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Duterte’s 8-point economic agenda ‘business as usual’ THE eight-point economic agenda of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is an elitist neoliberal agenda, research group IBON said. It is good for big business at the expense of the majority of Filipinos and long-term national development. Its “business as usual” belies the clamor for change and, in repeating Aquinoera policies that drove this clamor for change, bodes ill for the incoming administration, added the group. Duterte’s possible head economic manager, Carlos Dominguez III, who has a rich mining background and is reportedly being eyed as the finance secretary, presented the incoming administration’s economic priorities. IBON said that the short list is revealing for what it said and did not say: The agenda presented continues the Aquino-era pro-big business economic thrusts that according to IBON enriched a few while keeping tens of millions of Filipinos poor and dependent on government dole-outs. The agenda affirmed See agenda, page A7
MILF’s Murad to Duterte: ‘We will partner with you and your administration’
MERGER. Nacionalista President and former Senator Manny Villar, President-elect and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, and Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-LABAN) President and Senator Koko Pimentel show the coalition agreement signed shortly after the press conference held at the Matina Enclave in Davao City on Monday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Derick Cerro
Plant trees for future generations LAWMAKERS are confident that the coming 17th Congress would give priority to the enhancement and protection of the country’s forest cover. “We are all witnesses to nature’s fury. Global warming and climate change are
now a real threat to humanity. We must do our part and act now to counter the problem of biodiversity loss for the sake of the future generations,” the lawmakers stressed. There are various environmental measures under
consideration by the House Committee on Reforestation which, if not passed due to time constraint, are sure to be reintroduced in the early days of the next Congress. Two of these measures are: 1) House Bill 3556 See trees, page A7
DAVAO City--The chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has congratulated presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his “historic victory” during the May 9 Presidential election and vowed to “partner with you and your administration.” Addressing the letter dated May 10 to “His Excellency… President-elect Duterte,” MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim said Duterte’s winning the electoral contest is “indeed a historic victory because for the first time in the history of this country, a true son of Mindanao in whose veins Moro blood runs is now the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines.” In his campaign sorties, Duterte, the lone Mindanawon Presidential candidate would tell the crowd his grandmother was a Maranao and he has grandchildren
who are Tausug. He would spend time to talk about Philippine history from the point of view of Mindanao and how the Moro people have been marginalized and minoritized and how important it is to “correct the historical injustice. Duterte visited the MILF in their Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao noon of February 27. In his rally in Cotabato City that afternoon, Duterte declared that if he wins, “yung isang paa ng Moro ay nasa Malacanang na” (one foot of the Moro is already in Malacanang). Murad’s eight-paragraph letter, e-mailed to Duterte’s chief executive assistant Christopher L awrence “Bong” Go on May 11 and the signed letter handcarried to Davao on May 12 by Duterte’s February emissary to the MILF, said they See partner, page A7
Solon seeks probe on investment scams A LAWMAKER is urging Congress to conduct an investigation, in aid of legislation, on the sudden proliferation of investment scams in the country. Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe (Party-list, Ako Bicol) said thousands of Filipinos have been enticed and fooled into entering these dubious deals, and are seemingly left vulnerable to these scams
that continue to successfully form and prey upon the public despite the numerous laws being implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He explained in House Resolution 2256 that instead of preventing the occurrence of such illegal acts, the government merely responds to the resulting situation See scams, page A7
NEW TOURIST SPOT. Visitors drop by the house of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte at Doña Luisa subdivision in Matina, Davao City on May 14, 2016 and pose beside a standee of the mayor, the 16th President of the Philippines and the first Mindanawon to lead the country. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano
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ASIDE from the eagles and durian, what else can one see in Davao? What can the tourists do in a place dubbed as one of the safest cities in the world? Following are at least five things to do in Davao: 1. Own an island for a day or more. Do you want to go to the beach but hate crowded places? Are you looking for a perfect getaway with your loved ones and friends? Located in Samal, Davao, the Island Buenavista Davao will make the entire island exclusive for you for a day or more, depending on your budget. For Php105,000 per night, the whole island will be exclusive for two to 10 persons. Rate per night in excess of 10 persons is Php5,200 per person. The island will only allow maximum of 35 persons. Celebrities such as Piolo Pascual and his family and
Charo Santos-Concio have been there. The rates include the exclusive use of the fourhectare island (during high tide; eight hectares during low tide) and its facilities and amenities; accommodations at its unique villas and suites; round trip boat transfers to and from the island; three buffet meals and two snacks; plus complimentary use of its sports and leisure facilities for snorkeling, kayaking, beach volleyball, and swimming. If you want a romantic date, you could actually request the staff to set up dinner/breakfast by the beach. For those with tighter budget, don’t worry. The Island Buenavista Davao offers Day Tour Package for a fixed rate of Php38,000 for 10 people. Pictorial package is also available for only Php10,000. Experience white sand beach and Davao Gulf ’s crystal-clear water. For more
details and for inquiries, one may contact Buenavista Island Resort Inc. at (+6382) 2992 to 94 (local 116). 2. Take adventures, enjoy the nature. At Eden Nature Park, you will be surrounded with so many greens and flowers during a tour, and then you can opt for some adventures, too. A mountain resort that is 3000 feet above sea level, Eden Nature Park offers not just a peaceful surrounding, but a cool breeze as it is surrounded with thousands of pine trees. Aside from horseback riding, there are other activities for the adventurous ones. Test your bravery with Skycycle, wherein you’ll literally ride a bicycle on a cable wire. It looks scary when you’ll look at the cable up close, but that feeling will be gone once you pedal the bike. Enjoy the ride on top of so many trees!
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If you don’t have fear of heights, you can choose to do the zipline once you’re done with Skycycle. Don’t worry. Everything’s safe there. For inquiries and reservations, one may contact the Eden Nature Park Sales Office at numbers (+6382) 2991020, 2960791. 3. Visit the Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC). This might sound weird but by doing so, you will have a glimpse as to why Davao City became one of the safest cities in the world. Here, you will appreciate how the local government of Davao City takes care of its people. The PSSCC was created to provide protection, security, safety and risk management to the Davaoenos. It operates through coordinative approach to address concerns on crime, terrorism, traffic, health, emergency services and disaster risk reduction through using
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information, technology and intelligent solutions. The Davao City 911, for instance, takes calls 24/7. Just dial 911 when you’re in Davao and you can be assured there’s someone who will help you in case of emergency. As you tour the PSSCC, you will also witness how they monitor so many CCTV cameras installed around the city. They don’t just monitor the traffic, they also monitor the crimes.
Beware also not to smoke in public areas. Remember, there are many CCTV cameras out there. 4. “Pub Crawl” Pub Crawl is what we call bar hopping in Manila. This is not to entice you drink so many alcoholic beverages. The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region XI wants to tell people that there is night life in Davao. This is why, for the second year of DOT’s Visit See things, page A7
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PAGASA consults various sectors on modernization’s IRR By Catherine N. Teves of PNA
THE State-run Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) gathered anew various sectors’ inputs for enhancing its draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10692 which aims modernizing this agency. On Monday, PAGASA conducted in Metro Manila
Zambo police hunt down 3 escapees ZAMBOANGA City -- The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) has launched manhunt operation in a bid to arrest three of the four detainees who escaped from police custody. Supt. Luisito Magnaye, ZCPO director, identified the escapees who are subject of the manhunt as Fahad Arip, 34; John Zivas Ferrer Lim; and, Arby Aquicesca. Magnaye said Arip and Aquicesca were arrested for theft cases while Lim for robbery with attempted homicide. Magnaye disclosed they were among the four detainees who escaped around 5 a.m. Monday from the lockup cell of ZCPO’s Police Station 11 headquarters. The fourth one, identified only as a certain DenDen, was recaptured few minutes after they escaped. Den-Den, who is facing carnapping charges, was collared at a bakery while buying bread. Magnaye said initial investigation showed the detainees managed to escape after they cut one iron bar of the lock-up cell with the use of a hack saw blade. He ordered the conduct of thorough investigation over the incident to determine culpability among the officers and men who are on duty when the detainees escaped. (PNA)
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its third round of public consultations on the matter, aiming to come up with the best possible IRR for R.A. 10692. “Our direction is towards becoming a world-class agency,” PAGASA Acting Administrator Dr. Vicente Malano said during the event. He noted PAGASA targets further providing accurate, timely and reliable climate- and weather-related
information and services. PAGASA was among 43 public institutions that received positive net satisfaction scores from senior business executives the Makati Business Club surveyed in July 2014. Approved in November 2015, R.A. 10692 seeks modernizing PAGASA so this agency can further provide weather and climate information essential in helping communities nationwide
better brace for tropical cyclones, storm surges and other natural hazards under its watch. “The modernization program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of three years: Provided, That payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred under this Act may extend beyond this period: Provided, further, That PAGASA shall continue to modernize
and constantly update its operational capabilities to keep pace with best global practices,” reads R.A. 10692. According to Malano, PAGASA plans holding in Laoag City the next leg of its public consultation on the proposed IRR. PAGASA’s first and second consultations on the IRR were in Mindanao’s Davao City and the Visayas’ Bohol province, he said. The agenc y is fast-
tracking work on the IRR, noting Malacanang wants this signed before the present administration ends its six-year term next month. R.A. 10962 mandates creation of a fund for PAGASA’s modernization program and setting of Php3 billion funding exclusively for capital outlay of this agency. PAGASA modernization components under R.A. 10692 also include See consults, page A7
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THE prices of local commodities normally rise every election season and after the election exercise is over. The government is doing nothing to stop this. Many believe that the election season induces inflation, which stimulates the rise of prices of goods. Inflation is the increase of prices of goods, which weakens the purchasing power of the currency. The spending spree involving the election money fuels the inflationary condition, which greatly affect the wage earner groups and the low income sector. There is a conservative estimate that about Php 10 billion election money circulate throughout the country during the election season. While the of f icial election season starts during the filing of the certificate of candidacy in August, the bulk of election spending starts as the official campaign period begins in January the following year. Graphing the movement of the election sp ending, one could easily surmise that the spending heightens a
week prior to E-Day. On the day and prior to the E-Day, money circulates primarily in the form of “vote buying.” There were unconfirmed reports that the local candidates spent a minimum of Php 500 to Php 2000 per voter in Cagayan De Oro City. Considering without admitting, one could imagine the huge amount of money involved in “buying” the votes of over 300,000 registered voters in Cagayan De Oro City. In the province, the CYNOSURE received reports that some provincial candidates started distributing Php 50.00 to every member of the household prior to EDay last May 9, 2016. There are about 500,000 registered voters in Misamis Oriental. The CYNOSURE is just sharing a bird’s eye view of how election money contributes to inflation, which invigorates the rise of prices of commodities in the local market. For instance, the prices of household commodities in the public markets in Cagayan De Oro City surged after the
election. An example: The tomato, which usually fetched a Php 30.00 per kilo, is now selling as Php 50.00 per kilo. The prices of agricultural products increased as much as 70 percent from its base prices in December last year. The long drought could not be the reason for the sudden surge of prices of agricultural commodities. The El Nino Phenomenon started about nine months ago in August last year, somehow the prices of agricultural commodities have not visibly moved to May this year. Thus, there was no reason that the prices of agricultural commodities could rise as much as 70 percent other than the huge amount of election money in circulation. When there is a huge supply of money, the hike in the prices of goods becomes inevitable because the consumers go into buying spree. In the movement of goods, the condition is simply defined as “the law of supply and demand.” When the purchasing power of the currency is involved, the
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financial market defines it as “inflation.” The government always adopts a monetary policy akin on maintaining an average inflation rate in order to balance the supply of money in circulation as against the prices of goods in the market. However, in an inflation spawned by the huge circulation of election money, it is incumbent on the government to adopt measures that would stop the rising prices of basic commodities. Doing so would protect the consumers from the unscrupulous traders who exploit the situation at the expense of the consuming public. -0- Send comments/ reactions: crisguardian@ yahoo.com
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SurSur DTI to hold ‘Balik-Eskwela Diskwento Caravan’ TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here headed by Provincial Director Romel Oribe is set to carry out “Balik-Eskwela Diskwento Caravan” in time for the scheduled conduct of Brigada Eskwela on May 30 – June 4. Manny Disca, Consumer Welfare Division chief, said that the caravan would be heldCAGAYAN in four remote villages DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers of Tandag City, namely, Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax San # (088)Isidro, 856-1947 PanMabuhay, CAMIGUIN BRANCH danon, and Maticdum. B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 Diskwento Caravans CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave.,Caravans) Cagayan de Oro Cityhad (Discount DIVISORIA BRANCH been being conducted by the Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City said agency here for many Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASANby BRANCH years already way of sellLapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # to (088) 231-6739 ing goods consumers at CARMEN BRANCH discounted But, Vamenta Blvd., prices. Cagayan de Oro City at Tel. # (088) 231-2011 this time, it would mainly
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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late CRUSELA CABALDE left a parcel of land, identified as Lot No. 5096-B, under Tax Declaration No. 07000201790, w/ OCT No. 1118, with an area of 1.4596 has located at Alga, Catarman, Camiguin, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND, Sold in Favor of the Spouses Agapito M. Borres, and Edna B. Borres, (sold portion identified as Lot No. 5096-B1, with an area of 2,022 sq. meters), executed by Sofia A. Sabud, HEIR/ VENDOR, under the notarial Registry of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO, per Doc. No. 421; Page No. 87; Book No. 81; Series of 2016. MDN: May 3, 10 & 17, 2016
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Unlocking More Job Opportunities Job-to-skill mismatch is one of the lingering factors why unemployment is high in Caraga. This includes the numerous Pantawid Pamilya ng Pilipino Program beneficiaries of the region; access to gainful employment is a challenge to them. To address this growing problem, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) in this region in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) worked together to successfully implement the Livelihood and Employment Assistance Forum (LEAF) Caraga. This project aims to widen up the job opportunities for
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries by accessing them to the programs and services of DOLE and other stakeholders. Further, it will also reduce the challenges of job-and-skill mismatch. Skills and employment profile of the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries are submitted to DOLE prior to the conduct of LEAF to match the skills of the participants with the current demand in the local and overseas labor market. Further, a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) is conducted preceding LEAF to strengthen the capacities of the participants in order for them to secure employment through updates on the new trends, technologies in the labor market and prepa-
ration of job documents. During the activity, OneStop-Shop processing of employment documents is set-up to cater the needs of the applicants to process papers for NSO, SSS, PhilHealth, to update and enroll in NBI, to register for free assessment in TESDA, to have LGU and CTC issuances; and to avail DSWD free ID picture. With this, they wouldn’t have to spend much on transportation to secure the necessary documents. Moreover, the program also provides Pre-Employment Assistance Fund (PEAF) especially to those who are in dire need to comply requirements for overseas job opportunities. This modality supports SLP participants needing financial assistance to acquire the pre-employment requirements of potential or guaranteed employers. A maximum of Php5,000.00 may be availed by each participant. An interview with two of the program participants who are now in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through Facebook was recently conducted. Evlex Lexiris Galera and Jalie Bernil are Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries from Nasipit, Agusan del Norte and Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur respectively.
HAPPY and PROUD. Jalie Bernil working as steel fixer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In partnership with East West Placement Center Inc, they are now working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as scaffolder and steel fixer. “Tungod sa LEAF, nakakita na ko ug trabaho ug naa na koy source sa income para sa mga kinahanglanon sa ako pamilya (Through LEAF, I have found a job, hence, I now have a source of income for my family),” Evlex said. “Dako akoang pasalamat ug kalipay sa tabang na nahatag sa akoa sa SLP (I’m greatly happy and grateful
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A GRATEFUL BENEFICIARY. Evlex Lexiris Galera currently working as scaffolder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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To attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Department of Health through its Nurse Deployment Project and Rural Health MidwifePlacement Program was able to deploy human resource for health in the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) relative to the Aquino Health Agenda:
Achieving Universal Health Care for All Filipinos, the Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP). It aims to provide quality health services for all. One of its thrusts is applying additional effort and resources in localities with high concentration of poor families who are unable to access quality basic public health services. We can’t deny the fact that
with the help SLP has given to me),” he added. “Malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa DSWD at sisikapin kong maging mabuting ehemplo sa aking mga kapwa manggagawa (I’m greatly grateful to DSWD and I will try hard to become a role model to my fellow workers),” Jalie shared. Through LEAF, many were given a chance to improve their lives. This partnership program is a proof that the spirit of Convergence and Bayanihan to help those in need still exists.
As of 2015 accomplishment, SLP Caraga has provided employment to 9, 194 program participants both local and overseas job opportunities. SLP is a program that provides identified poor families the appropriate income-generating opportunities through microenterprise or employment, to help improve their level of economic sufficiency. ###(MARY CARMELLE C. JUMAWAN/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga).
people living in the GIDA specifically the indigenous people have a lesser access to healthcare in the previous years than those who are in the urban setting .There are various reasons why they weren’t able to avail of the services, the following are as follows: the unavailability of decent transportation, the remoteness of the area, lack of manpower assigned in the barangays (1 midwife is assigned to 2 to 3 barangays) and maybe due to lack of information.
The rural areas and IP communities are now enjoying the services given to them by the human resource for health assigned in their barangays. The nurses and midwives were active in giving health educations in the community. They became healthy lifestyle advocates. With this, people became aware of the possible consequences of risky lifestyle and opt to refrain from those. Thus, prevention is better than cure.
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Davao Fun Sale (VDFS) campaign, the agency has included “Pub Crawl” in its offerings. For a discounted rate, guests will be toured to several bars located blocks away from each other. You’ll be surprised to see that most pubs in Davao are quiet, and the people there are behaved, making you feel that you are in a coffee shop. Some bars have live bands, too. 5. Catch the Kalumon Performing Arts. Kalumon Performing Arts is a very talented group. We’ve witnessed them perform various song and cultural dance numbers for about an hour, and they never seemed to get tired. This group create performance pieces rooted in the culture of indigenous Filipinos. Their performance will make you appreciate the beauty, talents, and culture of Davaoenos. Kalumon Performing Arts was already featured at the 26th Korea World Trade Fair held in Seoul, South Korea in 2013; and also appeared on ABS-CBN’s noontime show, “It’s Showtime!” You can catch them perform at around 8 p.m. at the Matina Town Square (MTS), the entertainment hub of Davao City. MTS is a popular venue for live band performances of homegrown musical artists, especially during weekends. It is an open complex for several shops, restaurants, bars and coffee shops. There is so much to enjoy and so many to discover in Davao City. The DOT, in fact, plans to introduce Davao as an alternative destination to the international tourist market. Hope these five land on your checklist. (PNA)
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focus on public-private partnerships (PPPs) whose lucrative infrastructure projects subsidize private profits with public funds, the group said. The agenda prioritizes investors’ long-standing demand to open up Filipino natural resources, labor, and markets to greater foreign exploitation, said IBON. The group expressed alarm that as this is matched with a focus on promoting agribusiness and tourism in rural areas, there is also an apparent effort to make it easier for investors to assert property rights over land. Yet, stressed IBON, the agenda says nothing about resolving the enduring landlessness among millions of small farmers that keeps them poor. According to IBON, there is a populist albeit justified demand to lessen the tax burden on a few million middle class income taxpayers. The group said however that “progressivity” in the tax system is misconstrued as mere inflation indexing rather than the raising of direct taxes on the rich and big corporations while reducing direct and indirect taxes on the poor. Meanwhile, the thrust in education is narrowly to produce graduates that the private sector needs and, through college scholarships, increase the public funds going to private schools. IBON said that the public good would have been better served with a declaration to reverse decades of health and education privatization that has made these social services expensive and even inaccessible for millions of poor Filipinos. IBON also said that the agenda fails to outline a realistic domestic job creation thrust based on agrarian reform, real agricultural development, and Filipino industrialization. The agenda fails to repudiate the accumulation of neoliberal economic policies and free trade deals that have kept the national economy so backward. Hence, said the group, the promise of an expanded conditional cash transfer (CCT) program becomes a ruse to continue
with failed neoliberal policies. IBON noted that there was even no mention of decisively raising wages or ending contractualization. The incoming Duterte administration could have used the post-election moment of euphoria to establish itself as pro-people and different from the outgoing Aquino administration. Yet the eight-point agenda instead seems hurriedly presented mainly to assuage the fear of domestic oligarchs and foreign investors that economic policies would change in favor of the majority of Filipinos rather than elites, IBON said.
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main “highly optimistic and confident that your victory would carry with it our hopes and aspirations for peace and justice in Mindanao.” Overwhelming support The letter noted that Duterte’s “defense of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) before and during the election campaign has in fact infused these optimism and confidence among our people, which should explain why they overwhelmingly supported your candidacy.” Duterte is leading in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), a Liberal Party stronghold and the core territory of the future Bangsamoro autonomous political entity. As of 4:45 a.m. May 15, partial and unofficial results posted on Comelec-GMA Mirror Server from 82.25% of election results processed, showed that Duterte got 768,730 followed by Liberal Party bet Mar Roxas with 220,132; Vice President Jejomar Binay with 106,029 votes; Senator Grace Poe with 65,812; and Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago with 2,525. Duterte got more votes in the ARMM than the 744,248 votes for reelectionist ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Liberal Party. Murad said any initiative by Duterte “that would rectify the historical injustices committed on us and institute an enduring peace and development in our territories would be fully supported by the MILF and the Bangsamoro people.” He said Duterte’s message of justice, freedom, equality and social justice “resonates with our aspiration for genuine change.” “Status quo is not acceptable” The Philippine government (GPH) and the MILF signed the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB) on October 15, 2012 and subsequently the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) on March 27, 2014. The agreements stipulate that as a matter of fundamental principle, “the status quo is unacceptable” to both parties. “Your platform for system change precisely captures this principle,” Murad said adding that it is “in our best interest that your advocacy for federalism entrenches our aspiration for genuine selfrule in our homeland through the implementation of the CAB to put an end to the debilitating conflict that breeds anarchy and stimulates the rise of extremism.” “Hopefully, through your efforts this can be realized by both Moros and Filipinos so that we can achieve unity and reconciliation as two nations or as component multi-nations enjoying parity of esteem and internal self-determination, and united together in a federalized association for the betterment of the Philippine State,” Murad said. Murad assured Duterte that “we will partner with you and your administration.” The peace process with the MILF is on the implementation phase which includes the passage of the BBL. Under the FAB and CAB, the passage of the BBL will pave the way for the establishment of the Bangsamoro, the new autonomous political entity that would replace the ARMM. The ARMM is deemed abolished once the BBL is ratified. Congress under the Aquino administration adjourned on
February 3 without passing the law. Without the law, the ARMM continued and elected its new set of officials on May 9. Under the Duterte administration, it is expected that the BBL is passed by December 2017 as the plebiscite to ratify the BBL requires six months preparation, and the transition period from the ARMM to the Bangsamoro requires at least a year. If the BBL is passed by then, the transition period can begin by June 30, 2018, election of the first set of officials of the Bangsamoro can be held in May 2019 and the inauguration of the Bangsamoro can be held on June 30, 2019. If no BBL is passed, the ARMM election in May 2019 will proceed as scheduled. Bangsamoro as template Murad was out of the country when Duterte visited Camp Darapanan on February 27. Duterte was received by MILF 1st Vice Chair Ghazali Jaafar and the Central Committee. Duterte told them that he would convene a Constitutional Commission to amend the 1987 Constitution to change the system of government into federalism but “if it takes time, and if only to defuse tension, in my government I will convince Congress to pass the BBL then make it as a template for federal states.” Peter Laviña, Duterte’s spokesperson early this week said the incoming President would propose to Congress the calling of a Constitutional Convention to amend the 1987 Constitution to pave the way for the shift to federalism. At the Cotabato City plaza in the afternoon of February 27, Duterte stressed the need to correct the historical injustices committed against the Moro people and vowed that under his administration, “we will try to go federalism. Yang Bagsamoro sa mapa ngayon, wag nang galawin yan. Gawin na lang nating example na makopya sa lahat. Ang mangyayari nito, uunahin ko na lang pakiusapan ko ang Congress na we will pass the BBL (The Bangsamoro on the map now, let’s not touch that anymore. Let’s make it an example for the rest to copy. I will immediately ask Congress to pass the BBL). He said he will also tell Nur Misuari “kopyahin na lang natin sila para sa Mindanao at buong Pilipinas” (let’s copy that in Mindanao and in the rest of the Philippines”). Misuari, whom Duterte considers a friend, is founding chair of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) with whom government signed a Final Peace Agreement in 1996 and whose implementation has yet to be fully completed. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)
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– “An Act to require every student to plant (ten) trees every year” authored by Reps. Rufus Rodriguez and Maximo Rodriguez; and 2) HB 972 – “An Act requiring all graduating elementary, high school and college students to plant at least ten (10) tress each as a prerequisite for graduation and for other related purposes,” by Reps. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo and Gary C. Alejano. “While we recognize the right of the youth to a balanced and healthful ecology, as proclaimed in the 1987 Constitution, there is no reason why they cannot be made to contribute in order to ensure that this would be an actual reality,” Magdalo Party-list Reps. Acedillo and Alejano said. They also noted that HB 972 also complements Executive Order No. 26, Series of 2011, issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III, which aims to mobilize students and government employees to plant 1.5 billion trees over a period of six years from 2011 to 2016. With over 12 million students graduating from elementary and nearly five million from high school, and almost 500,000 graduating from college each year, this initiative, if properly implemented, will ensure that at least 175 million new trees would be planted each year, the Magdalo lawmakers
pointed out. “Even with a survival rate of only 10 percent, this would translate to an additional 525 million trees available for the youth to enjoy, when they assume the mantle of leadership in the future,” Acedillo and Alejano stressed. Reps. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Maximo B. Rodriguez Jr., on the other hand, explained that, at present, more trees are being felled due to shifting agricultural practices, urban and industrial development, illegal lumber trade and large-scale mining, among others. “Furthermore, global warming and climate change are environmental phenomena intertwined with the world’s decreasing biodiversity. The loss of biodiversity is making climate change more complicated which poses threat on the planet’s marine and plant life,” the Rodriguez brothers added. (PNA)
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which amount to the loss of livelihood and life savings of the thousands of victims left financially and emotionally crippled by these unscrupulous investment schemes. Batocabe said that based on newspaper reports, numerous complaints have been filed against several companies engaged in unauthorized sale of investments. “Last July 22, 2015, reports surfaced revealing a PHP3-billion investment scam involving a multilevel networking firm called One Dream Global Marketing Inc. or One Dream,” he said. He said that One Dream promised that under a “pay-in” scheme, an investor pays P888, which is equivalent to a pen slot, which shall result in an “exit” or “pay-out: of PHP1,300 after four days. “This Batangas-based firm, which began its operations last May, allegedly victimized at least 20,000 people when One Dream’s president and chief executive officer Arnel Gacer, and vice
president Jobelle de Guzman closed the corporation and took away about PHP12.7 million worth of investments from a group of 300 investors,” Batocabe said. The party-list solon said that One Dream was registered with SEC as a firm involved in buying and selling various goods, but had no permit to engage in selling and marketing investment products. Batocabe further said that weeks before the incident with One Dream, another company named Freedom Life Advanced Global Prosperity Marketing Inc. otherwise known as Flag Prosperity Marketing Inc. (FLAG) is being probed for alleged unauthorized selling of investments. “FLAG, which is based in Calamba City, was reportedly engaged in recruiting individuals in 1 to 15 slots, wherein one slot amounts to PHP1,500 each and has a promised return of PHP2,200 and also has One Dream’s President Arnel Gacer, as one of its incorporators,” he said. Batocabe said companies that are engaged in unauthorized sale of investments from the public are Success200 International Marketing Corporation, Goldextreme Trading Co., One Lightning Corporation, and Emgoldex Philippines. Other companies suspected of unauthorized solicitation of investments from the public include Bagong Lahing Filipino Development Foundation Inc., Hyper Program Int’l Direct Sales and Trading Corp. (HPI Direct Sales and Trading Corp.), 79 Galore Online Marketing and Satarah Wellness Marketing. In his resolution, Batocabe directed the House Committees on Trade and Industry and on Banks and Financial Intermediaries to jointly conduct the probe on these investment scams. He said that the committee of trade and industry has jurisdiction over issues that concern domestic and has the mandate to inquire into investments bought and offered to the public to ensure consumer protection.
On the other hand, he said that the committee on banks and financial intermediaries has jurisdiction over issues relating to securities and securities exchange and has the mandate to ensure the protection of investments in the country. “Considering the alarming rise in companies that are either unregistered or registered but still not authorized by the SEC to offer or sell investments to the public, it has become the duty of both committees to investigate the matter and determine liability or points of improvements for the SEC and other appropriate agencies involved in precluding scams,” Batocabe said. He further said that both committees must also evaluate whether or not existing laws are still adequate to protect the public against such investment scams and if possible, craft remedial legislation that will ensure the prevention of investment scams. (PNA)
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from page A2 enhancing research and development capability, improving data-gathering and service delivery, increasing access to weather and climate information, creating a human resource development program and establishing collaboration with relevant international institutions. “We’ll likewise create personnel posts unique to PAGASA,” Malano said. He noted such is in line with PAGASA’s goal of being able to provide information and services to the public. “Modernizing PAGASA is giving what people need,” he said. Even if work on the IRR is still in progress, he assured PAGASA’s continuing efforts to further improve its services. (PNA)
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CEB joins world’s first pan-regional LCC alliance Alliance formed by eight market champions brings exceptional value to invaluable travel experiences.
Singapore, 16 May 2016 – The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), together with seven other market champions in Asia Pacific, today announced the formation of the world’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) alliance – the Value Alliance. CEB (including wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo), Jeju Air, Nok Air, NokScoot, Scoot, Tigerair Singapore, Tigerair Australia and Vanilla Air – will provide greater value, connectivity and choice for travel throughout Southeast Asia, North Asia and Australia, as they bring their extensive networks together. Customers will be able to view, select and book the best-available airfares on flights from any of the airlines in a single transaction, directly from each partner website, thanks to groundbreaking technology developed by Air Black Box (ABB). This means more destinations, more routing options and greater convenience for customers of each airline. Unlike typical interline technologies, ABB also allows guests to enjoy the full suite of ancillary choices they have come to appreciate from LCCs, such as seat and meal selection, variable baggage allowances and other inflight features – across all partner airline sectors in a single itinerary. ABB’s Air Connection Engine (ACE) platform has filed
for NDC Certification with IATA and is expected to complete full certification soon. The Value Alliance airlines, who together cover a third of the earth and serve more than 160 destinations with a collective fleet of 176 aircraft across the Asia Pacific region, will strengthen distribution in their non-home markets, expand their saleable networks via the provision of interline itineraries, retain their ancillary revenue opportunities and offer their customers a better, one-stop-shop experience. Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of Cebu Pacific remarked, “All of our airline partners are champions in their local markets and well regarded for their value and service regionally and nationally. The Value Alliance is a clear example of how LCCs can accomplish more by working together than we could do individually.” “We are extremely excited by the opportunities this partnership presents to our guests. The Value Alliance partners are leaders in their respective territories, having forged loyal followings by providing value, service and commitment to their home markets. By working together we can offer our guests a wider choice of destinations and flights – at the most competitive airfares – all in one go,” said Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson. Added Patee Sarasin, CEO of
Nok Air, “The opportunity enabled by ABB and the Value Alliance to offer ancillary products through interline channels is a significant benefit over other partnerships, given LCCs typically earn 10-25 percent of their revenues from such items.” Scoot, Nok Air and NokScoot are already offering each other’s flights and fares powered by the new ABB technology and other alliance members will follow in the coming months. “The technology enables us to interface with other airlines within the Value Alliance, including those using different passenger service systems (PSS), to provide a solution to a guest’s travel query – even on routes Vanilla Air may not itself serve to connect Japan to the rest of Asia Pacific,” noted Katsuya Goto, President of Vanilla Air. Asia Pacific’s tourism industry is the largest in the world, offering travellers experiences as diverse as visiting the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, exploring Tokyo’s mix of traditional shrines and modern shopping, or island hopping in the Philippines or Thailand. With more than 500 million visitors expected to arrive in Asia Pacific by 2020, the new Value Alliance will connect travellers to more of the unique destinations they wish to explore that are typically found in secondary cities.
World’s first pan-regional LCC Value Alliance launched today by eight partner airlines. From left to right: (Katsuya Goto President of Vanilla Air, Robert Sharp Chief Executive Officer of Tigerair Australia, Lee Lik Hsin Chief Executive Office of Tigerair, Campbell Wilson Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, Piya Yodmani Chief Executive Officer of Nok Scoot, Patee Sarasin Chief Executive Officer of Nok Air, Ken Choi Chief Executive Officer of Jeju Air and Michael B. Szucs Chief Executive Adviser of Cebu Pacific. CEB offers flights to an extensive network of over 90 routes on 64 destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. The airline’s 57-strong fleet is comprised of 7 Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, 6 Airbus A330, and 8
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By MARK FRANCISCO, Lifestyle Editor
MART Condominium held its top-off ceremony last May 14. Present during the rite were Yega Development Corporation VP-Finance Jinwook Lee and VP-Marketing Zackie Harris Lalwani. Sales agents were surprised upon learning that a unit buyer who would pay spot cash until May 31 will have a free trip to South Korea with the sales agent. There were also items that were raffled during the event – a 32” flat screen TV, a home theater system, a Samsung J1 Galaxy phone, an electric fan and a rice
cooker. Located just near Mastersons Avenue, going to the defunct Lumbia airport, Smart Condominium is a complex of state-of-the-art residences using the latest advancements in home automation and proven technologies for your ultimate comfort and convenience. It is situated very near Pueblo Golf Course, Xavier University High School and SM City Cagayan de Oro. With the top-off ceremony, expect the beautiful sky garden and swimming pool to be completed sooner than you expect. It will have key-card ac-
cess to floor levels and biometrics/RF identification to individual condo units, fully automated fire alarm and control systems, flood-free and milder temperatures area, accelerated price appreciation and substantial rental revenue, full HD cable television capacity, 100 percent LED lighting for common areas and solar lamps for outdoor areas, video intercom and ultra-high speed data transmission capabilities and state-ofthe-art technology for home and kitchen automation. These truly are new innovations that will bring something new to the city.
DTI-10 to host writing contest, invites schools M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 has announced that entries are now ac-
cepted as it holds the ‘Best Feature Writing’ contest on June 23-24, 2016, in Iligan City. DTI 10 Regional Director
Blood donation at JRBGH. Relatives of patients, City Hospital employees and volunteer-donors flock and donate blood on May 12 at JR Borja General Hospital led by Dr. Ramon Nery and new councilor-elect George Goking.(CIO/PIA10)
Linda O. Boniao recently invited all universities and high schools in Bukidnon, and the entire region, to participate in the competition. This is in consonance with the activity “Negosyo, Konsyumer ATBP” which will showcase the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ (MSMEs) rags to riches stories behind DTI interventions. Likewise, DTI-Bukidnon Provincial Director Ermedio J. Abang said this activity will showcase not just the DTI-assisted MSMEs but the students’ writing skills as well. “Aside from that, they will also win prizes while inspiring other entrepre-
neurs across the country through their story,” Abang said. The contest welcomes all colleges, universities, and high schools in Bukidnon to send their entries to DTIBukidnon provincial office before June 10, 2016. Based on the contest criteria released by DTIBukidnon, all entries must feature noteworthy MSMEs whose journey was greatly influenced and affected by DTI interventions through its business development programs and services. All submitted entries will undergo a rigid screening process. Winning entries will be announced during See DTI, page B3
CEB Group’s net income soars 81% for Q1 2016
THE Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), and its wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo, generated a net income of P4 billion from January to March 2016, an increase of 81% from the P2.2 billion earned in the same period last year. The Cebu Pacific Air group’s Q1 2016 revenues surged to P16 billion, a growth of 13% year-onyear. Passenger revenues rose by 11% to P12 billion, after CEB carried 4.8 million passengers for the first quarter. Cargo revenues also went up by 8.3% to P836 million. Likewise, ancillary revenues soared by 24% to P3.2 billion consequent to the 13% growth in passenger traffic and 10% increase in average ancillary revenue
per passenger. Improved online bookings, together with a wider range of ancillary revenue products and services, contributed to the increase. “The robust figures we disclosed today are a testament to CEB’s success in making air transportation more accessible and affordable for everyJuan. We continue to upgrade our fleet, study new destinations and routes, and enhance our ground and in-flight operations, to ensure only the best service for our passengers,” says Atty. JR Mantaring, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs. CEB re cent ly announced an additional frequency between Manila and Doha, Qatar, to cater See ceb, page B3
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No room in heaven unless repented T he G os p e l of Jesus Christ (May17, 2016-Tuesday)Matthew 16:24-28”Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
“For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and WILL THEN REPAY EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS. Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom: This kind of service is advice to leave everything. But for us married, this is not applicable to leave
everything because it will damage the future of our children. Being married, it is not easy to balance your life to serve God and find money to survive. This is what I believe that doing this double task is the same in carrying our own crosses in life. On the other hand, salvation is only for the strong and brave people who are willing to face the different challenges of life. Those who are afraid to die for the sake of
God have no room in heaven unless repented. 2 Timothy 1:7”For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. Are you courageous to offer your life for the salvation of others? Are you brave to tell others about the goodness of God? If you have this courage, starts it right now. God wants to see you positive in handling yourself. You need to focus your interest to inline with the interest
of the living God. Sometimes you will come to the point that you will misunderstand our God for not helping you in times of your sufferings in life. You will question him for allowing the pains and misfortunes. But believe me; due to our sins committed regularly, you deserved for that purification in life: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa, PhDMajor Tony Jordan and Crespina Ranoa - Bobong Balino–
ALS Learners Move up with InFed (Informal Education) Completion By Cherynito N. Monsubre
Tangub City South District of Alternative Learning System conducted a unified Completion program participated by 55 completers in the three short term courses of Plumbing, Electrical Installation and Maintenance and Beauty Care Services held at Barangay Labuyo, Tangub City last March 9, 2016. The said activity aimed to cater all interested OSY
(Out of School Youth) and OSA (Out of School Adults) to acquire basic skills in the three programs offered by the barangay. In plumbing short term courses, it has 23 learners who undergone classes and on hand training on how to install sanitary and water system sources at barangay Pangabuan, Tangub City. In the same barangay, another short term course offered
Empowering the youth By Therese Marie G. Magno, R.N. NDP-Kibawe
When you try getting young people to talk about puberty, body image or sexual issues in a group environment, most likely you’ll be met with an awkward silence or embarrassed giggles. It is necessary for us, parents and health workers to educate the youth about puberty in an entertaining and nonthreatening way in which they won’t feel embarrassed and where they will be able to comfortably share their own feeling and ideas. For young people between 11 and 14, it is important to use a range of fun activities that can get them laughing and talking. They might be a bit shy to start off with but they will soon get involved, have fun, make new friends– and they are learning at the same time. In educating this vulnerable group, using
role-plays and informal discussions to explore a wide range of ‘sensitive’ topics, from self-identity, emotions and positive relationships may be beneficial. This approach may be effective as well in preventing unplanned and too early pregnancy among the youth. In the discussions I had with high school and college students, they have identified the following as the reasons why adolescents/youth say yes to early sexual initiation: curiosity, rebellion, peer pressure, sexual conquest, physical satisfaction, to feel intimate and cared for and lastly, to “save” their troubling relationship. In all these things, a parent does have a vital role in guiding and supervising kids in their growth and development.
the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Program participated by 13 learners. They undergone basic information and knowledge on how to install some electrical wiring issues, with the timeline June to August 2015. Beauty Care Services offered
at barangay Labuyo, Tangub City with 19 participated learners. Acquired knowledge and skills on how to beautify finger nails and toes nails, with the timeline August to October 2015. The unified Completion program also participated
with the Division personnel in the person of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Victoria V. Gazo, Mr. John D. Simborios, TESDA Director, Barangay Officials and ALS Implementers to witness the completion program. The Completers marched
SOCIAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT By Venus S. Tan – Magsacay, Ph.D.
The pres ent world is getting to be highly materialistic! It seems that our happiness and contentment is hinge on the amount of money we have in our pocket; the account we have on the bank; how big our house is; the kind of car we drive around; and, the places we vacationed in. We are hooked on social media – facebook, twitter, instagram! Our lives seem to revolved around our cellphones, tablet, and netbook. From the moment we wake up, we immediately reached for our cellphones to check on text messages or calls, and before we go to sleep, checking our gadgets is
the last thing we do. But are we investing in social capital with the things that we do day-byday? What is social capital? Social capital does not have a clear undisputed meaning because unlike physical or even liquid capital, it is not readily quantifiable. According to Qureshi (2006), the concept of social capital (though not labelled as such) existed ever since small communities were formed and humans interacted with the expectation of reciprocation and trust. Simply put, World Bank (1998) defined social capital as, “the institution, relationships, attitudes, and values that govern interactions
among people and contribute to economic and social development”. It’s two key notions are social networks and trust. Farmers benefit from social capital by way of tenant – landlord relationship. Failing harvest would ensure the farmer that the landlord is there to help alleviate financial strains. Fishermen gained from social capital with the assurance that his peer will cover his back in case of emergencies. Neighbours profit from social capital by being assured that others will look after his possessions when he is away from home or, when emergencies arise, other neighbours will readily lend a helping hand because of relations established.
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Bro. Edcel L. Closas Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435: Please have my latest book: To Make Your Soul Incredible: God bless you!!! their final walked and waved goodbye to the old world and face the new chapter of their life bringing their basic skills and knowledge to compete the highly competitive world. As they marched with their certificates, big smiles and happy faces seen in the learners as they move forward to their next battle in life.
In the modern world where we find it easier to chat on the internet, text and call on the cellphone, rather see each other in person, talk about our feelings, share experiences, trials and triumphs, are we investing in our social capital? Is being active in social media enhancing our social capital? Is social capital strengthened by the absence of face-toface relationship? This remains to be seen. Hopefully, as Filipinos known for our strong family and friendship ties, we invest and continue to enhance our social capital in this modern world as we depend on our family, friends, neighbour, and community for our material, psychic, and symbolic needs throughout our life cycle.
On the Road of Implementing the Alternative Learning System (ALS) eLearning Center in Tangub City By Cristopher C. macalisang, Teacher III District ALS Coordinator ALS Tangub City Division
eLearning is the design and delivery of education and training using the power of computers and communications through a multi-media approach to make instruction more exciting. It is sometimes referred to as open learning, distance education and flexible learning system. The Alternative Learning System of the Division of Tangub City were fortunate enough to have ten computer units to be used for the implementation of the eLearning Project and a building to serve as an eLearning Center with two air condition units . All these amenities were realized through the undying support of Ma’am Victoria V. Gazo the Schools Division Superintendent of the Divison of Tangub City, who has high regard
to the learners of ALS that they may be given a way to continue their studies using the advent of technology. Unlike traditional teaching approach, eLearning will create unlimited possibilities to the learning resources of the learner that can give a broader scoop of ideas and insights that a learner can acquired which causes him or her to become a responsible and productive individual in the future since ALS envisions to promote LifeLong Learning to the lives of the learners. The objective of the project is to make the eLerning Center functional and effective medium to bring education to the Out of School Youth (OSY) and Out of School Adult (OSA) of Tangub City using technology through computers. But along the way of
implementing the project several problems aroused such as computer units has no proper maintenance that affects the learning sessions. The computer units were not in cubicle which did not suit for an ideal eLearning Center and the advocacy of learners to enrol in the project since they have to come to the eLearning Center and not in their home. As to contrast with these obstacles linkage was needed, first with in the ALS implementers during the staff meeting and present the matter to the Tangb City Local Government Unit (LGU) and office of the SDS and we were great full enough that these partners positively responded to these needs. The learning facilitator enrolled and studied Computer System Servicing Course which was all about computer trouble shooting, networking and maintenance. Distribution of fliers and pamphlets were
also vital for the information drive to the public. Changes were consistently observed as these problems were met one by one. The computer units were now in cubicle and other computer peripherals were provided. The center has a fulltime learning facilitator at the same time computer technician. As of now elearning session are on going and accepting any learner who wishes to learn all about PC operation. In the eLearning Project, lessons are taken from the digitized modules which are all under the ALS Core Competencies intended to prepare the learners for the Accrediation and Equivalency Examination (A&E). Wherein a learner who didn’t finish secondary level if he pass will be accelerated to Tertiary Level of education and receive a diploma as a proof that he/ she graduated high school.
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Reaching the vulnerable populace… By Therese Marie G. Magno, R.N. NDP-Kibawe
Teenage and unwanted pregnancy has been an alarming case in the Municipality of Kibawe. In 2015, a total of 116 teenage pregnancies has been recorded. There were also 2 abandoned dead newborn babies recorded from 2014 and 2015 respectively. For the 1st quarter of 2016, there was a total of 62 teenage pregnancies reported. The schools itself within the locality has an overwhelming cases of teenage pregnancy. To address the issue, the Nurses under the Nurse Deployment Project of the Department of Health collaborated with the College of Education of
Roman C. Villalon Memorial Colleges Foundation, Inc. to conduct a Reproductive Health Symposium in the said institution. With the help of the other NDPs and RHM-PPs under the supervision of Dr. Helen Rose P. Tubog, M.D., the symposium was made possible. About 132 2nd year college students attended
the event. “Usapang Barkadahan” was conducted. With this, participants were encouraged to assess their own feeling towards “LOVE”. It is very evident from the behavior of the students that they are much interested about the topic. The activity was an interactive one. They participated well all the way especially when Sexually Transmitted Infections
and HIV/AIDS were being discussed. The participants were discouraged to have an early sexual activity since it will cause them to face responsibilities at a young age. The nurses highlighted the importance of ABSTINENCE to prevent teenage and unwanted pregnancies. Responsible parenthood was greatly emphasized as well.
Sa Rehas ng Pagbabago Alternative Learning System (ALS) OYSTER Project in Tangub City By Cristopher C. macalisang, Teacher III District ALS Coordinator ALS Tangub City Division
As part of the mission and vision of the Alternative Learning System to serve the Out of School Youth and Out of School adult in Tangub City, different ALS programs and projects were initiated and implemented to cater our learners. In the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) at Barangay Sta. Cruz, Tangub City the ALS Out Of School Youth Training for Economic Recovery (OYSTER) Project was implemented. This project aims to provide livelihood skills to the inmates who didn’t finish elementary or high school
and to strengthen their self-esteem through the different activities during the learning sessions. Two instructional manager were assigned in this project to carry out the objectives of this project. The project was really intended for this setting, since a number of inmates were Out of School Youth and Adults and inmates who left their families has no source of income to support them. Since there behaviour does not show interest to the project, the learning session is a perfect time for us to mingle with the inmates and interview
about their past experiences thus establishing a bond were they started to be open to us. This is the time were we can infuse counselling, encouraging them to never give up in life that every day is always a new beginning ahead of us. The Inmates who did not finish elementary or high school will be at the same time has the opportunity to enrol in the A&E program of ALS and has the chance to take the exam and if they pass they will be given a diploma recognizing them as elementary or high school graduate. Along the process of the project, the learners were trained about Rug Making Handicraft. This kind of livelihood skill was
introduce since it only needs a small amount of budget to start with this skill. It is also very easy to learn and master in the part of the learners. The output of the training was to make two finish products a pot holder and a door mat. The outcome of the project was quiet successful since 25 inmates who were Out of School Youth participated the OYSTER Project. The learner were more interested and selfesteemed to continue their studies through the ALS. The learners already know how to craft rugs into income generating products and now accepting orders from retailers.
K to 12 Challenges By TEODORICO P. CASINABE JR. ESP I Tikalaan Central Elementary School TikalaanTalakag, Bukidnon
tion in the basic education system. That means there will be a requirement for additional classrooms for each additional year level which are Grades 11 to 12. We will have a shortage of 20,000 classrooms and local government units (LGUs) all over the Philippines are helping DepEd constructing these rooms. Another pressing issue is the retrenchment of
teaching and non-teaching college personnel. To compensate for that, DepEd is hiring starting this June 39,000 additional teachers to meet the personnel requirements for Senior High. This demand for Senior High teachers is proposed as mitigation for the faculty layoffs in higher education institutions. This is an important point definitely. But besides student and
teacher concerns, there is a third factor – the additional cost to parents for food and transport expenses to send their children for two more years of high school. The only remedy to this is good governance so our parents can live in an income that is commensurate to their needs. That’s why I’m looking forward to how the next administration will address this.
every Saturday beginning July 9, 2016, increasing serfrom page B1 vices to three times a week. the media conference on The airline offers flights June 23, 2016 in Iligan City to an extensive network of and will be published in more than 90 routes on 64 destinations, spanning Asia, DTI publication. “Inte re ste d s cho ols Australia, the Middle East, may submit their entries and USA. at our office in Malayba- Its 57-strong fleet is comlay City or call us if they prised of 7 Airbus A319, have questions,” Abang said. 36 Airbus A320, 6 Airbus (Laurence D. Pradia, DTI- A330, and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft. Between 2016 and Bukidnon) 2021, CEB expects delivery of two more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus from page B1 A321neo, and 16 ATR 72cater to the growing travel 600 aircraft. demand in the Gulf country. For bookings and inThe new flight will operate quiries, guests can visit
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Making K to 12 globally competitive By LIEZEL V. ANTONIO Teacher I Prenza Elementary School
I personally believe that the K to 12 system is a reform that will bring value and benefits to the country and schools because it makes us globally competitive. This is one advantage of the K to 12 curriculum – when other countries know what the Philippines is doing, they took notice. We now have many nongovernment organizations assisting our curriculum. For instance, The Philippines Foundation is leading an initiative to bring place-based education to kids in remote areas by using bancas or boats as learning tools and focal points for family livelihood generation and community development. The idea of the so-called Learning Boats program was based
on the following premise – when children can’t go to school, we must bring school to them. This is the case for kids living in hard-to-reach rural towns and barangays. In the Learning Boats concept, fishermen line up their boats on shore after a night’s work and the children will then have a lesson that varies from boat to boat. As world leaders and global youth ambassadors raise awareness about and mobilize long-term investments in education, initiatives such as these bring hope to children and young people – especially the impoverished and marginalized – young members of our human family who have so much potential to do good in this world.
Boys, school uniform and haircut By Vilma Javier- Abastas
School days are just around the corner and it also means, it’s time to go back to school uniform and prescribed haircut for the boys. Wearing the complete uniform and having the prescribed haircut are actually two of the many other school stuffs that are not cool among the boys. Not everyone is happy about these two school rules, boys? We might wonder at how PMAyers survive the crew cut hairstyle, and the very sleek and immaculate, wellpressed uniform they wear on special occasions. How did they manage to carry it out, proudly and confidently, when high school students seemed to be at war with them almost everyday in their high school life? It seems like school uniforms are handcuffs or straight jackets that restrict our students’ movements. Some would rather be absent than be in uniform. For the very obedient ones, wearing the school uniform can save them extra unnecessary expenses, and anyway, it make them look neat. The usual white polo and black pants in most public school exude freshness and coolness, even respect. But, for those, who adored their latest long hair style, cutting it is like cutting their heads! Haircut? Who said they want their hair cut? No matter who the model of the poster of the prescribed haircut, that doesn’t matter at all. Just don’t try touching their precious hair. ”Ano’ng paki mo sa hairstyle ko, Anong paki mo, hindi ito sa’yo?” ran the popular song expressing the opinion of the boys or men sporting long hair.
Anedotal records and Prefect of Discipline’s record book can actually become exhibits showing the male students and the school’s struggle just to fully implement the prescribed haircut and even the wearing of complete school uniform. Advisers even go for the most discouraging action, pahak for all boys who defy the prescribed haircut. But maam and sir, the pahak haircut doesn’t frighten these boys anymore. They don’t even go the barber shops to get the right haircut. At this point, we would like to remind all the male students out there that part of the school rules and regulations are the wearing of the school uniform and observing prescribed haircut among the boys. Since these two rules are already stated in the student handbook, it means that every boy in the school is expected to observe these rules among others. Certainly, the school has the best intentions for the students’ best interest why rules like these are being implemented. Following school rules and regulations will surely not put our students to embarrassment. Observing school rules while in school is also the best way to practice how to follow instructions, directions, policy, do’s and don’ts that they will find everywhere they will be in their entire life. Doing these would mean that our students are lawabiding citizens, respectful for law and order and aren’t possible problems in the society. And we believe this is our mission in the Department of Education. Why don’t we give a try, boys? New school year, a fresh and exciting beginning.
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Half a Dozen Miracles (Part 2) In a previous article, I narrated the remarkable experience my son and I had as we attended the Chrism mass at the Cathedral last month. I counted that we have been favored with 6 miracles arising from the mass. I have already enumerated 4 of the miracles in my preceding column. In case you haven’t read it, I shall briefly narrate them again. The first miracle was when the road going to the church was blocked. There was a No Entry sign with a rope blocking the way. We were earlier told by the traffic officer that only priests are allowed to enter. However, when we reached the No Entry sign, surprisingly the watchman removed the barricade & permitted us to freely enter. I declared that as miracle number one. When we were inside the compound of the church, we had another problem. The place was jampacked with vehicles and there was absolutely no parking space available. But sud-
denly, right in front of us, a car backed out, fortuitously leaving vacant a parking space. Miracle number two! We lost a lot of time navigating our way to the church, so I knew that we were late for mass. But lo and behold, we were right on time. This being a Chrism mass, the celebration was moved from 5:30 to 6:00pm. Miracle number three! Since this is a special mass, the church was overcrowded and suffocatingly hot. There was absolutely no empty seat to squeeze in. I realized with some apprehension, that I will be standing on my wobbly legs the entire long mass. It will be exhausting and distressing. But I thought of Jesus’ terrible agony in Calvary, and my little ordeal looked ridiculously insignificant. Then like a knight in shining armor, I saw my young friend, the beggar, elbowing his way towards me. He was bringing a precious plastic chair. To my grateful eyes, it seemed like a throne, not a chair. That sublime
moment was miracle number four! I have a daily motivational radio program at DXRU Radio Ultra which runs from 7:00 to 8:30pm. As the mass progressed to 7:00, I was starting to get anxious about my program. Shall I leave after receiving Holy Communion or should I stay until the end of the mass? If I stay, I would be dreadfully late for my program. I imagined the listeners getting tired of waiting for me and transferring to another radio station. I was tormented to make the right decision. Then my mind was illuminated with the thought that Jesus is fully present here in the mass. It will be a sacrilege to turn my back on Him, while He is right there in front of me at the altar. I made the decision to stay, and peace flooded my heart. I realized that the torment I felt was the devil tempting me to leave. But I asked God for succor, so He enlightened my mind. He never fails! I was finally on board my radio program at 8:00pm. I apologized for
my tardiness, explaining about the mass and narrating my four miracles up to this point. I was inundated with text messages from listeners affirming that I made the right decison to finish the mass. They didn’t mind that I was late. They assured me that they will always be there, faithfully following my program. Isn’t God magnificent? This is miracle number five! Due to my tangible experience of God’s tender, loving ways, I felt that my program was remarkably inspiring that night. I veered away from the outline I prepared, and allowed my grateful heart to take the lead. My tongue was on fire as I gave a passionate testimony of how God likes to surprise us, and then thrill us with His thunderbolt of miracles. This loving God is always brewing something wonderful! I’m amazed that God took pity on a nobody like me, and stooped to use me as His mouthpiece through my radio program. In God’s economy, everyone is useful, as long as he
and life as we did not have enough time to talk the night before as he was so busy with the book signing. The book is a compilation of articles and write-ups mostly as a tribute to Lee Kuan Yew (The First Prime Minister of Singapore) after his demise in March 2015. As the book’s editor Ivy Lisa Mendoza said, “It gives a glimpse of what kind of a man LKY was - a competent, strong, decisive, disciplined and principled statesman who single-mindedly, even stubbornly, built and governed Singapore for 30 years. A ‘Lion among Leaders’ he was called, Lee Kuan Yew was truly an inspiration to Asia and beyond.” She added, “The articles in this book also present the Singapore that LKY built, his legacy, and what he thought of the Philippines throughout the changes in leadership that the country has had. Finally, the book includes essays by some Filipinos who had the honor and the privilege of coming face-to-face with one of the greatest leaders of our times.” Singapore is a small island city-state that started as a British colony, then a part of the Malaysian Federation, then gained independence in 1965 and turned from a Third World Economy to a First World affluence in a single generation. With all the accomplishments of LKY for Singapore, it leaves a question that begs to be answered… What if the Philippines had a Lee Kuan Yew? Mr. Leviste asked me why I did not engage into politics. My answer was very simple. I love politics but I do not see myself engaging with our current system of government. Maybe in the future at the right time with the right system of government. If I’m the leader, I would expect everyone to follow and trust that I would do what’s best for them. Of course, I said it in a funny way. He asked me what my Zodiac Sign is. I said, I’m a Leo. He smiled... When I read the book, I saw a lot in common between LKY and me, which made me even more interested to read further. We both have focus and attention to details. We both like everything to look nice, clean and perfect. And, we
both have a disinterest in surveys. What caught my attention the most was when he was on his way back to the hospital coming from his wife’s wake, he took an evening stroll along the Singapore River bank remembering how he used to do that with his wife. In his grief, he still noticed some garbage floating on the river wherein he asked his security detail to take a photo of it so that he could send to the proper office. When his car runs through a pothole, a radio message would immediately be sent to the office that should fix it. If there are fading road signs, the office that is in-charge of that would definitely receive a call from the Prime Minister’s office. Singapore today as an economic powerhouse with high-income citizens was built with those small details (perfected by LKY) as the building blocks and strong foundation instead of merely looking at the big picture. The attention to details matters the most. But of course, his nation building was accompanied by economic blueprints, infrastructure plans, housing programs and all. Aside from his attention to details, what I like about him as well is his disinterest in surveys. He even said, “I ignore polling as a method of government. I think that shows a certain weakness of mind.” The problem with too much democracy is that the so-called leaders tend to do what’s popular than what the people really need. He often sailed against the wind which gave him more progress. Whenever I’m in the car, I always visualize. Some of my thoughts while being dissatisfied with what I see around me are: when you vandalize, when you litter, when you don’t follow the rules, when you spit in public, there should be fines. Everything should look nice, clean and perfect. People should have discipline. Then after my visualizations, I ask myself if my thoughts are normal. After reading the book, I realized that I am not alone. I also will not decide on something just to please the people or because it’s popular. I always think for myself but with compassion and decide firmly based on
what’s best for the majority if not for all. There is a thin red line here. Sometimes, majority simply means that all the fools are on the wrong side. When you are a leader, you must be a well informed person. You have access to information that the vast majority do not know yet or do not understand wherein you will have to decide for your people. And sometimes, those matter of life and death decisions must be made at an instant even if the majority would not agree at the time. Call it a benevolent dictator but it worked for Singapore. It is not easy being feared by your people. It is actually a sacrifice for the greater good. Mr. Leviste then asked me, “Why Empress?” (He was pertaining to my website.) I answered him, I just love the sound of it. On my way home, I pondered on why I used that exact title on my website. Empress literally means ruler, monarch, queen and sovereign. Well, we are limited only by our own imaginations. I was so happy that I read this book because it made me feel that my ideas are not at all weird because LKY had those kinds of ideas as well and even successfully implemented them. Before, I used to feel weird because whenever I told people about my ideas and visions, they looked at me as if I’m crazy. But, after reading this book, it just proved to
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Girlie Gualberto-Suan is willing and available. That’s my miracle number six. In a span of three hours, I was deluged with half a dozen miracles. I’m dazzled. Truly, God is the wondermaker. I do declare, we are never short on miracles. Everyday we are alive is in itself a miracle!
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eeks ago, I was invited by my good friend, Melissa San Jose - General Manager of Italpinas Development Corporation, at Primavera Residences - Cagayan de Oro City for the book launch of Mr. Jose “Joey” P. Leviste, Jr. He gave me a copy of his book entitled “If The Philippines Had A Lee Kuan Yew” then he wrote a dedication and signed it for me. I remember that I had been posting quite a number of quotes from Lee Kuan Yew among others at Instagram and Facebook. So, the book triggered my curiosity. Yes, I love politics. But maybe not the kind of politics that most people are used to. Mr. Leviste invited me again the next day to discuss more about the book, politics
me that the crazy ones are the best kinds of people. I believe that our leader should be strong, compassionate, decisive, have big visions, could instil discipline and have a perfect system. A leader must have big dreams, not mediocre, because if the leader of a country have mediocre dreams, he would also give mediocre results. I would choose a leader with big dreams for the country so that the citizens would have the best lives as well. If the Philippines had a Lee Kuan Yew, our country would have been great and very rich. Below are some of my favorite LKY quotes: “If you want to reach your goals and dreams, you cannot do it without discipline.” “The Philippines needs more of discipline than democracy.” “If you can’t force or are unwilling to force your people to follow you, with or without threats, you are not a leader.” “Between being loved and being feared, I have always believed that Machiavelli was right. If nobody is afraid of me, I’m meaningless.” To learn more about Lee Kuan Yew, grab a copy of the book from leading bookstores.
Photo from Left to Right: Mr. Jose “Joey” P. Leviste, Jr., Michelle Francisco and Melissa San Jose