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Civilians tap as undercover agents in Oro fiesta revelries By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) has tapped the services of some civilians to ensure the safety of Kagayanons as they celebrate their month-long annual fiesta in honor of their patron, St. Augustine. Cocpo Spokesperson Chief Insp. Mardy Hortillosa II said that based on their initial assessment there is no terror threat in the city during the entirety of the festivities despite the fact that the month-long siege in nearby Marawi City is still going on. Thus, there is no need for any reinforcement from the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO 10) which is also quartered in this city, Hortillosa said. In 2016, Camp Alagar sent a team from the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) and trainees from the Regional Training School (RTS) to augment in crowd security during the yearly fiesta parade on August 27, fiesta eve. This year, RTS might send their own unarmed police trainees beA soldier stands on guard as contingents show off their talent cause this is part of their training, in the street dancing contest held in the Divisoria area here. The competition is part of the city’s annual fiesta celebration, as all Hortillosa said. They are mostly other events are being secured by police and military personnel assigned for assistance visibility. in light of the conflict in Marawi City. What Cocpo is strengthening photo by gerry lee gorit for mindanao daily news this year though is its intelligence. Hortillosa said the City Intelligence Unit under Chief Insp. Ariel Philip Pontillas has already tasked civilians from various organizations to act as undercover former mayor Omar Solitario Jess Dureza.” “conditional clearance on the “I told him it is conditional. persons in crowded areas. recommendation of OPAPP (Of- That we are not stopping the “There are lots of civic groups who have volunteered and have fice of the Presidential Adviser gathering of info about his on the Peace Process) Secretary See gets, page 11 See tap, page 11

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C. de Oro to launch local ‘Rescue 911’ CAGAYAN de Oro City-This city will soon have its own localized 911 system in an effort to speed up dispatch of emergency services. A "localized" 911 dispatch system is seen to be faster, where calls will not have to be routed to a central emergency dispatch center outside the city, said City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) head Allan Porcadilla. Porcadilla explained that emergency calls under the nationwide Rescue 911 launched last year are routed in a central command in Manila before they are transferred to their respective origins. Cagayan de Oro, a city of 675,950 people, needs

a speedy rescue system to better respond to the emergency needs of its burgeoning population, Porcadilla said. Under the locally-operated 911 rescue unit, Porcadilla said the city government will be able to directly receive calls and appropriate respond the nature of emergencies—medical, police, fire, bomb defusers, hazardous materials containment, and other emergency situations. The city's CDRRMO has been consistently awarded for the past five years as the best local disaster management in Region 10. However, it recently received criticisms for allegedly taking too long in the rescue of multiple victims at a vehicular accident last

month. Porcadilla said the new 911 system will be available to all PLDT, Globe and Smart subscribers. Mayor Oscar Moreno will activate the local 911 system by taking the first ceremonial call on August 28. “Just dial 911, stay on the line and our call center will handle the rest,” he said. The CDRRMO 911 emergency dispatch center will be located at the City Hall campus and will be manned 24/7 by operators who were trained by Davao Central 911. The previous head of Davao Central 911, retired Col. Mario Verneer Monsanto, is the Cagayan de Oro CDRRMO consultant. (PNA)

By Mike Baños Editor at Large

leria Cebu lifestyle complex, which offers direct access to the Robinsons Mall and is just 2 blocks from Cebu’s Pier 4 and 45-minutes from the Mactan Cebu International Airport. “I am happy to announce that the most beautiful mall in Cebu is Robinsons Galleria,” Mayor Osmeña noted. The 220-room hotel showcases a distinct local character in a contemporary setting and offers facilities and amenities that make it an ideal home for work, play and relaxation. The hotel features an indoor pool, and all-day dining restaurant, cafe and bar and game and leisure areas where guests can chill and have fun. Summit Galleria Cebu is also ideal for family and corporate functions. Its Grand Ballroom can sit up to 600 guests and features an expansive pre-function area on a lower floor leading to a generous cocktail area on the next floor before entering the main ballroom. Breakout rooms are conveniently located nearby for small meetings and functions. The interiors of the iconic hotel designed by Design Hiraya Queseda pays homage to the Queen City of the South’s rich history and tradition of

excellent craftsmanship. The Raintree Hospitality Group, its official food and beverage operator, operates Summit Galleria Cebu’s onsite restaurant, Providore, in-room dining, ballroom and function venues. Summit Galleria Cebu rooms starts at 32 square meters and are furnished with high quality beds, linens and pillows for an invigorating rest and sleep. All rooms are exquisitely designed and equipped with 43-inch flat screen television, in-room safe, dedicated Wi-Fi, a writing desk, optimal reading light and open plan wardrobe. As a Grand Opening treat, Summit Galleria Cebu is giving a special introductory rate until September 30, 2017. The promo starts at P2, 777.00 per night in a Super Room, inclusive of VAT and breakfast. To avail, visit www.summithotels.ph or call 032-888-1777. The promo is subject to availability. Other hotels under the Summit Hotels and Resorts brand are Summit Ridge Tagaytay, Summit Hotel Magnolia and Summit Circle Cebu, which is located in Fuente Osmeña. For reservations at any of the Summit Hotels and Resorts properties, book direct at www.summithotels.ph.

Robinsons Hotels launches flagship Summit Galleria Cebu ROBINSONS Hotels and Resorts formally launched its flagship Summit Galleria Cebu last August 19. The formal opening ceremonies was graced by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña and JG Summit Holdings Chairmen Emeritus John Gokongwei, Jr., his wife Elizabeth, and sister Lily Ngo-Chua; Frederick Go, President, Robinsons Land Corporation; Elizabeth Gregorio, General Manager, Robinsons Hotels & Resorts, and Pops del Rosario, Operations Manager, Summit Hotels and Resorts. In his talk held after the ribbon cutting ceremony at Summit Galleria Cebu’s Grand Ballroom at the 5th floor, Mayor Osmeña related how the 4.7 hectare property originally intended for the new Cebu City Hall complex was sold to Mr. John Gokongwei in 16 seconds. “Mr. John asked me if the property was for sale and I said it was. He asked for how much, and I answered P15 million. He asked ‘Will you take 12?’ and I said ok. So he said we’ll sign it up, goodbye!” Summit Galleria Cebu is conveniently located within the 4.7 hectare Robinsons Gal-

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“Summit Galleria Cebu officially opens. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña (fourth from left) graced the hotel’s ribbon cutting together with the Chairman Emeritus of JG Summit Holdings, Mr. John Gokongwei Jr. Joining them are (L-R) Elizabeth Gregorio , General Manager of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts ; Frederick Go, President, Robinsons Land Corporation; Lily Ngo-Chua, sister of John Gokongwei Jr.; Mrs. Elizabeth Gokongwei, wife of John Gokongwei Jr., and Pops del Rosario, Operations Manager of Summit Hotels and Resorts. photo by mike baños , npn

New radar system to boost Navy’s ability to detect intrusions THE Philippine Navy's (PN) capability to detect unauthorized entries in the country's vast maritime domains will be greatly boosted by the Americandonated tethered aerostat radar system (TARS) that will be turned over on August 22. Nav y sp oke sp e rs on Capt. Lued Lincuna said TARS is the PN's first selfsustained unmanned lighter-than-air system and will enhance their capability in maritime intelligence surveillance reconnaissance. TARS will allow the PN to detect maritime and air traffic within the country’s coastal waters using sensors, he added. Aside from protecting the country's waters from intruders, TARS can also be utilized in the conduct of humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. Lincuna said TARS is also equipped with a weath-

er station that provides telemetry data to the ground station for the monitoring of ambient temperature, pressure, wind speed and other pertinent parameters in the operation of the system. The equipment will be formally turned over by the US government to the PN during short ceremonies at the Naval Education and Training Command, San Antonio, Zambales on Tuesday. The activity will be spearheaded by US Deputy Embassy Chief of Mission to the Philippines, Michael Klescheski and PN flagofficer-in-command Vice Admiral Joseph Ronald S. Mercado. Earlier, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced that he is keen to get more modern radar systems to improve the country's maritime domain situational awareness

capability. Such capability is sorely needed on the Sulu and Celebes Sea, which is being threatened by piracy and kidnapping attacks Abu Sayyaf and other lawless elements and the eastern seaboard of the Philippines where incidents of poaching and intrusions are rampant. Lorenzana said he is planning to include the acquisition of modern radars in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program's Second Horizon. Maritime domain situational awareness refers to the capability to detect, monitor and if necessary, drive away intruding water craft from one's territorial waters. The AFP Modernization Program is divided into three horizons, with the first lasting from 2013 to 2017, the second from 2018 to 2022 and third 2023 to 2028. (PNA)

INSTEAD of praying for the cessation of the government's ongoing antinarcotics campaign, religious leaders and their flock should pray that drug dealers and addicts reform and stop their illegal activities. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Dir. Gen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, made the statement in re-

sponse to the call made by religious leaders for their followers to pray for the suspension of the ongoing anti-illegal drugs campaign, a Radyo Pilipinas report said Monday. This is in wake of the large numbers of suspected drug pushers and users killed during police operations in Bulacan, Manila and Caloocan City last

week. Dela Rosa added that if there was no illegal drugs trade, there will be no violence which results in the death of illegal drugs suspects and law enforcers alike. Halting anti-drug operations now will only result in the negation of the campaign's success, the PNP chief said. (PNA)

Pray for reform of drug suspects: PNP chief

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Draft BBL in Congress; awaits authors for filing By Carolyn O. Arguillas

THE draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) finally reached Congress last week, a month after it was submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte, but it has yet to be filed as a bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate. MindaNews asked Senate President Aquilino Pimentel and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Jr. if they would be the principal authors. Alvarez did not send a reply but Pimentel told MindaNews he was “willing to be author” but “have to sked discussion with my legislative staff.” Asked if the bill would be filed next week after the holiday on Monday, Pimentel replied: “not even sure if next week. Discuss pa namin (we will still discuss).” There are only 22 session days (Mondays to Wednesdays, excluding holidays) or 38 days (including Thursdays and Fridays) between August 22 and October 13, as Congress takes a break from October 14 to November 12. The draft BBL was submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) on July 17 in rites held in Malacanangn and witnessed by Pimentel and Alvarez. The transmittal letter from the Office of the President to Congress took a month but no certificate of urgency accompanied the transmittal. Instead, Undersecretary Ryan Estevez of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) under the Office of the President said in his August 14 letter to Pimentel that they “trust in the collective wisdom of Congress should they deem proper to refine the draft further in the course of the regular legislative mill in order to reflect the genuine aspirations of the Filipino people.” Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza sent MindaNews on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 17), a copy of the transmittal

letter stamped received by Pimentel’s office at 7 p.m. on August 14. “Per Deputy Executive Secretary Menard Guevarra, when all pending bills are consolidated into one bill, then certificate of urgency will be issued,” Dureza told MindaNews. Bangsamoro aspirations Ma g u i n d a n a o R e p. Bai Sandra Sema, Deputy Speaker for Mindanao said the President’s certification can be issued “anytime even after the bill has been filed.” Sema told MindaNews late Thursday afternoon (August 17) that the draft BBL had just been received by the Secretary General of the House and “was immediately transmitted to the Speaker’s Office.” “Congress is the policymaking body of the Republic of the Philippines. Its duty is not only to honor the commitment of the Government to the Bangsamoro but also to express the will of the Filipino people in the form of the law. As a leader of the Bangsamoro, I will see to it that our voice is heard, our sentiments are expressed, and our aspirations realized. Inshaallah,” Sema added. Last Friday, Sema said the draft BBL was still in Alvarez’ office and that “we will know next week” who will be its authors. BTC chair Ghazali Jaafar declined to comment on the non-filing as yet of the draft BBl into House and Senate bills. “No comment muna ako,” he told MindaNews Thursday afternoon. The 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), signed by the government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on March 27, 2014 provides for the creation of the Bangsamoro, a new autonomous political entity that would replace the 27-year old Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, “in recognition of the justness and legitimacy of the cause of the Bangsamoro people and their aspiration to chart their political future through a democratic

Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (second row) and (first row L to R) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, MILF 1st Vice Chair Ghazali Jaafar, also Bangsamoro Transition Commission chair, government’s Peace Implementing Panel chair Irene Santiago and Commissioner Omar Crisostomo Sema. On the second row are members of the BTC, among them MILF Peace Implementing Panel chair Mohager Iqbal (behind Dureza). king rodriguez / presidential photo

process that will secure their identity and posterity and allow for meaningful selfgovernance.” “Bangsamoro country” “Within the context of the Republic of the Philippines, there shall be a B angs amoro count r y,” Duterte declared on July 17, after receiving a copy of the draft BBL. Duterte committed to “support and husband” the proposed BBL in Congress to ensure its passage. But nowhere in his speech did Duterte mention the CAB. He reiterated “there will be no objections (to) the provisions of all that is consistent with the Constitution and the aspiration of the Moro people.” “I am for this. Within the context of the Republic of the Philippines, there shall be a Bangsamoro country,” Duterte said. Congress under the Aquino administration adjourned in 2016 without passing a Bangsamoro law. The two houses of Congress filed substitute bills

after their respective committee hearings, both titled Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BLBAR), which the MILF and even the government peace panel then agreed did not comply with the CAB and instead envisioned a Bangsamoro less autono-

mous than the ARMM it sought to replace. The draft BBL was crafted by a 21-member Commission, 11 nominated by the MILF and 10 by the government. Lumads (Indigenous Peoples) in the proposed Bangsamoro core territory are represented in

the Commission along with three representatives from the Moro National Liberation Front under Yusoph Jikiri and Muslimin Sema. BLBAR to BABAR But even before the draft BBL reached Congress, President Gloria See BBL, page 11

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Professionalizing the gov’t Civil Security Unit

About 100 security professionals are expected to attend the general membership meeting in Cagayan De Oro City come August 25, 2017. These people are mostly retired senior military and police officers who band together as members of the Philippine Society of Industrial Security, Inc. (PSISI). Some civilian members are security officers, managers, and consultants of private security agencies in the city. One of the qualifications is to first become a certified security professional (CSP). Becoming a CSP is passing a paper and pencil examination supervised by PSIS and CSP board

from Manila. The CSP exam could be taken only after one undergoes a five-day seminar/workshop. Even the retired and active military officials are still required to undergo the workshop and passed the CSP exam before being admitted to the close-door PSISI whose members are professional security men. By the way, the PSISI/ CSP monthly general meeting talks about current security concerns. In Cagayan De Oro City, the conflict in Marawi remains the top subject because as security professionals and managers of private security firms, the security of the lives and properties

are of primary concern. Although Marawi City is about 130 kilometers from Cagayan De Oro City, the conflict there directly and indirectly affects the general security condition of its neighboring cities and provinces. Thus, the security professionals are keeping an updated information about the security of the Marawi while conducting an up-to-date assessment of the security situation. Unknown to many, the positions of the security managers and directors of top corporations and companies in Cagayan De Oro City and Misamis Oriental are occupied by accredited CSPs who are also members

LATELY, the idea of humanistic education has become a trending topic. Education itself comes from the English word of education (noun) and comes from the word to educate (verb). In Latin, the EDITORIAL word to educate comes from the word educare. In the ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Latin language adopted into Editor-in-Chief English, the word educare ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ means to bring up, train, Managing Editor Executive Editor raise, support, and the like. MARK FRANCISCO The word humanistic is Lifestyle Editor as an adjective. The American Humanism Association gerry lee gorit GILBERT Y. CHAO defines it as a democratic Motoring Editor Photo Journalist and ethical lifestyle that PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN asserts that humans have Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga the right and responsibility Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING to give meaning and form Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor for their own lives. Humanistic education in AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA any scale or level of educa Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant

tion can embrace the values contained in the definition. To educate means that we must have to make the students grow and develop based on democratic and ethical principles. Students as human beings have the right democratically and ethically so that they can achieve their life in the world according to themselves, their positive character traits to live. They have their own responsibilities and are determined to grow in their lives with the traits they possess. The task of teachers or lecturers is to discover all the strengths of their unique abilities so that teachers or lecturers can dig them up and grow. It’s a work

based on moral and democratic values. In schools or campuses, there is no difference and the limits are much less tacky because they are very much at odds with the humanistic meaning of education. Teachers, lecturers or schools and colleges should be able to demonstrate these traits. In detail, Miriam-Webster explains the word humanistic. The human nature that is grown in the life of the school or campus is mandatory. Teachers and lecturers or schools are required to show their attitude of being gentle, friendly, or more appealing behavior to others (students or students) in the classroom. First, student learning

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of PSISI. Given an insight, it follows that the salaries of company security managers and directors of multi-national companies are highly competitive. Aside from the competitive salaries, the perks are also tempting. Anyway, the CSPs scheduled general meeting this month would tackle the Martial Law vis-à-vis terrorism in the CSPs areas of concern. The speakers are active and highly competent senior military officials who are “hands on” and have a See security, page 5

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should be self-directed. It embraces self-directed learning strategies. Teachers or lecturers are not angels of human form printing. However, students or students are expected to learn independently in accordance with a strong strategy. It’s very democratic. There is no strong dominance by teachers or lecturers especially if teachers or lecturers have only monotonous learning strategies. Self-study gives See students, page 5

The Striker

The bad signs

WHAT is happening in Cagayan de Oro City? It seems so many residents have committed suicide. The latest to happen was a man who jumped from a high rise building and was declared dead upon reaching the pavement. Not so long ago, a man also took his own life after he was reportedly driven off by his girlfriend. Some of the reasons are hardship in life, love affairs, cheating in marriage, etc. I am calling our religious groups to please spy on people who are facing the blank wall on their problems. Talk to them and give them help until he is back to his senses and save his life. Another thing that is taking place in our city is the recent stabbing incidents caused by drunkenness. People end their friendship after

they become drunk, they quarrel and resort to killing each other with knives. These are all abnormalities that can be corrected by concerned citizens 000 Another thing that needs to be looked into is the traffic accidents that involved motorcycle against big motor vehicles. Naturally the motorcycle riders always land in funeral parlors as they are hit head-on by ten-wheeler trucks. These horrifying accidents can be corrected if our government does something about it. I think many of our drivers got licenses to drive without adequate knowledge of traffic signs and rules. We should be very strict in issuing permits to drive to save lives on the highways. Another reason is faulty breaks. I urge the authori-

ties not to allow dilapidated vehicles to operate These vehicles should be poured with gasoline and have them transformed into flames. 000 When I reported about the rate of exchange between the US dollar and our peso which was then $1.00 to P51.00, I was stunned when in just a few days the matter rose to P54.00 to a US dollar. For a fact we knew the dollar does not go down. The rate of exchange is just alarming that it will certainly affect the lives of our people especially the poor. 000 What is this I heard that the reasons why the battle in Marawi City could not be finished is some of our soldiers who are extremely naughty were selling bullets to the enemies in the

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front line. I could hardly believe this report because our soldiers are dying too like the Maute which only showed there was real fighting in the battlefield. And I am confused since the lives of all our soldiers are at stake every day. I hope the matter was spread by malicious people who are out to destroy the integrity of our fighting men. This is rumor mongering without basis in fact and in truth. I even think this rumor comes from the Maute to destroy the fighting spirits of our soldiers. I still believe in the high moral of our soldiers See signs, page 5

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Signs... from page 4

soldiers and their determination to win the battle. My sincere salute. The latest score is 601 terrorists killed and 128 of our soldiers. This is not a joke. 000 A total number of 25 drug suspects were killed in Metro Mania for a single day according to published reports. According to police most of the victims fired first during separate raids which prompted them to return fire. President Duterte showed his support for the law enforcers doing their job in the drug war. He went to Ozamiz City give awards and commendations to the police who figured in an exchange of bullets against the drug lords. 000 I look at the United Nations as busy settling misunderstanding, feuds, rivalries and other reasons among nations worldwide. A lot of countries are at odds with one another and are trying to diffuse tension of war. This is true in the case of China and India, which have problems with border; India and Pakistan; some African countries and even in Asia. I am hoping military confrontation of these countries will be avoided for peace to exist. I am hoping too that whatever is the decision of the United Nation relative to disputes should be honored by parties involved. 000 Fires have been eating some residential homes lately. How come other cities do not experience such terrifying incidents? Homeowners should be very careful, especially with their children who might be playing matches or anything that can cause fires in the homes I think some of us are just reckless and careless on the matter It is imperative that we change our lifestyle in the homes. I would prefer flooding and typhoons to fire where nothing could be saved when it strike. 000 Some media outlets are tired of reporting the fight in Marawi City which is now in its third month. The war is still raging everyday with both sides suffering loss of life and property especially on guns and ammunitions I am tired too listening about the action but I still hope the military would be able

to finish all the terrorists on sight. I am urging the soldiers to make the enemy know that there is only one government in the county and that is our system of government. (Bennex News Service)

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human meaning has its own advantages. The second principle is that the school must produce students with a high curiosity and can find a way of learning. Teachers or lecturers should be able to guess about it or students about the nature of their learning so that they can learn effectively and efficiently. The third principle is that teachers or lecturers understand it more on selfevaluation or self-evaluation. So, the lecturer is not an absolute super-appraiser. The advantages of each individual student or student should not be ruled out. This is an important principle in class and learning. The principle is the feeling and also knowledge, important in the learning process. Teachers or lecturers should have a lot of knowledge or variety. By understanding the variation of learning strategies, teachers or lecturers are able to cultivate their feelings to apply each strategy on a contingency basis. Monotonous in teaching means killing the traits of the students’ motivation. This principle is mandatory, but it is often forgotten. The last principle is the learning process that is best in a non-threatening environment. Teachers or lecturers should be able to grow a class or learning atmosphere that is not frightening. Teachers or lecturers should be able to provide a comfortable and warm learning atmosphere. In essence, there is no gripping moments that make the students fear. Good teachers or lecturers are those who can provide a comfortable condition. [Dr. Djuwari Sarkawi is the managing editor of the journal and book division, STIE Perbanas Surabaya. He is also the guest lecturer at Ottimmo International Master-gourmet Academy, Surabaya; The advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia. He is

Republic of the Philippines Region X PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE Municipality of Sapad OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR R.A. 10172 Form No. (LCRO) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Rule 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JESRYL ROBLE OBIAL has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly in his GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JESRYL ROBLE OBIAL who was born on November 6, 1993 at Sapad, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are JULIAN MACHITE OBIAL (father) and CARMENCITA ROSAL ROBLE (mother). Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 15 days.

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PNP should publicize “orders of battle” on drugs LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken…” (Proverbs 16:8, the Holy Bible). -oooPNP SHOULD PUBLICIZE “ORDERS OF BATLE” VS. DRUG SUSPECTS: To avoid incredulity about claims by the Philippine National Police that the persons being killed in the course of its deadly anti-illegal drugs campaign are involved in drugs, it should take the initiative of immediately publicizing its dossiers or its so-called “orders of battle” specifically naming their supposed “high value targets”. This way, those truly involved in drugs could either leave, or stop their nefarious trade altogether, to avoid being killed in the on-going “tokhang” operations. Or, the innocent ones whose names appear in the list can perhaps seek the aid of the courts to clear their names right away. The objective here is transparency and, of course, putting an end to drugs. President Duterte already did this anyway,

even if only partially. If the President did disclose some names at the start of his fierce campaign on drugs, why can’t the police do the same thing? Doing this should compel them to be more careful in their operations, and therefore stop inflicting “collateral damage” against ordinary and law-abiding citizens. -oooPUBLICIZING “ORDERS OF BATTLE” SHOW PNP SINCERITY IN DRUG CAMPAIGN: Police publicizing their dossiers or “orders of battle” will also put an end, or somehow lessen, criticisms that their “tokhang” operations constitute “extra-judicial killings” of drug suspects in order to silence them, to prevent them from spilling the beans on their cohorts. I know this is skewered reasoning but if and when the people in the dossiers or “orders of battle” are killed, the usual police excuse for the death of the suspects---that they are into drugs---would somehow become more acceptable, and would not cause an uproar similar to the uproar generated by the death of

the Caloocan City student Kian Delos Santos. The police should do this now---publicize its dossiers and “orders of battle”, that is---to show its sincerity in its campaign against illegal drugs. The situation would become vastly different if anyone, whether a single individual or a group of people, would later summon the courage to file a petition with the Supreme Court to compel the police to make that disclosure. -oooDUTERTE’S LIST SHOULD BE MADE PUBLIC, TOO: And, while we are tackling the issue of disclosures of dossiers and “orders of battle”, I think the same thing should be done with respect to the list of President Duterte. I believe that it would also be to the best interest of the country and its people if the contents of that list would also be publicized in full. Of course, the list may not be 100% accurate and may hurt reputations, but it would be better to let the people whose names are in that list to know they are in the list! That way, they

could be moved to either confess and then cut clean, so to speak, or avail of legal remedies to correct their inclusion in that list. A disclosure of that list should then prompt some kind of a lifestyle audit of the personalities that are being connected with the trading of illegal drugs. This audit should focus on an examination of the sources of income of the persons in the list side by side with an inquiry into his assets and properties. This should tell us whether those in the list are living within their means or are being supported by illicit income! -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, that can be viewed at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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in security administration and operation. Aside from security matters and compensation, the CSP also makes an all-purpose “emergency plans.” In the coming years, all heads and senior staff of the government’s Civil Security Unit (CSU) would be required to have CSP and PSISI accreditation. Aside from having CSP security heads, the government security guards would be strictly required to obtain licenses. This is one project that the CSP and PSISI in Northern Mindanao should push in order to get an accreditation with the Civil Service Commission (CSC). By then, the CSC would require government offices in the national, regional, and local government units (LGUs) to hire only CSPs to head the government’s CSU. The idea of pushing the legislation is to professionalize the government CSU.

By doing so, the government CSU would be rid of employees who are hired only because of political consideration. In other words, the CSU would no longer become a security office of workers who worked like “goons.” While some of the existing CSU heads

of government institutions are retired military personnel, these CSU heads are not qualified because they have no idea what “security administration” is all about. -0 Email reaction/comments: crisguardian@yahoo. com

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clear grasp of the security situation in the local and regional level. Getting a refresher of the current security situation, the security managers and directors could adopt an objective assessment in shaping up company security policies. The hiring and the promotion of CSP as a requisite for managers and directors of security firms have also contributed in the uplifting of the status of the private security industry. Aside from being knowledgeable in security matters, the CSPs are also knowledgeable in compensation distribution and in the protection of the well-being of private security guards. In other words, the CSPs are adept

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In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. ___ Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice Hereby served to the public that NERRY CATALONIA NUÑEZ has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “___________” to “_____________” and correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “_________” to “_______” in the certificate of live birth of NERRY CATALONIA NUÑEZ at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are NESTOR M. NUÑEZ and MYRNA A. CATALONIA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar, San Francisco Agusan del Sur.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. ___ Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice Hereby served to the public that AGIE GATILLO MAGUINDA has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “___________” to “_____________” and correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “_________” to “_______” in the certificate of live birth of AGIE GATILLO MAGUINDA at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are GAVINO L. MAGUINDA and MARCELITA D. GATILLO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar, San Francisco Agusan del Sur.

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The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) has expressed anew concerns over certain provisions in 25 pending House of Representatives bills tackling the issues of contractualization and workers’ security of tenure. The ECOP Technical Working Committee met August 17 to further firm up the association’s position over “questionable or objectionable prescriptions” in some of these House bills pending deliberation before the House Committee on Labor and Employment. ECOP said it is currently drafting an “employer’s version” of the bill on contractualization and security of tenure to be submitted to the committee upon the request earlier of committee chair Rep. Randolph Ting. The organization has listed at least 10 provisions contained in these bills that it claimed contradict “fundamental legal principles governing these two issues.”

Among these bills is House Bill No. 55 prohibiting the principal from engaging subcontracted employees in excess of 20% of the principal’s total workforce. The group objected to the bill as constituting “undue interference in management prerogative and best business judgment to contract or outsource jobs based on its constitutional right and freedom to contract.” House Bill No. 55 also prohibits subcontracted employees from performing work directly related to the main business of the employer. ECOP countered that work contracted out is always directly related to employer’s main business. “It is a fundamental principle in case law that all forms of contracting and subcontracting of work by the employer under Article 106 of the Labor Code are invariably directly related

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is asking Congress to appropriate P4.2 billion so the Bureau of Customs (BOC) can hire more than 3,000 personnel-or double its current workforce-next ye year, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto disclosed. The chief executive’s request is included in the “President’s Budget Message” for fiscal year 2018, which explains and distills the highlights of the proposed national budget, Recto said in a statement. In his message to Congress, Duterte said he is seeking P3.6 billion as BOC’s budget for 2018. The money, he explained, will be used “to implement an aggressive campaign against smuggling which deprives us, on average, of more than P165.5 billion in potential revenues yearly.” Duterte enumerated the anti-smuggling activities to be funded by the proposed appropriations, including “the enhancement of cyber security for all ports, and the acquisition of speedboats, firearms and other tacti-

cal equipment for better revenue collection.” On top of the P3.6 billion for BOC operations is a separate P4.2 billion to be lodged in a “special purpose fund” of the budget for recruiting more personnel, Recto said. “In addition to the BOC’s budget, we have tucked in an additional P4.2 billion under the (Fiscal Year) 2018 Misc e l l an e ou s Pe r s on n e l Benefits Fund (MPBF). This will finance the BOC restructuring, to fill up its more than 3,000 vacant positions, capacitate personnel, improve systems and modernize facilities,” Duterte said. Recto said his research showed that of the 6,264 authorized permanent positions in the BOC, only 3,031 are filled, leaving a vacancy of 3,233. “These are the items the Palace wants funded and filled,” he said. Recto said he is supporting Duterte’s request “if it is linked to reforms and measurable productivity goals.” “If BOC hires 1,000, and then spends P1.4 billion for their salaries, but

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PTTC and TECO brainstorm on development Capacity Building Programs. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in a brainstorming session with the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) on the development of training modules for Capacity Building Programs designed for MSMEs. In photo seated from left PTTC Executive Director Nestor Palabyab, OIC for PTTC Training Division Rolan Ynon, OIC for PTTC Business Management Training Services Division Engr. Menandro Ortego, TECO Deputy Director Tony Tsai, and BMTSD Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Ms. Genoveva Ancheta. photo supplied

Duterte seeks P4.2B extra budget to PH prepares industry, services sectors to be hire over 3,000 customs employees globally competitive if in return they will be able to collect, say, just 10 percent, or P16.5 billion, of the taxes lost to smuggling, then it is a good return (on) investment,” he said. Recto said that for next year, the “average per personnel collection quota is P210 million, based on a P637.1 billion total BOC collection target next year.” “So kung ‘yung bagong empleyado na may sweldo na sabihin na natin P500,000, but will be able to yield tens of millions of pesos in additional revenue, bakit hindi,” he said. “Although mired in controversy, let us not lose sight of the fact that the BOC is a strategic agency which funds public services,” he added. For the whole of 2017, BOC is tasked to collect P468 billion, or P1.28 billion in daily collection. “Its collection quota is 20 percent of total government tax income,” Recto said. “Thus it can be said that 20 percent of the total length of roads built, classrooms constructed, medicine bought, text-

books distributed, families given health insurance will be financed by BOC collections,” Recto said. “The government will not be able to deliver on its promises to the people if its second biggest supplier of funds is broken, malfunctioning and damaged,” Recto remarked, adding that with the resignation of some high BOC officials, a new team may have to be appointed. “These must be competent and ethical people, knowledgeable of the intricacies and culture of Customs operations, because the country cannot afford OJTs (on the job trainees) on training wheels being appointed to such a crucial job,” he said. Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon earlier said BOC will start filling around 3,000 vacant positions in the customs bureau. To ensure competent and “incorruptible” people will be hired by the agency, a Customs Academy has been set up to train applicants starting October this year before they are hired as customs personnel. -- www.portcalls.com

The country aims to develop a globally competitive industry and services sectors, which continued to the main drivers of economic growth. “In the industry and services sectors, we have outlined strategies for greater backward linkage with domestic firms and forward linkages with global firms,” said Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia. Pernia also hoped the private sector, especially the medium and large enterprises, would take the initiative to link up with the micro and small enterprises. He said priority strategies for agriculture, industry and services sectors are outlined in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022. “These strategies will be backed by a comprehensive public investment program, but then again, we need the support of the business sector and civil society to make these work,” he said. In the agriculture sector, Pernia, also the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) DirectorGeneral, said the priority

strategies are diversification into high-value crops and greater value-adding activities. “The goal is to increase the income of farmers and fisherfolk,” he said. The Department of Agriculture (DA) has already launched a website showing a color-coded agricultural map that lists the crops that are appropriate for a certain location given soil quality and weather patterns. The NEDA chief said next step is to teach farmers how to make the map work for them. “We are hoping that the private sector can reach out to other farmers’ groups and associations, and introduce new technologies on further improving their productivity and adding value to their raw produce,” he added. The Philippine economy expanded by 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2017 from 6.4 percent the previous quarter, supported by higher government’s spending and a rebound in the farm sector. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that industry recorded the See prepares, page 11

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Stakeholders hold Caraga congress for sustainable organic agriculture By FRETCHER MAGATAO

BUTUAN CITY – Farmers, agricultural extension workers, local government representatives, researchers, exhibitors and members of the academe recently convened here for the 3rd Regional Organic Congress (ROAC) carrying the theme “Go Organic: Sa Organikong Pamamaraan, Ligtas ang Mamamayan!” The congress aims to mainstream organic agriculture regionwide and encourage practitioners to obtain the Third-Party Certification in order to gain better access to domestic and foreign markets. According to National Organic Agriculture Board (NOAB) member Jimmy Geronimo, the Department of Agriculture (DA) together with organic agriculture stakeholders should envision not just the five percent conversion to organic farming but also that every household should practice and be an advocate of organic agriculture. DA-Caraga reported that as of December 2016, the region already achieved six percent of agricultural land devoted to organic farming

The Department of Agriculture in Caraga convenes the 3rd Regional Organic Agriculture Congress (ROAC) participated in by local stakeholders (left and middle photos). Right photo shows practitioners display their organically-grown produce at the established organic trading post in Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. photos by fretcher magatao

way beyond its five percent target. This accounted to 42,000 hectares regionwide contributed to almost nine percent of the country’s goal of 477,000 hectares converted to organic agriculture. “I believe that the National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) through the regional counterparts has been effective in implementing its objectives to the farmers. Up to now, I still hear appreciation from farmers who experienced the difference of the organically-grown produce,” Geronimo said. Geronimo said that despite the strict process for organic certification, some

farmers associations and cooperatives gradually work out to comply with the necessary requirements. He also shared the alternative of adapting the standards set by Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS). PGS are locally focused quality assurance systems which certify producers based on active participation of stakeholders and are built on trust, social network and knowledge exchange. “PGS is designed to encourage more farmers to engage in organic agriculture,” Geronimo added citing that PGS is much cheaper compared to the Third-Party

Certification which is assisted Program as it will further the make the agriculture more by DA and the Bureau of production of safe good and sustainable. Agriculture Fisheries StanNotice dard (BAFS) and eventually Publication R.A. 10172 certified by a third-party NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC governing body. DA-Caraga’s Alternate CCE-0085-2017 R.A. 10172 Date: 19 July 2017 BAFS Focal Person Helen Fortun said that the region In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG has one farmer and one LGU- Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172) Notice is hereby controlled association that Administrative served to the public that HAIDE MAGRIÑA GALIMBAS has filed with this Office, complies with PGS: one is the a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate identified integrated organic of live birth of CHRIS RODELYN MAGRIÑA GALIMBAS at Misamis Occidental farmer Edgar Opalia and the Provincial Hospital, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental and whose parents ROY DEGAMO GALIMBAS and HAIDE LUMANTAS MAGRIÑA. City Organic Agriculture are Any person adversely affected by said person may file written opposition Fisheries complex (COA- with this office not later than 07 August 2017. FAC) of Bislig City. DA urged representatives (SGD.) ENGR. BEAU L. CABAHUG of local government present City Civil Registrar to provide optimum support MDN: Aug 22 & 29, 2017 to the Organic Agriculture

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Davao’s 1st shrimp processing plant opens DAVAO CITY -- Davao Region’s first processing plant for shrimp products set to create employment for over a hundred Dabawenyos opened Friday at the Davao Fish Port Complex in Toril, this city. Anderlude Seafoods Corp. Chief executive officer Ludevito Batilong said the plant process packs of tempura (nobashi ebi), headless shrimps, whole shrimp which the company will supply to domestic market all over the country.Batilong has a foreign investor, Anders Haagen who is from Denmark. The company grows shrimps in 45-hectare area in Dumoy, Toril. It has a 14-hectare area farm in Coronon, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur and 68 hectares in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. The total production in these aeas is at 142 to 180 tons every month. It has leased some 600 sq. meters area in the fish port. Of the total area, 300 sq. meters is dedicated to the processing facility which process 3 tons of the products daily in a single shift. According to Batilong, there is a big demand of the products in the country. The requirement in Davao City alone from Monday to Thursday is five tons daily and goes up to 10 tons on Friday to Sunday. He also said that the company already had a purchase order of 2.5 million pieces of processed shrimps for delivery next month to a Manila buyer. There is great potential in this industry, he said, especially now that seafood preference among consumers is increasing. Batilong said he will first concentrate on the distribution of their products within the country, targeting small restaurants and eateries to patronize their products like the tempura. “We wanted to teach this small eateries how to prepare the food and for them to offer good food like the tempura to ordinary people as we deliver the ready to cook shrimp in the morning and collect payment the next day,” he said. He said he would also be helping this small businesses earn additional income by offering the product at affordable price of PHP5 per piece for a shrimp of five inches in size. The company is also eyeing malls, restaurants and other institution. Batilong said that part of their future plans is an expansion of their See plant, page 11

ComVal gov, partners ink MOA for KnK

No. 19 stating Uber TNVS units will be allowed to transfer to two other accredited TNCs like Grab and UHOP to ease the burden of commuters. Under the said resolution, the TNVS should only show their proof of accreditation by Uber and insurance coverage. Grab and UHOP should submit to the LTFRB a list of operated TNVS on a daily basis. Cu said, “We will accommodate the members of the TNVs community who want to join Grab’s platform so long as they abide by the requirements clearly stated in the order and the company’s policies.” Cu said Grab is also

C ompostela Valley Province -- The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Kusina ng Kalinga roll out program was officially signed on August 11, 2017 at the Social Hall, Capitol, Compostela Valley Province. Three MOA, duly signed by the Provincial Nutrition Council Chairman Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy with BPSKnk action officer Senior Board Member Arturo Uy between the DepEd Comval to implement the Schoolbased program, the Gawad Kalinga to strengthen their partnership in establishing the central kitchen and the 11 municipalities as committed to uplift the health quality of the elementary pupils. Dubbed the “Bayanihan para sa Kalusugan-Kusina ng Kalinga” (BPSK-KnK), this is in partnership with the Gawad Kalinga Foundation, Inc. and Department of Education-ComVal and the Provincial Government of Compostela Valley. The program is a local intervention to combat malnutrition among elementary pupils in public schools. It adopts the central kitchen approach in implementing the school-based feeding program where selected pupils will be fed for 120 days with healthy and nutritious food. As of latest report, there are 9,611 identified wasted and severely wasted elementary school pupils in the province. In addition, the central kitchens that will be put up will also play a significant part on the disaster preparedness program where it could provide freshly cooked meals for victims during catastrophe. In relation to this, there

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The awarding of certificate of completion led by Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy to the 15-day training on Basic Rescue Technique for ComVal Special Rescue Unit (SRU) on August 17, 2017 at the Capitol lobby. maryel lasaca // ids comval

Grab mulls expanding operations in Davao DAVAO CIT Y -- Grab Philippines is mulling on expanding its GrabCar operations in Davao City which is now under study if it’s feasible amid a good taxi system here. Leo Gonzalez, head of the Public Affairs, said Grab is testing the environment in Davao City if Davaoenos are ready to pay higher fares for a more convenient ride. Gonzalez stressed the company is looking more on the demand side under such operation. He said the company has already expressed interest with the Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) to operate in the city. GrabCar is a car-booking application that dispatches

private vehicles. The app has high demand in Metro Manila. Grab has been operating in Davao City since 2014 when it partnered with taxi operators and drivers in Davao for GrabTaxi. Jose Thor Villarreiz, Grab Davao Manager, said there are now 1,300 Grab-a-Taxi drivers still using the Grab platform averaging about 500 drivers active per day. When Grab started in Davao City there were about 2,600 because of the incentives they offered to establish the brand. Meanwhile, on Friday, Grab Philippines revealed it has already accepted 100 drivers from Uber as of Friday, August 18, after

the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) allowed transport network vehicle services (TNVS) units to transfer to two other accredited Transport Network Companies (TNCs). Grab Philippines Country head Brian Cu, however, is not sure how many will be joining Grab. “It is yet to be seen,” Cu said when asked how many the company would take in. Cu, who was here for the 32nd Kadayawan sa Dabaw, said Grab will just submit a list to LTFRB daily until his company will be told it is enough. The submission of a list is required by LTFRB. On Thursday, LTFRB released Board Resolution

Street dancing, float parade caps Kadayawan Festival DAVAO CIT Y -- The flower float parade, Pitik (drum beating) Kadayawan, and the street-dancing competitions capped the week-long Kadayawan sa Dabaw as participants from different Mindanao provinces rocked city streets in the last two days of the celebration. It is the first Kadayawan Festival under a martial period but people from Davao City, Maguindanao, Davao provinces, Surigao,

Compostela Valley, South Cotabato defied security fears as hundreds went out to the streets to show support and unity. The big winners in the Pamulak or f loral float parade Sunday were Davao Horse Club with PHP100,000 cash prize under “Lahi (different) category; the Philippines Extreme Volunteers Association under the small category with PHP300,000; and the IPI under the big

category with PHP700,000. In Pitik Kadayawan or drum beating competition, a new feature of this year’s festival, the Mati Drumbeaters went home with the grand prize of PHP200,000 while second prize of PHP150,000 went to El Ritmo Drumbeaters, and the Landan National High School with the third prize of PHP100,000. On Saturday’s street dancing “Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan” competition, the Davao City National High

School (DCNHS) Special Program in the Arts and the Sagayen National High School Performing Arts of Asuncion town, Davao del Norte bagged the major prize in the Davao City school-based category and the open category, respectively. It was a big comeback for DCHNS, which bagged PHP500,000 in cash prize plus trophy. It also bagged PHP15,000 for best music. Sagayen National high

School won the P700,000 cash prize. Sagayen’s performance showed the richness of the town where many banana plantations are located. Other winners in the street dancing competition under the schoolbased category were the Sta. Ana National High School Performing Arts Guild (second prize -PHP200,000); Buhisan Elementary School (third See caps, page 10

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Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Air Force (PAF), City Tourism Council, Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Nestle Philippines, Del Monte Philippines and Cagayan Corn Products joined in last Saturday’s bamboo propagation program dubbed as Beauty With A Cause:

Let’s Plant Bamboos with the special participation of eight Miss Cagayan de Oro 2017 candidates, at the city nursery. The program aims to plant more bamboos along the rivers of Cagayan de Oro to help prevent soil erosion. Also gracing the event is Councilor Zaldy Ocon, chair of the City Council committee

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Beauty with a cause let’s plant bamboos THE city government of Cagayan de Oro through the Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) and in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) NMR1, JCI Macajalar 24K, BISFFA, Balubal barangay council, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine Army,

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REBACE Real Estate & Development Corporation, a real estate company founded that started in Bacoor, Cavite last August 15, has now

come full circle with the establishment of its Cagayan de Oro branch by its Cagayanon founder, William Adelan. Adelan inaugurated

the fourth branch of Rebace last August 18 at Metz Arcade, Vicente Roa St., Cagayan de Oro City. Based from the old English word “bace” for

“base”, Rebace partners with seasoned real estate brokers who are affiliated with famous realty companies. Its vision is to be one of the premier

real estate companies in the country dedicated to uphold common good and dignity of their clients, turning their dreams into reality by

helping them find quality yet affordable homes. Their first venture outside Cagayan de Oro will be two huge projects – Camella Gingoog and Bria Homes Balingasag. Located at sitio Manlagas, barangay San Luis, Camella Gingoog is conveniently located beside schools, churches, offices and commercial centers. The 15-hectare gated community will be carrying ItalianMediterranean influences. Meanwhile, Bria Homes Balingasag will be at barangay Linggangao and will carry two models – Elena and Alecza. “We strive to be the

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

For nothing be impossible with God The Gospel of Jesus Christ (August21, 2017-Monday) Matthew 9:18-26” And Jesus arose, and followed him, and [so did] his disciples. And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind [him], and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he

said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, He said unto them, give place: for the maid is not dead, but slept. And they laughed him to scorn. But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame

hereof went abroad into all that land: Sometimes you are dead emotionally, dead psychologically, dead spiritually, dead financially and dead in your relationship. Do not worry because God can redeem you from those kinds of deaths in your life. Isaiah 43:19”Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. This was

God in the past that he made a way in the wilderness and created rivers in the desert. In him everything is possible. He can pour all the favors, blessings and miracles in your life just for you to have more life on this earth. He can do things in your life that you cannot imagine because he loves you so much. Luke 1:37”For nothing will be impossible with God. You can feel sometimes that life is nonsense and nothing to go ahead. You can feel

Biblical reflection that life has no purpose and reason to live. Sometimes you question God why you have a miserable life. You have no courage anymore to go on because you are dead emotionally. Get up and try to walk again because along your journey; you can appreciate that life is wonderful. Do not believe this lies that happiness can be achieved at end of your journey only but no; happiness can be found in your journey. You can be happy

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SPECIAL EDUCATION By Grace Gulfan Jacot, Teacher III SPED TEACHER Quezon Central Elementary School

Sp e cia l E ducat ion learns about how individuals with disabilities education act identifies and categorizes disabilities in students to ensure fair access to specials education. Special Education also known as special needs education, exceptional education is the practice of educating students with special educational needs. Common special needs include learning disabilities, communication disorders, emotional and behavioral disorder, physical and developmental disabilities. Children with this kind of special needs are to benefit from educational services such as different approaches of teaching, the use of technology specifically adapted in teaching area and students can be taught either in classroom or outside environment. Special Education is really design

for students with special needs. They do not need to attend classes with nondisabled students. In the past most students with special needs have been excluded from the school. Such exclusion still affects millions of disabled children particularly in poor rural areas or even in developing countries. Students with disabilities often denied their right to education. Sometimes parents are also hesitant to send their children with disabilities to school for the reason that they are already hopeless, but today, we are now in the modern technology and we have this special school catering for students who have special educational needs due to severe learning disabilities, physical and behavioral problems. This special school provide individualized education specific needs.

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MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING/EVACUATION CENTER SOON TO RISE IN MAANAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MEDINA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL - VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ led the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the construction of a Multi-Purpose Building/Evacuation Center in Maanas Elementary School, Medina, Misamis Oriental which was made possible through the generous support of Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA. The construction seeks to provide safe shelter during times of disaster or calamities which may also be utilized for other relevant activities. The activity was witnessed by Principal I CLAVEL LAGRIA, DepEd MisOr Chief SGOD RUDY MAGDUGO, Public Schools District Supervisor JOEL JAYME Ph.D., Don Gregorio Pelaez National High School School-In-Charge CORAZON MONLEON, GPTA President EVELYN ZARATE and its GPTA officials, Department of Public Works and Highways OfficerIn-Charge/Chief Admin Section ENGINEER JOSEPH PALIMA, Project Engineer RODULFO CEZAR, Engineers II JUNE EDRECKSON DIEGO, BENJAM. IN BARANDA, JR. and FLOYDMAINE JOHN SABASAJE, Project Contractor Engineer ELEAZAR GARGAR, Maanas Alumini President ESPERIDION BIADO II, Division Engineer SANDY SIMO, Barangay Councilors JUNO VALENTINO BALAGOT, ALBERTO CHAN and JUANITO CULLA, JR., teachers, parents and students.

every home seeker. We are committed to provide top from page 9 quality service to our valued first choice company to clients,” Adelan said. Rebace also maintains a NOTICE presence in Lipa City and Mandaluyong. It sells propNOTICE is hereby given that the erties online using various estate of JERRY S. SEGISMAR, who died intestate on 07 November 2014, portals, targeting overseas consisting of a land property (Lot No. Filipino workers and other 13, Block 3, of the consolidationinterested persons both here subdivision plan, (LRC) Pcs-5900, being a portion of the consolidation of and abroad. PHP300,000 cash went to Lots 2 and 3, described on plan (LRC) Gabi National High School Pcs-2960, LRC (GLRO) Cad. Record of Compostela town, ComNo. 321 (H, Patent), situated in the from page 8 postela Valley Province; District of Libertad, City of Butuan, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title prize -- PHP100,000); F. fourth prize with PHP200,00 No. RT-30862 registered under the Bustamante Central El- cash went to Matiao Naname of Jerry S. Segismar, married ementary School (fourth tional High School of Mati, to Nunita L. Segismar, containing prize -- PHP75,000); and, Davao Oriental; and, fifth an area of 240 square meters, with a residential building thereon, is the Jose Bastida Elementary prize with PHP100,000 subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL School Tribong Dumoyans cash went to Hamugaway SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF (fifth prize -- PHP15,000). Performing Arts of South THE DECEASED WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY made and In the open category, Cotabato. entered into by and among the only the second prize with However, no contingent legal heirs of deceased Jerry S. PHP400,000 cash went to went empty-handed as nonSegismar, namely, widow Nunita L. Polomolok, South Cotabato winners were also awarded Segismar, Lady Margareth L Segismar, Mary Jernette L. Segismar and contingent; third prize with a consolation cash prize of Musa Donisa L. Segismar, agreeing PHP300,000 cash went to PHP15,000 for Davao City to adjudicate and settle among themGabi National High School school-based category and selves above-described property pro indiviso, and constituting and appointof Compostela town, Com- PHP20,000 for the open ing their mother and co-heir, Nunita postela Valley Province; category. L. Segismar, to act as administrator fourth prize with PHP200,00 At the closing of Sunday’s of said house and lot property, who cash went to Matiao Na- events, Mayor Sara-Duterte is granted all the powers that a land property owner may do, perform and tional High School of Mati, Carpio lauded the city govexercise, including the transfer of the Davao Oriental; and, fifth ernment’s private sector registration of the land property in the prize with PHP100,000 partner -- the Davao City name of above-named heirs, and the cash went to Hamugaway Chamber of Commerce and power to sign any deed of absolute sale on behalf of herein co-heirs/coPerforming Arts of South Industry Inc. (DCCCII). owners, per Doc. No. 149; Page No. Cotabato. The mayor cited the 30; Book No. 66; Series of 2017 of In the open category, overwhelming support from the notarial registry of Atty. Vincent Jose C. Fortun, Notary Public for the second prize with the people and the private Butuan City and Agusan del Norte, PHP400,000 cash went to sector despite the city and Philippines. Polomolok, South Cotabato Mindanao facing challengMDN: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2017 contingent; third prize with ing times. To the visitors,

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Duterte-Carpio thanked them for not hesitating to visit Davao to celebrate Kadayawan. She looks forward to a bigger and grander festival next year. “We will set the bar higher for the future celebration,” the mayor promised. DCCCII president and Kadayawan executive committee co-chair, Capt. Ronald Go was hopeful the festival changed the negative perception that it is unsafe in the city because of the martial law. “I Hope people share -- start to spread more and more people realize and visit Davao said. Go, who is not a native of Davao, said Kadayawan has brought and made him understand the history and culture of lumads. He said he only used to watch Kadayawan from the comforts of his home behind the television screen. Go said Kadayawan is very promising although

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a reasonable fare, Cu said Grab also ensures that the from page 8 onboarding process will looking at people whose be smooth so that TNVs livelihood is affected by the drivers can start to make suspension of the opera- a loving again. PNA tions. Uber was suspended last August 14 and was ordered to cease and desist from page 8 the operations of its online was a blessing of Central booking applications. Kitchen for the BPSK-KnK Cu stressed that Grab on August 10 at Elizalde understands very well about Elementary School, Brgy. the lack of supply to serve Elizalde, Maco while series the need of the riding public. of operational testing will With LTFRB’s resolution, also be held for the central Cu is optimistic Grab can kitchens put up in various meet the demand beginning schools province wide. on Monday. Said “dry-run” scheduled To maintain Grab’s qual- from August 15-31 will be ity of service, Cu said drivers followed by an evaluation will undergo training, cross to ensure the success of the check their background. program implementation “We’re focused on serving once it will be rolled out drivers and consumers, and to identified schools in the ensuring that the car-and- 11 municipalities. taxi-hailing transport con- “Kakambal ng Karutinues to run as smoothly nungan ang malusog na as possible,” he said. pangangatawan,” ComVal He added that aside School Division Superfrom the fare cap which intendent, Dr. Reynante Grab put in place to ensure Solitario said. (Jazel Sarte consumers continue to pay // ids comval)

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fastest growth at 7.3 percent in the second quarter from 6.9 percent last year. The sector shared 2.5 percentage points to second-quarter GDP. Services, which contributed 3.5 percentage points to economic growth, slowed down to 6.1 percent in the second quarter compared with its 8.2-percent growth last year. Agriculture recovered with 6.3-percent growth from 2-percent decline in the previous year. April to June quarter figure brought the GDP growth for the first semester to 6.4 percent. PHILEXPORT News and Features

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to the main business of the principal even if such may be unnecessary, incidental or not integral to the main business of the principal simply because what is contracted out pertains to the work of the principal,” said the trade group. It is also opposed to HB No. 76 and HB No. 4444 that seek to prohibit or restrict fixed term employment and contractualization. Aside from transgressing the right of employers to exercise prerogative and best business judgment to contract, disallowing fixed period employment “violates the freedom of contract of both parties who knowingly, willingly and without any moral pressure gave their consent to the execution of the contract guaranteed by the Constitution,” said ECOP. HB No. 563, on the other hand, authorizes the Secretary of Labor and Employment to ban all private companies from engaging in contractualization. “To reiterate, it is the proprietary right of employers to exercise an inherent prerogative and its best business judgment to determine whether it should contract out performance of some of its work to independent contractors,” stressed the group. Also on ECOP’s list is HB No. 895 outlawing contracting out of jobs if this causes the termination of services or reduction in the number of regular employees and the splitting up of the bargaining unit. ECOP insisted that job contracting may replace the services of regular workers, as ruled in the case of Asian Alcohol Corporation vs. NLRC et al., G.R. No. 131108, March 25, 1999. The decision on the case reads in part, “We have previously ruled that reduction of the number of workers in a company made necessary by the introduction of the services of an independent contractor is justified when the latter is undertaken in order to effectuate more economic and efficient methods of production.” As for HB No. 1208 which stipulates a fine of P1 million to P10 million for violating its provisions, ECOP said: “Excessive fines especially if imposed on employers of micro establishments (are) violative of Sec. 19 of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution which prohibits the imposition of excessive fines.” Other bills whose provisions ECOP finds disagreeable include HB No. 1045, HB No. 1351, HB No. 3769, and HB No. 3802. PHILEXPORT News and Features

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attended our meeting. They will be deployed specifically to be vigilant about suspicious persons and objects,” Hortillosa said. On top of that, the battalion-size Task Force Oro is also mobilizing its soldiers to be more fluid and to roam around the city, guarding places of celebrations. Task Force Oro has the complete list of fiesta core and parallel events. Police stations from far away barangays like Lumbia, Puerto and Bulua will also send five police officers each to the city proper to augment their urban-based colleagues. Other security measures in crowded events such as the annual civic-military float parade include the ban of backpacks, bullcaps and camera drones within a considerable radius at the event site.

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alleged connection to the Mautes and illegal drugs,” he said. Lorenzana issued a certification on August 16 that Omar Macabalang Ali, also known as Solitario Ali Salic and Omar Solitario Ali, “is removed from Martial Law Administrator Arrest Order Numbers 01 and 02 issued on May 29 and June 5, respectively.” The certification, like the Arrest Orders, was issued to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Chief of the Philippine National Police, Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, Direct of the National Bureau of Investigation and Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration. On Saturday night, Dureza shared with MindaNews his text message to Lorenzana. “Well, Omar (Solitario) had been doing a lot before vs extremism. He wrote a book about how to deal with it, he activated a radio station with OPAPP’s help to counter extremism even before Marawi happened,” Dureza said. He added that when Solitario “met with President Duterte early on and

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 volunteered to help, I engaged him (in) OPAPP with a consultancy.” He recalled that Solitario “even volunteered to help talk to the Mautes as his brod was related by affinity to the Mautes.” He said they “dissuaded him” as the situation then was “fluid.” Dureza added that when Solitario’s name “was in the watch list, I revoked his consultancy.” He also said that when Solitario was in hiding, ‘he continued to provide inputs on how to address the problem. And he committed to help now. So let’s see if he delivers otherwise we can put him back on the list.” On Sunday afternoon, the OPAPP emailed a seven-paragraph statement, where he repeated what he said in his text message to Lorenzana. He added Solitario, after he was named in the arrest orders, informed him that he left Marawi City “and stayed in a safe sanctuary outside the city but he kept in touch making suggestions on how to deal with the developing incidents.” Dureza said Solitario was “distressed” with the inclusion of his name in the arrest orders. “At one time, when the President was in Cagayan de Oro monitoring Marawi, I arranged his phone call with the President. The President told him over the phone that he instead should talk to me. So I continued handling him,” Dureza added. He said he was later informed that there was an arrangement for Solitario to meet with Lorenzana “to discuss how he could help government” and because his name was still in the arrest order and in order to enable him to attend the meeting with Lorenzana in Iligan or Marawi, “I recommended that a clearance from the SND (Secretary of National Defense) be issued to allow him to safely travel to meet the SND for the purpose considering there were AFP checkpoints and his name was on the arrest list.” Dureza said he spoke with Lorenzana and was told that a clearance for Solitario “was being issued, including his two sons.” Dureza said he made no recommendation for Solitario’s sons “as I did not know them and their activities.” He said that during a Cabinet Security Cluster meeting in Camp Aguinaldo, he was furnished copies of the clearances signed by Lorenzana and that he “e-mailed the copies to former iligan Mayor Franklin Quijano to pass them on to Omar Solitario.” He said he “also later called Solitario that he

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should directly arrange the planned meeting with SND as OPAPP does not get involved in AFP operational matters..” The Marawi Crisis entered Day 90 on Sunday. Clashes between government forces and the Maute Group and its allies started on May 23. On Solitario’s alleged involvement in illegal drugs, “if there is evidence, then he has to face the charges,” Dureza said on Saturday night. Before his name was listed under Arrest Orders 1 and 2, Solitario was also on Duterte’s list of persons allegedly involved in illegal drugs which the President read during a wake at a military camp in Davao City on August 7 last year. Solitario denied allegations he was engaged in the illegal drugs trade. During the first martial law under then President Ferdinand Marcos, Solitario was a commander of the Moro National Liberation. Arrest Orders 1 and 2 contained a list of 324 persons, 36 identified only by their aliases. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindNews)

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Macapagal Arroyo filed House Bill 6121 or the Basic Act for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BABAR) on August 3. The BABAR, however, appears to be a resurrection of former Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s proposed Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BLBAR). MindaNews noted that HB 6121 lifted provisions verbatim for the most part from the Marcos version, and in fact contains the same number of articles — 17 — same titles of articles and the same number of sections — 215. The draft BBL’s completion in mid-June and its submission to President Duterte on July 17, came amid the Marawi Crisis that entered Day 89 on Saturday. Upon its submission last month, Guiamel Alim, Executive Director of the Cotabato City-based Kadtuntaya Foundation and a member of the Council of Elders of the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society told MindaNews the passage of the BBL “should not be held hostage by the Marawi Crisis” as the previous draft BBL was by the Mamasapano Tragedy of January 2015, because “frustration and anger resulting from the failure to pass the BBL may run out of hand.” “It can serve as an incubator of extremism,” Alim said, adding, “let BBL be the deterrence to terrorism.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

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ZAMBOANGA CITY -A suspected drug pusher was killed while five others were arrested in separate anti-illegal drug operations in this city, police officials announced Saturday. Slain was Mercedito Luna, 31, a resident of Barangay Putik, this city. Supt. Mark Azur, Police Station 5 chief, said Luna was killed in a buy-bust operation at around 9 p.m. Friday in Barangay Putik. Azur said that Luna pulled and aimed his handgun upon sensing the persons he was transacting with illegal drugs are policemen. But Azur said Luna was killed as one of the two policemen was quick to draw and opened fire before Luna managed to pull the trigger of his handgun. He said the Scene of the Crime Operatives (Soco) recovered from the scene a caliber .357 revolver with six rounds of ammunition, P200 marked money and a sachet of suspected shabu. Supt. Diomarie Albarico,

officer-in-charge of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO), identified those arrested as follows: Alih Johny, 43; Ebbiel Jaid Falcasantos Dumarapat, 18; Mercedes Montante, 33; Nil Gadong, 30; and, Sherhan Tiblan, 29. Albarico said they were arrested in buy-bust operations on Friday in two separate barangays. Johny was arrested in Barangay Baliwasan; and, Dumarapat, Montante, Gadong and Tiblan in Barangay Ayala. Albarico said the arresting team recovered from the suspects’ possession packs of suspected shabu, marked money and illegal drug-paraphernalia. He said the suspects were detained pending the filing of appropriate charges against them. He said they have intensified the anti-illegal drug operations in line with the campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte against prohibited drugs. (TPGJR/ PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -First district Rep. Celso Lobregat on Saturday, Aug. 19, led the inauguration and turnover of the P11.3 million school building project in this city. The project, which consisted of two buildings with four classrooms each, was constructed at the Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial Senior High School in Barangay Sta. Maria, this city. The school buildings were constructed by a private contractor under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineering office. The construction of the two school buildings was initiated by Lobregat and funded through the Department of Education (DepEd)

School Building Program. Lobregat advised the school officials and students to put to good used the new school buildings given them. The completion of the project has increased the number of classrooms to 48 in Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial Senior High School. It also reduced the classroom-student ratio to 24 from 29 per classroom. The school has 1,180 students. City Schools Division Superintendent Felix Romy Triambulo has thanked Lobregat for initiating the project. The construction of the two school buildings will help provide conducive place of learning for the students at the Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial Senior High School. (TPGJR/PNA)

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London Eyelash opens branch at SM CDO Downtown Premier would put it, it was a far cry from her original London Eyelash outlet in Metz ArAS founder Rosevic Downes cade, Cagayan de Oro City Story and photos by MARK FRANCISCO Lifestyle Editor

five years ago. Fast forward to 2017 and London Eyelash is now present in seven locations –

Limketkai Mall, SM Lanang Premier, SM Cabanatuan Premier, SM City Baliwag, SM Mall of Asia, SM City

Clark and SM CDO Downtown Premier. Located at the fourth level of SM CDO Downtown Premier, L on d on Ey e lash offers the same premium services it has been known in all its branches – counted (P550), classic fullset (P1,000), counted Russian volume (P1,000), fullset Russian volume (P1,900) and glamour Russian volume (P2,900). Being an eyelash extension practitioner in London, Downes ensures that all her eyelash extensions are imported from the United Kingdom. After all, they are the leading independently owned and operated eyelash extension chain in the Philippines with an extension in London where the concept was born. Downes assured the public during the inaugural celebration at Limketkai Luxe Hotel that all her staff are fully qualified and professionally trained experts in the latest techniques in eyelash extension. Downes said this treat-

ment is ideal for those who want long luxurious lashes on an ongoing basis, waking up with beautiful lashes every day. “Eyelash extensions will last longer and if aftercare is adhered too, it is best to avoid rubbing the eyes or sleeping face down,” she quipped, offering some tips to her clients. Saluting her Gingoog roots, Downes said she looks forward for more Northern Mindanaoans to be globally competitive someday. “I like to inspire young people especially the ones who want to become entrepreneurs like me,” she said. In the near future, Downes intends to bring her London-based models to the Philippines so Filipinos can see themselves that what her London models are wearing are the same ones they experience.

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