Mindanao Daily (November 17, 2017)

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Oro dads file case to nullify Metropac-COWD contract

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The local officials in this seaport capital of 800,000 people have filed a case with the Philippine Competition Commissions (PCC) to annul the P2.8 billion Metro

Pacific Investment Corp.

– Cagayan De Oro Water District (COWD) contract, a lawyer said Thursday.

Lawyer James Judith said that City Councilors Bong Lao, Eric Salcedo, and Boboy Daba have filed the “referral cum complaint” with the PCC through the

Presidential Management Staff (PMS) in Malacañang to invalidate the MetropacCOWD contract.

The PPC, founded in January 2016 is an independent, quasi-judicial body formed to implement the Philippine Competition Act, which aims to promote and

maintain market competition within the Philippines by regulating anti-competitive behavior.

Judith said that Metropac-COWD contract signed on August 15, 2017 clearly violates the market competition act because the contract falls within the

bounds of “cartelization” where the Metropac and its subsidiary company, the Rio Verde Water Consortium, Inc. is engaged in cornering the bulk water supply in Cagayan De Oro. Although an existing contract between Rio Verde and COWD remains in

4ID slams NPA for killing infant, cop CAMP Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City--Army’s 4th Infantry Division condemned the NPA’s attempt to justify their act after they murdered an infant and a policeman on November 9, 2017, in Barangay Tikalaan, Talakag town, Bukidnon, saying it only aggravate the pains and sufferings of not only the bereaved families but

every single peace-loving Filipinos who feels the loss of these precious lives.

In a statement of the terrorist’s spokesperson, Malem Mabini (hoax identity), it said that even they have deliberately planned and launched the ambush in this public place, the death of the civilian is unforeseen.

M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y (MindaNews/15 November) — The New People’s Army (NPA) on Wednesday expressed apologies for the death of a four-month old baby girl in Talakag, Bukidnon on Thursday last week.

In a statement, NPA spokesperson Jorge “Ka Oris” Madlos said the rebel group “takes full responsibility and expresses remorse

for the unfortunate and unnecessary death of an infant and injury to two adult civilians arising from the ambush by an NPA unit in Barangay Tikalaan, Talakag, Bukidnon last November 11.”

The baby girl, along with a policeman, was killed last Thursday in the ambush in Tikalaan.

See killing, page 11

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See death, page 11

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effect, officials in the local water district disclosed that the Metropac is now in control of the Rio Verde.

Judith said that the newly signed Metropac-COWD contract is grossly unfair to the local water consumers because under the See CONTRACT, page 11

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‘Igpit’ bridge to decongest traffic, helps tourism grow

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BRIDGE in Bar a n g a y Ig p i t in the town of Opol, Misamis Oriental will soon undergo a major facelift. During the just-held inauguration, government officials are optimistic it will help decongest the traffic, and tourism industry.

(DPWH) in Northern Mindanao said the project involves the widening and replacement of the existing two-lane bridge into six lanes including approaches along Butuan-Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Road (BCIR).

The bridge has a length of 45 LM while the road has a length of about 1.165 LM. The existing 2-lane bridge was demolished, widened to six lanes and being elevated by about 3.50m from the existing grade line. Reconstruction of the bridge was done in progresRegional Director Virgilio sive approach due to phase by C. Eduarte of the Department phase funding releases and to of Public Works and Highways avoid traffic stoppage since

there was no other route to be utilized to redirect the incoming and outgoing motoring public.

The project was visualized to help decongest the traffic condition in the road section and eventually provide easy and comfortable access to the travelling public. The bridge widening project contributes immensely in increasing the existing road capacity to mitigate traffic congestion in Misamis Oriental, said Eduarte.

For his p ar t, O p ol town Mayor Maximino B.Seno said this is a milestone for Opol since “this is the beginning of the progress of our town.”

“We are ver y happy and acknowledge DPWH,” added Seno.

“Ang dami talagang problema noong araw dahil sa traffic but this time fulfilled lahat ang problema (There were a lot of problems before due to the traffic but this time the problem is fulfilled),” said Seno.

He expressed his optimism that definitely Misamis Oriental will boom. Likewise, Opol town, with the more investors coming in, tourism will surely boost.

The local chief executive also expressed his gratitude to Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the region for

assisting its town to manage the traffic during the bridge improvement.

Underscoring the benefits of the bridge, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano that what the the DPWH is doing is good for the country, province and Cagayan de Oro City.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said this is only a b eginning in ushering in a “golden age of infrastructure” under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte as a tool of eradicating poverty.(EOR/PIA10 Misamis Oriental)

Heirs of Pastor P. Ilogon Sr unveil the eponymously named access road to the Laguindingan Intergrated Bus Terminal. (RMB, NPN)

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the children of our uncle Pastor Ilogon, Jr.- Dr. Pastor Ilogon III, Melchor, Michael and Leo, decided to give this kindness shown by our Lolo to his friends and fellow men, through the donation of this lot for the access road,” Ms. Ilogon said.

“In behalf of the Municipality of Laguindingan, I would like to thank the Ilogon family, for this donation,” said Laguindingan Mayor Diosdado Obsioma.

“We did not expect the municipality to have the funds to purchase this lot, so this is a very big help to our town. This is an exemplary donation by the Ilogon family. Laguindingan will be forever grateful and remember your contribution in making the Integrated Bus Terminal a reality.”

Raul Ilogon, grandson of Pastor P. Ilogon, Sr. said the heirs of his grandfather decided to donate the lot as a memento to his “exemplary services rendered and commendable achievements as the Chief Administrator

of the 109th Regiment, 10th Military District (Mindanao) during World War II. “As Chief Administrator, Pastor P. Ilogon, Sr. was always traveling on horseback encouraging farmers to plant more in fulfillment of their patriotic duty to support the guerrilla army. Under his exemplary leadership, he motivated the people of Laguindingan (then still a part of Alubijid) to raise funds to finance the guerrilla army.”

“At the end of the war, the recorded total livestock taken from his ranch in Awang, Opol and used to feed the guerrilla army totaled 560 cattle and 360 carabaos. Furthermore, his personal safety was always at risk for he was so effective in his job that the Japanese wanted him dead or alive.

He successfully performed his duties even without being paid a salary since Day 1 up to the end of the war.

Not the least, he used his own cash to buy supplies for the guerrilla army.”

Even after the war was over, Pastor P. Ilogon Sr. never ceased working to

ensure that the people of Laguindingan who invested or contributed money for the guerrilla army were paid back by the government.

In his message for the occasion read by his representative, Assistant Provincial Population Officer Caroline A. Neri, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano said: “The unveiling of the Landmark/ Name of the Road to Pastor P. Ilogon Sr. Avenue in your municipality is quite commendable. I have every confidence that we will all fulfill our duties as agents of positive change, and as builders of our nation.

In unity, let us continue to exemplify honesty and moral fortitude in all our endeavors, and create a lasting legacy of good governance to hand down to future generations.”

Mayor Obsioma said the access road is a key component which makes possible the further development of the Integrated Bus Terminal, and as a consequence, the entire municipality through increased employment and the entry of new investors and businessmen.

Raul Ilogon, relates the story of his grandfather Pastor P. Ilogon Sr after whom the access road to the Laguindingan Integrated Bus Terminal is named. (RMB, NPN)

Laguindingan Municipal Mayor Diosdado Obsioma thanks the Heirs of Pastor Ilogon Sr. for donating the l and for the access road to the new Laguindingan Integrated Bus Terminal. (RMB, NPN)

“We are working hard to earn more income for Laguindingan from our Integrated Bus Terminal.

We now have the Super 5, RTMI, PUJs and vans-forhire who pay a terminal fee every time they use the terminal as provided by our

local ordinance. We are now earning some income from it which we hope to grow further in the future,” Mayor Obsioma said in a media interview following the unveiling.

“As of now, it is still under development and we

hope to transfer our public market from its former site to the new terminal by the middle of next year. We will have the dry goods section here while the wet market items would remain in the old public market,” he added.

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Coastal road: A symbol of cooperation, possibilities e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

By Elaine O. Ratunil PIA-10

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The completion of the coastal road is a symbol of what is possible when we have cooperation.

Thus said Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar during the inauguration of the Coastal Road in Cagayan de Oro. The local government has worked together with the national government to make this a success and done this in a short period.

According to DPWH region 10, clearing of obstructions along AgoraPhilippine Ports Authority (PPA) section was executed on November 7, in coordination with Task Force Hapsay Dalan, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cagayan de Oro and other line agencies.

More than 40 informal settlers encroaching the Road Right Of Way (RROW) in the said section were identified and accommo-

dated by the City Housing and Urban Development Department (CHUDD) and the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD).

Equipment from the contractors and the DPWH 2nd District Engineering Office of Cagayan de Oro City were also deployed to assist the clearing operations.

Villar said we have a president na may tapang at malasakit (who has courage and sympathy). Pres.

Duterte has ordered DPWH to complete unfinished projects. Thus, the coastal road in the city.

He also said that the government has anticipated a heavy flow of traffic in December. Hence the need to finish this in November.

DPWH region 10 Director Virgilio C. Eduarte said the construction of the 12.77 KM Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road will serve as a bypass road starting from Brgy.

Gusa in the eastern side all the way to the western side in Brgy. Igpit, Opol in Misamis Oriental, thus

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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar leads the inauguration and dry run of the 12.77KM Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road which will serve as a bypass road from Brgy. Gusa Cagayan de Oro City in the eastern side to the western side in Brgy. Igpit, Opol in Misamis Oriental, thus connecting six barangays in Cagayan de Oro City city and two barangays in Opol, Misamis Oriental. He said its completion is a symbol of what is possible when we have cooperation. (Rodolfo Mendoza/PIA10)

connecting six barangays in the city and two barangays in Opol.

He said the said project has been suspended for quite a while due to unresolved RROW issues however, one of the major RROW concern in Lapasan section has been negotiated and demolished on August 25 that marked the resumption of the construction activities in the said section.

While the Gusa-Agora

Section of the Coastal Road will be opened this November, the construction of the Agora-PPA-Corrales section is also a work in progress.

Furthermore, documents for 4 other RROW issues are also being submitted to the Solicitor General for preparation of the filing of expropriation case.

For CY 2017, two contracts are ongoing for the eastern side in Lapasan under Gicar Construction

worth P100 Million and another in Puntod section worth Php 200 Million under Equiparco Construction.

Once project will be totally opened, it will help decongest traffic in the city proper since the heavy loaded trucks from the neighboring provinces going to the port may divert to the coastal road, thus, supporting the trade and commerce of the community.

City Mayor Oscar S.

Moreno said the plan was started in 1997. He cited the support of the community for allowing DPWH to implement adding that without your cooperation the government is nothing and cant move move forward in implementing projects.

What the government is doing is for the people.

Moreno said the project benefits not only Cagayan de Oro but the See ROAD, page 11

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Public support moves to nullify Metropac contract

Lawyer James Judith, together with the City Councilors Bong Lao, Eric Salcedo, and Boboy Daba, has filed a case with the Philippine Competition Commissions (PCC) to nullify the contract between the Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (Metropac) and the Cagayan De Oro Water District (COWD) here. And the public is supporting them.

The young lawyer said that he is also one of the complainants of the case. In others words, Judith himself is an aggrieved party in the case. Perhaps, Judith just want that the case would be pursued whatever happens in the future.

There is the suspicion that the City Councilors who

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The City Council and elected public officials in Cagayan De Oro are not an exception to the rule. In fact, many cases of political opportunism and political convenience have had taken place at the City Hall.

For instance, the original composition of the current members of the City Council is supposedly aligned with the political opposition.

The local electorates were only appalled when majority of them suddenly has a 360-degree “turn around.” More so, many now believed that the current City Council has become a “rubber stamp” of the City Executive. Well, that is the observation of the public – not of the CYNOSURE.

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However, the CYNOSURE empathized with Judith’s fear. Undoubtedly, Judith’ decision to become of the complainants along with the three other members of the city council is a wise moved. Well, while some have reservations, many believed in Judith’s resolved to the fight the Metropac.

Yet, without enough weapons in the legal war chest, many are now suspecting on how long could the complainants stay longer. One remembers that the issue of the Metropac See public, page 11

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Because of ‘impeach Trump,’ life in the US will be more miserable

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

Let everyone be subject to governing authorities, for there is no authority that God did not establish…

Whoever fights or rebels against authorities are fighting or rebelling against EDITORIAL what God established, and ALLAN M. MEDIANTE would receive due punishEditor-in-Chief ment…” (Romans 13:1-2,

ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ the Holy Bible).

Editor-at-large Executive Editor -ooo“IMPEACH US PRESIMARK FRANCISCO DENT TRUMP”! Online Lifestyle Editor news organizations are on GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit fire with reports that a group

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have aligned with the political party of the incumbent City Mayor would succumb to political pressure while the case is in progress. “I am one of the complainants.

I want to make sure that the case would be pursued whatever happens,” Judith told the CYNOSURE. It is of public knowledge that the politics in the country is replete with elected public officials who easily succumbed to pressures when offered with “juicy” perks. These public officials have made their elective positions as a way of enriching themselves in office and as a concession in exchange for favors from the incumbent administration.

Shame on them!

Democratic Party.

In the reports, the lawmaker who filed the articles of impeachment against Trump was identified as Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen. Cohen submitted five articles of impeachment against the US leader, including his having fired former Director James Comey of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and undermining the independence of the judiciary and of the freedom of the press.

Cohen is a leading member of the US House judiciary committee (the equivalent of the Committee on Justice of our very own House of Representatives here in the Philippines). In filing the impeachment complaint against Trump, Cohen said that there is now a need to

stop Trump’s destruction of the US Constitution.

-oooIMPEACHMENT VS. TRUMP, NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE: Despite the bravado, it is nevertheless clear that these maneuvers to remove Trump from power will not succeed. Just like his counterpart in the Philippines, President Duterte, Trump’s Republican Party concededly controls both houses of the American legislature at this point in time.

And just like the system in place here in the Philippines, the system of impeachment in the US is also not a legal proceeding, despite pretensions to the contrary of lawmakers, because this is in reality a process that is entirely dependent on the numerical

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superiority of the President’s allies, first at the lower house, and second, at the upper house.

It would seem that this is a reality known to Cohen and to his allies from the Democratic Party. They know they won’t succeed kicking Trump out. Quite clearly, their only real intention here would be to just bring out before the bar of public opinion, through the impeachment process, their laments against Trump, in the hope that it would weaken his presidency somehow.

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Think A Minute THINK a minute.

A young mother said that she never really appreciated her parents until she had children of her own.

Only then did she realize all her parents had gone through in raising her.

The sacrifices her parents made, the things they put up with and went without so they could feed and clothe her, pay her school fees, take care of her when she was sick, and the list went on and on.

But there are sometimes we can feel hurt or angry about things our parents did to us as children. Maybe you feel they were too hard and strict, or your parents treated you unfairly and differently from your brothers and sisters, or they even physically abused you. You

Get over it

might feel they didn’t really love you, or spend enough time with you when you were young.

Friend, it may be true that your parents treated you wrongly, so it is completely understandable that you have feelings of hurt and anger toward them.

But now that you’re an adult, it’s not so much your parents but yourself whom you’re hurting by staying angry and bitter, refusing to forgive them.

Un f o r g i v e n e s s a n d bitterness will only hurt yourself, because it poisons your heart and attitude toward life. What’s more, doctors have proven that unforgiveness and anger can cause physical suffering such as migrain headaches, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and

many other sicknesses.

Someone said that when we become adults, there comes a time when we have to “get over it.” We have to “let our parents off the hook.” We have to finally stop holding our parents on the hook of our anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness.

For your own sake, you must let go of the hurt and forgive your parents, no matter what wrong and painful things they might have done to you in the past.

Remember, many times our parents were only doing what had been done to them by their own parents.

So God is their fair judge, not you.

ALL need God’s forgiveness for our many wrongs and hurts we’ve caused

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others.

Jesus Christ said that we can never make our peace with Him and be forgiven, until we’ve made our peace and forgiven those people who have hurt and wronged us. This includes our parents!

So why don’t you ask Jesus to give you His mercy and love, so you can finally reach out to your parents to forgive them, care for them, and honor them for all the good things they did do for you—before they’re gone and it’s too late.

Just Think a Minute.

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Vivo firms up top rank in mobile phone industry with US$-B Qualcomm partnership

Vivo has been making waves since it first hit Philippine market in March 29, 2016.

To maintain Vivo’stop position in the technolog y and mobile phone arena, Vivo and one of Qualcomm’s key partnerssigned a memorandum of understanding worth 4 billion U.S. dollars last November 9.

The MOU strengthens Vivo and Qualcomm’s technical partnership and patent sharing and ensures Vivo’s position at the top of the smart phone industry maintains its momentum.

With Qualcomm’s optimized platforms, Vivo aims to stay faithful to its commitment to deliver innovations and technologies that are at the forefront in mobile photography, gaming, smart power saving, and many more.

With the ever changing and evolving technology in the realm of communications, Vivo is also working with Qualcomm on research and development in the biometrics space with the introduction of Vivo Under Display fingerprint scanning solution based on Qualcomm fingerprint sensors at the Mobile World Congress in July this year.

The agreement will facilitate technical cooperation and patent sharing in Vivo and Qualcomm, enhancing in-depth technical collaboration in various fields of smartphone development such as artificial intelligence.

This innovative solution did not disappoint and Vivo plans to continuously work on other technologies, particularly 3D facial identification, palm prints, fingerprints, iris scanning and other biometric technologies, to improve the ease-of-use and security of mobile phone biometrics.

More over, w it h t he emergence of 5G, Vivo is looking closely into the significance of humancomputer interaction in the 21st centur y world and has planned a series of collaborative initiatives to

accelerate the formulation of 5G standards.

In terms of the 5G SoC (System on Chip), Vivo will also share its years of consumer market experience with Qualcomm to provide consumers with a better and more customized user experience.

Vivo has heavily competed to stay as the leader in technology application and consumer insights.

In order to fulfill this goal and its ambition to stay at the forefront of technology by working with global partners,Vivo,

in October 20,officially headwayed into Hong Kong and faithful to its global expansion goal into the

global market, Vivo will soon introduce their topof-the-line products to Taiwan, Singapore and Russia (their first foray into the European market), followed by a push into the African market in early 2018.

Since its entry into the local scene, Vivo has vied with other strong phone brands and has proven its developing dominion amongst Filipino smartphone enthusiasts.

In less than two years, Vivo has found a well-deserved spot in the highlycompetitive global arena of mobile smart phones both locally and abroad because of its innovative line of phones that are easy on the pocket.

Just S eptember this year, Vivo launched the

revolutionary V7+. The V7+ instantly proved itself to be an instant hit and must-have accessory among young, hip, and out-and- about individuals in the Philippines.

As a ‘s el f i e - c e nt r i c phone”, the V7+ perfects all shots for clearer selfies with its 24MP front-facing camera—an industryfirst— LED flash and smart photography algorithms providing clear-cut, crisp, and natural-looking photos.

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Glide Path (TGP) Rules pursuant to Article 7 of the RSEC-WR; 7. The TGP is a rate adjustment mechanism which provides an opportunity for the ECs to adjust their rates once every three (3) years. The rate adjustments may occur at the start of the fourth year of the first Regulatory Period and every three years thereafter; 8. Under the TGP, the regulatory period is six (6) years for each entry group. For the Third Entrant Group, the first regulatory period is from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2018. LANECO belongs to the Third Entrant Group;

ERC CASE NO.___________

LANAO DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.(LANECO),

Applicant. x-------------------------------------x

APPLICATION APPLICANT, LANAO DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (LANECO), through counsel, unto this Honorable Commission, respectfully alleges, that: THE APPLICANT 1. LANECO is a non-stock, non-profit electric cooperative, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office in Tubod, Lanao Del Norte; 2. It holds an exclusive franchise from the National Electrification Commission to operate an electric light and power distribution service in the municipalities of Linamon, Matungao, Poona Piagapo, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Munai, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tangkal, Magsaysay, Tubod, Baroy, Lala, Salvador, Kapatagan, Sapad, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and Baloi, all in the province of Lanao del Norte; THE ANTECEDENT FACTS

9. Further under the TGP Rules, the concerned EC shall use the following formula in determining the TGP for the first to third years of the Regulatory Period, to wit: TGPA= TGPn + TGPn+1 TGPn+2 where TGPn = In – Xn + Sn N= the first year of their Regulatory Period and succeeding Regulatory Periods Except that for the first two years of the First Regulatory Period, “X” will be equal to zero and thereafter shall not be less than zero. The TGP calculated for each of the three years will be summed to determine the possible rate adjustment the starting on the Fourth Year of the current Regulatory Period.

THE PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENT 10. Applying the methodology embodied in the TGP Rules, LANECO calculated the values of the “I”, “X” and “S” and came up with the following results, to wit:

11. Applying the above values resulted in adjustments on LANECO’s DSM Rates, as follows: A. WITH PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE “S”

1. In 2009, the Honorable Commission promulgated the Rules for Setting the Electric Cooperatives’ Wheeling Rates (RSEC-WR); 2. The regulatory framework envisioned under the RSEC-WR is that an Initial Tariff and a Tariff Glide Path shall be developed for each Electric Cooperative (EC) Group for a Regulatory Period; 3. Pursuant to the RSEC-WR, in 2009, LANECO filed with the Honorable Commission an application for approval of a proposed adjustment in its rates, docketed as ERC Case No. 2009-146 RC; 4. The Honorable Commission approved the application, granting the cooperative at the end of the transition period, the following initial tariffs on its Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges, among others, to wit: B) EXCLUDING PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE “S”

LEGAL BASIS FOR THE APPLICATION 5. Article 7 of the RSEC-WR provides that during the regulatory period, the rate of the ECs per group shall be adjusted using the following formula, to wit: Tariff x (1+ index “I”-Efficiency Factor “X” + Performance Incentive “S”) The Index “I”, shall be an escalation factor to be used in adjusting the rates to reflect the combined impact of inflation and load factor. There shall be an efficiency factor “X” to account for the operational efficiency of the ECs in setting their rates. There shall be a performance incentive “S” which shall reward or penalize the EC for above or below standard performance, respectively.

12. Consequently, applicant respectfully prays for the approval of the foregoing calculated DSM rates.

SUPPORTING DATA AND DOCUMENTS 13. In support of the foregoing computations, the cooperative is submitting herewith the following data and documents, which are being made integral parts hereof, to wit:

The TGP is intended as a cap and the EC may move up to the cap, if it is a positive adjustment. If the cap is lower than the current average tariff, a reduction may be implemented.

6. On May 2, 2011, the Honorable Commission promulgated the Tariff

See application, page 7

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C) EXCLUDING PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE “S”

ALLEGATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY

14. Applicant repleads the foregoing allegations as may be material herein;

15. Applicant’s current DSM rates have been granted by the Honorable Commission in three (3) yearly tranches which started way back in 2010; 16. Over the years, the cost of its operations has significantly increased, not only as a logical effect of inflation as well as certain governmental requirements, but likewise due to the inevitable expansion of its distribution network brought about by the extension of its services to remote areas. More significantly, the cooperative has been implementing the Sitio Energization Program (SEP) of the Aquino government, such that the massive expansion of its distribution lines up to the remotest areas has considerably increased its operational and maintenance costs, not to mention the increased system loss which the cooperative absorbs. All these costs were not duly provided for in its current rates and the general funds being generated from its DSM revenues as granted under the RSEC-WR are no longer sufficient to cover these inevitable costs;

Other reliefs, just and equitable in the premises are likewise prayed for.

Pasig City, Metro Manila, November 10, 2017.

DECHAVEZ & EVANGELISTA LAW OFFICES Counsel for the Applicant Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LANECO) Unit 2008, 20th floor Tycoon Centre Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Tel. Nos. 9101587; 6619357 By:

17. Thus, the cooperative urgently needs additional funds to be able to cope with the rising costs of its operations;

RONALD RYAN A. SANDIGAN Roll of Attorneys No. 65412 PTR No. 2535281, January 16, 2017, Pasig City IBP No. 1035586, June 20, 2016, Masbate City IBP Lifetime No. 015204

18. Considering the foregoing, applicant respectfully prays that while the instant application is pending, it be granted a provisional authority to implement the proposed rates.

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COMPLIANCE WITH PRE-FILING REQUIREMENTS 19. Finally, in compliance with the ERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, applicant is likewise submitting herewith the following documents, which are being made integral parts hereof, to wit:

We, SHERWIN C. MAÑADA and ELMIRA G. OLAVIDES, both of legal age, Filipinos and with the same office address at the main office of the Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LANECO), Sagadan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, after being sworn to according to law, depose and state that: 1. We are the Project Supervisor/Acting General Manager and Board President, respectively, of the Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LANECO), duly authorized to represent the cooperative in filing the instant application, the corresponding Board Resolution is attached hereto; 2. We caused the preparation and filing of the foregoing Application; have read the allegations contained therein, and certify that the same are true and correct based on our personal knowledge as well as authentic records; 3. LANECO has not heretofore commenced any other action or proceedings involving the same issues and parties before any court, tribunal or quasijudicial agency; to the best of our knowledge no such action or proceeding is pending, and if we should learn that the same or similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending, we undertake to report such fact to this Honorable Commission, within five (5) days therefrom.

PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Commission that pending evaluation of the instant application or after due notice and hearing, as the case may be, LANECO be allowed to implement either of the following two (2) alternative proposed new rates for its Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges, to wit: B. WITH PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE “S”

Further, affiants sayeth naught.

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Bambi elated over back to back ‘SGLG’ win, thanks main actors CAPITOL C omp ound, Misamis Oriental--Misamis Oriental executive said it was impossible for his administration to grab anew the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for 2017 if not because of the people

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Gene editing inside the body

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NEW therapy will permanently alter DNA with no way to alter mistakes editing may cause but offers chances to tackle currently incurable metabolic diseases. Scientists have tried editing a gene inside the body for the first time in a bold attempt to tackle an incurable disease by permanently changing a patient’s DNA. Forty-four year-old Brian Madeux intravenously received billions of copies of a corrective gene and a genetic tool to cut his DNA in a precise spot. Signs of whether it is working may come in a month. Tests will confirm in three months.

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Bhagwani ug sa iyang staff sa ilang pagtabang kanato ug sa atong MODHA (Misamis Oriental Department Heads Association) headed

by Atty. Joy Lood-Mateo nga naningkamot gayud mahan-ay tanan nato papeles,” Governor Bambi Emano said.

(I thank DILG Misamis Oriental Provincial Director Edward Bhagwani and his staff for helping us and for the department heads led by lawyer Joy Lood-Mateo who worked hard to put all needed documents in order) Emano further said: “It only shows, not only because we are transparent, but also

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“Kung mosunod lamang gayud kita sa tanang kalagdaan sa pagpangalagad sa katawhan ug usab sa atong pagsubay ug dili sukwahi sa kalihukan sa national government, sayon lamang kanato ang pagkab-ot sa SGLG,” the governor added.

(If we just follow the rules and regulations in serving the people and in our pursuit and not against the activities of the national government, it easy for us to achieve the SGLG).

Misamis Oriental is along with seven other

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“Once t his amount is released, we are set to rehabilitate the old Hall of Justice and make it as pasalubong(souvenir) center and at the same time tourism center. But I am still tempted to put up a pasalubong and tourism center within the Capitol

EMANO

compound to constantly remind our employees to continue working and serve our people. But we will think of it once the money is already in our treasury,” Emano added. (PIO)

The role of physical activities in managing one’s stress

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SO it stands to reason that if your body feels better, so does your mind. Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins – chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers – and also improve the ability to sleep which in turn reduces stress.

The physical benefits of exercise – improving physi-

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Studies show that it is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration and at en-

hancing overall cognitive function. Ths can be especially helpful when stress has depleted your energy or ability to concentrate.

When stress affects the brain with its many nerve connections, the rest of the body feels the impact as well. Scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise has been shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate

and stabilize mood, improve sleep and improve self-esteem. Even five minutes of aerobic exercise can stimulate anti-anxiety effects.

Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well being which puts more pep in your step everyday. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. It pumps up your endorphins.

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Biblical reflection

Promises are made to be broken The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November17, 2017-Friday) Matthew 5:33-37-Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shall not forswear thyself, but shall perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for

it is the city of the great King. Neither shall thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil: Saying says, “Promises are made to be broken.”

There are many people in our society who are liars because they never fulfill

their promises. This scenario is always done in “borrowing money and in lending company.” In fact, “many establishments are closed and bankrupt due to broken promises.” Do you have loans and borrowed money? In Sirach 29:4-5-“debts must be paid” instead of making any promise to avoid sins. In James 5:12-But above all things, my brethren, swear not,

neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. This is true since human being is changeable in emotion and thinking. It is very easy for us to make statements but not showing it through our deeds.

Supposedly our words and actions are consistent. If our heart is full, our mouth

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You can do good only once your heart is good also.

This is my logic; to have Jesus in your heart who is the source of all goodness can make your whole life

Bro. Edcel L. Closas good and can enable you to do more Good.

Villar approves San Simon Road Project Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar has approved the proposed San Simon Diversion Road project in Barangay San Simon in Cagayan de Oro to connect Bagocboc Road in Barangay Bagocboc, Opol town in Misamis Oriental leading to Iligan City in the west and towns of Alubijid, El Salvador, Opol and Cagayan de Oro in the east.

Governor Bambi Emano said the P4-P6 billion-project will

commence in 2018 as what Sec. Villar has promised him during the inauguration of the Igpit-Cagayan de Oro coastal road project and the opening of the Agora-Gusa Coastal Road, November 10.

“This is the biggest news that I could share today with the media so far. We are so happy to note the Secretary’s approval of the proposed road project, which would ultimately decongest traffic build-ups in Misamis Oriental areas and in Cagayan de Oro,” the

governor told reporters after the regular flag-raising ceremony at the Capitol. Aside from this 10-kilometer road project, governor Emano said more projects are set to be poured by the DPWH in Misamis Oriental in the coming

months.

The governor said he is also appealing for the public’s understanding of the traffic congestion experienced by several motorists at the newly-opened Agora-Gusa Coastal Road: “Let’s give the

Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) a time to think.”

“Tagaan sa nato ug panahon sila si Atty. Egay Uy ug Engr.

Nonito Oclarit nga ilang matunan ang dagan sa trapeko diha sa atong bag-o nga coastal road.

Atong hangyuon ang tanan sa pagsabot. Then, let’s stop pointing fingers. Ang LGU (Cagayan de Oro) walay laing buhat kon dili pagtudlo kinsay sayop. Let’s start working with each other,” Governor Emano appealed.

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TEXT: 09178535958/850-13-24 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 1 Hall of Justice Libertad, Butuan City

PONCIANA L. LAYO-BULLECER, Petitioner, CIVIL CASE NO. 7621 For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage - v e r s u s \RONALDO J. BULLECER, Respondent.

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This is a petition for Declaration of Nullity of Marriage.

The petition briefly states the following:

That petitioner and respondent are of legal age, both Filipinos, married to each other, petitioner is a resident of P 3, Port Poyohon, Butuan City, while respondent P-1, Brgy Malibud, Gingoog City, parties contracted marriage on 27 January 1990, they have two children, the parties have not brought properties personal or real, of substantial values to the marriage, but that the properties that they have now like their residential house and lot and motor conveyances were acquired mainly through the hard work of the petitioner, petitioner having developed phobia over time due to physical, mental, psychological and emotional harm committed by the respondent, she got panic and feared for her life, respondent from the beginning, psychological incapacity prevented him from observing mutual love and respect, and from rendering mutual help and support.

Petitioner prays that after due notice and hearing, judgment be rendered declaring the marriage between the parties void ab initio. Ordering the Local Civil Registry of Butuan City and the The National Statistics Office/The National Registry of the Philippines to cancel or strike from their records the fact or documents relating to the marriage of the parties, as if nothing had never taken place. Ordering that the petitioner’s previous status as single and unmarried person be restored to her.

WHEREFORE, petitioner is ordered to cause the publication of this summons once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Gingoog City at the expense of the petitioner.

In addition, a copy of the summons shall be served on the respondent at his last known address by registered mail.

Respondent, Ronaldo J. Bullecer is hereby ordered to answer herein petition within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication.

SO ORDERED. Butuan City, Philippines, September 7, 2017.

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ENGAGING THE YOUTH THROUGH SPORTS ACTIVITIES – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ together with PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ, turned over two tempered glass basketball boards including two balls to Barangay Dampil, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental. VG Pelaez believes that engaging the youth through sports promotes a healthy lifestyle and camaraderie among residents and an effective deviant from illegal activities.

The activity was attended by Barangay Chairman ERLINDO CAGADAS, JR. and the members of the Barangay Council.

Provincial Board Member Jigjag G. Pelaez is the Vice Chair of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Youth and Sports.

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tian teachings, whoever will fight their leader will actually fight God and, because of that, would receive punishment The command to believers of God is to fervently pray for their leaders, even if these leaders turn out to be incompetent or violent or harsh. It is God who will act against these leaders if there is a necessity to act against them, and men are not allowed to do anything.

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drigo Duterte and President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting, ways to expand on their mutual commitment to free, fair and balanced trade that increases economic opportunity for all were discussed.

“The two leaders pledged to nurture economic ties, including private sector cooperation, to create jobs and opportunities for people in both countries,” the statement read.

The two states also recognized the importance of regular discussions under the US-Philippines Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to strengthen trade relationship by continuing to make progress in market access related to agricultural products, intellectual property, customs and labor, among others.

On the part of Washington, the Philippines’ interest in a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) was “welcomed” and both sides agreed to discuss the matter from page 1 further through the US– Philippines TIFA. (PNA) They asked for forgiveness on their act and wanted to connect with the relatives from page 3 of the aggrieved in an offer region and Mindanao to indemnify the incident. as well. Given the strategic This was strongly critilocation and as midpoint cized by the 4ID and has where east meets west in emphasized the criminal the city, it is vital for mov- liability of these NPAs to ing forward for the people include their violation to especially in northern Min- the only document that is danao. agreed upon by the GPH He also cited the political and the NDF including will to complete this project. the CPP and NPA which is LGUs are awakened al- the Comprehensive Agreeready for the national govt ment on Respect for Human to succeed local level must Rights and International give its support, the mayor Humanitarian Law (CARsaid.

HRIHL) that was signed in He said now is the time March 1998 at The Hague, we must learn to live peace the Netherlands. and harmony so progress “The killing of the inand growth will be achieved. fant and policeman – like For his part, Misamis other NPA executions – is Oriental Governor Yevgeny just plain murder,” said Vincente B.Emano said the MGen Ronald Villanuecoastal road was built to va, 4ID commander. The benefit not only the city and NPA’s actions and claims of also the province. Further, revolutionary are flagrant it will help ease traffic and violations of our law and help businesses in the city international law. If they and the province. wanted to offer indemnificaHe assured DPWH of the tion to the family, it would support of the provincial be best if they surrender government. the perpetrators to justice.

The mere fact that the NPAs are guilty of the murfrom page 4 der case, they shall be pun“IMPEACH TRUMP”, ished and put behind bars.

LIFE IN THE US WILL BE We will ensure that justice MORE MISERABLE: The will be given to the families only problem here is that, of the victims. There will be because of what these law- no let up on our operation.

NPA dastardly and demakers from the Democratic Party had done, more hard- liberately violated Part 4, ships will surely descend Article 4, Num 4 of CARupon more Americans and HRIHL which clearly states all others who have taken up that civilian population and residences in the US. Life civilians shall be treated as in that country is now very such and shall be distinproblematic, but because guished from combatants of this movement to oust and, together with their Trump, it will still turn for property, shall not be the object of attack. They shall the worse.

Why? Because the filing likewise be protected from of the impeachment com- indiscriminate strafing and plaint against Trump (or use of landmines.”

In the last part of their against any other president anywhere for that matter) statement, the hoax NPA is considered, in Christian spokesperson also underdoctrine, to be violently lined that the innocent contrary to the commands civilians have been vicof God. According to Chris- timized by the AFP after

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Friday, November 17, 2017 using airstrikes, bombings, and indiscriminate firing during the Marawi siege.

“This part will lead us to the conclusion that the NPA are really siding the MAUTE Terror Group. Because for one, the AFP only used precision ordnance such as air assets, mortars, and individual firearms on the location of the terrorists which the NPA described in their statement as innocent civilians,” said Villanueva.

He also said, “Innocent civilians who beheads, rape, and torture people. Innocent civilians who kill and injure soldiers. Innocent civilians who created havoc and terrorized the peace-loving people of Marawi. These are for the NPAs are the innocent civilians that shall be protected. (4ID/PA)

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NPA spokesperson Jorge “Ka Oris” Madlos. MindaNews file photo by ARIES SANDINO M. MORDENO Capt. Norman Tagros, 403rd Infantry Brigade spokesperson said the baby girl was with her mother on a Toyota Fortuner that was following a police vehicle.

He said the girl’s mother was unscathed but her five other civilian companions were wounded in the attack.

“We hope that the aggrieved families and friends could find it in their hearts, however difficult, to accept our profound apologies. The local NPA unit is already exerting efforts to make amends including extending necessary indemnification,” Madlos said.

“The higher NPA command has already initiated an investigation in order to identify the weaknesses and mistakes and draw lessons to avoid a repeat of such an unfortunate incident,” he said.

He added that “in waging armed revolution, all units of the NPA abide by the policy of giving the highest regard to the rights of civilians and should take pains to ensure that civilians are protected from harm.”

On Sunday, suspected NPA rebels staged another ambush in Barangay Rogongon, Iligan City, leaving an Army sergeant dead and his companion wounded.

In Surigao del Norte, the NPA abducted two policemen in Barangay Bad-as, Placer town on Monday afternoon.

Police provincial director Senior Supt. Anthony Maghari identified the policemen as Police Officer 2 John Paul Doverte and Police Officer 2 Alfredo Degamon. (MindaNews)

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and the Rio Verde boils down to “money.”

Whether the suspicion that money exchange hands in the signing of the MetropacCOWD contract, the readers might have the right answers.

After all, the CYNOSURE is not privy to the Metropac-

COWD contract.

Like many other doubts, there might be reason to believe that the COWD’ Board of Directors did not act on its own when the MetropacCOWD contract was signed.

The management of the water district, could easily get away with the accusation because it is the Board of Directors that decide on the district’s policy matters – including the approval of loans and contracts.

Opposition City Councilor Leon Gan, hinted that the “unseen hand” behind the Board of Directors is City Mayor Oscar Moreno.

Gan made the contention on the ground that members of the Board are appointed by the City Executive. Moreno, however, vehemently denied any hand in the MetropacCOWD contract, saying that the district’s Board of Directors is an independent body.

Whatever happens, the Cagayanons are certainly behind Judith and the City Councilors who are fighting for the annulment of the Metropac-COWD contract.

It is the usual response because when the interest of the common good is at stake, the people would unite to protect the public interest. -0Email reactions/comments: crisguardian@yahoo.com

in contrast to the existing P 10.45 per cubic meter charged by the Rio Verde.

He said that the Metropac-COWD is beclouded with questionable dealings, which is tantamount to cornering the bulk water supply when there are other players who could offer a much cheaper water rates.

It was also found out that the Metropac would get the bulk water supply from the Rio Verde. Rio Verde is currently providing a daily 40,000 bulk water supplies to the COWD at P 10. 45 per cubic meters while the Metropac would provide 100,000 bulk water supplies daily at a rate of P 16.35 per cubic meter.

The Cagayan De Oro Water Technology Inc. has sent a proposal to the City Council to supply the bulk water needs of the water district at a cheaper cost of P 8.00 per cubic meter, but twice higher as much as the Metropac could deliver the bulk water supply to the COWD. Judith said that aside from the local legislators, he also included himself as among the complainants. “I am want of the complainants of the case because I believed, we have a strong case,” Judith said.

He said that the Metropac-COWD contract is expected to commence from page 1 in January next year, but new contract, the Me- he would see to it that the tropac charged P 16.35 contract would be nullified per cubic meter of water or obtained a Temporary

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Restraining Order (TRO) to prevent its implementation pending the resolution of the PCC case.

Aside from filing a case to nullify the MetropacCOWD contract, there are also plans to charge the members of the water district’s Board of Directors with anti-graft charges before the Office of the Ombudsman, Judith case.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that upon the death of UBALDO YANE who died intestate on October 16, 1993, at Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, that the deceased left no known debts and left the following property as his estate: “A parcel of coconut land, Cad. Lot No. 37488 located in Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, assessed and declared for taxation purposes under TAX DECLARATION NO. 021829; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE , made and executed by AVELINA A. YANE, of legal age, single, and a resident of Lapad, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; For and in consideration of the sum of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) Philippine currency in hand paid to me to my entire satisfaction by Spouses Jojo Saplot and Eufemia N. Saplot, of legal age, Filipino and residents of Target Range, Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, I hereby SELL, CEDE and CONVEY unconditionally the above-described property including all improvements existing thereon; Under Notary Public of Atty. Robert W. Raypon; Per Doc. No. 225; Page No. 45; Book No. II; Series of 2014.

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Heirs of Pastor P. Ilogon Sr point to the sign of the road to the Laguindingan Integrated Bus Terminal named after their grandfather, with Laguindigan Mayor Dadoy Obsioma and Local Government Unit (LGU) representative Carol Neri of Misamis Oriental. (RMN, NPN)

Heirs of Pastor P. Ilogon Sr. donate lot for access road

Laguindingan names road after WW II patriot, philanthropist

By Mike Baños, Editor-at-Large

LAPAD, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental-The Municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, has honored a resident World War II Hero and Philanthropist by naming the access road to the new Laguindingan Integrated Bus Terminal after him.

Heirs of Pastor P. Ilogon, Sr. unveiled the signage for the Pastor P. Ilogon Sr. Avenue in a simple program held Wednesday morning at the junction of the 15 x 750 meter road with the Iligan-Cagayan-

Butuan Highway.

The 11,250 square meter lot was part of the estate of the late Pastor P. Ilogon Sr. and was donated in his behalf by his heirs, more specifically, the families of Jesus Ilogon and Pastor Ilogon,Jr. represented by media personality Dolly Ilogon.

“Having inherited some of the previous lands from our father Jesus “Jake” Ilogon, eldest son of my Lolo Pastor, we his children: myself, Rene, Jecky, Nonoy, Peppet and Jinggoy along with See DONATE, page 11