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Espenido denies plan to run for Mayor in Ozamiz By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Controversial Ozamiz City Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido belied insinuations that he would run as Mayor of Ozamiz City in the next local election in 2019. Espenido issued the denial amid reports that he has reportedly registered with the Commissions on Elections in Ozamiz City in preparation for the local election in 2019. In a telephone interview Tuesday, Espenido said that he was only joking when he said that he would run for Ozamiz City Mayor in the future. “My mission in Ozamiz City is to get the

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Parojinogs who were reportedly one of the “biggest” drug lords in Mindanao. President Rodrigo Duterte announced Monday that he would assign Espenido in Ilo- ilo City, a city in a Western Visayas province of Panay, to go after the Ilo-Ilo City Mayor whom Duterte has described as “illegal drug protector.” Espenido said that as a policeman, he served at the wishes of the President, being the Commander-inChief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “As a public servant, I am always bound to the orders of my superior officers,” Espenido said. Espenido led the See denies, page 11

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DAVAO City--Members of the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association Inc. (MARBAI) in Barangay Madaum, Tagum City called on members of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) to confirm left-leaning Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael “Ka Paeng” Mariano. The CA will decide on Controversial Ozamiz City Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido. MDN File

Military says Marawi siege over in 2-3 weeks; journalists decry ‘restrictions’ By H. Marcos C. Mordeno

MARAWI City--The already three-month long armed hostilities between government forces and the Islamic State-inspired Maute group will be over in two to three weeks, a military official said Monday. Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez, chief of the Armed Forces’ Western Mindanao Command, said he expects “normalcy” to return to the city in two to three weeks,

citing the conflict area had been reduced to “400 to 600 square meters”. Galvez said government troops killed five of 10 Maute militants who tried to reinforce their comrades via Lake Lanao on Monday. He said only around 60 Maute gunmen were left and were stepping up use of improvised explosive devices. He said clashes had been confined to areas near the lake.

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On Monday, he declared that most of Marawi had been cleared of militants and that they were preparing for the return of the evacuees and reopening of public schools in the city proper. Mindanao State University’s main campus, which sits on a hill overlooking the city, opened classes last August 22 amid heavy security. Army troopers continued to guard the school entrance. Coverage restrictions

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Ex-DSWD secretary Taguiwalo denies giving 4Ps funds to Reds FORMER social welfare secretary Judy Taguiwalo denied accusations she channeled funds from the government’s Conditional Cash Transfer or Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to the New People’s Army for the rebel group’s purchase of arms and ammunition. “For the record and for the President’s own awareness, not a single peso of the 4Ps program passed through my hands. The program funds are directly coursed through the Landbank and its conduits who then make direct payout to the Pantawid beneficiaries. These transactions are recorded and COA (Commission on Audit) regularly audits this program,” Taguiwalo said on her Facebook account Tuesday. Taguiwalo, whose ap-

pointment was rejected by the Commission on Appointments on Aug. 17, was reacting to President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s statement Tuesday that the NPA used money coming from the poverty alleviation program to acquire more arms. Duterte issued the statement during the oath-taking of new presidential appointees in Malacanang. He said he would not mind such money “reaching the hands of the NPA especially if that money bought something to eat” and even admitted sending food and medicines to the communist rebels in the hinterlands during his time as mayor of Davao City. Taguiwalo said the “the insinuations are being made to pass off as justifications for the rejection of her appointment by the President’s allies

in the House of Representatives and the Commission on Appointments.” “Had the president’s allies questioned me regarding this issue during the CA hearings — or even during the congressional deliberations on the 2018 budget — I would have given them answers that are easily verifiable. When I first arrived in the DSWD, among my first declarations and actions were to say that the 4Ps program would NOT be expanding. This means that the 4.4 million beneficiaryhouseholds of the program will not increase,” she said. She added the list was already made before she became DSWD secretary and if there had been ad- COOLING DOWN. A foreigner and his children are enjoying the infinity pool at ditional members, the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro's top hotel located in the heart of the city. photo by gerry lee gorit for mindanao daily news they were the See funds, page 11

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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for the PROCUREMENT OF SECURITY SERVICES 1. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Regional Office No. 10, through its Bids and Awards Committee for Procurement of Goods (BAC-PG), intends to apply the sum of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOUSAND (P594,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Procurement of Security Services for the LTFRB-10 for CY-2018. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the bid opening. 2. The LTFRB Region 10 now invites bids for Security Services with THREE (3) Security Guards at the LTFRB Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. Delivery of the services is required for a period of ONE (1) YEAR. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a single contract similar to the aforementioned contract. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding documents, particularly in Section II. Instruction to the bidders. 3. Bidding will be conducted through an open competitive bidding procedure using a nondiscretionary “pass/fail” criteria as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”. 4. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to R.A. No. 5183 and subject to Commonwealth Act No. 138. 5. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the LTFRB Region 10 and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. 6. The BAC-PG of the LTFRB Region 10 will hold a Pre-bid Conference on August 31, 2017, 10:00 AM at the LTFRB Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, which shall be open to all interested parties only. 7. Bids must be delivered to the address below ON or BEFORE September 6, 2017, 10:00 AM. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. 8. Bid opening shall be on September 7, 2017, 2:00 PM at the LTFRB Regional Office No. 10. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. 9. The LTFRB Region 10 reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to the contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. 10. For further information, please refer to: TOMIANONG HADJI-AZIS BAC Secretariat LTFRB Regional Office No. 10 Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. no.: (088) 857-5637 MDN: Aug 31, 2017

PH reports decline in online hiring for the first time in 2017

THE Philippines said goodbye to its six-month positive growth streak in online hiring this July, as the country reported a 2% year-on-year decline – its first decline in hiring activity in 2017. This is according to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly gauge of online job posting activity in the Philippines, recording the industries and occupations that show the highest and lowest growth in recruitment activity. The Philippines’ Retail industry exhibited the steepest growth in online hiring, recording 8% year-on-year increase in July. On the other hand, the Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment sector fared the worst, with

a 17% year-on-year decline – falling 16% from the 1% year-on-year decline reported in June. Looking specifically at the occupational groups, Customer Service talent remained the most in demand with a 5% year-onyear growth in online hiring in July. The group is also the only occupation seeing positive demand amongst employers. HR & Admin continued to exhibit the steepest decline across all occupational groups, at a 16% year-on-year decline. “With growing competition from China’s presence in the global outsourcing sector, outsourcing activities within Philippines have eased, shaking the nation’s economy and contributing in part to

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the overall decline in hiring activity – where our MEI reported the country’s first dip this year. Additionally, weak remittances and trade deficits have weakened the Peso value, seeing the currency plunge to an 11-year low and further affecting hiring confidence,” said Sanjay Modi, Managing Director, Monster.com – APAC and Middle East. “Despite being faced with multiple immediately uncertainties, economists remain hopeful about the Philippines’ growth ahead, and this suggests opportunities for foreign firms from the region, such as Singapore, to come in and tap on the nation’s solid resources and infrastructure for commercial activities. The Philippines’ retail sector in particular is doing considerably well, and this trend will likely stick through for the months ahead.” The Monster Employment Index Philippines is a monthly gauge of online job posting activity, based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large representative selection of career websites and online job listings across Philippines. The Index does not reflect the trend of any one advertiser or source, but is an aggregate measure of the change in job listings across the industry.

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Wage Board-13 conducts training to Filipino Chinese Chamber members BUTUAN CITY – In partnership with the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Agusan, Inc. (FCCCAI), the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Caraga conducted an ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program on August, 29, 2017 at Hotel Karaga here. Thirteen members of FCCCAI participated in the activity. The event is in line with the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the National Wages and Productivity Commission and Employers Confederation of the Philippines. Under the MOU, the Productivity Toolbox and Two-tiered Wage System will form part of the package of assistance to be offered by the ECOP local chapters to

its members through the RTWPBs. ISTIV-PHP is a values-driven human resource intervention for quality and productivity improvement that is rooted in the five ideal attributes of a productive individual. I stands for Industrious, S for Systematic, T for Time-conscious, I for Innovative, and V for Strong value for work. The objective is to instill positive work values (ISSTIV) which result to positive change in the behavior of people and impact on productivity of the enterprise. Director Chona M. Mantilla, RTWPB-13 chairperson, stressed the importance of partnership between the government and private sector especially with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

She said the “agency is bringing the programs and services closer to the people and doing its best to serve the public to its fullest. This is why we have this partnership and cooperation, to build relationship towards harmonious and peaceful working environment.” Mr. Jorge G. Uy, president of FCCCAI, expressed gratitude with this development. He said, “Through this agreement, it will provide opportunities to our members to explore more the programs and services of DOLE and how it will help business to grow and be competitive.” Mr. Earl Dela Victoria, Board Secretary VI, said, “Engaging Productivity in every business endeavor will create positive results to the business and to the workers. These tools will help business grow,

sustain, and enhance workers’ capacity to be more productive.” The participants

hope that more Productivity trainings will be conducted in succeeding years. The

Wage Board encouraged the FCCCAI members to take advantage of its free service training.

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City Mayor, 8 others face 18 criminal cases with graft

City Mayor Oscar Moreno, of Cagayan De Oro City, obtained a permanent Writ of Preliminary Injunction (WPI) involving six counts of anti-graft cases – all bear a dismissal order of service. The WPI carries six antigraft charges, which were consolidated into one. But, just as Moreno won another round of battle to hold in abeyance his dismissal order - as far as one could remember, the Cagayan De Oro City Mayor has been dismissed from government service not once, but twice involving anti-graft cases – Moreno faces 18 other criminal cases involving 18 counts of anti-graft cases with the Sandiganbayan.

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The 18 criminal antigraft cases were filed by the Office of the Ombudsman with the Sandiganbayan, the court that hears criminal cases involving anti-graft cases filed against public officials. The Ombudsman, also an anti-graft court, hears the administrative cases of public officials charged violation of the anti-graft and corrupt practices. Once the Ombudsman found the public official guilty of graft and corrupt practices, it would subsequently file the criminal case with Sandiganbayan. This is what happened to Moreno’s cases. It means that the Ombudsman has already found Moreno guilty of the 18 anti-graft cases

and that the Cagayan De Oro City Mayor has been dismissed 18 times more as City Mayor. Considering that Moreno was able to get a restraining order of six consolidated anti-graft cases from the Court of Appeals (CA), he is still technically dismissed because the 12 other antigraft cases also called for his dismissal from service. The Ombudsman’s order reads: “In the event that the dismissal can no longer be enforced due to separation from service, the penalty shall be converted into a fine in an amount equivalent to their one-year salary. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government was directed

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to implement the dismissal order.” By the way, it is not only Moreno, who was ordered dismissed from the government service for being criminally charged with 18 counts of violation of Section 3 © of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019). Included as Moreno’s co-accused are ex-Provincial Accountant Divina Bade (16 counts) and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) members, namely: ex-Provincial Legal Officer Cancio Guibone (one count), ex-Provincial Budget Officer Elmer Wabe See graft, page 11

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I AM so glad to hear that Cagayan de Oro which celebrated the fiesta of Saint Augustine this week did it with extreme peace and EDITORIAL merrymaking without the threat of attack by the Maute ALLAN M. MEDIANTE group from Marawi City. Editor-in-Chief As a tradition, so many ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ people from nearby places Managing Editor Executive Editor came to participate in the MARK FRANCISCO celebration and were served Lifestyle Editor with food and so much of entertainment. The bells GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit of the Cathedral of the pa Motoring Editor Photo Journalist tron saint as well as other PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN churches rang loudly for the Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga religious affair. The carnival Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING parade, a beautiful display of Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor Mardi Gras street dancing exactly the one annually AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA held in New Orleans has Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant invited the thrills and joy of people even those from the RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO besieged area in Lanao del Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor Sur. I could feel the power ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO of Saint Augustine behind NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building the celebration as everything CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Legal Counsel Legal Counsel

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went well despite the negative warning of some people. It was extremely peaceful as the residents acted a peacekeeper through and through for their guests. 000 The battle in Marawi is still raging and the good thing is the military has finally gained so much ground to the disadvantage of the Maute group. Latest result showed five of its fighters swam to their death in the nearby lake as government troopers riddled them with bullets. No casualties in the side of the soldiers. Such being the case I can see the war will soon come to an end with the rebels in total defeat. Hurrah to our soldiers who are more inspired with the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte in the war zone. Duterte is indeed different from previ-

ous presidents who just stay in Malacanang enjoying the life of a commanderin-chief far away from the battlefield. 000 I was laughing really hard reading at the story about Japan in full alert and utterly in disgust as missiles from North Korea flew above its air-space. It was a test fire, but to the direction of Japan is absolutely bad and against t rules of diplomatic relations among countries. Anyway north Korea’s favorite past time is provoking other nations to a fight. This is risky since it can trigger a big war that involve world power like the United States of America. This Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea should behave well and not to irritate anyone for the safety of world peace. We

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should be reminded that war is very destructive and no one comes out a winner. Everyone is injured no matter what language we use. 000 I am so hurt by reports of so many people committing suicide these days. Something must be wrong somewhere that needs intellectual assessment and spiritual assistance This is a biggest mortal sin where victims have no way of asking for forgiveness. I am calling all religious leaders and groups of people to do something rather than be silent about See things, page 11

Think A Minute

Don’t follow your conscience THINK a minute. Some young children were asked this question: “What is a conscience?” A 6-year-old boy said he thought it was “the bad feeling you get when you kick girls and puppies.” A 9-year-old said your conscience is “a voice inside that says ‘No’ when you want to beat up your little brother.” A guy was giving his friend advice on how to make a decision. He said: “You’ve got to follow your conscience. It’s like the little man inside you telling you what’s right and wrong. Just do whatever your little man

tells you to do.” His friend answered: “No, that won’t work for me. My little man’s an idiot!” It’s like the popular song about a person who’s committing adultery that says: “How can this love be so wrong if it feels so right? If lovin’ you is wrong, I don’t want to be right!” Our feelings and conscience are NOT always a good guide to show us what’s right and wrong. Since everyone one of us has the tendency to be self-centered in one way or another, we’ve damaged and confused our conscience. So we often tell ourselves

that certain wrong things are right, so we won’t feel guilty about doing them. A person can be very wrong, even though he doesn’t feel wrong or guilty. For example: Adolph Hitler had 6 million Jews tortured and murdered just because of their race! But he did not show any guilt for all the evil he did. Does that mean he was not guilty of all those wrongs, just because he didn’t feel guilty? Of course not! You and I can tell a small lie, cheat on our taxes, school exams or customs duty, or get away with a little stealing. But that does not mean it’s right, or

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that we will never be caught and punished. The fact is we’re still guilty of doing those wrong things, even if everybody else is doing it. So because we cannot depend on our conscience or feelings every time, we need Jesus Christ to be our guide Who can clearly show us what’s right and wrong every day. See follow, page 11

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WPP Permit holders/operators encouraged to organize Acknowledging that the government cannot do it alone, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 OIC, Regional Director Edwin B. Andot encouraged the Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPPP) holders/operators in Region 10 to organize and convene into a federation to police the industry against illegal operations. A meeting with Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs) and the WPPP holders/operators in Region 10 was conducted on August 24, 2017 at the DENR 10 conference room. RD Andot, in his message, reiterated that the WPPP holders/operators are the best people to police their own industry because they are assumed to know the illegal players operating in their areas. Operators from each province appointed interim representatives for the federation. Misamis Occidental operators appointed Ms. Alicia Camunay and Mr. Winston Catane. Mr. Mario Huervas, Mr. Juanito Nasara, Mr. Oscar Obial, Mr. Eduardo Suarez, Jr. and Mr. Raul Carlito Gentallan were named as representatives

for Bukidnon province. Mr. Margarito Jaque, For. Darsky Irigian and Ms. Perlita R. Salac were appointed as representatives for the province of Lanao del Norte while Rev. Prodencio Plaza, Mr. Jay Yap, Mr. Nilo Micabalo and Mr. Ating Co were appointed to represent Misamis Oriental. During the open forum, RD Andot answers issues and concerns of the operators. He assured them that the DENR is a partner of the private sector and all stakeholders in working for the advancement of the wood processing industry. RD Andot also gave emphasis on the stand of the DENR against corruption, further challenging the operators to stop unnecessary handouts and to report directly to his office any employee who displays unethical conduct in their transactions. The federation is expected to assemble for an election and to establish its structure and guidelines that will be anchored in the aspirations of advancing the interest of the WPPP holders/operators and all stakeholders of the industry. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 08270-2017

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 OIC, Regional Director Edwin B. Andot (inset photo) encourages the Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPPP) holders/operators in Region 10 to organize and form a federation that will represent each province and convene to address and find solutions to their issues and concerns. He said this during the meeting with Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers and WPP holders/operators in Region 10 on August 25, 2017 at the DENR 10 conference room. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 08-273-2017

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ARMIEL P. ALKUINO AND MYLENE B. KUIZON,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2017-076

ARMIEL P. ALKUINO AND MYLENE B. KUIZON, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JOSE R. CONGRESO JR. AND NOREEN I. BAYLOSIS-CONGRESO,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-074

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on June 1, 1994 at Pinamungajan, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Poblacion, Toledo City, Cebu and Prk. 8, Brgy. Tominobo, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for more than twenty one 21) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 1, 1994, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 15th day of August, 2017.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 29, 1999 at Cagayan de Oro City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Brgy., Luinab, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for more than three (3) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 29, 1999, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 15th day of August, 2017.

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R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

ORDER

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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 ELIAMQUIM VESO URSOS 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 ELIAMQUIM VESO URSOS at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are MARGARITO S. URSOS and DEVORA T. VESO. 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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JOSE R. CONGRESO JR. AND NOREEN I. BAYLOSIS-CONGRESO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR City/Municipality: SAN FRANCISCO NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANTONIO, JR. FLORES ENEBRAD has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from ANTONIO to ANTONIO, JR. in the birth certificate of ANTONIO FLORES ENEBRAD who was born on November 30, 1993 at SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR and whose parents are ANTONIO C. ENEBRAD and ROSARIO OBSINA FLORES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with his Office LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY, SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR.

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Duterte pledges assistance to affected poultry raisers Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10 Monte Carlo Bldg., RER Phase I Subd., Kauswagan Highway Cagayan de Oro City Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82 NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP) Notice given that the following companies/employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for Alien Employment Permit/s.

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, August 28, vowed assistance for poultry raisers who were affected by the bird flu virus in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija. “To help the industry recover, the government, through the Department of Agriculture, will assist in the affected poultry raisers in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija to defray their losses through interventions such as loans and capacity building trainings,” the President said in his speech at the Heroes Hall here. At the same time, the President said the government will also strengthen awareness drives to the public and poultry raisers nationwide on avian influenza and find ways to mitigate such virus to avoid speculation and confusion. To stamp out the outbreak and minimize its impact to the country, the Chief Executive said the government is undertaking efforts such as the culling of affected fowls, which was completed on August 24. The President, who joined a boodle fight here, assured that poultry products are safe for consumption. During his speech, the President also expressed gratitude to the local officials and people of Pampanga and Nueva Ecija for their solidarity and cooperation in quickly stamping out avian flu in the affected areas. “I thank everyone here today for playing their respective roles in the implementation of isolation and quarantine measures towards the eventual elimination of avian flu in the country,” he said. President Duterte also commended the Department of Agriculture officials for their quick and

decisive action in squarely confronting and containing the avian flu outbreak. The President also acknowledged the assistance of more than 300 soldiers and police officers for their help and valuable assistance. “Your timely and rapid response on this outbreak is truly praiseworthy,” he said. The President meanwhile sought for the full cooperation and assistance of both the poultry industry and the general public to “make sure that disease outbreaks such as this are reported to authorities at the onset of its occurrence.” According to President Duterte, the goal is to put the industry firmly back into the path of high growth and progress so that it can continue to contribute to the nation’s food security and to our economic growth. The Chief Executive also said he would seek for additional funds to augment the government’s support for the poultry raisers. “Let us find out magkano ‘yan and maybe we can add more. But ‘yung kaya lang. Tanungin ko si Andrea ng PAGCOR kung meron ba siya,” he said, adding that his administration will raise the money. “I’ll try to find out in a few weeks and maybe… at the end of the month, kung may makuha ako. Just to add a little bit to the amount that you have already received,” he said in a media interview. During the event, the President led the awarding of indemnity checks to poultry raisers whose farms were depopulated to prevent further spread of bird flu virus. Certificates of appreciation were also given to agencies and local government units who worked together to stamp out bird flu.###PND

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DA-13: Caraga needs more coffee nurseries to meet production goals By VANESSA P. SANCHEZ

Blessed with suitable climatic condition plus available farm technologies, coffee industry in Caraga looks promising. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), coffee production in Caraga had an average growth rate of 12.8% from 2010-2015. Yet, coffee supply was not enough to meet demand. “Nestle Philippines, the biggest coffee buyer in the country was able to source out only 25% of local coffee requirement.The remaining 75% had to be imported,” Eddie Baylin, Nestle Area Agronomist for Caraga, said. During the crafting of Caraga’s coffee industry roadmap in 2016, the lack of quality materials was identified as among weak points of the industry. Currently, there is only one accredited coffee nursery in the region, the Mabuhay Kahayagan Coffee Growers

Cooperative nursery in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. Accreditation of plant nurseries ensures quality planting materials that are free from pests and diseases. On the other hand, accredited plant nurseries will have access to technical assistance and supervision, access to government programs in terms of marketing, and are entitled to identified scion/plant propagules from government-registered scion groves. Among the requirements of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) for nursery accreditation is the establishment of the nursery at least one year prior to application. It should also have a minimum area of 1,000 sq.m. with a stock inventory of planting materials valued at P100,000 per crop applied. It should also have a scion grove and garden planted with National Seed Industry Council (NSC) approved and registered Varieties/cultivars of fruit, plantation and root crops established at least a

Farmers visit the Bureau of Plant Industry-accredited coffee nursery of the Mabuhay Kahayagan Coffee Growers Cooperative in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. photos by vanessa p . sanchez

year before application. The nurser y must also have a minimum of 20 mother trees per variety/strain of the crop applied following the recommended distance. The scion grove should not be more than five kilometer radios from the nursery for accessibility. All propagules to be used in sexual/asexual propagation must be obtained from tagged

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from page 1 simultaneous serving of search warrants on the Parojinog residences for alleged illegal possession of firearms in the early dawn Sunday last July 30, 2017. According to Espenido, the Parojinogs fired at the police team, which resulted in the shootout that killed Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo “Aldong” Parojinog and 14 others. Also killed during the alleged encounter was Parojinog’s wife Susan, his brother Octavio, an incumbent provincial board member of Misamis Occidental and sister Mona. The victims were all in the house of Parojinog in Baybay Lawis, San Roque when the incident took place. Espenido , who still remain as the police chief of Ozamiz City, said that he has still a mission to eradicate all traces of the Parojinogs in Misamis Occidental. As of press time, Mayor Parojinog’s brother, City Councilor Ricardo Parojinog remained at large and is an object of manhunt with a Php 2 million on his head. The Mayor’s daughter, elected Vice Mayor Princess Parojinog Echavez , and Reynaldo Parojinog, Jr. whose lives were spared during the raid were arrested and are currently detained in Manila on alleged charges with illegal drug and illegal possession of firearms. Vice Mayor Princess Parojinog Echavez has denied that her father was engaged in illegal drug trafficking and accused the law enforcers led by Espenido to have planted the evidences against them. Espenido first hogged the limelight in connection with the arrest and killing of Albuera town Mayor Rolando Espinosa while being detained in Baybay, Leyte, on alleged drug trafficking.

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from page 1 Mariano’s fate on Wednesday, Aug. 30. In a phone interview Tuesday, MARBAI vice chair Salvador Barcebal Jr. said they hope the CA would confirm Mariano, who helped them reclaim the 145-hectare banana plantation from the management of Lorenzo-owned Lapanday Foods Corporation on May 18, after two failed attempts. Barcebal said that although they had been installed, the farmers feared they would be displaced again if the CA rejects Mariano. “We hope they would confirm Ka Paeng Mariano because he was of great help in pursuing agrarian reform. He helped us, MARBAI farmers, return to our property as legitimate owners,” he said. He said they demand Mariano’s confirmation because there are still several displaced farmers who need his help to be installed and recognized as owners of their lands. Around 200 farmers held a rally at the Freedom Park along Roxas Avenue to call for the confirmation of Mariano. Barcebal said farmers from Hijo Employees Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative and Gagmayng Maguuma Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Inc. Joined MARBAI in the protest action. He said they are calling on President Rodrigo R. Duterte to support the confirmation

of the DAR chief, following the rejection of former Social Welfare secretary Judy Taguiwalo. Last May 9, Duterte met with around 200 farmers of MARBAI who held a picket from April 29 to May 12 on Chino Roces Avenue in Manila. Farmers returned home on May 13. Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao said in a statement that Mariano’s confirmation is “crucial to President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise of an inclusive governance and for fundamental reforms.” “If the CA rejects Ka Paeng, we could wave goodbye to the president’s pledge for an inclusive governance, and say hello again deplorably to a rule of big hacienderos, oligarchs and militarists,” Casilao said. He maintained that Mariano’s appointment as DAR chief “led to its positive and speedy response to farmers’ grievances on agrarian cases, and instrumental to the inclusion of the genuine agrarian reform via free distribution of land in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and on the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms (Caser) of the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). “ Describing him as the “last beam of hope of poor sectors in the Duterte cabinet,”he said rejecting Mariano [as DAR secretary] will erase the little optimism of the farmers. He urged the President and CA members “to uphold inclusive governance for the benefit of the people, otherwise, this administration would only reap the unrest, primarily from the peasant sector who are already at present occupying hacienda lands across the country.” (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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from page 1 Several journalists have complained that the military, citing “operational security,” has imposed tighter restrictions such as banning media presence even in “cleared” areas that they wanted to cover and had previously covered. They told Galvez they are not the military’s “PIO” (public information officers) thus they would not be content with receiving press releases as sources of their reports. In a letter last week addressed to General Eduardo Ano, Armed Forces chief of staff, journalists covering Marawi said: “We believe that clarity in policy is beneficial to all parties. But more importantly, the world needs to know what is happening in Marawi through the media’s unbiased and unfiltered lens. This is what is sorely lacking here.” “Press releases, press conferences and photo/video handouts from the military are no substitute to field coverage by the media. “What is happening in Marawi is a curtailment of press freedom, a freedom guaranteed by the Constitution, even under a state of martial law. There are many existing and tested methods by which journalists can carry out their duty with the military still being able to preserve the secrecy of vital tactical movements. “We are fully aware of the risks that surround us, and yet, like you, our duty to the people compels us to be in Marawi. These are precisely what we have been presenting

Thursday, August 31, 2017 on the ground, but these have all fallen on deaf ears. We hope we can sit down with you to discuss these urgent concerns,” the letter added. The military, however, has refused to heed the journalists’ demand for greater leeway in covering the conflict. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews)

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from page 2 families of slain soldiers who had children aged 0 to 18, in “compliance with the President’s order.” Duterte said the allegation was already circulating in Congress and maintained it did not come from him. “Hindi galing sa akin iyong sabi na ginamit iyong pera ni Taguiwalo. We did not, dumating iyon sa kamay ng mga congressman, sa mga (The accusations did not come from me that Taguiwalo was using that money for that purpose. It reached the congressmen), well of course from military maybe. But hindi galing sa akin iyon (but it did not come from me), otherwise I would not have reappointed and reappointed her,” he said. He alleged that soldiers recovered some envelopes that appeared to have come from 4Ps under Taguiwalo’s watch. “Ako sinabi ko naman to (I said it already), let me be very clear. To the communists, makinig kayo: Wala akong pakialam kung iyong pera, nakatanggap NPA na mahirap o law-abiding citizen sa barangay na mahirap. Puro iyon nangailangan ng kain (you listen: I don’t care if a poor NPA received the cash or law-abiding citizen in their barangays. They all need food),” he said. “Kaya Secretary Taguiwalo, you’re barking up the wrong tree – that is what I told the military,” he said. Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao said in a statement Tuesday that the president’s statement “reeks of military line, incriminating Ma’am Judy, that we already could not sense the mayor who was considerate of the people’s need and working for peace.” “This exposes that the militarists in the cabinet are approving of patronage politics, the unity of fascism and bureaucrat capitalism, at the cost of inclusive and progressive governance,” Casilao said. He said Taguiwalo could have earned the ire of House and CA members, as she strongly opposed their purported control over social services fund so they can use it for patronage politics. “We urge the president to

be meticulous of his statements, especially against Ma’am Judy who served his government with utmost sincerity and capability, for the benefit of the people,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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from page 4 (17 counts), ex-Provincial Administrator Patrick Gabutina (16 counts), ex-Assistant Provincial Engineer Rolando Pacuribot (18 counts), exProvincial Agriculturist Danilo Maputol (two counts), ex-Provincial General Services Officer Elsie Lopoy (five counts) and Administrative Aide Leemar Tinagan (three counts). Additional charges of Falsification of Public Documents were also ordered to be filed against Moreno (one count), Wabe (four counts), Gabutina (four counts), Pacuribot (four counts), Lopoy (four counts), Maputol (two counts) and Tinagan (one count). Having been found guilty as charged, Moreno was ordered dismissed from the service and meted the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification from holding public office, forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, and bar from taking civil service examination . Moreno’s coaccused Pacuribot, Gabutina, Wabe, Bade, Lopoy, Maputol and Tinagan were also found administratively liable and ordered dismissed from the service carrying the same accessory penalties, the Ombudsman said. Moreno always argue that he would always obtain a restraining order because his dismissal would jeopardize public service in Cagayan De Oro City. Without batting an eye, the CA always shallow Moreno’s argument – hook line and sinker. The CYNOSURE does not believe ‘though that the CA is composed of incompetent justices. Do you? -0 Send reacton /comment: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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from page 4 be silent about it. We must preserve life by doing something rather than staying quiet on the matter. Some of the causes that drive people to commit suicide is love affairs, poverty, family problems, especially the husband and wife, etc.. All these can be remedied if we try to help one another rather than stay in the curses of evils. Please let us all think of something better to end such catastrophic issue in our lives. 000 With the new assignment

“The School Leaders’ use of 21st Century Technology” By Amor S. Lamorin-ESP-1

As we prepare students to become increasingly competitive in a consistently evolving global job market, there is a critical importance for school principals to fully utilize practices and processes to support the development and use of 21st century technology skills in elementary and secondary schools in school districts across the country. This 21st century approach to teaching and learning enforces building skills associated with computer literacy, problem solving and innovation. In order to create and continuously develop these learning environments, school principals must not only have of drug war specialist Espenido to Ilo-Ilo City after his stint in Leyte and Ozamiz where killings of suspects are ordinary, I expect the mayor who was rumored to be a drug protector has reason to be scared for his life. And I think all local officials engaged in the illegal drugs should be afraid too, one of these days the killing machine of President Duterte will reach them. I have always been opposed to extra judicial killing, but looking at the problems of drug in our country makes me furious of its extent and damage to society. Still, I am not supporting the killings, but definitely I wish the problem is solved. I hope scientists will discover something new to avoid the mess and eradicate the devastation of our civilization. 000 Charlie Chaplain, the favorite in the era of silent movies more than ten decades ago, is making waves with laughter from viewers. His movements and presentations of the jokes and comedies is still worth big that truly make people laugh. I can see that movie producers of long ago knew so much their job, especially in the side of entertainment. I have been watching a series of Chaplain’s movies on TV and it helps me enjoy life in the midst of aging. 000 It is soon the month of

a thorough understanding of 21st century technology resources, but also be able support the consistent use of these resources through their administrative practices. Educational leaders must guide their schools through the challenges posed by an increasingly complex environment. Principals must respond to increasing diversity in student characteristics, income disparities and variation in learning capacities. Rapid developments in technologies for teaching and communication require adjustments in the internal workings of schools. These are just a few of the conditions that make schooling more challenging and leadership more essential. September and I urge people not to play Christmas music yet Let us not be so ignorant about the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord who was born on December 25. The official season has been in December yet, but we can already enjoy the Yuletide pieces in the month of November. Incidentally, winter season is still so far, but the air in the northern part of California during the nights is already getting cold. It is an early indication that the atmosphere is cold as the winds blow for the winter season. (Bennex news Service)

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from page 4 Today, even though you have not felt very guilty, you now understand that you are guilty of living your own way. You know that you’ve done wrong things: wrong thoughts, words, and actions. Maybe they were even things you thought were not wrong because many other people do them. Yet the good news is Jesus Christ will still forgive you and start changing your life if you let Him. So why not ask Him to take full control of your life and help you start living His way every day? It’s the way you can finally have real peace in your conscience, and the satisfaction of living the right, successful way. Just Think a Minute.

EDITOR : MARK FRANCISCO

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Manila, Philippines – Community Volunteers from Northern Mindanao participated in the first National Community Volunteers’ Congress in Quezon City, Manila, August 17-18, 2017. The said congress, dubbed as Bukluran: Sama-samang Lakas ng Mamamayan, is the first national community volunteers’ gathering hosted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) community-driven development program - the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community-Driven Development Program (Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP). Bukluran (to unite) saw a gathering of community volunteers under the Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP from all over the Philippines. The delegates engaged in a series of collaboration works and focus-group-discussions during the two-day event that focused on the track towards advocating for the adoption of the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach in handling infrastructure projects in the local communities. Community-Driven Development (CDD) programs operate on the principles of transparency, participation, local empowerment,

demand-responsiveness, greater downward accountability, and enhanced local capacity. Experience has shown that when given clear and transparent rules, access to information, appropriate capacity, and financial support, poor men and women can effectively organize to identify community priorities and address local problems by working in partnership with local governments and other supportive institutions to build small-scale infrastructure and deliver basic services. See delegates, page 10

The DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Community Volunteers of Region 10 participated in the mural painting activity during the 1st National Community Volunteers’ Congress. The mural paintings represent the shared experiences, struggles, and triumphs of the volunteers during the implementation of this program.