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Volume VI, No. 252

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Teacher: NPA did not burn school building in Bukidnon By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The fire that gutted a high school building in a village in Valencia City recently may not be the handiwork of the New People’s Army (NPA) contrary to the al-

CSC clarifies rule on brgy exec eligibility

legation of the military, said a school official Thursday. According to Mary Jean Subayco, 29, academic head and school secretary of Concepcion National High School (CNHS) in Barangay Concepcion, Valencia, the cause of the fire was due

to “electrical short circuit,” quoting a Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) report. CNHS used to be an annex of the Valencia National High School. It has 335 students with 11 teachers, one principal and an administrative staff.

Subayco said a cellphone charger that was left plugged by someone inside the faculty room on Friday may have overheated and caused the fire on Sunday. Aside from the faculty room, the adjoining library was also gutted.

Per BFP report, the fire started at around 4:35 p.m. and was totally suppressed at 7:30 p.m. Fire investigators placed the damage at P160,000. No one was injured in the fire. Contrary to the report from the military, Subayco

THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced through CSC Resolution No. 1700107 that Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE) may be granted to barangay officials elected or appointed during the October 28, 2013 election and were given a hold over capacity under Republic Act No. 10923 after their completion of term of office last November 30, 2016. CSC’s guidelines on BOE state that the grant of BOE shall be based strictly on “completion of term of office” defined as: (a) raffle promo. Pag-IBIG Fund holds the nationwide 10th monthly draw for the Pag-IBIG Expanded Raffle See RULE, page 11

Promo with a total of 1,187,554 entries on March 24 at Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo supplied

Govt should provide cash transfer to support farmers after lifting of restrictions on rice imports, says PIDS THE lifting of restrictions on rice imports in the country this year will signal a greater competition among foreign suppliers and rice importers, as well as a de-

cline in domestic prices, which will likely reduce farmers’ income. This is based on a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies

(PIDS). In 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) granted the Philippines a special treatment in rice that allowed the government to

take full control of rice imports. Anticipating the huge blow to farmers’ income, researchers of state think tank PIDS assessed various

agricultural support options to protect and help farmers during the transition period. In a policy note, PIDS Research Fellows See farmers, page 11

said the NPA has nothing to do with the burning down of the building. “I am teaching here (CNHS) for three years already and so far the NPA has not visited the school nor it engaged in See school, page 11

Young rebel quits NPA

DAVAO City--A 14-yearold girl abandoned the New People’s Army (NPA) two months after she was recruited by the revolutionary group in January. The Davao Oriental Provincial Information Office revealed on Friday that Shena (not her real name) of So Casunugan, Barangay Buso, Mati City, Davao Oriental sought the help of a barangay councilman of Buso to facilitate her surrender to the Army on Thursday. Shena is a grade six student of Serafin Vizconde Elementary School in Buso when she was recruited by an alias Kara in January. Shena reportedly became a Medic of Squad 3, Baking Platoon of Pulang Bagani Command (PBC) 7. Shena’s surrender followed an encounter between government troops and NPA rebels that left a member of the NPA dead and two soldiers wounded. See quits, page 11

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April 1, 2017

Gen. Douglas MacArthur Week

BSP grants posthumous award to Sct. Abelardo Neri Queppet T

he Boy Scout who saw General Douglas MacArthur at the Macabalan Pier on that Friday morning of March 13, 1942 is now officially a hero. The Boys Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Cagayan de Oro Council gave a posthumous award to Scout Abelardo Neri Queppet during the 75th Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Program for Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Breakout from Corregidor to Australia held Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Casa Real, VIP Hotel. BSP Cagayan de Oro Council Chair Atty. Roy Hilario P. Raagas said the council granted the l ate S cout Q uepp et a posthumous award for his valiant deeds as a Boy Scout in enforcing the blackout and directing traffic under dangerous circumstances in Plaza Divisoria in 1942. Part of the citation for the Posthumous Award reads: “Who, as a young Boy Scout helped direct the traffic at Divisoria and at dusk rode his bicycle through the main street of Cagayan all the way to the port area and blew his whistle to warn the residents

that it was time to shut their lights off in order to keep the town in total darkness to avoid detection by the Japanese warplanes, a volunteer work he did beyond the call of duty as young member of the BSP during war time; and as a young boy scout in his scout uniform, he had the singular privilege of meeting the distinguished world military hero, Gen. Douglas MacArthur upon his arrival at the Macabalan Wharf on March 13, 1942 for his breakout from Corregidor to Australia via Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon, a milestone event in world history as it enabled the US and its allies to regroup in Australia and mount a counter offensive that eventually resulted in the Liberation of the Philippines and the defeat of Imperial Japan.” BSP Cagayan de Oro Council Scout Executive Rudy Guligado also presented the family of Genevieve Josefa QueppetRamonal, his only child, with a BSP Centennial Medallion and Neckerchief. The citation reads further: “In recognition of his selflessness who, as a young member of the Boy Scouts

Left photo: BSP Centennial Medal awarded to the family of Sct. Abelardo Neri Queppet. Right photo: Posthumouos Service Award to Abelardo Neri Queppet photo by Genee Queppet-Ramonal

of the Philippines, after dutifully doing his tasks at home, served well his community in the greatest ideals of the world scouting movement during the extraordinary times of war that his country was in.” As recounted by Ann Gorra in her anthology “City of Gold: People Who Made Their Home and History in Cagayan de Oro”, Abelardo Neri Queppet was one of the scouts of BadenPowel l Tro op (name d after the founder of the Scouting movement Lord Baden-Powell) in charge of enforcing the mandatory blackout. His father encouraged him to join the Boy Scouts and he was a member of Troop 1 at the City Central School. There were at least 20 scouts in the troop among them Jaime Tiano, Victor Roa, Terencio Gadrinab, Hugo Balase, Antonio

Zacharies, Vic Itchon, Jose Apolinario and Cristobal Nagac. These were dark days in Philippine history when the country was tottering on the brink of defeat with US and Filipino forces boxed in Bataan and Corregidor by the all-conquering Japanese Imperial Army. So it was strictly lights out after 5PM for everyone lest they be subjected to Japanese attack. “As soon as dusk gave way to night, I rode my bike (bought from a Japanese Bazaar) and rode around Del Mar, Mindanao and to the pier, blowing my whistle to warn residents that it was time to shut their lights off.” Loloy was assigned to do the task by his Scout Master Epifanio Balase since he was a native-born Kagay-anon and knew his way around. Even if he was just 14 years old at the time, Loloy went about his routine like

Abelardo Neri Queppet

his arrival, Sgt. Hunter told him they were expecting General Douglas MacArthur to arrive between midnight and dawn. Sure enough, at 7AM of Friday, March 13, 1942, MacArthur and his party disembarked from two PT Boats at Macabalan Pier and rode a convoy of military vehicles to the Del Monte airfield in nearby Tankulan, Bukidnon. But not before the General noticed the Boy Scout and his bike (who saluted him with the three fingered Boy Scout salute), standing by the gangplank where they were disembarking (now the site of the flagpole for the Cagayan de Oro Port Management Office of the Philippine Ports Authority). Asked what the Boy Scout was doing there, one of the soldiers replied he was a community volunteer. “S e n d h i m h o m e ,” MacArthur said. “The war is inevitable.” (Gorra, 2010) On Monday, March 13, 2017, the City of Cagayan de Oro through the City Historical and Cultural Commission (Hiscom) launched the 75th Diamond Jubilee of General MacArthur’s Breakout from Corregidor to Australia, via Cagayan, Misamis and Dicklum, Tankulan (Manolo Fortich). A m ong t h e s a l i e nt moments of the week – long celebration f rom March 13-17, 2017, was the Gen MacArthur with Sct Abelardo Neri Queppet (reenact- Mayor Oscar Moreno hands over the BSP Centennial Medal to Sct Clark Dexter Prudente reenactment of MacArthur’s ment photo by Mike Baños & Clark Dexter Prudente by Rich Neri Concecion)

a professional: waking up at 6AM, clean the house, eat breakfast, and report to HQ in his Boy Scout Uniform: shorts, knee socks, red and blue neckerchief, brown shirt and Boy Scout cap. Anot he r of L ol oy ’s responsibilities was to direct traffic at Plaza Divisoria to expedite the passage of US military convoys to avoid strafing by Japanese planes. His friend, one Sergeant Hunter, charged with the security of Macabalan port in those days, often kidded him about making sure he stops the tartanillas since they had no brakes. O n t he e ve n i ng of Thursday, March 12, 1942, Sgt. Hunter asked Loloy to be at the parola (lighthouse) in Macabalan at 7PM. Upon

as BSP CDO Officials look on (photo by Rich Neri Concepcion)

See award, page 11

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XU grads dared to develop M’nao, nurture diversity By Angelo Lorenzo and Stephen Pedroza Contributors

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Xavier Ateneo graduates were encouraged to take an active part in nationbuilding and contribute to the progress of Mindanao for the next phase of their lives. This was among the common messages given by the key speakers during the academic convocation that initiated the 78th Commencement Exercises on March 30 at the XU gymnasium. Celebrating the Baccalaureate Mass, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma SJ DD highlighted, in his homily, the vital role of interfaith dialogue in uniting people of different cultures and religions in Mindanao. This resonated in the speech of XU Class 2017 Valedictorian Brian Adam Anay who, as the College of Agriculture’s Outstanding Graduate and a Development Communication summa cum laude, shared

I AM AN ATENEAN. XU Class of 2017 Valedictorian Brian Adam Anay, Bachelor of Science in Development

Communication cum laude and Outstanding Graduate Awardee of the College of Agriculture of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, delivered his valedictory address during the XU Academic Convocation on March 30 at the XU gymnasium. Photos courtesy of Rico Magallona

the responsibility of his Atenean identity. In his valedictory address, titled “Who am I?”, he declared: “I choose to raise my voice and say that I am not fear nor hate. I am peace and freedom, and I am Mindanao.” He continued, “I am a Mindanaoan, a Filipino, a

Global Citizen, but most of all, I am an Atenean.” An advocate for the “I am Mindanao” social campaign by Xavier Ateneo DevCom, Anay commits to its aims of “educating college students about the dangers of violent extremism, strengthening the Mindanaoan pride, and empowering communities

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to create our own counternarratives” in a time wherein troubling issues scorn some of the island’s regions. Legacies in Mindanao As Anay envisions the graduates to work together, according to their respective fields, to achieve the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the

recipients of the convocation’s prestigious awards shared their legacies during the program — all of which contributed to the healing, growth, preservation, and appreciation of Mindanao and its people, practices, and beliefs. The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, a

congregation that celebrates its 400th founding anniversary this year, received the Archbishop Santiago TG Hayes SJ Award for “their generous service and dedication to the Church in Mindanao, especially to communities in the peripheries.” Provincial councilor Sr. Neriza Herbon received the award on behalf of the said congregation. “We accept this on behalf of the 500 DC Sisters in the country,” she said. “This award affirms our mission’s providence, our services in areas where no one dared to go.” With an empowering motto, “The charity of Jesus Christ crucified urges us,” the congregation has helped communities in Mindanao such as those in Valencia, Dumingag in Zamboanga del Sur by ministering pastoral, community-based health and educational programs, and in Tagum, Davao del Norte where they served in the Diocese to champion the causes of the Indigenous Peoples in their Social Action, Justice See dared, page 10

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Parents must pray with their children nightly

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people…” (Ephesians 6:18, the Holy Bible). -oooTHANKING ROTARY GOV. ERNEST, PDG KAREN, DISTRICT 3810: I am publicly thanking Governor Ernest Yuyek and Past District Governor Karen Tamayo of Rotary International District 3810 for choosing me to co-host, yet once again, the Opening Plenary Session of the District’s District Conference (Discon) for 2017, which is to run from March 31, 2017 to April 01, 2017 at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City. I became a Discon cohost, for the very first time, during the incumbency of Governor Tranquil Salvador III, during Rotary Year 2010-2011. Governor Karen was then the overall Discon coordinator in 2011, and, out of the blue, she chose me to co-host the Opening Plenary session then. She was the one who chose me again for the same job, six years later, in 2017, since she again coordinated Discon 2017. I find this humbling and

elating at the same time. The fact is that, in my life as a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Intramuros Manila since 2004, I have tried limiting my role to the duties given to me by my own Club. Yet, Governor Ernest chose me to become District 3810’s peace and conflict prevention and resolution chairman under his term, while Governor Karen chose me to be a Discon co-host once more. Thank God in the Name of Jesus for this vote of confidence! -oooPARENTS MUST PRAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN NIGHTLY: Montero Learning Center in Taguig City is a private Church school affiliated with the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK, or Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church, and this is perhaps the reason why its administrator, Mrs. Carlina Montero, chose me to become its “commencement exercises” speaker last March 29, 2017. After all, God has chosen me to be the incumbent Leader Disciple of the AND KNK, and Mrs. Montero knew fully well that I would be talking about matters of faith and spirituality whenever I am invited as a speaker, focusing on God’s

love, guidance, and protection to those who truly accepted and believed in Him. Consequently, in my speech before the graduates of the Learning Center, I urged the parents of the pupils who were “moving up” to higher levels to pray with their spouses and their children nightly, in a manner that each and everyone of them would be able to hear what each one of them would be praying for. -oooPRAYER IS A MOST POWERFUL WEAPON AGAINST EVIL: Prayer, after all, is a most powerful weapon, especially in this world of ours which is in the strong grip of evil spirits and evil persons, men and women alike. Children are often victimized, molested, raped, and even killed, mostly in a helpless and brutal fashion, by clearly mentally-deranged aggressors. Once children get out of their homes, for whatever reason, there is nothing much their parents or guardians can do to protect them against evil lurking almost everywhere, unless they are prayed over, not just before they go to school, but more on a nightly basis. Prayer compels the Holy Spirit of God to descend on everyone

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mandated in the BPDR. In Executive Order No. 08, s. 2016 creating the New BTC, the term is “BBL”; President Duterte has been using “BBL” in his speeches; Senate President Pimentel used “BBL” in his interview with MindaNews; and national media use ”BBL”. Of course, “B” for “Basic” says exactly what the “L” for “Law” is’; “E” for “Enabling” is vague if not blank. To be consistent, we will use “BBL” a.k.a. “BEL”. If necessary for distinction, we will refer to the original BBL as “Draft BBL”; to the converged, as “New BBL”. We suggest, the New BTC officially clarifies.] Is IM new or just ad hoc? Whatever, it lends urgency to the Bangsamoro issue. The MN reports identified it as “a discussion group on the Bangsamoro that aims to foster unity among various sectors of the Bangsamoro on the peace process with members from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), lawyers, academicians and other Muslim intellectuals”. Some of the discussants identified are New BTC (Bangsamoro Transition Commission) members. The discussions significantly hewed to the “hindrances” and “obstructions” President Duterte, without

clarifying them in his speech at the July 24 launching of the New BTC, challenged the commissioners “to navigate”. The concerns the IM discussants depicted in the two MN reports, by Editor H. Marcos Mordeno, must also be the concerns of the Moros in general. Two main concerns on the Bangsamoro issue were discussed which Mordeno separately reported – (1) the need for the MILF and MNLF-Misuari faction to unite (MN 3/8/17); and (2) the implications on BBL of federalization in the BPDR (MN 3/7/17). Heart of the Issue The first concern is a main aspect of President Duterte’s peace and development agenda: the “meaningful implementation of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro towards healing in the Bangsamoro” as embodied in Draft BBL along with the “completion of implementation of (the) remaining commitments under the GPH-MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front) Peace Agreement for a just closure” — the 1996 FPA implemented to amend R.A. 6734 into R.A. 9054. IM noted that to achieve this meant reaching out to both the MILF the MNLF and hoping the two would

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involved in the prayer, most especially the defenseless children. I told the parents of the students that, by God’s grace and permission, my wife and I have had the good fortune of engaging in nightly prayers with our only child, our daughter Maria Luisa, ever since she was just two years old. These nightly prayers continued through the years, until now that she is already 28 years old and has become a lawyer, and I can say God’s blessings, guidance, and protection have been with us unfailingly. Thank God in the Name of Jesus. -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN”, “KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS”, AT FB LIVE: Please watch “Ang Tanging Daan”, a roundthe-clock Bible Exposition and prayer session at www. facebook.com/angtangingdaan, and to “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas”, a legal counseling and news commentary program at www.facebook. com/kakampimoangbatas. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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be established? As gleaned from two MindaNews reports (3/7/17: Will federalism hold the Bangsamoro hostage?) and (3/8/17: Moro groups race with time, grope for ‘convergence’ on peace agenda) this emerged as the proverbial “hard nut to crack” during the twoday meeting in Davao City, March 4 and 5, of the Insider Mediators (IM), a discussion group on Bangsamoro. And, for an answer, the Moro leaders have limited time to pursue the only option. To realize the dream they have pursued with “blood and tears” for the last forty years and more, they must unite and stick to “BBL* first, federalization next” as the only way. That is the logical inference from the IM discussions corroborating similar inferences from other fora and sources and appeals from non-Moro peace advocates. *[NOTE: The New BTC and MILF are sticking to “BBL”, for Bangsamoro Basic Law. “BEL”, for Bangsamoro Enhancement Law, is the term used in the Bangsamoro Peace and Development Roadmap — meaning “BBL” after convergence as

come up with a unified legislative proposal for lasting peace in Mindanao. And “this is where the bone of contention lies”, according to IM members. Re-stated simply, “Will the MILF and MNLF(Misuari) faction unite?” Dissecting the heart of the Bangsamoro issue can show how to diminish the “bone of contention”. Coming up with “a unified legislative proposal” calls the MILF and MNLF to unite and present to the Congress just one proposed bill on the Bangsamoro basic law. MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari has refused to let his faction join the MILF-led BTC. There is a glimmer of hope as the IM “participants said that an agreement on convergence is still being worked out between the MNLF and MILF panels”. Evidently, this “convergence … still being worked out” does not refer to “convergence” spelled out in the BPDR. It suggests that MILF and MNLF(Misuari) panels are trying to find a way to reconcile the CAB and the 1996 FPA – not just the FPA as embodied in RA 9054 and adopted in parts in Draft BBL but, foremost, as regards the amendment of the RA to fully implement the FPA. Will the glimmer flare up or flick out? The IM members See AHEAD, page 11

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DepEd and BSP award Best Financial Education Teachers In a ceremony held on March 7, 2017 at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Manila, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones (5th from right) and BSP Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr. (3rd from left), Monetary Board members (from left) Juan De Zuñiga, Jr., Valentin Araneta, (from right) Armando Suratos, and Felipe Medalla led the awarding of the GURO ng PAG-ASA (Gantimpala para sa Ulirang PagtutuRO ng PAGiimpok at Araling PanSAlapi), an initiative of DepEd and BSP. The program motivates teachers to help children develop regular saving habits by incorporating lessons on saving, money management, and entrepreneurship in their curricula. Winners for 2015-2016 are Darwin Tadifa, Tubungan Central Elementary School, Iloilo (Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan) (4th from left), Ma. Rovelyn Panes, Passi I Central School, Iloilo (Araling Panlipunan) (5th from left), and Ma. Lucille Gabriel, San Ildefonso

Elementary School, Bulacan (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao) (center). The Bida sa Pag-iimpok at Pangkabuhayan award went to Charles Joser Gargaritano, Tubun-

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21. ML- Carmen-2 Branch Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

8. ML- Divisoria Branch Cor. Tiano-Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

9. ML- Limketkai Mall Branch Space M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

23. ML-Laguindingan Pob. Laguindingan, Mis, Or.

12. ML-Balingoan National Higway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental

10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, MIs. Or.

13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental

11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

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14. ML-ALAE Branch Purok 8, Alae, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City

27. ML-MAX SUNIEL Max Suniel St., Carmen Cagayan de Oro City

10. ML-Camiguin 2 Rizal St., Mambajao Camiguin Province 11. ML-Jasa-an Lower Jasa-an, Pob Jasa-an, Mis. Or.

14. ML-MAGSAYSAY National Highway Kibungsod, Magsaysay Misamis Oriental 15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental

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9. ML-Wao Branch Poblacion, Wao, Bukidnon 10. ML-Aglayan Branch Purok 38, Sayre Highway Aglayan, Malaybalay City 11. ML-Kibawe Sayre Highway cor. Magsaysay St. West Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon 12. ML-Dangcagan P-5 Poblacion Dangcagan, Bukidnon

BUKIDNON AREA

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19. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental

7. ML- Velez Branch Door # 114 G/F De Leon Plaza Phase II Vacapin-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

Education. In his message, Gov. Tetangco emphasized the importance of financial education for the youth,

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PRO 10 launches measures to strengthen discipline of personnel CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City, March 30 – Northern Mindanao Police Office has intensified implementation of the internal cleansing program of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the region. Measures were launched including the daily accounting and random accounting and inspection of personnel of subordinate units offices to check attendance, proper wearing of uniform or the “Tamang Bihis,” PNP Protocols and instituted

Disciplinary actions and on the spot corrections thru the demerits system by issuing Delinquency Report (DR) to erring personnel both the uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of Police Regional Office (PRO) Region 10. For the period 16 t0 29 March, this year, there are at least 121 personnel of PRO 10 issued DR for different infractions as a result of the random accounting and inspection of its personnel See measures, page 8

STRENGTHENING OF PH-UK BILATERAL ENGAGEMENT CONTINUES. UK Trade Envoy Richard Graham (right) recently (23 March) met with Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez (left) to express his compliments on the successful chairmanship of the ASEAN this year. As the UK is currently the third largest investor in the Philippines, the trade envoy expressed the strong interest of the British government to continue the momentum of strong bilateral relations with the Philippines. The British Government is keen on possible enhanced cooperation with the Philippines, not only in the fields of trade, but also in education and infrastructure. The Meeting discussed prospective projects of the UK in the Philippines including the interest the University of Nottingham to establish an extension campus in the country. Both sides look forward to a strengthened relationship as Trade Secretary Dr. Liam Fox is scheduled to visit the Philippines next month

The Life of a teacher

By Christie J. Baltazar Teacher III Bayabas Elemetary School

Teaching is a special calling because being a teacher is more than just a job. It is an ever-surprising mix of grueling hard work and ecstatic success, both big and small. The most effective teachers are in it for more than just a pay check. They keep their energy levels up by focusing on why they got into teaching. Teachers don’t mind the extended time for work as long as they will not be bored or stagnant with the challenging job they have. Creativity has been challenging their creative ways as a teacher. They

work and solve multitude daily problems that have never faced before. Teachers are lifelong learners who relish the chance to grow and evolve in many fields. Most teachers find themselves encourage and uplifted by the little joy working with the company of children. Teachers cherish then the funny things children say, the silly things they do and the questions they ask and the stories they write. A teacher give her or his best to each student and watch them grow. Their profession is a passion that makes a difference. Being a teacher is a noble profession that everybody can remember.

Combating dengue in the Philippines By MERIAM A. JAMONER Teacher III Jimenez District Misamis Occidental

MDN: Mar 30, 31 & Apr 1, 2017

THE Dengvaxia vaccine has been tested on a million children in the Philippines in a P3.5 billon governmentsponsored immunization program that began in April last year. It has been given to children nine years old and older in three regions in the main island of Luzon including the capital Manila. Created by Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine is now available in Mexico and Brazil’s Parana state as well. Department of Health (DOH) officials in the country hope its use will see dengue cases fall by 24 percent within five years. The latest quarterly data

show that as of August last year, the number of cases here had risen to 101,400, up 16 percent from a year earlier. Over the period, 422 died. The Philippines reported a total of 200,415 cases in 2015, up from about 121,000 in2014. The World Health Organization (WHO) has backed the nation’s use of Dengvaxia after reviewing the data. Defending the vaccine’s use, Dr. Lulu Bravo, executive director of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination said, “What we have is scientific evidence that the vaccine is safe.” Dengue vaccine is used to help protect a child against dengue caused by dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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Troops capture bandit leader, seize 36 high-powered firearms in Sulu ZAMBOANGA CITY -Government troops have recovered 36 high-powered firearms and captured a top bandit during a law enforcement operation in an island town in Sulu, military officials announced Thursday. A follower of the lawless group was killed while a civilian was wounded in the crossfire as firefight ensued when troops served a warrant of arrest for Saudi Hamja. Col. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said that Hamja is the leader of the Hamja group based in Barangay Capual, Omar, Sulu. Sobejana said they have yet to establish the identity of the slain follower of Hamja. No one among the troops were either killed or wounded during the firefight. Sobejana said the fire-

fight ensued as lawless group members opened fire while the troops were about to serve the warrant of arrest against Hamja at around 5:08 a.m. Wednesday in Barangay Capual, Omar, Sulu. He said Hamja has a standing warrant of arrest for arson and attempted murder. He said the troops have recovered 36 high-powered firearms consisting of following one caliber .50 machinegun, one 60-millimeter mortar, seven M-14 rifles, five Garand rifles, eight M16A1 “Baby Armalite” rifles, four M653 rifles, four M-79 grenade launchers, one AK47 rifle, one FAL rifle, three caliber .30 Carbine rifles and one caliber .22 rifle. “Our troops on the ground continue to intensify the conduct of focused military operations in Sulu See capture, page 8

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National Book Store: Read Out Loud For A Better Future

Books have their own unique effect on each individual. When we get to hold books in our hands and flip through its pages, words enchant us, opening our minds to new experiences. There are books that inform and educate people, from general facts about life to how to cook exotic dishes. There are also books that take you on exciting adventures, scare you through thrilling feats, and of course, books that make you feel all kinds of love – even the unimaginable. Nothing beats the feeling of finishing a book and adding it to your bookshelf, knowing that you’ve been changed by what you read. While there may be thousands of books published out there, some just stick with us and are worth sharing with the rest of the world. Spreading the love for reading among Filipinos is at the core of National

Book Store (NBS). This year, the country’s favorite book store is celebrating 75 years of creating a growing nation of readers and being a strong advocate for education. As part of the festivities, NBS recently launched the Read Out Loud Challenge (ROLC) on Facebook and Instagram, aiming to promote the love of reading among Filipinos while supporting a good cause. The mechanics are simple. Post a video of yourself reading out loud an excerpt from your favorite book and challenge 3 other people to do it. When you upload to either Facebook or Instagram, add the hashtag #ReadOutLoudChallenge and tag National Book Store (@nbsalert). For every 75 videos posted, the NBS Foundation will set up a library in a public school, complete with Project Aklat racks that consist of DepEd-approved books.

Project Aklat is an initiative started back in 2006 by the NBS Foundation, and 400 libraries have been set up since then. Now, with the ongoing ROLC campaign, NBS aims to set up 100 libraries nationwide. With such a worthy cause, it’s no surprise that celebrities and authors have taken on the ROLC. Leading them is no less than the founder of NBS and an advocate for literacy, Mrs. Socorro Ramos or Nanay Coring, as she is fondly called. While the ROLC will promote and support Project Aklat, the NBS Foundation will also launch the 8th year of Project Aral this April 7,2017 in all NBS branches nationwide. Project Aral aims to visit and help over 150 communities who lack basic school necessities. That’s why in this year’s Project Aral, there will be two different kits: The first kit which costs only 25 pe-

sos contains 2 notebooks, 2 pencils, a sharpener, and an eraser. The second kit costs 50 pesos and contains 2 notebooks, 2 pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a pair of slippers – a great gift for children who currently have to make their way to school barefoot. But whatever kit you purchase will surely bring a smile to many Filipino children. These are just a few of the activities in store for Filipinos as part of National Book Store’s 75th anniversary. There will be more to come, but for now, celebrate with NBS by accepting the Read Out Loud Challenge to spread the love for reading and help set up libraries nationwide. Time to bring your favorite lines to life! Shop online at nationalbookstore. com. Visit the NBS Blog (blog.nationalbookstore. com) and follow them on social media (@nbsalert) on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Believe that God will not forsake you The Gospel of Jesus Christ (April 01, 2017-Saturday)John 4:43-54”After the two days He went forth from there into Galilee. For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things that He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves also went to the feast.

Therefore He came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a royal official whose son was sick at Capernaum Be careful because sometimes, you judge your pastor, priest and the people who serve and care your spiritual life. You respect is diminished for knowing the background of this person. If you are a real Christian, obey their teachings

but not their doings if ever, it is contradicting to their teaching. Matthew 23:3”therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them.Let us rewind the past event that Jesus performed: the miracle at Cana where the water turned into wine. This is a very wonderful event because it proves that in God everything is

possible. Do not forget to invite God in your marriage, family, occasions, celebrations, finances and businesses because if scarcity takes place, there is God who can supply the necessary things for your sake. Look at the Royal official who came to Cana because he thought that Jesus was there since the miracle of wine took place in this scared place. It is the same to us many times since we

Authorities arrest 21 members of drug syndicate, seize PHP1M ‘shabu’ in NorCot By John Andrew G. Tabugoc

KABACAN, North Cotabato -- Joint elements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-12), military

and police on Thursday seized suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” worth PHP1 million and nabbed 21 persons during a raid at Purok Krislam

in Barangay Poblacion here. Senior Insp. Ronnie Cordero, Kabacan police chief, said that government forces were to serve nine search warrants. The raiding team seized 125 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of PHP1 million, Cordero said. Authorities also confiscated 12 undocumented motorbikes, some were “chopped-chopped” and believed to be carnapped. “The 4 a.m. raid surprised the suspects. Some tried but failed to escape as the safe house has been surrounded by police operatives,” he said. Kabacan Mayor Herlo Guzman and Senior Supt. Emmanuel Peralta, North

Cotabato police provincial director, presented the suspects to the media. “I want to commend our law enforcers for this very successful operations against these people who continuously destroy our society,” the mayor said. Guzman said the group belonged to a well-organized carnapping and illegal drug syndicate operating in North Cotabato and nearby Maguindanao. Purok Krislam is a known drug haven in Kabacan town where huge volume of illegal drugs emanate before these are distributed to other towns in the province. In 2014, police also raided Purok Krislam where arrests were made and illegal drugs were seized. (PNA)

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and adhere to the rules of engagement to contain lawless groups and preempt the conduct of atrocities in the province,” said Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command. Galvez said they will continue to support the efforts of the police against criminality and lawlessness in the province of Sulu. “The entire Westmincom will be ready to move and react when needed,” Galvez added. (PNA)

Measures... from page 6

in the police stations/offices. As of March 01-29, 2017, the Gusto ko Matarong nga Pulis (GMP) info text with mobile number number 0915-303-3072 and email at matarongnapulis.pro10@ gmail.com, PRO 10 was able

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to receive 49 info texts and emails (17 for illegal drugs, 10 illegal gambling, 12 deficiencies of PNP personnel, eight police assistance and one commendable action of PNP). Meanwhile, there were 16 chiefs of police in the city and provincial police offices who were relieved due to inefficiency and were transferred to other PPOs/ CPOs within the region. According to Superintendent Lemuel Gonda, spokesperson of the Northern Mindanao police, PRO 10 assures the public that it is institutionalizing internal discipline measures in consonance to the internal cleansing strategy of the PNP geared to improve efficiency and effectiveness of its personnel and to ensure that they will not be involved in corruption, and illegal activities especially illegal drugs. The public is encouraged to report any observed deficiency or irregularity of PRO 10 police officers through text GMP 0915-303-3072 or email at matarongnapulis.pro10@ gmail.com. (RPIO, PRO10)

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CASE NO. 2017-10-600 (2012-10-574)

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JOSIE L. ILIVEROS Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2017-10-606

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CRISTUTO B. BEDOLIDO Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2017-10-604 (2012-10-636)

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JOSEFA J. POTUTAN CASE NO. 2017-10-605 Applicant/s (2012-10-440)

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with substitution of unit/s to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Lapasan and vice versa with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017, at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao 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 April 20, 2017, at 3; 00 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of March, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with substitution of unit s to operate PUJ/FILCAB service on the line ;Puerto to Balingoan –Gingoog City –Magsaysay Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2017 at 3;00 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with substitution of units/s to operate PUJ/FILCAB service on the line;Puerto to Salay Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2017 at 3;00 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines..

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 the Island of Mindanao 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 April 20, 2017, at 3;00 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with change mode of service to operate from GT to UV EXPRESS service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to Baungon Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2017 at 3;00 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of March, 2017at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Apr. 1, 2017

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(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Apr. 1, 2017

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

GARMONES MARKETING CASE NO.2017-10-619 Rep. By; KAREN MARIE B. OSIN Applicant/s

ELMER T. CLARABAL CASE NO. 2017-10-582 Applicant/s

GERSON N. RADAZA CASE NO. 2017-10-445 Applicant/s (2007-10-170)

GEMMA T. CAMPBELL CASE NO. 2017-10-601 Applicant/s (2006-10-1130)

VICTOR M. VALENCIA CASE NO. 2017-10-595 Applicant/s (2013-10-1914)

RONALD C. ZABALLERO CASE NO. 2017-10-596 Applicant/s (2009-10-1165)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK Service along the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao, accessible to any motor vehicle and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 29TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line;Cogon Market to Xavier Height and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017, at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines..

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Approval of extension of validity a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line ;Gaisano to Kisanlu and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Approval of extension of validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit/s of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;Malaybalay to Valencia –Maramag –Don Carlos via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Approval of extension of validity with amendment of Route and Substitution of unit/s of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line ;Kisolon to Malaybalay –Valencia via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City. Philippine.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH –FREIGHT TRUCK service along the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao, accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2017, at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 31ST day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Apr. 1, 2017

CASE NO. 2017-10-597 (2011-10-805)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City WELGEN B. LUKINHAY, SR. CASE NO. 2017-10-598 Applicant/s (2002-10-646)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For approval of extend of validity with amendment of Route and Substitution of unit/s of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Malaybalay to Valencia –Maramag via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For approval of extension of validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit/s certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line ;Malaybalay to Valencia –Maramag via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shal be consideredby this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30TH day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

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(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director MDN: Apr. 1, 2017

MDN: Apr. 1, 2017

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

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

MDN: Apr. 1, 2017

Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City NELSON H. TARCULAS CASE NO. 2017-10-599 Applicant/s (2012-10-1526)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)PETITIONER(s) request authority For approval of extension of validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit/s of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Malaybalay to Valencia –Maramag via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one(1)UNITS . This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City NOEL A. RABANES Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2017-10-602 (2008-10-817) (2008-10-153) (2007-10-312)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)PETITIONER(s) request authority For Approval of extension of validity with consolidation of cases and substitution of unit/s of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI service along the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of THREE(3)units . This petition shall be considered by this Board on April 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 30th day of March, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO OIC Regional Director

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ERRATUM

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ERRATUM

The Notice of Hearing Applicant, ROLANDO A. MERIALES, with the Case No 2017-10-186(2012-10-930), with the exact ROUTE Cogon Market –Gusa/Cugman and vice versa of one(1)units not as publish.

The Notice of Hearing Applicant, EVELYN V. BUTON, With the Case No. 2016-10-2222,with the exact route Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of two(2) units not as publish.

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CEB expands payment options

THE Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) rolls out more payment options for travelers, just in time for the summer peak period. CEB has just partnered with American Express, allowing its cardholders to book and buy their flights using their AMEX cards. AMEX, owned by global services company American Express, is the largest card

issuer in the world based on purchase volume and one of the largest card networks in the world, with over 109-Million cards running on its proprietary network, including those issued by 148 partners in 160 markets across the world. In the Philippines, AMEX cards are issued by BDO Unibank. “CEB remains firm to its commitment See expands, page 10

PNP cautions public on posting personal info in social media

THE Philippine National Police Anti-Cyber Crime Group (PNP-ACG) on Friday advised the public, especially individuals who are “hooked” on the social media, to take the utmost precautionary measures in posting their personal information. IEC for Women. As a celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Environmental Management Bureau The PNP made the advisory in the aftermath of the (EMB)-10 in partnership with the Gender Advocates (GA)-10 holds the Be Bold For Change Information and Educacontroversy involving basketball player tion Campaign that provides lectures on Solid Waste, Air Quality and Water Quality Management on March 26 in See MEDIA, page 10

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(NewsFeature) PN soon-to-have weapons platform capable of neutralizing surface ships, submarines FOR the first time in decades, the Philippine Navy (PN), with the arrival of its two AgustaWestland AW159 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters, will be in possession of platform capable of detecting, locating and if needed, prosecuting hostile underwater contacts. Prosecuting in military parlance means the destruction or neutralization of targets deemed hostile by the military. The AW-159 ASW heli-

copters, also known as the “Wildcat” is expected to join the fleet by next year, PN spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna said. He said these aircraft will be deployed aboard the two missile-armed frigates, those contract was bagged by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries last year. “Once the AW-159 arrives, the PN will now have the capability to detect, locate and if necessar y prosecute hostile surface

and sub-surface targets,” Lincuna stressed. The AW-159 (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx military helicopter. It is ordered for the British Army and the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. It has a crew of two, has a maximum speed of 291 km/h (181 mph), range of 777 km (483 miles), ferry range of 963 km (598 miles) and an endurance of one

and a-half hours (fours hours and 30 minutes if fitted with auxiliary fuel) The AW-159 is fitted with a variety of weapons capable of dealing with surface ships and submarines. One of the armaments, the PN “Wildcat” will be armed with is the Spike NLOS missiles giving it a capability to engage hostile vessels beyond visual range. The said weapon is manufactured by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. NLOS is short

for “non-line of sight”. It was originally designed to destroy tanks. “The missile has a builtin camera that allows it to be operated day or night,” the PN spokesperson. “The Spike NLOS weapon system can be operated in either direct attack or mid-course navigation based on target coordinates only. These modes enable defeat of long-range hidden targets, with pinpoint precision, damage assessment and the obtaining of real-

time intelligence,” weapon manufacturer Rafael said in its website. The Depar tment of National Defense signed a contract with AugustaWestland, now Leonardo, to buy two AW-159 ASW helicopters for PHP5.362 billion, last year. Lincuna said the PN will be using Spike NLOS as a anti-ship weapon due to its claimed range of 25 kilometers. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

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Fr. Francisco Demetrio SJ Award for her contributions to culture and the arts. “It was Sr. Delia’s work in Marawi that marked her life — a huge undertaking,” provincial superior Sr. Amelia David of the same congregation said in her speech on behalf of Coronel. “She brought focused attention to the Maranao culture. … She approached the people in Marawi with reverence and humility as a missionary and built relationships with them.” With the same vision for Mindanao, Coronel has devoted her life to promote and preserve the Maranao culture and folklores in her literary works. Her English translations of “Darangen: Maranao Epic” in seven books were introduced in the United States in 1991 and brought her great renown and accolades. A pivotal event in 1978 changed Coronel’s life. She was kidnapped by Muslim separatist rebels aiming to publicize their cause. While in captivity, the nun’s belief was strengthened that through her work on the Maranao epics, she could

contribute to a meaningful dialogue and enlighten the Filipino nation on the cultures of Mindanao. This experience was the precursor of her life’s ultimate mission — using literature as a powerful instrument to promote peace-building and foster mutual understanding. Relating the challenge of Coronel to young Filipinos, David encouraged the graduates to tell their own stories: “We read to understand and to retell. Make your life story an epic.” Come back to Mindanao The obstacle of captivity wasn’t only overcome by Coronel, but was also won over by Br. Carlito “Karl” M Gaspar of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, this year’s Doctor of Humanities honoris causa recipient. At the height of Martial Law, Karl, fighting for democracy, was captured and detained for 22 months by the regime’s military. During his detention, he was adopted by Amnesty International as a political prisoner and became more determined to stand up for

peace and freedom. Exemplifying the life of Christian martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer who was executed in 1945 for defending the Jews during Hitler’s Nazi Germany, Gaspar urges the graduates to “walk in the path of righteousness” amid a world in turmoil and a country where the horrors of its past are gradually returning to haunt us. “You take a pride of place following the footsteps of all the young people in previous eras who now constitute your ancestors who dared to defy oppression,” he shared. “That can then perhaps be the shining moment of your generation.” Gaspar has spent most of his life in southern regions conducting interfaith dialogues, leading campaigns, and organizing training programs to combat ecological challenges. Immersed with the indigenous communities, some of which he has worked with have been Davao Oriental’s Mandaya, Cotabato and Bukidnon’s Manobo, Zamboanga Del Sur’s Subanen, and Sultan Kudarat’s Dulangan Manobo.

With doctorate degrees in the studies of anthropology, sociology, and history, he is a professor at Ateneo de Davao University and serves as the academic dean of Saint Alphonsus Theological and Mission Institute. As he advised the graduates to grab every opportunity to establish a career without destroying the dignity of other people and the integrity of God’s creation, he reminded them to keep Xavier Ateneo’s Jesuit education with the responsibilities as “men and women for others” and to always remember their roots. “Go explore the world, as travel can only expand your horizon and find antidotes to being bigoted and prejudiced against other people’s culture, genders, ethnicities, and religions,” Gaspar said. “But come back home. Invest in the future of Northern Mindanao which is your home and help this city of gold to prosper.” Go to the peripheries In his concluding remarks, XU president Fr

Roberto C Yap SJ encouraged the graduates to heed Pope Francis’s message to “go out and head for the peripheries.” He expressed his gratitude to the awardees for the inspiration they gave to the graduates: “Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is profoundly privileged to honor the three awardees who have been going to the peripheries. They have embraced the peripheries.” Xavier Ateneo hopes that the university’s role of facilitating interfaith dialogues along with the awardees’ lifetime achievements and the class valedictorian’s dream for the graduates to collectively take part in the island’s progress may bring the peripheral communities in Mindanao and their issues to light and resolutions. As the 78th Commencement Exercises continue with the graduation rites slated on March 31 and April 1, Mindanao’s first university proudly sets off its new batch of graduates to continue her legacy and live up to her esteemed identity.

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and Peace apostolate. The Martial Law years also toughened the DC Sisters, as they stayed in solidarity with the victims — left, right, and center in the political spectrum — working for relief and rehabilitation, legal assistance, and health care. In 2011, when Tropical Storm Sendong lashed its wrath across the City of Golden Friendship, the congregation sent four teams of DC Sisters to work with the displaced Kagay-anon families. In Sendong-ravaged Iligan City, the DC Sisters also attended to the basic and spiritual needs of families in evacuation and resettlement sites sponsored by their congregation. Inspired by the Catholic faith, as well as the culture centralized among the Muslim majority in Marawi City where she worked as a literature professor at Mindanao State University for 12 passionate years, Sr. Ma. Delia Coronel of the Immaculate Heart of Jesus was the recipient of the

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arrival at Macabalan. Among t he c ast of reenactors, (and unknown to world history save for the local yarn as told by Loloy to Ms. Gorra), was Boy Scout Abelardo “Loloy” Neri Queppet, who was played by his 9-year old grand nephew Clark Dexter M. Prudente of the Baden-Powell Troop of Xavier University High School, the same troop of by his late grand uncle when he met MacArthur. Scout Loloy Queppet passed on in September 2008. But his date with one of the titans of the 20th Century will now forever stay entwined with the saga of General Douglas MacArthur, “The Liberator of the Philippines.” “It is my honor to be your daughter, Dad. Dili naman ka ma brand na kapayason siguro karon. Basin ako na ang kapayason karon - because I am proud (always been proud) that you are my Dad,” said his daughter Genevieve. “Now, where do we give this award to, in recognition of all the Boy Scouts in the Philippines, who, served this City with bravery and honor. And to all the Kagayanons who fought alongside the Americans to topple the Japanese Regime. This piece of History should not be contained in your house, this should be made known that Cagayan de Oro is not only rich in history but is true to its heart to be called “The City Of Golden Friendship”. G e n e v i e ve t h an ke d author Annie Gorra who wrote about her father in “The City of Gold”. “To the hardworking men and women of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, help me look for a venue to showcase the bravery of every boy scout near and far and to all the Kagay-anons who are either living here by Jus Sanguini, Diaspora and Jus Soli (quoting Nixon A. Baban who happens to also be the past Chairman of the BSP). Interested readers can still purchase copies of Ann Gorra’s “City of Gold: People Who Made Their Home and History in Cagayan de Oro” from Amazon.com through the ff. link: https://www. amazon.com/City-GoldPeople-History-Cagayan/ dp/1897435444/ref=sr_1_ 1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid =1488598770&sr=1-1&ke ywords=city+of+gold%3A +people+who+made+thei r+home+and+history

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saw the difficulty in achieving this convergence since the process will involve two different tracks — one, the GPH-MNLF track leading to amendments of RA 9054 to strengthen the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM); the other, the GPH-MILF seeking to pass the BBL to abolish the ARMM and replace

it with the Bangsamoro. IM saw no way for the two tracks to converge. Before the President met Nur Misuari last November, there was only the GPH-MILF track. Guiamel Alim, Chairman of the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society, warned that with the failure of the two tracks to converge, Congress could just say it would not act unless the two fronts agree to either amend the existing autonomy law or create a new one. “Convergence is a key but the government can use it against us if we fail to unite.” Besides their grave concern on convergence, Alim and the other IM members expressed their apprehensions over the timeframe for the enabling law. Alim noted that it took the current government eight months to reconstitute the BTC, and it has yet to act on the recommendations of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission. Lawyer Maria Asis of the Bangsamoro Study Group (BSG)., had questions related to the BPDR. The BTC in drafting the enabling law is limited by the questions of “acceptability” and the “parking of constitutional issues”; it is not clear what “acceptable” means. These and making the peace process more “inclusive” risk the New BBL of becoming another BLBAR – the watered down Basic Law on Bangsamoro Autonomous Region that the 16th Congress substituted for Draft BBL/. Asis added a vital element to convergence. It should not only refer to the crafting of the enabling law but should also relate the enabling law to federalism and Charter Change track. This needs more clarification; however, at the moment, we understand it to mean that the BBL must include provisions to readily adapt to federalism. As Editor Mordeno observed, the Moro leaders were deeply concerned with the MILF-MNLF(Misuari) disunity, the limited time for the New BTC to draft the new Bangsamoro basic law; besides that, they were still unclear about some aspects of ‘convergence’ in the peace agenda. (Tomorrow: II. Liked with Fear)

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extortion activities in our school,” she told this reporter in a phone interview Thursday afternoon, adding that to her knowledge no other armed group had solicited or asked for money from the school. In spite of the fire, Subayco said classes went on as usual a day after the incident. “It (fire) did not affect our classes,” she said, adding that it was just unfortunate that the library was burned down since all the textbooks were already returned by the students and were stored in

Saturday, April 1, 2017 the library. Subayco’s account was contrary to the report disseminated by the 8th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division who claimed that it was the NPA who torched the school building allegedly for the school official’s refusal to give them money. “The rebel group asked their shared in the fund which was intended for the feeding program of their pupils,” said First Lieutenant Erwin Bugarin, civic military officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion. “It is every evident that the NPA exempts no one in their extortion activities not even the schools which are essential in providing education for our country’s future,” Bugarin added.

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Roehlano Briones and Lovely Ann Tolin noted that decoupled payments are the best options to assist farmers over other forms of direct payment schemes such as traditional support and deficiency payments. “The benefits of decoupled payments outweigh the costs, making these the preferred option over traditional support and deficiency payments,” they posited. The authors referred to decoupled payments as lump-sum cash transfers unrelated to price or quantity. These “payments are a form of assistance to farmers in their transition to a free market, they are time bound and expected to reduce over time,” Briones and Tolin explained. The computation of this payment, according to them, is based on the farmer’s past performance (i.e., historical production or historical acreages) and capped through limits on eligible acres, tonnage, or payment itself. Compared to traditional support and deficiency payments, decoupled payments have “minimal distortion on trade and do not involve transfers from consumers”. Briones and Tolin explained that traditional support such as market price support and consumer subsidy are prone to high fiscal burden, leakage, and market distortion. Deficiency payments, on the other hand, could be costly when prices fall at unexpected levels. Using the Total Welfare Impact Simulator (TWIST), the PIDS researchers assessed a compensatory payment scheme that would serve as a safety net for farmers in case of drop in rice prices. They assessed two scenarios: baseline and alternative scenarios. The baseline scenario assumes that quantitative restrictions (QRs) on rice imports are maintained, with a fixed farm gate price of PHP 17 per kilogram (National Food Authority

support price). The baseline is the basis for the normal rate of imports in the compensation formula. On the one hand, the alternative scenario adopts the same assumptions, except that it posits the repeal of QRs, and the imposition of a 35-percent tariff equivalent (2017 onwards). This scenario is the basis for evaluating the payment compensation formula. The assessment of the baseline scenario shows that domestic output will increase, yet not enough to meet higher demand. As a result, imports will be doubled, from 1.074 million tons in 2014 to 2.17–2.26 million tons annually. In the case of the alternative scenario, the lifting of the rice imports’ restrictions with a 35-percent tariff will lower palay (unmilled rice) prices by PHP 4.56 per kilogram and PHP 6.97 per kilogram at the farm-gate and retail levels, respectively. According to the authors, from an average of 2.2 million tons in the baseline scenario, imports will be doubled, reaching 4.4 million tons. “Based on the payment compensation formula, payments equal PHP 17–18 billion annually, which are lower than the projected annual tariff revenues of PHP 27–28 billion. Hence, earmarking the rice tariff revenue to pay for the compensation scheme is a feasible funding strategy,” they said. They also noted that residual money from the tariff revenues could be used for other product enhancement measures for rice farmers. The PIDS researchers said that applying this formula in a two-hectareirrigated farmland, a farmer could receive PHP 19,000 per year. “We have evaluated a compensatory transfer scheme combined with a 35-percent tariff equivalent as a possible support (for farmers). Assessment shows this scheme can operate at a feasible cost, with 35-percent tariff rate applied,” they concluded.

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The latest armed encounter between the communist insurgents and Army troops happened noon Thursday in Barangay Tagbinonga, Mati City, Davao Oriental. Buso and Tagbinonga are adjacent barangays. Capt. Andrew Linao, of the Civil Military Operations (CMO) of the 701st Infantry Brigade, reported that the troops of 28th Infantry Battalion and 66th Infantry Battalion encountered the NPA’s Pulang Bagani Command 6 in Tagbinonga while the soldiers were conducting patrol operations. Linao said the body of the dead rebel was recovered. The two wounded soldiers were immediately

given medical attention, he added. Linao said the Army pounded the NPA position with 105 artillery to support the ground troops. Linao said the Philippine Army will continue the military operation against lawless groups that undermine the people’s democratic way of life and institutions. “These terrorists will not be tolerated and will face the full force of the government to maintain law and order,” he said. Since last week, the NPA has stepped up offensive operations against the communist rebels. The 10th Infantry Battalion earlier reported that the series of clashes between government troops and the NPA in Davao City and Compostela Valley province, from March 25 to 27, left an NPA member, a soldier and a militiaman killed. Captain Rhyan Batchar, 10th Infantr y Division information officer, said government troops also recovered a rifle and several war materials left behind by the fleeing rebels. (PNA)

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“for elected barangay officials – term of office as specified by the prevailing law on term of office of elected barangay official; and (b) for appointive barangay officials – shall refer to the continuous number of years of satisfactory service rendered from the time of appointment, which must correspond to the number of years covering the term of office of the appointing Punong Barangay and may include services rendered under previous appointment.” While R.A. 9164 provides that the term of office of elective barangay officials is three (3) years, R.A. No. 10923 dated October 15, 2016 postponed the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections on October 31, 2016 to the fourth Monday of October 2017, thus placing incumbent barangay officials on hold over capacity until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. CSC concluded that barangay officials whose tenure was extended by the provision of R.A. 10923 on hold over capacity are considered to have completed their term of office as of November 30, 2016 and may be granted BOE. BOE is considered for appointment to first level positions in the career service, except positions covered by board laws and/or those that require other special eligibility as determined by the Commission, or those that require licenses such as those positions listed under Category IV of CSC MC No. 11, s. 1996, as amended. For more information on the grant of BOE, interested individuals may visit the CSC website (www.csc.gov. ph) or call 951-2578/931-

8163. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

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of allowing more and more travellers to fly. We believe that by continuing to expand the payment options we offer, we empower more travellers to not only choose their flights among the numerous we offer, but also pay for these in the easiest and most convenient way for them. Our partnership with American Express enables CEB to offer simplified and efficient business-to-business solutions for corporate payments,” said CEB Vice President for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. Aside from AMEX, CEB also accepts credit card payments through VISA and Mastercard. Other easy online payment options include BancNet Online, PayPal and Alipay. Passengers who still prefer to pay in cash, CEB offers over-the-counter payments through over 1,700 branches of 7-11 and over 1,800 Cebuana Lhuiller outlets nationwide. Existing CEB payment centers, Robinsons Department Stores and SM Department Stores still accept payments for online bookings. For cash or over-the-counter payments, can book flights through the CEB website, and choose the “Pay Within 24 Hours” payment center option, upon reaching the payment page. CEB currently offers flights to a total of 37 domestic and 29 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 59-strong fleet is comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and four ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of one more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft. For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632) 7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888.

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Kiefer Ravena, who was allegedly victimized by extortion using the social media or Internet. PNP-ACG spokesman Supt. Jay Guillermo said there were many instances that the posting of several pictures, video or even personal messages on social media or Viber group are merely being taken for granted by some netizens without taking into consideration that it could also pose danger in their respective personal lives. The PNP also advised the public never to trust or provide personal information to anybody, particularly to people they have known for a short period of time. (PNA)

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