Mindanao Daily (November 14, 2017)

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Andanar: PRRD and Trump really hit it off

By Albert-Anthony Abando

MANILA – On the fourth day of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the meeting of President Rodrigo Duterte and United States President Donald Trump was much awaited as any of the outcomes of the bilateral talks between the Philippines and other ASEAN member states.

During a surprise visit Monday at the ASEAN International Media Center (IMC) of the World Trade Convention Center in Pasay City, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar gave an impromptu interview to both local and foreign media covering the ASEAN meetings.

“The United States has always been there to support us,” Andanar said indicating a much better PH-US relations now with the Trump See hit, page 11

NPAs targeting Minergy plant in Balingasag, PNP says

Bambi hits Oca for COWD mess

By MARK FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – “Kung witness ka sa usa ka krimen pero dili ikaw ang naghimo sa mao nga krimen, does that mean dili ka manggilabot?”

Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano took this metaphor at criticizing Mayor Oscar Moreno in yesterday’s weekly flag raising at the capitol in light of the continuing controversies befalling the city’s only water utility Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD).

Emano said he was forced to speak out on the matter because COWD has included the municipality of Opol which is located in Misamis Oriental as part of its service area.

President Donald Trump and President Rodrigo Duterte greeting each other during The governor was the ASEAN Gala Night. referring to the joint venture agreement signed last August before Moreno’s eyes

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The New People’s Army (NPA), which has stepped up its attacks in the region last week, are reportedly targeting the 165MW Minergy coal-fired power plant in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental.

In a press release, Philippine National Police (PNP) 10 spokesperson Senior Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar welcomed the 14th PM of India, See pnp, page 11

H.E Narendra Modi, for the 31st Asean Summit and Related Meetings in the Philippines.

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The agreement does not stipulate yet the new water rates to be negotiated between the new bulk supplier – Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI) – and COWD but insiders have pegged it at P15.35 per cubic meter.

Along this line, Emano said Moreno had “advance knowledge” of the new water rates and could have intervened to prevent the joint venture from pushing through.

The governor pointed out that Moreno’s mere presence during the joint venture signing in Manila was his way of endorsing the deal.

Earlier, Moreno assured the public that whatever rates COWD and COBI See mess, page 11

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ARMM towns cited for good governance: from 6 last year to 19 this year FROM zero in 2015 to six in 2016, there are now 19 towns and one city in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) that have been conferred the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The SGLG awardees in the ARMM are Lamitan City and the 11 towns in Maguindanao, three in Lanao del Sur, two in Basilan, and two in Sulu.

ARMM has five provinces — Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-tawi — and two cities — Lamitan and Marawi.

The 19 towns are Maluso and Sumisip in Basilan province; Calanogas, Kapatagan and Piagapo in Lanao del Sur; Barira, Buldon, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Datu Paglas, Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Parang, Rajah Buayan, Sultan Kudarat, Sultan Mastura and Upi in Maguindanao; and Jolo and Talipao in Sulu.

This is the highest number of SLGL awardees in the ARMM, thus far. In 2011, 13 were cited for good governance performance. In 2012, the number dropped to seven.

ARMM comprises five provinces (Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-tawi), two cities (Marawi and Lamitan) and 116 towns.

Early this year, then DILG Secretar y Ismael Sueno announced that the Department had scaled up

the assessment criteria for SGLG with the inclusion of peace and order as one of the core areas.

The other core areas are financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, and peace and order.

The SLGL was piloted in 2010 as the Seal of Good Housekeeping, a brainchild of then Secretary Jesse Robredo to promote transparency and accountability in local governance. Robredo was killed in a plane crash in August 2012.

The SGH was scaled up into the SLGL “to provide a greater challenge for our local government units to continue their good governance practices while providing better services, and at the same time, expanding the coverage of the assessment.

In SGLG 2017’s ’4+1’ assessment criteria, LGUs must pass the four core areas and at least one essential area — either Business Friendliness and Competitiveness, Tourism, Culture and the Arts, and Environmental Protection.

Awarded local government units receive an SLGL marker, access to other programs and capacity development assistance from DILG, and can be eligible to access the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) to finance their local development initiatives.

“This is the result of our hard work and commitment in order to provide better services to our constitu-

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO ) S.S AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

That I, ALBERTO PACHECO DEL PUERTO, 85 yeras old, single and a resident of Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and state:

1. That I am the sole and only heir of the late ELDEFONSO DEL PUERTO, who died intestste or without a will, sometime in 1942 in Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City;

2. That during his lifetime, ELDEFONSO DEL PUERTO, owned a parcel of land, identified as Lot NO. 2805-C-3, located at Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, described as follows:

“A parcel of land, identified as lot No. 2805-C-3, located at Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of Four Thousand Four Hundred Four (4,404) square meters, more or less, and covered by Tax Declaration No. G-049595, in the name of Eldefonso del Puerto;”

3. That the late ELDEFONSO DEL PUERTO, left no debts nor any unpaid obligations;

4. That as the sole and only heir, I do hereby adjudicate unto myself the aforementioned parcel of land pursuant to law; WAIVER OF RIGHTS

That for and in consideration of his legal services, I hereby WAIVE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY, absolutely and irrevocably, in favor of ATTY. CONCHITO J. OCLARIT, his heirs and assigns, portion of the above mentioned property, consisting of FOUR HUNDRED FOUR (404) square meters, as per Sketch Plan hereto attached.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature this 3rd day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City.

ALBERTO P. DEL PUERTO Affiant

CTC: Sr. Citizen - Exempt

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 3rd day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City.

FRANCO P. ESPINO Doc No. 109 NOTARY PUBLIC Page No. 22

UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2017 Book No. XIV Series of 2017

MDN: Nov. 14, 21 & 28, 2017

Pabayo-Gomez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City IBP Roll No. 57702; TIN No.: 196-356-146 IBP No. 1059618 : 1/18/17 MCLE No. V-0000791 : NC-2016-126 PTR No. 3333479A: 1/19/17

ents,” the ARMM’s Bureau of Public Information quoted Maluso Mayor Hanie Bud as saying. It is Maluso’ first good governance award.

“Actually, this is also a challenge for us in Maluso, we still need to work hard for us to sustain the award in the following years,” Bud said, adding that the key See cited, page 11

E-SQUARE, OEC AND HINODE OF JAPAN:FEASIBILITY STUDY ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR CDO

At a time when the City is gearing up to find a solution to our waste water problem, a visit to the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) last November 10 by representatives of three (3) Japanese companieswhoare introducing technology to help us address the prob-

lem was just so timely.

During the visit, Esquare Inc., Original Engineering Consultants Co. Ltd. (OEC), and Hinode of Japan presented their feasibility study on treatment of wastewater at a small scale level using the HinodeMicrobubbler System (HMBS). The

planned pilot area is the Luxe Hotel, with Cogon and Westbound Markets most likely to follow. The group is soliciting ideas from COWD regarding other potential areas to be targeted. COWD GM Rachel Beja, who welcomed the guests, suggested that perhaps the City’s relo-

cation sites would also be suitable areas for the study.

The group will return to CDO to visit other sites in January or February of 2018. They also plan to invite representatives from CDO to Yokohama, Japan to tour their facilities and project sites.

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reason for Bambi Emano to be jubilant, too. In fact, Emano has craved for the construction of the diversion road as one of the flagship of his administration for various reasons.

Aside, being a major route for the transport of agricultural products and the easing of traffic in the Cagayan De OroIligan City highway, the proposed new road would also open various opportunities to people living in the mountain villages in the province’s western district.

Certainly, the proposed diversion road would perk up the development of various tourism potentials

in Misamis Oriental’s west coast. Unknown to many, there are a number of unexplored tourism spots in Misamis Oriental’s western district. Perhaps, the stone mountain in Opol would become another attraction in the area. The place looks mysterious to newbies who have not gone to the place for once.

Many years ago, a tribal resident in the area told the CYNOSURE that the stone mountain was the end result when the loggers plundered and raped the forest in Misamis Oriental.

However, the CYNOSURE did not believe the account of the tribal resident because there were no

traces of “trees cuts” on the ground. The mountain is simply a mound of stones of various shapes and hues. They said that the mountain was the major source of “ chromite ” and “other minerals” in the area. However, there was no trace of movement of earth moving equipment.

Anyway, with the construction of the concrete diversion road, the secret of the mountain would presumably be exposed to the public in the future. In the meantime, the CYNOSURE doffs a hat to Gov. Emano for pursuing his dream of alleviating the plight of the people of Misamis Oriental.

With the various infrastructure projects and economic programs, there is no doubt that the people has elected a worthy public servant that looks into the welfare of the constituency. Again, congratulation, Governor. May your tribe increase. -0- Email reaction/comments: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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of the needed funds for the diversion road, Villar also issued the “green light” for the commencement of the construction of the diversion road.

The commitment of Secretary Villar enough Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service.

MANOLITO L. RAMILO, Case No. R11-EV Petitioner. -PJ-2017-11-012

(2012-XI-00012-DN)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: TAGUM CITY – PANTUKAN (COMPOSTELA VALLEY) AND VICE VERSA and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on September 25, 2018. In the petition filed on November 6, 2017, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on December 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 7th day of November 2017 at Davao City.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV MDN: Nov 14, 2017

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Rescued Sayyaf captives turned over to Vietnamese Embassy rep THE Western Mindanao C om m and on Su nd ay turned over to a representative of the Vietnamese Embassy three Vietnamese crew members of a Marine vessel who were abducted by the Abu Sayyaf on February 25 off Pearl Bank in Pangutaran, Sulu and rescued by government troops at around 7:45 a.m. on November 10 near Kang Tipayan Island in Languyan, Tawi-Tawi.

Buy Xuan Vien, Bui Trung Duc and Nguten Quang Huy were turned

over to Nguyen Duc Bien, the representative of the Vi e t n a m e s e E m b a s s y around 11 a.m. Sunday in Camp Navarro.

The Naval Forces Western Mindanao and the Joint Task Force Tawi-tawi rescued the three Vietnamese and also recovered the cadaver of another captive, Nguyin Huu Trong, who succumbed to a lingering illness shortly before the rescue.

A total of 17 crew members were on board Marine Vessel Giang Hai 5 when

the Abu Sayyaf ambushed them at sea.

The WestMinCom said 10 were rescued by the troops, while the group of Xuan Vien was forcibly taken and transported by the bandits to mainland Sulu.

The November 10 rescue brought to 14 the total number of hostages rescued by government troops. Ten were rescued on February 25, the day of the seajacking, while three others were killed while attempting to escape from the Abu

Sayyaf – two on February 25 while Tran Viet Van was killed by the Abu Sayyaf when attempting to escape from his captors last July 7 in Barangay Buhanginan, Patikul, Sulu, said Capt.

Jo-Anne Petinglay, chief of the WestMinCom Public Information Office.

The rescued victims underwent medical check-up at the military hospital inside WestMinCom. As of November 12, seven foreigners and nine Filipinos are still held by the Abu Sayyaf in the hin-

terlands of Sulu, the WestMinCom said.

“Operations by our ground units continue to yield positive results as we relentlessly pursue the bandits to thwart their kidnapping ploys and rescue their victims,” Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command, said, as he commended the Joint Task Force Tawi-tawi and the Naval Forces Western Mindanao troops.

The cadaver of Nguyin Huu Trong, another Viet-

namese will be brought to Manila to undergo autopsy.

The hostage survivors will fly back to their country after the needed procedures and documentations in Manila, WestMinCom said.

Also present during the turnover were the Commander of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao Rear Admiral Rene Medina; NFWM Deputy Commander for Marine Operation Capt.

Hernanie S Songano and NFWM Deputy for Fleet Operation Capt Caesar N Valencia. (MindaNews)

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Western Mindanao Command officials led by Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez turn over to a representative of the Vietnamese Embassy three Vietnamese ship crew members who were held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf on February 25 in Sulu and rescued by government troops on November 10 in Tawi-tawi, on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Photo courtesy of WESTMINCOM

‘Pinoy Aquaman’ to swim from Balicasag Island to Panglao in Bohol

By Roel Catoto

SURIGAO City--Endurance swimmer and environmental lawyer Ingemar “Pinoy Aquaman” Macarine will endure another recordsetting 15-kilometer open water swim in Bohol Sea on Sunday, November 12.

Macarine will kick off from the fish-rich island of Balicasag to the tourist haven of Panglao island in Bohol.

He is gunning for his eight marathon crossing this year and 34th successful open-water swim since he started his open-water swim on December 31, 2013 in Surigao City.

Macarine, who hails from Placer, Surigao del Norte, said this marathon swim is still part of his preparation for the English Channel swim conquest next year.

Last August. Macarine was stopped in his bid to complete crossing the English Channel due to unfavorable weather condition.

A year earlier, he also had to cancel the 33-kilometer

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cold waters because of the “Cocot” Marapao. (Roel Catoto / MindaNews) bad weather.

Macarine got into openwater swims as part of his lifetime advocacy for marine resource protection, environmental tourism and climate change awareness.

The marathon swimmer, CDO MAIN BRANCH DIVISORIA BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., who has an average speed of Kalambagohan Sts., #61 Don A. Velez St., three kilometers per hour, Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 said he has been working Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH LAPASAN BRANCH hard to increase his speed. B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Lapasan Hi-way, Mambajao, Camiguin Cagayan de Oro City “I’ve been training hard Tel. # (088) 387-0491 Tel. # (088) 231-6739 Eagle DONDON CABASA ALLORIN for the past few weeks that CORRALES BRANCH CARMEN BRANCH TFOE Past Executive National Vice President, EY2015 Corrales Ave., Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City consists of a total 34-ki- Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011 TFOE Past NMR1 Governor, EY2014 & 2016 lometer swim per week, 30-minute to one-hour run R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) and core exercises,” adding Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines he has never been better in Local Civil Registry Office Local Civil Registry Office shape in the last few years Province; Lanao del Norte Province: LANAO DEL NORTE since he started in the openCity/Municipality: Iligan City City/Municipality: MATUNGAO water swim attributing on NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION his intense training, proper In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served rest and diet regimen. to the public that JULIETA P. ENANOR has filed with this Office a to the public that MARIFI BASCAR PATRIA RACMAN has filed with Sunday’s record-setting petition for Change of First Name from “CHOLITA” to “JULIETA” in the this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly his/her certificate of Live Birth of CHOLITA PATLONAG PEREZ who was born CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “MARIA FELIPA” to “MARIFE” in the swim is being sponsored on 27 July 1959 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents certificate of Live Birth of MARIA FELIPA BASCAR PATRIA who was by municipality of Panare Rosario D. Patlunag and Leopoldo Q. Perez. born on 03 MARCH 1962 at MAIGO, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose glao through mayor Leonila Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written parents are ROGELIO GALABIN PATRIA SR. and CONCEPTION opposition with this office not later than December 2017.

LEGASPINO BASCAR. Montero, Integrated Bar Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written of the Philippines-Bohol opposition with this office not later than OCTOBER 30, 2017.

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City Civil Registrar MDN: Nov. 14 & 21, 2017 MDN: Nov. 14 & 21, 2017 of Bohol headed by worshipful master Atty. Lord CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

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G overnor “B ambi” Emano, of Misamis Oriental, disclosed that a new diversion road in Misamis Oriental would likely start construction in January next year.

The gover nor’s announcement was taken with excitement by the people of Misamis Oriental as another milestone of “Bambi’s” administration.

According to Emano, the diversion road, estimated to stretch 80-kilometer at a cost of P 4 billion to P 5 billion would commence

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in the hinterland village of Opol, Misamis Oriental. The road would end in Lugait, the last coastal town, west of the province. Lugait is the boundary of Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte.

Once completed, the diversion road would provide an alternative access to commuters and pedestrians plying to and fro Iligan City and Cagayan De Oro City, aside from the existing Cagayan De Oro-Iligan City national highway.

But, there is more than being a diversion road of

the proposed provincial road. The people in Misamis Oriental, particularly the farmers in the hinterlands are happy and excited of “Bambi’s” announcement.

There is reason to rejoice because once completed, the concreted provincial cum diversion road would serve as a major vein for the construction of more farm-to-market roads in the province’s western district.

In other words, the agricultural produce of the farmers in the mountain villages of the province’s

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western district would now have access to markets in the coastal areas where the market activities are presumed active.

Emano made the announcement after Secretary Mark Villar, of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), promised the governor of the availability of funds for the project. Aside from assuring the provincial government See gets, page 2

The Striker

Am in the hospital

WHAT I thought was a minor case of diarrhea sent me to the emergency room of a hospital and never had in mind, I would be here until now for more than a month. I have never been to a hospital this long and this surely made me think something was seriously in my health. I underwent a series of tests, x-ray encounters from my brain down to my chest, stomach, and even my legs. Matters went worse as some complications were developing like the possibility of kidney failure and pneumonia.. I was in bed for the next long days and I expected the worse to come. I asked myself am I

going to die now?

Then I had wild dreams of being handled by an undertaker or embalmer and preparation for my funeral was being laid out.

When I woke up, I thanked God I am still alive. I could hardly understand my feeling. Something real bad has engulfed my body while medical specialists were working on me. I said the pain of death is really big and truly this is the most feared moment of man.

Anyway, if the Lord needs me to return to him, no one can refuse.

My children are in contact with the hospital doctors and nurses. I am happy

my eldest daughter called for a catholic priest to perform what I thought was a faith healing or prayer healing.

I always believe in prayers ever since, and I confessed for my sins. The next few days, a holy mass was held in the facility where I was staying and I received the holy communion.My son Ben Voltaire, a bank executive, flew in from Houston to see me and we had a lively selfie talk with my whole family. We laughed and the kids were shouting happily.

For many years, I sleep sitting down on a bed because if I lie down, I snore so much and develop Apnea.

Ben Emata Jr.

This rare ailment has made me struggled for breath during sound sleeps.

It is troubling as t has been fatal to millions of people.I was not worried about medical bills because I have two insurance coverages.-- one being given free by my former government employer and I also had been paying more than $200 dollars a month for my second insurance. I would See hospital, page 11

Have my say

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P 5 billion diversion road In MisOr gets ‘green light’

Music and its future

I LOVE MUSIC. I can’t survive without music.

The prostitution is incomprehensible as well as unpardonable. The music industry’s future seems to become very questionable.

Record companies worldwide still keep on talking about that topic.

The radical change and make up of the whole music industry seems to be clumsy but unwavering and obvious. We’re all subjected to prevailing tastes, but especially the pop music field’s spending power dwindles and fades slowly but surely.

Listen to radio stations, watch even the “American Idol” or other idols....

The record companies are still spreading optimism for many years, even if the turnover has declined to 33 billion US$ sometime in 2005. How much now in 2017 even while having YOUTUBE? Unbelievable, but in the U.S. and England,

compact disc sales are still increasing.

Fact is: the international music industry nowadays tries to survive by getting strange partners, like “T-online” in Germany or “Apple” worldwide, that ensure new distribution policies. Worldwide new generations grow up focusing on music like a marginal zone. I found in my old clipping files a quotation of former European VODAFONE marketing director Guy Laurence: “Consumers still want to buy music by listening where ever he or she is right now!”

It doesn’t matter what kind of music the consumer appreciates, but it seems to be a great task for radio station carriers simply to satisfy and let its listeners enjoy. I have been a radio host in the Philippines for several years, and I experienced it very well. Listen to several radio stations right

now: it’s always and almost the same.

Great variety is requested. Or, sad to say, music has no future, when it comes to radio broadcasting. An old Beatles song seems to be the first night performance of a Goethe drama. Yes, there are still people, even youngsters enjoy listening to music from the 1970s as well as from the Classical Masters back to the 17th century.

Let’s be honest to ourselves and face it: Many times nowadays music remains as a cheap extra bonus or a free gift and encore, an uncomfortable and insignificant marginal note on television or as an incredible cellphone ring tone.

Music, pop or classical music loses its individual character. If, after the long play records (I still have tons at home), the compact discs will become passe, we must

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not wonder, if a coming up generation won’t know any band or artist from the 1950s or 1960s or a certain Ludwig van Beethoven or Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Am I old-fashioned?

Maybe yes! Why not...?

Do you like Beethoven, Beach Boys, Bach, Buencamino, Frank Sinatra or the Apo Hiking Society? I do! Do you have a chance to listen to them? +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn or visit www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot. com or www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com.

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Bislig execs decry illegal police raid on Lozada slay

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

BISLIG City officials have cried foul over what they claimed as illegal entry of police operatives at the premises of the city hall on Nov. 7 without a search warrant from the court to arrest the suspected lookout of gunmen who shot and killed radio broadcaster Christopher Lozada on Oct. 24.

City Mayor Librado Navarro said department heads at the city hall have sent a complaint letter to Interior Secretary Catalino Cuy and Director General Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa, chief of the Philippine National Police, regarding the alleged illegal search of a government vehicle at the City General Services Office when they arrested the suspect Felixberto Villocino Jr. The Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Lozada led by Superintendent Cesar Paday-os, chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection in Caraga region, raided the City General

Services Office to search the Toyota Hi-Ace van believed to be used by the gunmen to kill Lozada, a staunch critic of Navarro who was Station manager of Prime FM Bislig.

Lozada, host of the public affairs program “KuskosBatikos,” died instantly.

His girlfriend, Honey Faith Indog, was wounded.

Navarro said Paday-os led a group of 20 police operatives in full battle gear to raid the city hall to conduct the illegal search without even making a courtesy call to him before they carry out their mission.

The operatives recovered from Villocino, a hand grenade and a caliber 357 pistol.

“I am appealing to the concerned government agencies to please respect the local government of Bislig as an institution,” Navarro said in his message which was posted on his Facebook wall and shared by some netizens.

Paday-os was however relieved of his post a day See decry, page 11

Motivating students using positive reinforcement

By Marry Ann Manla Bustamante

One of the most challenging tasks that every teacher would face is motivating the students in helping them bring out their fullest potential. Why is it challenging? It is challenging because a teacher encounters students with different personalities, attitudes, principles, and it is indeed so hard to find a common ground on how to effectively motivate each one of them, most especially because they come from different family backgrounds. However, the answer to this challenging task is actually done every single day inside the classroom, but it is actually not done with consistency, or it is not given much importance.

It is through positive reinforcement.

“What is positive reinforcement?” Posi-

tive reinforcement is an encouragement that comes after a positive behaviour.

This is done by the teacher to emphasize the positivity of the student’s action.

Once this reinforcement is done by the teacher, the student feels encouraged to repeat the action; thus, expecting an overall improvement of the student’s behaviour. However, not all teachers believe in positive reinforcement. Some believes in the use of negative reinforcement, such as punishment, to help bring out the best of every child.

It may work to some, but there have been a lot of instances where punishments did not lead to its desired effect. However, positive reinforcement is proven to be a more effective technique than punishment.

Why do we have to focus and drain our energies to the negatives, whereas there are positives that will surely

elicit good behaviour from the students?

There are a lot of positive reinforcements that can be done inside the classroom.

However, teacher must vary its strategies in order to maintain motivation and interest from the students.

Moreover, the positive reinforcement that must be used depends on the behaviour shown by the students, such as:  verbal praise (e.g. phrases like “good job,” “well done!,” “nice work”)  nonverbal communication (e.g. nod, smile, thumbs up)  social attention (e.g. making appreciative comments that will be heard by the entire class, or a special conversation with the teacher)  tangibles (e.g. stickers, pencils, chocolates, money, food)  privileges (e.g. extra computer time,

e xe mpt e d on a particular quiz or homework) However, teachers must remember that all of these reinforcements must be done frequently and consistently.

The results may not be observed immediately to some, but it will surely take shape in the long run. Positive reinforcement helps the students be aware of their strengths and weaknesses and helps them understand the do’s and dont’s effectively than having someone lecture about it. Moreover, this reinforcement will also benefit the teacher for it builds the teacherstudent relationship, and once rapport is made, it promotes academic success, avoids behavior problems, develops student’s mental health, and most importantly, it assists educators with professional growth.

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President Duterte formally launches 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 13, formally opened the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, emphasizing on regional and international security as the main agenda.

During the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit, President Duterte noted that extremism and other non-traditional security issues have no boundaries.

He added that it would “put a dent” in growth and disrupt the stability of global and regional commerce.

“These and other issues are high on the agenda of our meetings along with the other non-traditional security issues that challenge the prosperity of our economies, the integrity of our institutions, and more importantly, the safety of our people,” he added.

Apart from the security issues, President Duterte is pleased to announce that ASEAN member states have come to an agreement on on the protection and promotion of rights of migrant workers.

“I will be joining other ASEAN leaders tomorrow in signing this landmark document that with strengthen social protection, access to justice, humane and

fair treatment,” President Duterte said.

“Other deliverables that will see the fruition include those concerning health, women and the youth, terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism, trafficking, poverty alleviation, food security, coastal and marine environment, and the pursuit of innovation for our economies, among others,” he added.

President Duterte also thanked ASEAN countries and dialogue partners for helping the communities affected by the Marawi crisis.

“Our ASEAN brothers provided support by sending relief items for the benefit of the internally displaced persons while others provided valuable assistance and bolstered our military campaign,” he added.

During the ASEAN Summit Plenary, President Duterte meanwhile noted the efforts and the work of the sectorial bodies and organs of the Association to fully and effectively implement the ASEAN Political Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community, and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprints for 2025.

“Today, we continue our discussions on how to further consolidate our efforts

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joins his fellow leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies as they prepare to pose for the family photo at the Intercontinental Da Nang Resort in Vietnam on November 11, 2017. ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

See launches, page 11

Solon: PRRD’s soaring popularity to translate into bigger economic deals

By Gil Bugaoisan

MANTICAO-CABALANTIAN-MAHAYAY-LIMUNDA PROVINCIAL ROAD PROJECT GroundBreaking Ceremony was spearhed by Gpv. Bambi Eman and Manticao Nayor Antonio Baculio together with the provincial and municipal board. The activity was attended by hundreds of Manticao residents affected by the said road project amounting to P213 million. The project is expected to be completed mext year. (Vince Jaudian)

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES - House Appropriations Committee Chairman Davao City Representative Karlo Nograles believes that the Philippines is bound to receive even bigger economic deals after President Rodrigo Duterte was dubbed the most trusted Philippine president in the last 20 years by an independent pollster.

Nograles was referring to the results of a September 2017 survey by Pulse Asia wherein the populist Chief Executive garnered an 80 percent trust and approval rating.

“Investor confidence in the Philippines just went through the roof. And with the ASEAN Summit right around the corner, we can expect the country to receive a tidal wave of foreign

investments and financial packages that otherwise won’t be offered to us with a different president,” reckoned Nograles.

Based on the results of the third quarter survey, the 72-year-old Duterte commands more trust and satisfaction among Filipinos compared to his predecessors Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and Benigno Aquino III. “That’s nearly two decades worth of leadership, Now that’s what you call pogi points,” Nograles pointed out.”

“President Duterte’s lofty ratings equate to an image of him not being a corrupt leader. And If there’s one big worry among foreign investors and loaning institutions, it’s the possibility that the money they fork out would get wasted due to

corruption. They need not fear this under the current administration,” Nograles added.

Nograles credited Duterte’s stratospheric trust and approval ratings to his no-nonsense anti-illegal drug and anti-corruption campaigns, the likes of which have never been seen before in the Philippine setting.

“It’s the President’s sincerity and resolve to solve these longstanding ills that have truly resonated with the Filipinos. They feel that Duterte is the best man for job and it continues to be reflected in the survey,” he said.

Countries such as China and Japan have already taken notice. China, which Duterte has visited twice in his young term, has pledged See soaring, page 11

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON APRIL 26, 2017 PRESENT:

Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz,

Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Hon. Belinda C. Lim, Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Hon. Rosevi Queenie G. Belmonte, Hon. Ian C. Uy, Hon. Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong,* Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, * Hon. Renato L. Ancis, Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, ABSENT: Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, * - Out during the deliberation

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WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Member Datu Diamla Rolando D. Soong; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6592 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING PORTION OF AGUINALDO STREET, FROM ITS INTERSECTION AT BRO. JEFFREY ROAD UP TO AREOLA STREET (PORTION OF SEMINARY ROAD) AS ANTONIO AREOLA F. STREET IN HONOR OF MR. ANTONIO F. AREOLA, DONOR OF THE LOT. Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. Portion of Aguinaldo Street, from its intersection at Bro. Jeffrey Road up to Areola Street (portion of Seminary Road) is RENAMED as the same is hereby RENAMED as “Antonio F. Areola Street, in honor of Mr. Antonio F. Areola.

SECTION 2. Installation of Street Signs - The City Engineer’s Office is hereby ordered to immediately install the necessary street signs bearing the name “Antonio F. Areola Street,” thereat.

WHEREAS, some roads and/or streets of Iligan City are bearing the names of great Filipinos in recognition of their respective heroic exploits and so that their names will be instilled in the minds of the people in general and the Iliganons in particular;

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

WHEREAS, on December 12, 2008, portion of the Seminaiy Road from its intersection at Gregorio T. Lluch Avenue up to Laurentino Badelles Street in front of Iligan Village Hotel was renamed to Areola Street by virtue of City Ordinance No. 085397 authored by then City Councilor Moises G. Dalisay, Jr.;

(VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Out”; PACANA, “Yes” PARDILLO, “Out”; ANCIS, “Yes”; and SO-ONG, “Yes”;)

SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect WHEREAS, it cannot be denied that there are also gener- ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set ous Iliganons who donated their lands to the city for public forth by law. use. One of these Iliganons was the late Antonio F. Areola;

WHEREAS, the abovementioned street was originally CARRIED Unanimously. ___________ proposed to be named as Antonio F. Areola Street however when it was discovered that portion of the land in question was donated by Mr. Magno Areola, the body then decided to The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author. name it as Areola Street; WHEREAS, inasmuch that the lot has now been used by the public as road and the lot owner unpaid, the heirs wanted ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA to donate the lot on the condition that the lot traversed by the

Secretary to the Sanggunian road be renamed in honor of Magno Areola in grateful recognition of Mr. Magno Areola; VERIFIED: WHEREAS, there was this proposal to rename portion of Aguinaldo Street into Antonio F. Areola Street who also selflessly donated some of his land to the City of Iligan for public

ERIC M. CAPITAN use; Member-author WHEREAS, it is only just and proper that whenever and wherever possible generous Iliganons be given due recogni- ATTESTED: tion and honor to serve as models for the present and future Iliganons, by renaming some roads or streets or other public places in Iligan City after their names; JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ WHEREAS, one of the guidelines issued by the National City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Historical Institute regarding the naming of streets to person, APPROVED: states: “Honorific titles like “Don,” “Dona,” “Father,” “Bishop,” “Jr.,” or “Sr.,”should be deleted in naming or renaming of streets, plazas and other public places for aesthetic and practical reasons”

WHEREAS, in granting general powers to the Local Gov- ernment Units to name public places, streets and structures, Section 13 (b) (2) of the Local Government Code is crystal-clear in its stipulation that the Sangguniang Panlungsod of a HighlyUrbanized City may change the name of city roads, avenues, Victor Ozarraga Teves thoroughfares and bridges within its territorial jurisdiction, in consultation with the Philippine Historical Commission (PHC);

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DA intensifies responsible pet ownership campaign

Cagayan de Oro City - The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) intensifies responsible pet ownership campaign in Cagayan de Oro City. Through its Regulatory Division, in coordination with the City Veterinary Office, it conducted rabies vaccination in Barangay Macabalan, on November 7, 2017. Pets such as dogs and cats were brought in the Barangay Hall for rabies vaccination. Likewise, pet owners were lectured on animal welfare and its responsibility to their pets. Dr. Julesben Caesar Maquiling, regional animal welfare officer, stated that the vaccination activity is in line with the basic principles of animal welfare which is to keep the animals from injuries and diseases. He also addressed common misconceptions on rabies and shared tips on what to do when chased by dogs by saying, “We should either act like a tree or show dominance to them.” Further, Dr. Maquiling informed the residents that should they be bitten by dogs or cats they should visit the nearest Animal Bite Treatment Center for medication and that they may submit dog head samples to DA’s Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) for free rabies examination. The agency’s campaign for responsible pet ownership is geared towards preventing and eliminating rabies by the year 2020. # (AMBManto, DA-RFO 10) LPI-EWS Project Team intensifies info on Livestock, Poultry thru its Situationer Reports – Members comprising the Livestock and Poultry Information – Early Warning System (LPI-EWS) Project Team convened on November 3, 2017, in Cagayan de Oro City, for the conduct of a Write Shop for the Broiler, Swine, Duck and Cattle Situationer Reports. The activity was undertaken to provide an enhanced database not only on broiler and swine, but also the Project’s latest addition of commodities such as cattle and duck throughout Region 10.

On top of the Livestock Program’s support in terms of the distribution of drugs and biologics, and dispersal of animals, Maria Lourdes M. Sypiecco, focal person of the Livestock Program of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) revealed that the production of situationer reports for the commodities is among the Program’s highlights. This is to recognize its importance as this will serve as a tool in soliciting more support to further develop the livestock and poultry industry in Northern Mindanao. Data were sourced from DA-RFO 10, Philippine Statistics Authority, National Meat Inspection Service, National Veterinary Quarantine Service, and the Provincial and City Veterinary Offices. The team’s output will then be presented before the Private Agribusiness Sector (PAB) on November 28-29, this year, for consultation prior its finalization and publication.

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4 soldiers, gun-for-hire nabbed in PDEA ops DAVAO CITY -- Operatives of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 11 (PDEA 11) arrested four soldiers and a suspected gun-for-hire after a brief firefight in Tagum City, Davao del Norte on Saturday.

PDEA 11 officer-incharge Naravy Duquiatan identified the suspects as Cpl. Cristiuto G. Macagubang Jr. who is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Batallion and detailed at Barangay Malagos in Baguio District; Cpl. John Louie Segovia and Sgt. Albin Binondo, both assigned to the 10th Infantry Division; John Rey Mission, a member of Task Force Davao; and Regie Impas, an alleged gun-for-hire.

Duquiatan said PDEA operatives with assistance from Task Force Davao, Task Force Tagum, Tagum City Police Station and 46th IB, conducted a buy-bust operation at Purok Talisay, Seminary Drive in Barangay West Magugpo.

“Napalitan ni sila, nagka-

sinabot no sila (There were illegal drugs bought from them, and they colluded with each other),” Duquiatan said.

A brief firefight ensued as the arrested suspects tried to resist arrest prompting law enforcers to fight back and wounded in the process.

Impas was immediately brought to Davao Regional Medical Center. After treatment, he and his cohorts were brought to PDEA 11 detention facility in Davao City.

Recovered from the possession of the suspects were five grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride with an estimated value of PHP75,000, three .45 pistols, several ammunition and motorcycles.

Duquiatan said cases of violation of sections 3 for selling and 11 for possession under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against the five suspects. PNA

DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has credited city hall employees for their efforts to serve the people well following the city’s winning of another Seal of Good Local Governance award from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

“I would like to thank all the government offices within the Davao City local government for their

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Mayor Inday said that the fresh achievement should be taken as challenge by government officials and workers to perform their best in serving the people

Davao Light turns over financial assistance to Gawad Kalinga. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. and the Aboitiz Foundation formally turned over the financial support amounting to Php 200,00.00 to Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community Development Foundation Inc. during the ceremonial turn over of GK Housing Units last October 9, 2017 at the Relocation Site in Los Amigos, Tugbok District.

In photo (from left to right) are Davao Light’s AVP for Panabo Branch Ronald Chan, City Housing OIC Roy Regor, City Administrator Atty. Zuleika T. Lopez, GK Housing Director Butch Pacana, Davao Light’s Community Relations Manager Fermin Edillon , and GK Finance Head Joey Mempin. photo supplied

Good governance seal a challenge to serve Dabawenyos more: Mayor Inday of Davao.

She said she will lead them into winning next year’s award.

“This award will be a challenge for us to improve and do more and be innovative in our work as public servant,” Mayor Inday said.

Mayor Sara said the city has always been trying its best to respond to the one factor that helped city achieve the Seal of Good See seal, page 11

Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy together with the members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) Compostela Valley Province conducts A Study and learning mission in the establishment and operation of the Halfway House of Davao Oriental, a novel project which served as a temporary shelter for rebel returnees on November 9, 2017 at Lanes Kitaanan, Mati City, Davao Oriental. (Photo by M. Lasaca, PS Comval)

Mayor Sara, 9 others to study waste-to-energy tech in Japan DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, seven city officials and two representatives from an environment watchdog will travel to Japan next week to study the USD 70-million Waste-toEnergy(WTE) project which is eyed to improve the city’s waste management.

This was announced by the mayor saying that they will be going to Japan upon the invitation of the Japanese firm in the City of Kitakyushu to observe its own WTE operation. It will be an all-expenses paid by the city government of Kitakyushu.

The Japanese firm, Nippon Steel, has offered to do the WTE facility which can accommodate about 600 metric tons daily.

The project is eyed for a joint venture initiative between Nippon Steel, the city government, and the Kitakyusho City. DuterteCarpio said the city will be a recipient of a grant from Japan for the implementation of the WTE project.

File photo of Davao Mayor Sara Duterte from her Instagram account.

Duterte-Carpio wants to replicate the WTE project considering that the city’s landfill site at New Carmen is already in a critical stage. She said she invited two representatives of the Ecowaste Coalition, which has expressed its opposition to the WTE because it’s reportedly a form of incineration.

Incineration is not allowed under the Clean Air See study, page 11

Local talks with NPA to continue despite NDFP rejection

DAVAO CITY -- Despite the rejection of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) on the localized peace talks of Davao City government, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio See talks, page 11

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Biblical reflection

Life is wonderful and meaningful can whiten them.

Elijah appeared to them along with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles, one for You, and one for

The Gospel of J esus C hrist (November14, 2017-Tuesday) Mark 9:2-10” And He was transfigured before them; and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth

note, the appearance of Moses and Elijah are concrete evidence that a soul is real. You will accept it or not, you have a soul to take care and nurture by the words of God. Be careful in your soul because hell is not

Moses, and one for Elijah.

Just open your eyes of faith for you to see his miraculous intervention in your life. Believe always that if God is our companion, life is wonderful and meaningful. Take

Growing with CDO’s First Green Developer Many years have passed by, yet, the relationship of Italpinas Development Corporation with its value d partners remains stronger. ID C started from small, but in just a matter of few years, the company became known nationally and globally as a green developer for emerging cities in the Philippines. IDC began in Cagayan de Oro and is proud of its Kagay-anon roots.

To Gladys Echano, a pioneer staff of Primavera Sales Office, “We are very much thankful for our sellers. From the time we started our first project, Primavera Residences and until we have Primavera City, they have been there for us sharing their skills and helping us to grow. We are happy that amidst all the challenges, they keep coming back to us”.

At present, IDC may be seen a successful young

company, but as what other success stories would share, it had also gone through hard times, and overcoming challenges with industry partners was one of its key ingredients of success.

Selling the first condo when house and lot was still a trend in this city caused frustrations to some sellers.

Ms. Reprisima Guerrero, a top seller of Primavera, said, “Vertical developments received unfavorable views from our target market because of their misconceptions about condo living. Clients would tell us things like condominiums are too tall and expensive, it is not what they preferred to buy, instead they kept on looking for house and lot”. But not until such time that people from the local realized the edge of IDC’s condominiums over typical buildings or house and lot.

According to Manny de Lara, a licensed broker, the green design of Primavera

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Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURS 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND THE REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ERIC BERNARDO DELA RITA AND DINAH JANE CONSULAR DAAYATA

who were pioneer sellers of IDC, they could say now that Cagayan de Oro sees the number of condominiums is increasing over time because people nowadays opt for condo living as their investment, too. At the same time, Ms. Christine Tenchavez, a broker of IDC, shared, “I feel honored being part of the growth of Italpinas Development Corporation.

Seeing my satisfied clients at Primavera Residences is very rewarding.

IDC is known to be the first green and condo developer in Cagayan de Oro and a prime mover in Uptown Cagayan de Oro development. The company has two projects already in Cagayan de Oro, Primavera Residences and Primavera City, both located in the Uptown district.

Ke ep p oste d of t he second part of “Growing with CDO’s First Green Developer”.

projects is the company’s edge. “To the eyes of the residents, it is a different type of living. It is more favorable to the people who are always on the go”. Shim Suan, a licensed broker and accredited seller, also shared his experience in selling IDC’s project: “I had a client before who asked me why he needs to live in a condo. After realizing that the project introduces green features: natural ventilation and solar panels, he got the eagerness to buy the product.

Primavera is less expensive to live in, well-ventilated, and different from other condos”.

While the company was at first criticized for investing a condominium development in Cagayan de Oro City, far from the central district of Metro Manila, it seems that its confidence and persistence paid off in the long run.

For Mr. & Mrs. Carretas,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-094

ERIC BERNARDO DELA RITA AND DINAH JANE CONSULAR DAAYATA

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND THE REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RAUL LAGO ANGUAY II AND MARCHETTE SHEIN ASTILLO EBORA

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-095

Petitioners.

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ORDER

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

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 21, 2005 at Cagayan De Oro City , both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith , by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Lerio St. Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City and Matilde Neri St. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separate for more than ten (10) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 21, 2005 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 November 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper 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 30th day of October, 2017

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

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on October 22,2003 at Malaybalay, Bukidnon , both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith , by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Buruun , Iligan City and Malaybalay, Bukidnon respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separate for more than Eleven (11) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 22,2003 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 November 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper 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 30th day of October, 2017

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DAR conducts dialogue to revitalize garlic, onion industry in Ilocos Region SAN JUAN, La Union – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently presided over a dialogue aimed to revitalize garlic and onion industry in agrarian reform areas in Ilocos Region and to address the production and marketing problems of onion and garlic farmers in the area.

The dialogue was facilitated on Thursday, November 9 in San Juan town in La Union.

Regional Director Virgilio L. Acuna said the dialogue was organized to address the reported deep decline in the domestic production of onions and garlic in the area.

Data provided DAR in the region indicated that the decrease of onion and garlic production in Ilocos Region resulted in the importation of onion and garlic from the other countries.

Acuna said latest numbers showed that 94% of the supply of garlic and 60% of onion in the Philippine market are already imported from the foreign markets.

He also enumerated various problems faced by the onion and garlic industry in the area which includes plant diseases and the lack of quality seedlings which severely reduces the quality and volume of production, the entry of cheap imports and smuggled garlic and onions.

The massive inflow of imported and smuggled onions and garlic to the local markets also dropped the prices of locally produced onions and garlic that eventually incurred losses to the local farmers.

Acuna also took note of the lack of new production technology available to local garlic and onions producers as among the factors of the decline of the production of said farm products.

He added that the dialogue also aimed to directly identify from the farmers their present status and predicaments in the light of the current industry situation.

“From there, we would See conducts, page 11

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the year as we continue to serve our guests and bring life to Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental’s hospitality industry,” Saniel shared.

N Hotel’s Christmas display will continue to astound guests all throughout the season.

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not be ashamed of anything because I am well protected financially relative to doctors services and hospital accommodations.

When I passed the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stage and moved to a lower level service, I felt relieved of my worries because I was assured the doctors were successful. An array of medical professionals came to help me and as I looked up at their faces, they were not so worried giving me the impression that I will survive the rigors of a big battle for my life. Famous writers would always say “when there is life, there is hope.”.

To make the story short, I am now undergoing rehabilitation under the guidance of physical therapists..

I do it two or three times a day. I feel it makes me stronger and enjoy the lively conversation of people around me One of the participants is 101 years old. One therapist told me they will make us walk by the time of my release. I can feel I am stronger each day, especially as I am inspired by my family who called me for encouragement Then my grandchildren would entertain me with piano pieces and indeed my wishes and more determinations to live is reinforced under the critical moment of my life. (BEN EMATA /Dateline Hospital) THE AUTHOR: Seven major awards in journalism, President Cagayan e Oro Press Club. President, Filipino American Press Club of Silicon Valley, President, Rotary Club South Cagayan de Oro, etc.

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Act law. EcoWaste Coalition is a network of community, church, school, environmental and health groups pursuing sustainable solutions to waste, climate change and chemical issues facing the Philippines and the world has called for the city government of Davao to junk the waste to energy incineration proposal.

Earlier, City Planning chief Ivan Cortez said the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) is looking new areas in the north and southern part of the city that would measure about 15 hectares each. The site will be allotted for the landfill with 10 hectares and WTE with five hectares.

Councilor Marissa Abella backs the WTE as the other answer to the city’s garbage

problem since the city is disposing of all garbage in the landfill. Abella said CENRO is collecting 400 to 500 tons of garbage daily.

She said the waste-toenergy will collect all residual waste and convert into energy that can be utilized by the households.

PNA

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would pursue the local dialogue with the New People’s Army (NPA).

“Maybe that is their (NDFP) opinion but as the representative of the City Government of Davao, I have a duty to pursue just and lasting peace in the city,” Duterte-Carpio said.

She added that this is her initiative which she believes can attain peace in the city.

“But, it really depends on the NPA if they really want to talk with us,” she said.

Duterte-Carpio said the Local Peace Committee (DC PEACE) is given up to November 30 next year. If there is no progress with the dialogue, she will terminate as there is no point talking with the rebels if they do not want peace in the city.

She said the rebels do not need to surrender their firearms just because she only wants them to work with the government.

The NDFP posted on their website last November 2 that Duterte-Carpio’s local peace talks will surely fail in its aim of dividing the revolutionary forces waging a nationwide people’s war.

It stated that the Duterte regime is wasting time and the people’s money in setting-up these useless local peace committees which will go nowhere and achieve nothing.

“These are mere rehashes of worn-out psywar surrender programs such as the ‘balik-baril program’ and the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) riding on the popular clamor for peace talks,” the statement said.

The statement said the entire NPA is united under the central leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines.

The Party and all units of the NPA support the Negotiating Panel of the NDFP in its representation of all revolutionary forces in negotiations with the GRP with the aim of forging agreements to settle the outstanding socio-economic and political questions that compel the people to wage armed struggle. PNA

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Local Governance was the continued expectation of the people that the government would always be responsive to their needs.

“The attitude of the people that they always expect that the government will always be responsive to their needs is one of the city government’s motivation to do our work,” she added. CIO

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and our shared aspirations toward an ASEAN Community that is truly rulesbased, people-oriented, and people-centered,” he said.

“Moving forward to ensure the ASEAN’s viability, a new set of three C’s — community, centrality, and connectivity — will define the work and effort needed to ensure the success of our community-building process and our interaction with external partners,” President Duterte added..

PND

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$24 billion in loans and grants, mostly for infrastructure projects under the flagship Build, Build, Build program.

In his working visit to Japan late last month, Duterte inked business deals amounting to $6 billion from some 18 companies.

More huge agreements are bound to happen, what with the Philippines hosting the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings next week. Duterte, as the current ASEAN chairman, has put the country’s best foot forward.

According to Pulse Asia, Duterte is the most trusted president upon assuming office after recording a maiden trust rating of 91 percent in July 2016.

He is the also the only Philippine president in the last 20 years to break the 80 percent barrier as far as approval ratings are concerned. He garnered 86 percent in that department in September 2016.

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which was ambushed, was killed while a certain Cpl. Pamplona was wounded in the incident that occurred in sitio Libandayan, barangay Rogongon in the said city.

Last week on November 9, a four month-old civilian was killed after being hit by a stray bullet when purported NPA rebels were ambushing a police vehicle, wounding two other civilians and four police officers and killing another. The incident occurred in barangay Tikalaan, Talakag, Bukidnon.

Police officers who responded a few hours later were also ambushed in the same barangay, but causing no casualties on the government side. Police could not determine on whether there were casualties on the rebel side after they were able to return fire.

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determine the possible types of assistance that can be provided to the farmers by the government, local government of units and private sectors such as technical assistance, inputs, production and post-harvest facilities, support infrastructures, credit, farm types of machinery and assured mar-

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 ket support among others,” Acuna pointed out.

DAR’s Head Executive Assistant Shiela Enciso delivered a message in behalf of OIC Secretary Rosalina Bistoyong that emphasized her support to the onion and garlic industry in the country.

The other factors on the decline of the production of onion in the region were also presented by PARPO II Maria Ana B. Francisco during the dialogue.

These factors, Francisco said include the prolonged rainy seasons during the recent years and the severe attack by a fungus.

Acuna was joined during the dialogue by Congressman DV B. Savellano, DAR Region XI Director Joseph H. Orilla, Vice Governor Aureo Nisce who represented Governor Pacoy Ortega, Benito S. Andaya of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Ruby Ann L. Matutino from the Office of Senator Cynthia A. Villar, PARPO II Christianne Suguitan, PARPO II Vic M. Ines and PARPO II Atty. Raul C. Laluan.

The activity was participated by farmers from the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. ###

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after the raid and was replaced by Superintendent Jun Caduyac but the CIDG refused to make any statement to radio stations in Butuan City making live queries on their public affairs program last week.

Navarro described Villocino’s arrest as a “welcome development.”

He however raised concerns over what he said was a concerted effort by the Presidential Task Force on Media Security and the SITG Lozada to implicate him in Lozada’s murder, supposedly through Villocino.

Navarro, who has been tagged as a “person of interest” in Lozada’s death, had denied any involvement in the attack on the broadcaster.

He said even he was tagged as such, not one of any police investigator came to interrogate him personally, so that he could clear his name.

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administration in place.

Andanar added, “I think the issue between President Duterte and the former President Barack Obama is a thing of the past. Of course, we are dealing with a different US administration now and you can see through the two leaders’ body language that they really hit it off.”

The communications chief emphasized that the United States has always been there to support the Philippines and it has demonstrated this recently by sending humanitarian aid and military drones during the Marawi City crisis to

support government efforts to fight terrorism.

Andanar said the good rel at ions b et we en t he two leaders began when President Duterte called to congratulate President Trump after winning in the elections. Andanar described the US President as an iconic figure.

“Meeting him (Trump) in person you can see that he really loves the Philippines. President Trump was game and allowed us to take selfies with him before the Gala Dinner. He really took the time to talk to us,” he said.

According to Andanar, President Duterte would have a full day and as chairman, he will be presiding over all the 10 meetings.

Although no details were yet released on what topics the two leaders might discuss during bilateral talks, Andanar indicated that the issue with North Korea might come up. (PNA)

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Supt. Lemuel Gonda said that they have stepped up its security around the perimeter of the power plant, even extending up to Lagonglong town in response to such intelligence reports.

The 4th Infantry Division has likewise augmented the security force in eastern Misamis Oriental in assisting the PNP, Gonda further reported.

Along this line, a platoon from the Philippine Army encountered ten NPA rebels last Sunday afternoon which resulted in a 20-minute firefight in barangay Banglay, Lagonglong town. The vicinity is just a few kilometers away from the power plant which is located in nearby barangay Mandangoa, Balingasag municipality.

Per police report, Gonda said that the Army troops headed by one 2nd Lt. Eric Buyan engaged the rebels but with no casualties on both sides after the NPAs withdrew.

PNP 10, quartered in Cagayan de Oro City’s Camp Alagar, immediately alerted its Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) to augment the Army platoon in pursuing the rebels.

Gonda maintained that the rebels were in the area conducting reconnaissance for possible attack at the Minergy power plant.

Meanwhile, another ambush against government armed forces purportedly perpetrated by the NPAs was conducted at 8:30 a.m. also last Sunday in Iligan City near the vicinity of Talakag, Bukidnon – site of two previous ambushes only last week.

In this latest development, one T/Sgt. Edgar Andal, head of the platoon which was ambushed, was killed while a certain Cpl. Pamplona was wounded in the incident that occurred in sitio Libandayan, barangay Rogongon in the said city.

Last week on November 9, a four month-old civilian

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was killed after being hit by a stray bullet when purported NPA rebels were ambushing a police vehicle, wounding two other civilians and four police officers and killing another. The incident occurred in barangay Tikalaan, Talakag, Bukidnon.

Police officers who responded a few hours later were also ambushed in the same barangay, but causing no casualties on the government side. Police could not determine on whether there were casualties on the rebel side after they were able to return fire.

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would agree would be what he dubbed as “regulated rates.”

COWD was scouting for another supplier earlier this year after provisions for rate increases it inked with its current supplier Rio Verde Water Consortium Inc. were disapproved by the government’s Commission on Audit (COA).

Ironically, the disallowed rate was also P15.35.

But COWD chair Eduardo Montalvan told councilors last week that he is confident that the proposed COWD-COBI rate will get a COA nod once implemented.

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service area of the Cagayan de Oro Water District brought about by the demands of Rio Verde.

Water is very essential to our lives and the rise in its rates is a matter of public interest.

Therefore, I am requesting the leadership of the City Government and the City Council to do all means to protect public interest by not giving in to the demands and threats of Rio Verde and all other new investors in the water supply industry of Cagayan de Oro and its nearby environs.

Any increase in water rates is unacceptable; consumers must be protected by the Local Government Units concerned. Cagayan de Oro has an abundant source of water and the entry of new players that can supply water at reasonable rates should be seriously looked into as an alternative.

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behind the award is transparency. “Dapat transparent ang LGU sa kanilang mga constituents, at ibigay ang nararapat para sa kanila.”

The municipality of Parang in Maguindanao has been a consistent awardee.

“The people of Parang deserve this award, this is for them,” Parang Mayor Ibrahim Ibay said. He said they want the best for their town and worked for it.

(MindaNews)

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