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By ALEX LOPEZ Correspondent

A PEACE monitoring network, composed mainly of multi-sectoral organizations from communities in Mindanao, was launched in Cotabato City, in time with the commemoration of the Jabidah Massacre on Wednesday (March 18). The group, dubbed as Grassroots Peace Monitoring Network (GPMN), will reaffirm the vital role of communities in supporting the current peace process between the government and

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the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Peace and development advocates Fr. Bert Layson, OMI, and Guiamel Alim led the convergence of various groups in the region in the formation of the peace monitoring network. “We have to collaborate with each other in attaining the peace that we are longing for and we need to work together. If we want to go far, we should walk together,” Layson said in his opening statement during See peace, page A11

Night flights at Misor airport, good for tourism CAGAYAN de Oro City-The opening of night flights at Laguindingan airport in Laguindingan town in Misamis Oriental will boost the tourism industry of the city, as well as Misamis Oriental, said Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas. Acenas was elated over the reports that the first night flight, a Cebu Pacific Air plane, landed at the airport last Thursday.

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“This is a good development which will boost commerce in the city and the province,” he added, citing that busy businessmen can now go to Manila or other destinations in the morning and come back at night which will save them a lot of time. According to the vice mayor, this will also encourage tourists to come See flights, page A11

PEACE MONITORING. About a hundred representatives from various peace advocacy and development groups in Mindanao converged in Cotabato City on Wednesday (March 18) for the launching of the Grassroots Peace Monitoring Network (GPMN), an initiative that will reaffirm the vital role of communities in supporting the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Mindanao Daily News photo by Alex Lopez

IP scholar urges IP children to pursue college education CAGAYAN de Oro City-A government scholar of the tribal community in Bukidnon on Tuesday urges children of the indigenous people (IP) to pursue college education. Marlon Mandago, 24, a scholar of the government Pantawid Pampamilyang

Pilipino Program (4Ps), believes that education could emancipate the tribal communities from poverty. Mandago, a member of the Higa-onon tribe lives in San Luis, a farming village in Malitbog, a town in Bukidnon that borders in Misamis Oriental, 42

kilometers southeast of here. He said that he does not want to go through “what my parents have gone through” as a lowly paid farmers of a vegetable farm in Malitbog. Mandago also called on women in the IP community to assert their rights See scholar, page A11

Dads earmark P7.8m for assistance to judiciary

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The City Council appropriated P7.8 million during its regulat session on Monday to support the needs of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Regional Trial Courts (RTCs), and See assistance, page A11

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Mamanwas set up barricade against Surigao mining firm By Roel Catoto Mindanews

TUBOD, Surigao del Norte -- For alleged non-payment of royalty share to the Mamanwas, tribesfolk have set up barricade against a mining firm operating in this municipality. Since l ast Mond ay, around 400 Mamanwas made shanty encampments along roads to block heavy equipment from crisscrossing to the waste dump site, to the mine pits and to the milling plants of Greenstone Resources Corporation. Dionestio Aidao, one of the counsels of the Mamanwas representing the Budlingin Community, said five host communities are now blocking the heavy equipment of the mining firm. These communities are from Budlingin, Camp Edward, Cawilan, San Juan and Motorpool. Sp e a k ing in b eha l f of their tribal chieftain, Datu Emiliano Gedi, Aidao claimed that since Green-

stone began its commercial operations in 2012, the company failed to pay the one-percent royalty share to the Mamanwas. Aidao said Greenstone is operating in their ancestral land, after the Mamanwas entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the mining firm as early as 2002. Section 7-b of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 entitles indigenous peoples to “negotiate the terms and conditions for the exploration of natural resources in the areas for the purpose of ensuring ecological, environmental protection and the conservation measures, pursuant to national and customary laws.…” The Mamanwas got their Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) 048 on September 22, 2006. The CADT has an area of 48,870 hectares covering five towns in Surigao del Norte – Claver, Gigaquit, Bacuag, Tubod and Alegria

– including a portion of Kitcharao town in Agusan del Norte. Under the Mining Act of 1995 and the Ingenious Peoples Rights Act of 1997, Lumads are entitled to one percent of the gross earnings of mining operations in their ancestral areas. Aidao said the tribe was supposed to get P16 million for 2012 and P3 million more for the current year. Aidao and the rest of the Mamanwas at the barricade said that aside from nonpayment of the royalty share,

they have not received any livelihood projects yet, noting that Greenstone started working in the area since 2002. Greenstone stopped operations in 2013 when a crack occurred at their tailings dams. “Now they are back into operations, and they have nothing for us. They just continue to ruin the environment and displacing us because of their mining operations,” Aidao stressed. MindaNews tried to get the side of the company but

security guards told this writer that no one could give statements since everyone in the office was busy. Some workers who refused to give names said the blockade has affected production. “Milling continues because we have some stockpile left but we don’t have operation in the open pit area because of the blockade,” one worker said. MindaNews could not reach the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in Surigao del Norte for comment. The Mamanwas

are now seeking the help of NCIP’s office in Surigao del Norte and the incumbent local leaders to fast-track payment of their royalty share. Greenstone, a subsidiary of Australian-based miner Red5 Limited, has been producing 1,250 ounces of gold per week at its minesite at Barangay Siana in the municipality of Mainit, also in Surigao del Norte, since the start of commercial production on April 26, 2012. See mining, page A11

Around 400 Mamanwas set up barricades outside the offices of Greenstone Resources Corporation in Barangay Cawilan, Tubod town in Surigao del Norte. As they entered their third day at the picket line on Thursday (19 March 2015), the Mamanwas claim they are protesting the mining firm’s nonpayment of the one-percent royalty share to the tribe. MindaNews photo by Roel N. Catoto

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Palace pulls strings to clear Pres. Aquino After the Board of Inquiry (BOI) hinted at the President Benigno Aquino III possible culpability in the slaughter of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) in Maguindanao last January 25, 2015, Malacanang appeared to be pulling strings to change the tenor of the findings. The carnage of the 44 elite members of the SAF in the now infamous “Mamapasano massacre” has inflamed the nation on the Commander-in-Chief ineptness. There were insinuations that the President purposely allowed a sacked police general to oversee the operations as a way of regaining lost image. Resigned Police Director General Alan Purisima, a four-star police general, erstwhile head of the country’s Philippine National Police (PNP), was simply trying to regain public trust after facing a six-month suspension with alleged graft charges. The President, a known personal and family friend, was suspected of trying to cover up the participation of Purisima after

publicly blaming the SAF Director Getulio Napenas as responsible for the botched police operations. The BOI, however, came out an official finding - amid suspicion that the Senate probe could influence the BOI final conclusion - naming President Aquino along with Purisima and Napenas to have violated the “chain of command” in the execution of Oplan Exodus. Oplan Exodus was a police mission purportedly to serve the warrant of arrest against an international terrorist in the farming village of Mamapasano in Maguindanao. Unfortunately, the plan turned into a bloodbath that led to the carnage of 44 SAF officers. The BOI blamed Purisima and Napenas for keeping the mission for themselves and the President for allowing a suspended police general of issuing an “unauthorized” deployment of the police force. The BOI incriminating report prompted the Malacanang lapdogs to scramble in a bid to manicure the President’s impaired image. First, it was Sec. Mar

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Roxas, of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) who tried to clear President Aquino. Then, Sec. Laila Delima, of the Department of Justice (DOJ), reportedly came out a ridiculous legal opinion when she opined that “President Aquino has not violated the “chain of command” because the chain of command applies only to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) being the Commander-in-Chief.” Delima’s statement is not only ridiculous. It also implies ignorance. Everybody knows that the AFP comprises the four major

commands of the country’s law enforcement agencies: The Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, and the Philippine National Police. Isn’t it reprehensible to defend something contemptible? Not contented, Malacanang summoned Director Benjamin Magalong, head of the BOI and the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, to persuade the BOI to probably edit and delete the portion of the BOI findings that implicate President Aquino from any liability of the fallen 44 SAF commandos. By the way, 20 Senators have already signed and approved the BOI findings. Of course, Senate President Franklin Drilon did not sign the BOI report because “he is not a member of any Senate committee.” The other Senators who did not sign the BOI report were Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile (now under hospital arrest), Sen. Antonio Trillanes (a rabid Aquino supporter), and Sen. Lito Lapid (who always want to play safe). -0- react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

Be empowered in your barangay (Part 2)

(This takes off from the previous column on the same topic, dealing with the need to empower citizens in their own community. It is offered here in anticipation of the nationwide conduct of Barangay Assemblies scheduled on Saturday, March 28, 2015.) Filipinos shouldn’t feel politically powerless. Most of them have ideas and aspirations but feel isolated or neglected because they have no opportunity to express them or get them acted on. They can’t even share them because even their neighborhoods don’t meet, discuss, or exchange views. Those who feel strongly about certain issues should show up in their Barangay Assembly—where they should assert their right to be heard, to speak out on matters affecting public interest. The Barangay Assembly is a congregation of sovereign citizens, a parliament of the people, not of their public servants. Its proceedings should not be dominated or monopolized by local politicos. Instead of attract attendance or encourage participation,

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political grandstanding turns off people and drives away earnest citizens who are sickened by excessive politicking. This deprives society of their ideas and their cooperation or support, and leaves them moping at the margins of power, unable to make a difference in the community. But these are the citizens in whom state sovereignty resides and from whom government authority emanates. It is time they are afforded the chance to perform their mandated role in local governance. No one should make them feel powerless or unimportant, least of all their local government. Government is supposed to

be an empowering institution, not an instrument for enabling politicos to impress the community or outshine other politicos. It is time barangay citizens learn to put their officials in their proper place—in the servants’ corner, while reserving center stage for themselves when it is time to deliberate on their community’s affairs. No citizen should ever feel unimportant or insignificant when the community congregates. They are the Boss! To overcome one’s sense of powerlessness, the Gising Barangay Movement provides a simple guide to self-empowerment in 8 Steps. EMPOWERING STEP NO. 1: Get acquainted with your barangay government; it is what makes the neighborhoods of your community look like they do, feel like they do, and the people in them behave like they do. Visit the Barangay Hall regularly and observe its physical set up, facilities, and workers. Check out its bulletin boards and see what notices are posted in them. Talk to the workers and of-

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ficials if they’re around. Ask for a list or compilation of ordinances; residents need to know the local ordinances so they can comply or help enforce them. If there’s a day care center or reading room, glance at what’s in them. And scan the plaza and the surrounding environment. All this will give a feel of how the barangay is managed—the officials’ sense of duty, transparency, accountability, and concept of public service. Just a superficial acquaintance, but it will help you determine what the local government should be doing and in what manner. EMPOWERING STEP NO. 2: Enfranchise and empower yourself along with everyone by attending and participating in the sessions of the Barangay Assembly. This Assembly should perform its role as the community’s legislative governing body, its parliament. It’s supposed to set the barangay government’s direction, policies, priorities, budget, and service standards—a generally unfulfilled role thus far. Only this Assembly can See valdehuesa, page A11

body, mind and spirit into chaos. Anger is normal and you control how long it stays around. Don’t let it hand around. Don’t let it turn to sadness. Allow the anger to come, deal with it. Then get rid of it as Peace of mind matters to a healthy, happy fast as you can. Your gift to yourself and life, much like relaxed muscles, normal others is peace of mind. Why not receive blood pressure, restful sleep, a leisurely this valuable gift. meal, a congenial conversation, etc. Anger disrupts most of the above and throws the We have a choice... To get angry or not.

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CAGAYAN de Oro City--The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reiterated its call to taxpayers in Northern Mindanao to file their Marlon Stockinger to race in income tax returns 2015 GP2 with Status Grand Prix before the deadGlobe Telecom ambassador inches closer line. Lotus Formula 1 junior driver Marlon Stockinger is set to race in the 2015 GP2 Series season as Status Grand Prix’s first driver in the series, as the Globe Telecom ambassador rises a notch higher to fulfilling his career aspirations. The 23-year-old FilipinoSwiss raced for the team in GP3 in 2012 and achieved two podium finishes and a race win at the Monaco GP. He moved on to Formula Renault 3.5 for two seasons and joined the Lotus F1 Junior Team in 2013. He finished 18th overall in the first season and moved to 9th overall in 2014. Team Principal Teddy Yip Jr says, “We are delighted to welcome Marlon back to the team following a successful GP3 campaign in 2012. Marlon is a hard-working

and dedicated driver and we know he will apply a high level of professionalism to his maiden GP2 season.” Stockinger shares his excitement about returning to Status. “It is really good to come back to Status and I have a lot of happy memories from our time in GP3, especially winning in Monaco. I feel very excited to be back with the team in my first GP2 season. My fans are already so excited about what I am doing this season and guessing which team I am with. It is pretty cool that motorsport is growing more popular in the Philippines and I am really thankful to have so much support.” One of Stockinger’s staunch supporters in the Philippines is leading telecommunications company

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In his message during the regional kick-off of the 2015 tax campaign, BIR Deputy Commissioner Nelson Aspe reminded the taxpayers in the region of the April 15 deadline for filing of income tax stressing the

inconveniences on the last day of filing. Aspe, whose message was read by BIR Revenue Region 16 director Alberto Olasiman, emphasized that the April 15 deadline will not be extended. He said the anticipated brownouts during summer are not valid grounds for the extension of the deadline. Aspe also encouraged taxpayers to file their returns electronically. He urged them to support the tax campaign of the Bureau and help in the attainment of its goal by paying the correct taxes in order to sustain the country’s economic growth. Tax colleaction goal The BIR in Northern Mindanao (BIR, Revenue Region RR 16) is aiming to collect P12.461 billion

in taxes this year. Olasiman said the BIR’s collection target for 2015 is higher by P1.887 billion from the region’s P10.574 billion goal last year. “The region’s revenue goal has consistently increased, in fact, the goal this year is twice as much as that assigned to the region in 2011, said Olasiman during the launching of the 2015 tax campaign in the region. He is optimistic that the goal of P12.461 billion will be attained with the support of all the stakeholders in the region. Olasiman thus appealed to all the taxpayers to declare their true income and expenses and pay the correct amount of taxes due to the government. BIR-RR 16 has jurisdiction over all of Northern

Mindanao and one province of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It is composed of six Revenue District Offices (RDO), namely, RDO 97 in Gingoog City, RDO 98 in Cagayan de Oro City, RDO 99 in Malaybalay City, RDO 100 in Ozamiz City, RDO 101 in Iligan City and RDO 102 in Marawi City. In 2014, the revenue region collected P10.107 billion, up by 17 percent from the P8.634 billion collections in 2013. However, it fell 4.41 percent short of its targeted revenue of P10.574 billion for the year. Out of the six RDOs, only RDO 98 surpassed its revenue goal in 2014. It collected P5.704 billion, higher by P107 million from its goal in 2013.

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Parent’s involvement on pupils school related activities is one of the most important factors in the development of pupil’s performance in school. Learning of pupils is enhanced when constant follow-up, moral support and encouragement are done at home. Involvement of parents in the school activities is a good way of preparing and educating pupils. Morover, when both parents and teachers worked hand in hand as a team in school it will result to a better performance. The collaborative effort of teachers and parents is considered vital in the process of teaching and learning phase of the child. This joint undertaking of teachers and parents may provide a healthy environment, which is conducive for learning for the children. It will lead pupils to be responsible, be able to facilitate their own behaviour and do right thing both in school and at home.

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Basically, The parents have to play very vital role as the first teachers of learning at home wherein values and culture is developed within the children. Parents should do their responsibility being a mother at the same time a teacher of their own children, should supervise their children in their study, go over the assignments and give assistance to their children’s activities in school. Casareno (1998) pointed that the parents are the school greatest allies in getting pupils do their assignments. Parents involvement in any school activities contributes a great help for their children’s achievements. They can extend their unending support for the improvement of the learning process of their children. Their meaningful assistance for the achievements of their children can inspire and become a bridge of children’s interest for schooling that may lead to their success.

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Bukidnon, Lala among top rice producing areas To give recognition to highly performing provinces, municipalities/cities, irrigators’ associations (IAs), Small Water Impounding Systems Associations (SWISAs) and agricultural extension workers (AEWs) in their significant contribution towards achieving the country’s rice self-sufficiency, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will honor the 2014 AgriPinoy Rice Achievers including the province of Bukidnon, the municipality of Lala, Lanao del Norte and 17 AEWs from Northern Mindanao.

Surfacing as the laudable AEWs from the province of Bukidnon are: Ma. Lilith Turan, Lucell Carpentero, Cresencia Taguic, Floredel Tinoy, Sherwin Blanco, Jenalyn Avergozado, Ranilo Gallano, Shyrine Agustin, Anna Marie Vender; and Romulo Andot, Antipas Padilla, Jr., Rosevito Pogoy, Fedelina Cuaresma, Fe Eriquez, Ma. Luisa Gabutin, and Josefina Sabillo from

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the province of Lanao del Norte. The winning province and municipality will respectively receive P4 million and P1 million worth of project grants while the AEWs will receive cash incentive amounting to P 20,000 each. Another awardee, the Patag-Coroña Irrigators Association, Inc. of Purok 5, South Poblacion, Maramag,

Bukidnon is also hailed as one of the outstanding rice achiever under the IA category. Llikewise, they will also receive a project grant worth P1M which will be shouldered by the National Irrigation Administration. Now on its fourth year of implementation, the search aimed to commend the hard work and support extended by farmers, agricultural technicians and

local leaders in increasing productivity and income among rice farmers. Awarding rites for the province and municipality is scheduled on March 26, 2014 at the Resorts World, Manila, where representatives from the said province and town will be attending while the AEWs will be honored in a ceremony to be spearheaded by DA-RFO 10. # SVA

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LGUs, PNP top list of agencies with most Ombudsman cases filed in 2014 OFFICIALS of local government units (LGUs) and members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) topped the list of government agencies with the most number of Ombudsman cases filed in 2014. Based on data submitted by the Ombudsman’s Finance and Management Information Office (FMIO), a total of 2,053 cases were filed against LGU officials while 1,258 cases were filed against PNP personnel. A downward trend, however, was observed in terms of the number of cases filed against LGU officials. From a high of 3,854 cases filed against LGU officials in 2011, only 2,053 cases were recorded in 2014. Similarly, a steady decline was also noted in terms of the

number of cases filed against the police from a high of 1,709 cases in 2011 to only 1,258 cases in 2014. Appearing for the first time in the top 10 list are the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) ranking 3rd with 484 cases, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) at 5th with 103 cases and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at 9th with 63 cases. Completing the list are the Armed Forces of the Philippines (4th), Department of Education (6th), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (7th), Bureau of Customs (8th) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (10th).

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NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao with with the use of two(2)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 02, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 13TH day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority For Approval of Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Iligan Proper –Sto. Rosario –Bartolome-ORC and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Villa Verde and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 18th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 17th day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MICHAEL B. PATOC Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-578

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JIMEELEE L. VANZUELA Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-579

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City YVONNE MONCADA -Appropriation Case No; 2015-10- 572 Applicant/s

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JOEL ERESARE Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-569 2010-10-210

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Patag- Bulua Terminal and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For appropriation to operate TAXI AIRCON SERVICE on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to ant point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line;Carmen to Tignapoloan and as for cargoes from said place to any point in Region X With the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ALLAN C. HAOHAO Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-568

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of substitution with amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line ;Kisolon –Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Kibawe via Lantapan (Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 17TH day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROVIC V. GUMARANG -Vendor Case No; 2015-10-564 ELMO L. BORJA –Vendee 2007-10-316 Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City XTREME CARGO LOGISTICS CORP. Case No; 2015-10-584 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Gitagum, Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 16th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line ;From Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of FIVE(5)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 20TH day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City EUSEBIO P. LAPIS Applicant/s

Case No;2015-10-571 2010-10-462

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RICHARD M. RUBIO Applicant/s

CASENO.2015-10-577 `

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority For approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service along the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of two(2)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 17th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Issuance for certificate of public convenience with extension of validity to operate TH TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 March,2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

LICAPAO MUSTAPHA –Appropriation Case No;2015-10-582 Applicant/s

BERTOLDO YAMIT -Vendor CaseNo;2015-10-583 CONRADO VIRTUDAZO -Vendee 2009-10-2441

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority For appropriation to operate Taxi Aircon service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Balingasag to Magsaysay, Mis Or. and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their Rwritten opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 March,2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

EDELIZA P. DE GRACIA CaseNo;2015-10-588 Applicant/s

ROPHYKA MARKETING Case No; 2015-10-563 Rep. By;PHYLLIS MARIE BURDEOS JIMENEZ

ABELARDO M. JANIOSO Case No;2015-10-565 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance for certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line; Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao and vice versa with the use of THREE(3)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 13th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority For Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience with dropping and substitution of unit to operate PUJ service on the line ;Baungon Bukidnon -Cagayan de Oro City and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 16th day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

ABELARDO M. JANIOSO Case No; 2015-10-566 Applicant/s

GAITERO, CARLITO HIDALGO Case No; 2015-10-585

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity of certificate of public convenience with dropping and substitution of unit RAC service on the line;Baungon, Bukidnon and from said place to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 16TH day of March, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Substitution with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Maramag via APO Macote and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 20th day of March, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez leads capsule laying during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Construction of a one-storey, 2-classroom School Building in Puntod Elementary School, Barangay Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City. The new school building will cost Php 400,000 and is being donated by the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) thru the efforts of Cong. Rufus Rodriguez. Also present during the event were FFCCCII Vice President Willy Limbonhai, officers Lino Chan, Lindon Chan; City Admin Roy Raagas; DepEd Supervisor,John A. Mingo; Barangay Chairman Prixie Tinampay; Kagawad Joy Amarga and former School Principal Marichelle F. Saga. photo provided

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ARQUIZA, CLARO M. Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-443

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LEONORA MALALAD C. Case No;2015-10-586 Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CELO NESTOR/BUKTRAMCO Applicant/s

CASENO.2015-10-587

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ASILO MA. NENA Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-593 2006-10-178

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

BERING SILVESTRA Case No; 2015-10-594 Applicant/s 2010-10-631

BERING SILVESTRA Case No; 2015-10-595 Applicant/s 2008-10-986

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TRUCK for HIRE service on the line;Cagayan de Oro to any point in Mindanao and and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 10TH day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority for Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the route ;Sumilao to Valencia City and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For substitution with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line;Kisolon to Kibawe via Quezon (all in Region X as for cargoes )and vice versa with use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 20th day of March,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Ditucalan and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Iligan Proper –Villa Verde and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20TH day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Mimbalut –Taytay and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 20th day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RICHELLE GUTANG Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Case No; 2015-10-589

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LILIA ERSAN Applicant/s

Case No;2015-10-591 2010-10-676

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City NAVIDAD LETEZIA Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-59 2010-10-803

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

BAGONG LIPUNAN TRANSIT INC. Case No; 2015-10-573 Applicant/s 2005-10-725

ROGELIO N. QUINO Case No; 2015-10-574 Applicant/Vendor 2005-10-10431 MIGUEL QUINO 2010-10-1581 Applicant/Vendee

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of substitution with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Tambo –Gerona and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Ditucalan and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their Rwritten opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 20TH day of March,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate GT service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City –Kapatagan and d vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 27, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 20th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUB service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Ginggoog City and vice versa with the use of FIFTEEN(5) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 18TH day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

MDN: Mar 21, 2015

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For sale and transfer with consolidation of units ,Extension of validity and amendment of line of certificate of public convenience to operate TRUCK FOR Hire Service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City) to any point in Region X vice versa with the use of three(3)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require 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 18TH day of March, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MIGUEL QUINO Case No; 2015-10-576 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE service on the line; Cagayan de Oro to any point in Region X And vice versa with the use of TWO (2)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document 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 10th day of February, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 21, 2015

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MARCH 21, 2015

Hineleban Coffee in Bukidnon: a taste of Arabica in Mindanao Story by: JASPER MARIE RUCAT, PIA 10 Photos by: IRENE JOY, MDN

RABICA coffee is known to bethe supreme of all coffees, the good news? It’s here in Mindanao. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 10 gave the local media in Cagayan de Oro a chance to check one of their assisted groups in Bukidnon, the Hineleban Foundation Inc. Located in Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, DTI has granted the foundation, through its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program, P3,635, 480 worth of equipment including one unit coffee roaster, mechanical dryer, coffee grinder and band sealer to increase value of the coffee produced by its farmer beneficiaries. According to Renee Araneta Perrine of Hineleban Foundation Inc. that 100% Arabica is grown

up in the mountain. Bukidnon highland tasted good, it’s called sweet coffee, she said. However the Indigenous People (IP) needed livelihood, so they came up with the idea of “transformational partnership” where they provide technology, inputs and value formation classes and courses. The foundation have about 600-700coffeefarmers. In fact, coffee was their first livelihood and it’s been their sixth year of harvest this year, 2015. Further, the company buys back the berries at 300% more than any trader would buy from them. They simply cut the traders that go between and buy directly from the community. Perrine said, “We’ve been building the processing facility through the help of DTI grant such as the roasting machine, grinder and sealer.” And this is the only farm in the entire Asia that has from seedling,

Hineleban Foundation Inc. marketing director Renee Araneta-Perrine is explaining the processes in producing Hineleban Coffee.

The coffee of Hineleban Foundation Inc. is created from berries harvested in a 30-hectare area in Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich and in the areas owned by indigenous peoples. IPs compose the local farmer-beneﬁciaries of Hineleban Foundation Inc. The foundation is also into its campaign of ‘Sip and Reforest’ where for every purchase of Hineleban coffee, a tree is planted. The coffee is worth P600 and could be found in any grocery stores. to harvesting, to processing to roasting, to packaging and sales, she added. For a greater cause Together with the efforts of local farmers in the foothills of Bukidnon, Hineleban Foundation Inc. has pioneered the first Philippine Consumer Supported Agriculture program. Under the flag name of “My Personal Farmer,’ these farmers have successfully produced and marketed naturally and organically grown produce with the goal of having sustainable livelihood through natural and organic methodology that heals the earth, the farmers and its consumers. Hineleban Foundation is also gearing towards greening the mountains. Launched in April 2013, they have their Sip and Reforest Campaign where they plant a tree for every (500gms) bag you buy. In 2014, there had been 30,000 forest

tree planted. To see and monitor growth of the tree, simply register the bag’s tree code on their website’s map at hineleban.org. Its future and market Its link with the market has taken Hineleban’s coffee at high demand making its coffee project a viable endeavor for the IP, its beneficiaries. According to DTI regional director Linda O. Boniao, the foundation has been producing roasted and ground coffee for a while now and is in the process of tapping the export market. The provision of the equipment will not only make its processing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant but will enable them to meet the required volume and quality required in the export market as well. Right now, their coffee can be checked at all Healthy Options stores nationwide.

Duaw Park renovation ongoing A tree-planting activity early morning of March 11 at Duaw Kagay-an Park launched the activities for the redevelopment of this riverside public park. The planting of 19 lambago was led by Dorothy Jean Pabayo, chairperson of the City Tourism Council, city tourism officer Elmer Wabe and city public services officer Ricardo Carlson and attended by staff from the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (Clenro). “This signals the start of our work for the redevelopment of Duaw Kagay-an Park,” Pabayo announced during the tree-planting activity. She added that the redevelopment of the park has three phases: clearing and greening, to be followed by the mounting of the Birhen sa Kota and the welcome arc, and then the construction of a garden theater. “Work is done by

phase in as much as funds for this redevelopment work come from the privates sector – specifically the Kagay-anons overseas,” Pabayo explained. Timetable for the unveiling of the first phase and second phase of the redevelopment work will be in August this year, in time for the city’s celebration of the fiesta and Higalaay Festival. The redevelopment of Duaw Kagay-an Park is being pursued by the City Tourism Council, specifically its Kagaya-an Overseas Committee. The committee, led by Roy Gaane of Los Angeles, has endorsed the conceptual design for the Birhen sa Kota and the welcome arc and has committed to sponsor the costs for the construction and installation of these two structures. In its recent meeting, the City Tourism Council unanimously agreed to pursue the project. CIO

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THE very first knowledge I had about piracy was in our elementary library at Liceo de Cagayan. Of course, piracy wasn’t taught in our history books back then since there are no pirates in our domestic Philippines. But piracy is a worldwide phenomenal problem ever since the 17th century and continuing to this day especially in such places as the Horn of Africa, the Strait of Malacca and the Carribean. When Hook was released in 1991, I was a freshman in high school then still at Liceo de Cagayan. That’s where I saw how a pirate really looked like. Back at the library, it was just an illustration of Blackbeard

Piracy is a crime

with his signature crooked teeth, maniacal grin and eyepatch. Now here’s Dustin Hoffman donning the role of Captain Hook. But that was that. There was no piracy in the movie because it was a Spielberg-slash-Peter Pan fantasy. It was just Captain Hook who wants to appear like a pirate. Then in 1995 when I was already a freshman in college, Kevin Costner released his movie Waterworld. The antagonist in the movie was played by Dennis Hopper who was wickedly wearing an eyepatch. His role was not that of a pirate per se but since he controlled the world’s oceans in the movie’s setting, we can see that he

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is a pirate. In 2003 when I was already a journalist, Hollywood decided to make pirates lovable again. So they made Walt Disney release Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl with Gore Verbinski helming. The Pirates would go on to become a successful series of five films in the decade. Johnny Depp’s endearing character made piracy huggable. Yet the grim news of the mid-2000s about brutal actions of real-life pirates in the Horn of Africa turned reality back to the public about the real threats of pirates. It’s okay if you were just a typical worker in the

American homeland. But if you were the crew of a ship plying these treacherous waters from the Indian Ocean down towards the strait in between Madagascar and the African mainland, then your very life is really at stake. When Paul Greengrass released Captain Philips in 2013, it unleashed sheer raw fear among the people about the danger of piracy. Enter 2015. You will see Derek Ramsay on screen at your favorite cinema running acting as a cop and running after a guy from…well what else…a cinema! The guy was running and running through the market, bumping into

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people and produce alike until he was apprehended by Ramsay. His crime? Piracy. Or more precisely violation of Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. The nice packaging of the video would hopefully discourage would-be pirates from copying from digital prints of both local and Hollywood movies and reselling them on streets as DVDs. But then again there is online piracy. And quite frankly, I’m a receiver of online piracy. Let’s say how do I enjoy listening to the oh-so-adorable soundtrack of Fifty Shades of Grey? I simply download ‘em online

The Chameleon

Mark Francisco

sans paying. It has been a cat-and-mouse game between Hollywood and the Torrent sites for the past ten years or so. I reckon it will still remain that way for years to come. Never mind the fact that piracy is definitely a crime.

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Fresh Gospel of the day: (March21, 2015-Saturday) John 7:40-53”Some of the people therefore, when they heard these words, were saying, “This certainly is the Prophet.” Others were saying, “This is the Christ.” Still others were saying, “Surely the Christ is not going to come from Galilee, is He? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the descendants of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” So a division occurred in the crowd because of Him. Some of them wanted to seize Him, but no one laid hands on Him. The officers then came to the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said to them, “Why did you not bring Him?” The officers answered, “Never has a man spoken the way this man speaks.” The Pharisees then answered them, “You have not also been led astray, have you? “No one of the rulers or Pharisees has believed in Him, has he? People never knew

Biblical reflection

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that Jesus was born in Judea the place of their patriarchs and prophets. They commented without any research and inquiries. Sometimes, we are misleading in our judgment since we did it abruptly and no investigations that are being conducted. Before giving any opinion, my admonition is, check first to avoid wrong statements that can hurt to the person who is being accused of nothing. We are reminded to be prudent in our judgment. Be aware of this: you cannot judge the book by its own cover: Printing paid by: Neneth Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: God loves you!!!

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Valdehuesa... from page A4

hold the chairman, the sanggunian, and their appointees accountable for their performance. Everyone is a sovereign member of this Assembly; thus also an official of the local government, a stakeholder/stockholder of it as a public corporation. The proceedings of this Assembly are like a stockholders’ meeting of the corporation, its highest authority. The sangguniang barangay is its board of directors acting on behalf of the stockholders, managing the corporation’s day to day affairs, making decisions when stockholders are not in session. The law requires the members of this Assembly (the barangay’s voters) to meet at least twice yearly in order “to hear and pass upon the activities and finances of the barangay” (Section 398, R.A. 7160). This means it must convene, not just twice yearly as is the current practice, but as often as necessary—to oversee the affairs of the community. Ironically, President B.S. Aquino institutionalized this twice-yearly practice by decreeing when barangays are to assemble (March, then October), dictating its agenda and emasculating the autonomy he’s supposed to promote. But even so, some barangays don’t bother to convene; those that do merely do it to simulate compliance— inviting selected neighborhoods to a “meeting” where refreshments are served. But no serious deliberations take place. The officials do all the governing. Barangay citizens should challenge this practice. It’s not only improper, it belittles a solemn rite of democracy: the convening of the community’s supreme governing body. Those that conduct this Assembly like a political rally, street meeting, or a miting de avance, should be reprimanded, especially if they violate the required one-week’s advance notice. Filipinos need to understand and appreciate that it is only through this Assembly that one can make known his sentiments as a sovereign citizen, apart from casting a vote during election. Without this Assembly, he remains powerless and voiceless—just as individual members of Congress are powerless when that body is not in session, or just as individuals do not constitute People Power unless joined by many more individuals assembled in one place. Moreover, unless this Assembly deliberates on its agenda, the community cannot develop or build consensus on any issue, nor can the popular will be crystallized. Exchange of ideas and opinions is essential to keep democracy dynamic and the diverse sectors of the community harmonious. Such exchanges are

what in advanced democracies are called “deliberative conversations”—on which resolutions or consensus statements are based. Consensus is essential for solidarity or general agreement on issues. Opinion polls do not produce consensus, nor express solidarity. Only formal deliberations and exchange can produce consensus, harmony, and solidarity. If anyone is wondering why politics is so divisive in our communities, it’s because we have not learned how to process our differences, to deliberate like civilized communities do, and forge a consensus on issues! Awaken your Barangay Assembly and keep it alive! (To be continued) Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretary-general, Southeast Asia Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; member, Philippine Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Govt’s Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. He is chairman/ convenor, Gising Barangay Movement Inc. and author of books on governance. valdehuesa@gmail.com

Mining... from page A2

Siana Mines was actually an abandoned mine site previously operated by Surigao Consolidated Mining Company, Inc. (Suricon) and was first opened in the 1930s. Closed down during World War II, it was reopened in 1946, producing 4,800 kilograms of gold and 8,000 kg of silver. It was closed down again owing to mine flooding and underground fire. The abandoned mine site was not rehabilitated until Red5 Ltd. secured a mining permit in 2002. It was granted an environmental compliance certificate in April 2009 despite a prior scheduled Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan expected late May of the same year, according to Alyansa Tigil Mina. The Siana Gold Project is made up of both an open pit and an underground mine. The project, as originally designed, will deliver a minimum 849,000 ounces of gold production a year at a cash cost of under $400 per ounce over a 10-year life. Greenstone used Suricon’s old tailings dam that suffered a crack.

Peace... from page A1

the launching ceremony. In a statement on the rationale of the formation of the network, the group said that “the peace process cannot solely be left alone in the hands of the peace panels nor by the existing mechanisms.” The group asserted the need for broader grassroots

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constituency and stakeholders’ participation in the peace process and to continue to be strong and vigilant in monitoring and preserving the gains of the peace process. The formation of the network aims to consolidate grassroots monitors from different organizations to support the peace process and the ceasefire mechanism; to gather and provide accurate and real-time information on safety and security of civilians; and ensure the protection of civilians from various harms and human rights abuses. The launching was also joined by various support groups led by the international organizations from the United Nations and the European countries and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). Brig. Gen. Carlito Galvez, the head of the Coordinating Committee for the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH), lauded the initiative of the personalities and groups behind the formation of the GPMN. Galvez assured support to the activities of GPMN that he said would further strengthen the peace process in communities. The new head of the International Monitoring TeamMindanao 10 (IMT-M10), Major Gen. Dato Sheikh Muksin Bin Kasan and Brig. Gen. Manolito Orense, the deputy commander of the 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army and head of the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of the government, were also present during the launching of the monitoring network. After the launching, organizers of the network told the media here that the groups will begin the establishment of monitoring network in their respective communities and set-up an effective communication to effectively carry-out their monitoring efforts in the village levels.

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country observes the Women’s Month this year. “A lt hou g h v i ol e nc e against children and women seldom occurs in IP communities, the tribal community is basically patriarchal, where men dominate against women,” Mandago said. Now, a third year college student of the state-run Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan De Oro City, Mandago is taking up Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, major in Physical Sciences. Mandago thanks the Department of Social welfare and Development (DSWD) of Northern Mindanao through the department’s 4Ps Expanded Student Grants-In-Aid Program. In 2012, the Pantawid Pamilya in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched and eventually

RDC-X endorses priority programs and projects for 2016 The Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao (RDC-X) endorses on March 19, 2015 a total of P83.189 billion worth of programs and projects proposed for implementation in FY 2016 by 24 agencies and eight (8) state universities and colleges in the region. This is 26% higher than the P65.926 billion worth of proposals approved for implementation in 2015. Budget allocation was highest for the Social Sector (47%) followed by the Infrastructure Sector (46%); Economic Sector (5.0%); and the Macro Sector (2%). RDC-X Chair and Lanao del Norte Governor Khalid Q. Dimaporo led the Council’s review and endorsement of the proposed budgets. Mayor Nelieta Noval, Chairperson of the Social Development Committee, asked the body’s endorsement of the Social Development Sector’s requirement of Php 39.019 billion for CHED, DepED, DOH, DSWD, NCIP, NHA, TESDA, BSU, CMU, CPSC, NMSC, MOSCAT, MUST, MSU-IIT, and MSU-Naawan). Dr. Modesto Babaylan, Co-Chair of the Infrastructure Development Committee, requested the endorsement of the Php 38.468

billion requirement of the Infrastructure and Utilities Sector agencies (DPWH, LTFRB, LTO, MARINA, NIA, and NTC). Ms. Emma Nieva, Co-Chair of the Economic Development Committee, sought support for the Php 4.309 billion requirement of the Economic Development sector (DA, BFAR, DAR, DENR, EMB, MGB, DOT, DTI, and DOST). The Macro Sector’s requirement of Php1.393 billion for DOLE and DILG was presented by Director Rene Burdeos, Vice-Chair of the Macro and Development Administration Committee. Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr. of the National Economic and Development Authority, Region X (NEDA-X), assured the body that the agencies’/SUCs’ proposed budgets have passed technical review by the sector committees on March 10, 2015 to ensure that the proposed programs and projects are consistent with the President’s Social Contract, the region’s priorities and the sectoral outcomes indicated in the Regional Development Plan and Investment Program for 2013-2016. The proposed FY 2016 budgets of the RLAs and SUCs will be endorsed to their respective agency central

offices for consideration. The proposals will also be presented to the RDC-X Advisory Committee (RAC) on March 23, 2015 for support. Also endorsed were the Rehabilitation of Pulangui IV Hydro Electric Power Reservoir-Phase II (Selective Dredging); Philippine Ports Authority’s Port Development Projects; Complementary Food Technologies-Solution to Malnutrition; and Tangub City’s Eco-Tourism Development Project. The Council also expressed support to the formulation of the Mindanao Development Corridors presented by Honorable Luwalhati R. Antonino, Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA); the holding of the Pasundayag Northern Mindanao on May 11-17, 2015 in Angeles City, Pampanga; continuous adoption of Industry Cluster Approach for MSME Development; and the list of assistance needed by the RDCprivate sector representatives (PSR) from the local government units and regional line agencies in the conduct of the 6th RDC-PSR National Convention that will be hosted by RDC-X on October 14-16, 2015. (Peleta B. Abejo, DRD, NRO-X)

rolled-out the ESGPPA for Pantawid Pamilya households, whose members are about to enroll or are currently enrolled in college. CD/EM

no. 12929-2015, appropriating the sum of 7.8 million from the unappropriated surplus as of December 31, 2013. The amount will be used to purchase air conditions (P880,000), two units air curtains (P280,000) and various equipment and furniture for the offices of the executive judge (P2.6 million), City Prosecutor (P2.6 million), Public Attorney’s Office 9P420,00) and office supplies amounting to (P950,000). Councilor President Elipe, chair of the committee on finance and ways and means, said this is brought about by the request of judges to help them in their plight after the fire incident at the Hall of Justice. He said the judges submitted their requests and the necessary primordial equipment were identified. A corollary resolution was adopted requesting the Local Finance Committee to immediately prepare the Supplemental Budget (SB) covering the said ordinance. Earlier, the 17th City Council gave way to the judicial branch to temporarily occupy vacant offices

and hold hearings at the City Council Session Hall in order not to disrupt the administration of justice following the fire incident that displaced offices at the Hall of Justice. The Power

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especially during the summer vacation. Earlier, the 17th City Council adopted several resolutions for the installation of navigational aids and other facilities at the said airport. Acenas said other than convenience, safety is of prime importance. “I hope more developments will take place in the next months and years until Laguindingan Airport is able to meet international standards and accommodate international flights,” he added. The Power

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other judicial offices. Going all-out to assist the judicial branch of government, the City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas enacted Ordinance

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Globe Telecom, his telecommunication partner in the country. In August last year, Globe ambassador Stockinger starred in Slipstream, a full-day affair which celebrated the telco’s brand new network with a race car driving exhibition, interactive booths, and an outdoor music festival. Stockinger showed off his track skills driving his Lotus-Gravity Charouz Formula Renault 3.5 race car around Bonifacio Global City. “We are very happy and excited for Marlon as he gets close to his racing dreams. We look forward to more of his achievements as he continues to bring honor and pride to the country,” quips Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu. The 2015 GP2 officially begins on April 17-19 in Bahrain.

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