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The amount represents the initial tranche of aid to be provided by the Japanese government for the MMSP, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The exchange of notes for the railway project was signed during the bilateral meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Monday on the sidelines of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The exchange of notes signifies that the details of the project and its financing have been settled paving way for the signing of the loan agreement on January next year.

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“The Exchange of Notes and Loan Agreements for subsequent tranches will be signed as the project advances in implementation,” the DOTr said in a statement Thursday. The PHP355.6 billion MMSP will have fourteen stations from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City up to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with its groundbreaking expected by fourth quarter of 2018. The subway system is envisioned to be an underground mass transportation system connecting major business districts and government centers which is expected to serve 370,000 passengers See subway, page 11

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IDPs in evac jubilant after first Maswarah By Jose EG Michael U. Lacre

MARAWI CITY - The Philippine Information AgencyTask Force Bangon Marawi (PIA-TFBM) together with the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Marawi City administered their first-ever Maswarah Info-tainment and Service Caravan to different evacuation centers in Marawi and Iligan City. “The Maswarah is part of the support activities that the information management and strategic communication support group is giving to Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) and the member agencies of local government units (LGUs). This is our way of communicating with the people,” says Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director General Harold E. Clavite in forwarding the opportunity of conducting this event and in giving significant services for the IDPs.

The two-day event under the control of strategic communication support group addresses two sets of audiences which consist of the general public and the affected communities. The main activity which is a part of the communication and messaging that PIA is giving to the affected families and communities especially to the children is entertaining and imparting values through their regular puppet show program. Through the efforts of the Puppet Theater under the communications group of PIA-Central Office, they are able to touch the hearts and inspire the minds of the evacuees especially the children who are delightful to witness a live animation. “We want to give them an opportunity to be happy and find joy. Kasi ang mga bata they have suffered so much,

they were in pain. And then this time gusto natin silang bigyan ng pagkakataon na maging bata ulit at maenjoy yung pagiging bata. Makikipaglaro tayo sa kanila at makikipagtawanan,” said Clavite. [We want to give them an opportunity to be happy and find joy. Because these children have suffered so much and they were in pain. This time, we want to give them an opportunity to what it feels to be a child again and let them enjoy. We will play and laugh with them.] Clavite also said that the show contains good values and manners through the story that they have reflected and intermission numbers that will initiate interaction to the kids. He also explained that the show is an additional contribution in terms of psychosocial and educational intervention. “Masaya ako na nakakita kami ng puppet show dahil

matagal na itong na-trauma ang mga tao ko dito pati mga bata sa barangay. Kung masaya yung mga constituent ko, masaya na rin ako.” said Basak Malutlut Chairwoman, Jamella Indol Saro who also commences the initial return of children in Basak Elementary School with the collaboration of the school principal, Noraida L. Arobinto. [I am happy that we witnessed a puppet show because my people especially the children experienced a long-termed trauma. If my constituents are happy, I am also happy.] In different evacuation centers, the IDPs also expressed their heart-warming messages and gratefulness because of the productions that the PIA has invested. “Dito sa nagaganap na activities nito, nakakatulong din sa totoo lang sa amin lalo na sa mga IDPs at sa See jubilant, page 11

Residents check out on Tuesday, 7 November 2017, a house heavily damaged during the five-month war in Marawi City. Residents of nine out of the city’s 96 barangays who sought refuge in evacuaton centers or in relatives’ houses in neighboring towns and cities have returned home after five months. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo

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ALS: Unable to Attend Formal School? By: Larry R. Labay, MAED

We c a n n o t d e ny t h e fact that many Filipinos today are unfortunate enough to have the privilege to attend and finish formal basic education due to many reasons. S om e d rop out f rom s cho ol b e c au s e t he i r parents would require them to help in tilling the land, others are demotivated due to lack of moral support from their families, some go tired of walking miles away from home and even cross rivers just to reach school, while others just don’t have financial assistance needed to be able to finish school, and call themselves “out of school youth”. The government believed in the power of education to change lives, and so they came up with such a wonderful idea. Since every Filipino has the right to free basic education, the government established a system that would provide all Filipinos the chance to have access to finish basic education in a way that fits to their situations and needs. Alternative Learning System or ALS is a non-formal education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, librar ies or at home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS Coordinators, instr uctional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the

learners and facilitators. It is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction. When one do es not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternate or substitute. Through the effort of the government and for all the people involve on t his proj e c t, t he y made ever y Filipino’s impossible dream possible. Filipino who has a d re am of f i nish i ng school does not need to walk miles away from home just to att e n d a c l a s s b e c au s e the school itself knocks on their doors. Those who are forced to stop studying to help their parents in their farm can now attend class in their most flexible t i me. F i na l ly, s cho ol now becomes accessible. Even though most of the instructional managers are volunteer teachers, t h e y n e ve r go we ar y and find solace to the fact they might be able to change at least one life ever y day. Thanks to our modern heroes who devote themselves for this unselfish effort of br i n g i n g br i g ht e r future to every Filipino.

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A world without fossil fuels? As yesterday’s (November 17, 2017) news go: “President Duterte has changed heart and now gave the Department of Energy the green light to consider plans to reactivate the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. Allow me to ask: Is it possible to fulfill all our global energy needs with renewables only? And which technologies work best to help us transition to a world without fossil fuels? Scientists give answers at COP23, which is still ongoing in Bonn/Germany at this moment. “A full decarbonization of the electricity system by 2050 is possible for lower system cost than today based on available technology,” said Christian Breyer, who heads a team of international

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age are the main drivers of securing the global energy supply. Solar PV’s share of total power supply is expected to rise from 37 percent in 2030 to almost 70 percent by 2050, the study said. Wind energy would make up 18 percent, hydropower 8 percent and bioenergy 2 percent of the total global energy mix by 2050, according to the scientists’ estimates. The energy mix would of course look slightly different in areas with a lot of wind and fewer hours of sunshine, such as in Europe’s and Asia’s northern regions. And here are several Germany’s climate innovators: A sunny future for e-cars? To guarantee access to electricity day and night

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reliable storage is of course a must. According to Breyer’s simulation, about 30 percent of overall demand in 2050 will be met by storage output and 95 percent of that, in turn, will be covered by batteries alone. The study’s authors have calculated with a global population of almost 10 billion people by 2050 - that means the world’s hunger for power is expected to double as a result. Twice as many new jobs? Maybe These changes are obviously helping with air quality and overall a more See fossil, page 11

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

Duterte must now step into the MRT mess

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon…” (Isaiah EDITORIAL 55:7, the Holy Bible). ALLAN M. MEDIANTE -oooEditor-in-Chief “MRT SAB OTEURS ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ SHOULD NOT LIVE ONE Editor-at-large Executive Editor MINUTE LONGER”: If it is true that the incident MARK FRANCISCO involving the separation of Lifestyle Editor a coach of the MRT from its GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit companion coaches while it Motoring Editor Photo Journalist was travelling southwards PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN enroute to Pasay City on Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga Thursday was caused by sabotage, as Undersecre Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING tary Cesar Chavez of the Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor Department of Transporta AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA tion (DOTr) is claiming, it Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant would be to the best interest of MRT riders that MRT RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO operations are stopped in the Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor meantime that the coaches ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO are being subjected to in NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Legal Counsel Legal Counsel

researchers at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) in Finland. Breyer and his team looked at data from all over the world, such as energy consumption, demographic development and weather. They also analyzed which technologies are expected to be the cheapest in the next three decades. “Energy transition is no longer a question of technical feasibility or economic viability, but of political will,” Breyer added. Breyer’s team and NGO Energy Watch Group (EWG) presented their findings at COP23 in Bonn. And I learned: falling costs give rise to solar power. Why? Due to rapidly falling costs, solar photovoltaic (solar PV) and battery stor-

spection. The very lives, safety, and welfare of hundreds of thousands of passengers using MRT everyday are being put at unnecessary risk with each trip on its coaches. If the coaches are not inspected right away and MRT trips are not stopped, certain death awaits our hapless countrymen if a bigger accident hits. At the same time, DOTr should exert all efforts to identify the saboteurs. They must be immediately removed from the service, sued for graft, and are stopped from being named to any other government post again all their lives. If they have any record of shabu abuse, they should be made to suffer the fate of hundreds of shabu users who ended up liquidated, my barber told me, since these saboteurs do not have

any right to live longer than one minute. -ooo DUTERTE MUST NOW INTERVENE IN THE MRT MESS: On the other hand, newsman Rolly T. Carandang made a call in his Facebook account for President Duterte to intervene in the MRT problem now. Here was what Carandang wrote: “…Duterte should (now) personally take charge of the MRT’s very serious illness which his valedictorian classmate DOTr Secretary Art Tugade miserably failed to cure. “It seems Tugade lacks practical knowledge to address this malady. Admittedly, MRT’s pestering problem was inherited from (the) previous PNoy administration but it’s nonsense to repeatedly blame the unlamented previous administration…

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“I think Mr President, you have to overhaul not just the MRT but the (entire) DOTr, including its head, Tugade, that you trust so much but can’t deliver. If you successfully defeated the well armed Maute and ISIS terrorists in Marawi City, there’s no reason why you cant prescribe a solution to MRT trouble where bullets are not needed but your strong political will…” I think Rolly has a point, yes Mr. President? -ooo DO WE KNOW HOW TO SEEK THE HELP OF GOD? With the messy environment afflicting the country nowadays, Filipinos are now at a loss as See mrt, page 11

Think A Minute

Father and Friend

Think a minute…Recently on TV I watched an interview of a man named Kuklinski who is in prison for murder. This man has tortured and killed more than 100 people. He was interviewed by a professional counselor who explained that Kuklinski became a murderer mainly because of the kind of parents who raised him. Kuklinski’s father often beat him terribly for simply no reason, and Kuklinski’s mother never showed him any love at all. After years of painful torture and abuse, Kuklinski eventually had no conscience. He says that is why he did not feel anything or care at all about the 100 people he

tortured and killed. Since he has never been loved or had even one friend, he says the only thing that keeps him going in life is his hate for other people. Another man, Henry Luce, had a very different father than Kuklinski’s. Henry Luce is the man who started the very successful Time-Life company which published both Time and Life magazines. In fact, many people think that Henry Luce has probably influenced world opinion more than any other publisher in history. Luce often talked about his years as a missionary’s son growing up in China. When he was a young boy, he and his father went for a long

walk and talked almost every evening. He said: “My father treated me as if I was an adult.” Henry said that his close relationship with his Dad was more than just between a father and son; they were close friends. You know, our children will become like the people who spend the most time with them being their friend. This is often why a te enager ma kes b ad choices. He follows the example of other teenagers because they spend more time being his friend than his parents do. Jesus Christ shocked everybody when he said that God created us to be not only his children, but also His close friends.

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Jesus said God loves us so much that He wants us to spend time with Him every day and feel so close to Him that we call Him “Dad.” And today, if you will ask Jesus to forgive you for living your own way, He will make you God’s child and friend. Then, as we learn to live Jesus’ way, we who are fathers can learn to become the loving dad and friend our children need. Just Think a Minute…

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Cagayan de Oro City – To broaden the market reach of organic products grown and produced in Northern Mindanao, a Regional Organic Trade Fair (ROTF) is staged on November 17-19, 2017 at the SM City Mall, Pueblo de Oro, Upper Carmen, here in the city. A total of 28 exhibitors will be participating, coming from the city, municipal and provincial local government units (LGUs) and the private sector, will showcase their certified organic and naturally-grown products and other valueadding and product innovations locally produced in region 10. This activity is also in line with Proclamation No. 1030, s. 2015, declaring the month of November of every year as the ‘Organic Agriculture (OA) Month’. “Annually, we conduct this trade fair to focus our attention on the importance of OA as a viable farming system for development, environmental conservation, and health protection of farmers, consumers, and the public,” Carlene C. Collado, CPA, officer-incharge regional director

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of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) said. He added that it serves as a mechanism for agricultural producers and processors to change their mindset on farming as merely subsistence

to a sustainable business enterprise. “Once they will reap the fair returns for their products, the only option that they have is to drive themselves towards producing and growing in order to meet the demands of the market,”

Collado explained. The LGU exhibitors comprise the provincial LGUs of Misamis Oriental, who will be promoting and selling turmeric powder and duck eggs; Lanao del Norte - assorted varieties of rice; Bukidnon - vegetables

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and rice; and Misamis Occidental - kakanin and bottled processed fishery products; and the city LGU of Cagayan de Oro - fresh vegetables and fishery products. Adding to the roster of LGU exhibitors are the barangay and municipal food terminals of Highland Fresh - flavored milk and vegetables and LGU Salay - fruits and vegetables, respectively. Further, the Organic Trading Post of Kauswagan - fruits and vegetables will also be displaying. Meanwhile, the private sector will also feature their respective agri-fishery products, namely: Quadro Onse - cranberry juice and planting materials; Engallado’s Nature Farm and Natural Food Products - assorted processed rice by-products; Agay-Ayan Multi-Purpose Cooperative - coconut sugar; Miel de Oro – honey and dragon fruit; Limonero Fruit Drinks - lemon juice; Gats Garden - fruit juice and cheese; NAS AgriCom - turmeric, salabat and ginger; VOPPTA black rice; Queensland Farm - fruits and herbs; Kape Napalit - ground coffee; and GreenMinds

Inc. - peanuts. Completing the list of exhibitors are Venida Farm – herbs and dragon fruit; Buhian Diversified Farm - virgin coconut oil, coco sugar, fruit tree seedlings and duck eggs; Binahon Agro Farm fruit tree seedlings and processed vegetables; Kape Maramag - ground coffee; NM Foods - banana chips; Firestar Dream Concoctions – condiments and honey; Gran Molucas - bottled palapa and processed meat; Alomah’s Garden – herbs and vegetables and Marvelous Organic Resources - farm inputs and sweet corn. “With the participation of our different exhibitors, the visiting public will not only have the opportunity to patronize the organic products of the region, but they will also serve as our advocates for the further promotion and development of OA,” the regional director further remarked. Now on its fourth year, the ROTF is spearheaded by the DA-RFO 10 through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division and Organic Agriculture Program.

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ASEAN Summit opened new doors for PH: Businessmen By Mary Judaline Partlow

DUMAGUETE CITY – Members of the business community in Negros Oriental lauded the Philippines’ hosting of the recently concluded 31st ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Summit and Related Meetings. They expressed hopes that this will bring more opportunities to the country to be able to compete with neighbors in the region in business and economy. Edward Du, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), said Tuesday evening that “the Philippines, as host of the ASEAN Business Summit, has opened up new doors, new opportunities, and hopefully new markets for our MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises).” “The biggest good news is the announcement of PRRD (President Rodrigo RoaDuterte) to provide new funds for MSMEs in next year’s budget,” he added. Du said the ASEAN dream of “Prosperity for All” can only be achieved if critical MSME problems are first addressed. This, he said, could be done through the following: ease of doing business between and among ASEAN countries e.g., Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) red tape licensing issues, customs standardization and simplification, visa processing, connectivity issues, and logistics issues; eliminating all barriers to free trade among the 10 ASEAN nations; and

providing digital connectivity in remote rural areas where the poorest of the poor live. With the hope that there would be no more red tape for MSMEs and the government funding as promised by the President, MSMEs have a “better chance for competing with our ASEAN neighbors,” he pointed out. Otherwise, if red tape continues and there will still be poor digital connectivity, the ASEAN dream for Prosperity for All will remain a dream, Du stressed. He cited the case of the FDA which has only one staff assigned to cover the provinces of Negros Oriental and Siquijor. Just getting a Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) from FDA is a “nightmare”, he said, citing as an example a local brand of vinegar popularly known locally as “Sukang Tisoy.” A grocery at a mall here has directed that Sukang Tisoy-labelled bottles be taken down from the shelves die to the absence of an FDA-CPR. For his part, Sukang Tisoy owner Danilo Cabahug, who is employed at the Perpetual Help Community Cooperative, Inc. (PHCCI), described the holding of ASEAN Summit as a “brilliant idea.” “With the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, the region is expected to be one of the world’s strongest economy,” he said. Cabahug raised the concern of whether the Philippines will be “in the longer end of the stick.” “We are talking about free

flow of goods, services and capital and other resources. Are we ready?” he asked. He said retail outlets in the Philippines are now being flooded with ASEAN products against the small volume of exported Philippine products. “History tells us that there has always been a trade deficit (more import and less export) for decades now,” he pointed out, adding that competition with regional peers must be addressed before all food MSMEs “will die.’” Phil Calumpang, Dumaguete branch manager of real estate giant Filinvest, said that “regardless of the issues and political views that greatly divide us today, the Philippines has already become an undeniable integral part of the ASEAN and the world.” “Being one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, we have shown the world how important our presence and our contribution is to the global economy,” he said. He cited the presence of United States’ President Donald Trump and other world leaders during the summit as a “testament” to this. “I would just like to echo, though, what billionaire Enrique Razon (had) to say about the ASEAN summit, that it is there every year but we do not do something about it.” C alumpang said the greater challenge now is “to bridge the gap between government and its people” and “perhaps feel its presence through individual economic growth, rather than just a yearly summit.” (PNA)

Asia-Pacific region”.  “The two sides decided to further deepen the extensive US-Philippine economic relationship,” said a joint statement released by the Department of Foreign Affairs.  During President Rodrigo 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 USPhilippines 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 further through the US–Philippines TIFA. (PNA)

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and People’s Republic of China State Council Premier Li Keqiang share a light moment after they make their joint press statement following the signing ceremony of various memorandum of understanding (MOUs) in Malacañan Palace on November 15, 2017. ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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MANILA -- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China have agreed to promote seamless connectivity through cruise and yacht tourism to boost tourist arrivals between them. In a joint statement on tourism cooperation available on the ASEAN website, ASEAN and China also agreed to facilitate twoway traffic between and beyond ASEAN and China and further improve and liberalize air connectivity. They both agreed to support the development of quality tourism through the promotion of tourism industry standards and programs for sustainable tourism. Moreover, they both support the participation

of business communities and other tourism segments in travel marts, exhibitions and tourism festivals. One way to do this, according to ASEAN and China, is by encouraging the strengthening of cooperation linkages among the education and training institutions in areas such as tourism information exchange, and human resource development. Recognizing the importance of the tourism industry, ASEAN and China also vowed to establish a high-level cooperation mechanism between

relevant tourism authorities to be convened on a regular basis. ASEAN and China will also cooperate in facilitating travel and tourist visits, and sharing of data and tourism statistics. F i n a l l y, t h e y w i l l encourage greater flows of tourists between ASEAN and China through joint promotion campaigns. This statement was released during the 20th ASEAN-China Summit held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on Monday. (PNA)

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AC Energy, Kennedy Renewable light up MSU Tawi-Tawi

Ayala’s latest social venture brings the benefits of solar energy to one of the most far-flung islands of the Philippines

ar from commercial grids and power lines, the island of Tawi-Tawi sits at the southernmost part of the Philippines. In this remote province, only 30% of the population has access to electricity, which is predominantly sourced from diesel generators. Due to the unstable electric supply, the island experiences rolling blackouts that stunt the progress and slow down the delivery of essential services, such as health and education. For the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi—whose vision is to be a center of excellence in Fisheries, Marine

and Maritime Science and Engineering, and Oceanography— this means that the quality of their educational program is undermined and that the productivity of their students is often disrupted. Working with MSU, AC Energy has partnered with Kennedy Renewable + Technology Corp. to address the power shortage and provide the school with solar panels. AC Energy, whose recent focus in the development of renewable energy, provided technical and financial support, with Kennedy acting as the main developer and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the project.

Seven campus buildings were outfitted with solar panels, hybrid inverters and batteries, providing not only 141kW capacity to the university, but also energy storage capability. The system works in tandem with the local power supply, thereby reducing the impact of electrical disruptions and lowering the school’s cost of electricity. “The successful launch of this project highlights the reality of conglomerates successfully working with small companies that labor under challenging circumstances to promote sustainable development. This installation is a living, although modest,

testament of how organizations like AC Energy and Kennedy Renewable + Technology Corp. solve real problems of power shortages that affect critical institutions in remote areas. Many more projects like this will help advance the cause of energy derived from sources that are replenished by nature,” said Dr. Philip Ella Juico, Chairman of Kennedy Renewable + Technology Corp. This renewable source of power enhances MSU’s role, as the only university in the province, in providing quality education despite the inefficiencies in the current local power situation. In these far-flung areas, access to electricity

is directly linked to access to education. As the island’s sole institution for higher education, MSU Tawi-Tawi is now closer to its goal of producing experts in fisheries and agriculture, which are key drivers of their local industry. AC Energy’s President & CEO, Eric T. Francia added “Our company sees great value in not only providing electricity to far-flung regions of our country, but also to critical institutions of growth like MSU. Partnering with Kennedy Renewable and MSU to stabilize their campus’ power supply directly impacts the quality of education that the school’s students will re-

ceive. We are excited about the possibilities energy can provide—especially to the education of our future generation.” AC Energy is one of the fastest growing businesses of Ayala Corporation with more than US$ 1 billion of invested and committed capital, with investments in renewable energy and conventional power. AC Energy is positioned to exceed 2,000 MW of attributable generation capacity and scale up its renewable energy portfolio to over 1,000 MW by 2020. AC Energy is expanding beyond the Philippines and expected to grow its presence in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets.

Basak Malutlut, Marawi Poblacion, Buadi Sacayo, Marinaut, Datu Saber, Moriatao Loksadato, Tampilong, Matampay, and Panggao Saduc. As of Nov. 15, the DSWD-10 has recorded 182,014 IDPs in Northern Mindanao 20,268 of which are staying here, and 95,011 in Iligan City. Cardona said many of the evacuees come from the towns in Lanao del Sur surrounding Marawi, who also fled their homes following the fighting between extremists and government forces there. Like the IDPs from

Marawi, these evacuees also received food packs and other assistance from government and private agencies, she said. In fact, she added, many of them are holding more than one Disaster Assistance and Family Access Card (Dafac), a document that evacuees must present to avail of the aid packages. Cardona said unscrupulous individuals had exploited the aid distribution system because the DSWD didn’t require proof of residency and other requirements. “We just ask them their names. We

understand at the time since most of them left their identification cards as they were in a hurry to leave their homes in Marawi,” she said. Upon returning to Marawi, evacuees must first register with their village chiefs for proper documentation so that they could avail of cash and non-cash assistance, said Norainie Altao, project evaluation officer of CSWD-Marawi. “They (evacuees) must appear before their barangay chairman so they can be included in the barangay profiling or else they will not be included

in the distribution of assistance,” Altao said, adding that many of the village offices in Marawi are already functioning. She said the returning IDPs are entitled to receive food aid good for one month and P5,000 in cash. But the main concern of the IDPs, Altao said, is that they are finding it hard to go back to their hometown due to transportation expenses, although the city government of Cagayan de Oro had expressed its willingness to provide vehicles that would take them to Marawi. (PNA/ Jigger J. Jerusalem)

Gov’t agencies verify Marawi IDP list By JIGGER JERUSALEM, PNA

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-10 (DSWD-10) said government agencies are finalizing the list of internally displaced persons (IDPs) before they could go back to Marawi City, amid reports of non-Marawi residents availing of assistance intended only for evacuees. At present, a team from the local government units and local and regional social welfare and development offices are conducting the mapping of houses

in Marawi, especially those damaged due to the conflict, to verify the names of its owners. Reports have surfaced that many of those claiming to be IDPs—both home-based and those living in evacuation centers—are actually not residents of Marawi, said Virginia Cardona, DSWD-10 disaster management focal person. DSWD-10 said at least nine Marawi barangays, dubbed as “Cluster 1,” were now open to returning residents, namely,

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Igpit bridge boosts MisOr tourism

he tou r i sm i n dustry in Misamis Oriental is seen to improve with the inauguration of a new bridge in Opol town. Regional Director Virgilio C. Eduarte of the Department of Public Works and Highways (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 OroIligan 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 progressive approach due to phase by phase funding releases and to 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 Misa-

mis Oriental, said director Eduarte. For his part, Opol town Mayor Maximino B.Seno said this is a milestone for Opol since this is the beginning of the progress of our town. Mayor Seno said that being the beneficiary of this town we are ver y happy and acknowledge DPWH. “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

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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ROBERT RONMIL P. ABAS CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Applicant/s (2017-10-2417)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for issuance for certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of FOUR(4)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 6, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) Days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Nov. 18, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City PIO E. RELLIBO Applicant/s

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JOCELYN S. SIA Applicant/s

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 6, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with Substitution of unit/s to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: Nov. 18, 2017

CASE NO.R10-EV-PUJ 2017-11-2730

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-11-2740

the more investors coming in, tourism will surely boost. Mayor S eno further 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 hoped that in the future of DPWH we will be considerate to them. What they are 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 beginning 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) ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing Applicant FERNANDO R. ESTILLORE,with the Case No.2016-10-2341(2011-101719)with the exact route, for Extension of validity of certificate of Public Convenience with Change Mode of Service from UV EXPRESS SERVICE not as publish. OUR APOLOGY-LTFRBX-CDOC ERRATUM

Exec recognizes main actors of MisOr back-to-back SGLG win Misamis Oriental executive said it was impossible for his administration to g rab ane w t he S e a l of G o o d L o ca l G overnance (SGLG) for 2017 i f n o t b e c au s e o f t h e people who offered their time and effort to grab this once-in-a-lifetime achievement. “Pasalamat kita daku uyamot kang (Depar tment of Interior and Local Government – Misamis Oriental) Provincial Director Edward Bhagwani ug sa iyang staff sa ilang pagtabang kanato u g s a a t o n g M O D HA (Misamis Oriental Depar tment Heads Association) headed by Atty. Joy Lood-Mateo nga naningkamot gayud mahanay 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 ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing Applicant CHERRY C. BARROS, with the Case No. 2016-0-2348,with the exact of Year of Hearing instead of JANUARY 5, 2017, not as publish. OUR APOLOGY-LTFRBX-CDOC ERRATUM

The Notice of Hearing Applicant, ROSARIO T. PAJEOriginal Grantee-Deceased/ DOMINGO PAJE-Applicant Surviving heirs,/ROSARIO PAJE with the Case No. 2016-10-2244(2006-101522)With the exact Month and Dates of hearing istead of December 1, 2017 Not as publish. OUR APOLOGY LTFRBX-CDOC

The Notice of Hearing Applicant HAIDEE A. CABRESTANTE, with the Case No. 2016-10-2408(2006-101659)with the exact Route and the Hearing dates,To Extend the validity of CPC to operate service on the line ;MAGSAYSAY TO MEDINA via GINGOOG CITY and vice versa with the use of One(1)units not as publish. OUR APOLOGY-LTFRB10-CDOC

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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EDDIE P. DE GUZMAN CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-11-2700

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Relocation Site –Indahag and vice versa with the use of FOUR(4)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) Days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;RBC;MACABALAN TO AGORA –LIMKETKAI SHOPPING CENTER-VELEZ and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 17th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;ROUTE B;COGON MARKET TO PIER-GAISANO-VELEZ and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 17th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;TALISAY TO TAGOLOAN and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) Days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 17th day on November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;DIVISORIA TO PN ROA –CALAANAN –RELOCATION and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 17th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: Nov. 18, 2017

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MDN: Nov. 18, 2017

hard to put all needed documents in order) Governor Emano further said: “It only shows, not only because we are transparent, but also we are responsive to the programs of the national government.” “Kung mosuno d la mang gayud kita sa tanang kalagdaan sa pagpangalagad sa katawhan ug usab sa atong pagsubay ug dili sukwahi sa kalihukan sa n at i o n a l g ov e r n m e nt , sayon lamang kanato ang pagkab-ot sa SGLG,” the governor added. (If we just follow the rules and regulations in ser ving 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 provinces that received the SGLG. The municipalities of Alubijid, Salay ; and the cities of El Salvador and Gingoog. The SGLG seal, according to the governor, is built-in with P7 million cash prize to be used in the implementation of s e v e r a l pro g r a m s a n d projects of the provincial government. “Once this 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 compound to constantly remind our employees to c ont i nu e work i ng and s e r ve ou r p e opl e . But we will think of it once the money is already in our treasur y,” Governor Emano added. (PIO)

MDN: Nov. 18, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 23, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7th day of November 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Nov. 18, 2017

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AVAO CIT Y -The Army’s 10th Infantry Division clarified that only two of the supposed four soldiers nabbed in a buy-bust operation against illegal drugs in Tagum City were legitimate members of their military unit. This was clarified by 10th ID spokesperson,Capt. Jerry Lamosao, who identified the two as Corporal Cristiuto Macagubang Jr. assigned at the 3rd Infantry Battalion in Barangay Malagos, Baguio District and SCAA John Rey Mission, a member of Task Force Davao. “Kadtong duha nagpaila lang nga sundalo og naay dala nga fake AFP ID (The other two were just posing as soliders and they brought along with then fake AFP ID), Lamosao said referring to suspects identified by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 11 (PDEA 11) Cpl. John Louie T. Segovia, Sgt. Albin A. Binondo, who both claimed to ne assigned at the 10th ID. He said the names of the suspects are not part of the Army’s roster or in any AFP unit. “The 10th ID does not tolerate the illegal activity of a soldier if there is any especially if it involves illegal drug,” he said. He said their division is conducting drug test in coordination with PDEA and some were already discharge from service. “We cooperate with the

authorities and encourage our troops and always reminded them not to be involved in illegal drugs,” he said. In an interview, Binondo admitted that he and Segovia are not soldiers. He added that their AFP Identification cards seized by PDEA 11 are fake. Binondo said the identification cards were only given to them by a certain Jay-arr Capistrano and they paid P500 for it. He said Capistrano told them that they were given the identification cards as civilian agent but he refused to elaborate on the matter. PDEA 11 officer-incharge Naravy Duquiatan said PDEA is now closely coordinating with regards to the true identity of the two suspects. Duquiatan said Binondo and Segovia will face additional charges of falsification of public documents and usurpation of authority. Meanhwile, Macagubang, Mission, Binondo, Segovia and the alleged member of gun for hire, Regie Impas, were already submitted for inquest procedure for violation of sections 3 for selling and 11 for possession under Republic Act 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. They were arrested by PDEA operatives at Purok Talisay, Seminary Drive in Barangay West Magugpo, Tagum City over the weekend. PNA

Davao Light donates financial assistance to Philippine Red Cross. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc donates financial assistance to the Philippine Red Cross - Davao City Chapter. The turn over was done last November 13, 2017 at the Davao Light Admin office in C. Bangoy Sr. Street, Davao City. This fund is intended to support the Philippine Red Cross programs on Safety Services, Disaster Management and Blood Services. In photo (L-R) are: Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chapter Service Representative for Blood Services Evelyn Joy B. Chua, PRC Chapter Administrator Engr. Rogelio U. Aca, Jr., PRC Chairman Eduardo G. Robillo, Davao Light EVP and COO Engr. Rodger S. Velasco, Davao Light Community Relations Manager Fermin P. Edillon, PRC Chapter Service Representative for Disaster Management Services Engr. Edwin G. Patalagsa and Davao Light AVP for Reputation Enhancement Rossano C. Luga.

World leaders urge to address climate change D AVA O C I T Y – D r. Michael Aragon, fou n d i ng c h ai r of t h e C l e an Ai r Ph i l ippi ne s Move me nt , Inc . aske d world leaders to immediately address

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Leonardo Guerrero and Brigadier General Perfecto Rimando Jr, acting commander of Eastern Mindanao Command, troop the line at the camp in Davao City on Wednesday, November 15. Mindanews Photo

global warming and climate change. During the launch of the Clean Air Month t his Novemb er 2017, Aragon said that the P h i l ippi n e s , a lt h ou g h considered as the least contributing nation to the carbon footprint off the entire world, remains vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Aragon further said that the visit of world leaders to the Philippines for the ASEAN Summit on November 10 to 14, is an opportunity to urge the world leaders to address such issue. At t h e s a m e t i m e , h e n o t e d t h at t h e a i r in Davao City is clean, based on a nationwide survey conducted by the Ambient Air Quality in urban centers in the countr y. “Despite the progress and urb anizat ion t hat bring pollution, Davao C it y e nj oy s cl e an and s afe air to bre at h,” he

said. Aragon attributed these findings to the sustainable programs initiated by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, pursuant to the provisions of the Republic Act (RA) 8749, other wise known as the Clean Air Act of 1999. “It takes political will to f ig ht air p ol lut ion. Clearly, Mayor DuterteCarpio shows political will and champions clean air in Davao City,” he said. Mayor Duterte-Carpio urged the residents to maintain the good and fair air we breathe every day by following the ordinances ranging from the f irecracker ban to anti-smoking, antismoke-b elching , s olid waste management, etc. She underscored that initially, these were the initiatives of the former mayor and now President Rodrigo Dutertem, which t h e l o c a l g ov e r n m e nt maintains.

“I am happy to note that we still passed t h e Wo r l d H e a l t h Organization standards of clean air despite the operation of the coalf i r e d p o w e r p l a n t ,” Duterte-Carpio said. She also cited the need to plan on the solid waste m an a g e m e nt pro g r am in the city for the next three to five years, given that the current landfill is already at its alarming level. Duterte-Carpio said a t e n - m a n - d e l e g at i o n including two oppositors will be going to Japan to study waste to energ y program b eing implemented in one of the cities there. She also hinted of a total phase out of je epne ys for t he main thoroughfares of Davao City. “Jeepneys would rather cater to passenger on the feeder routes of the bus system,” DuterteCarpio stressed. PIA

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Most people who are listening to God’s words are victorious in life The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November18, 2017-Saturday) Luke 11:27-28”Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it: This gospel proves that Mary is the most blessed woman who was born in the history

of mankind. Reasons, mother of Jesus and she heard the words of her son from womb to tomb. Although we will not become like Mary in motherhood but we can be like her in listening to the words of Jesus Christ. What will be the results of not listening to the voice of God? In Hebrews 12:25”See that ye “refuse” not him

that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that spoke on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaks] from heaven. Are you listening to his gospel regularly? In Matthew 4:4”but he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeded

out of the mouth of God. In constant listening to the words of God can cleanse us both physically and spiritually. John 15:3”You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. This is the same to take a bath regularly can cleanse us and make us fresh. Do not focus only in refreshing your physi-

The essentiality of classroom management for teachers RICARDO A. PESCADERO JR. Teacher-1 Menongan Elementary School

Teachers are highly required to know, learn and master the essentials of classroom management.Classroom management practices are vital and are highly important to be included and integrated in the teachers’ instructional activities, habits and endeavor. Central towards attaining success in the teaching journey is the effective execution and implementation of classroom management functions, duties and practices. Being effective in the teaching tasks wouldn’t be possible without teachers’

sufficient knowledge, trainings and expertise on day to day classroom management. The complexities and difficulties associated with teaching are manageable when the teacher is wellequippped with sufficient knowledge and skills on classroom management. Classroom management practices include pupils’ disciplinary approaches or disciplinary interventions, accurate classroom structuring, design and organization design, structuring and organization, motivational

strategies for learnersand most of all, multiple teaching strategies or instructional methods utilized during the delivery and provision of instruction. Classroom management includes teachers’ over-all knowledge, skills, abilities and expertise entailed effectively initiate the teaching-learning process in the classroom.Thus, teachers’ adequate knowledge on classroom management is one concrete measure of teacher effectiveness. There are various concrete instances that show situations requiring classroom management. These include the need to provide and apply disciplinary interventions

and counselling strategies for learners who are unruly and deviant behaviors. Another example is the teacher’s efforts to properly structure and organize the classroom based on the academic needs of learners. Teachers also strive to apply multiple teaching strategies and methods to make the teaching of various learning areas more innovative and effective. Modern day educators also face the need to utilize different strategies to initiate various instructional activities either individual or group learning activities to make teaching and learning more interesting, stimulating and engaging for their students.

BARANGAY LAPINIG POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVES SWEATSHIRT UNIFORMS – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ personally handed over sweatshirt uniforms to the Barangay Police Officers in Barangay Lapinig, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental which was accepted by Barangay Lapinig Chairman FRANKLIN C. PANULAYA, Members of the Barangay Council, and Chief Tanod FORTUNADO N. PAGARA. This initiative of the Vice Governor has stemmed from his efforts in personally engaging his constituents through his community engagement activities wherein he observed that Barangay Police Officers do not have uniforms despite the crucial role they perform in the community. The giving of sweatshirts is the Vice Governor’s gesture of recognizing the efforts of the Barangay Police. VG Joey Pelaez is the Chairman of the Committee on Peace and Order, Public Safety, Police, Military and Jail Matters.

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cal aspect but also your soul and the only way to do it is to listen to his words heartily and regularly. Most people who are listening to God’s words are victorious in life. They can face all adversities in life. They become brave in facing trials and sufferings in Bro. Edcel L. Closas life. They love our God more because they re- are the love letters of alized that God’s words God for each one of us.

Education the Key to Nation Building By: Larry R. Labay, MAED

Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something, which can include facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. Skills and knowledge are required to be literate. Being literate is more than just about being able to read and write. It makes you a better person, who you are, who you become, and how you live your life. You’ve freedom to participate in the literate society which surrounds you. The purpose of education is prepared our children for higher education. Education can produce a generation of individuals who are better prepared for any career and can make greater contributions to society. But education 1 accurately believe Education is the only way our country .Philippines, will prosper if our children are receiving a excellent education. This is the only means things will bring a change for the improved to our lives and the better of our Philippine society today. « “At least 1.4 Filipino children have become out of school youth in the last nine years, hiking the number of unschooled youth at 6.2 million, a lawmaker said. The NSO (National Statistics Office) said that 28.9 percent of the out-of-school youth did not pursue their studies because of the high cost of education while 27.5 percent stopped for lack of interest. ' It was published Aug. 25, 2012 by the Manila Times. The biggest barrier to many young people here in the Philippines is poverty. Many students are unable to finish education because they do not have enough resources that will enable them to go to school and receive a decent education. Moreover, due to poverty, many students are forced to drop out and forced to work by their parents. Aside from this, the quality of education continues to deteriorate here in the Philippines since the government does not put priority in improving our public school system. Oftentimes, you have more than 70 students in one classroom and students may even have to share a set of textbooks with at least 4 of

his or her classmates. Parents and the community play a very important role in the education of students here. Studies have consistently shown that students who have been actively supported by his or her parents and the community will perform and learn better. We need to be able to show the community that they also Should play a more proactive role in helping improve the quality of public schools that we have Moreover, we have to actively engage parents to let them know that they cannot just rely on teachers and the school to educate their children. They should play a more active role in ensuring that their children are able to read, write and do arithmetic correctly and at the same time show their children that they support them in their education. The truth and meaning of education is hard to define. Firstly, the term ‘education’ can mean different things to different people. It’s a broad term that people have different ways in which they define education. Defined by Wikipedia — “Education” in its general sense is a form of learning in which knowledge, skills, and habits of a group of people are transferred from one generation to the next through teaching, training, research, or simply through learning on your own or by you. Most of us have gone through years of learning in our formal school education. Such form of formal education has been designed to help does not start at school. It starts at home. It’s a fact that as parents, our responsibility is to teach our youth as early as possible is essential and crucial. Imagine what our country would be like if we were all taught good morals, love, peace and respect.

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daily in its opening year. Its following phases would involve extending lines up to San Jose del Monte, Bulacan north of Metro Manila and up to Dasmarinas, Cavite south of Metro Manila. During the Japan-Philippines Summit held in Tokyo from October 30-31, 2017, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Japan’s commitment to President Duterte to finance approximately JPY 600 billion of the subway’s project cost. (PNA)

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mga bata. Yung mga bata kasi, understood naman po na hindi na nakakapasok sa school dahil sa nangyari sa Marawi. Parang nabigyan sila ng buhay na maging masaya at nakakalimutan nila ang nangyari sa Marawi especially yung takot during siege. Ito yung tamang paraan para ma-solusyonan lalo na ang takot ng mga bata. Bihira lang po makakakita ng puppet ang mga bata. Ngayon na nandito, sobrang saya po ng mga bata ngayon,” said Johannah Abdelfattah, barangay secretary and camp manager in Brgy. Bito Buadi Itoa. [With this kind of activity, it is a great help for us IDPs especially the children. It is understood that the children are not attending classes in their school because of what happened in Marawi. They were given a chance to be happy and forget the happenings in Marawi City, most especially their fears during the siege. This is the right solution particularly in getting rid of their fears. They rarely see a puppet show and they are really happy that they have witnessed it today.] The aspiration of Maswarah is to set a spectacle intended most especially to the children who are paving their ways to adjust with the setbacks that they have encountered. Through this, PIA featured moral importance for the children to appreciate the presentations. “Kasi yung mga bata hindi na sumusunod sa magulang. Dapat po maging masunurin kami at hindi maging pasaway. Ngayon lang kami nakakakita ng puppet show at salamat dahil marami po kayong napasaya na bata at may natutunan pa kami.” says Amira Banisil, 12, who is also an evacuee in Brgy Saguiaran expressed her enlightenment regarding the values that she learned of the show. [Because the children are disobedient to their parents. We should obey them and stop being hard-headed. This is our first time to see a puppet show and we are really thankful because you made a lot of children happy and we learned something from it.] Simultaneously, the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) conducted free civil assistance

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newable energy sources After the Chernobyl nuclear are becoming cheaper and disaster in the Ukraine back cheaper,” said climate econo- in 1986 all governments mist Claudia Kemfert of the should really think twice German Institute for Eco- and act with caution in nomic Research in Berlin proceeding with nuclear (DIW) when the study was power! +++ released. Now, is it utopia or re- Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in alistic scenario? “We’ve seen in the past Facebook, Twitter or Linkethat all studies did under- dIn or visit www.germanexestimate the development patinthephilippines.blogspot. of renewable energy. That’s com or www.klausdoringwhy it’s going so much sclassicalmusic.blogspot.com. quicker than anticipated and we are looking ahead to the next three decades, from page 4 where we can meet the target to what to do or whom to of 100 percent renewables approach to overcome the in our energy mix,” Claudia many problems which seem Kemfert added. to drown them day by day. Energy Watch Group Many of them could not head Hans-Josef Fell agrees seek the help of those in with that assessment and government, especially if says the finance sector also our citizens do not know or plays a huge role in ac- are not allied with anyone in celerating this dynamic. the bureaucracy. “Financial institutions now And neither will they be regard investments in coal, able to approach those in the nuclear, oil and gas as risky private sector, since these and terminate their com- privileged individuals will mitments,” he said. simply say they really have Renewable energy sourc- no obligation to extend any es are regarded as safe al- assistance to anyone and ternatives. That is a fact! that, instead of helping oth “This scenario is essen- ers whom they do not even tially the basis if we want to know, they would just be fulfill international respon- looking after the welfare of sibilities as laid out by the their close friends or their Paris agreement,” said Stefan loved ones. Given this situGsänger of the World Wind ation, it would be clear that Energy Association. But he our unfortunate citizenry was also quick to point out would only have God to turn that this is by no means a to. market-driven self-seller. “I Let us read the assurances hope we’ll build up enough given by God that is written pressure on political deci- in Psalm 46:1-3: “God is sion makers all over the our refuge and strength, an world,” he added. ever-present help in trouble. European Member of Therefore we will not fear, Parliament Arne Lietz of though the earth give way the Social Democrats says and the mountains fall into there is still a huge deficit. the heart of the sea, though “This scenario shows that its waters roar and foam and we must urgently rethink the mountains quake with current politics,” he said. their surging…” The only “But politics are not there important question here is yet.” Lietz added that “big this: do we even know how lobbyists trying to influence to approach God to seek His the government to keep help? investing into fossil fuels -oooand ruin economies” were WATCHANGTANGING from page 4 blocking efforts. DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: healthy environment, but Back to nuclear power: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible they also help with jobs. At the moment, there are about 19 million people who are employed in the energy sector - half of those are working for the coal Maricel Ando-Pobadora, T-3 industry. These jobs will Old Kibawe Elementary School be made redundant by the transition to renewables; Students are not the sole in teaching elementary however, twice as many beneficiaries of a multi- Science. Video lessons new jobs would be created media approach in Science can be presented in CDs as a result, according to instruction, but even the or sourced from Internet estimates. teachers as well. This is search engines or sites. Huge strides towards because the use of mul- Educational videos can cutting down emissions timedia enhances and serve as alternative tools in - another headline nowasupports the teachers’ presenting Science lessons days! At COP23 in Bonn, application of both the of a wide range or volume. delegates are trying to come conventional and modern However, in utilizing these up with ways to reduce methods of teaching. For video lessons, teachers carbon emissions to limit instance, the conventional need to be more selecglobal warming well below lecture method of teaching tive and specific in the 2 degrees Celsius and help becomes more effective presentation of concepts mitigate climate disasters. when combined with the or instructional contents Global energy producuse of teacher-made Power for the learners. If used tion - especially coal - conPoint presentation of Sci- accurately and effectively, tributes to 20 percent of all ence lessons. Likewise, a these video lessons can carbon emissions. If the multimedia approach in definitely enhance the electricity system were to teaching Science augments Science instruction not only be powered by renewteachers’ ICT proficiency, only in terms of eliciting ables, emissions could drop teaching competence and students’ learning motiby 60 percent by 2025. By ability in the production vation but most of all in 2030, they could drop by and utilization of instruc- attaining higher level of 80 percent. learning outcomes and tional innovations. “Such a scenario is A concrete example is improving the competenindeed realistic, since rethe use of video lessons cies of the learners.

for Marawi residents to have authentic documents such as marriage, birth and death certificates. “For the mean time, we are giving free assistance sa mga naapektuhan ng siege sa Marawi. Sa June pa kami nagsimula and ngayon nakipag-coordinate ang PIA sa Marawi LGU for this event then ang sabi ni Mayor na makipagcoordinate kami for the benefit of the people for legal purposes.” says Anesah M. Busara, Assistant Registration Officer of Civil Registrar Office. [For the mean time, we are giving free assistance to the IDPs who are affected by the siege. We started last June and PIA coordinated with LGU Marawi for this event. Mayor Gandamra instructed us to coordinate for the benefit of the people especially for legal purposes.] At the same time, members of PIA-TFBM supervised a focal group discussion for the representatives of the different sectors of each community. The distribution of questionnaires will be assessed to discover the needs of the IDPs as well as their questions, comments and suggestions regarding the assistance and service of the government and other private organizations. The PIA-TFBM targeted four evacuation centers in conducting the Maswarah. These areas are Brgy. Basak Malutlut, Brgy. Bito Buadi Itoa, Municipality of Saguiaran and Brgy. Sta. Elena in Iligan City. They also assure to continue the assistance and aim to get a new schedule of spreading amusement and inculcating positive substance in different evacuation centers all over the region through their programs. (JEMLacre/PIATFBM)

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A multimedia approach in science instruction Marifil B. Ibona Teacher-1 Menongan Elementary School

Science is one of the salient fields of knowledge with major influence and impact on the academic lives of learners. Science is educationally empowering for students whether they are within the school setting or outside of the institution. The practical and life-relevant nature of scientific learning competencies enables the students to cope with the demands of life involving application of practical skills, discoveries, inquiries, exploration, inventions, production and quest for scientific knowledge and facts. The fact that Science is involved in most aspects and sectors of life makes it a truly valuable, useful and indispensable body of knowledge and area of learning. There is no question in the value of Science as an area of discipline, however, the fact remains that the volume and the immense quantity of its instructional contents make it complex to be learned and mastered by the students. Science is a major area of discipline that must be taught and offered to the learners in an innovative, stimulating and engaging approach. This is the reason why Science teachers and ex-

perts continue to explore on various and multiple instructional strategies, methods and practices to make the teaching of Science interesting and inviting for the modern day learners. These instructional strategies in Science include the utilization of a wide variety of ICTs or multimedia. Indeed, in this modern educational, teachers are typically engaged in the regular utilization of instructional technologies or multimedia in facilitating Science instruction to a majority of digitally-dependent and ICT-literate students. The need to make scientific instruction more innovative, creative, attentioncatching and effective for the learners is the ultimate goal of multimedia utilization and integration in the teaching of Science especially in the elementary or grade school level. The use of video lessons, Internet-based instruction, computer-assisted Science lessons and other instructional innovations make the teaching and learning of Science more fun, visually-appealing, realistic and meaningful for the students, thus attaining higher level of learning outcomes more possible.

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