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BY CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

AGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Hundreds armed men laid the city of Marawi under siege as members of the Maute bandit attacked the military camp in Amay Pakpak past 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The unconfirmed military report said that the bandit now held the Amay Pakpak Hospital and sporadic fighting continues as of press time.

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HUNDRERS of pupils from Kirahon Elementary School at Barangay San Martin, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental received school supplies from Villanueva Mayor Jennie Rosalie T. Uy, also the president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) in Misamis Oriental and the LMP Business Manager (National Level), in support of BRIGADA ESKWELA 2017, the distribution of which was held at Sitio Kirahon, Barangay San Martin, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental during the holding of the Medical Mission of the local government of Villanueva on May 17, 2017. From left, police Sr. Insp.

Rodnie Gaid, Villanueva Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO) Celsa Cales, SB Member Edgardo Permi, Barangay San Martin Chairman Jerick Emano, Villanueva Human Resource Officer Mr. Cyril Cambalon Jr. and Kirahon Elementary School Principal Ms. Evie Amatong. Photo courtesy of Rose Mondejar

House okays bill extending driver’s license validity on third reading THE House of Representatives on Monday night unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to extend the validity of drivers’ licenses from three years to five years.

With 221 votes on the affirmative, zero negative, and zero abstention, the lower chamber approved House Bill 5648, which seeks to strengthen the policy regarding driver’s license by providing for a five-year validity and penalizing acts in violation of its issuance and application.

The bill aims to ease congestion in the Land Tr ansp or t at i on O f f i ce

(LTO), therefore boosting the government’s anti-red tape campaign.

HB 5648 is aligned with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to expedite the processes to address and lessen irregularities still persisting during application or renewal of licenses at the LTO. The bill also seeks to streamline government transactions and address public complaints regarding renewal of licenses such as shortages of plastic cards, and legal issues surrounding the cards’ procurement, among others.

The measure states that the conduct of theoretical and practical examinations

on driving must sufficiently measure the competency of drivers and must be designed to the type of license applied for and its corresponding restrictions.

Furthermore, Professional drivers’ tests must be appropriate to the type of vehicle and type of service the applicant intends to operate.

Under the bill, a fine in the amount of P200,000 is imposed upon a driver’s license applicant found to have willful misrepresentation; connivance with the issuing officer; falsified documents; and cheated during the examination.

(Filane Mikee Cervantes/ PNA)

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AVAO CITY — The Department of Tourism (DoT) XI is eyeing to attract tourists from the Middle East, saying Mindanao is ready to receive Muslim tourists given the “improved halal industry” in the area.

DoT XI regional director Roberto Alabado III said Mindanao’s readiness to receive tourists from Middle Eastern countries can be attributed to the improved halal industry and other facilities like mosques, hotel accommodation and restaurants.

The DOT-assisted restaurants and hotels for halal accreditation are currently being reassessed so they can be given certification, he said.

For now, Alabado said they are focusing on ASEAN-member countries that have a big Muslim population. If huge number of Muslim tourists from ASEAN come to Mindanao, Alabado said this could encourage those from the Middle East.

He also pointed to the recent creation of the halal council, which could help boost halal tourism in the Philippines. Both Davao City and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are vying for halal tourism.

Alabado said the advantage of Davao City is its international airport, which can be the point of entry for those coming from the Middle East, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Alabado said tourists would want to experience

the beaches, the culture and the food in the Philippines.

Living mostly in desert areas in the Middle East, he said Philippines, Mindanao in particular, can offer a different experience for them.

But he noted that they can also be sensitive in the quality of infrastructure so “therefore we must have high quality accommodations that are touristsfriendly”.

While Davao City is already ready in terms of quality accommodations, he said tourists from the Middle East “want more than what has been registered under DOT.” With the rate of conventions happening in the city, “we do not have rooms left for other tourists, forcing them to go to low quality rooms,” he said.

Alabado said it would be ideal to double the 3,000 DoT-accredited rooms so that there will be more available spaces for other tourists and visitors.

The DoT is also pushing for air connectivity between Davao, ASEAN and the Middle East. Alabado said even a once-a-week flight to Davao will be good not only for overseas Filipino workers but also for tourists as well. PNA

Top school officials, local government units, parents and students join together during the Brigada Eskwela in Buhisan Elementary School in Tibungco, Davao on May 15, 2017. Merjade Bubby Deles Calvo, village chief of Tibungco and village councilman Arnulfo Sumalinog join school officials lead by Antonio Pichon, Jr., Francisco Bustamante, and officials of Holcim Corporation, which donated 20 toner bags of cement for the renovation and repair of the public schools. sara castor, mdn-davao.

Davao region shines in ‘Rice Achievers’ Award’ DAVAO CITY - Davao region bagged several major awards during the 2016 Rice Achievers’ Award (RAA) held Tuesday at the

Philippine International C onvent ion C enter in Pasay City.

C o mp o s t e l a Va l l e y Province was hailed as

UN firm tests cellphones for real-time crop forecasting DAVAO CITY— An international organization is currently working with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to test crowdsourcing using cellular phones to enhance real-time crop forecasting in the country.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said the exercise is focusing on the possibility that farmers, through cellular phones, could improve the speed and reliability of crop production forecasts.

“The project is assessing the potential of SMS-based crowdsourcing technologies to strengthen agricultural market information systems,” FAO representative in the Philippines Jose Luis Fernandez said in a press statement Sunday.

He added that timely crop forecasts are vital in addressing food price volatility, which has strong implications for the economy and is very closely tied to issues such as hunger

and poverty.

Crowdsourcing, he said, is a method of gathering information or resources from a crowd of people through the use of technological platforms, offers vast opportunities to improve the flow of information but has been largely untapped by the agriculture sector.

“As an agricultural country where mobile technologies have deeply penetrated even the most remote areas, FAO sees the Philippines as an ideal location to test how effectively farm-level, real-time information could be collected through SMS or text messaging,” he added.

The information would then aid the preparation of crop production forecasts that can serve as a basis for planning and policymaking, he said.

FAO also reported that around 300 rice farmers in Pampanga are currently part of a control group that is sending text messages containing real-time

information on standing crops, production area and volume, and other growing conditions such as irrigation.

PSA serves as consolidator and processor of gathered data using a computerized Crowdsourcing Data Collection and Quality Control System (CrowdSS) that automatically computes the quarterly rice forecast, FAO added.

In the same statement, PSA said that the study is going well while participating farmers are equally enthusiastic in this new method of data gathering.

“The potential of this project is very promising as it gives a glimpse of how modern statistics can facilitate the exchange of reliable, relevant and accurate information with anyone through every means possible,” said Vallesteros, Supervising Statistical Specialist of PSA. Vallesteros added that the testing phase for palay [paddy

rice] production is expected to conclude in June 2017, and will provide adequate information on the feasibility and cost-benefit ratio of using crowdsourcing in agriculture.

FAO and PSA are hoping to find the system to work and prove to be the solution to increase access to adequate information that can help avoid breakdowns in the food value chain.

“The result of this exercise will not only help the Philippines but also other countries that are seeking to find new ways of enhancing their forecasting processes,” FAO’s Fernández added.

The ongoing project is part of a larger multi-country FAO program funded by the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation entitled “Strengthening Agricultural Market Information Systems globally and in selected countries using innovative methods and digital technology.” PNA

the “outstanding province” despite its climatic condition and challenges on climate change.

The province was able to gain a 2.7 percent increase on their rice production level in 2016 and reached 4.14 metric tons per hectare (MT/ha) last year compared to the 3.86 MT/ha in 2015.

The province won PHP4 million cash grants to be utilized to further enhance it rice production.

The municipality of Hagonoy in Davao del Sur was also recognized as one of the outstanding municipalities, winning a PHP1 million cash grant.

With a total of 2,266.25 hectares of rice areas, the municipality won after recording almost 7 MT/ ha harvest in 2016. About 40 per cent of their rice fields were planted with inbred variety while 60 p er cent were pl ante d with hybrid variety.

The Pagsabangan Tagum Farmers Irrigators Association (PATAFIA) from Tagum City, Davao del Norte and Batinao

Cabacungan Sto. Niño Irrigators Farmers Association, Inc. in New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province also won as outstanding irrigators’ associations (IA). Both IA’s received PHP1 million each.

Me anw hi le, 11 outstanding agricultural extension workers and one local farmer technician from Davao region were also recognized and received PHP20,000 each.

“On behalf of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office XI (DA-XI), I would like to extend our heartfelt greetings and congratulations to this year’s roster of rice achievers in the region. May your success serves as an inspiration for other farmers and extension workers to emulate. May you also continue to aspire for a more robust rice production that could further boost food security and sufficiency in our region if not our country,” acting regional director Ricardo Oñate said. (Cherry Mae D. Palicte/PNA)

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Village chief nab with shabu, guns e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

BALINGASAG, Misamis Oriental--A village chief and his brother were collared during an illegal drug raid at their residence here Thursday morning, an antiillegal drug agent said.

Jing Fox , the head of the raiding them of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Misamis

Oriental, identified the suspects as Robert Anthony Valmores, the village chief of Cogon, Balingasag, in Misamis Oriental and his brother Rey Valmores a.k.a ‘Tutak.’

Fox said that armed with a search warrant issued by Executive Judge Dennis Alcantar of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), the PDEA operatives swooped down on the residence of

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Valmores Thursday morning.

He said that the operatives recovered from the possession of the suspects a loaded . 45 caliber pistol, one unit AK-47 with live bullets. Fox said that the raiding team also recovered assorted drug paraphernalia, and a 40-gram white crystalline substance believed to be “Shabu” (Methamphetamine Hy-

drochloride) with a street value of about PHP 400,00.

“Perhaps, the pregnant wife prevented the suspect from resisting arrest because the operatives found out that the firearms of the suspect was already loaded when recovered,” Fox said.

He said that it took time for the suspect to come out of their room and surrender peacefully.

According to Fox, the

suspect has been in the order of battle since 2014 and has been warned many times by his constituents to stop the illegal drug trade. ”As a public official, we find it hard to arrest the suspect, but PDEA would enforce the anti-illegal drug drive as mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte at all cost,” Fox said.

Fox also thanked the local government units in

Balingasag, one of the capital towns east of Misamis Oriental for the support extended to the PDEA operatives.

“We would also like to extend our gratitude to Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano, of Misamis Oriental, for his continued support to the government’s anti-illegal drug campaign in the province,” Fox said.

Drinking ‘tuba’ is DavSur town’s oldest grandpa’s secret to long life

By Anthony S. Allada PNA

To orient and educate solo parents on their basic rights, privileges and benefits under Republic Act 8972, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) holds the Solo Parents General Assembly on May 16 at Barangay Bulua covered court. The event also serves as an avenue where the participants could interact with their fellow solo parents, organize themselves into a productive group, and elect their own set of officers. PIA10 photo

MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur--Drinking a glass of “tuba” (coconut wine) is a daily habit of 101-year-old Leoncio Sayson Saturos, who claimed that it is his secret to live a long life.

Accompanied by five of his eight children, Saturos rode a vehicle to travel for about five kilometers from his residence in Purok 1-A in Barangay Bacungan to reach the municipal hall here.

The good news was officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI and Mayor

Arthur Davin are waiting happy lifestyle” pursuant to to hand over to him the Republic Act 10868 or the PHP100,000 cash incentive Centenarians Act of 2016.

Saturos, who walks for being an inspiration of See tuba, page 11 a “well-lived, healthy and

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The importance of mastering one’s native language (3) In my case, I love the language of my birth -- Cebuano. The reason is simple: It is rich in words and terms that most appropriately describe certain events, occasions or activities.

For one, the Cebuano language has many terms for the English word “carry.”

When you carry a thing using your hand, it is “bitbit”; pas-an, when using your shoulder; lukdo, when using your head; sung-ay, when using your nape.

So with the word “harvest.” When you harvest rice, it is ani; sanggi, when you harvest corn; tuba, when you harvest banana; guno, when you harvest mangoes; dugnas, when your harvest coconuts.

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Prize winners for literature, literary laureates coming from non-English speaking countries are writing in their own languages.

So why concentrate on a borrowed tongue?

Once, an elementary grader schooled in an exclusive school asked in English her playmate enrolled in a public school. The playmate understood the question but answered in Cebuano.

But the student from the exclusive school did not understand the answer and had to request the poor student to do some explaining.

Now, the question: Between the two, who has appeared smart and intelligent? And who has appeared dull and brainless?

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To me, learning, studying, speaking and writing in the English language is not bad. It helps. It’s a good decoration of our own being!

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And so with the word “wash.” It is hunaw when you are washing your hands; himasa, when you are washing your feet; hilam-os when you are washing your face; ilo, when you are washing your anus!

And so on.

For another thing, I considered the Cebuano language as the foundation of my culture and existence. I will not abandon it wherever I may be. And because I am proud of it, I speak it most of the time in my daily routine.

As Prof. Madrileña dela Serna of UP Cebu bluntly puts it: “If we are good in Cebuano, we can be good in English.”

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staff being appointed, the country and the government administration will be bogged down; there is no improvement for the nation. It is due to the cabinet staff being chosen without the right expertise in the position.

Like the government administration, in the company when the manager or director chooses his staff based on the “political consideration,” the company performance can be hindered. This is because of the staff being appointed with no expertise in the place for promotion. The result is the slow movement for the company’s achievement.

This indicates that the right man in the right place can applies in such a situation.

To scrutinize the staff expertise is important for the leader in any organization. The staff levels and their experiences are already recorded during the recruitment process. When it is in a company, any human resources department has some documents related to the staff and their talents.

It can be their background of education. It can also be related to their past experiences.

In the government administration, any political parties have their subordinates with their talents.

When the leader in the country appoints his cabinet

staff, he can also consider the candidates’ talents and experiences. By doing so, the cabinet’s members being chosen will work with high performance for the nations. Unfortunately, most of the political consideration choosing the man for the government’s officials tends to be based on nepotism.

It is now urgent for all the leaders whether they are in the government organizations or private ones.

The right man in the right place is the way to appoint anyone for any position.

The strategy based on such consideration can boost the country’s competitiveness.

If it is in a company, such a consideration, promoting the staff based on their talents and experiences will make the company have high performance. It is the real performance, not merely based on the documents’ label of formality.

The right man in the right place is not only the statement for lip service.

It must be done in any organization. Placing the people should be based on their right expertise.

When this can be applied in any organization, any leaders will be satisfied with their staff ’s performance.

In turn, the government or the company will provide the people or the staff with the best energy and time

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to achieve the best results.

The organizations that are well managed will come out on top and be best placed to capitalize on the growth opportunities. The staff will present themselves both during the process of doing their duties based on the right job analysis and job description. They will be the winners creating the organization’s competitiveness. So, it is still applicable implementing the strategy based on the motto of the right man in the right place rather than on like and dislike.

Dr. Djuwari Sarkawi is the managing editor of the journal and book division, STIE Perbanas Surabaya.

He is also the guest lecturer at Ottimmo International Master-gourmet Academy, Surabaya; The advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia. He is also the president of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

Of Alejano and OBOR

By Jun Ledesma PNA

Gary Alejano, a marionette of yet another fluke in the senate -- Antonio Trillanes -- looked pathetic trying to defend himself as well as the litany of charges he filed against Pres. Rodrigo Duterte before the Justice Committee in the House of Representatives.

Letters from Davao Alejano tried mellow drama but in the process unmasked his ignorance on the very basic rule of how a complainant should know in filing information against an impeachable official in the government especially one who holds the highest position in the

land. That means he should have personal knowledge of the offense committed by the person he wants impeached.

In the case of Alejano, he came to town with a truck full of evidence which turned out to be, in his own language, culled from

testimonies of perjured witnesses Edgar Matobato and Arthur Lascañas. The allegations, to include the extrapolated numbers of EJK victims were conjured

by New York Times and Rappler then masticated by detained Sen. Leila De Lima and Trillanes. These were rehashed many times over ergo complainant See ALEJANO, page 11

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Ms. Liza Elorde of Elorde Gym new Rotary 3810 governor

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “... Do not be anxious about anything but by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God...” (Philippians 4:6, the Holy Bible).

-oooMS. LIZ A ELORDE OF ELORDE GYM NEW ROTARY DISTRICT 3810 GOVERNOR : Through this column, I wish to congratulate Ms. Liza Villavicencio Elorde, the chief behind the world-famous Elorde Gym, on her having been declared as the District Governor for Rotary Year 2019-2020, after a hotly contested election and canvassing within Rotary International District 3810 last Monday, May 22, 2017.

Wit h her v ic tor y, I wish to dedicate to her what I wrote here several moons ago, about what the Bible said was the secret towards success, victory, and prosperity in life, for anyone in this world.

Please read on: “There is a special reason why Filipinos should know and follow the Biblical admonitions for believers to listen to, and obey, the commands of God, especially that which

is written in Joshua 1:8 in this manner: “Do not forget to read the Book of the Law, meditate on it day and night, carefully obeying everything that is written in it, so that you would become successful and prosperous.”

-oooRENEWING OUR MINDS FOR SUCCESS: “ Ho w d o w e b e c o m e `transformed by the renewing of our mind’? The Apostle Paul, writing in Ephesians 4:8, gives this advice: `Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.’

“What are the things t hat are excel lent and praiseworthy that all of us should be thinking about?

First is the fact that Jesus Christ is God and Savior (see John 1:1-14, Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6 and Matthew 1:18-25), that He loves us ever so greatly He Himself came down from heaven so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life (John 3:16).

“S e cond, Jesus told us not to worr y about anything, even about tomorrow, and that, rather, we should seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and He will give us all the things we need and desire (Matthew 6:25-34), that we can do all things through Him (Philippians 4:13) because the Spirit He has given us is greater than the spirit that is in this world. So, stop worrying!

-oooWORRYING SHOWS LACK OF FAITH IN GOD: “Today, let us look at the subject matter of `worrying’. Many of us engage in this habit regularly, making it almost as an inseparable part of our lives. We worr y ab out almost ever ything. We seem to think that nothing will ever work out right. We worry that we will have no money, we worry about our health, about our work, about our families. This is not good.

“The fact is that, if we worr y, we are actually confessing that we do not have faith in God. We are actually saying that God will not be able to take care of our needs, and of

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our lives. We are in fact making God a liar, telling Him His promises of love, care, protection, guidance and blessings are not true, and that there is a force greater than Him that would ruin all these promises.

“Well, it is time to stop all these worrying. It is time to change our minds.

This is what we should do---change our minds--as Romans 12:1-2 of the Bible is telling us. It says: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will…”

-oooREACTIONS? Please call me at +63 917 984 24 68, +63 918 574 0193, +63 922 833 43 96, or Skype (batasmauricio), Viber (+63 918 574 0193) and Line (+63 917 984 24 68). Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com, melaniolazomauriciojr@outlook. com, mmauriciojr111@ gmail.com.

I ADMIRE so much the government’s move to improve the transportation new rules in relations to drivers and passengers. The new rules are so good, but what should be improved is the drivers themselves whom I see so many as reckless, irresponsible and lack the know-how on courtesy and traffic rules.

Our country has been imitating many things from the United States of America and we should try how the Americans manage to the millions of motor vehicles that roll every day in its freeways, highways and city streets with very negligible accidents. I have been in the USA for more than 27 years and certainly I know so much about driving regulations.

A new driver here has to buy a manual first to learn traffic rules, behavior, reading of signs, relationship with pedestrians, using of lanes, etc. before he can apply for a driver’s license.

It took me one week to study the manual, although I was already driving motor vehicles in the Philippines since 1960. And I found the book very informative and complete for one to learn true driving. And

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people are also taught how to behave and follow rules on traffic.

In high school, students are taught how to drive on top of many driving schools available for those who are not in school. I am trying to point out that not anyone can just drive a car here without being trained so well. The reasons are traffic accidents can cost millions of dollars and it must be avoided by all means. Another issue is all motor vehicles cruising anywhere are fully insured for self-damage and third party liability prior to registration. Dilapidated vehicles are destined for the trash. In short, people riding in motor vehicles are well protected.

It is very regrettable that some Land Transportation Offices in the Philippines issue licenses to people who do not know how to drive.

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CBCP opposes LTFRB order on removal of Smoking rosaries, religious figurines on vehicle dashboards cessation clinics

An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines-Public Affairs Committee (CBCP-PAC) has opposed the decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disallowing rosaries and small figurines in dashboards or windshields of vehicles.

According to CBCP-PAC Executive Secretary Fr. Jerome Secillano, banning of religious and display items in cars has nothing to do with the issue of road safety such

as the prohibition to use mobile phones.

“We agree with the banning of the use of phones while driving.

But the LTFRB is absolutely missing the point by prohibiting the display of small religious images in cars,” he said.

The Catholic priest noted that mechanical problems, drivers’ ignorance and recklessness are the main causes of problems on the road.

“The agency is focusing on these

small details but have not effectively acted on the more pressing and more serious threats,” Secillano added.

With this, he said the authorities should focus in banning old cars in the streets, disciplining abusive drivers, making car operators accountable for accidents, and wiping out colorum public utility vehicles.

The LTFRB said that rosaries and small figurines are among those vehicles’ dashboards or windshields should be cleared of as they can also

hinder road vision when driving.

It is stated in the the Joint Administrative Order No. 201401 of the LTFRB and the Land Transportation Office.

Filipino Catholics place rosaries hanging from rear view mirrors inside their vehicles and display figurines of saints and other religious articles in their dashboards, believing that these will protect them against any harm while on the road. (Ferdinand G. Patinio/ PNA)

THE Department of Health (DOH) has been preparing smoking cessation clinics as it expects a rise in the number of smokers who would want to give up the habit following the issuance of an executive order banning smoking in public places nationwide, its spokesperson has said.

The Lung Center of the Philippines in Quezon City has a smoking cessation program and similar programs are being readied in other DOH facilities, Dr. Eric Tayag said, adding that the program targets smokers who want to seek professional help so they could successfully quit smoking.

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After-care, rehab programs for drug dependents pushed

CAGAYAN de Oro City-To provide support to the government’s campaign against drugs and improve the lives of drug dependents and their families, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 implements the after-care, transformation and reintegration program as highlighted during the DSWD’s Media and Blogger’s Forum on May 5.

This program is one of the programs of DSWD under the Duterte Administration that aims to give social welfare to individuals

in the community; specifically, those who are already dependent on drugs but still have a chance to change.

The after-care, transformation, and reintegration program for drug dependents has various initiatives to address to the recovering drug dependents.

Sean Pamela Balais, focal person for Adoption Resource and Referral Section of DSWD-10 said that the programs involved in uplifting the lives of drug dependents include the START (Strategies towards Acceptance, Reintegration, and

Transformation), FDAPP (Family Drug Abuse Prevention Program) and SDEC (Special Drug Education Center).

For protective services program, DSWD gives augmentations such as with the rice assistance, food packs and medical assistance in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH).

Skills training through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is also provided to give access to various training such as Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

(TESDA), for the beneficiaries to acquire the skills and eventually have an income.

This is also created to divert their attention into working instead of doing drugs.

“So far for the first quarter of this year, ang DSWD through our protective services program naa nata’y nahatag nga amount nga P3.7 million for our recovering drug dependents (So far for this quarter of this year, the DSWD through our protective services program has already spent over P3.7 million for our recovering drug dependents)” says

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agayan de Oro’s “Patch of Green in the City” recently hosted the 2nd Quarter General Membership of the CDO Bloggers, Cagayan de Oro’s premier organization of bloggers and social media practitioners in the city and Northern Mindanao.

“We wanted our premier social media and blogger

network members to personally experience how it’s like to enjoy the only resort-themed medium-rise residential condominium development in the heart of the city,” said Arabelle Solidum, Filinvest Northern Mindanao Area General Manager.

OneOasis Cagayan de Oro, the only resort-themed residential development in

downtown Cagayan de Oro, is equipped with a 40 by 77 foot adult pool with a depth of four feet, and a 23 by 30 foot kiddie’s pool with a depth of two feet. It is open daily from 7AM to 10PM, operated and maintained by the experienced property management group of ProExcel Property Managers, Inc. It is free for the use of OneOasis CDO unit owners but their guests can also avail of the pool and its facilities which include showers, bath house and pool furniture like tables, chairs, chaise loungers and umbrellas. Rates for guests are P50 for children 12 years old and below, and P100 for everyone older.

Other resort-themed amenities include two storey clubhouse, a children’s playground, and a covered CDO Bloggers Judy Teves delivers her President’s report basketball court set within a lush, green environment reminiscent of vacation resorts of famous global destinations.

“We hope that by sharing with CDO Bloggers some time in our clubhouse and swimming pool amenities, they can also share the same experience with their followers,” Solidum said.

To learn more about One Oasis Cagayan de Oro’s facilities, please visit Filinvest office at the ground CDO Bloggers relaxing by the pool before the GMM floor, Bo’s Café Bldg., Don

“School Feeding Program to Decrease Malnutrition”

By Nelzorfe A. Codilla

In order to strengthen the health and nutrition among grade school children, the Kisawa Elementary School teaching force headed by our principal Mr. Jess G. Bernas and the school feeding coordinator, Mrs. Nelzorfe A. Codilla runs targeted supplementary feeding program for wasted and severely wasted children of this school.

The project which was launched last year, August 2016 to present, which aims to reduce increasing malnutrition among grade school children.

The school feeding co-

ordinator together with theschool nurse Mrs. Hannah Modequillo, one of the health coordinators of the school, threshed-out those who were severely wasted and wasted pupils from Kindergarten to Grade VI levels. There are 25 recipients of the program and many of them are from KIndergarten. Like other schools in the district, the school provides daily heavy meal with MMK (Malunggay, Mongo, and Kalabasa) as main ingredients mixed with chicken, fish or even ground pork.

The children are to be fed

for 120 days during this school year. The budget is P 12 per child per meal.

The meals are prepared by the teachers, and parents.

In addition, a glass of milk is provided for each child every day at 8 o’clock in the morning. During feeding, health care practices such as hand washing and tooth brushing are also promoted and practiced by the school.

This program of DepEd will continue until there are no more school records of severely wasted and wasted pupils in our school.

A. Velez St., 9000 Cagayan de Oro City, or contact 0917-305-8888, or check its official page at facebook. com/oneoasis.cagayandeoro A closer look at the Cagayan de Oro Bloggers Cagayan de Oro Bloggers Incorporated (CDOBloggers, Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2008.

“Our main aim is to promote the city of Cagayan de Oro and the whole island of Mindanao as a peaceful and thriving place in this part of the world through blogging and social media,” said Judy Teves, CDO Bloggers president.

“We wish to contribute to Mindanao’s global images in a positive way to balance the mostly negative news that everyone who hasn’t personally experienced the island usually gets from the internet. Thus, we use blogging and other social media to share our side of the story so our followers can get the news first hand from those who are actually living in this paradise we call Mindanao.”

With 43 members as of the latest count, CDO Bloggers continues to ac-

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tively engage themselves with events and issues in and around the city and the region as Event partner.

Some of their recent major engagements include the 2016 DOST 10 Science and Technology Week, and the CDO Historical and Cultural Commission’s “General Douglas MacArthur Week” held last March 13-17, 2017.

They are also institutional partners of Cagayan de Oro’s four major events: Cagayan de Oro Chinese New Year Festival, Himugso, Higalaay Kagay-an and Pasko de Oro. Besides having multiawarded bloggers and writers among their members, the organization itself has also been cited for its social engagements such as the Shakers and Movers of

Cagayan de Oro Award in the CDO ICT Awards 2014.

CDO Bloggers also administers the Blog Network of the CDO Bloggers Group which is composed of blog sites by its blogger members.

Following are some of the members’ blog sites and their respective genres.

Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao Blog Sites : Around CDO, Cagayan de Oro Places, Cagayan de Oro Info, Cagayan Today, Cagayan de Oro Online, Chada CDO, CDO Lifestyle, ChicCDO, HelloCDO, Himantayon CDO, Kagayan, Kagay-anon Online, Mindanaoan, Mindanao Lifestyle,The CDO Blog, and WowCDO. Fashion Blog Sites: Kate Pauline, Women Treats, The See bloggers, page 11

“Bayanihan sa Old Kibawe Elementary School” Ni: Bb. Xyprene Gay T. Khensay

Ang buwan ng Mayo ang siyang pinakasasabik na buwan ng taon sa Paaralang Old Kibawe Elementary School na siyang pinamumunuan ng Punong Gurong si G. Jess G. Bernas. Sa kooperasyon at pangunguna ng Brigada Eskwela Coordinator na si Gng. Mary Jane S. Agnas, nahikayat niya ang mamamayan at magulang sa komunidad na buhayin muli ang bayanihan sa pamamagitan ng Brigada Eskwela.

Ngayon, bilang isang bagong guro at kasapi ng Old Kibawe Teaching force ay masasibi kong, sa paaralang itoy makikita

ang boluntaryong pagpupunyagi nang pinagsamasamang pagtutulungan ng mga guro, magulang, komunidad at iba pang orginisasyon upang linisin at isaayos muli ang paaralan sa pagsisimula ng pasukan 2017-2018.

Sa taong ito ay labis ang aming taos pusong pagpapasalamat sa walang humpay na tulong at biyaya mula sa aming mga stakeholders na siyang nagbigay ng mga karampatang mga kagamitan/materyales upang lalalong maisaayos at maging makulay ulit ang aming paaralan. Ang paglagay ng “basket ball court” at ng “rain catcher”

ay dalawa sa mga malalaking biyayang natanggap namin ngayong Brigada Eskwela sa pangunguna ng aming butihing Kapitan at ng mga Kagawad sa aming komunidad.

Sa pagkakataong ito ang kooperasyon o bayanihan ang iisa sa mga magagandang ugali na nakita ko ditto sa komunidad na tinuturuan ko. Naniniwala ako na ang “Bayanihan Spirit” ay dapat panatilihin at sa pamamagitan ng pagtutulungan ay magiging matibay ang mga paaralan hindi lamang sa kalinisan kundi maging ang mga gusali ay hindi matitinag kapag nagkaroon ng bagyo.

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DOTr cancels PPP plan for 5 regional airport projects MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has decided to terminate earlier plans to develop five regional airports through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, the PPP Center said in a statement Tuesday.

Instead, the government through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) decided that these projects would be implemented through other modes.

The PPP statement said the Duterte administration prefers a hybrid mode of implementation for PPP projects wherein the government would build or develop infrastructure projects and bid out their operations and maintenance to the private sector. This way, the government could expedite the implementation of vital infrastructure projects in the country.

The DOTr will be implementing the development, operations, and maintenance of the New Bohol

TEMPERED GLASS AND SWEATSHIRTS TURN-OVER - VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ personally turned-over to the elected Officials of Barangay 20 in Gingoog City basketball glass boards and two pieces of basketballs which they requested from the Vice Governor. Vice Governor Pelaez has been distributing sports equipment in line with his advocacy on sports development.

On the same occasion, Vice Governor Joey Pelaez and Provincial Board Member JigJag Pelaez handed over 20 sweatshirts to the Barangay 20 Civilian Volunteers Organization/ Barangay Police which they will use during roving operations especially at night.

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(Panglao), Davao, Iloilo, Laguindigan, and Bohol airports.

These five airport projects, estimated to cost around PHP108.9 billion, were originally approved under a bundled structure by the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) and the National Economic Development Authority during the Aquino administration.

The present administration decided to unbundle the project and bid out the airports individually to fast track the PPP selection and awarding.

Aya l a C or p orat ion, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, Megawide and Filinvest expressed interest to bid for the PPP project.

“While the PPP Center believes in the credibility of these airport projects structured as PPP, and gratefully acknowledges the solid interest of the private sector, we respect DOTr’s and CAAP’s authority and their decision to terminate the See cancels, page 9

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projects,” the agency said in its statement.

The PPP Center also expressed its commitment and support to the infrastructure and development projects of the government as demonstrated by the success of various PPP projects such as the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Passenger Terminal Building, NAIA Expressway, PPP for School Infrastructure Projects (PSIP), and the Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) or Beep Card, among others.

“It is clear that PPP remain as a viable option in the

procurement of infrastructure projects, especially those that require an integrated approach (design-buildoperate-maintain) in order to save on procurement timing, reduce interface risks, and avail of private sector’s technology and efficiency,” the statement said.

The statement further said the PPP Center will also continue to collaborate with government agencies and the private sector to fulfill the country’s infrastructure requirements, significantly contribute to the government’s “BuildBuild-Build” program, and deliver much-needed public services. (Aerol B. Patena/ PNA)

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that CARLITO H. GENERALAO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “CARMELITO” to “CARLITO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CARMELITO HERNANE GENERALE who was born on 24 November 1962 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Elena Hernane and Anacleto Generalao.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2017.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar MDN: May 17 & 24, 2017

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARLYN S. PALMA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ARVIN” to “ALRIN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARVIN SAYSON who was born on 27 November 1996 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Arlyn P. Sayson and Unknown.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2017.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar MDN: May 17 & 24, 2017

DOH mulls regulation on use of vapes, e-cigs

By Leilani S. Junio

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he Department of Health (DOH) eyes to regulate the use of vaporizers (vapes) and electronic cigarettes (ecigs) which are not covered by the newly-signed Executive Order (EO) No. 26 which enforces a smoking ban in public places.

Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Ubial on Monday said the agency and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are now studying the possibility of issuing an order that will regulate use of these products which are used as “tobacco cigarette replacement”.

“We will just make a separate issuance, like an FDA order,” said Ubial when asked why vapes and e-cigarettes are not included in the executive order signed by President Rodrigo Duterte last May 16.

Ubial added the EO does not cover the said devices

as they are not considered tobacco products as defined in Republic Act No 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003.

“It might complicate the EO and subject it to (legal) challenge as they are not in RA 9211,” the Health Chief further said.

Meanwhile, the official refused to give full details on the possible regulation for e-cigarettes and vapes, saying it is still subject to further studies.

In the past, the FDA had already issued Advisory No. 2013-008, wherein the public is advised not to use e-cigarettes as its presence is opposed to the goal to stop cigarette smoking and tobacco use.

According to D OH Spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag, the possible reason for non-inclusion of vape in the EO was probably in terms of the argument that it only produces vaport and

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato Municipality of Banisilan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, notice is hereby served to the public that MELY C. PABALE has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “JERIMYL” to “JOSELITO” in the birth Certificate JERIMYL C. COMENDADOR who was born on 24 April 1997 at Banisilan, Cotabato and whose parents are Jerry Pabale and Mely C. Comendador.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 30, 2017.

(SGD.) ANECITO B. PALMES

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 17 & 24, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA Local Civil Registry Office NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

not tobacco smoke.

A vaporizer is device that can vaporize to the level of near incineration/combustion different substances, such as tobacco leaves.

On the other hand, the e-cigarette is made of plastic and metal device that heat a liquid nicotine solution (e-juice) in a disposable cartridge while creating a tiny light on the tip even glows like a real cigarette and produces a vapor that stimulates the act of smoking.

Several health advocates lauded the signing of the EO, citing the move is a manifestation of strong political will and genuine concern of saving the Filipinos who are non-smokers by providing a smoke-free environment for them.

Under the EO, smoking will be banned in all public places including schools; work places; government facilities; establishments that provide food and drinks, accommodations,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ANDRES M. EBAJAY JR. AND JOSIE A. EBAJAY,

and professional services; outdoor spaces like playgrounds, sport centers, church grounds, hospitals, transportation terminals, markets, parks, resorts, waiting areas, walkways and sidewalks; elevators and stairwells; locations where fire hazards present; and public transportation.

The EO also requires every establishment to have designated smoking areas (DSAs) or instead place graphics signs emphasizing they are not smoking areas so they will be required to have a DSA. The DSA will be an enclosed area wherein nonsmokers will not be allowed, meaning, only the smokers will be allowed to enter there so that non-smokers will not inhale the smokes emitted by smokers.

This should be placed outside the establishments to ensure that the establishment and the public going there are protected from

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2017-056

ANDRES M. EBAJAY JR. AND JOSIE A. EBAJAY, Petitioners.

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IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES NESTOR B. ENAO JR. AND FE FAMILIA L. ALINGIG-ENAO,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-057

NESTOR B. ENAO JR. AND FE FAMILIA L. ALINGIG-ENAO, Petitioners.

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ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 16, 1996 at Opol, Misamis Oriental, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at address of the undersigned counsel at 109 Tiano-Kalambagohan St., Cagayan de Oro City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for more than ten (10) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 16, 1996, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on June 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 15th day of May, 2017.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on August 9, 2003 at Aglayan, Malaybalay Ciy, Bukidnon both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at adress of the undersigned counsel at 109 Tiano-Kalambagohan St., Cagayan de Oro City;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for more than ten (10) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on August 9, 2003, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on June 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 9th day of May, 2017.

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HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

R.A Form No. 10.1

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Province of Zamboanga Sibugay Municipality of Siay OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that SHAIRA MARIE LL. ABEJO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from SLYCA to SHAIRA MARIE in the Certificate of Live Birth of SLYCIA LLUISMA ABEJO who was born on 17 October 1995 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Sylvia D. Lluisma and Alquin R. Abejo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JENERINE ALMENZO MANLOZA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name in the Certificate of Live Birth of his cousin, (Mrs.) AMOR LOPEZ PLANDO¬VALENZUELA changing the later’s first name from “JOY” to “AMOR” in the Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 622-K-1983, page 74 of the Registry Book no. 06 of this office. AMOR LOPEZ PLANDO was born on January 24, 1983 at Siay, Zamboanga del Sur and her parents are: Pedro E. Plando and Robesa P. Lopez.

This change of first name is predicated by reason of the habitual and continued use of the first name, “AMOR”.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than the last d of this publication.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

(SGD.) SAMSON S. BARRIENTOS, LL.B.

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 24 & 31, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA Local Civil Registry Office

MDN: May 24 & 31, 2017

R.A Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048 and Section 7 of R.A 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that PAOLA NHEEL QUIRINO LAGUTIN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “PAULO NHEEL” to “PAOLA NHEEL” and Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of PAOLA NHEEL QUIRINO LAGUTIN who was born AUGUST 31, 1995 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are CARLO MAGNO A. LAGUTIN and ELNORA QUIRINO .

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 1, 2017.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MYLENE ROBES ABONITALLA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of MYLENE ROBES ABONITALLA who was born on May 20, 1996 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are GONZALO ABONITALLA and MYRNA ROBES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 29, 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that EMELIZA D. MARTALLA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANDRE DAMIT MARTALLA who was born on NOVEMBER 30, 2007 in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are JERSON DELIMA MARTALLA and EMELIZA NACALABAN DAMIT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 1, 2017.

(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA

Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA

Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod

SECTION 2. - Mode of Transfer - To avoid a messy and chaotic transfer, the affected vendors/stall owners shall be transferred in batches, preferably by section.

REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JANUARY 25, 2017

SECTION 3. - Determination of Schedule of Transfer - The EEDMO and market authorities shall determine the schedule of the transfer of every section. To achieve an orderly transfer, the next batch of transferee-vendors shall only be transferred once the previous batch transferred was fully settled down.

PRESENT: Hon. Jeymar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Member Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Member Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Hon. Belinda C. Lim, Member Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member Hon. Rosevi Quennie G. Belmonte, Member Hon. Ian c. Uy, Member Hon. Randy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, Member Hon. Renato L. Ancis, Member Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, Member Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Member ABSENT: Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, *- Out during the deliberation

Member, (OB) Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 17-81 WHEREAS, while some smaller Local Government Units in the country like Ozamiz City and the Municipality of Maramag, Bukidnon have spanking, organized and clean public markets they can be proud of, Iligan City which is a Highly-Urbanized City with income twice of these two LGUs combined, could not take pride of its two public markets, especially the decades-old Pala-o Public Market which is not only very old, but also overcrowded and messy;

WHEREAS, it is the dream of market authorities to have a new public market not only to increase income, but to cater the bourgeoning number of vendors that literally occupied the streets and sidewalks with impunity; WHEREAS, the once longtime unrealized distant dream of Iliganons to have a new market will soon be realized with the funding and is now on the implementation stage, within this year WHEREAS, iin order to give way to the contractor and the construction workers and to avoid delay in the mobilization of construction materials there is a need to temporarily transfer the vendors to the Iligan City Bus and Jeepney Terminal at Tambo area;

SECTION 4. - Role of the City Engineer’s Office - The City Engineer’s Office shall see to it that there is enough space/stalls constructed for the transferee-vendors.

SECTION 5. - EEDMO- Prior to the transfer of the next batch, EEDMO shall require the transferee-vendors to visit the area for familiarization of their new stalls, with names and numbers marked on the new stalls.

SECTION 6. - Relocation back to Pala-o Public Market - The transferred vendors/ stall owners shall only be relocated back to Pala-o Public Market once the New Pala-o Public Market will be turned-over by the contractor.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect.

SECTION 9. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law.

(VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAATA, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Out” and SOONG, “Yes”) CARRIED unanimously.

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The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the member-author.

ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian

WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, BE IT RESOLVED. AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINACE NO. 17-6557 AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRING THE VENDORS/STALL OWNERS DOING BUSINESS AT THE PALA-O PUBLIC MARKET TO THE INTEGRATED BUS AND JEEPNEY TERMINAL (IBJT) NORTHBOUND, BARANGAY HINAPLANON STARTING APRIL 1, 2017 AND THAT THEIR RELOCATION BACK TO PALA-O PUBLIC MARKET DEFEND UPON THE TURN-OVER BY THE CONSTRACTOR OF THE NEW PALA-O PUBLIC MARKET

VERIFIED:

ERIC M. CAPITAN Member-Author

CERTIFIED :

JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED BY: February 7, 2017

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. The vendors/stall owners doing business at the Palao Public Market are TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRED, as they are TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRED to the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) Northbound, Barangay Hinaplanon starting April 1, 2017.

CELSO G. REGENCIA

City Mayor MDN: May 24, 2017

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Pink Coffee, Lady Soda, Mela:30ish and the City, Fashion and Life, Liz Fashion House, MUD by Shaun, and Stylish Voyager.

Travel & Food Blog Sites: Eats Good to Wander, The Chubby Buddy, Zoan’s Travel, Sightseer Pinay, Wander Shugah, Wandermoi, The Wandering Dreamer, Chronicles of Cookie, Eats Good to be in CDO, Big Mike’s World, Munch Trip, Pinoy Adventures.

General/Lifestyle Blog Sites: Single Mom Mecheel, The Pablique, JenJacqs – My World to Yours, Micah Izabel – Diary of a Young Teen, Bogie’s Wonderland, Cookie’s Corner, Pinay Mommy Online, The WoMom, Mimai Scribbles, Loves Haven, Live Love Blog, In My Mind, Escaping Squares, Vera Lois, VicMadz, The Nicole Tiro, Rob Carpio, Negosyo Ideas, Nurse Germz, WTF Edu!, Your Introverted Senpai.

Vlogs/Youtube Channels: Kickstarter Karl, Jireh Vlogs, Mindanaoan Irene, MUDbyShaun Makeup and Creative Lifestyle Blog, RubzOnline, PinayMommy Online, MeechelCasenas, Lady Soda, Kukai2010, Big Mikes World, Munch Trip, Vic Madriaga, and WowCDO TV. CDO Bloggers can be reached through their Twitter account @CagayanDeOroBloggers, email :cdobloggersinc@gmail.com and website http://cdobloggers.net.

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DOH... from page 9

cigarette smokes harmful effects.

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the EO will be formulated by a group tasked by DOH that will clarify some salients points specified there.

The formulation of the order’s IRR is expected to happen after 60 days.

The DOH expects that IRR will also decide on some concerns also of those establishments with wide or huge malls and tall buildings possible problems in terms of having only one specified DSA. “The group that will formulate the IRR can clarify if the big malls or those with buildings as tall as 28th floors can have additional numbers of DSAs,” said Dr. Tayag.

Tayag however said that the idea of having one DSA for every establishment was seen as a way that will discourage smokers and even future smokers to realize that there is difficulty and inconvenience to keep on

smoking and instead choose to quit.

He further added that quitting smoking can lead to reduction of smokingrelated illnesses such as heart attack, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, emphysema, severe asthma attacks, among others. (PNA)

Alejano... from page 4

Congressman Alejano was a picture of proverbial wet chicken when told that what he brought to the Justice Committee hearing was nothing but hearsay. And then, like a child denied of a lollipop, he threatened to bring up his case against (President Rodrigo) Duterte before the International Criminal Court. Well, he and the self-confessed murderers, can have a reunion in Netherlands.

While Gary Alejano was attempting to create headlines by trying to denigrate President Duterte, the latter was earning accolades from OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) in Hong Kong and world leaders who converged in Beijing to attend a forum on China’s “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) centerpiece program.

OBOR defines China’s foreign and economic policies and an unwritten theme that peace can be achieved not by armed solutions but by building infrastructures and bilateral engagements to establish connectivity among nations.

A cabinet member of President Duterte, who attended the event in Beijing, commented that OBOR was launched during that forum.

The truth is, OBOR commenced with the assumption of (Chinese) President Xi Jinping. It revived the ancient Silk Road which was a trade route, both land and seas, in Asian and European continents. The Philippines has a unique role to play in the marine course.

The emergence of China as an economic giant following the shift from egalitarian policy of Chairman Mao to market-driven economy and capitalist-like enterprise by reformist leader Deng Xiaoping cannot be downplayed. This era of dramatic change in China was stonewalled by the domineering western-oriented media and believe me to date majority of Filipinos still think that communes and rickshaw and equal distribution of “wealth” are still very much alive in China. No more. It in fact ended when Deng declared that “poverty is not socialism”.

Fast forward, with President Xi Jinping as the paramount leader of China, the economy of the 1.3-billion plus nation soared and surpassing that of Japan. Xi nurtures his dream for China. As its economy growing through the seams, President Xi thought it is time to be involved and take a bigger role in global affairs.

Constricted by geopolitics, China was not given a wider

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 participation in world financial institutions like World Bank and Asian Development Bank which were controlled by US, Canada, Japan, UK, Australia and other advance economies.

With OBOR in mind, President XI first established the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

The Philippines, during the Arroyo administration, signed up as a charter member but this was idiotically sidelined by the Aquino government which was a subservient lackey to the US. The United States was against AIIB as this was merely a duplicate of ADB and WB. Of course there is a stong political undercurrent in this claim. Maybe bothered by their conscience the membership was only ratified by the Philippines on the last hour of the set deadline before a member can be admitted to the AIIB. It was foolhardy for the Aquino not to ratify the country’s membership when even other countries which had serious conflict with China, among them Vietnam, had signed the charter.

These days, President Rodrigo R. Duterte stands tall among leaders the world over and has an avuncular space in the heart of Xi, the respect of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the trust of US President Donald Trump. (I had wanted to ask PRRD what was that message from Trump did he whisper to Xi but senior citizens go to sleep before 9 p.m.). Flying home to Davao City straight from Beijing, ) (President) Duterte who had barely had a wink, skipped reading the enumerations of packages of financial assistance to add to what had been earlier committed to the Philippines in his first visit to China.

Some fatalists, who cannot accept (President) Duterte’s successful forays in what was once a noman’s-land for US allies, have not ran out of negative commentaries no matter how positive these maybe.

Among these is that the country will forever be debtstrapped. But how can we wiggle out from poverty and backwardness if we cannot improve and expand our Jurassic infrastructures? I still believe that President Xi will make Philippines its exhibit of OBOR’s success and for that I have this vision that during my lifetime we will see a different landscape in cities and provinces outside metro Manila.

With all these prospects ahead of us, a certain Gary Alejano is simply irrelevant.

I remember a quote from Margaret Atwood which says: “As you ramble on through life, brother, whatever be your goal, keep your eye upon the doughnut, and not upon the hole.” (Mr. Jun Ledesma is a community journalist who writes from Davao City and comments from the perspective of a Mindanaoan)

Manual... from page 5

licenses without even going to LTO offices. Even worst is some minors are issued driver’s license. As a result, many licensed drivers drive with head empty of rules on traffic and some of them even think they are the kings of the roads. I know for a fact that big STOP signs in some corners of the streets are not honored and drivers just go through amid walking pedestrians.

A driver in the USA is very careful because traffic officers in the highways and streets are honest in their jobs and issue tickets strictly to violators. The good thing is these authorities never flag you down unless you really have violated the rules.

In the Philippines, officers stop a driver to say Merry Christmas even it it is March or April. (Some even think driving without vehicle is an offense.)

What the Philippine government should do is make a full overhaul of traffic rules and educate everybody, including pedestrians and even sidewalk vendors on rules. It is very horrifying that dozens of people die every day due to traffic mishaps while there are not so many vehicles registered in the country compared to America, Canada and European countries.

Anyway, the first step can be a leap towards progress and improvement in the country. My sincere appreciation to the traffic officers and all those involved for such move. (Bennex News Service)

Invades... from page 1

from here had it that the Maute bandit established roadblocks in Balo-I, the bordering town of Iligan City, making it difficult for the military re-enforcement to gain entry.

A number of wounded and casualties from both the military and the armed group have reported, but could not be confirmed.

School officials have locked up their schools and all other establishments and government offices in the city were locked down while workers and employees remained in their buildings and offices.

The regional police command here confirmed that the fighting occurred about 2 p.m. Tuesday and that the PNP has been placed on high alert to prevent the fighting to escalate in the nearby provinces.

Superintendent Lemuel Gonda, the spokesperson of the police regional command based in Camp Alagar here, said that a police officer was wounded in the ensuing firefight.

He said that the PNP regional command is closely monitoring the gun battled and advised to forego any plan to go to Marawi City at the moment as hundreds of commuters were stranded in the borders of Balo-I in

Lanao Del Norte.

A military official who refused to be unidentified for lack of authority, said that the military is now preparing an air assault to regain control of Marawi City.

He said that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) has already reportedly joined Maute group and that the armed men has already gained control of the Amay Pakpak General Hospital, a government-owned hospital there.

“Flags of the terrorist Iraq-Syria, Islamic State (ISIS) have been planted around Marawi City and the city has turned into a ghost town as sporadic gun fires could be heard around the city,” the military official said.

The Maute bandits have claimed alliance with the international terrorist ISIS and have been suspected of employing terror attacks in various areas in Mindanao lately.

Tuba... from page 3

with the help of crutches, has still a sharp mind, although one has to go nearer to him to be heard.

He said the money is a big help to sustain his needs, especially that he is just dependent on his pension as a war veteran.

Aside from his tuba habit, he is also used to drinking goat’s milk and “tsokolate” and eating fresh tobacco, fruits and vegetables.

Still not diagnosed with any disease, there were no prohibitions to his diet, although he seldom eats pork and chicken.

He prefers to eat more fish.

Saturos was a World War II veteran and later became a “Tenyente del Barrio,” now called barangay captain, for several years during the time of former President Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s.

He became a widower in his 70s after his wife died due to diabetes. Seven of his eight children are still alive. His youngest daughter already passed away when she was still in her 40s. His eldest is 79 years old and his youngest son is 65.

Saturos is still praying that God will give him more years to live. (PNA)

Clinics... from page 5

as each building will be allowed only one designated smoking area (DSA).

He expressed hope that such inconvenience would discourage smokers from lighting up cigarettes.

Meanwhile, Tayag said the EO will be implemented by the local government units (LGUs) once the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) are drawn up by a technical working group formed by Ubial.

He explained that the IRR will serve as the LGUs’ guide in enforcing the ordi-

nances that will be created based on the EO, especially in terms of the penalties for violators of the ban on smoking in public places.

The EO, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte last May 16, has been hailed by several health advocates.

According to the DOH, the order prohibits smoking in enclosed public places and public conveyances, except in DSAs. It bans the selling and distribution of tobacco products to minors, who are not allowed to smoke, sell or buy cigarettes or other tobacco products.

It also bars anyone from ordering a minor to use, light up, buy, sell, distribute, deliver, advertise or promote tobacco products.

The EO further bans the sale of tobacco products within a 100-meter radius of schools, playgrounds, youth hostels, recreational facilities and other areas frequented by minors. It prohibits the placement of tobacco ads outside pointof-sales stores.

According to the DOH, if properly implemented, the EO will help reduce the number of deaths from tobacco use, currently estimated at 87,000 each year.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased LEONA MABUNAY, who died on January 17, at Brgy. Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City, that the said deceased, at the time of her death, left a Parcel of Land situated in PAGATPAT, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and more particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION NO. G-138101, Location of Property: PAGATPAT, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Cadastral Lot No. : 3989 C-5, Assessor’s Lot No. : 031, Block NO. : 03, Boundaries : North: Lot No. 4011, East : Lot NO. 4012, South : 3988, West : ROAD, Kind of Property : COCOLAND, Area : 1,6247 HECTARES, Actual Use : AGRICULTURAL LAND, Market Value : P 58,489.20, Assessed Value : P 23,700.00, is the subject of EXTR-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made an entered into by and between: HEIRS OF THE LATE LEONA MABUNAY, represented by her legal heir, MARIE TES A. YAÑEZ, of legal age, Filipino citizen, with residence and postal address at Zone 3, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as the HEIR/ SELLER; and MINERVA C. ALMARIO, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, with residence and postal address at Zone 3, Barangay Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City hereinafter referred to as the BUYER/VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (PHP 100,000.00) Philippine Currency receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the SELLER/ VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described properties ONLY A PORTION OF ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, more or less in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her heirs, assigns or successorsin-interest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any thirdparty claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted. Under Notary Public of EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO, as per Doc No. 4215; Page No. 84; Book No. XIII; Series 2017.

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Keirinkan, the Cagayan de Oro City Schools Division and Xavier University Junior High School sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby Keirinkan will donate its SMART lecture technology to the Cagayan de Oro City Schools Division. Implementation of the project to be benefited by the hundreds of public school students in Cagayan de Oro City will be handled in cooperation with Xavier University Junior High School. In photo are Keirinkan executive director Fukuhatsu Homma, Mayor Oscar Moreno, Cagayan de Oro City Schools Division superintendent Elena Borcillo, XUJHS principal Pamela Pajente and project supervisor Romeo Aclo. Prior to the MOU signing, there was the JICA-Keirinkan SMART Lecture International Conference attended by 200 participants with Moreno as guest speaker.

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