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Duterte approves free irrigation law

President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law Free Irrigation Service (FIS) Act which grants free irrigation to farmers owning not more than eight hectares of land.

Duterte signed Republic Act No. 10969 on February 2 and copy of which was released to the Malacanang Press Corps on Friday (Feb. 9).

Upon effectivitiy of the new law, all farmers with only eight and below hectares of lands are exempted from paying irrigation service fees (ISF) for water derived from national See approves, page 6

Oro councilor sounds alarm on unsanitary tattooing

By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Councilor Ma. Lourdes Gaane sounded alarm bells on health hazards posed by tattoo shops in the city.

A physician by profession, Gaane and two other councilors from her committee on health – George Goking and Suzette Daba – inspected two tattoo shops in downtown Cagayan de Oro and discovered that they did not have proper disposal of wastes especially the used needles.

Used needles are a cause of concern because they could accidentally draw blood from the tattoo customer and transferred to the next person. One of the platforms of the infection of the deadly HIV is through blood transfusion.

In particular, Gaane found out that the used needles were merely thrown in bins along with other household trash.

“This should not be the case,” the medical practitioner-turned-politician said.

“These are hazardous and cannot be kept in standard trash bins. Since they do not have the tools to destroy the needles, they just collect and keep them in empty mineral bottles.”

“This is also true for the used globes, paper towels, ink caps and leftover ointments. These are all considered infectious waste that must be separated from other garbage,” she pointed out.

Gaane also decried the fact that inkers in Cagayan de Oro do not prepare a waiver for their customers to sign but merely gave oral briefings to them before the procedure takes place.

With that, Gaane is authoring an ordinance outlining regulations for the tattoo industry in Cagayan de Oro. The ordinance is now at the committee on health level.

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6 soldiers wounded in Bukidnon clash; brgy officials warned

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Bukidnon was the site of fresh fights between the military and the New People’s Army (NPA) anew where six soldiers were wounded earlier this week after an explosive was hurled at the troops while patrolling in the outskirts of barangay Cawayan, Quezon town.

In a belated report reaching the 4th Infantry Division, spokesperson 1st Lt. Tere Ingente said that the soldiers are now recuperating at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City, sustaining only minor injuries.

NPA spokesperson Ariel Magbanwag said in a separate email that at 3:00 p.m. that day, the NPAs chanced upon the patrolling soldiers

and lobbed an explosive at them while simultaneously firing with their weapons.

Magbanwag bloated the number to 13 casualties on the military side but Ingente said there were only six Army troopers injured.

There were no confirmed casualties on the NPA side because Magbanwag refused to comment on the matter.

Ingente said the wounded soldiers belonging to the 88th Infantry Battalion supporting the community support efforts of the 403rd Infantry Brigade.

403rd Infantry Brigade commander Brig. Gen. Eric Vinoya expressed dismay at the presence of the NPAs in five barangays of Quezon town, threatening to report the barangay officials to Interior Secretary Eduardo See clash, page 6

Entire Agusan del Sur political leaders jumped to PDP Laban Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza whose party mates in the PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del province were under LPSur—The entire officialdom, coalesced National Unity from governor down to Party in 2013 mid-term the village leaders, in this elections and in 2016 presidential elections.

Also joining the bandwagon are the governor’s sisters 1st District Rep. Evelyn Plaza-Mellana and 2nd District Rep. Maria Valentina Plaza. The mass oath taking was held in the tightly secured sprawling Naliyagan Cultural Center , the main venue at the provincial capitol where big events are held.

Plaza said they decided to join President Duterte’s political party because he only wanted the welfare of the province by forging a unity with the present administration.

In the past media inSpeaker Pantaleon Alvarez administers the mass oath taking of Agusan del Sur officials led by Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza (in white shirt) as new members of PDP Laban. ter views, the governor

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province have jumped ship to the ruling PDP Laban party of President Rodrigo Duterte, an unprecedented move after two elections of sticking it out with the

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Liberal Party-led coalition.

House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez administered on Thursday the mass oath taking of at least 3,366 new PDP Laban members led by

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A free mobile screening clinic for Persons with Disabilities, sponsored by Tebow CURE Hospital in partnership with the Provincial Government of Compostela Valley through

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the Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), was conducted on January 26, 2017 at the Social Hall, Capitol Building, Nabunturan, CVP. Reynaldo, ID Comval

PLGU Comval, Tebow CURE Hospital partner for PWDs

C ompostela Valley Province -- A free mobile screening clinic for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was conducted on January 26, 2017 at the Social Hall, Capitol Building, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province.

The said screening is sponsored by Tebow CURE Hospital in partnership with the Provincial Government of Comval through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).

“Ito po ay isang blessing mula sa ating Panginoon na mapagsilbihan kayo ng am-

ing hospital at mapaunlakan ninyo kami,” said Dr. Nesti, one of the Tebow CURE Hospital mobile clinic team members.

Tebow CURE Hospital, located in Davao City, is an orthopedic specialty hospital which provides elective orthopedic surgeries to both children and adults.

Their primary charitable mission is to help children with treatable conditions like clubfoot, bowed legs, spinal deformities, untreated burns, and cleft lip and palate.

Along with their family See hospital, page 11

THUMBS UP. Soldiers, senators, and officials give a thumbs up for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) at the Notre Dame of Jolo College in Sulu on Thursday (Feb. 8, 2018). The officials include (starting 6th from left) Senators Sherwin Gatchalian, Risa Hontiveros, Juan Miguel Zubiri; former Governor Abdusakur Mahail Tan; Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Jesus Dureza; and Senators Joseph Ejercito Estrada and Juan Edgardo Angara. (Arman Clemente /O ffice of S enator E jercito )

DENR seeks new tech to boost LGUs’ solid waste drive

Date of interview on February 16-17, 2018 at EEI CDO Satellite Office.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources ( D E NR ) i s seeking more technologies that will help local governm e nt u n i t s (LGUs) nationwide undertake solid waste management (SWM).

“We’ll be looking into new technologies for addressing the garbage problem,” said DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leones.

He said the extent of waste generation nationwide highlights the need for SWM-promoting technologies.

“The country already generates about 40 tons of See drive, page 11

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Isuzu Philippines seals partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation As part of its corporate social responsibility program, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leader in commercial vehicle segment, has formally signed a memorandum of agreement with GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKP)—the socio-civic arm of GMA Network—in response to provide vehicle assistance and emergency relief operations to communities across the country.

The partnership aims to help over 600,000 individuals who are affected with calamitystricken and underserved communities. Most of these beneficiaries are recipients of Operation Bayanihan Project—a

series of relief operations and medical missions; and “Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan” project, which focuses on the importance of education

by providing complete set of school supplies to underprivileged students.

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Chevron’s Volunteer Week marks 10 years of giving back to host communities Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, recently celebrated ten years of doing Volunteer Week, an annual five-day initiative to invest time, resources and energy in social issues that matter to employees, customers and

Hajime Koso said, “Our support to GMA Kapuso Foundation demonstrate our true commitment in helping out the lives of communities

everywhere. It’s an honor and privilege to reach out and extend our hands to communities that need us the most.”

Under the agreement,

Isuzu Philippines Corporation will donate one (1) unit of Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 pickup truck to GMA Kapuso See isuzu, page 11

Volkswagen PH starts 2018 with the introduction of the Golf GTS Highline

communities.

“Volunteer Week is a celebration of volunteerism, a core value of Chevron, in which employees and other Chevron business partners are encouraged to work for the progress and improvement of See chevron, page 11

Volkswagen Philippines, the official importer and distributor of Volkswagen vehicles in the country, now offers the Golf GTS Highline variant to jumpstart 2018 for both Volkswagen fans and car enthusiasts alike.

Since the Volkswagen Golf GTS was introduced in the Philippines in May 2017, the local market has warmly welcomed one of the German carmaker’s most successful brands.

The Golf GTS (Grand Touring Sport) wagon body style carries the DNA of the original Golf, which has sold over 30 million

units in seven generations of production, but offers 350 liters more cargo space than its hatchback version. The GTS wagon style is ideal for those who love the power and performance the Golf has been known for over the years, yet still value the comfort and space of a wagon.

The Golf GTS Highline is powered by the 4-cylinder, in-line 2.0 TDI diesel engine mated to the 6-speed DSG transmission system, and generates 150 PS of power at 3,500-4,000 rpm, and classleading maximum torque of 340 Nm at 1,750-3,000 rpm.

The electromechanical speedsensitive power steering, 15-inch front ventilated and rear disc brakes, the struts and 3-point wishbone with stabilizer front suspension and torsion beam (for the comfort yet ability to carry heavy cargo), add to the premium feel of the Golf GTS Highline ride.

The Golf GTS Highline comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, and is feature-packed with the following: Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights; fog lamps with static cornering lights; front wiper with rain sensor;

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“Scrape to metal” or “retouch” During my color-coding days, I normally take Uber.

Regardless of LTFRB’s misgivings about Uber, I personally find UBER quite efficient, economical and practical.

I must have inherited my budget consciousness from my late mother, Sofia Rivera Bunye. So you guessed it right, I always opt for ride-sharing.

Savings aside, I also use Uber for the opportunity to pick on the brains of the driver - my favorite man on the street - as I try to research for my weekly newspaper column.

With the last driver, however, it was the other way around. He obviously recognized me as I settled on my seat. As soon as we got going for my destination, he asked me: “Sec, ano ho ba ang tingin niyo dito sa federalism?”

Wow. I almost fell off my seat. How do I explain this complex subject in ten minutes or less to someone who, in all probability, has very limited exposure to law or political science?

I told Narding (the Uber driver) that switching to federalism is like buying a new car.

The first question to ask oneself is: Do you really need a new car?

So I asked Narding about the car he is driving – a Toyota Vios which he owned. I asked him if he was satisfied with its performance. He answered affirmatively so I told him if that’s the case he did not need a new car.

I asked him next if his car ever suffered any damage which needed urgent repair.

Again, he answered “yes”.

He explained that his car was scratched by another vehicle not so long ago.

So he brought his car to a neighborhood shop to get a repair quotation.

The shop owner initially quoted a horrendous figure for a “hilamos” or a “scrape to metal” repaint job.

“Pina “retouch” ko na lang ho. Para din naman hong bago. Malaki pa ho ang diperensiya sa presyo at nakuha ko ng mas maaga ang aking sasakyan,” Narding said.

“There you have it,” I told Narding. “You have answered your own question.”

Our 1987 constitution which provides for a “unitary” government undoubtedly has some shortcomings.

But these defects can be cured by a simple “retouch”.

As peddled by its proponents, a federal government (the opposite of unitary government) promises greater autonomy for local govern-

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ments which have been complaining against too much control from “Imperial Manila”, the national government.

But greater autonomy is still possible without having to change our constitution and without having to switch to a new form of government.

My proposal is simple: Just change, by ordinary legislation, the sharing of income between the national government and local governments. Believe me.

You will arrive at the same desired results.

I explained to Narding that right now, revenues (net of some deductions) are split 60:40 between the See metal, page 6

Letters from Davao

Symptoms of hopelessness I am intrigued by the recent turn of events. Why is there so much brouhaha over press freedom following the ordered closure of the operations of Rappler, a media outfit which was discovered to be generously funded by a foreign outfit known for its covert destabilization activities in foreign government and leaders not friendly to America?

How much more money had been infused to discredit the Duterte government that a number of radical organizations and foreignfunded media firms suddenly emerged in an unusual activism that stemmed from Rappler’s closure? Stop, look and listen. Have they lost their freedom which they claimed was deprived of them?

It was all about suppression of press freedom which Rappler complained of following the closure order by the Securities and

Exchange Commission. But should SEC just watch in akimbo after it discovered that a notorious foreign funder — Omidyar Network (ON) — can intrude into the editiorial content and policies of the media company?

I do not wish to comment further on the case of Rappler which is now with the Court of Appeals but the outfit itself is actively covering activities that had proceeded from its claim that its freedom had been curtailed and the activists, as if on cue, damning it and walking out of class to “fight Duterte’s dictatorship and tyrannical attacks on the youth and people”.

The sound and fury seem to drown the basic issue on what is (press) freedom and what is criminal. But this is not even as simple as determining whether it is just an issue of freedom or crime.

This is intertwined with

the issues of nationalism, sovereignty and national security which are stonewalled in the razzmatazz and drama taking place in the University of the Philippines school campus, the leftist legal fronts like Kilusang Mambubukid, Kabataan Party List, the Senate hall and unescapably the foreign funded media organizations.

The issue of press freedom and crime had been convoluted. The noise and sloganeering appears to be an attempt at concealing the crime of the past administration among them the dengvaxia horror and the Mamasapano massacre of the police 44 Special Action Force. It is used by the moribund opposition and some onion-skinned politicians to question bloggers and social media platform like Facebook which impliedly Senators like Grace Poe and Manny Pacquiao want to sanction. Poe even raised

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the possibility of barring Facebook in the Philippines.

Pacquiao is hurting some nosy bloggers are romancing his romance.

The opposition charged that pro-Duterte supporters and bloggers used Facebook to spread fake news.

Bloggers from all political persuasions and ideology use FB and funny, because the senators and the antiDuterte bloggers aimed their turrets on Asec. Mocha Uson as if all the fake news emanates from her.

They spared no words in discrediting her for mistakenly citing that Mt. Mayon is located in Naga. What a big issue that was and still is and Uson remains quiet See symptoms, page 10

Think A Minute

Let Go of the Controls

Think a minute…

A pilot was flying his small airplane, a Cessna 150, when suddenly he lost control. His plane began spinning and falling to the ground! He panicked and began doing everything he could think of with the controls. Finally, after a few seconds, he remembered his teacher’s words of instruction: “If you ever go into a spin and start falling in this plane, the Cessna 150, just let go of the controls!

This kind of plane will stop falling and fly straight again by itself.”

But letting go of the controls and trusting the plane

to fly straight and save him was the hardest, scariest thing for this pilot to do.

Finally, he pulled his hands off the controls and waited.

After many seconds of his Cessna plane spinning and falling, it returned to just normal, level flying and he was safe again! Even though the plane fell more than half a mile, the pilot survived because he trusted the plane enough to let go.

If you’re in trouble or going through a major problem, decision, or crisis in your life. You may be feeling like you must do all kinds of things to fix it. But nothing you’re doing is working, so

you’re frustrated and worried. You know the best thing you can do is what that pilot finally did. Just take your hands off the controls and stop trying to change and fix that situation or person yourself. It’s hard to do, especially if you feel you’re the only person who is trying to do anything about it.

But why not just let go and ask Jesus to forgive you for living your own wrong way. Then, ask Him to take full charge of your whole life, including your problem. Put every area of your life into God’s hands: your future, schooling, job and family, all your worries

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and problems. It’s only then that Jesus can start making everything in your life work together for your good and happiness. Every day, Jesus will help you know what you should do, and also how to trust Him to always do His part. It’s only then that you’ll finally have real peace and confidence, even while you’ve got problems.

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TOYM 2017 Winners: Inspiring people thru excellence

This year’s batch of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) honorees, eight in total, include an Olympic silver medalist lady weightlifter, a “super veterinarian”, a peace-builder in Mindanao, a leader of indigenous peoples, and a model cop.

All of them have, in various ways, contributed to the development of their communities in innovative ways.

PLDT Chairman and CEO and TOYM Foundation Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan congratulated the eight awardees for their efforts to make the Philippines more progressive during the launch of the 2017 TOYM awardees recently.

“This year’s honorees are exemplary young men and women who have made a difference in our world today. Through their effort to create a better tomorrow, they have helped transform various communities around the Philippines,” he said.

TOYM Foundation President Bienvenido Tantoco III described this year’s awards as a vital tool in strengthening the country’s nation-building. “We need to be more active than ever before to show our young people compelling models of success,” Tantoco said.

O ver the years, the TOYM Foundation has become an institution having developed a reputation for

its selectiveness of outstanding young men whom the award is conferred. TOYM seeks to give national recognition to young Filipino men and women, aged 18 to 40 years old for their selfless dedication in their chosen fields and expertise.

Since 2012, the TOYM Awards has been co-presented by leading telecoms and digital services provider PLDT. The Gerry Roxas Foundation and Banco de Oro are co-sponsoring the project.

Inspiring many The eight individuals who are being honored this year have inspired many by making meaningful contributions towards a better society.

Starting his police career in 1998, PSUPT Byron F. Allatog is one of this year’s TOYM honorees for government service law enforcement. He managed and led the drug clearing operations in Bogo City.

After almost five years of service in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Allatog passed and qualified for the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Force in Timor Leste and stayed with the UN Police from April 2010 to April 2011. Armed with strong leadership and good management style, Allatog’s command was commended

From L-R, first row: 2017 National Chairman TOYM Search Disston T. Tan, 2017 National President JCI Philippines Hegem C. Furigay, PLDT Chairman and CEO and TOYM Foundation Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, TOYM Foundation President Bienvenido V. Tantoco III, and TOYM Foundation Vice Chairman Lorenzo V. Tan. From L-R, second row: TOYM Foundation Executive Director Hilario G. Cruz; TOYM Foundation Treasurer Chaye Cabal-Revilla; 2017 TOYM Honorees Byron F. Allatog, Hidilyn F. Diaz, Marietta M. Javier (mother of 2017 TOYM Honoree Cirilo Joseph M. Javier), Eugenio P. Mende, Ronaldo C. Reyes, Jason Roy T. Sibug, Mark Anthony J. Torres, and Angelo Zambrano (brother of 2017 TOYM Honoree Chiara Anne G. Zambrano); and TOYM Foundation Director Crispin C. Dy Jr. photo supplied

as Best Performing Police Station in ARMM for two consecutive years both in Operations and Administrative achievements. He was also the country’s Outstanding Police Officer in Service 2014 awardee.

Olympic silver medalist for women’s weightlifting category, Hidilyn F. Diaz is this year’s TOYM honoree for sports. For Diaz, the journey to an Olympic medal started in a humble village in Zamboanga City, where her cousins inspired the young Diaz to lift barbells fashioned out of pipes with

Lone jackpot winner of MEGALOTTO 6/45

Mandaluyong City -Lucky lotto player won the MEGALOTTO 6/45 jackpot prize of P45,394,304.00 last Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

According to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander F. Balutan, the winning combinations of 38,14,44,07,26,34 drawn on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 was bought by the lucky lotto patron from Louella V. Trasadas, Batangas City Grand Terminal, Alangilan, Batangas. “Once again, another millionaire was produced by PCSO,… making a difference in the life of one of our “kababayan,” added the GM. MEGALOTTO 6/45 draw schedule is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Lotto draws are televised live over PTV 4 at 9:00 PM. PCSO would like to thank the millions of lotto players nationwide for patronizing PCSO lotto games and other PCSO products.

With the public’s support of our products, PCSO is able to constantly provide CHARITY services to our ‘kababayans” nationwide.

For winning combinations

and schedule of other PCSO gaming products, please visit the official website of PCSO at www.pcso.gov.ph.

“Bawat taya, para sa kawanggawa”.

concrete weights shaped in tin cans.

Diaz says that she has faced many challenges, which she eventually overcome, to be where she is now. As an athlete, she just wanted to be recognized as a leader in sports. With a

grateful heart, she is happy that other opportunities like becoming a TOYM honoree also came to her.

She is currently in training and at the same she is studying. Through her passion for sports, Diaz aims to inspire today’s youth. “I

will continue to inspire the youth through weightlifting and encourage them to join sports. It is really through sports that an individual’s attitude is truly shaped,” Diaz said.

This year’s TOYM See winners, page 11

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TFOE Past Executive National Vice President, EY2015 TFOE Past NMR1 Governor, EY2014 & 2016

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national government and local governments. With the complicated and, I would even say, inequitable sharing, not much is left for LGUs. “Hindi hating kapatid ang nangyayari,” I explained to Narding.

My solution: Give the LGUs greater fiscal autonomy.

Revise revenue sharing to 50:50, or better still, make it 40:60 in favor of local governments. And let us use gross collection as the basis for sharing.

“Eh Sec, kung ganyan ho pala ka-simple, bakit gusto pa rin ng ilan na magpalit ng gobyerno?”

I replied: “Malay ko. Baka may ibang agenda.”

Narding caught on immediately: “Hindi ho kaya term extension, Sec?” PFVR – the inimitable golfer It is always a nice experience to bump into former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, who remains undisputably the No. 1 Favorite Adopted Son of Muntinlupa City.

Among his numerous direct contributions to Muntinlupa’s progress, PFVR signed into law the City Charter of Muntinlupa.

The city is celebrating its 23rd Cityhood Anniversary this March 1.

My latest encounter with PFVR was during the 118th anniversary of Manila Bulletin on February 2 at the historic Manila Hotel.

An avid golfer, PFVR inevitably asks about one’s game.

“Toting, have you ever shot your age in golf or lower?”

“Never, Mr. President, “ I told him.

“I have done it 11 times!”, he justifiably bragged.

As proof, he handed me a golf scorecard of some of his memorable games.

At 79, PFVR shot a 78 at the Philippine Navy golf course (2007).

At 85, he shot 80 also at the Philippine Navy Golf course. (2013) He equaled his age, 86, when he played at Camp Aguinaldo (2014).

At 87, PFVR played another 86. This was also at Camp Aguinaldo (2015) In the last game, he was in a flight which included Gen. Gerry Kagaoan, Ysmael Bergado, Gen. Mitch Templo and Ambassador Acmad Omar.

“Wala pang ‘give’ yan.

Lahat ‘putt through’. You ask Mitch Templo.”

In LPGA PRO-AMs, PFVR has partnered with such golfing greats as Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Christie Kerr, Paula Creamer,

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irrigation system (NIS) and communal irrigation systems administered by National Irrigation Administration and other government agencies.

The FIS law, which amended Republic Act

Ai Miyasato, Natalie Gulbis and our very own Jennifer Rosales. None of them has done it.

What about golf legend Tiger Woods (who is now 42)?

“It will take Tiger Woods years before he even comes close to my record, ” PFVR said with a wink and his signature thumbs up.

Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also “like” us Agusan del Sur local officials together with House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Davao on Facebook at “Speaking City Rep. Karlo Nograles and Mindoro Oriental Rep. Rey Umali flash the clenched fist Out”.

Duterte signature sign after the mass oath taking.

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Año.

“It got me wondering why do these barangays have terrorists’ presence and why does the barangay officials allowed the entry of these terrorists? In the statement of Secretary Año, he told us to give him a list of government officials supporting the NPA terrorists,” Vinoya said.

Barangay officials are under the direct control of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

No. 3601 or an act creating NIA, also condones unpaid irrigations fees and corresponding penalties of farmers with landholdings of 8 and below hectares.

On the other hand, farmers with more than eight hectares of land as well as corporate farms, plantations, fishponds, and

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explained they were actually preparing to support Duterte’s bid but the sudden twist of event when the president failed to file his candidacy at the deadline in October 16, 2015 prompted them to commit their support to Roxas.

Alvarez noted that local officials in the province are lucky to have been sworn in on February 8 which also falls on the 36th founding anniversary of the party .

The mass oath taking that

drove all political leaders in Agusan del Sur to switch to the administration party was the first to happen in Caraga region even as President Duterte lost to LP standard bearer Mar Roxas by 34,744 votes Duterte got 115,613 votes while Roxas got 150,613 votes in the presidential race in the province which is among the four provinces in Mindanao where the president lost.

During the Basic Membership Seminar before the local officials took their oath, speakers have pointed out

that advocating for federalism is an added party principle which new members should embrace.

For his part, Alvarez has called on new party members to rally behind the moves at the Lower House to pursue the legislative agenda of charter change to pave the way for federal form of government before the national and local elections in 2019.

He also called on them to campaign against any senatorial candidate in the 2019 elections who do not support the moves for a federal state.

those drawing water for non-agricultural purposes are not covered by free irrigation.

The new law aims to achieve the goal of the government to promote comprehensive rural development, food self-sufficiency and raise the quality of life in rural areas.

“Towards this end, the State affirms its commitment to contribute to the lowering of the cost of production through the provision of free irrigation service, and further relieve the farmers and their irrigators associations from the burden and consequence of unpaid irrigation service

fees,” stated in RA 10969.

Under the law, the NIS shall continue the development, operation and maintenance of NIS although it may delegate the operation and maintenance of secondary and tertiary canals and farm ditches to “capable” irrigators associations (IAs).

(Jelly Musico/PNA)

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JOB FAIR. Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 in Impasug-ong and Sumilao towns, all of Bukidnon province take advantage of the two-day special recruitment activity. The job fair aims to hire grantees under the regular Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) and Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous People (MCCT-IP). Public Employment Services Officer Cyril John Noval of Sumilao LGU disclosed that the activity is in partnership with the transport giant Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI); Sta. Clara International; and 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. (Text by Oliver Badel Inodeo and Photos by Aynie Amboloto Nazaora of the Municipal Action Team Sumilao)

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PENRO Bukidnon Conducts School Lecture on RA 9003

In line with the celebration of the “National Zero Waste Month” in January with a theme “Sustaining Shared Responsibility in Waste Management”, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Bukidnon conducted a school lecture on Ecological Solid Waste Management or Republic Act 9003 at Bukidnon State University (BSU), Malaybalay City.

The participants of the said activity were composed of 39 personnel from the Physical Plant and Maintenance Unit of BSU who actively participated in the said lecture. Resource speakers were Information Officer Arhleen A. Arat and Planning Assistant Christian M. Ortiz.

In another development, the Chief of License, Patents and Deeds Section of PENRO Bukidnon, Engr. Ferddie V. Sususco initiated a refresher course for Deputized Land

Inspectors (DPLIs).

The activity is aimed to refresh, equip, and upgrade the existing knowledge and skills of the new and old designated DPLIs in the respective Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs). This will facilitate the processing of land patent applications in the respective CENROs. On January 24, 2018 the team from PENRO Bukidnon conducted the refresher course or a training course in which concerned personnel will gain more knowledge or skills and learn about new developments that are related to their job as DPLIs at CENRO Manolo Fortich.

The refresher course will be conducted in every CENR Office so that the DPLIs will have a hands-on application based on their documents available. (Arhleen A. Arat/ Jessa D. Sabud) (RPAO MR No. 02-35-2018)

Education outsmarting poverty in the Philippines

By VILLA M. TIMBAL Teacher I Gitagum Central School

WITHIN the cluster of islands known as the Philippines, povertystricken families and governments struggle to give children a proper education. Various conflicts disrupt educational opportunities such as teen pregnancies, a lack of money, a lack of books and school supplies, undertrained teachers and an abence of early-stage developmental education for one to five-yearolds.

As a result, about 2/3 of children or 6.2 million are denied an education.

However, organizations are improving education in the Philippines by tackling these obstacles and creating sustainable solutions.

It is well known that the earlier a child receives education, the

more developed they are in basic skills like reading and writing.

Thus, NGOs here work to educate children from ages one to five to enhance their reading and writing skills and allow greater opportunities for the child.

Reading is a program focusing on providing adequate learning materials, books and facilities as well as instructing teachers on more effective ways to educate.

Assisting in improving education in the Philippines along with the educators, NGOs assign many volunteers to coteach in Filipino schools.

They also help teachers create effective language teaching curricula and train educators on more effective ways to teach children.

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THIS CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-10; AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF MARKET VALUES OF REAL PROPERTIES FOR 2018-2020 OF THE CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE PUBLICATION IN THE MINDANAO DAILY NEWS ON JANUARY 12, 19 AND 26, 2018 ISSUES AS THE MAIN COVER AND TITLE OF THE SAID PUBLICATION. HOWEVER, DUE TO VOLUMINOUS DOCUMENTS BEING PREPARED FOR SUBMISSION OF ITS ‘SOFT COPY’ IT WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OUT DURING THE SUBMISSION TO THE LAYOUT ARTIST. IN THIS REGARD, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE UNENTENDED ERROR. HENCE, WE ARE PUBLISHING THIS ORDINANCE TO SERVE AS CORRECTION TO THE EARLIER PRINTED MATERIALS. MINDANAO DAILY NEWS

WHEREAS, the city’s market values of real properties for this revision is increased to its current values but assessment level is reduced to suit to the purpose of staggered increase on real property tax in Digos City.

6TH CITY COUNCIL EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 45TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANGPANLUNGSOD OF DIGOS CITY,DAVAO DEL SUR HELD ON JULY 6, 2017 AT THE SP SESSION HALL RESOLUTION NO. 17-135 Author: Hon. Serafin S. Senajon, Jr. PRESENT: Hon. Reynaldo S. Hermosisima Vice-Mayor – Presiding Officer Hon. Eddie C. Cadilig, Sr. SP Member Hon. Serafin S. Senajon, Jr. SP Member Hon. Michael R. Latasa SP Member Hon. Johari G. Baña SP Member Hon. Gary R. Cagas SP Member Hon. Rey Q. Ayo SP Member Hon. Milagros C. Llanos SP Member Hon. Millennium P. Garcia SP Member Hon. Reynaldo T. Aballe SP Member Hon. Francisco B. Tongcos SP Member Hon. Ernesto B. Salaysay SP Member Hon.Artemio L. Ebar SP Member ABSENT: NONE ___________________________________________ RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF MARKET VALUES OF REAL PROPERTIES FOR 2018-2020 OF THE CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR WHEREAS,Section 212 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 and Article 304 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations provide: “SECTION 212. Preparations of Schedule of Market Values-Before any general revision of property assessment is made pursuant to the provisions of this Rule, there shall be prepared a schedule of market values by the provincial and city assessors for the different classes of real property situated in their respective local government units for enactment by ordinance of the Sanggunian concerned”.

WHEREAS, Section 219 of the same Code, states:

“SECTION 219. General Revisions of Assessment and Property Classifications - The provincial, city or municipal assessor shall undertake a general revision of real property assessments within two (2) years after the effectivity of this code and every three (3) years thereafter”.

WHEREAS, the Schedule of Market Values of Digos Cityfor the period 2018-2020 was submitted for Public Hearing last June 21, 2017 as required under the Local Government Code of 1991; Res. No. 17-135/City Ordinance No. 17-10 (July 6, 2017)

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the SangguniangPanlungsod in session assembled to enact: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-10 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF MARKET VALUES OF REAL PROPERTIES FOR 2018-2020 OF THE CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR SECTION 1.TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF MARKET VALUES OF REAL PROPERTIES FOR 2018-2020 IN THE CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR”.

SECTION 2.DECLARATION OF POLICY.It is hereby the policy of the City Government of Digos to comply with and effectively the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 pertaining to the general revisions of real properties located within the city and in order to optimize the use thereof through the generation of real property taxes of the local government unit.

SECTION 3.REVISED SCHEDULE OF MARKET VALUES. Pursuant to Section 212 of the Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the attached Schedule of Fair Market Values (Schedule of Base Unit Market Values for Lands and Schedule of Base Unit Construction Cost for Buildings and Other Structures) are hereby prescribed as the basis for the classification, appraisal and assessment of real properties located in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur in connection with the 2018 General Revision of Real Property Assessment and Classification mandated under Section 6 of the same Code. (Copy of the Schedule of Market Values shall form part of this Ordinance marked as Annex “A”).

SECTION 4.SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5.EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect after the required posting and publication pursuant to Section 188 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Certified true and correct:

(SGD.) EVELYN N. BACONGCO, MPA

Secretary to the Sanggunian Attested:

(SGD.) ATTY. REYNALDO S. HERMOSISIMA

City Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer Approved: (SGD) ATTY. JOSEPH R. PEÑAS, CPA

City Mayor

Date: ________ MDN: FEB 9, 10 & 12, 2018

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You can do good only once your heart is oggd also The Gospel of Jesus Christ (February 10, 2018- Saturday) Matthew 5:33-37-Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shall not forswear thyself, but shall perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool:

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

There are many people in

our society who are liars because they never fulfill their promises. This scenario is always done in “borrowing money and in lending company.” In fact, “many establishments are closed and bankrupt due to broken promises.” Do you have loans and borrowed money? In Sirach 29:4-5-“debts must be paid” instead of making any prom-

ise to avoid sins. In James 5:12-But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. This is true since human being is changeable in emotion and thinking. It is very easy for us to make statements but not show-

DAR starts work for road and water project in Tagbina

By Joie L. Ceballos Regional Information Officer

Tagbina, Surigao del Sur – Coffee farmers in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur will no longer have a hard time transporting their products months from now as the Department of Agrarian Reform 9DAR) commenced work for the concreting of road from Sitio Mabuhay to Kahayagan.

A groundbreaking ceremony led by DAR 13 Regional Director Engr. Felix B. Aguhob and Tagbina Mayor Generoso Naraiso was held last February 6, 2018 in Brgy.

Kahayagan, Tagbina, Surigao Sur. RD Aguhob said that the 4.67-kilometer road concreting is funded under the DAR Project Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Development (ConVERGE).

“This road project amounting to P30.9 million is expected to aid the value-chain process of the coffee products in Tagbina”, he added.

Mayor Naraiso thanked the DAR in behalf of the people of Tagbina. “Out of 19 municipalities in Surigao del Sur, it is our Tagbina who is blessed to have this road and water project”, he said in his message.

In the same occasion, the

groundbreaking for the Extension of Level II Potable Water System in Sitio Mabuhay was also held.

According to Aguhob, the water system project is helpful in the production and processing cycle of the coffee.

In his message, Surigao Sur PARPO II Benjamin Mataksil encouraged the beneficiaries and the community to take care of the project. “Let us work together so that these projects will help realize the dreams of Tagbina coffee farmers for a better quality of life”, he stressed.

Arlyn Ruiz, chairwoman of the Kahayagan Water System Sanitation Association (KAWASA) said that the water

project will greatly help not only in their livelihood but more so in their day to day living.

She furthered that with easier household chores, they will have enough time to attend to their children and their livelihood.

Seventy (70) households in addition to the existing 300 households will benefit the P2 million water expansion project.

For Carmelita Samoya, member of the Mabuhay Kahayagan Coffee Growers Cooperative (MKCGC), the road project, which they have been dreaming for a long time, will greatly help them in their coffee production and

processing business.

“Finally, we can now experience a better road. Thanks to the DAR”, Sayoma said.

The MKCGC started with 140 member-farmers who are recipients of land award from the DAR in 2010 but have started growing coffee since 1965.

Under Project ConVERGE, the MKCGC will be the lead organization of the Coffee Production, Rejuvenation, Processing and Marketing project.

Project ConVERGE is jointly funded by the Government of the Philippines represented by DAR and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

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

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

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

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

JENNALYN P.CABALLA CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Applicant/s 2018-02-386

NOEL DE CASTRO CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Applicant/s 2018-02-406

SUMALICA TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATI (STAMCO) 2018-02-432 Rep.By; MYRNA G. ANCAHAN

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X Accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2018 at 3; 00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7TH day of February 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2018, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7TH day of February 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: Feb. 10, 2018

MDN: Feb. 10, 2018

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidated of cases to operate PUJ service on the line ;Camp Philips –Alae-Manolo Fortich (Bukidnon)to Cagayan de Oro City and vice versa with the use of Thirty (30)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2018, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7TH day of February 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: Feb. 10, 2018

RUEL P. BARDON Applicant/s

CASENO.R10-NC-PA-TH 2018-02-407

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2018 at 2; 30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 7TH day of February 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Feb. 10, 2018

ing it through our deeds.

Supposedly our words and actions are consistent. If our heart is full, our mouth speaks. This means that if we feed our hearts with the good things, it is showed by our actions. Do what is right because it is the reflection of your within. Your external action is the manifestation of your inner disposition.

You can do good only once

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas your heart is good also.

2018 Division MTAP Team Orals, Damath, & Ekwasyon Competition

By Liza J. Magsayo Initao Central School

In consonance with the DepEd Memorandum No. 050 series 2018,Initao Central School joined the Division MTAP FinalsOral Competition held on February 8,2018 at 8:00 am in Baliwagan Central School, Balingasag ,Mis. Or. with the Theme :”:Misamis Oriental Up Through Mathematics”.

It was participated with first top 20 schools within the division of Mis. Or .with a total number of 240 participants from Grade1 to Grade 6 level both public and private schools.

Initially ,the said activity was formally open by Mrs.Daylinda O.Vequezo,

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Recall that Duterte’s followers intensively used the free platform of FB because they where deprived of space and airtime in the traditional media. Duterte was running on a shoe-string budget during the Presidential derby. Duterte contracted advertising placements in ABS CBN but even as he paid for this in advance, the network never aired these.

But he was not lacking in volunteers who covered the events of his campaign. They told their stories and post these in FB along with the crude video they took from their cellphones or handheld Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City BUKIDNON LA AMORE VENTURES, INC. CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Rep. By; LUIS P. CAMPOAMOR 2018-02-378

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service along the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2018 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 5TH day of February 2018, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Feb. 10, 2018

district supervisor of Balingasag.with the presence of school principals Maria Fidela C.Salvador , Mrs. Adelina Hapona ,and division personnel namely Mr.Nelson Absin,EPSMATH ,Mr .Danny Asio, Founder and innovator in EKWASYON ,Ms.Sherryl Ubalde,EPS-ALS. Reading of Mechanics and orientation was conducted by Mr.Nelson Absin ,EPS-MATH. Then, Team Orals ,Damath and EKWASYON competition were followed. Right after,declaration and certificate of recognition was awarded to the top 3 district winners in every grade level. Indeed , the said activity was successfully done.

cameras. Jun Evasco, the campaign manager, was surprised to learn that not a few domains carried out news and videos of the campaign sorties. They were later dubbed as trolls but, who cares.

Their message reached the masses and the videos of the Duterte campaign were viewed by millions all over the country and by Overseas Filipino Workers who were cheering for the candidate of their kind.

Were they viewing fake news in living colors?

The political opposition has never gotten over their defeat. The votes were just too overwhelming no amount of machination and cheating reversed the outcome.

Until today, they cannot come to terms with realty.

They blamed Facebook and Zuckerberg for their humiliating defeat and as the midterm election is nearing they want to ban Facebook. This time, they charge FB for being a harbinger of what they claim are fake news. Symptoms of their hopelessness and defeat are showing this early.

I wonder whether they will blame the Social Weather Station and Pulse Asia for the “excellent” trust rating of Duterte.

I wonder too whether they suspect the international credit rating firms for the investment and stable grade they gave to the Philippine economy under Duterte. I wonder whether they find the BIR and BOC collection figures fakes. Will they blame the Supreme Court for affirming the extension of martial law in Mindanao?

2018 is a “Build, Build, Build” year. Surely the din of the rabid rallyists, the headless Commission on Human Rights, the retinue of foreign-funded media establishments and the interlopers from the Catholic church will be swallowed by the rumbling of construction equipment.

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Foundation (GMAKF) in its bid to support and deliver public service through its charitable missions nationwide.

“Our company (Isuzu) is not only known in creating vehicles across the world, but also in building hope and compassion towards other people. This partnership is our way of helping out and sharing our commitment and passion in public service”, said Koso. “We are happy to partner with GMA Kapuso Foundation to become a responsible steward of our society through their Serbisyong Totoo philosophy,” he added.

Present at the signing ceremony were GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel Tiangco; IPC President Hajime Koso; IPC Asst.

Dept. Head for Admin.

Masahiro Soga and GMAKF Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rikki Escudero-Catibog, who gave her inspiring opening remarks during the actual turnover of the Isuzu D-MAX vehicle.

“This is just the beginning of many wonderful things that stored for Isuzu. IPC and GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) will continue to provide a stronger partnership that will help elevate the lives of underprivileged Filipinos all over the country” said Koso. “With this partnership, we will able to bridge and change the life of every communities in every city.

More than just giving, what a great reward to see families that has been transformed” he added.

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of communities where it does business. Employees volunteer time and energy to be a part of projects that positively impact the children, youth, disadvantage people and environment,” stated Louie Zhang, CPI country chairman.

During the most recent Volunteer Week, more than 500 Chevron volunteers engaged in a variety of charitable community work.

Starting with volunteers helping train stay-at-home moms and out-of-school youths in home-based soapmaking business.

CPI employees also hosted music therapy for pediatric cancer patients while parents had nutrition lecture and group counseling sessions. Elementary kids from Batangas were taught the importance of road-safety through roleplaying with the volunteers.

Volunteer Week culminated in a beach cleanup in San Pascual Batangas. Volunteers collected tons of debris and trash to clear the coastline for endangered Olive-Ridley sea turtles nest during the cold months.

Chevron’s past programs such as its anti-TB awareness campaign has helped about 300,000 public transport

workers learn how to prevent and seek treatment for the disease. Its Caltex Fuel Your School drive has provided 21st century learning equipment that benefits 1.17 million public high school students in Metro Manila, Davao and Bicol. Chevron also gives millions in donations yearly to the Philippine Red Cross to help victims of natural disasters.

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electrically adjustable heated side mirrors with side turn lights; 2-way power adjustable backrest and manual lumbar front seats; leather 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shift and multifunction display, radio and telephone controls; “KeylessGo” entry/exit with Safelock; 6.5” Composition Media touchscreen; Infotainment system (radio, CD, MP3, Aux-in) with Bluetooth connectivity, App Connect, and voice control, and; Fender sound system with 8 speakers and subwoofer.

The Golf GTS Highline is being offered at a starting price of P1,340,000, until pre-excise tax stocks last.

The available exterior colors are Black, Blue Silk, Night Blue Metallic, Platinum Grey, Pure White, Reflex Silver, Tornado Red, Tungsten Silver while interior colors are Titan Black and Beige.

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honoree for arts and music is Joseph M. Javier, who is currently the Music Director of Hong Kong Disneyland.

Known as Ceejay to family and friends, Javier is one of the country’s pride.

Recognized for his talent locally and internationally, he has won numerous awards, which include being a three-time Broadway World Awardee for Best Musical Direction for both “The Little Mermaid” and “Shrek”. He was also awarded the Best Music for a Filipino Musical for “Ang Nawawalang Kapatid”.

Dubbed as “Supervet Eugene” for his effectiveness as a speaker, teacher, and mentor, Eugenio P. Mende is recognized by the TOYM Foundation for his work on veterinary medicine.

Mende did a United States (US) patented research on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) that controls the biggest and most economically damaging swine virus infection in the world. He is an accredited member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, International Pig Veterinary Society, and Asian Pig Veterinary Society. With his many community programs and numerous works supporting the local poultry and hog farmers, Mende is nothing short of super.

A diligent and hardworking public servant for almost 11 years, Ronaldo C. Reyes is this year’s TOYM honoree for education. Reyes is a man for change through

Sat-Sun, February 10-11, 2018 his relentless promotion of research development, which is fueled by his love for service and dedication.

He advocates the promotion of research culture in the community with his belief that research and development fuel the engine of progress, which leads to community growth. Reyes conducted researches in applied science like the production of bioethanol from eddoe or locally known as koanayan, which can become a potential source of energy in the country.

Bringing hope and positive changes to the indigenous society, Jason Roy T. Sibug is this year’s TOYM honoree for community development. He is an indigenous leader who conceptualized and led the flagship program called “Balik Tribo”, which showed his humanitarian effort. For Sibug, who is the President of Tuklas Katutubo (a National Organization of Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the Philippines), being a TOYM honoree is an opportunity to further raise awareness on the various IP communities in the Philippines. It also helps strengthen the campaign for the non-working holiday that will serve as the recognition of their rituals and their heroes. “It’s our venue where we campaign for indigenous people’s issues and to solve issues as well in other areas. There’s so much more to be done, and we look forward to what else we can do for the IP community,” Sibug said.

A peace-builder and head of the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), Dr. Mark Anthony J. Torres is this year’s TOYM honoree for government service education. He is a professor who passionately dedicates his life to obtain and reach peace in Mindanao. He uses the neutral platform of the academe to invite people from various sectors to talk about the peace process. He advocates peace by developing programs and activities that would raise people’s awareness on the desirability of non-violent and peaceful settlement of conflicts.

Award-winning journalist Chiara Anne G. Zambrano is this year’s TOYM honoree for journalism and mass communication. She is currently a news reporter for ABS-CBN, but she began her career as a journalist by producing documentaries for ABS-CBN’s “The Correspondents” in 2004. For Zambrano, journalism is not a job that merely gives necessary information to the public. It is far more profound than that. To her, it is a craft that uses information to distribute power to all Filipinos. It gives every Filipino the power to know the truth, so that everyone is not so easily swayed by fake news and misinformation.

Journalism, for Zambrano, gives everyone the power to

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A Graphic T-Shirt Design Contest Pioneer Exhibits Its Big Heart Through Graphic T-Shirt Design Contest Through the years, Pioneer has been reaching out to colleges and universities around the country through campaigns that focused on heightening the appreciation for Philippine arts and spreading the positive message of insurance among millennials.

Among Pioneer’s previous endeavors included The Stories of Friendship Video Competition; a tie-up with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Tanghalang PiIipino, and Writer’s Bloc Inc. for the Virgin Labfest Campus Tour that eventually launched the Stories of

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Plope Playwriting Competition; and a partnership with Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP) and ABS-CBN’s One Music PH for the #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition.

This year, in collaboration with graphic design powerhouse Team Manila, Pioneer launched the Graphic T-shirt Design contest entitled, “Big Pleart” - inspired by the random acts of kindness of Filipinos.

The Big Fleart Graphic T-Shirt Design Contest was an opportunity for students to showcase their talent

and creatively challenge themselves to give their best and learn from fellow artists from other colleges

“Kindness without End” Michaela Marie Balagpo Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

and universities.

The competition drew more than 150 designs from students nationwide, and

was promoted on social E n t r i e s w e r e t h e n media, including Facebook, s cre ene d by s e as one d YouTube, Instagram, and graphic designers from Twitter.

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“Mapag-BIG-ay” John Carlo Barlaan San Sebastian College- Rcoletos Manila

“Biyahenihan” Alicia May Zamudio Mapua University

“Taos Puso” Joshua Rei Panaligan University of Makati

“Isang lahi, isang puso” Maria Antonette Perez De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde

“Matik” Mary Grace Carpizo Lyceum of the Philippines University

“Pilipino: Puso’y may malasakit” Chester De Guzman University of the Philippines

“Kindness Brings the World Together” Louie John Ico Emilio Aguinaldo College

“Unity and Life Value” Louie John Ico Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College

“Bayanihan” Kenneth B. Ruis National College of Science and Technology