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WOMAN IN PUBLIC SERVICE “Public service is more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It is a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” ~ Margaret Chase Smith
A look into Civil Defense-X
Dir. Ana Cañeda’s commitment to a safe Northern Mindanao By CHRISTINE H. CABIASA, Lifestyle Editor
“Before when typhoon comes, I just only think about my family and relatives but now it is the peoples’ welfare first before anything else.”
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his was the statement of Office of the Civil Defense-X regional director Ana Castillo Cañeda when asked how civil defense and community works inked changes to her life. Indeed, being in the government service entails sacrifices; sacrifices making you a “woman for others”, giving your life for others and even living your life for others. This is the commitment Dir. Cañeda upholds as she cruises in bracing and saving lives to rear a safe region 10, a safe Northern Mindanao. The Office of the Civil Defense sets to administer a comprehensive national defense and disaster risk
reduction management program by providing leadership in the continuous development in strategic and systematic approaches as well as measures to reduce the vulnerabilities and risks to hazards and manage the consequence of disasters. Unknown to many, Dir. Cañeda is a nurse by profession. A profession which she sees suits her community-related and civil-related endeavours now being with the Office of the Civil Defense. “Wala ra gyud naglayo ang nature sa work, before I used to teach Nursing also, still civil defense works is for the community, still it is a work for others,” Dir. Cañeda said.
Dir. Cañeda has been in service for three years now. She first entered OCD as civil defense officer III. She is the first lady director of the Office of the Civil Defense. She shared that she was even conceived before as a member of the Philippine Army, since Office of the Civil Defense carries “civil defense”. “Sundalo ka Ma’am? People would always ask me if sundalo ba daw ko? I just laugh,” she said. Challenges encountered “The work is very challenging” According to Dir. Cañeda, Republic Act 10121 otherwise known as the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010 was passed in response to typhoons and other disasters but when she sat as the regional director, Office of the Civil Defense shifted its concerns from disaster response paradigm to a more proactive disaster preparedness and disaster risk mitigation and reduction paradigms. “That was the challenge. Before, OCD is to response, now as much as possible we have to prepare and reduce disaster risks,” she said. “Strategy is to strengthen and intensify the local disaster risk reduction and management planning,” she added. “OCD-X goes to down to barangays to promote disaster preparedness, mitigation and prevention schemes. It is not an easy task. We have to be always vigilant, we have to better first the welfare of the people before anything else,” Dir. Cañeda stressed. “Even if local government units hear us to be repetitive, OCD-X will not
stop reminding our local chief executives and local officials that we are talking lives here.” Dir. Cañeda said that the typhoon Sendong incident was the “biggest leap” that happened among Kagay-anons, in which it took away thousands of lives. “After Sendong, people now are conscious and sensitive of what is happening around their community. It brought ample awareness to us that disasters do not choose or select people or things to destroy,” she added. “Peoples’ welfare is more important” “I have missed many family celebrations just to stay in the office to plan” Dir. Cañeda disclosed that she has missed celebrations because of her work but finds quality time to be with her family. “Yes oh yes! I have missed wedding anniversary celebrations and birthdays. Ang akong anak muingon na lang sa ako nga muoban siya sa seminar just to spend his birth-
day with me. Gaka-guilty ko pero this is my commitment, commitment to my work and to the people. The welfare of the people is more important than anything else.” Shared responsibility Dir. Cañeda said that disaster preparedness and mitigation is a shared responsibility, every individual’s responsibility to the community he or she belongs. “We are all in this together. We must prepare. Disasters simply do not care who and when to hit, it just hits,” she said. A c c o r d i n g t o D i r. Cañeda we cannot blame local government units when disasters struck but let us ask ourselves what were our contributions to the result. “It is our responsibility. Let us help the local government units mitigate and reduce disasters, let us do our share.” “Let us hold hands and achieve a safe and proactive Northern Mindanao.”
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City Cagayan de Oro assistant manager Cons Arce, among many others. Fashion blogger Mia Durano, television host Jam Bantigue and Mags staffers Buday Go and Sherealyn Akut were seen dancing on the side stage as photographer-par-excellence JacAs pumped up the crowd to party some more. One sported a Guy Fawkes mask, another lighted up some sparklers while Xavier University ABIS cheerdancer Sab Abello stole the show so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.” THINK. REFLECT. APPLY. Were you a victim
for a couple of seconds as she showed some gymnastic moves. All in all, more than 1,000 young ones turned up during the event, according to #Hashtag Productions staffer Paola Pilapil. Barbecue, nachos, beer and cocktails were overflowing as SM City Cagayan de Oro jived the party with its own uptown food bazaar. Although we are still eons from being dubbed as the Ibiza of Asia Pacific, #SEMBREAKERS has proved that we Cagayanons surely love to party. Study. Break. Rave. Repeat. of rumor mongering? How did you handle the situation? Have you resolved it already? What are you planning to do about it?
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Red stains on a white cloth FOR this edition, we are publishing an essay by Khrizelle Anne Guyano, an AB English student from Xavier University:
I can still clearly recall the incident. It was the 6th of July last year when it all happened.
I second when I heard my phone ring from a distance. I quickly grabbed my towel and went out of the bath-
First of Two Parts “Te! Namanchahan lge ni imong uniform? Nag-unsa man diay ka?” “Ha? Aw. Asa ana bi? Ay, nagkaon man jud ko’g kwek-kwek gahapon. Nakuanan siguro ug sauce.” I am talking to her at the moment but my eyes are fixed on her left hand. Until now, the scar is still there. It is the scar that left a mark not only on her hand but also in my life.
As I poured the tabo of water onto my body to rinse off the soap, I shivered a little. Then, I stopped for
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room. I headed to the living room where I left my phone. I checked on the caller ID. I was actually hoping that
it was my classmate who’s calling to inform me that there’d be no class. However, it was a number I didn’t recognize but I pressed the answer button anyway. “Hello?” I asked as I pressed my phone to my ear. “Te?” The person on the other line asked. “Yeah?” “Ay ma, ikaw ni?” “O, ako ni.” Her voice was raspy and weak. “Naa si lola diha? Ingna siya nga naa ko’s hospital karon. Nagsige ko ug tawag niya pero di man siya gatubag. Nabanggaan man gud akong gisakyan.” My body stiffened. I
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CROSSWORD puzzle across 1. Elevate 5. Apply color to 9. Actress Curtis 10. Bryophytic plant 11. Psyche division 12. Ways and_ 14. That man 15. Shy 16. Sweet potato 17. Dog 18. Migratory worker 19. Grinding tooth 20. Lowest point 21. Finished 22. Insertion mark 23. _Moines, Iowa 24. Desert animal 26. Erbium symbol 27. Jury
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - Work and business are harder for you than usual -- maybe because you can’t take it seriously or because others are acting like sharks. Things should start to settle down soon, though. PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - Your rational mind is sure to be aching for explanations by the end of the day -- but they’re coming later. You’ve got to make sure that you’re dealing with life minute by minute.
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GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - For once you’re the one who needs to quiet down the group and try to get everyone focused (or at least on the same page). It’s not as easy as it looks, but you can get enough people going to get the ball rolling.
CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - Something needs a bit of cleaning today -- and you are just the person to take care of it. This isn’t the most exciting thing in the world, but your energy can make the future a lot brighter. LEO (July 23 – August 22) - Money may not exactly be a problem for you, but you still need to devote some time and energy to managing it. Now is a great time to deal with debt or other pressing matters.
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up and cut my drama short. I wished the ride to the hospital would run faster. If I could just teleport! But, I couldn’t. I had to be patient. When I looked at the opposite direction, a rela caught my attention. It was empty. (to be continued)
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Special Gospel of the day: Luke10:19(October21, Yesterday’s 2014-Tuesday) Luke Answer 10:1-9- Therefore said he unto them, the harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the 18. Congenital deformity same house remain, eating and drinking 19. Examples such things as they 20. Appoint give: for the laborers 22. Walking stick 24. Cloak is worthy of his hire. 25. Bread mass Go not from house to 27. Establishment value house. And into what 28. Zodiac sign soever city ye enter, 29. Depart and they receive you, 31. Perform eat such things as are set before you: And heal the sick that are Yesterday’s therein, and say unto Answer them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you: This gospel encourages us to pray for more laborers in His “vineyard” to build the
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) - You need to stretch yourself a little and see if you can get things back on track. Your energy is just right for volunteer work or just for doing random good deeds. Rack up some karma! TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - Your emotional side is out in force today, and it may be easier than usual for you to deal with someone or something that’s been troubling you. In fact, you should go out of your way to get closure.
wasn’t able to answer her. Then, the line went off. For quite a moment, I just stood there. My feet were completely glued on the ground as I stared at the phone in my hand. Seconds later, grandma arrived. I told her what had happened while biting my nails all throughout. When I finished, the look of worry immediately registered on my lola’s wrinkled face. She talked so loud that I couldn’t hear a word anymore. What if mama had to undergo surgery? What if her life was at stake? I couldn’t afford to lose her. Not yet. Not now. My lola then called me
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Biblical reflection
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kingdom of God here on earth. This is the reason of God why He allowed calamity to happen due to scarcity of evangelizers. In Hebrews 12:25-see that ye refuse not him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that speaks on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaks] from heaven. Therefore, to avoid “catastrophe,” repent: 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!!!
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - You need to use some of your great energy to help other people with their needs -- otherwise, it’s sure to backfire on you. Noble selflessness is actually the right thing to do for yourself. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - You’ve got too many details to juggle today -- but don’t let that get you down! You need to make sure that you’re on track to tackle the big opportunity that is coming your way soon. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - You’ve got to help a friend in need today -- if you say no the odds are that the karmic backlash will be excessive. Don’t grumble! It’s sure to end well for everyone involved if you do what’s right. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - Try not to get too far ahead of yourself today -- things are actually better ordered than you realize. If you skip a step, you are sure to have to back track and lose ground while playing catch-up. CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - Details are allimportant today, so make sure that you’re really paying attention. Your mental energy is as sharp as can be, so it’s easy for you to tease out what’s really vital from everything else.
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“Hi grandma. Having so much fun here. This place... mestral break party is special. I am starting to think this is the most spiritful place I've ever been. I think we found ourselves here. We finally got to see some other parts of the world. We saw some beautiful things here. God, I can't believe how many new friends we made. Friends from all over the place. I mean everyone was so sweet here. So warm and friendly. It's way more than just having a good time. God, it's so nice to get a break from my auntie for a little while. We'll always remember this trip. I wanna go back again next year with you. Something so amazing, magical. Something so beautiful. Feels as if the world is perfect. Like it's never gonna end.” - Spring Breakers, 2012 -
THEY studied. They passed. They paused. They raved. All roads led to Las Ramblas Parking Lot at SM City Cagayan de Oro last Saturday night as #Hashtag Productions presented the very f irst s e-
CDO college students has experienced #SEMBREAKERS! Las Ramblas was transformed into one gigantic dance floor as college students took off from their university requirements and partied all night long till dawn. C omplementing them were three DJs from Manila, the famous DJ M.O.D. and the kiddie duos DCash (13-year-old Darren and eight-year-
old Maxwell). Also on hand to mix the latest rave tracks were homegrown DJs Kyle and RB. Inspired by the successful Higalaay Party Series last August, #Hashtag Productions deemed it apt to stage another awesome event, apparently concluding that the clubbing scene in CDO is
now at par with party scenes elsewhere in the world. Even young professionals who missed t h e i r c o l l e g e d ay s joined in the merriment and immersed themselves the feeling of how it is to be on university holiday – at least for one wild evening blast! Young adults seen during the party include Tu n e
Hotel’s Sharon Mae Hojas and her chums Cye Cye del Puerto, Patrizia Kayla Jose Valerio and DR Contreras. Also there feeling young for the night were Atty. Vincent Pelaez, Illest partners-in-style Justin Un and Jan Lim, and marketing-officer-forthe-dearly-departed Toni Almonte, SM City RAVE | Page C2
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