social inclusion. It’s already four years after K to 12 was first implemented. Its beginnings are tough. There are lapses and even loopholes seen as short-term effects. However, until press time, its sailing its endeavour in lifting educational system in the country.
worth P2,000. As the same, the promo period begins on July 18 and ends on October 3. Grand draw and awarding will be on October 17. In the fourth quarter, finally, Ororama is set to give one brand new, redcolored and tax-free Hyundai EON GL and another 46 gift certificates worth P2,000. Promo period is October 17 up to December 19. These big prizes will be turned over to the grand winners on January 23, 2016. There are only few mechanics of the promo. Customer shall only purchase P200 of the sponsoring brands and he will get two raffle coupons. Customers in department and grocery stores could have one coupon for only P300 purchase. “It’s easy to join, the mechanics are the same for the whole year,” Salcedo added. Ororama Chain of Stores is inviting all of its customers and residents in and outside CDO to take part of Bonggang Papremyo Para Sa ‘Yo Quarterly Draw because it is something to be looked forward to.
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February is National Arts Month ON January 28, 1991, then President Corazon Aquino signed off Presidential Proclamation No. 683 designating each February as National Arts Month. And since this particular month is also Love Month, some arts activities are integrated within the concept of romance. Also remember that Chinese New Year’s Day also befalls this month so other art connoisseurs have also mixed their craft to suit the occasion. In this column, we will enumerate to you the events that are lined up here in Cagayan de Oro with regards to the National Arts Month celebration this Year of the Goat. On February 14, we will
celebrate Valentine’s Day which is actually the Catholic feast of St. Valentine but which the secular and commercial community has united to know worldwide as the Day of Romance. Looking back in the year that was 2014, there were three art-related events that I attended last Valetine’s Day. In the morning was a photography workshop whose participants were underprivileged kids. In the afternoon was a concert to entertain foodies visiting Mercato. And in the evening was a lingerie fashion show by Gil Macaibay. This year, the slated Valentine art activities will be quite different. First, it falls on a weekend i.e. a Saturday. That
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means people will be magnetized to entertainment spots. Activities kick off as early as 4:00 a.m. In the morning, the Xavier University School of Education will organize an Aeromarathon Para sa mga Puso at the campus soccer field. By 8:00, enthusiasts of the Filipino language will witness a clash of talumpati and related fields in the Dangal ng Wikang Filipino to be held at the Xavier University Little Theater. At noontime, Capitol University students who are celebrating their Foundation Day also that day will be entertained with a variety show at their campus’ Friendship Park. At 3:00 in the afternoon, an adaptation
of Les Miserables will be performed at Rodelsa Hall. There will be a repeat performance at 7:00 in the evening. And as early as that, the lovestruck students of Capitol University will be entertained by local DJs in a rave party at CU Gymnatorium. Also at about the same time, Christian rock bands will perform at Limketkai Rotunda. On top of that, there will also be an ongoing arts exhibit by Special Program of the Arts students of Mogchs at the second level of the mall. Now let’s take a look at what will happen by Chinese New Year’s Day which is on February 19. A Chinesethemed food bazaar will open
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at Limketkai Rotunda with a lion dance. A Chinese-themed wedding fashion show will occur at Gaisano by 2:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., let’s all troop back to Limketkai Rotunda as MUST’s Gintong Amihan Dance Troupe will pay homage to the Chinese and will have a Chinese dance presentation. Elsewhere in the month, there are more activities that are slated here in Cagayan de Oro alone. In fact, art activities have trickled already as far as February 1. On that day, cosplayers from all over had a contest at Limketkai Rotunda. In the morning, there was a modeling and hiphop workshop for budding
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talents at Bonifacio Monument in Divisoria. Aerobics. Talumpati. Variety show. Theater musical. Rave party. Christian rock. Arts exhibit. The diversity of arts is vast. Nurture it. That forms part of our heritage.
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Special Gospel of the day: John16:1620 (February4, 2015-Wednesday) John 16:16-20- Some of His disciples then said to one another, “What is this thing He is telling us, `A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me’; and, `because I go to the Father’?” So they were saying, “What is this that He says, `A little while’? We do not know what He is talking about.” Jesus knew that they wished to question Him, and He said to them, “Are you deliberating together about this, that I said, `A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me’? “Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy: This gospel reminds us to “persevere” in this life. In Matthew 24:13-”But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. This little time that Jesus disciples could not see Jesus was referred to his death. The time that they can see Jesus again was Jesus resurrection from
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the dead. This was the time that the disciples experienced both “sorrow and joy.” This is life. We can experience different emotional “struggles” but do not quit. To quit is a wrong option in escaping from different challenges in life because it will bring you to eternal condemnation in life. Face the truth no matter what and let God do the rest if ever, you cannot: 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 PMMondays, Tuesday @ 3:30 PM and 2:00 AM Sundays. God loves you!!!
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“STAGED A NIGHT OF MEANINGFUL AND TIMELESS CELEBRATON”
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undreds of mesmerized invited honored guests experienced a night of nostalgia, ecstatic fantasy, food- a- galore and timeless unforgettable celebration as Apple Tree & Hotel unveiled to the world a revitalized persona and brand last February 1, 2015.
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Apple Tree Resort & Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City’s premier and luxurious resort made a distinctive paradigm in the hotelier business by unveiling to the tourism industr y a re vitalized
brand in this part of the country. The rebranding came after their seventeen years of operations – ten as Lauremar Beach Resort and seven as Apple Tree- 2015 is a year of success of Apple
Tree Resort & Hotel. The rebranding ceremony was opened with a beautiful, breathtaking and mesmerizing fire dancesignaling hues of lights to more indulgent, meaningful and timeless charm celebration for the night. The guests were enthralled with their ethnic music entertainment, soothing bossa nova music, and dances rendered by beautiful entertainers. Sumptuous dinner buffet: main course of steamed fish fillet with soy sauce ginger sauce, roasted chicken with pepper corn
sauce, pork stew, vegetable gratin, yummy cream of pumpkin soup, mixed green salad and delightful desserts were served with gusto to the guests. In the middle of the festive celebration-Apple Tree Resort and Hotel new management led by their dynamic and innovative General Manager, Bjanesha Manigsaca- Emphasis gave distinctive awards and appreciation to their valued clients from the private sector, local government units, agencies, institutions Apple Tree | Page B2
ORORAMA LAUNCHES 2015 PROMO More and bigger prizes to be given for Ororama’s 46 years of success
By IRENE JOY DAYO, Staff Writer Photos by KATHLEEN JOY MENIANO, Intern
ORORAMA Chain of Stores is once again set to give back something big to its loyal shoppers and now come up the newest promo for the year 2015. The Bonggang Papremyo Para Sa ‘Yo was launched January 31 at Ororama Supercenter in Cogon, Cagayan de Oro City. Reviewing back year 2013, Ororama Supercenter’s
Papremyo Todomax Bahay Kotse Pera made a 25-yearold Kauswagan resident feel as the luckiest person on earth as they gave out a house and lot located in one posh subdivision in Oro, plus a blue Honda car. Together in the promo is the distribution of P5,000 Ororama gift certificates to five lucky winners via a raffle draw.
The same happened in the following year through its Bigating Pangkabuhayan Linggo-linggong Papremyo which was meant to give sust ainable liveli ho o d to its loyal customers. It is as well plotted for the celebration of Ororama Chain of Stores’ sapphire anniversary. In the first half of 2014, Ororama had given a brand new Melcar passenger jeepney and other consolation prizes. Part 2, however, came differently with weekly games played on Spin the Roleta and Prize Tube, and whose winners were given equipment that could be used in putting up micro businesses. Prior to 2014’s grand draw, 10 Negosyo Puhunan worth P 15,000 were also given. Further, 2014’s grand draw has bestowed abrand new passenger multicab to a resident of Capt. Vicente Roa Street, this city, in the person of Elena Naling. In addition to that, five individuals won sari-sari s tore p a ck age s wor t h
P30,000. In 2015, Ororama Chain of Stores is celebrating its 46 years of success. Marketing manager Mary Globien Salcedo assured its shoppers prior of the launching program that that the promo is going to be a lot bigger and compared to the past promos, more loyal customers could benefit from this Bonggang Papremyo Para Sa ‘Yo. Customers do not have to wait for the whole year round to know who the grand winners are because every quarter, winners will be drawn, said Salcedo during the launching program. Its draws will be conducted every quarter which means every three months, winners of different, big prizes will be drawn. The first quarter draw will give three iPhone 6 Plus and 46 gift certificates worth P2,000 in line with O r o r a m a’s 4 6 t h y e a r celebration. Promo period is from its launching date, Ororama | Page B2
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