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SPECIAL REPORT What will happen to the ‘Malacañang of the South’? ByAntonio L. Colina IV

DAVAO CIT Y (MindaNews)– Few people, perhaps, know that there is a two-storey mansion dubbed as “Malacañang of the South” constructed during the time of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo within the six-hectare compound of the regional office of the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) in Panacan. Will incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte make this an extension of his office? Duterte’s executive assistant Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed early Thursday that the building is being prepared for Duterte’s use when he takes over the country’s highest position by June 30. “It’s for office purposes

Mindanao Daily News Publisher Mr. Dante Sudaria later expanded the paper’s circulation reaching as far as Cebu, Manila, and the Zamboanga Peninsula and other Mindanao regions. Mr. Sudaria said that copies of the Mindanao Daily News are also available online “thereby enlarging our readership and circulation.” No doubt, he said, the Internet and the social media are slowly changing the landscape of the

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Small island claims in West PH sea is ‘indisputable sovereignty’ By Antonio L. Colina IV

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UNDER RENOVATION. The “Malacanang of the South,” located at the equipment yard of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Barangay Panacan, Davao City is undergoing a minor renovation in this photo taken Friday (27 May 2016). The building was built during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Reports say incoming President Rodrigo Duterte may soon use this as an extension office. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

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OFW Choice is OFWs Envoy There is a potent call from various Filipino organizations and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) particularly in Saudi Arabia clamoring for the diplomatic and ‘ambassadorship’ service of Dr. Abdul Hannan Tago. Likewise, there’s a number of endorsement letters and citations shared with this writer/author received See ofw, page A21

Abdul Hannan Tago, the meticulous Filipino journalist during his one-on-one interview with former Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte call him the man of the hour for leading the Duterte Middle East Movement (DMEM) in the Middle East, who just successfully campaigned for the winning streak of 2016 Presumptive Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. But there’s really more to it than meets the eye when we talk, up-close and personal, about this man named: Dr. Abdul Hannan Tago.

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By Antonio L. Colina IV

DAVAO CIT Y (MindaNews) – Incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte said he will pursue the efforts of the outgoing President Benigno S. Aquino III’s administration in pushing for the country’s ownership over the West Philippine Sea. Duterte told reporters over the weekend that he had a long discussion with Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua

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and receiving guests. There’s just a slight repair and cleanup,” he told MindaNews. Standing just a few meters away from the shore, the “Malacañang of the South” was built during the time of erstwhile Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, between 2005 and 2006, and completed around 2007 to serve as Arroyo’s official residence whenever she came to visit Davao. The building, which was painted white with green roofing and orange perimeter fence, was worth P24 million. A source, who refused to be named, said that Arroyo, the country’s 14th President, had spent a night there. Arroyo was vice president from 1998 to 2001 and served the remainder of the term of impeached President Joseph Ejercito Estrada from 2001 to 2004 before she was elected in 2004 and served until 2010. “‘Malacañang of the South’ tawag nila ana kay

when he came to see him last week. “We had a long discussion. Whether you like it or not, that (West Philippine Sea) is ours,” he said. Duterte, who is a lawyer, said that the West Philippine Sea, in which China also insisted an “indisputable sovereignty,” is well within the 200-kilometer exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines. “I will stick to our claim but we are allowing the proper courts to talk. It will

be there as our land whether you want to believe it or not… the point is that it is ours. It is not a question of territory. It is a question that the place is well within the 200-kilometer exclusive economic zone of the country,” he said. Duterte said that any actions done by the Chinese government that “would obstruct or impede our movement within the 200-kilometer EEZ is a violation of our rights and the law of the seas.”

(They call it ‘Malacañang of the South’) purposely to serve the President as well as her residence away from Manila when she was in the South,” another source added. The mansion has about 8 to 10 airconditioned rooms, including a conference room and a jetty for watercrafts. Built within the Regional Equipment Management Division compound of DPWH 11, the mansion shared a space with two warehouses as depot of the agency’s equipment and storage for the relief packs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11 for calamities. The volunteers of DSWD 11, who extended helping hands packing relief goods whenever there is typhoon, might have seen the building but perhaps oblivious what it was and what it was there for. Simple building It’s just a simple building that boasts nothing spectacular about its exterior and interior but “murag hotel pagsulod nimo pero kwarto ang nakapalibot (it

looks like a hotel when you enter but surrounded by rooms),” the source said. This might not even be fitting for a description of a “mansion,” he added. “No. Mansion is very elitist,” the source noted. Bereft of cottage, it lacks any trappings for relaxation, except that it affords a view of the beautiful Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). Based on the photo that was shown to MindaNews, the building’s interior appears inspired by Mindanao design, particularly, Moro and Lumad. The source said there’s nothing grandiose except for a chandelier that graces the building’s living room. Anyone interested to see it can get a glimpse from the outside through that open space between the office of the DPWH 11’s Regional Equipment Management Division and a huge warehouse. It was also used by Arroyo’s and outgoing President Benigno S. Aquino III’s cabinet members. Public Works and High-

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He said he asked Jianhua for China to allow the Filipino fishermen to fish in the West Philippine Sea while the case is being heard at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in The Hague, Netherlands. In a forum here last year, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Charles C. Jose said that the Philippine government will rely on the support of the international community. He said China, the world’s second largest economy, has

to respect such ruling if it wants to be seen as a leader in the region. “At the beginning, when we filed an arbitration case, China said that they do not accept the arbitration process and they will not respect and comply with whatever decision that tribunal will come up with,” he said. Jose said China’s ninedash line takes up 80 percent of the West Philippine Sea and 85 percent of South China Sea. The official was con-

fident the tribunal will favor the Philippines’ position over China’s ninedash line, which is based on the latter’s historical claims. Otherwise, he said, it would lead to chaos on the exclusivity of maritime territories of other countries. Disputes on maritime boundaries are supposedly settled through the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), dubbed the “constitution of the oceans,” Jose said.

Not far from the “Malacanang of the South,” which is located inside the equipment yard of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Barangay Panacan, Davao City, is the home of the Concon family. They live on a stilt house, together with more than a thousand informal settlers in the area. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

ways Secretary Rogelio Singson used to hold meetings with his staff there and became a staging point of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman for the agency’s operations afterTyphoon Pablowreaked havoc in the Davao Region in December 2012. It was also the staging point of Aquino’s Presidential Security Group (PSG) when he graced the September 2015 inauguration of IGACOS’s circumferential road. Kids’ playground The mansion’s location is flanked between the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) to its right and a slum area to its left. Construction worker John Concon, 25, recalled that the shore outside the mansion used to be where he and his playmates jumped off the jetty and play. Until today, this remains to be the place where kids go to dive and play, except that it is now clean with just a very few pieces of garbage

floating. “Sa una, daghan kaayo og basura unya daghan pud og buak nga botilya (Before, there was too many garbage and broken glasses),” Concon said. He lamented how garbage from other towns would always end up on their shore during high tide. He noticed though that workers of the DPWH 11 cleaned up the garbage just a few days after the May 9 elections. “Karon lang makita nga na-hinloan. Makatingala nga nahinlo na dira (It was my first time to see it was being cleaned up. It’s surprising that it’s now clean),” he said. Concon grew up in the shanty where his family has been living for about 30 years. His family’s home stands at the edge of the community where houses are built on stilts. It has a good view of the so-called “Malacañang of the South” from their kitchen that lends itself as their dining area and balcony. “Mao na ang among nadunggan sa una nga himuon na og Malacañang ni Gloria

(That’s what we heard, that [former President] Gloria [Arroyo] would treat it like a Malacañang),” he said. C on c on , w h o w a s drinking “tuba” or coconut wine when interviewed, said most people refer to the mansion by the sea as “small Malacañang” because they knew this was where Arroyo and some of her cabinet officials had stayed. His older brother Jay, 30, a beautician, said they were threatened of demolition after the building was built but nothing happened when Arroyo stepped down in 2010. “Langkat unta me tanan dire (All of us would have been uprooted from here),” he said. Jay is the second of 13 children. He recalled that the place where the mansion now stands used to be a grassland. People would now find it hard to go near the house as it’s already guarded, he added.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - In the unholy hours of the morning before the dawn creeps-in, the fishermen of barangay Gusa, like all others, prepare their gear, take breakfast, pray for guidance and protection as they head out to the sea. Along the way, they met other fishers who are also returning home from a whole night attempt to catch fish from the sea’s bounty. All their sacks have only rolled fishing nets. The catch has been elusive for one group and all they had was barely a half-pail of small fishes. The other group was luckier. They caught juvenile barracudas and flying fish during the night MINDANAO DAILY NEWS PUBLISHING CORPORATION fishing using nets, hook and spears. Fish catch Publisher had never been bountiful since the problem of destroyed coral habitats besieged their coastal main office communities. Door 2, Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Coral reef destruction – Scientists say this Cagayan de Oro City.Tel. 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of the 1990's it was experiencing a critical depletion of marine resources. Stakeholders identified coastal zone management as their top priority and, after securing the cooperation of

the fishing community, activities started to prioritize efforts to preserve marine resources and rehabilitate and reforest the marine ecosystem in order to increase the fish stock. Thus a fish sanctuary was established in a 8.6 hectare area, chosen because of its relatively undisturbed environment, considerable distance from households, and mild nature of its currents. Today the sanctuary houses 43 units of concrete pyramid "corals", supported by nearby mangrove re-afforestation. Field visit orientations for city-folks by BFAR and voluntary experts continue to build awareness and support for wider replication. They also mobilized civil society support for regular beach clean-ups. They exhorted the coastal dwellers to carry out preventive efforts to protect the endangered habitats of marine life in the areas they fish. Support for the project was obtained and sustained through regular Working Group meetings and planning sessions, information drives, and clean-up activities. The barangay Gusa project became one of the most note-worthy projects facilitated by the Cagayan de Oro City government through the Local Environment Planning and Management Project (LEPM). Among the thirteen coastal barangays lining the east coast of Cagayan de Oro City, Gusa shares the coastal waters of the Macajalar Bay. Thus, it enjoys the myriad of marine and aquatic resources that once made the Macajalar Bay a primary port of call during the Spanish occupation. Come present time, Gusa remains as one of the main sources of fish catch in the city, along with barangays Bulua, Bayabas, Bonbon, Macabalan, Lapasan, Cugman, Tablon, Agusan, Puerto, and Bugo, supplying approximately 16, 843 MT/year. Other than the rich variety of aquatic species such as octopus, milkfish, goatfish, butterfly fish, and white shrimp, the city’s coastal and marine ecosystems provide resources such as mangroves, coral reefs, beach sand, and sea grass beds. Although there is no denying the richness of the Gusa coasts, years of dynamite fishing are taking its toll on their corals, thus, the reduced volume of catch. In the years past, the safety of the coral reefs in Gusa was not protected by any strictly enforced l a w against illegal f i s h i ng . The need to repair impendi ng d e struction of the corals and refurbish the benefits the coasts extended the fishermen, became top priorities. Linkages were made with national agencies. Technical assistance was provided by the city agriculture office who is the project’s primary partner. The 8.6 hectare sanctuary maintains a floating guard secure the premises. Concrete pyramid corals are lodged within the perimeters which are also marked by stryopore balls. A mangrove reforestation project was later tested in the coastal waters. Though strong currents failed it initially, the working group found a more strategic location. Eventually, they decided to try planting the seedlings along the creek area. Presently, the Gusa fish sanctuary remains to be the largest and most sustainable among others put up in the coastal barangays. Only a year after the project was implemented, concrete results already include an increased fish catch around the sanctuary area. Variants of the species already present in the area appeared superior and more numerous than they were before the project. This of course, was to the benefit of the local residents whose livelihood is fishing. More importantly, the project is barangay Gusa’s contribution to restoring the glory of the marine ecosystem that witnessed the growth of Cagayan de Oro as a city. (Gusa Seaside Fisherfolks Association (GUSEAFA)

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Duterte changes mind, DENR will not go to progressive left By Lilian C. Mellejor of PNA

DAVAO City––Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing for another person to head the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and not from the progressive left as earlier planned citing serious and sensitive issues on mining operations. But Duterte remains committed to give the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department

of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), might even consider to put leftists in some agencies. He said the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) went to Silvestre Bello III, who is also the choice of the left. Duterte said he reconsidered to give the DENR to the progressive left after going through all some papers. But Duterte said he has already explained to Fidel Agcaoili, the emissary of the Communist Party of

the Philippines – National Democratic Front (CPPNDF), why he would not concede the DENR post to them during their meeting on Tuesday night. Agcaoili met with Duterte on Tuesday night to submit the list of nominees from the progressive left for government offices reserved for them. “It is an impressive list… about less than ten,” Duterte told reporters. He said he already submitted the list of the nominees mostly

from the University of the Philippines, to the screening committee. “If you are identified with the left - that is not an issue with me. Once upon a time I was a left of center,” Said Duterte. He emphasized he only wanted a peaceful country. “Hopefully when I step down wala na yung (there is no more) left…right… Moro…lumad…Christian. I want to build a strong nation for the next generation,” he said.

In explaining why he cannot give the DENR to the leftists, Duterte said there are serious issues there that he may need someone to strongly oversee. The mayor has been strongly criticizing the mining operations in the country because of abuse of resources. “Mainit ako diyan kasi talagang sinira nila ang ating lupa (I am really furious to

that…they really destroyed our land), he told reporters in a midnight conference on Wednesday. What is unacceptable, Duterte said they (oligarchs) partnered with multinational mining firms and enrich themselves leaving nothing for the poor Filipinos but the spoils of their operations. A report from the Philippine News Agency

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Multi-sector group Green Action PH urged the incoming administration under presumptive leader Rodrigo Duterte to put public safety first and ban genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the country. The group recommended for the new president to heed consumer clamor to apply the precautionary principle and thoroughly evaluate the impact of GMOs instead of continuing the current administration’s policy of See INCOMING, page A23

A crime reporter has been shot dead in Manila, police said on Saturday. Police identified the victim as Alex Balcoba, 56, a reporter who writes for People’s Brigada tabloid. He was gunned down at around 7:30 p.m. Friday in front of the family-owned watch repair shop in Manila’s Quiapo suburb, police said. Police said the two gunmen who fatally shot Balcoba in the head with a pistol fled on a motorcycle after the shooting. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died later, police said. Police have yet to determine the motive of the killing. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemned the cold-blooded killing of Balcoba, saying the victim is the 174th journalist slain in the line of duty since 1986 and the 34th under the watch of President Benigno Aquino. “But whether or not Balcoba’s murder is related to his work as a journalist, we demand that authorities act speedily to catch his killers and bring them to justice,” NUJP’s chair Ryan Rosauro said in a statement. “Our country has suffered too long from the impunity with which murder continues to be committed,” he said. (PNA/Xinhua)

Help school children be online-ready through Digital Thumbprint Program Anyone concerned over the online health and safety of school children now has a chance to do something concrete to prevent them from committing social media mistakes and from becoming victims of cyberbullying and cybercrimes. By nominating a public or private high school to the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) of Globe Telecom, concerned citizens would be able to help the youth learn about responsible use of technology, be it through gadgets, website browsing, or social media platforms. Co-designed by the Karrikins Group, DTP is composed of a series of workshops patterned after the Optus DTP in-school program where it has already reached 81,000 high school students across Australia. Globe also aims to do the same by educating as many Filipino youth

on digital citizenship in view of a recent Philippine National Police report that half of the internet users are adolescents aged 17 years old and below. “With the increasing time the youth spends online to do schoolwork or partake in online gaming and social media platforms, these young digital natives are becoming more exposed to a myriad of issues such as identity-theft and cyberbullying. Thus, we decided to bring DTP to the Philippines to help guide them in making safe and responsible choices in their online activities. DTP can equip them with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves online,” said Fernando Esguerra, Globe Director for Citizenship. DTP offers three exciting modules for students in private and public schools nationwide. Each

module was designed to increase students’ knowledge of digital citizenship and cyber safety by taking a critical look at their online behavior and helping them develop insights into the influences of the online world and the choices they are making. The Digital Insight

workshop provides activities to help students discern proper online behavior, Digital Impact tackles issues on technology’s impact on students’ social activities, while Digital Ambition equips them with skills on how to use technology to achieve life goals. While all public and private

schools nationwide are eligible to receive the free DTO workshops for their teachers and students, the modules are recommended for students from grades 7-12. To nominate a school for DTP, simply fill up this form http://glbe. co/DTPNomination with the necessary

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Life-Proof – the new Suzuki Ertiga You would be forgiven for not being enthusiastic about the new Suzuki Ertiga at first glance. Even with the aesthetic upgrades, it still look rather plain. Yet, this seven-seater from the Suzuki stable offer so much more than what meets the eye. Dubbed as Life Utility Vehicle, the Ertiga seems to gives more emphasis on function rather than form. The new Suzuki Ertiga retained its predecessor’s 1,373 cc four-cylinder VVT 16-valve K14B engine which produces 95 hp @ 6000 rpm and 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm. When driving solo, acceleration is relatively brisk

considering its 1,770-kilogram weight. With all seats occupied, however, you’ll be reminded that you are driving an MPV with a subcompact’s engine. Yet, the Ertiga’s modest but capable mill offered enough grunt when traversing steep mountain roads. Having a four-speed automatic transmission, one just had to press a button to turn off the overdrive function or pull the gear lever to switch to low gear when the going got a little tougher than expected. What it lacked in exterior flair, the Ertiga more than made up with the creature comforts it offered inside the cabin. The top-spec variant GLX that we

tested is equipped with an Android-ready, multimedia touchscreen entertainment unit which plays not only music but also movies. It even has a satellite navigation system. It comes with steering wheel-mounted control and hands-free function to keep the driver’s eyes on the road and his hands on the wheel. The side mirrors can be adjusted and folded electronically. Heck, you can unlock the doors and start the engine without having to pullout a key. With all the bells and whistles, it is the switch knob of the rear airconditioning vent which got the most attention from my passengers. It did an excellent job of keeping the occupants comfortable amidst this

heat. Even my kids at the third row wasn’t complaining. Speaking of which, two average-sized adults will fit in the third row as well. Getting to the back is done with a pull of a lever and to allow more leg room, the second row seats can slid forward. There are bottle holders in all doors and two cup holders in the rear. There is another provision for a cup at the base of the gear lever, wherein you can also place your wallet or mobile phone as you change it via the USB port or the 12-volt socket below the center console. There is also another socket in the second row. The ride is a tad firm but comfortable nonetheless. The upside is that the Ertiga is

able to take corners pretty well. Handling is light and can be easily maneuvered around urban traffic. There is tilt adjustment on the wheel and height adjustment on the driver’s seat so there are no issues with regards to ergonomics. Though the weight on the steering wheel felt inconsistent at times, getting in and out of tight parking slot was a breeze especially with the aid of the rear parking sensor. Suzuki didn’t skimp on safety as well since this variant comes with ABS with EBD and dual airbags. Being an MPV, the Ertiga is not just a people carrier but a cargo hauler as well. With the second and third rows folded, it can accommodate up to 736 liters of cargo. The

cabin can store items of various shapes and size as the seats offer flexible configuration. Moreover, the 185 mm minimum ground clearance gives you a fighting chance against our poor road conditions or monsoon floods. It seems that the Ertiga is ready for whatever life my bring. Not bad for a soccermom car. I particularly like the beige-colored interior as it gives you a more premium feel. It is, however, prone to stains, especially if you have kids. Leather seats might have been a good addition as it is easier to clean but that’s asking too much for a P 918, 000 price tag. You can’t have it all, I suppose. C’est la vie.

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TESDA-Caraga undergoes IQA BUTUAN City -- In preparation for the re-certification audit on August this year, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Caraga is currently undergoing the Internal Quality Audit (IQA). According to Regional Director Florencio F. Sunico Jr., the conduct of the audit is for all the Operating Units personnel to be aware of how far the system

is being implemented in their respective areas of responsibility. Sunico added this is to ensure that all personnel have followed the procedures that TESDA as an organization has set. “Being an ISO-certified organization, everybody must be one in performing the mandates of the agency,” Sunico said. Also, Liza B. Budtan, Regional Operations Division Chief said that in

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0072-2016 (R.A. 10172)

case there are procedures in the system that are not followed correctly, “at least, concerned process owners or personnel are being corrected so that the same will not occur, thus avoiding non-conformity.” Earlier this year, the audit was conducted in different Provincial Offices as well as in the Provincial Training Centers. On May 30-31, 2016, the Regional Office is scheduled to be audited. On October 23, 2014 the Provincial Office of Agusan del Norte was the subject for audit where the Regional Office was awarded by TUV SUD Philippines

as an ISO 9001:2008 Certified. On October 7, 2015, it was the Regional Office that was being subject for the Surveillance Audit and passed. On August, 2016, the audit is expected to be conducted in other TESDA Provincial Offices in the region. During the awarding ceremony on April 13, 2015 at Malacañang Palace, former TESDA Secretary and now Senator-elect Emmanuel Joel Villanueva received the certification together with Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz and other TESDA officials in the presence of See undergoes, page A21

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

In compliance with the publicastion requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JUNITA SAMPUTON DOLLISEN has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELOIZA JOHN SAMPUTON DOLLISEN, who was born on 12 March 1999 at P-2, B-14, Limaha, Butuan City, Philippines and whose parents are JUNITA ROSOLADA SAMPUTON and ELIGIO FUDOLIG DOLLISEN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 June 2016. (SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016 Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CHARELYN YRUMA TAYLARAN, Petitioner, CIVIL CASE NO.2016-007 -versus- FOR: Judicial Decree of Divorce Faskh), Support and Claim for Unpaid Dower (Mahr) FUAD MOHAMMAD TAHA KASSAB, Respondent. Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SANALIAH C. AMPUAN has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly DATE OF BIRTH from “NOVEMBER 11, 1977” to “NOVEMBER 12, 1977” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SANALEAH BOLOTO CALI who was born on 12 November 1977 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Analia M. Boloto and Sala M. Cali. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2016.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar MDN: May 23 & 30, 2016

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: FUAD MOHAMMAD TAHA KASSAB Jabal Al-Marekh, Mohammad Habahban Street, Amman, Jordan

By virtue of the Court Order dated January 19, 2016, you are hereby required to appear or file with this court within ten (10) days from the date of the last publication of this summons, either personally, through counsel or with te assistance of the Clerk of Court at 2nd Floor, Nancy Bldg., Camague Hi-way, Tomas Cabili, Iligan City (in front of Shell Station), your answer to the petition filed by your wife ( CHARELYN YRUMA TAYLARAN), which substance she prays for a grant to Divorce by Faskh, Support and Claim for Unpaid Dower (Mahr) on the ground of failiure of the husband to support for the family under Arts. 52 of the P.D. 1083 You are hereby required to serve a copy of your answer upon petitioner at her residence Block 1 Lot 59 Phase 1-E San Jose Plains, Kasiglahan Village, Montalban, Rizal or thru Counsel, #5 Yale Street, Celdran Village, Tubod, Iligan City. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers. Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the Court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgement shall be rendered. Iligan City, Philippines, May 20, 2016. (Sgd.) NASRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court MDN: May 23, 30 & June 6, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: COTABATO City/Municipality: CARMEN

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES WILLIE SORIANO AND LUZVIMINDA BADOVINO NACARIO,

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office in Caraga has chosen this province as its launch pad for the Brigada Eskwela 2016 on May 30. Set to take place at St. Christine National High School in Lianga town with the kick off ceremony at 8:00 a.m., Alex Mistula, DepEd Division Office Brigada Eskwela Coordinator here, indicated that the said public school got what it takes to host such a regional event being one of the schools to implement senior high school. “As per Memorandum DepEd Order No. 35 po, Brigada Eskwela 2016, isa po sa mga requirements na pagdadaosan po ng kick off ceremony. . . is isang school implementing senior high school,” he explained in a mix of Filipino and English. Earlier, Mistula assured in an exclusive interview that the DepEd Division Office in the province under Dr. Marilou Dedumo, schools division superintendent, together with the host school, would be all set for the big day. “Kaya nga po pusposan na ang paghahanda ng host school, particularly po ‘yung school head natin, si Dominador Verano at saka ang

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JOHANN A. SIMON AND REA PATALINGHUG-SIMON,

WILLIE SORIANO AND LUZVIMINDA BADOVINO NACARIO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

CIVIL CASE NO.2016-049

Date: 19 May 2016

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A, 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that KRYSS MAYVEN LONGBOY FABRERO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KRYSS MAYVEN LONGBOY FABRERO at Kidapawan City, Cotabato and whose parents are Romano B. Fabrero and Clarissa N. Longboy. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 03 June 2016. (Sgd.) MARY P. MACAYA Municipal Civil Registrar

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 December 28, 2010 at Linamon, Lanao del Norte, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at Purok 1 Tonggo, Buru-un, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for four (4) months already since November 2015 and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce 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, surviving their marriage bond on December 28, 2010 , 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 17, 2016 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 19th day of May, 2016.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: May 23, 30 & June 6, 2016

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2016-046

Division Office,” he pointed out. Also, Governor Johnny Pimentel included, all stakeholders were already notified and invited to take part as well during the ceremony to be spearheaded by no less than DepEd Caraga Regional Director Dr. May Eclar, it was learned. Among the stakeholders that the Brigada Eskwela coordinator mentioned in particular were the army and police, saying however that their respective contingents had to come in “working clothes.” Mindful that the upcoming week-long “May 30 to June 4, 2016” activity was getting closer, Mistula took the opportunity to call the attention of all concerned stakeholders and communities “to participate and contribute their time, effort and resources” in what was “also known as the National Schools Maintenance Week.” With the theme “Tayo Para sa Paaralang Ligtas, Maayos at Handa Mula Kindergarten Hanggang Seniour High School,” the event coordinator himself expressed hope that Brigada Eskwela 2016 would be a success. (Greg Tataro Jr., Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

ORDER

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DepEd Caraga chooses SurSur as launch pad for Brigada Eskwela 2016

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IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES CLIFFORD L. OLAER AND JELJOIE V. BETA-OLAER,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2016-047

CLIFFORD L. OLAER AND JELJOIE V. BETA-OLAER, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ULYSIS Ll. MABINI AND FRANCISCA M. ASI,

CIVIL CASE NO.2016-048

ULYSIS Ll. MABINI AND FRANCISCA M. ASI, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

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 April 3, 2000 at Magalang Pampanga, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Barangay Escaler, Magalang, Pampanga and Bayug Island, Hinaplanon, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for thirteen (13) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce 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, surviving their marriage bond on April 3, 2000 , 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 6, 2016 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 6th day of May, 2016.

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 April 11, 2008 at Cagayan de Oro City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at RER Subd., Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City and Tubanga, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for eight (8) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce 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, surviving their marriage bond on April 11, 2008 , 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 6, 2016 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 6th day of May, 2016.

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 June 28, 1996, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Zone 6, Bagong Silang, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for seven (7) years now since 2009 and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce 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, surviving their marriage bond on June 28, 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 7, 2016 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 12th day of May, 2016.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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Prices of school supplies under tight watch, says DTI By Emmanuel Dalman Taghoy

ZAMBOANGA City -- With the school opening just right around the corner, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)9 has been closely monitoring the prices of school supplies in the city based on the recently released 2016 Price Guide. R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

Engr. Samuel Delos Reyes, acting chief of DTI9’s consumer protection division, said the prices are generally stable, although there is a slight drop in prices of some commodities insofar as its weekly monitoring is concerned. “The market forces in

our city are having a great competition in pricing their goods, that’s why some stores are selling them at lower prices,” he explained. Delos Reyes said the DTI had fielded personnel to monitor all the prices of the school supplies particularly pad paper, intermediate pad

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

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

The guide includes the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) for school supplies from the manufacturers to retailers so as to ensure market share and fair competition in sales. These prices factor in the production cost, distribution cost, and See supplies, page A21

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 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that KIRK PATRICK O. YAPE has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KIRK PATRICK OLIVAR YAPE who was born on 22 April 1991 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Erlinda B. Olivar and Cecilio U. Yape. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2016.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EDNA P. SABAYANON has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “EDNA DINAH” to “EDNA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EDNA DINAH NERI PADILLA who was born on July 4, 1964 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Yolanda Neri and Angelo G. Padilla. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2016.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LINDA R. DACUBA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LINDA RUBEN RAMAYAN who was born on Oct. 29, 1962 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Resurrection S. Ruben and Candido A. Ramayan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2016.

paper, writing notebook, pencil, ball pen, and crayon in the city. DTI had released last May 17 the 2016 Price Guide for school supplies to assist the consumers in procuring their supplies, and the retailers in their distribution and sale.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA LOCAL CIVL REGISTRY OFFICE NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CAREM ANDOHON TUGAYA has filed with this office a petition for the correction of clerical error in his SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CAREM ANDOHON TUGAYA who was born on JULY 30,1997 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are FRANCISCO TUGAYA and AIMEE ANDOHON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 30, 2016. (SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Municipality of Don Carlos -oOoOFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE – 28-2016 R.A.10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Krystal Kate M. Fredeluces has filed with this office, a petition for correction of clerical error in SEX from “Male” to “Female” in the certificate of Live birth of Krystal Kate Maribao Fredeluces born on 03 July 1997 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon and whose parents are Joey Ugat Fredeluces and Rowena Ramos Maribao. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than June 5, 2016. (Sgd.) MELISA R. CAVALIDA Municipality Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

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Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Sur City/Municipality: Islamic City of Marawi

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0016-2016 R.A. 10172

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION May 27, 2016

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that REYNALIE RAMIL UNABIA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of REYNALIE RAMIL UNABIA at Poblacion, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are RAYMUNDO UNABIA and NORMELITA RAMIL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this office not later than June 12, 2016. (Sgd.) ANASTACIA B. DENSING Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MOHAMMAD SHARIEF ALAWI MAMBUAY AMBOR has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MR. ALAWI” to “MOHAMMAD SHARIEF ALAWI” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MR. ALAWI MAMBUAY AMBOR who was born on 14 June 1976 at Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are Sandor Naga Mambuay and Ambung Daguianan Ambor. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than _________ 2016.

(Sgd.) ESMAEL A. RADIAMODA City Civil Registrar MDN: May 23 & 30, 2016

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Province: North Cotabato Municipality: Magpet OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Date: May 20, 2016 RA. 9048 /RA. 10172 CCE-0025-2016 R.A. 10172 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ARCHIE MIGUEL CALIMOT has filed with this Office a petition for correction in the entry of sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of ARCHIE LAUDA MIGUEL who was born on March March 05 , 1982 at Magpet Cotabato and whose parents are Avelino M. Miguel and Conchita Caag Lauda. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 13, 2016. (Sgd.) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

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The new life that you have is found only in God The Gospel of Jesus Christ (May30, 2016-Monday) Matthew 18:12-14-How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and went into the mountains, and seek that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiced more of that [sheep], than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father

which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish: The love of God is immeasurable and endless. Your unworthiness deserves the love of God. His love fits to your real status in life. His love can make you worthy and can qualify you to be in heaven after this life. This gospel reminds us about the big love of God to each one of us. In Ezekiel 18:23-have I any “pleasure” at all that the

wicked should die? Said the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live? Take note, feast will be done in heaven if one soul is repented. Are you a lost sheep? See the goodness of God for you because he will celebrate if you will come back to him. You are very valuable to him no matter what. You are great for him because you were created out of his amazing love. You are born to be happy on this earth and can

enjoy the beauty of this planet earth. Remember, God forgives you always because he knows your weaknesses. In Jeremiah 31:3-The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee. Therefore, love God as your gratitude to Him. Allow God to hold you in order that you will not be lost along your journey in life. God wants you to be with him all the

times. God wants you to believe to him in spite of your different trials and sufferings. God wants you to believe that his love is bigger than your mistakes in life. God wants you to know that you are not yet late to repent. There is no late for God. The new life that you have is found only in God: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa, PhDMajor Tony Jordan and Crespina Ranoa - Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: #

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SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced plans to build new capabilities within its SAP® SuccessFactors® HCM Suite to help improve workplace diversity. Using text mining and machine learning based on the SAP HANA® platform, the initiative aims to help companies review job descriptions, performance reviews and similar people processes for potential bias and suggest changes to encourage equity. The announcement was made at the 28th annual SAPPHIRE® NOW conference. These new capabilities will complement existing SAP SuccessFactors offerings that already help address inequity. Analytics and reports focused on diversity and inclusion are available to help organizations identify and track where biases exist in talent acquisition and management processes — recruiting, compensation, succession and the like — coupled with guidance on actions to take to address those

biases. SAP is also exploring applications for mentoring programs that will help people from historically disadvantaged groups more effectively navigate and develop their careers, as well as tools for balancing family and work that will integrate elements of benefits, scheduling and management into a single process. “Diverse teams are high performing teams,” said Mike Ettling, president of SAP SuccessFactors.* “We’re always looking at how innovative HR technology can improve people’s work lives. Our HCM solutions simplify and standardize HR processes for organizations across the globe. Addressing inequity fits into our focus on built-in intelligent services and recommendations. Today’s innovations, and those to come, are designed to help companies find and address opportunities to build inclusive cultures, prompting managers and HR professionals to make intentional decisions as they

attract, hire, develop, reward and promote people.” The use of technology to tackle workplace issues like gender inequity has not grown at the same pace as that of the digital economy. According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 by advancing women’s equality.** Diversity and inclusion are critical to competitiveness in a market characterized by increased competition and a shortage of skilled labor in many roles. Organizations must fully utilize the talents of the entire workforce, and SAP SuccessFactors solutions are focused on helping companies make equitable decisions for all employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle. With the launch of a new SAP Diversity and Inclusion Customer Advisory Group earlier this month, SAP will work with customers and diversity and inclusion experts

to identify how technology can be utilized to support inclusiveness, with an initial focus on gender equity. Several global customers from a range of industries, including Erste Group Bank, McCormick & Company, New York Life, Royal Bank of Canada and Varian Medical Systems, will contribute to the development of new SAP SuccessFactors products and features focused on addressing inequity. The group will be aided by the expertise of diversity and inclusion specialists like Elisabeth Kelan, Ph.D., professor of leadership at Cranfield School of Management; Tinna Nielsen, founder of Move the Elephant for Inclusiveness and young global leader at the World Economic Forum; and Tanya M. Odom, Ed.M., director of innovation and executive coach at The FutureWork Institute. “I am excited about the learning and sharing that will happen with the SAP

Diversity and Inclusion Customer Advisory Group,” said FutureWork Institute’s Odom. “Diversity, innovation and technology are very important topics for today’s changing workforce and workplace. I am grateful to be a part of mindful and intentional conversations and experimentation that look to further the conversation about diversity and inclusion globally.” “Embracing our employees’ unique perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or mental and physical ability provides SAP with a rich source of innovation and allows us to better understand the needs of our customers,” said Anka Wittenberg, chief diversity and inclusion officer at SAP. “We are continuously implementing new initiatives to promote diversity within our own workforce, and I’m excited for the coming SAP SuccessFactors

solutions. With our technology, we can help impact societal change and truly improve people’s lives.” Gender bias is a starting point in SAP’s larger initiative to move the needle on all areas of diversity and inclusion. The company recognizes it will take a comprehensive approach and a commitment of resources to make concrete progress. SAP SuccessFactors solutions are focusing first on gender bias as it affects the largest part of the labor market worldwide, and many of the solutions that help manage issues causing gender bias can be generalized to other areas such as ethnicity, age and sexual orientation in the future. SAP will provide an update on this initiative at the SuccessConnect Las Vegas event taking place August 29–31. For more information, visit <to come> and the SAP News Center. Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews and SAP SuccessFactors solutions at @ SuccessFactors.

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Failure is delay, not defeat. A statement that perfectly fits with the inspiring story of Marcos Calo SEA-K Association in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte. In 2012, the said association received a total of Php170,000 as Capital Seed Fund from the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) which they used to individually venture into various businesses like hog raising, farming, sari-sari store and Wholesale/Retail on RTW items. Challenge Arrives

While on the verge of earning positive profit, the association has faced crisis when the treasurer and a member used the funds and exiled. “Hapit na mi mawad-an ug paglaum apan tungod sa pagpaningkamot ug pagtinabangay sa matag-usa, kami dungan na mibangon (We almost lose hope, however, because of the team’s efforts and collaboration, we stood up together),” shared Amargen Montano, the association’s treasurer. “Desidido dyud mi tanan na ma-recover ug ipadayon

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ang kabag-uhan (All of us are eager to recover and continue the change),” she added. The group agreed to use their savings to pay their balance with DSWD. After 10 months, the association was able to give full payment. Building Back Still hopeful, the remaining balance from the savings amounting to Php14,500 was used to invest on micro-lending in April 2013. The enterprise model offers micro-finance loans to members and non-members

One proud member showing their temporary agrivet supply and general merchandise building.

with less interest rates. To maintain good payment and cash flow, by-laws have been created and agreed. In just five (5) months, their equity has increased from Php14,500 to Php87,382.30. Due to a fast growing equity, the association was able to put up a Catering Services in October 2013. It accepts catering services in all occasions and it even extended its services even to the nearby barangays. The abovementioned project has provided employment to some members who wish to be cook, assistant cook, dishwasher SMILES OF SUCCESS. The happy and grateful program participants of Marcos Calo SKA showing their big smiles. and servers.

CONGRATULATIONS! 2nd year Charter Anniversary & Installation of New Set of Officers of MAHAYAHAY HILLS EAGLES CLUB ON MAY 21, 2016 @ Grand Caprice, Limketkai CDO.

Headed by Kuya President Sovereign Angel Melgar & Lady Eagles President Ate Eva Melgar & family, with Kuya Louie Ceniza (NATIONAL PRESIDENT), Kuya Dondon Allorin (GOVERNOR NMR1), Kuya Andy Paurom (REGIONAL PEIL DIRECTOR NMR1), Kuya Erlquin Lim (NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL), Kuya Jessie Co (PRESIDENT OF NEW GATEWAY EC), Kuya Karl Ugsod (REGIONAL EXECUTIVE INFORMATION NMR1), Kuya Rommel Gantuangco & Kuya Michael Joe Montecillo.

Blessed with growing income, the group ventured into Agrivet Supply and General Merchandise on August 20, 2014. Partnership with Pilmico has helped in the efficient implementation of the business. Situated in a far flung area, putting up a general merchandise is of great help to the community. Better as Before After the success in their Agrivet Supply and General Merchandise business, the group then engaged into Tilapia production. Collaboration with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has helped in the See success, page A21

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CAO – City Architect’s Office. Wire/Cable Mounting Bracket – steel fabricated mounting wire/cable racks that are commonly adopted by all pole users. Each rack is capable of six (6) pre-assigned pole users and installed directly on pole or through alley arm. p) Telecommunication Tower – typically, tall structures designed to support antennas (also known as aerials) for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television. q) Structural Cabling – is/are wiring network that carries all data, voice, multimedia, security, VoIP, PoE, wireless connections throughout the building or campus. It includes everything from the data center to the desktop, including cabling, connecting hardware, equipment, telecommunications rooms, cable pathways, work areas, and even the jacks on the wall plate (face plate) in the office. r) Service Drop Wire/Line – is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer’s building or other premises. It is the point where electric utilities or telephone that provide power or signal to their customers. s) Cable/Wire – An electrical cable comprises two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted, or braided together to form a single assembly, the ends of which can be connected to two devises, enabling the transfer of electrical signals from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide range of purposes, and each must be tailored for that purpose. Cables are used extensively in electronic devises for power and circuits. t) Primary Cable – are group of telephone wires connected from Central’s Office main distribution frame usually 2,000 – 5,000 pairs to the distribution/outside plant cabinets. A fiver optic cable is also a primary cable. u) Secondary Cable –are group of copper telephone wires connected from distribution/outside plant cabinets, usually 200, 500 or 1,000 pairs which are distributed to terminal boxes or distribution points. v) Redundant Wires/Cables – are wires or cables installed from one or many telecom provider’s terminal or distribution poin to the same destination which cause messy and out of standard installation. w) Improper Installation – is an installation not following the right standards that is the major cause of the most common problems. x) Violation Notice – is a notice to be served by the CAO to an identified party violating some provisions of this ordinance. y) Multiple poles – refer to the existence of two or more poles situated within twenty (20) meters from each other. z) Communications tower/mast – is a structure with corresponding height and support, same as telecommunication tower design for holding any communication antenna either receiving or transmitting. This structure should follow standards set by governing bodies. n) o)

Republic of the Philippines TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Lungsod ng Butuan 13th Sangguniang Panlungsod 16th Regular Session Series of 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE HONORABLE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF BUTUAN IN ITS REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE SP SESSION HALL ON APRIL 19, 2016 PRESENT: Honorable Angelo S. Calo - Honorable Samuel Allan M. Amante - Honorable Ramon P. Carampatana - Honorable Ryan Anthony B. Culima - Honorable Sergio C. Pascual - Honorable Virgilio G. Nery, Jr. - Honorable Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr. - Honorable Nestor D. Amora -

City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Temporary Presiding Officer Member, President Liga ng mga Punong Barangay

ABSENT: Honorable Ferdinand E. Nalcot Honorable Erwin L. Dano Honorable Rema E. Burdeos Honorable Derrick A. Plaza

Member Member Member Member

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The meeting was called to order at exactly 10:55 in the morning. <<>> SP ORDINANCE NO. 4942-2016

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISION SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “The Telecommunication Cables, Telecommunications Towers, Electronics Equipment, Building Structured Cabling and Cable TV Facilities Regulation Ordinance 2016”. SECTION 2, DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the city to promote the development of an efficient and sufficient telecommunication sector consistent with prescribed standards to meet the needs of the growing community and to make the City of Butuan the center of excellence of telecommunications and technology in Caraga Region.

SECTION 3. PURPOSES. The following are the purposes of this Ordinance: a) Set or provide minimum design standards necessary for the safety and proper installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronic equipment, structured cables and cable TV facilities/equipment; b) Solve the problem of continuous and unregulated messy telecommunication cable installation, sagging, spaghetti and unbundled cables and wires that cause accidents to general public; c) Provide basic minimum provision considered necessary for safety, aesthetics, comfort, good workmanship and proper operation and maintenance in telecommunication and cable facilities/ equipment; d) Assist in the realization of savings for the one who pays for the work in the installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunication cable and cable facilities/equipment; e) Enforce and implement the good Engineering Practice and in compliance with prescribed rules and standard as sighted in the implementing Rules and Regulation; f) Regulate the installation and maintenance of telecommunication cables, wires and other attachments installed on poles, towers, and/or service drops; and g) Enforce corrective measures on problems such as excessive sagging, dangling cables, service drops and other attachments to poles, towers along roads, bridges,markets, parks and other public places.

SECTION 4. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. This Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations shall apply to: a) All telecommunication cable, local area network (LAN) cables and cable facility/equipment installation in building (in-house cabling) such as residential, commercial, institutional and industrial establishments on which building house wirings utilizing but not limited to copper cables, coaxial cable, fiber optics and other media, including structured cabling for telephone, cable television, computer and data communications; b) The installation, operation and maintenance for outside cabling of telecommunication cable and cable facilities/equipment for service providers. c) The installation of communication towers and the like. SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the following words and phrases are defined and understood to have the meaning correspondingly indicated herein, to wit: a) Electronics – the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons or other carriers of electric charge, in a vacuum, in gaseous media, in plasma, in semiconductors, in solid-state and/or in similar devices, including, but not limited to, applications involving optical, electromagnetic and other energy forms when transduced or converted into electronic signals. b) Professional Electronics Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Professional Electronics Engineer under Republic Act No. 9292 and to affix to his/her name the letters “PECE” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Communication, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). c) Electronics Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics Engineer under Republic Act No. 9292 and to affix to his/her name the letters “ECE” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). d) Electronics Technician - shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics Technician under Republic Act No. 9292 and is affix to his/her name the letters “ECT” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). e) Electronics and Communications Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics and Communications Engineer under Republic Act No. 5734 issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). f) Electronics Equipment – equipment that involves conduction of electrons (especially in gas or vacuum or semiconductor) like amplifiers, audio system, sound system, equalizers, detectors, mixers, modems, radios, monitors, telephone set, telephone switch, oscilloscope, auxiliary equipment, scrambler, television, video equipment and etc. g) Communications - the process of sending and/or receiving information, data, signals and/ or messages between two (2) or more points by radio, cable, optical wave guides or other devices and wired or wireless medium; h) Telecommunications – any transmission, emission or reception of voice, data, electronic messages, text, written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures or images, words, music or visible or audible signals or sounds, or any information, intelligence and/or control signals of any design/format and for any purpose, by wire, radio spectral, visual/optical/light, or other electronic, electromagnetic and technological means. i) Commercial Establishment – shall include but not limited to office buildings, hotels, motels, hospitals, condominiums, stores, apartments, supermarkets, schools, studios, stadia, parking areas, memorial chapels/parks, watercraft and aircraft used for business or profit, and any other building/s or area/s for business purposes, where electronic or electronically-controlled machinery or equipment are installed and/or are being used, sold, maintained, assembled, manufactured or operated. j) Electronics Permit – A written authorization granted by the City Architect’s Office to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the installation of telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronics equipment, building structured cables and cable facilities after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with this ordinance and its implementing rules, regulations and standards. It is also a document given to existing companies, commercial establishments, and other parties having electronics equipment in their positions which are taxable in nature after the inspection and seeking of permit from the city government. k) Plant – refers to the whole or portion of the physical property of a communications company and cable TV operators which contribute to the furnishing of communication or Cable TV service. l) Pole User – Any person, natural or juridical, including government agencies and entities that use the poles and towers for the installation of any cable, wires, service drops and other attachments. m) Pole Owner – Any person, natural or juridical, including government agencies and entities that own poles, towers and its accessories.

SECTION 10. MULTIPLE POLES. The installation of two or more poles should be avoided because it will be unsightly, poses more hazards, uneconomical, causes obstruction to pedestrians, and in some cases, an impediment to the construction of buildings and other structures. For this purpose, only one pole should be erected and all other pole users should share in the use of this pole. a) Right of first refusal to electric distribution franchise to erect a pole. As the franchisee with obligation to serve the electric power needs of the public, which is of basic and prime importance, it is given the right of first refusal to erect or install poles, towers, support structures along public roads, bridges, and other public places. This is without prejudice to the right of transmission company which has a franchise to install poles and towers for its transmission lines. b) In the event the electric distribution franchisee fails to refuses to install the pole notice within 30-day period from the date a written notice was received from the CAO, the City thru the CAO may on its own install the pole out of the funds of the City Government, or authorize any interested pole user to install the pole, provided that in any case such installation shall be subject to the requirements herein provided. c) No person, natural or juridical may erect a pole without first obtaining an Excavation or Erection Permit from the CAO, and the authorization from the City as mentioned above is presented. d) Poles that will be erected shall be constructed in conformity with standards so they could be used by electric distribution franchisee, and all other pole users for telephone/telecommunication companies, cable TV’s and other pole user, and to comply with existing laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. e) The pole owner shall allow his poles to be used by others, subject to the compliance of reasonable technical requirements as provided herein, and in accordance with a reasonable joint pole agreement with the pole user, which should be as much as possible uniform with all other pole users. In addition that pole owner shall provide and maintain at its own cost, the approved Cable/Wire Mounting Bracket whose spaces or slots are pre-assigned to existing and incoming pole users. f) Existing Multiple poles. The City Architect’s Office in consultation with the electric distribution franchisee, telephone/telecommunication companies shall find ways and means to eliminate existing multiple poles within the city, including but not limited to the following: 1. Removal of all other poles and retaining only the pole of the electric distribution franchisee, if cluster poles are located. Owners of existing multiple poles are hereby granted, a grace period off six (6) months, from effectivity of this Ordinance, to remove their polces subject to some exception as stated in the Implementing Rules and Regulations. 2. Requiring the pole to be retained that it be replaced with one that will conform with minimum standards to be usable for all pole users. 3. Requiring the owner of the ple to be retained to allow the use of its pole by other pole users in accordance with Sec. 4.

aa) CFCC – City Electronics and Communications Council, is the policy making bodyd and the overseer of the implementation of the electronics ordinance of the City of Butuan. bb) FDAS – Fire Detection and Alarm System.

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION CABLES, TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS, BUILDING STRUCTURED CABLINGS, MOBILE CELLSITES, CABLE TV FACILITIES FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Be it ordainced by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled and by authority of the same that:

CHAPTER 2 IN-HOUSE CABLING SECTION 6. REGULATION. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government to install telecommunication and cable facilities/equipment in their respective residential, commercial, institutional and industrial establishment without first obtaining an Electronics Permit therefore from the City Architect’s Office.

SECTION 11. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. All attachments must conform to the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code and comply with the requirements provided hereof, to wit:

SECTION 7. REQUIREMENT. Electronics Permit shall be issued by the City Architect’s Office for the installation of the above-stated telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronics equipment and cable facilities (in-house cabling) without a plan, design and specification that maybe prepared by Registered Electronics Engineers, but must be signed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) under Republic Act No. 9292. SECTION 8. PROHIBITION. No plans and specifications covered by Electronics Permit shall be changed, modified or altered without the approval of the CAO and the work shall be done in accordance thereto. If a permit was issued and defect was later found during installation which is not clearly defined in the specifications/design submitted during application of permit, the CAO shall require the permitee to effect the necessary corrections thereto.

Vertical Clearances: Joint pole owners shall install their wires, cables and other attachments at such height from the ground level as will allow safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians, and provide for safe distance from the Electrical Distribution Utility wires and facilities, to avoid contacts. Vertical Cleaarance between live conductors and User’s attachment shall be as follows:

CHAPTER 3 OUTSIDE PLANT CABLING

SECTION 9. SAFETY REGULATIONS, CLEARANCES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. a)

Pole user shall install its wires or attachments at the designated level of the pole and shall observe government safety regulations, clearances, and construction standard, to avoid any obstruction of the normal flow to the electric conductors of Electric Company. Any alteration, modification, revisions and/or reconstruction, as may be necessary, shall likewise conform to the aforesaid regulations, clearances and construction standards. Pole user found at fault shall be the solely liable if its wire/cable and other installation cause damage to any party’s life and property. In no case shall pole user tamper, tap or connect with any other attachments on the jointly used poles, or on the wire/cables, service drop line, insulators and other line accessories of electric utility or other pole users. The provisions of Republic Act No. 7832 (Aanti-Electricity Company and Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994) shall apply. All attachments of pole user which require the consumption of electric power, shall not be connected by pole user to any electric lines or other existssing attachments. In the event that pole users tap or use any other lines without first securing the prior written approval or consent from electric company shall then be liable under the Wiretapping Law. In no instance a pole user taps, makes or cause to be made any connection that require the consumption of electric power to the electric lines of electric company, or other existing pole attachments, without the prior written consent or approval from Electric company then the provisions of Republic Act No. 7832 (Anti-Electricity and Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994) shall apply. Maintenance. Pole user shall provide the necessary supports, with pole-owner’s approval, on structures that need reinforcement before the lines, attachments or accessories shall be installed. Each party shall maintain its own facilities at its own expense and when it becomes necessary to relocate, replace, or remove a jointly use pole, each polc-user shall transfer its own attachments at its own expense. Installation of Cables, Attachments and Accessories on Poles. In order to ensure safety, orderliness and cleanliness, it shall be the duty of the service providers that the installation of its cables, attachments and accessories on any pole, shall conform with the Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Electronics Code, and the corresponding IRR including the IRR of this Ordinance. The IRR of this Ordinance that shall be formulated shall provide for the rules and guidelines on the proper installation and maintenance of cables, service lines, other attachments and accessoriesx on the poles that shall be observed to ensure safety, orderliness and cleanliness. Relocation or Replacement – In the event it becomes necessary to transfer the location or to replace an existing jointly use pole, pole-owner shall advice pole user in writing of the schedule of such relocation or replacement in order to avoid delay in the execution of the work to be done by pole-owner. Pole user, upon receipt of the proper notice from pole-owner, shall promptly remove its lines, attachments and accessories at its own expense. Sharing the use of the poles installed along the public roads to other pole-users is encourage. Any utilities desiring to install new poles, shall consult first with the CAO as to the minimum standard of the poles, considering already the space requirements needed by the oher pole users (Telcos, CATV, and Electric Company) and the clearances required by the PEC and national Building code. The pole owner shall provide the appointed Cable/Wire Mounting Bracket, whose spaces are already pre-asssigned to the existing and upcoming pole-users. There should be a uniform Standard Joint Pole Use Agreement to be followed by all pole owners to ensure flexibility and early monitoring, except, if the pole owner is the electric utility, wherein necessary additional provisions that may added for the protection and safety of the electrical lines and equipment. Pole owner shall be responsible for maintaining the good condition of the pole and the attached mounting bracket and at all times ensure its safety to the public. In case the electric utility need to install poles longer its size of what was installed by the telcos or other service providers, the CAO will allow the electric utility to install its own, and the CAO shall oblige and direct the pole owner to retire its pole after individual users transfer their attachments to the new electric pole. Bonding/Lashing. If pole user has two or more service drop wire or line, pole user shall bind such wires together using standard binding materials at 1.5 meters space interval. If there are more than 10 wires it shall be replaced with multi-conductor. Joint pole users shall pay the corresponding penalty, in case they fail to bundle their wires. In no case service drop wire/line shall be used as messenger wire/line of pole user’s wires. Tagging. For purposes of identification of the owner of the pole, cable/wire, and other installations, pole owner and pole users shall provide identification tags of their pole, primary and secondary cables, and other installations, which shall be visible from the ground. For cables/wires, the tagging shall be at the distance of 0.50 meter from the pole. The CAO shall designate the color coding of all pole users. Failure of the pole users to tag their installations shasll be considered as loose wires and the CAO shall order for the removal and shall impose appropriate penalty thereto. Polce-users shall maintain cable/wires sag not exceeding 2% of the polce span. Once the sag is correctly established in a particular span, the same shall be consistently followed by the subsequent pole-users. Pole-user shall be faully bound to correct the sag as required after the CAO during its inspection. The CAO shall see to it that there will be uniform cable/wire sag through-out the s[pan. The maximum distance between poles shall not exceed 50 meters. Prohibition of drop wires in pole-to-pkole distribution. – Telecommunication companies and Cable TV operators shall use cable wires in pole-to-pole distributions.Service drops shall only be used from pole to customer service entrance. These service drops shall be appropriately bundled based on the approved bundling scheme and the same shall be properly tensioned as specified in the PEC or any other Engineering Manuals. The connection point of telephone and CATV service lines shall only be at the pole to the subscriber’s service entrance and no telephone terminal(s) or drop wires will be terminasted at mid-span or in between poles and no service drop shall cross the road diagonally. The manner and requirement in the installation of terminal boxes shall be provided in the IRR. Building Service Entrance. It shall be the responsibility of the building owner to provide service entrance facility for the telecommunication lines such as but not limited to telephone, CATV and CCTV in every building, including those that are designed for multi-occupancy. The service entrance location shall be at the point where the electric service entrance is located. All overhead cable/wirings of service providers shall be on the same run with the electricity supply. This is to ensure orderly installations from a common tapping pole to the building. Redundant Wire/Cables and Other Attachments and Improper Installations. Upon the determination of the CAO based on its inspection or upon the report of the pole owner, any pole user, or any concerned citizen, of redundant wires/cables and other attachments and other installations, the CAO shall order for its correction or removal of such wires/cables, other attachments and improper installations through a Violation Notice issued to the pole users and pole owner. Sanctions shall be imposed if the pole user fails or refuses to correct or remove for the period

required by the CAO. The pole user and the pole owner may conduct a separate evaluation for possible sanction if there is violation to the JPA. For all new installation of outside cable as may be required by the City Government thru the City Architect’s Office (CAO) should be underground or burial on specific places.

VOLTAGE LEVEL 69,000 volts 34,500 volts 13,800 volts 220 volts

CLEARANCE OF WIRES AND CABLES 6.000 meters (20 feet) 3.658 meters (12 feet) 2.743 meters (9 feet) 0.610 meters (2 feet)

Vertical clearance of the attachment from the ground level underneath the wires, cables installed: CLEARANCE 18 feet

AREAS Roads, streets, Alleys, non-residential driveways, parking lots and other areas subject to truck traffic.

15 feet 10 feet

Space or ways accessible to pedestrians only. But may be reduced to 8 ft if the attachments are insulated. Residential driveways (Commercial area not subject to truck traffic).

SECTION 12. PROHIBITIONS. The following violations for outside plant cabling are hereby declared as unlawful and shall subject the offender to the penalties provided in this Ordinance, to wit: a) Failure to transfer the cable/wires to the new pole within the specified period required by the CAO. b) Failure to bundle their cable/wires. c) Failure to provide assigned cable/wires and other installations Identification Tag. d) Violation of pole-ground clearance requirement. e) Failure to cut and retrieve dangling, loose or cut wires/cables. f) Failure to follow the assigned space in the Cable/Wire Rack. g) Failure to remove the unused or redundant poles, wire/cables, line hardware, terminal boxes, booster/amplifier and others. h) Failure to correct other hazardous conditions of pole, any part of the structure, or wires/ cables and other attachment. i) Failure to replace drop wires between poles that exceed 10 pairs. j) Failure to provide Service Entrance Facilities. k) Failure to correct excessive sagging. l) Installation and alteration of cable/wire and other facilities without permit. m) Installation of multiple poles without authorization from the CAO. n) Failure to remove multiple poles despite written notice from the CARO for such removal. o) Failure to correct the installation of poles that is not in conformity with the standards. p) Failure to perform other corrective actions or other requirements whenever directed by the CAO. If pole-user violates the agreement with pole-owner or any of those enumerated in Section 12, the latter shall inform the former, and the Notice of Violation will be provided by the CAO stating the specific violation/s and the corresponding sanctions and CAO shall conducut an investigation of such violation. CHAPTER 4 MOBILE CELLSITE, TELECOMMUNICATION, BROADCAST AND RADIO COMMUNICATION TOWERS SECTION 13. DESIGNATED AREA FOR INSTALLATION. Designated area for installation of telecommunication towers shall be in accordance with existing local land use and zoning ordinances. The following should be strictly observed as stated in this Ordinance, to wit: a) No tower/mobile cell sites shall be installed without securing Barangay Resolution interposing no objection to the proposed project, approval of the Permits and Licensing Division, CPDO and CAO. If to be installed in residential areas, a public consultation is required, before the actual installation can proceed. b) Installation of towers near hospitals, schools, public markets, churches and crowded public places should also secure the necessary clearance from other government agencies. c) No mobile cell sites or communication tower/mast shall be installed nearby the airports without conforming to the International Aviation Law Standards. A clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is also required. SECTION 14. COLOR DESIGNATION AND TOWER LIGHTING. All telecommunication transmitter and transceiver towers that are already existing and those that may be constructed and/or installed in this designated area in the future shall be painted alternate with orange and white. All transmitter and transceiver towers already existing shall comply with this requirement within one (1) year from the approval of this Ordinance. Tower lighting should be installed in the top most part of the structure. Tower lamps shall be maintained in working condition at all times. For towers exceeding the height of 200 ft, an additional lamp shall be installed at middle of the mast/tower. The tower lamp should be colored “red”, as set by the International Standards. SECTION 15. EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF TOWER. All towers shall be grounded and the earth resistance measured at the earth terminal block shall be less than 5 ohms. Earthing and Lightning protection shall be provided in all completed tower sites to protect equipment from damage and personnel from harm which may results from excessive voltages during a lightning strike that might also affect people nearby especially if the tower is installed in residential areas or on top of buildings. CHAPTER 5 ELECTRONICS PERMIT

SECTION 16. APPLICATION FOR ELECTRONICS PERMIT. Applicant for Electronics Permit shall: A. Fill up the prescribed application form and file the same with the CAO. The said application shall provide at least then the following information: 1) A description of work (project plan) to be covered by the permit; 2) For in-house cabling, description and ownership of the building where the telecommunication cable facility will be installed. The applicant must provide the Building/ Occupancy Permit or copy of the contract of lease of the building, or duly notarized authority to install executed by the owner, if applicant is not the registered owner; 3) For outside plant cabling, attachment original copy either of the following duly signed document: i. Joint Pole Agreement(s) (JPAs) between applicant and the entity that owns the distribution pole(s), AND Notice to Proceed by the distribution utility. ii. Memorandum of Agreement or lease contract between applicant and entity providing

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d) All telecommunication cable, local area network (LAN) cables and cable facility/equipment installation in building (in-house cabling) such as residential, commercial, institutional and industrial establishments on which building house wirings utilizing but not limited to copper cables, coaxial cable, fiber optics and other media, including structured cabling for telephone, cable television, computer and data communications; e) The installation, operation and maintenance for outside cabling of telecommunication cable and cable facilities/equipment for service providers. f) The installation of communication towers and the like.

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conduit or ducting facility. iii. Lease contract between applicant and carrier/backbonr service provider. 4) The use for which the telecommunication cable is intended; 5) Specifications of Broadcast equipment, electronic signages, cinema equipment including venue, lights and sounds, Automated Teller Machines, CCTVm FDASm elector-medical equipment, data centers and other related electronics equipment; 6) Bill of materials and installation costs; and 7) Electronic plan and design duly signed and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) undere Republic Act No. 9292. Such application shall be accompanied by at least five-(5) sets of corresponding plans and specifications prepared, and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE). B. Submit all ancillary documents required for the particular installation or work being applied for in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and its IRR. SECTION 17. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. After evaluation of the application and the plans and specifications and the same having satisfied and conformed with the approved standard requirements clearly defined in the Implementing Rules and Regulations, the CAO shall issue the Electronics Permit within fifteen (15) days from the date of filing. In case non-compliance the CAO shall notify the applicant within reasonable time prior to the expiration of the 15-day period. All approve permit shall remain valid unless the permittee/applicant fails (a) to commence the installation or work authorized therein within a period of one (1) year from the date of effectivity of the permit; (b) suspends or abandons the installation/work at anytime after it has commenced for a period of 120 days. In such case the permit is deemed to have expired. SECTION 18. NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT. The CAO may order or cause the non-issuance , suspension or revocation of Electronics Permit on any of the following reasons or grounds: a) Errors fofund in the plans and specifications; b) Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied; c) Non-compliance with provisions of the Philippine Electronics Code, National Building Code or any rule or regulation relative thereto, this Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; d) Failure to comply with other requirements the CAO may impose based on pertinent rules and regulations. The applicant may apply for reconsideration of the Order within 15 days from the date of receipt or advice thereof. SECTION 19. ELECTRONIC PERMIT FEES AND CHARGES. There shall be imposed fees to be collected by the City Treasurer’s Office for the issuance of Electronics Permit in residential, commercial and industrial establishments at the following rates:

Electronics Inspection Fee

Electronics Inspection Fee for New Applicants . . 2% of the total fees but not less than . . . . . .

P200.00

Electronics Inspection Fee for Old/Renewal . . . P200.00 Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P200.00 Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 50.00/ application Utility Polc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 30.00/pole Excavation Permit (New Pole Installation) . . . . . P100.00/pole New Pole Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 10.00/pole Per Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 20.00 Existisng Power Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exempted Inside Plant Cabling CATV/CCTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 2.40/outlet Pabx/ip-pabxs/Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . P 4.00/trunk line P 2.40/local line P1.00/local extension line

LAN (more than 4 terminal/workstation) . .

P10.00/workstation/ Terminal

Outside Plan Cabling Republic of the Philippines TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Lungsod ng Butuan 13th Sangguniang Panlungsod 16th Regular Session Series of 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE HONORABLE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF BUTUAN IN ITS REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE SP SESSION HALL ON APRIL 19, 2016 PRESENT: Honorable Angelo S. Calo

- City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer - Member - Member - Member - Member - Member - Member Temporary Presiding Officer - Member, President Liga ng mga Punong Barangay

Honorable Samuel Allan M. Amante Honorable Ramon P. Carampatana Honorable Ryan Anthony B. Culima Honorable Sergio C. Pascual Honorable Virgilio G. Nery, Jr. Honorable Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr.

Honorable Nestor D. Amora

ABSENT: Honorable Ferdinand E. Nalcot Honorable Erwin L. Dano Honorable Rema E. Burdeos Honorable Derrick A. Plaza

- Member - Member - Member - Member

The meeting was called to order at exactly 10:55 in the morning. <<>> SP ORDINANCE NO. 4942-2016 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION CABLES, TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS, BUILDING STRUCTURED CABLINGS, MOBILE CELLSITES, CABLE TV FACILITIES FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Be it ordainced by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled and by authority of the same that: CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISION SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “The Telecommunication Cables, Telecommunications Towers, Electronics Equipment, Building Structured Cabling and Cable TV Facilities Regulation Ordinance 2016”. SECTION 2, DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the city to promote the development of an efficient and sufficient telecommunication sector consistent with prescribed standards to meet the needs of the growing community and to make the City of Butuan the center of excellence of telecommunications and technology in Caraga Region.

SECTION 3. PURPOSES. The following are the purposes of this Ordinance: h) Set or provide minimum design standards necessary for the safety and proper installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronic equipment, structured cables and cable TV facilities/equipment; i) Solve the problem of continuous and unregulated messy telecommunication cable installation, sagging, spaghetti and unbundled cables and wires that cause accidents to general public; j) Provide basic minimum provision considered necessary for safety, aesthetics, comfort, good workmanship and proper operation and maintenance in telecommunication and cable facilities/ equipment; k) Assist in the realization of savings for the one who pays for the work in the installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunication cable and cable facilities/equipment; l) Enforce and implement the good Engineering Practice and in compliance with prescribed rules and standard as sighted in the implementing Rules and Regulation; m) Regulate the installation and maintenance of telecommunication cables, wires and other attachments installed on poles, towers, and/or service drops; and n) Enforce corrective measures on problems such as excessive sagging, dangling cables, service drops and other attachments to poles, towers along roads, bridges,markets, parks and other public places.

SECTION 4. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. This Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations shall apply to:

SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the following words and phrases are defined and understood to have the meaning correspondingly indicated herein, to wit: d) Electronics – the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons or other carriers of electric charge, in a vacuum, in gaseous media, in plasma, in semiconductors, in solid-state and/or in similar devices, including, but not limited to, applications involving optical, electromagnetic and other energy forms when transduced or converted into electronic signals. e) Professional Electronics Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Professional Electronics Engineer under Republic Act No. 9292 and to affix to his/ her name the letters “PECE” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Communication, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). f) Electronics Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics Engineer under Republic Act No. 9292 and to affix to his/her name the letters “ECE” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). d) Electronics Technician - shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics Technician under Republic Act No. 9292 and is affix to his/her name the letters “ECT” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). e) Electronics and Communications Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics and Communications Engineer under Republic Act No. 5734 issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/ or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). cc) Electronics Equipment – equipment that involves conduction of electrons (especially in gas or vacuum or semiconductor) like amplifiers, audio system, sound system, equalizers, detectors, mixers, modems, radios, monitors, telephone set, telephone switch, oscilloscope, auxiliary equipment, scrambler, television, video equipment and etc. dd) Communications - the process of sending and/or receiving information, data, signals and/or messages between two (2) or more points by radio, cable, optical wave guides or other devices and wired or wireless medium; ee) Telecommunications – any transmission, emission or reception of voice, data, electronic messages, text, written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures or images, words, music or visible or audible signals or sounds, or any information, intelligence and/or control signals of any design/format and for any purpose, by wire, radio spectral, visual/optical/light, or other electronic, electromagnetic and technological means. ff) Commercial Establishment – shall include but not limited to office buildings, hotels, motels, hospitals, condominiums, stores, apartments, supermarkets, schools, studios, stadia, parking areas, memorial chapels/parks, watercraft and aircraft used for business or profit, and any other building/s or area/s for business purposes, where electronic or electronically-controlled machinery or equipment are installed and/or are being used, sold, maintained, assembled, manufactured or operated. gg) Electronics Permit – A written authorization granted by the City Architect’s Office to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the installation of telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronics equipment, building structured cables and cable facilities after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with this ordinance and its implementing rules, regulations and standards. It is also a document given to existing companies, commercial establishments, and other parties having electronics equipment in their positions which are taxable in nature after the inspection and seeking of permit from the city government. hh) Plant – refers to the whole or portion of the physical property of a communications company and cable TV operators which contribute to the furnishing of communication or Cable TV service. ii) Pole User – Any person, natural or juridical, including government agencies and entities that use the poles and towers for the installation of any cable, wires, service drops and other attachments. jj) Pole Owner – Any person, natural or juridical, including government agencies and entities that own poles, towers and its accessories. kk) CAO – City Architect’s Office. ll) Wire/Cable Mounting Bracket – steel fabricated mounting wire/cable racks that are commonly adopted by all pole users. Each rack is capable of six (6) pre-assigned pole users and installed directly on pole or through alley arm. mm) Telecommunication Tower – typically, tall structures designed to support antennas (also known as aerials) for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television. nn) Structural Cabling – is/are wiring network that carries all data, voice, multimedia, security, VoIP, PoE, wireless connections throughout the building or campus. It includes everything from the data center to the desktop, including cabling, connecting hardware, equipment, telecommunications rooms, cable pathways, work areas, and even the jacks on the wall plate (face plate) in the office. oo) Service Drop Wire/Line – is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer’s building or other premises. It is the point where electric utilities or telephone that provide power or signal to their customers. pp) Cable/Wire – An electrical cable comprises two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted, or braided together to form a single assembly, the ends of which can be connected to two devises, enabling the transfer of electrical signals from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide range of purposes, and each must be tailored for that purpose. Cables are used extensively in electronic devises for power and circuits. qq) Primary Cable – are group of telephone wires connected from Central’s Office main distribution frame usually 2,000 – 5,000 pairs to the distribution/outside plant cabinets. A fiver optic cable is also a primary cable. rr) Secondary Cable –are group of copper telephone wires connected from distribution/outside plant cabinets, usually 200, 500 or 1,000 pairs which are distributed to terminal boxes or distribution points. ss) Redundant Wires/Cables – are wires or cables installed from one or many telecom provider’s terminal or distribution poin to the same destination which cause messy and out of standard installation. tt) Improper Installation – is an installation not following the right standards that is the major cause of the most common problems. uu) Violation Notice – is a notice to be served by the CAO to an identified party violating some provisions of this ordinance. vv) Multiple poles – refer to the existence of two or more poles situated within twenty (20) meters from each other. ww) Communications tower/mast – is a structure with corresponding height and support, same as telecommunication tower design for holding any communication antenna either receiving or transmitting. This structure should follow standards set by governing bodies. xx) CFCC – City Electronics and Communications Council, is the policy making bodyd and the overseer of the implementation of the electronics ordinance of the City of Butuan. yy) FDAS – Fire Detection and Alarm System.

SECTION 10. MULTIPLE POLES. The installation of two or more poles should be avoided because it will be unsightly, poses more hazards, uneconomical, causes obstruction to pedestrians, and in some cases, an impediment to the construction of buildings and other structures. For this purpose, only one pole should be erected and all other pole users should share in the use of this pole. g) Right of first refusal to electric distribution franchise to erect a pole. As the franchisee with obligation to serve the electric power needs of the public, which is of basic and prime importance, it is given the right of first refusal to erect or install poles, towers, support structures along public roads, bridges, and other public places. This is without prejudice to the right of transmission company which has a franchise to install poles and towers for its transmission lines. h) In the event the electric distribution franchisee fails to refuses to install the pole notice within 30-day period from the date a written notice was received from the CAO, the City thru the CAO may on its own install the pole out of the funds of the City Government, or authorize any interested pole user to install the pole, provided that in any case such installation shall be subject to the requirements herein provided. i) No person, natural or juridical may erect a pole without first obtaining an Excavation or Erection Permit from the CAO, and the authorization from the City as mentioned above is presented. j) Poles that will be erected shall be constructed in conformity with standards so they could be used by electric distribution franchisee, and all other pole users for telephone/telecommunication companies, cable TV’s and other pole user, and to comply with existing laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. k) The pole owner shall allow his poles to be used by others, subject to the compliance of reasonable technical requirements as provided herein, and in accordance with a reasonable joint pole agreement with the pole user, which should be as much as possible uniform with all other pole users. In addition that pole owner shall provide and maintain at its own cost, the approved Cable/ Wire Mounting Bracket whose spaces or slots are pre-assigned to existing and incoming pole users. l) Existing Multiple poles. The City Architect’s Office in consultation with the electric distribution franchisee, telephone/telecommunication companies shall find ways and means to eliminate existing multiple poles within the city, including but not limited to the following: 4. Removal of all other poles and retaining only the pole of the electric distribution franchisee, if cluster poles are located. Owners of existing multiple poles are hereby granted, a grace period off six (6) months, from effectivity of this Ordinance, to remove their polces subject to some exception as stated in the Implementing Rules and Regulations. 5. Requiring the pole to be retained that it be replaced with one that will conform with minimum standards to be usable for all pole users. 6. Requiring the owner of the ple to be retained to allow the use of its pole by other pole users in accordance with Sec. 4.

SECTION 11. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. All attachments must conform to the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code and comply with the requirements provided hereof, to wit: Vertical Clearances: Joint pole owners shall install their wires, cables and other attachments at such height from the ground level as will allow safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians, and provide for safe distance from the Electrical Distribution Utility wires and facilities, to avoid contacts.

Vertical Cleaarance between live conductors and User’s attachment shall be as follows:

CHAPTER 3 OUTSIDE PLANT CABLING

SECTION 9. SAFETY REGULATIONS, CLEARANCES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. p) Pole user shall install its wires or attachments at the designated level of the pole and shall observe government safety regulations, clearances, and construction standard, to avoid any obstruction of the normal flow to the electric conductors of Electric Company. Any alteration, modification, revisions and/or reconstruction, as may be necessary, shall likewise conform to the aforesaid regulations, clearances and construction standards. Pole user found at fault shall be the solely liable if its wire/ cable and other installation cause damage to any party’s life and property. q) In no case shall pole user tamper, tap or connect with any other attachments on the jointly used poles, or on the wire/cables, service drop line, insulators and other line accessories of electric utility or other pole users. The provisions of Republic Act No. 7832 (Aanti-Electricity Company and Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994) shall apply. r) All attachments of pole user which require the consumption of electric power, shall not be connected by pole user to any electric lines or other existssing attachments. In the event that pole users tap or use any other lines without first securing the prior written approval or consent from electric company shall then be liable under the Wiretapping Law. In no instance a pole user taps, makes or cause to be made any connection that require the consumption of electric power to the electric lines of electric

company, or other existing pole attachments, without the prior written consent or approval from Electric company then the provisions of Republic Act No. 7832 (Anti-Electricity and Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994) shall apply. Maintenance. Pole user shall provide the necessary supports, with pole-owner’s approval, on structures that need reinforcement before the lines, attachments or accessories shall be installed. Each party shall maintain its own facilities at its own expense and when it becomes necessary to relocate, replace, or remove a jointly use pole, each polc-user shall transfer its own attachments at its own expense. Installation of Cables, Attachments and Accessories on Poles. In order to ensure safety, orderliness and cleanliness, it shall be the duty of the service providers that the installation of its cables, attachments and accessories on any pole, shall conform with the Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Electronics Code, and the corresponding IRR including the IRR of this Ordinance. The IRR of this Ordinance that shall be formulated shall provide for the rules and guidelines on the proper installation and maintenance of cables, service lines, other attachments and accessoriesx on the poles that shall be observed to ensure safety, orderliness and cleanliness. Relocation or Replacement – In the event it becomes necessary to transfer the location or to replace an existing jointly use pole, pole-owner shall advice pole user in writing of the schedule of such relocation or replacement in order to avoid delay in the execution of the work to be done by pole-owner. Pole user, upon receipt of the proper notice from pole-owner, shall promptly remove its lines, attachments and accessories at its own expense. Sharing the use of the poles installed along the public roads to other pole-users is encourage. Any utilities desiring to install new poles, shall consult first with the CAO as to the minimum standard of the poles, considering already the space requirements needed by the oher pole users (Telcos, CATV, and Electric Company) and the clearances required by the PEC and national Building code. The pole owner shall provide the appointed Cable/Wire Mounting Bracket, whose spaces are already pre-asssigned to the existing and upcoming pole-users. There should be a uniform Standard Joint Pole Use Agreement to be followed by all pole owners to ensure flexibility and early monitoring, except, if the pole owner is the electric utility, wherein necessary additional provisions that may added for the protection and safety of the electrical lines and equipment. Pole owner shall be responsible for maintaining the good condition of the pole and the attached mounting bracket and at all times ensure its safety to the public. In case the electric utility need to install poles longer its size of what was installed by the telcos or other service providers, the CAO will allow the electric utility to install its own, and the CAO shall oblige and direct the pole owner to retire its pole after individual users transfer their attachments to the new electric pole. Bonding/Lashing. If pole user has two or more service drop wire or line, pole user shall bind such wires together using standard binding materials at 1.5 meters space interval. If there are more than 10 wires it shall be replaced with multi-conductor. Joint pole users shall pay the corresponding penalty, in case they fail to bundle their wires. In no case service drop wire/line shall be used as messenger wire/line of pole user’s wires. Tagging. For purposes of identification of the owner of the pole, cable/wire, and other installations, pole owner and pole users shall provide identification tags of their pole, primary and secondary cables, and other installations, which shall be visible from the ground. For cables/wires, the tagging shall be at the distance of 0.50 meter from the pole. The CAO shall designate the color coding of all pole users. Failure of the pole users to tag their installations shasll be considered as loose wires and the CAO shall order for the removal and shall impose appropriate penalty thereto. Polce-users shall maintain cable/wires sag not exceeding 2% of the polce span. Once the sag is correctly established in a particular span, the same shall be consistently followed by the subsequent pole-users. Pole-user shall be faully bound to correct the sag as required after the CAO during its inspection. The CAO shall see to it that there will be uniform cable/wire sag through-out the s[pan. The maximum distance between poles shall not exceed 50 meters. aa) Prohibition of drop wires in pole-to-pkole distribution. – Telecommunication companies and Cable TV operators shall use cable wires in pole-to-pole distributions.Service drops shall only be used from pole to customer service entrance. These service drops shall be appropriately bundled based on the approved bundling scheme and the same shall be properly tensioned as specified in the PEC or any other Engineering Manuals. The connection point of telephone and CATV service lines shall only be at the pole to the subscriber’s service entrance and no telephone terminal(s) or drop wires will be terminasted at mid-span or in between poles and no service drop shall cross the road diagonally. The manner and requirement in the installation of terminal boxes shall be provided in the IRR. bb) Building Service Entrance. It shall be the responsibility of the building owner to provide service entrance facility for the telecommunication lines such as but not limited to telephone, CATV and CCTV in every building, including those that are designed for multi-occupancy. The service entrance location shall be at the point where the electric service entrance is located. All overhead cable/wirings of service providers shall be on the same run with the electricity supply. This is to ensure orderly installations from a common tapping pole to the building. cc) Redundant Wire/Cables and Other Attachments and Improper Installations. Upon the determination of the CAO based on its inspection or upon the report of the pole owner, any pole user, or any concerned citizen, of redundant wires/cables and other attachments and other installations, the CAO shall order for its correction or removal of such wires/cables, other attachments and improper installations through a Violation Notice issued to the pole users and pole owner. Sanctions shall be imposed if the pole user fails or refuses to correct or remove for the period required by the CAO. The pole user and the pole owner may conduct a separate evaluation for possible sanction if there is violation to the JPA. dd) For all new installation of outside cable as may be required by the City Government thru the City Architect’s Office (CAO) should be underground or burial on specific places.

VOLTAGE LEVEL CLEARANCE OF WIRES AND CABLES 69,000 volts 6.000 meters (20 feet) 34,500 volts 3.658 meters (12 feet) 13,800 volts 2.743 meters (9 feet) 220 volts 0.610 meters (2 feet) Vertical clearance of the attachment from the ground level underneath the wires, cables installed:

CLEARANCE AREAS 18 feet Roads, streets, Alleys, non-residential driveways, parking lots and other areas subject to truck traffic.

15 feet

Space or ways accessible to pedestrians only. But may be reduced to 8 ft if the attachments are insulated. 10 feet Residential driveways (Commercial area not subject to truck traffic). SECTION 12. PROHIBITIONS. The following violations for outside plant cabling are hereby declared as unlawful and shall subject the offender to the penalties provided in this Ordinance, to wit: q) Failure to transfer the cable/wires to the new pole within the specified period required by the CAO. r) Failure to bundle their cable/wires. s) Failure to provide assigned cable/wires and other installations Identification Tag.

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Violation of pole-ground clearance requirement. Failure to cut and retrieve dangling, loose or cut wires/cables. Failure to follow the assigned space in the Cable/Wire Rack. Failure to remove the unused or redundant poles, wire/cables, line hardware, terminal boxes, booster/amplifier and others. Failure to correct other hazardous conditions of pole, any part of the structure, or wires/cables and other attachment. Failure to replace drop wires between poles that exceed 10 pairs. Failure to provide Service Entrance Facilities. aa) Failure to correct excessive sagging. bb) Installation and alteration of cable/wire and other facilities without permit. cc) Installation of multiple poles without authorization from the CAO. dd) Failure to remove multiple poles despite written notice from the CARO for such removal. ee) Failure to correct the installation of poles that is not in conformity with the standards. ff) Failure to perform other corrective actions or other requirements whenever directed by the CAO.

If pole-user violates the agreement with pole-owner or any of those enumerated in Section 12, the latter shall inform the former, and the Notice of Violation will be provided by the CAO stating the specific violation/s and the corresponding sanctions and CAO shall conducut an investigation of such violation. CHAPTER 4

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE HONORABLE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF BUTUAN IN ITS REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE SP SESSION HALL ON APRIL 19, 2016 PRESENT: Honorable Angelo S. Calo

- City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer - Member - Member - Member - Member - Member - Member Temporary Presiding Officer - Member, President Liga ng mga Punong Barangay

Honorable Samuel Allan M. Amante Honorable Ramon P. Carampatana Honorable Ryan Anthony B. Culima Honorable Sergio C. Pascual Honorable Virgilio G. Nery, Jr. Honorable Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr.

Honorable Nestor D. Amora

ABSENT: Honorable Ferdinand E. Nalcot Honorable Erwin L. Dano Honorable Rema E. Burdeos Honorable Derrick A. Plaza

MOBILE CELLSITE, TELECOMMUNICATION, BROADCAST AND RADIO COMMUNICATION TOWERS

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Member Member Member Member

The meeting was called to order at exactly 10:55 in the morning. <<>>

SECTION 13. DESIGNATED AREA FOR INSTALLATION. Designated area for installation of telecommunication towers shall be in accordance with existing local land use and zoning ordinances. The following should be strictly observed as stated in this Ordinance, to wit:

SP ORDINANCE NO. 4942-2016 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION CABLES, TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS, BUILDING STRUCTURED CABLINGS, MOBILE CELLSITES, CABLE TV FACILITIES FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

d) No tower/mobile cell sites shall be installed without securing Barangay Resolution interposing no objection to the proposed project, approval of the Permits and Licensing Division, CPDO and CAO. If to be installed in residential areas, a public consultation is required, before the actual installation can proceed. e) Installation of towers near hospitals, schools, public markets, churches and crowded public places should also secure the necessary clearance from other government agencies. f) No mobile cell sites or communication tower/mast shall be installed nearby the airports without conforming to the International Aviation Law Standards. A clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is also required.

Be it ordainced by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled and by authority of the same that: CHAPTER I

SECTION 14. COLOR DESIGNATION AND TOWER LIGHTING. All telecommunication transmitter and transceiver towers that are already existing and those that may be constructed and/or installed in this designated area in the future shall be painted alternate with orange and white. All transmitter and transceiver towers already existing shall comply with this requirement within one (1) year from the approval of this Ordinance.

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “The Telecommunication Cables, Telecommunications Towers, Electronics Equipment, Building Structured Cabling and Cable TV Facilities Regulation Ordinance 2016”.

Tower lighting should be installed in the top most part of the structure. Tower lamps shall be maintained in working condition at all times. For towers exceeding the height of 200 ft, an additional lamp shall be installed at middle of the mast/tower. The tower lamp should be colored “red”, as set by the International Standards.

SECTION 2, DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the city to promote the development of an efficient and sufficient telecommunication sector consistent with prescribed standards to meet the needs of the growing community and to make the City of Butuan the center of excellence of telecommunications and technology in Caraga Region.

SECTION 15. EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF TOWER. All towers shall be grounded and the earth resistance measured at the earth terminal block shall be less than 5 ohms. Earthing and Lightning protection shall be provided in all completed tower sites to protect equipment from damage and personnel from harm which may results from excessive voltages during a lightning strike that might also affect people nearby especially if the tower is installed in residential areas or on top of buildings.

CHAPTER 5 ELECTRONICS PERMIT

SECTION 16. APPLICATION FOR ELECTRONICS PERMIT. Applicant for Electronics Permit shall: C. Fill up the prescribed application form and file the same with the CAO. The said application shall provide at least then the following information: 8) A description of work (project plan) to be covered by the permit; 9) For in-house cabling, description and ownership of the building where the telecommunication cable facility will be installed. The applicant must provide the Building/Occupancy Permit or copy of the contract of lease of the building, or duly notarized authority to install executed by the owner, if applicant is not the registered owner; 10) For outside plant cabling, attachment original copy either of the following duly signed document: iv. Joint Pole Agreement(s) (JPAs) between applicant and the entity that owns the distribution pole(s), AND Notice to Proceed by the distribution utility. v. Memorandum of Agreement or lease contract between applicant and entity providing conduit or ducting facility. vi. Lease contract between applicant and carrier/backbonr service provider. 11) The use for which the telecommunication cable is intended; 12) Specifications of Broadcast equipment, electronic signages, cinema equipment including venue, lights and sounds, Automated Teller Machines, CCTVm FDASm elector-medical equipment, data centers and other related electronics equipment; 13) Bill of materials and installation costs; and 14) Electronic plan and design duly signed and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) undere Republic Act No. 9292.

Such application shall be accompanied by at least five-(5) sets of corresponding plans and specifications prepared, and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE). D. Submit all ancillary documents required for the particular installation or work being applied for in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and its IRR. SECTION 17. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. After evaluation of the application and the plans and specifications and the same having satisfied and conformed with the approved standard requirements clearly defined in the Implementing Rules and Regulations, the CAO shall issue the Electronics Permit within fifteen (15) days from the date of filing. In case non-compliance the CAO shall notify the applicant within reasonable time prior to the expiration of the 15-day period. All approve permit shall remain valid unless the permittee/applicant fails (a) to commence the installation or work authorized therein within a period of one (1) year from the date of effectivity of the permit; (b) suspends or abandons the installation/work at anytime after it has commenced for a period of 120 days. In such case the permit is deemed to have expired. SECTION 18. NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT. The CAO may order or cause the non-issuance , suspension or revocation of Electronics Permit on any of the following reasons or grounds: e) Errors fofund in the plans and specifications; f) Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied; g) Non-compliance with provisions of the Philippine Electronics Code, National Building Code or any rule or regulation relative thereto, this Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; h) Failure to comply with other requirements the CAO may impose based on pertinent rules and regulations. The applicant may apply for reconsideration of the Order within 15 days from the date of receipt or advice thereof. SECTION 19. ELECTRONIC PERMIT FEES AND CHARGES. There shall be imposed fees to be collected by the City Treasurer’s Office for the issuance of Electronics Permit in residential, commercial and industrial establishments at the following rates:

Electronics Inspection Fee

Electronics Inspection Fee for New Applicants . . 2% of the total feess but not less than . . . . . .

P200.00

security, VoIP, PoE, wireless connections throughout the building or campus. It includes everything from the data center to the desktop, including cabling, connecting hardware, equipment, telecommunications rooms, cable pathways, work areas, and even the jacks on the wall plate (face plate) in the office. lll) Service Drop Wire/Line – is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer’s building or other premises. It is the point where electric utilities or telephone that provide power or signal to their customers. mmm) Cable/Wire – An electrical cable comprises two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted, or braided together to form a single assembly, the ends of which can be connected to two devises, enabling the transfer of electrical signals from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide range of purposes, and each must be tailored for that purpose. Cables are used extensively in electronic devises for power and circuits. nnn) Primary Cable – are group of telephone wires connected from Central’s Office main distribution frame usually 2,000 – 5,000 pairs to the distribution/outside plant cabinets. A fiver optic cable is also a primary cable. ooo) Secondary Cable –are group of copper telephone wires connected from distribution/outside plant cabinets, usually 200, 500 or 1,000 pairs which are distributed to terminal boxes or distribution points. ppp) Redundant Wires/Cables – are wires or cables installed from one or many telecom provider’s terminal or distribution point to the same destination which cause messy and out of standard installation. qqq) Improper Installation – is an installation not following the right standards that is the major cause of the most common problems. rrr) Violation Notice – is a notice to be served by the CAO to an identified party violating some provisions of this ordinance. sss) Multiple poles – refer to the existence of two or more poles situated within twenty (20) meters from each other. Communications tower/mast – is a structure with corresponding height and ttt) support, same as telecommunication tower design for holding any communication antenna either receiving or transmitting. This structure should follow standards set by governing bodies. uuu) CFCC – City Electronics and Communications Council, is the policy making body and the overseer of the implementation of the electronics ordinance of the City of Butuan.

16th Regular Session Series of 2016

P10.00/workstation/ Terminal

Outside Plan Cabling Republic of the Philippines TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Lungsod ng Butuan 13th Sangguniang Panlungsod

GENERAL PROVISION

SECTION 3. PURPOSES. The following are the purposes of this Ordinance: o) Set or provide minimum design standards necessary for the safety and proper installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronic equipment, structured cables and cable TV facilities/equipment; p) Solve the problem of continuous and unregulated messy telecommunication cable installation, sagging, spaghetti and unbundled cables and wires that cause accidents to general public; q) Provide basic minimum provision considered necessary for safety, aesthetics, comfort, good workmanship and proper operation and maintenance in telecommunication and cable facilities/equipment; r) Assist in the realization of savings for the one who pays for the work in the installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunication cable and cable facilities/equipment; s) Enforce and implement the good Engineering Practice and in compliance with prescribed rules and standard as sighted in the implementing Rules and Regulation; t) Regulate the installation and maintenance of telecommunication cables, wires and other attachments installed on poles, towers, and/or service drops; and u) Enforce corrective measures on problems such as excessive sagging, dangling cables, service drops and other attachments to poles, towers along roads, bridges,markets, parks and other public places.

SECTION 4. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. This Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations shall apply to: g) All telecommunication cable, local area network (LAN) cables and cable facility/equipment installation in building (in-house cabling) such as residential, commercial, institutional and industrial establishments on which building house wirings utilizing but not limited to copper cables, coaxial cable, fiber optics and other media, including structured cabling for telephone, cable television, computer and data communications; h) The installation, operation and maintenance for outside cabling of telecommunication cable and cable facilities/equipment for service providers. i) The installation of communication towers and the like. SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the following words and phrases are defined and understood to have the meaning correspondingly indicated herein, to wit: g) Electronics – the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons or other carriers of electric charge, in a vacuum, in gaseous media, in plasma, in semiconductors, in solid-state and/or in similar devices, including, but not limited to, applications involving optical, electromagnetic and other energy forms when transduced or converted into electronic signals. h) Professional Electronics Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Professional Electronics Engineer under Republic Act No. 9292 and to affix to his/ her name the letters “PECE” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). i) Electronics Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics Engineer under Republic Act No. 9292 and to affix to his/her name the letters “ECE” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). d) Electronics Technician - shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics Technician under Republic Act No. 9292 and is affix to his/her name the letters “ECT” issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). e) Electronics and Communications Engineer – shall refer to a person who is holding a valid certificate of registration as Electronics and Communications Engineer under Republic Act No. 5734 issued by the Board of Examiners for Electronics and Communications Engineer or the Professional Regulations Commission, duly issued with Professional Tax Receipt from the City of Butuan, and accredited and/ or officially endorsed by any Chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP). zz) Electronics Equipment – equipment that involves conduction of electrons (especially in gas or vacuum or semiconductor) like amplifiers, audio system, sound system, equalizers, detectors, mixers, modems, radios, monitors, telephone set, telephone switch, oscilloscope, auxiliary equipment, scrambler, television, video equipment and etc. aaa) Communications - the process of sending and/or receiving information, data, signals and/or messages between two (2) or more points by radio, cable, optical wave guides or other devices and wired or wireless medium; bbb) Telecommunications – any transmission, emission or reception of voice, data, electronic messages, text, written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures or images, words, music or visible or audible signals or sounds, or any information, intelligence and/ or control signals of any design/format and for any purpose, by wire, radio, spectral, visual/optical/light, or other electronic, electromagnetic and technological means. ccc) Commercial Establishment – shall include but not limited to office buildings, hotels, motels, hospitals, condominiums, stores, apartments, supermarkets, schools, studios, stadia, parking areas, memorial chapels/parks, watercraft and aircraft used for business or profit, and any other building/s or area/s for business purposes, where electronic or electronically-controlled machinery or equipment are installed and/or are being used, sold, maintained, assembled, manufactured or operated. ddd) Electronics Permit – A written authorization granted by the City Architect’s Office to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the installation of telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronics equipment, building structured cables and cable facilities after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with this ordinance and its implementing rules, regulations and standards. It is also a document given to existing companies, commercial establishments, and other parties having electronics equipment in their positions which are taxable in nature after the inspection and seeking of permit from the city government. eee) Plant – refers to the whole or portion of the physical property of a communications company and cable TV operators which contribute to the furnishing of communication or Cable TV service. fff) Pole User – Any person, natural or juridical, including government agencies and entities that use the poles and towers for the installation of any cable, wires, service drops and other attachments. ggg) Pole Owner – Any person, natural or juridical, including government agencies and entities that own poles, towers and its accessories. hhh) CAO – City Architect’s Office. iii) Wire/Cable Mounting Bracket – steel fabricated mounting wire/cable racks that are commonly adopted by all pole users. Each rack is capable of six (6) pre-assigned pole users and installed directly on pole or through alley arm. jjj) Telecommunication Tower – typically, tall structures designed to support antennas (also known as aerials) for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television. kkk) Structural Cabling – is/are wiring network that carries all data, voice, multimedia,

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FDAS – Fire Detection and Alarm System. CHAPTER 2 IN-HOUSE CABLING

SECTION 6. REGULATION. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government to install telecommunication and cable facilities/equipment in their respective residential, commercial, institutional and industrial establishment without first obtaining an Electronics Permit therefore from the City Architect’s Office. SECTION 7. REQUIREMENT. Electronics Permit shall be issued by the City Architect’s Office for the installation of the above-stated telecommunication cables, communication towers, electronics equipment and cable facilities (in-house cabling) without a plan, design and specification that maybe prepared by Registered Electronics Engineers, but must be signed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) under Republic Act No. 9292. SECTION 8. PROHIBITION. No plans and specifications covered by Electronics Permit shall be changed, modified or altered without the approval of the CAO and the work shall be done in accordance thereto. If a permit was issued and defect was later found during installation which is not clearly defined in the specifications/design submitted during application of permit, the CAO shall require the permitee to effect the necessary corrections thereto. CHAPTER 3 OUTSIDE PLANT CABLING

SECTION 9. SAFETY REGULATIONS, CLEARANCES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. ee) Pole user shall install its wires or attachments at the designated level of the pole and shall observe government safety regulations, clearances, and construction standard, to avoid any obstruction of the normal flow to the electric conductors of Electric Company. Any alteration, modification, revisions and/or reconstruction, as may be necessary, shall likewise conform to the aforesaid regulations, clearances and construction standards. Pole user found at fault shall be the solely liable if its wire/cable and other installation cause damage to any party’s life and property. ff) In no case shall pole user tamper, tap or connect with any other attachments on the jointly used poles, or on the wire/cables, service drop line, insulators and other line accessories of electric utility or other pole users. The provisions of Republic Act No. 7832 (Aanti-Electricity Company and Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994) shall apply. gg) All attachments of pole user which require the consumption of electric power, shall not be connected by pole user to any electric lines or other existssing attachments. In the event that pole users tap or use any other lines without first securing the prior written approval or consent from electric company shall then be liable under the Wiretapping Law. In no instance a pole user taps, makes or cause to be made any connection that require the consumption of electric power to the electric lines of electric company, or other existing pole attachments, without the prior written consent or approval from Electric company then the provisions of Republic Act No. 7832 (Anti-Electricity and Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994) shall apply. hh) Maintenance. Pole user shall provide the necessary supports, with pole-owner’s approval, on structures that need reinforcement before the lines, attachments or accessories shall be installed. Each party shall maintain its own facilities at its own expense and when it becomes necessary to relocate, replace, or remove a jointly use pole, each polc-user shall transfer its own attachments at its own expense. ii) Installation of Cables, Attachments and Accessories on Poles. In order to ensure safety, orderliness and cleanliness, it shall be the duty of the service providers that the installation of its cables, attachments and accessories on any pole, shall conform with the Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Electronics Code, and the corresponding IRR including the IRR of this Ordinance. The IRR of this Ordinance that shall be formulated shall provide for the rules and guidelines on the proper installation and maintenance of cables, service lines, other attachments and accessoriesx on the poles that shall be observed to ensure safety, orderliness and cleanliness. jj) Relocation or Replacement – In the event it becomes necessary to transfer the location or to replace an existing jointly use pole, pole-owner shall advice pole user in writing of the schedule of such relocation or replacement in order to avoid delay in the execution of the work to be done by pole-owner. Pole user, upon receipt of the proper notice from pole-owner, shall promptly remove its lines, attachments and accessories at its own expense. kk) Sharing the use of the poles installed along the public roads to other pole-users is encourage. Any utilities desiring to install new poles, shall consult first with the CAO as to the minimum standard of the poles, considering already the space requirements needed by the other pole users (Telcos, CATV, and Electric Company) and the clearances required by the PEC and national Building code. The pole owner shall provide the appointed Cable/Wire Mounting Bracket, whose spaces are already pre-asssigned to the existing and upcoming pole-users. ll) There should be a uniform Standard Joint Pole Use Agreement to be followed by all pole owners to ensure flexibility and early monitoring, except, if the pole owner is the electric utility, wherein necessary additional provisions that may added for the protection and safety of the electrical lines and equipment. Pole owner shall be responsible for maintaining the good condition of the pole and the attached mounting bracket and at all times ensure its safety to the public. In case the electric utility need to install poles longer its size of what was installed by the telcos or other service providers, the CAO will allow the electric utility to install its own, and the CAO shall oblige and direct the pole owner to retire its pole after individual users transfer their attachments to the new electric pole. mm) Bonding/Lashing. If pole user has two or more service drop wire or line, pole user shall bind such wires together using standard binding materials at 1.5 meters space interval. If there are more than 10 wires it shall be replaced with multi-conductor. Joint pole users shall pay the corresponding penalty, in case they fail to bundle their wires. In no case service drop wire/line shall be used as messenger wire/line of pole user’s wires. nn) Tagging. For purposes of identification of the owner of the pole, cable/wire, and other installations, pole owner and pole users shall provide identification tags of their pole, primary and secondary cables, and other installations, which shall be visible from the ground. For cables/wires, the tagging shall be at the distance of 0.50 meter from the pole. The CAO shall designate the color coding of all pole users. Failure of the pole users to tag their installations shasll be considered as loose wires and the CAO shall order for the removal and shall impose appropriate penalty thereto. oo) Polce-users shall maintain cable/wires sag not exceeding 2% of the polce span. Once the sag is correctly established in a particular span, the same shall be consistently followed by the subsequent pole-users. Pole-user shall be faully bound to correct the sag as required after the CAO during its inspection. The CAO shall see to it that there will be uniform cable/wire sag through-out the s[pan. The maximum distance between poles shall not exceed 50 meters. pp) Prohibition of drop wires in pole-to-pkole distribution. – Telecommunication companies and Cable TV operators shall use cable wires in pole-to-pole distributions.Service drops shall only be used from pole to customer service entrance. These service drops shall be appropriately bundled based on the approved bundling scheme and the same shall be properly tensioned as specified in the PEC or any other Engineering Manuals. The connection point of telephone and CATV service lines shall only be at the pole to the subscriber’s service entrance and no telephone terminal(s) or drop wires will be terminasted at mid-span or in between poles and no service drop shall cross the road diagonally. The manner and requirement in the installation of terminal boxes shall be provided in the IRR. qq) Building Service Entrance. It shall be the responsibility of the building owner to provide service entrance facility for the telecommunication lines such as but not limited to telephone, CATV and CCTV in every building, including those that are designed for multi-occupancy. The service entrance location shall be at the point where the electric service entrance is located. All overhead cable/wirings of service providers shall be on the same run with the electricity supply. This is to ensure orderly installations from a common tapping pole to the building. rr) Redundant Wire/Cables and Other Attachments and Improper Installations. Upon the determination of the CAO based on its inspection or upon the report of the pole owner, any pole user, or any concerned citizen, of redundant wires/cables and other attachments and other installations, the CAO shall order for its correction or removal of such wires/cables, other attachments and improper installations through a Violation Notice issued to the pole users and pole owner. Sanctions shall be imposed if the pole user fails or refuses to correct or remove for the period required by the CAO. The pole user and the pole owner may conduct a separate evaluation for possible sanction if there is violation to the JPA. ss) For all new installation of outside cable as may be required by the City Government thru the City Architect’s Office (CAO) should be underground or burial on specific places.

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ix. Lease contract between applicant and carrier/backbonr service provider. 18) The use for which the telecommunication cable is intended; 19) Specifications of Broadcast equipment, electronic signages, cinema equipment including venue, lights and sounds, Automated Teller Machines, CCTVm FDASm elector-medical equipment, data centers and other related electronics equipment; 20) Bill of materials and installation costs; and 21) Electronic plan and design duly signed and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) undere Republic Act No. 9292.

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SECTION 10. MULTIPLE POLES. The installation of two or more poles should be avoided because it will be unsightly, poses more hazards, uneconomical, causes obstruction to pedestrians, and in some cases, an impediment to the construction of buildings and other structures. For this purpose, only one pole should be erected and all other pole users should share in the use of this pole. m) Right of first refusal to electric distribution franchise to erect a pole. As the franchisee with obligation to serve the electric power needs of the public, which is of basic and prime importance, it is given the right of first refusal to erect or install poles, towers, support structures along public roads, bridges, and other public places. This is without prejudice to the right of transmission company which has a franchise to install poles and towers for its transmission lines. n) In the event the electric distribution franchisee fails to refuses to install the pole notice within 30-day period from the date a written notice was received from the CAO, the City thru the CAO may on its own install the pole out of the funds of the City Government, or authorize any interested pole user to install the pole, provided that in any case such installation shall be subject to the requirements herein provided. o) No person, natural or juridical may erect a pole without first obtaining an Excavation or Erection Permit from the CAO, and the authorization from the City as mentioned above is presented. p) Poles that will be erected shall be constructed in conformity with standards so they could be used by electric distribution franchisee, and all other pole users for telephone/telecommunication companies, cable TV’s and other pole user, and to comply with existing laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. q) The pole owner shall allow his poles to be used by others, subject to the compliance of reasonable technical requirements as provided herein, and in accordance with a reasonable joint pole agreement with the pole user, which should be as much as possible uniform with all other pole users. In addition that pole owner shall provide and maintain at its own cost, the approved Cable/Wire Mounting Bracket whose spaces or slots are pre-assigned to existing and incoming pole users. r) Existing Multiple poles. The City Architect’s Office in consultation with the electric distribution franchisee, telephone/telecommunication companies shall find ways and means to eliminate existing multiple poles within the city, including but not limited to the following: 7. Removal of all other poles and retaining only the pole of the electric distribution franchisee, if cluster poles are located. Owners of existing multiple poles are hereby granted, a grace period off six (6) months, from effectivity of this Ordinance, to remove their polces subject to some exception as stated in the Implementing Rules and Regulations. 8. Requiring the pole to be retained that it be replaced with one that will conform with minimum standards to be usable for all pole users. 9. Requiring the owner of the ple to be retained to allow the use of its pole by other pole users in accordance with Sec. 4. SECTION 11. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. All attachments must conform to the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code and comply with the requirements provided hereof, to wit: Vertical Clearances: Joint pole owners shall install their wires, cables and other attachments at such height from the ground level as will allow safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians, and provide for safe distance from the Electrical Distribution Utility wires and facilities, to avoid contacts. Vertical Clearance between live conductors and User’s attachment shall be as follows:

VOLTAGE LEVEL 69,000 volts 34,500 volts 13,800 volts 220 volts

CLEARANCE OF WIRES AND CABLES 6.000 meters (20 feet) 3.658 meters (12 feet) 2.743 meters (9 feet) 0.610 meters (2 feet)

Such application shall be accompanied by at least five-(5) sets of corresponding plans and specifications prepared, and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE). F. Submit all ancillary documents required for the particular installation or work being applied for in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and its IRR. SECTION 17. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. After evaluation of the application and the plans and specifications and the same having satisfied and conformed with the approved standard requirements clearly defined in the Implementing Rules and Regulations, the CAO shall issue the Electronics Permit within fifteen (15) days from the date of filing. In case non-compliance the CAO shall notify the applicant within reasonable time prior to the expiration of the 15-day period. All approve permit shall remain valid unless the permittee/applicant fails (a) to commence the installation or work authorized therein within a period of one (1) year from the date of effectivity of the permit; (b) suspends or abandons the installation/work at anytime after it has commenced for a period of 120 days. In such case the permit is deemed to have expired. SECTION 18. NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT. The CAO may order or cause the non-issuance , suspension or revocation of Electronics Permit on any of the following reasons or grounds: i) Errors fofund in the plans and specifications; j) Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied; k) Non-compliance with provisions of the Philippine Electronics Code, National Building Code or any rule or regulation relative thereto, this Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; l) Failure to comply with other requirements the CAO may impose based on pertinent rules and regulations.

CLEARANCE 18 feet

15 feet 10 feet

AREAS Roads, streets, Alleys, non-residential driveways, parking lots and other areas subject to truck traffic. Space or ways accessible to pedestrians only. But may be reduced to 8 ft if the attachments are insulated. Residential driveways (Commercial area not subject to truck traffic).

: City Architect’s Office (CAO)

Members: A. One (1) Representative each of the following Offices/Agencies: National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department of Science and Technology Information and Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) City Engineering Office (CEO) B. Governor of the IECEP General Managaer of the Electric Distribution Utility President of Butuan Chamber of Commerce Representatives of Telecommunication Companies (2) Representatives of Phil. Cable TV Association (PCTA) (2) Representativesx of the Academe: State College/University (1) Private College/University (1) SECTION 21. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL. It shall be the duty of the CECC to oversee and to be the policy-making body in relation to the implementation of this Ordinance. The CECC shall also be the technical inspection and validation of Electronics Permit requirement of the City of Butuan. Likewise, it shall be responsible of the following: 1. Adminisstrative and Management Coordination. 2. Delegation and Networking. a. Ensures the execution of tasks through proper delegation of responsibility. b. Seeks and acquires the cooperation and assistance of all stakeholders.

3. Lead in evaluating the implementation of this ordinance. a. Carefully collects and analyzes information and prepares and submits the status reports to include feedback and recommendations.

4. Budget Management. a. Reviews and indorses proposals for use of resources and labor to accomplish goals and tasks. b. Ensures that funds are spent in accordance to that approved programs and budget.

5. Performance Management. a. Ensures that goals aare consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner.

6. Others that maybe required by higher authorities.

Electronics Inspection Fee Electronics Inspection Fee for New Applicants . . 2% of the total feess but not less than . . . . . . P200.00 Electronics Inspection Fee for Old/Renewal . . . P200.00 Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P200.00 Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 50.00/ application Utility Polc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 30.00/pole Excavation Permit (New Pole Installation) . . . . . P100.00/pole New Pole Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 10.00/pole Per Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 20.00 Existing Power Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exempted

SECTION 22. FUNDING SUPPORT TO CECC. Thirty percent (30%) of the total collection for the Electronics Inspection Fee every year shall incur to the CECC as its annual funding support. A special trust fund shall be created for the said fund. Disbursxements of the said Trust Fund shall strictly adhere to the general government accounting and auditing principles.

Inside Plant Cabling CATV/CCTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pabx/ip-pabxs/Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . .

P 2.40/outlet P 4.00/trunk line 2.40/local line P1.00/local extension line

CHAPTER 4 MOBILE CELLSITE, TELECOMMUNICATION, BROADCAST AND RADIO COMMUNICATION TOWERS SECTION 13. DESIGNATED AREA FOR INSTALLATION. Designated area for installation of telecommunication towers shall be in accordance with existing local land use and zoning ordinances. The following should be strictly observed as stated in this Ordinance, to wit: g) No tower/mobile cell sites shall be installed without securing Barangay Resolution interposing no objection to the proposed project, approval of the Permits and Licensing Division, CPDO and CAO. If to be installed in residential areas, a public consultation is required, before the actual installation can proceed. h) Installation of towers near hospitals, schools, public markets, churches and crowded public places should also secure the necessary clearance from other government agencies. i) No mobile cell sites or communication tower/mast shall be installed nearby the airports without conforming to the International Aviation Law Standards. A clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is also required. SECTION 14. COLOR DESIGNATION AND TOWER LIGHTING. All telecommunication transmitter and transceiver towers that are already existing and those that may be constructed and/or installed in this designated area in the future shall be painted alternate with orange and white. All transmitter and transceiver towers already existing shall comply with this requirement within one (1) year from the approval of this Ordinance. Tower lighting should be installed in the top most part of the structure. Tower lamps shall be maintained in working condition at all times. For towers exceeding the height of 200 ft, an additional lamp shall be installed at middle of the mast/tower. The tower lamp should be colored “red”, as set by the International Standards. SECTION 15. EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF TOWER. All towers shall be grounded and the earth resistance measured at the earth terminal block shall be less than 5 ohms. Earthing and Lightning protection shall be provided in all completed tower sites to protect equipment from damage and personnel from harm which may results from excessive voltages during a lightning strike that might also affect people nearby especially if the tower is installed in residential areas or on top of buildings. CHAPTER 5 ELECTRONICS PERMIT SECTION 16. APPLICATION FOR ELECTRONICS PERMIT. Applicant for Electronics Permit shall: E. Fill up the prescribed application form and file the same with the CAO. The said application shall provide at least then the following information:

Outside Plan Cabling Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiber optics . . . . . . . . . Coaxial-copper . .. . . . . .

CHAPTER 7 PENALTY CLAUSE

P10.00/workstation/ terminal

SECTION 23. PENALTY CLAUSE. Any person or institution violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be penalized with a fine of not less than P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.

P5.00/minimum 10-pair per meter P5.00/minimum 4-core per meter P5.00/minimum RG11 per km.

If the violation is committed by a partnership, firm, corporation, association or any other legal entity, including a government-owned or controlled corporation, the penalty shall be imposed on the president, manager and each of the officers thereof who shall have knowingly permitted, failed to prevent or was otherwise responsible for the commission of the violation.

LAN (more than 4 terminal/workstation) . .

15) A description of work (project plan) to be covered by the permit; 16) For in-house cabling, description and ownership of the building where the telecommunication cable facility will be installed. The applicant must provide the Building/Occupancy Permit or copy of the contract of lease of the building, or duly notarized authority to install executed by the owner, if applicant is not the registered owner; 17) For outside plant cabling, attachment original copy either of the following duly signed document: vii. Joint Pole Agreement(s) (JPAs) between applicant and the entity that owns the distribution pole(s), AND Notice to Proceed by the distribution utility. viii. Memorandum of Agreement or lease contract between applicant and entity providing conduit or ducting facility.

Secretariat

: SP Committee Chair on: - Committee on Utilities - Committee on Information and Communication Technology

SECTION 19. ELECTRONIC PERMIT FEES AND CHARGES. There shall be imposed fees to be collected by the City Treasurer’s Office for the issuance of Electronics Permit in residential, commercial and industrial establishments at the following rates:

The applicant may apply for reconsideration of the Order within 15 days from the date of receipt or advice thereof.

Vertical clearance of the attachment from the ground level underneath the wires, cables installed:

Vice-Chairperson

Communication Tower (Wireless LAN, RadioTower, Broadcast, TELCO) Residential (Television Receiver Antenna) . . . . . Exempted Radio Communication, Broadcast, Cell Site and Telecommunication Tower Trillon (Guyed Tower) Up to 10 meters in height . . . . P200.00/mast or tower Every meter or fraction thereof in excess of 10m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00/m. Self-support/Three-Leg/Four-Leg Tower Up to 10 meters in height . . . . . . . . . . . . . P1,000.00/tower Every meter or fraction thereof in excess of 10m. . P100.00/m P4,000.00/location 1,000.00/location 1,000.00/location 1,000.00/location 2,000.00 2,000.00

SECTION 24. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE. The offender, however, may opt to settle his liability administratively by paying administrative ffind of P5,000.00 within 72 hours from receipt of the third and final Notice of Violation from the CAO, without prejudice to payment of surcharge, cancellation of occupancy and/or business permit. Failure of the offender to pay the said fine within seventy two (72) hours period after being served the third and Final Notice of Violation, the City Legal Office shall forward or file the appropriate complaint or information at the Office of the City Prosecutor of Butuan. CHAPTER 8

Cell Site Station TV Station CATV Station Broadcast Radio Station Paging System (10 speakers below) PABX System (32 locals below)

Automated teller machines, ticketing, vending, and other types of electronic dispensing machines, telephone booths, pay phones, coin changers, location or direction-findidng systems, navigational equipment used for land, aeronautical or maritime applications, photography and reproduction machines x-ray, scanners, ultrasound and other apparatus/equipment used for medical, biomedical, laboratory and testing purpose and other similar electronic or electronicallycontrolled apparatus or devices, whether located indoor or outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 10.00/unit

Studios, auditoriums, theaters, and similar structures for radido and TV broadcast, recording, audio/video reproduction/simulation and similar activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 1,000.00/location

Electronic or electronically-controlled indoor and outdoor signages and display systems, including TV monitors, multi-media signs, etc. . . . . . . P

C.O. Switching equipment, remote switching units, Switch hubs, concentrators, cordless, wireless telephone and communication system, intercom system and type or switching/routing/distribution equipment use for voice, data, image text, facsimile, internet services, cellular, paging and other types/forms of wired or wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 2.40/port

Electronics and communication outlets used for connection and termination of voice, data, computer (including workstations, servers, routers,etc.), audio, video, or any form of electronics and communication services, irrespective of whether a user terminal is connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 2.40/outlet

Station/terminal/control point/port/central or remote panels/outlets for security and alarm system (including watchman system, burglar alarms, intrusion detection systems, lighting controls, monitoring and surveillance system, sensors, detectors, parking management system, barrier controls, signal lights, etc.), electronics fire alarm (including early detection systems, smoke detectors, etc.), sound-reinforcement/background, music/paging/conference system and the like, CATV/CCTV/MATV and off-air television, electronically-controlled conveyance systems and similar types of electronic or electronically-controlled installations whether a user terminal is connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. P 2.40/termination

Electronically-controlled Proximity Door Lock, bio-metric machines/door control and bio-metric time keeping machines and the like . . . . . . . . . P 5.00/termination

ATTESTED:

Other types or electronics or electronically controlled devices, apparatus, equipment, instrument or unit not specifically identified above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(SGD.) AURORA B. CABALLES City Government Department Head II City Secretary

50.00/unit

P 50.00/unit

CHAPTER 6 CITY ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION COUNCIL

SECTION 20. COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL. The CECC shall be composed of the following:

Chairperson

City Mayor

MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS SECTION 25. CREATION OF THE CITY ELECTRONICS INSPECTION UNIT. A City Electronics Inspection Unit with at least one City Electronics Inspector who is a licensed Professional Electronics Engineer with a Salary Grade of 19 or equivalent to Engineer III position in the government, shall be created in accordance to No. 5 of DILG MC-2013-001, Series of 2013. This is to ensure the full implementation of R.A. 929 otherwise known as “Electronics Engineering Law of 2004”. This Section shall be under the Office of the CAO. SECTION 26. DUTIES OF CITY ELECTRONICS INSPECTOR. It shall be the duty of the City Electronics Inspector to review and validate all applications for Electronics Permits if it’s in accordance withs the prescribed standards and pertinent rules. It shall also be the duty of the City Electronics Inspector to conduct a regular inspection on the installation to which a permit was earlier granted and to submit a correspondidng report thereof to the CAO. SECTION 27. REPEALING CLAUSE. This Ordinance hereby repeals en toto Section 2, Item No. 7 (Electronics Fees) of SP Ordinance No. 3707-2011, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NEW SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND CHARGES, AS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 203 (4) OF P.D. 1096, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Any other Ordinances or provisions thereof that are contrary or inconsistent with this ordinance or any of its provisions is hereby repealed, modified amended accordingly. SECTION 28. 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 shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 29. TRANSITORY PROVISION. All existisng telecommunication cableand cable facilities shall be respected and given 1 year grace period to adopt and comply with the provisions of this ordinance and its rules, regulations and standards. The expense for which shall be borne by the entity itself or the consortium of concerned entities that may be formed for the purpose. SECTION 30. IMPLEMENTING RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS. In order to ensure the proper implementatikon of this Ordinance, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) shall promulgate the Implementing Rules and Guidelines subject to prior consultastion with the Industry Standards (IECEP-Caraga, PCTA), Polc Users, Pole Owners and other affected parties. Such guidelines may include but not limited to the following:

1. Permit Application Procedure 2. Procedures for inspection of wires/cables and other attachment 3. Procedures in the handling of complaints, investigation, corrective actions relative to violation

SECTION 31. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its publication in local newspaper of general circulation and posting in the bulletin board in two other places in Butuan City. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED Date Enacted: April 20, 2016

APPROVED:

(SGD.) JAIME M. CEMBRANO, JR. SP Member Temporary Presiding Officer DATE APPROVED: May 10, 2016

(SGD.) FERDINAND M. AMANTE, JR. City Mayor Author : Hon. Rema E. Burdeos Movant : Hon. Ryan Anthony B. Culima Seconder : Hon. Samuel Allan M. Amante

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In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JODESSA L. DAYANAN has filed with this Office,a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JODESSA LARGO DAYANAN at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Sean Dayanan and Corazon Largo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 14, 2016.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SUSAN P. SABUGA-A - COMPUESTO as filed with this Office for Correction of Clerical Error particularly in her DATE OF BIRTH from “MARCH 18, 1960” to “MARCH 18, 1957” in the Certificate of Live Birth SUSAN Payca SABUGA-A who was born on MARCH 18, 1960. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 10, 2016.

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OFW... from page A1

from the various ambassadors of diplomatic missions in the Kingdom like Spain, Belgium, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Argentina and international institutions and organizations endorsing Abdul Hannan Tago to be highly-qualified and perfectly fit to serve his fellow-countrymen in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Hannan is a dynamic leader who knows every angle of diplomacy. He is a learned man in both Philippine and Saudi affairs. He fluently speaks Arabic, English, Tagalog, Visaya. He knows Duterte’s platforms becuase he had been meeting Duterte many time before the elections. He was named as over-all coordinated of the PDPLABAN in the Middle East Region and organizer and founder of Duterte Middle east Movement based in Saudi Arabia. He propagates and patronizes the mission of Duterte’s in-coming administration. In all aspects, Dr. Hannan possesses all qualifications and none of the disqualification. He is getting the full support of OFW in Saudi Arabia being a supportive leader in the plight of OFW and the Filipinos in general. Dr. Hannan is highly acceptable to the Kingdom’s leadership being that he had developed mutual friendship with the ruling family of Arabia. Abdul Hannan is the only Filipino journalist who can write in chaste Arabic. He is, in fact, a regular contributor to leading Arabic newspapers in the Middle East. His articles appear in leading publications like Al-Sharq Al-Awsat and Al-Eqtisadiah frequently, besides other Arabic newspapers. He appeared on Saudi TV both in Arabic Channel and the English service (Channel 2), where he dwelt on current issues in Saudi Arabia. As a Filipino journalist, Abdul Hannan has also leveraged his media resources to champion the cause of his compatriots in distress. Accordingly, he coordinated with SPMUDA, an international NGO with presence in 193 countries, in mobilizing the support of print media and social networking sites for 52-year-old Salmos, who had met with an electrical accident while at work two years ago. Salmos had been in a coma until last month. The appeal, publicized by Hannan, and highlighted the plight of the victim, who lives alone with no family support in Jeddah or any

job to sustain him during his crisis. Thanks to Hannan’s initiative, Salmos’ plight caught the attention of Human Rights associations when his photo appeared on major social networks, including various channels in the Philippines. Abdul Hannan has also been in the forefront of other initiatives requiring media intervention. In one such case, he highlighted the plight of 19 OFWs in the AlJouf Province (northern part of Saudi Arabia). Through him, Dondon Lanuza’s case, the OFW on death row based in Dammam Saudi Arabia came to light again after publishing it in Arab News on August 31 that followed his personal letter in Arabic to HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal for possible assistance. Lanuza was freed in September this year and now already in his hometown as a freeman. That move was followed with strong appeal by SPMUDA to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz for his Majesty’s possible intervention. He just cannot avert his eyes on truth about the real needs of his fellow ‘Pinoy expats’. That, he can serve quite well his fellow overseas Filipinos via diplomatic service. That, he can take the bull by its horn and be a ‘true diplomatic servant’ and companion to his fellow OFWs. Because he knows how to be an OFW since he is one. An OFW! Conferred in 1992 with the title of Doctor of Humanity by the Academy of Universal Global Peace (AUGP) Ambassador of Goodwill of Peace, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Most Influential Filipino in the Gulf and Media’s Filipino Custodian/Top 100 Most Influential Filipinos awarded by Dubai based Filipino magazine “Illustrado”; appointed as CEO of Mindanao-based NGO for Peace, ‘Bangsamoro International Solidarity Conference’ (BISC); this coming August, he will be awarded by We Care for Humanity (WCH) during the 4th Global Officials of Dignity Awards (G.O.D) as Filipino Media Icon 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and the list goes on.

Undergoes... from page A8

President Benigno S. Aquino III, making all regional offices and 81 provincial offices internationally-certified. (Robert E. Roperos, TESDACaraga/PIA-Caraga)

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in the successful implementation of the project. Indeed, the group is a product of fervent hope and empowerment. After all the challenges they have gone through, they stood up and continued to aim in improving the economic and social wellbeing of its members. Their failure is not a defeat, but rather a delayed success. ###(MARY CARMELLE C. JUMAWAN/ SLP/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga)

Supplies... from page A10

and profit margins of retailers and distributors. The 2016 version of the “Gabay sa Presyo ng School Supplies” features a new format in which products are

Massage therapists belonging to Healing Hands, an association of the Sustainable Livelihood Program of DSWD, provide free massage to Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries during pay-out in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental recently. Photo by Tagoloan Municipal Action Team.

classified according to prices with no changes, increases and decreases for the consumers’ easy reading and reference. Pursuant to DTI Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 06, Series of 2007, retailers found to be selling at very high prices can be

imposed with an administrative fine of P20 thousand to a maximum of P1 million while the criminal penalties under the Price Act include imprisonment from five up to 15 years. Consumers are advised to be guided by the “Gabay sa

Presyo ng School Supplies” on their purchases, and to report retailers selling above the prices indicated in the guide by calling DTI Direct 751.3330 or 0917.8343330. (FPG/EDT/PIA9-Zamboanga City with reports from Omar Jaljalis-OJT)

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Education – a journey that lasts a lifetime By Gina Neri Agcopra Teacher III Bulua Central School

EVERY lesson learned builds character, shapes dreams, guides futures and strengthens communities. Our work as a teacher

indeed helps learners reach their full potential every day, thus giving us purpose to smile each time we wake up. Not all of us may yet be parents today but we are already satisfied that at least, we have helped in the

education of kids, whether they are in elementary or secondary. Increasing student engagement is a goal in every school. Through innovative partnerships with benefactors both here and abroad,

educators in the Philippines are now increasing college admissions and career readiness, implementing nextgeneration learning and assessment solutions and addressing the individual needs of all students. The shifting of the Philippines to a K-12 curriculum

has tremendously helped in raising the achievement of our young people front and center of the education system, making clearer the priorities for education and helping educators to work together to deliver the best education for all children and young people.

Why your first job after college doesn’t matter By ANNABELLE H. CONOL Master Teacher II Lorenzo Tan Memorial School Lorenzo Tan, Tangub City

Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon MUNICIPALITY OF KIBAWE Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-031-2016 RA 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that IAN SABALDANA PONCE has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of IAN ACAIN SABALDANA who was born on October 27,1989 at Kibawe, Bukidnon and whose parents are ARTEMIO B. SABALDANA and JOCELYN G. ACAIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 15,2016. (SGD.) RUFINA R. BUTRON, CE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

IF you’re one of the thousands of new graduates who have claimed their diplomas and set their sights on life after college, job hunting is more than likely at the top of your priority list. As you polish your resume and take those first halting steps toward creating an online profile, you probably have certain expectations around what your first real career job will look like. But your first job will not necessarily be your careerdefining moment. It matters that you find work of course

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but the nature of the work isn’t of particular consequences at this stage in your life. Your degree likely won’t be necessary. The subject you spent four years studying may have absolutely no bearing on what you end up doing immediately after graduation. While 88 percent of the Class of 2016 expect to land a job in their field of study, only 65 percent of their peers who complete their education in 2014 and 2015 have landed jobs which are not directly connected to the degree they’ve earned. So starting your working life in a career-focused role is becoming the exception of the rule. Good luck job hunters!

The education system of the Philippines has been highly influenced by the country’s colonial history from Spanish to American times. Formal education typically spans more than 15 years, including college. It is my hope that the K-12 curriculum will work.

Tara na’t Humayo’t Maging Instrumento ng Pagbabago, umarangkada na naman Ni Ignacio L. Apa-ap III Teacher I Kalilangan National High School

Umarangkada na naman sa ikalawang sunod-sunod na taon ang implementasyon ng literasing-pambatang pinamagatang “Tara na’t Humayo’t Maging Instrumento ng Pagbabago” ng Mataas na Pambansang Paaralan ng Kalilangan, 13 Marso 2016 sa West Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Batay sa layunin ng programa, ang pinakamahalagang gawain ay nakasentro sa pagbibigay ng mga nararapat na kaalamang mas magpapayaman ng kakayahan ng mga tinaguriang 21st Century learners- mga malayang tagapagdaloy ng kahusayan na may natural na kagandahang damdamin na may malaking pagpapahalaga sa wastong pagkatuto at pagkamit ng sariling kaalaman para rin sa pagkatuto ng iba. Dinaluhan ng mahigit 100 mga bata at ilang mga magulang ang nasabing gawain. Tampok sa tatlong oras ang iba’t ibang gawaing pangwika na nakatutok sa paglinang ng wastong kamalayan at katuturan ng wikang pambansa sa mga batang hindi unang wika ang Filipino. Masaya

ako dahil napili ninyo ang aming barangay sa iyong adbokasiyang ipalawak at ipadama sa mga bata sa mura pa nilang edad ang kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino.” Wika ni Clemento Quilaton, kapitan ng West Poblacion. Iginiit pa ng opisyal na ang pagkakaibang tribo ng mga bata sa kanilang lugar ay isang hadlang upang hindi magkaunawaan ang mga ito. Dagdag pa niya, na malaking tulong ang literasing-pambata sa pagpapalawak ng hangarin ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino na pahalagahan ang pambansang yaman ng Lahing-Kayumanggi. Binalangkas ang plano sa buwanang programa at humubog ng mga batang guro na silang magiging tagapagdaloy ng kaalaman. Magtuturo sila ng lesksiyong pang-elementarya, magsasagawa ng malikhaing pagkukwento upang mapalutang at mapukaw ang interes ng mga bata sa asignaturang Filipino at maengganyo silang gumamit ng Filipino bilang bilang midyum ng komunikasyon. Kaisa sa gawaing ito ang “ Ang Tagapaggalugad” ang opisyal na pamahayagang pangkampus ng Kalilangan National High School.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

ANNEX “B”

NOTCE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- N/A CCE- N/A

Date: 26 MAY 2016

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 9048/10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that CIPRANO SOLIS YWAY has filed with this office a petition for correction of date of birth (day) from “23 OCTOBER 1973” TO “26 OCTOBER 1973”; correction of child’s and Father’ first names from “CEPRIANO” to “CIPRIANO” and child’s middle read as “SOLIS” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SOLIS YWAY who was born on 23 OCTOBER 1973 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are CEPRIANO P. YWAY SR. and LAURITA A. SOLIS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition not later than 10 JUNE 2016. Signed by: GERADO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTCE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- N/A CCE- N/A

Date: 26 MAY 2016

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 9048/10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that GELSA MAMBIAR BUO has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” TO “FEMALE” and correction of child’s and father’s last names from “BOO” TO “BUO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GELSA MAMBIAR BOO who was born on 07 JULY 1975 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are GONZALO BOO and TERISITA MAMBIAR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition not later than 10 JUNE 2016. MDN: May 30 & June 6, 2016

Signed by: GERADO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Vice President. At exactly 7:17 p.m. Friday, presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte wins by a big margin of more than six million votes against his closest rival, former Secretary Mar Roxas. The most awaited portion on who won the vice presidential seat between Senator Bongbong Marcos and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo was closely followed by both camps and media. Robredo won by a slim margin of 263,473 votes after posting a total votes of 14,418,817 against Marcos who only got 14,155,344 The nation will be waiting for the final resolution of the two chamber of Congress declaring the winners of 2016 presidential elections and proclamation immediately follows early next week. Meanwhile, Robredo said that she is excited to work with President-elect Rodrigo Duterte after Joint Congress sitting as National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) declared them winners in the 2016 elections. The neophyte solon, in an interview with local journalists in Naga City, could not hide her excitement after NBOC finished its job tabulating their votes where she edged out her closest rival, Senator Bongbong Marcos, by more than 200,000 votes. “Obligasyon ko po hindi lang bilang susunod na pangalawang pangulo, pero obligasyon ko po bilang Filipino na ibigay ‘yung 100 percent support ko sa kaniya [Duterte]. Kasi ‘yung kaniya naman pong success, hindi naman para sa kaniya. Ang success niya para sa buong bansa,” Robredo said. “Naging mahirap po ‘yung eleksyon, naging very divisive. Kinakailangan pong mag-rebuild tayo bilang isang bansa at kailangan po ni President Duterte ‘yung ating tulong lahat,” she added. Shortly after winning the race for vice president she said she was willing to accept cabinet position if offered by the next president [Duterte]. Robredo said she has not spoken with Duterte specifically about the Cabinet position that will be delegated to her. She opts to wait for her proclamation before paying him a visit. “Palagay ko po napakapremature pa na makipagkita dahil hindi pa ako napoproklama. Hihintayin ko po muna ‘yung aking proklamasyon bago pumunta sa kaniya para magbigay ng aking kortesiya. Ayaw ko naman pong pangunahan,” she explained. The NBOC finished the official tally of the votes for president and vice president at exactly 7:17 Friday night, just four days of canvassing. NBOCs official tally shows that Robredo finished

with 14,418,817 votes while Marcos had 14,155,344. Robredo led Marcos by only 263,473 votes. Duterte came up with a huge margin against his rivals in the presidential race, garnering 16,601,997 votes. Senate canvassing chairman Aquilino Pimentel III said Duterte and Robredo would be proclaimed early next week. (Sammy F. Martin/PNA)

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newspaper industry. He added that since the beginning, the Mindanao Daily News and its sister newspaper, the BusinessweekMindanao, the paper’s reportage is anchored on promoting the global competitiveness of Mindanao. Mr. Sudaria pointed out that it is the mission of Mindanao Daily News-and the Sudaria Goup of Newspapers (SGNs) to responsibly and passionately tell the political, economic, cultural, environmental and social development stories of Mindanao, the communities and the Mindanaoans, as well. “We are accountable to the island of Mindanao and its people, we fulfill our duty to our readers and stakeholders without ifs and buts,” said Mr. Sudaria citing the paper’s core values.

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active promotion. Green Action PH has strongly criticized the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Aquino administration for paving the way for GMOs and biotech corporation interests in the country. While there are no conclusive scientific evidence on the safety of GMOs allowed for feeds and food processing, the government continues to evade studying the potential impact or harm this will cause on health, livelihoods, and the environment, said the group. Early this year the DA, together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Health

(DOH), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) rushed the approval of the questionable Joint Departmental Circular (JDC) No.1 in compliance with a Supreme Court requirement in lifting a temporary ban on GMOs. Not only did the government railroad public and stakeholder consultations on the JDC, it also left out some of the most critical provisions such as risk assessment, food safety test, liability and redress. The DA is currently facilitating new applications of biotechnology firms such as Monsanto Philippines, Inc. and Bayer Philippines, Inc. to breed and import GM seeds and crops under the JDC. “Green Action PH calls on the new administration to veer away from the previous administration’s proGMO stance by practicing the precautionary principle on GMOs. We reiterate our demand for a ban of GMOs and the conduct of the long overdue post release impact evaluation of GMOs in Philippine farms on health, biodiversity and on small farmers’ incomes”, says Mr. Sansen Maglinte, spokesperson for Green Action PH. The post release impact evaluation is a requirement for any novel organism such as GMOs released to the environment under the national bio-safety framework under Executive Order No. 514, series of 2006. “Instead of promoting GMOs in Philippine agriculture, we recommend that the incoming DA Secretary and new government under President-elect Duterte support the optimization of the country’s agricultural potentials. This means decisively implementing genuine agrarian reform with free land redistribution, supporting sustainable farming technologies, directing its agricultural research agenda to more environmentally, farmer-centered agriculture research and development, and recognizing that agriculture is a backbone in national economic development”, ends Maglinte. Source: Ibon.org

Suspect in 2008 Digos bus bombing nabbed DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao--After a long and tedious surveillance operation, joint police, Army and military intelligence agents arrested in this municipality dawn on Thursday a suspect believed to have participated in the 2008 Digos City bus terminal bombing. Also arrested during the 4 a.m. joint police-military operation was barangay captain of a village in this municipality for illegal possession of firearms. Senior Insp. Allan Uy, chief of the PNP’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), said government agents headed by their regional chief, Supt.

Jimmy Daza, conducted the operation. On April 2, 2008, six persons were killed and about 30 others were hurt when an improvised bomb packed with nails was planted by the suspects in the overhead bin of a Metro Shuttle bus from Davao City on its way to Malita, Davao del Sur. Uy identified the bombing suspect as Kamad Makauyag, alias “Madz,” who was named in a search warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Digos City and allegedly a member of the Al Khobar Group, which is notorious for its extortion, bombings and kidnap-for-ransom activities. The arresting agents

DA urge farmers, companies to get GAP certificates

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Agriculture department underscored the importance of the Good Agricultural Practices to health and environment during a forum on May 18. Department of Agriculture conducted a quarterly media interaction to inform and update the public on GAP. The conference catered the relevance of GAP to the farmers, to the consumers’ health, and the environment and also on animal rights and welfare. GAP, which is under the supervision of the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS), is a set of consolidated safety and quality standards formulated by DA, for the production, harvesting and on-farm postharvest handling and storage of crops. It aims to increase the marketability of the fruits and vegetables produced by Filipino farmers following a farmto-table continuum giving emphasis to four areas namely: food safety, quality of the produce, environmental protection, and workers health and safety and environmental protection. Legal basis is from Food Safety Act of 2013, Section 9 and Section 16. (Samantha Kaye Correos, PIA-10)

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also nabbed Datu Mahal Matalam, chair of Barangay Penfarm here. He is the son of former Maguindanao Gov. Jimmy Matalam. Ma k au y a g a n d t h e younger Matalam were in the same farm and residential compound owned by the latter during the raid. Makauyag vehemently denied any participation in any bombing in Mindanao. He said he is just an ordinary farmer working as caretaker in Matalam’s house. “I’m not aware of any crime I’ve committed. I am just an ordinary farm worker,” he said. Government forces recovered from the village official one German-made caliber .22 rifle, a 9mm submachine gun and a caliber .40 pistol with ammunition. Uy said the arrest was part of the PNP’s “Oplan Pagtugis” and “Oplan Paglalansag” targeting wanted persons and loose firearms. “O u r p r i o r i t y w a s Makauyag because he was a member of Al Khobar extortion group. We searched the vicinity and found firearms in the house of Matalam,” Uy said. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late ORLANDO P. PACAÑA, who died on _______ at Solana, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, at the time of his death, left a certain real property more particularly described as follows: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-18815 Tax Declaration No. 08-11-0013-11845 Lot No. 5417-Part Cad-367, C-11 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 5417-Part Cad-11, situated in the barrio of San Isidro Municipality of Jasaan, Province of Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of THIRTY SIX THOUSAND FIFTY (36,050) SQUARE METERS, more or less. This lot is covered by F.P.A. (X-6) 23640, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered into by and among; 1. PLACIDO L. PACAÑA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Solana, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental; 2. LOLIMIE P. NAVARRO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and resident of Apovil, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; 3. SUSAN PACAÑA-BEÑAS, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and resident Gango, Libona, Bukidnon, are the legal heirs of ORLANDO P. PACANA, hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS VENDORS; and JIM B. RAMOS, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental, hereinafter called as the VENDEE; do hereby agree and covenant that the above described real property shall appertain and belong to PLACIDO L. PACANA his heirs and assigns. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php130,000.00) PESOS, in hand paid by the herein vendee, JIM B. RAMOS, married to RIZA S. RAMOS, a resident of Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental, receipt of which is hereby acknowledge by the herein HEIRS-VENDORS, and to their complete satisfaction, the VENDORS hereby sell, transfer and convey to the herein VENDEE, to their heirs, assigns and successor-in-interest Lot No. 5417, Cad-367, C-11. As per Doc. No. 23; Page No. 5; Book No. XXXIX; Series of 2014; under Notary public of ATTY. RAMIL G. CARREON. MDN: MAY 23, 30 & JUNE 6, 2016

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