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Davao Light to implement 2-hour rotating brownouts Volume III, No. 208

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DAVAO City––The scheduled preventive maintenance of the 210-megawatt coalfired power plants of Steag State Power Inc. is seen to result to two-hour maximum rotating brownouts within the franchise area

of the distribution utility Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC). This was the projection made by the distribution utility as it cited Wednesday in a statement that the power situation “could worsen

during the simultaneous maintenance service” of Steag’s two units between Feb. 21 and March 2. To mitigate the impact of the tight energy supply situation, Rossano Luga,

By PJ TREMEDAL Misoc News Bureau and GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

Police Provincial Director Supt. Archival Diokno Macala for Misamis Occidental said the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Ozamiz City Police Office under Supt. Michael Bawayan Jr. raided room 38 of the Country Lodge in Barangay Annex and found

a bag containing 1.5 kilos of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu. Macala said the police operatives failed to arrest the owner of the bag. But a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)

See rotating, page A11

Cops seize P10m worth of ‘shabu’

Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo “Aldong” Parojinog (in yellow shirt) carefully observe the team from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (Soco) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) while examining the illegal drugs placed inside a cellophane found in room 38 of the Country Lodge in Ozamiz City on Tuesday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Misoc-PNP

OZAMIZ City--Police operatives seized on Tuesday afternoon raided a lodging house here and confiscated P10-million worth of illegal drugs.

See seize, page A11

72 families in Opol get electricity By GERRY GORIT Correspondent

MISAMIS Oriental––Some 72 families in Barangay Awang in Opol town have benefitted from the Rural Electrification Program of President Benigno Aquino III. Opol town Mayor Max Seno with representatives of the Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative (Moresco 1) officially turned the project to Punong Barangay Rommel B. Mansilao of Awang during the Ceremonial Energization on February 18. See families, page A11

Opol town Mayor Max Seno (right), and Punong Barangay Rommel Mansilao (second from right) of Awang lead the ceremonial switch-on during the Ceremonial Energization of eight sitios of Barangay Awang on February 18. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

Uploader of alleged video of Mamasapano surfaces By Perfecto T. Raymundo of PNA

ONE of those who uploaded office of the National Bureau the alleged video of the of Investigation (NBI) in Mamasapano clash on the Davao City. See videos, page A11 Internet showed up at the

HIV-AIDS cases continue to rise in Oro By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Health officials in this trading hub of over 900,000 million people have expressed the alarm of the growing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases here. City Councilor Dante Pajo, chair of the city

See cases, page A11

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Duterte's Listening Tour

Dagupan City all set ready for Rody’s federalism forum

angasinan's grievance over two major power plants producing more than 1,500 megawatts in a province which suffers from power outages just like the others, is expected to take center stage in the Federalism Forum on Feb. 18 at the Lyceum-Northwestern University here.

D av a o C it y May or Rody Duterte brings his Federalism advocacy to Northern Luzon when he speaks before members of Pangasinan's academe and representatives of the different sectors in the 3,000seat capacity LNU Gym. LNU President Dr. Gonzalo Duque, former vice governor of Pangasinan who is hosting and organizing the event, last night said the Federalism Forum comes at the time when Pangasinenses are asking why a province which hosts two major power plants still suffers from power

outages. "Not only do we suffer from power outages, the province is also not getting a fair share from the facilities which are producing over 1,500 megawatts," said Duque who has long advocated for Federalism. The two power plants in Pangasinan are the Sual Power Station, a coal-fired plant which produces 1,200 MW, and the San Roque Hydro Power Plant which produces 345 MW. Local officials in Pangasinan have complained that while the establishment of the two power plants

resulted in environmental concerns in their areas, the local government units barely get any share from the huge income of the facilities. Duque, who is also deeply involved in community journalism writing a column in Pangasinan's top weekly "The Sunday Punch," said the people of the province would like to hear from Mayor Duterte how a Federal system of government would benefit the country. Mayor Duterte, who has launched the "Listening Tour" with a swing of cities in Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon, including Puerto Princesa, Palawan, is also expected to share his experiences in the campaign against drugs, now a major problem in this province with a population of almost 2.7 million. After the Federalism Forum, Mayor Duterte

will join members of the different Rotary Clubs of Pangasinan for lunch and later meet members of Dagupan's active press corps. Duque, who is also a lawyer who graduated from San Beda like Mayor Duterte, said he will personally ask the Davao City Mayor to listen to the clamor of the people all over the country to consider the Presidency in 2016. "We need somebody

who has a clear agenda of governance," Duque said referring to Duterte's Federalism advocacy to address corruption in governance, the Bangsamoro problem and the inequitable distribution of the country's money and resources. From Dagupan City, Mayor Duterte and his group move up to Baguio City, the capital of the Cordillera Autonomous Region, which is one of only

two autonomous regions established in the country. On Monday, Mayor Duterte will be in Angeles City, Pampanga. The "Listening Tour," which was launched in Butuan City a month ago, is also expected to give Mayor Duterte an opportunity to gauge people's sentiments amid the call for the colorful Davao City mayor to consider the Presidency in 2916.

'No to Bayanihan' - A tribal elder calls for an end to militarization in their community during a press conference at Freedom Park in Davao City on February 17, 2015. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

3 drug suspects busted in Tagum City

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TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte - A successful police operation led to the arrest of three drug suspects during a raid by anti-drug operatives and the Tagum City Police Office (TCPO) in Purok Sunshine 2, Barangay Visayan Village,Tagum City last February 13, 2015.

Several packs of suspected shabu worth P21, 550 were confiscated from the possession of Carmela Alcantara, Rey Lamera, and Rolando Fajardo Jr, who were arrested by operatives by virtue of a search warrant issued by Regional Trial Court signed by Judge

Rowena Adlawan. Members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Special Task Group Tagum’s Finest led by Police Inspector Cosme Masepequiña recovered 9 sachets of Shabu, 9 sachets of shabu residues, See suspects, page A11

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

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February 10, 2015 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ADELYN E. AYAP has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of ADELYN ETIL AYAP at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Abadia B. Ayap and Leticia A. Etel. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 02, 2015. (Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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Council urges bgy heads to support ‘terrorist watch’ of Ozamiz police

Z A M I Z City, Misamis Occidental––The Ozam i z C ity Pe a c e and Order Council (CPOC) has called on the chiefs of the city’s 55 barangays to support the “terrorist watch” of the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS).

This, as mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog Sr., chairperson of CPOC, has directed the barangay leaders to activate their Barangay Patrol Action Teams (BPAT) and actively participate in the campaign to spot the terrorists in their respective areas. “This could be our contribution to the Mindanao peace process, currently being talked about, to make sure that we do not allow terrorists to roam around our city, freely and continue with

their threats,” the mayor said during this year’s first full council meeting, held here, last Feb. 13. Just recently, OCPS has launched a terrorist watch for Rener Lou Pidoy Dongon, also as (a.k.a.) RenRen and Kudri, a student of Zulkifli bin Hir a.k.a. Marwan in making bombs, and one of the suspects in the bombing of Maxandria Hotel and Rosario Arcade, both of Cagayan de Oro City, last 2012 and 2013, respectively. A resident of barangay Tinago, Baroy, Lanao del Norte, Dongon has deep links to the international terrorist movement, as his sister Zainab is one of Marwan’s wives. Another sister Aminah is married to Jainal Antel Sali, a.k.a. Abu Solaiman, while a third sister, Norain, is wife of Ahmad Santos, founder of the Rajah Solaiman Movement (RSM) Abu Tariq and member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who was killed when

the bomb he was holding exploded, police superintendent Michael Cadiogan Bawayan, Jr., chief of OCPS, said. Among the documents recovered from Dongon, when he eluded arrest by authorities in Marawi City, was a certification of a drug test he took from the Mehakans Drug Testing Center, located at the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) Building, in barangay Maloro, Tangub City, which only proves that he has freely entered Misamis Occidental, Bawayan said. “His picture is now posted in commercial establishments, city malls/ eateries, piers, bus terminals, public markets, and other public places, and in the social media, so his presence in the city can be reported to the OCPS, either by calling telephone nos. 521-2201/586-0211/166 or through email: ozamizcps@ yahoo.com,” the OCPS chief said. (RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

BSP UNFAZED – Despite the unfounded allegations against the leadership of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) in the national scene, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ continues his local scouting duties and leads the Rover Orientation and Vigil Investiture at Salay National High School which was attended by more than 100 student-participants from BSU-ESC Salay Campus. BSP-MisOr organized the Rover Orientation and Investiture to facilitate the entry of young people, 16 years old and above, to become Rover Scouts and be initiated into the BSP Rover Program. Vice Governor Pelaez is currently the Chairman of the BSP-MisOr Council and at the same time a Regular Member of the National Executive Board (NEB). As part of the NEB, he is very much willing to face the Senate inquiry on the Boy Scouts of the Philippines in the coming weeks to explain that transactions made by the BSP are forthright and aboveboard. photo supplied

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Philippine Economy 2015: Fearless Forecast By Philippine Veterans Bank Chairman and CEO Roberto F. de Ocampo, OBE

Fearless Forecast for 2015 Looking ahead to the economy in 2015, we project the country’s GDP growth to accelerate to at least 6.5% in 2015. Our expectation is higher than IMF and ADB forecasts of 6.3% and 6.4% for Philippine GDP. Moreover, compared with the OECD average GDP growth forecast of 6.2% for the Philippines from 2015-2019, we believe that the country will post a stronger economic performance next year. On the other hand, we are relatively less upbeat than the World Bank, with a GDP growth outlook of 6.7% for the country next year. At a higher growth plane, the consumer-led Philippine economy continues to exhibit both resilience and robustness. With a strong domestic economy, the country is expected to retain its growth lead among the major ASEAN economies for the fourth straight year. With the ASEAN Economic Community, gains in the country’s output will be mainly felt in electronics, information technology, and in business process outsourcing, based on an ADB-ILO study. From output, we turn to jobs. Backed by positive employment prospects in manufacturing, construction, IT-business process management, as well as tourism, and with increasing opportunities from government support to micro-, small, and medium-scale enterprises, we project the jobless rate to post a slight drop to 7% next year, making us less bullish than World Bank, which projected unemployment rate at 6.8% for the country. Based on an ADB-ILO study on the impact of the ASEAN Economic Community, regional integration will increase employment opportunities in construction, food processing, agriculture, trade, and transportation sectors in the country. To make growth inclusive, more quality employment needs to be generated, aside from addressing the underlying issues of double digit underemployment, the mismatch between jobs and skills, and the highest poverty incidence among farmers and fisherfolk in the agriculture and rural sector. At the same time, while the country’s labor market has remained inflexible, we should stress to investors our competitive advantages, not only in having an English literate workforce, but also in the area of industrial peace, cooperation in labor-employer relations, the strong link between pay and productivity, extent of staff training, availability of research and training services, and reliance on professional management. Moving on to consumer prices, average headline inflation next year can hit 4%, the high end of 2-4% target range of the monetary authorities, as food and electricity prices reflect the impact of the cyclical dryspell or El Niño phenomenon, and consumer items include the passed on costs of the ongoing port congestion. Meanwhile, ADB expects consumer prices to rise faster at 4.1%, while IMF projects inflation at a slower pace of 3.9% next year. In response, private analysts also project the Bangko Sentral’s policy interest rate rising 50 basis points to 4.5%. On the fiscal side, the average 91-day Tbill rate, another indicator of short-term interest rate movement, is projected to reach 2.5% in 2015 as the fiscal deficit of the national government is kept within program at 2% of GDP. As the US economy recovers and the American greenback

strengthens, we project the FOREIGN EXCHANGErate average to reach P45 to the US dollar next year as the current account surplus drops to 2.5% of GDP, supported by a slowdown in merchandise exports growth to 8%, taking into account the consequences of the port congestion issue on the pace of international trade. At the same time, we expect OFW personal remittances to reach US$28 billion. In contrast, IMF forecasts the current account ratio to GDP to drop to 2.6%, while the country’s macroeconomic managers project the current account balance to reach 1.7% of GDP. Despite the largely favorable outlook on the above indicators next year, the country should appreciate the global context to the increasing foreign interest to locate businesses in the Philippines, as can be seen in the rising number of foreign business missions received by the country’s investments promotions agencies in the first ten months of 2014. Even advanced economies are also faced with concerns over deepening inequality and persistent jobless growth in 2015, making inclusive growth an almost universal goal across countries. Relatedly, while the Philippines stands to gain from regional integration in terms of employment opportunities in the construction sector, the number of ongoing private sector projects could soon constitute a real estate bubble in the country. Another challenge we will soon face with the rest of the world is lack of leadership that will resolve important problems. Until after the May 2016 elections, prospective investors will just postpone their decision to do business here, hoping that a new leader friendly to businesses emerges. In the absence of a new leader committed to simplify procedures and ease restrictions on doing business, businesses may further face a quantum increase in number of issuances for compliance by sectoral regulators. Corruption and inefficient bureaucracy would then remain among the top problematic factors for doing business in the country. Parallel Events in the Ramos Administration and in 2015 Before I conclude, allow me to look back into some parallel events under the Ramos administration as we look forward to the year ahead. As we Filipinos say, “ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.” In 1992, President Ramos addressed a power crisis he inherited from the first Aquino administration. In January 1995, he welcomed the now canonized Saint Pope John Paul II in the country, which hosted the World Youth Day, with a record attendance by five million in the closing mass. And in November 1996, the country successfully hosted the APEC Leaders’ Summit in Subic as well as the meeting of APEC Business Advisory Council representatives with APEC Leaders in Makati City. Moving on to 2015, let us respond to these similar challenges and opportunities in the same spirit as my former boss, President FVR, used to say, “Kaya natin ‘to.”

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New twists on ‘Mamapasano’ probe It appears that the missing pieces about the Mamapasano encounter in Maguindanao is coming into place now. The massacre of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Maguindanao last January 25 2015 has stirred the nation that the call for President Aquino to step down has now started to snowball. While many insisted that the Mamapasano incident was not a “massacre” or “carnage,” the video footage - uploaded in social media networks - showed the helpless and wounded police officers being shot at close range by the perpetrators. The seemingly lackluster attitude of the national government appeared to have also incense the nation. As a result, the framework agreement between the Moro rebel group and the government is now on the brink of falling into pieces. But, amid the uncertainties and suspicions, the

ongoing probe about the Mamapasano carnage has provided a flicker of hope for justice to be ultimately be served to the fallen 44 SAF operatives. Now, with the revelation that President Aquino, resigned PNP Chief Director General Alan Purisima, and other top military brasses were actually monitoring the Mamapasano firefight, the probe is heading to a new twist. Police Director Getulio Napeñas Jr, the PNP SAF commander, reportedly made the disclosure during an Executive Meeting with the Senate probe body about Aquino, Purisima, and even the presence of American military officials at the time when the Mamapasano incident took place. I am not shaken by the story at all. After all, those who followed this writer knew that this column has first written the American involvement in the Mamapasano incident.(Mindanao

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Daily News, Feb. 4, 2015, Jumping on the bandwagon of false piety). This column also first exposes the presence of President Aquino in Zamboanga City on January 25, 2015 - the day when the firefight occurred in Mamapasano. (Mindanao Daily News, Jan. 30, 2015, Aquino in Zambo when carnage occurs). During the executive meeting of the Senate probe body, Napeñas reportedly told the body that President Aquino was monitoring

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the Mamapasano encounter through the “drone” together with American military officials. In one of the leaked information, Aquino reportedly ordered the reinforcement to “stand down. ” What the President means of “stand down” is something very disturbing. While the story of the Aquino, Purisima, and the American official presence is not a surprise, the word “stand down” appears to be something else. Did President Aquino order the reinforcement to stay put instead of rushing to the rescue of the embattled comrades? Perhaps, Napeñas has finally realized that taking the sole responsibility of the Mamapasano fiasco is pushing him on the wall for nothing. Thus, for Napeñas, the time to spill the beans has come. The probe body knows that the beleaguered SAF commander has more under his sleeve. Like anybody else, the citizenry See diaz, page A11

seeing their name in print. Many desire to be remembered. How long your name will be remembered is determined by how much you care for others. Being loved and cared for by others cements a memory of compassion and love that few forget. Because of their absence, Some dream of their fifteen minutes those names become conspicuous. of fame, others wish to see their name Those are the names that are written in lights, while others would settle for on our hearts.

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DSWD marks 64th anniv, awards partners in Caraga BUTUAN City––The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga celebrated on Tues-

day its 64th Anniversary Hotel’s Inland Resort here. Partner stakeholders with the theme, “DSWD @64: Tuloy sa Pagbangon at from various sectors, as Pag-Unlad,” held at Almont well as the DSWD per-

forming employees received (PaNata Ko) sa Bayan.” Angelit a Amist a of awards in different categories dubbed “Pagkilala sa DSWD Caraga acknowlNatatanging Kontribusyon edged all the participants which include the local officials from the different municipalities in the region, media partners, and civil society organizations. She further cited how its partners extended effort in the success of all its activities for the communities. Mita Gupana-Lim, assistant regional director for operations of DSWD Caraga also expressed her warm welcome to all the

participating agencies and partners. She thanked everyone for their presence and asked for their continued support as DSWD will be doing and giving more programs for the vulnerable communities. Me a nw h i l e , D S W D Caraga regional director Minda Brigoli recalled how the department has accomplished its targets for the past years and emphasized quality management and services to the public. Brigoli also signed the See CARAGA, page A11

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOY C. MACADAAG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ALLYYANNA” to “ALYANAH ZAHRA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALLYYANNA COLANGOY MACADAAG who was born on 07 December 2001 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Joy A. Colangoy and Arcede A. Macadaag. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2015.

Representatives from various sectors and indigenous people from Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur raise their fist and echoed the call to stop the alleged militarization of the hinterlands in Caraga Region during the start of the week-long protest and gathering in Butuan City on Wednesday (18 Feb 2015). MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 February 10, 2015

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In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that RUZEL CODILLA-EVASCO has filed with this Office, a petition of correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of RUZEL SILA CODILLA at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose prents are Rodrigo S. Codilla and Leonila C. Sila. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 02, 2015. (Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172 a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MICHAEL BRIAN M. BETE has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the DATE OF BIRTH from “SEPTEMBER 31, 1992” to “SEPTEMBER 11, 1992” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MICHAEL BRIAN MAANDIG BETE who was born on SEPTEMBER 31, 1992 (as per NSO copy) in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ROBERT BOLO BETE and JOVY SALVO MAANDIG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 27, 2015.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ABDULGAFFAR G. DIMAPUNDUG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “OMAR” to “ABDULGAFFAR” in the Certificate of Live Birth of OMAR GUILING DIMAPUNDUG who was born on 29 July 1989 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Racma G. Guiling and Omar M. Dimapundug. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2015.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar

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MDN: Feb. 12 & 19, 2015 Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES MICHELLE MARIBOJOC REQUIRON-MADRONA AND JULIUS JIMENO MADRONA,

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-017

MICHELLE MARIBOJOC REQUIRON-MADRONA AND JULIUS JIMENO MADRONA, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / 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 September 30, 2006 at Dangcagan, Bukidnon, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam 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 Purok 6, Pala-o,Iligan City and Malaybalay 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 for almost four (4) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 30, 2006, 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 March 13, 2015 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 16th day of February, 2015. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5, 2015

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JEROME CALIXTO C. ALMEROL AND CHONET B. MUSONG-ALMEROL

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2015-018

JEROME CALIXTO C. AMEROL AND CHONET B. MUSONG-ALMEROL Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JAN REY L. YANONG AND SARAH NAY S. PELIGRINO-YANONG

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-019

JAN REY L. YANONG AND SARAH NAY S. PELIGRINO-YANONG Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

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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 12, 2000 at Tagum City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam 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 Pala-o, Iligan City, and Compostela Valley 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 for more than four (4) years already,since early part of 2010, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 12, 2000, 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 March 13, 2015 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 16th day of February, 2015.

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 September 08, 2011 at Pob. Maragusan Compostela Valley, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam 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 Toril, Davao City and Ubaldo Laya, 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 for more than two (2) years already,since early part of 2012, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 08, 2011, 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 March 13, 2015 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 16th day of February, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5, 2015

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UKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur– Instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day with their respective families on Saturday, the officers and men of the 1st Cavalry Squadron, Mechanized Infantry Division, Philippine Army (PA) conducted a cleanup drive in barangay Lower Bayao here to show love for our environment. Civil-Military Operations Officer Capt. Mae Budlong said the event was part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) or “Bayanihan”. “It also aims to engage all sectors in addressing environmental issues,” she added. Budlong said the 1st Cavalry Squadron under the leadership of the newly installed battalion commander Lt. Col. Charlemagne Batayola Jr. had conducted the

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Innovative teaching By RICO D. VIERNES Teacher III Kapatagan National High School Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

INNOVATIVE teaching is really applicable in the Philippine setting especially here in our island of Mindanao. But more so now that we are integrated with other Southeast Asian countries, innovative teaching is even more relevant so our students will

learn things beyond the confines of the classroom. Although academics is still key t o c a re e r s u c c e s s, there are lots of things we encounter in the adult world which we haven’t learned in the classrooms. And this is where innovative teaching lies. One of the prime

movers in innovative teaching at least in the world of fiction is John Keating of Dead Poets Society. John Keating’s methods make high school seniors take interest in the subject he’s teaching rather than making the students cut classes. There are lots of methods that a teacher can practice innovative teaching if only he or she keeps an open mind and can be very creative. If

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA R.O. X and XIII PP/LT MARIO B.FORTUS Bldg,PPA Compound, Surigao City Tel. No. (+6386) 231-7622/Telefax No. (+6386) 231-7622 / Email: marina.seo@yahoo.com

TEODORA D DAUG and/or No. SUR 15-011-P ARNIE A. PANTALLANO Petitioner/s x-----------------------------------x NOTICE is hereby given that Mrs. TEODORA D. DAUG has applied with MARINA Regional Office XIII for the Approval / Confirmation of Local Sale and Transfer of Ownership of the vessel MBCA RONALD – B in favor of ARNIE A. PANTALLANO NAVIDAS, with a subsequent Change of Vessels name to MBCA ARNIEJIMS - 2 This Authority will hear this petition on 25 February 2015 at 9:30 o’clock in the morning at the MARINA Maritime Regional Office XIII, Port Area, Surigao City. Petitioner/s shall be allowed to present their documentary evidence, after proof of compliance with the requirement of publication. Parties opposed to this petition must file their opposition in writing with this Office, within ten (10) days from publication of the Notice of Hearing, likewise supported by documentary evidence, furnishing a copy to the petitioner. The petitioner/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines within (7) days from the date of hearing. Petitioner/s should likewise serve a copy of the petition and this notice to the affected parties at least five (5) days before the initial hearing. Proof of compliance of publication of Notice of Hearing is pre-requisite to the pre-hearing conference. WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, MAXIMO Q. MEJIA JR., PhD. this 17th day of February 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

vegetables and 1,250 hectares of coconut. With better roads, agricultural producers find hauling of produce to the nearest market and transporting farm inputs easier as it helps them save time and tapers off hauling expenses

and labor cost. Meanwhile, residents and public officials in the area collectively commit to take care of the project as it will provide opportunities for farmers in obtaining better market access which will serve as a catalyst in

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA R.O. XIII PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City Tel. No. (+6386) 231-7622/Telefax No. (+6386) 231-7622 / Email: marina.seo@yahoo.com

RE: Application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a tramper service in the operation of its ship/s in its/their applied route for the carriage of passengers and to charge deregulated rates pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

RE: Application for the grant of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a tramper service in the operation of its ship/s in its/their applied route for the carriage of passengers and to charge deregulated rates pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

ARNIE A. PANTALLANO Applicant.

VENNELYN ISIANG CUSTODIO CASE NO. SUR 15 – 016 Applicant.

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This refers to the Application for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), to operate the vessel/s MBCA ARNIEJIMS & ARNIEJIMS-2 pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR as tramper/for hire (for the carriage of passengers and/or cargoes) in the route/s: Any ports of Surigao City to any port of Dinagat Island and vice versa. The applicant shall cause the publication of this Order once in any of the five (5) major newspapers of national circulation in the Philippines or in a newspaper of local circulation, as applicable. Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 25 February 2015 at 11:30 o’clock in the morning at the MARINA, Regional Office, PPL/Lt Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound, Surigao City. The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the cause is submitted for decision. WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. PhD, this 17th day of February 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

This refers to the Application for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), to operate the vessel/s MBCA JEVELYN pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR as tramper/for hire (for the carriage of passengers and/or cargoes) in the route/s: Any ports of Surigao City to any port of Dinagat Island and vice versa. The applicant shall cause the publication of this Order once in any of the five (5) major newspapers of national circulation in the Philippines or in a newspaper of local circulation, as applicable. Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 25 February 2015 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the MARINA, Regional Office, PPL/Lt Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound, Surigao City. The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the cause is submitted for decision. WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. PhD, this 17th day of February 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

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bringing about social and economic development in the area. Also present during the turn-over ceremony were Ozamis City Mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr. and the chairpersons of the recipient barangays: Victor Z. Perez of Brgy. Guingona, Nestor O. Jalan of Brgy. Trigos, and Danilo Y. Carzano of Brgy. Stimson Carlota S. Madriaga, DA-10 Field Operations Division Abordo.# (VANESSA MAE Interim Chief and BuB-LPRAP Focal Person is joined by Ozamis City Mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr. in leading S. SIANO, DA-RAFIS 10)

the turn-over ceremony of three farm-to-market road segments to the barangay local government units of Guingona, Stimson Abordo and Trigos in Ozamis City on February 16, 2015. The concreted road segments in(bottom photos, from left) Brgys. Stimson Abordo, Guingona and Trigos were jointly funded under the DA BUB-LPRAP and the LGU-Ozamis City. photo supplied

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you’re an elementary teacher, kids will enjoy you injecting innovative games to expound on the subject that you’re teaching whether it’s arithmetic or chemistry. If you’re in a high school campus, you can exhort your teen students to illustrate or recite out loud the applications of the academic theories they learn in the books into their daily lives. Isn’t that exciting?

1.65-km FMR opens in Ozamis City ith the government’s fervent effort in attaining its goals on inclusive growth and poverty reduction, the Department of Agriculture-10 (DA-10) headed by Field Operations Division Interim Chief and BuB-LPRAP Focal Person Carlota S. Madriaga turnedover three farm-to market road segments to barangay local government units in Ozamis City. The said intervention which amounted to P16.5 million is a collaborative effort of the DA-10 through the Bottoms-up-BudgetingLocal Poverty Reduction Action Program (BuBLPRAP) and the local government unit (LGU) of Ozamis City. The three road segments which are located in Barangays Trigos, Guingona and Abordo have a total length of 1.65 kilometers which will benefit 1,350 farmers tilling an area of 732 hectares of corn, 285 hectares of rootcrops, 250 hectares of banana,115 hectares of

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Every child has his or her own personal skills and characteristics that make him or her unique from anybody else. Every pupil will never be the same with your other pupil; they possess distinct qualities that are significantly distinct to them. In school, these pupils are gathered in a room; they share a common teacher, a common writing board and a common knowledge that is imparted to them but again, teachers may treat them equally and fairly but teachers must understand them differently for they distinct exceptional and matchless from each other. As a teacher, we must understand child psychology; they will not have the same mode and phase of development with each other. That simply implied, they develop and prog-

ress uniquely among themselves. That is why teachers’ treatment to their pupils should not be the same. Thus, our understanding to our pupils’ behaviour and attitude must depend on each of the pupil’s behaviour and attitude; we as teachers should not generalize the behaviour and attitude of our pupils. We, as teachers, should understand deeply our pupils as much as their parents understand them. We should be more patient in comprehending their development. We should not hamper their progress instead be their light and guide in achieving their full development and potential; we should be their light and guide to be useful citizens of this country. We must understand them the way they should be understood.

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The NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY-MINDANAO FIELD OFFICE (NDA-MFO), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites sealed written tenders for the: “BOARD & LODGING PROVISION FOR 625 IMPORTED DAIRY ANIMALS FOR QUARANTINE IN MINDANAO UNDER PUBLIC BIDDING” with an Approved Budget Contract (ABC) amounting to TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PH 2,437,500.00) sourced from the Regular Funds. All particulars relative to Eligibility Screening, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Pre-Bidding Conferences, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and award of Contracts shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. The tenderers shall be required to submit until 10 March 2015, the following documents for pre-qualification: a. Certified list of related contracts ongoing and completed for the past five (5) years including quantity and specifications, name of client with telephone numbers, date of contract and project cost for every project listed and/or historical record of the bidder’s farm in the past five (5) years (minimum) b. Articles of Incorporation or Partnership or its equivalent c. Audited Financial Statement for the current and previous year d. Latest Income and Business Tax Returns duly stamped and received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) e. Tax clearance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) f. Business license/registration g. Authority of the Local Representative, if any h. Company Profile i. The prospective bidder’s computation for its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (NFCC); or a commitment from a licensed bank to extend a credit line if awarded the contract to be bid; or a cash deposit certificate, which shall be at least equal to ten percent (10%) of the approved budget for the contract (ABC) to be bid; j. Sworn statement of the Bidder that it is not related to the head of the NDA by consanguinity or affinity up to the third civil degree or any of the NDA’s officers or employees k. PhilGeps Registration/Accreditation Distribution of Tender Document for the “BOARD & LODGING PROVISION FOR 625 IMPORTED DAIRY ANIMALS FOR QUARANTINE IN MINDANAO UNDER PUBLIC BIDDING” may be obtained from the NDA-BAC Secretariat starting 18 February to 6 March 2015 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PH 2,500.00) per copy. A Pre-Bid Conference shall be conducted on 24 February 2015 at 2:00PM while the Opening of Bids shall be held on 10 March 2015 at 2:00PM. Both activities shall be conducted at the NDA-MFO Office, 2F, Nuñez Bldg., Inabanga St., Zone 1, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. The Bidder must present a bid bond during the bid opening in any of the following forms: FORM OF BID BOND 1. Cash, Cashier’s or Manager’s Check, Bank Draft, Letter of Credit (L/C) issued by a commercial bank and Bank Guarantee 2. Surety Bond callable on demand and issued by an insurance company 3. Any combination of the above

MINIMUM AMOUNT IN % OF APPROVED BUDGET CONTRACT Two Percent (2%) Five Percent (5%) Proportionate to share of form with respect to total amount of security

The NDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts hereof, to waive any information therein, or to accept such bids or to award any part thereof to any bidder/s whose bid/s is/are considered most advantageous to the NDA. (Sgd.) MARLON C. FLORES BAC-Chairman 17 February 2015

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HE Year of the Sheep promises to be calm and measured. Ring in an auspicious year of the sheep at your nearest SM malls from February 11 to 21. Learn more about your elements and discover what forces influence your stars this coming year. Solicit Feng Shui tips from expert Richard Yu on February 20 to 21 at SM City Davao Annex Event Center and February 22 at SM City Cagayan De

Oro. Plus, know your zodiac fortune from the Zodiac Walls at SM Davao. An old tradition in China involves dancers wearing masks resembling animals or mythical creatures. These dances are performed to drive away unpleasant spirits. On February 19, welcome the Lunar New Year with Lion and Dragon dances as we bid farewell to the Year of the Horse and start a fresh new year. To complete the celebra-

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Consultation with Feng Shui expert Richard Yu will happen February 20 to 21 at SM City Davao and February 22 at SM City Cagayan De Oro.

Chinese culture among Filipinos remains intact

By PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY

As we look forward to the arrival of another Chinese Lunar New Year, it gives me great pleasure to extend, in behalf of the City Government of Cotabato, the best wishes to all our Chinese communities for a happy and prosperous New Year, the Year of the Wooden Sheep. May this New Year bring many opportunities to our city, to explore our many investment potentials, and turn our dreams to reality and our efforts to achievements. I hope that we continue to nurture and strengthen our fruitful relationship as we have proven in the past year how much we can achieve when we work hand in hand in reaching for our goals. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Kiong Hee Huat Tsai ( Happy New Year)! In the Hokkien language that most Chinese Filipinos speak, Kiong Hee Huat Tsai is the Chinese New Year greeting. The Cantonese version dominant in Hong Kong is Kung Hei Fat Choi and the Mandarin is Gong Xi Fa Cai which means “congratulations and be prosperous.” This year’s Chinese New Year celebration, February 19 declared by Malacañang as a national special (non-working) day in the Philippines, is as “one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Ph i l ippi n e s by b ot h Chinese-Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well.” Brother Ben Borras, Feng Shui practitioner of Yin Yang Charms and Feng Shui Stores located in Sta. Cruz, Manila, said that Chinese-Filipino (Tsinoy), a Filipino of Chinese heritage, consider C h i n e s e N e w Ye a r (Chinese Spring Festival) as a family reunion “a must do dinner” where family members shared

meals, most significantly a Feast on New Year’s Eve. “In Manila, because the house is not so big so most of the time they will eat out in Chinese restaurants,” Borras said, noting that Tsinoy (who are not 100 percent full blooded Chinese) do not religiously practice the 15-day festival tradition. Wh i l e Ne w Ye ar’s customs vary or others may have gone what remains is that Chinese celebration of Chinese New Year is the same -- a sincere wish for peace, happiness and prosperity for family members and friends and respect for the elders, Borras said. In welcoming this year’s Chinese Spring Festival Year of the Goat many Chinese, Tsinoy and even Filipinos cleantheir houses before the New Year, one of the traditions in Chinese culture. The house is given a thorough cleaning, on the belief that it will sweep away any misfortune or bad luck during the departing year and make way for the incoming good luck and good fortune that will surely arrive during the new year. As part of cleansing the house, doors and windows are given new

coats of paint, and paper cutouts with the themes of ‘happiness,’ ‘wealth’ and ‘longevity’ are used as decoration around the home. After cleaning, people will go shopping and buy new clothes and even red underwear for the festival. Chinese people believe that since this is a year anew they should buy a lot of new things. Purchasing new items symbolizes welcoming new things and getting ready for a new start. Re d is considere d the luckiest color and everyone tries to dress in it and have red things all around. Red is considered a bright, happy color, sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future. It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year’s sets the tone for the rest of the year. Gold is another suitable color; try combining the two for a festive look. Av o i d w e a r i n g t o o much black during the celebration period. Black symbolizes bad luck and even death. Making sure there are h e a l t h y, p r e f e r a b l y blooming, plants around the house as they symbolize life and renewal.

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a ls o ke e n on he ar i ng Napeñas to tell more in order that justice would be served to the fallen 44 SAF members. Yet, the citizenry is now also apprehensive of the possible outcome of the Senate probe. There are insinuations that result of the Senate investigation is already a done deal. Many believed that the result of the investigation is certainly directed to exonerate Aquino of any liability. Obviously, it is the fear of absolving the President that the call for Aquino’s resignation has started to snowball. -0- react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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6 pieces disposable lighters, 2 pieces of leather pouch, 2 pieces aluminum strips, 1 piece aluminum tooter, small plastic ware container, 1 piece plastic ware pipe, 1 piece cotton cloth baby hand glove and estimated combined money worth of P21,550. Police Inspector Anjaneth Tirador said in an interview they had conducted surveillance for two-weeks prior to the operation leading to the arrest of the suspects, which will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002. They were detained at the TCPO detention cell while confiscated items will be subject for proper disposition. Two other suspects, only identified as Alias Chad and Rona, are still at large.(Gleiza Delgado, CIO Tagum)

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corporate communication officer of DLPC, said the company would run its 40-MW diesel-fired standby plant and activate the interruptible load program (ILP) which could pool in 38 MW from 22 participating companies. ILP is a program when the participating companies use their own generating sets instead of getting power from the grid. Some of the distribution utility’s participating companies include Gaisano Mall of Davao, Pepsi Cola, CocaCola, Mindanao Corrugated Fibreboard Inc. and Sumifru. Luga said they also contracted Hedcor Inc.’s Sibulan and Talomo hydroelectric power plants and the power barge of Therma Marine Inc. Both Hedcor and Therma Marine Inc. are sister companies of DLPC. The DLPC has about 329,000 costumers within its franchise area in the cities of Davao and Panabo and the municipalities of Carmen, Dujali and Sto. Tomas in Davao del Norte. The Mindanao grid was still in stable power situation with a reserve of 9 MW as of Wednesday, data

from National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) showed. The grid had system capacity of 1,371 MW against the system peak of 1,362 MW. Steag said in a statement that it will place its first power plant on preventive maintenance from Feb. 19 to March 2 while its second unit from Feb. 21 to March 16. The company’s coal-fired power plants are located in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. “ These maintenance activities are part of the company’s commitment to sustain quality customer service by way of ensuring that the power plant is able to optimize its long-term operations and produce power needed to sustain Mindanao’s growth and development,” said Steag manager Carsten Evers. Evers said they have carefully planned the schedule to have preventive maintenance in cooperation with NGCP. “We hope to complete the maintenance activities as planned and within schedule and to bring the units back to grid as soon as possible,” he said. (MindaNews)

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footage showed a man, clad in white garb and prayer cap, left the bag inside the room of the lodging house. Macala identified the room occupant as a certain Akmhad Oztad, a resident of Salvador town in Lanao del Norte. He said the illegal drugs are of high grade and has a street value of P10 million. “We will not stop campaigning against it, with the support of the Provincial Anti-Drug Coordinating Council, chaired by Misamis Occidental Governor Hermie Ramiro and the support of the public, we can proudly say that illegal drug proliferation in this province will be neutralized,” said Macala. He a l s o at t r i but e d achievement of the local police against illegal drugs to the strong support given by the local government of Ozamiz City under Mayor Aldong Parojinog. Last year, the local police managed to intercept a kilo of shabu worth P5 million send through an LBC outlet in Ozamiz City.

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This was confirmed on Wednesday by NBI-Davao Regional Director Atty. Dante Gierran. Gierran said based on the statement of the said male individual, it appears that he was not the original uploader of the video. Gierran noted that the video came from the male individual’s friend on facebook, and since he saw the video as “interesting”, he also uploaded it. Although it appears that he was not the original uploader, Gierran said it may become a “lead” to

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determine the original uploader or the source of the video itself. The Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier said that they will also use the video as evidence in its ongoing investigation of the Mamasapano clash. The video showed a man sprawled on a cornfield in camouflage uniform who was later identified by relatives as Police Officer 1 Joseph Sagonoy, one of the 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) men, being shot twice at close range. The PNP-SAF commandos were on a mission to capture Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir alias “Marwan” and Filipino bomb maker Abdul Basit Usman. The video also showed the group, most of whom were armed, taking magazines and other ammunition from several other fallen men, again, in camouflage uniform. Gunfire is repeatedly heard in the background while at least two of the perpetrators shouted, “Allah hu akbar!”

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In his speech, Mansilao thanked Seno and the electric cooperative for implementing the project worth P5-million to his barangay. R e s i d e nt s of s it i o s Migsaloon, Kulambog, Happy Hills, Upper Guiangcan, Upper Marsikohon, Lower Guiangcan, Lower Marsikohon, and Centro have finally been energized after waiting for more than a decade, said Mansilao. For his part, Seno said he was touched over the statement of an 81-year-old man when the latter said in the vernacular: “Sa akong 81-anyos ka tuig, karon pa ko nakatilaw og kahayag.” The mayor said he is doing his best to provide AFFIDAVIT OF Adjudication by Sole Heir of Estate of Deceased Person Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late BEATRIZ FERNANDEZ, who died intestate in the Municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, on June 19, 1993. That said deceased left an estate consisting of a parcel of land measuring FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY TWO (15,492) square meters, located in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, and evidenced by Original Certificate of Title No. T-26,073 of the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Zamboanga del Sur; that the said parcel of land is more particularly described as follows, to wit; “A parcel of land (Lot 1483-F) of the subdivision plan Psd-09005381 being a portion of Lot 1483, Pls-119, Pagadian Public Land Subdivision L.R.C. Rec. No., situated in the Barrio of Poblacion of Tukuran, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY TWO (15,492) square meters, is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, made and entered by FRANCIS FERNANDEZ JIMENEZ, of legal age, Filipino, single and with residence at Sto. Niño, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, is the surviving legitimate son and only heir of BEATRIZ FERNANDEZ. As per Doc. No. 1790, Page No. 390, Book No. 8, Series of 2014, under Notary Public of ATTY. LUIS A. BERSALES, JR. MDN: Feb. 19, 26 & Mar 5, 2015

the needs of his constituents especially on providing potable water, electricity, covered court, and other infrastructure projects. Seno urged his constituents to unite and cooperate, saying “when there is light, there is hope.”

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council committee on health and sanitation, said here Wednesday that the local health officials have already recorded a total of 64 HIV cases in 2014. He said that the rise of HIV cases in Cagayan De Oro City has been consistent from a 45 HIV-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 2008 to 64 cases at the end of 2014. It is reported that the total number of HIV-AIDS cases here has gone up to about 133 from 2008 to 2014, Pajo said. Of the 64 cases, 63 were men. The HIV was transmitted through “men having sex with men.” The HIV cases now appeared to be higher than the traditional sexually transmitted disease (STD), Pajo said. “The number of HIV cases could be more. Health officials have the suspicion that some patients HIV refused to undergo medical examination because of the misconception alluded to the disease,” Pajo said. Dr. Evelyn Magsayo, of the regional Department of Health (DOH) earlier

described the spread of the HIV in Northern Mindanao as “fast and furious.” The Misamis OrientalCagayan De Oro Aids Network (Mocan), a coalition of government and private institutions on HIV-AIDS concerns, has reported last year that the “youngest patient” recorded in the region was a 14-year-old male while the oldest was a 70 year old man. Pajo said that the DOH has two important HIV testing centers in Cagayan De Oro City, one at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center and the other at the J.R. Borja Hospital. Consultation and medicines at the HIV testing centers are for free, Pajo said.

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DSWD Field Office Caraga Quality Policy, as the department aims to be International Organizations for Standardization (ISO) Certified by October 2015. “Caraga is one of the three identified pilot field offices targeted to be ISO certified by October this year, and we are embracing this challenge,” announced Brigoli. Brigoli further encouraged her personnel to be more productive in their field of work/tasks assigned and give their best services to their clientele. “Public office is a public trust and that is why we are holding on to our thrusts and mandates and doing our

best to provide the people of our programs and services. We will always be the public trust that you expected from us and we will continue to give the best services to the most vulnerable people in the communities,” announced Brigoli. These are the following awards in different categories under the theme ‘PaNata Ko sa Bayan’, which partner stakeholders received: 1) Salamat Po Award; 2) Gawad sa Makabagong Teknolohiyang Panlipunan; 3) GAPAS Award; 4) Gawad Ulat; 5) Prestige Award; 6) KAKAYAHAN Awards; and 7) Seal of ChildFriendly Local Governance. Separate awards were also given to DSWD Caraga employees under the following categories: Regular personnel; Project-based staff; and Loyalty Award. Regional director Minda Brigoli recognized the valuable efforts of her working staff in the delivery of the department’s programs and services in the region. Meanwhile, among the awardees, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga was included. On behalf of PIA-Caraga regional director Abner Caga, deputy regional director Fryan Abkilan received the ‘Gawad Ulat’ (Most Supportive Beat Report - New Media) Award. Brigoli thanked PIACaraga for its unwavering support through positive news and cost-free publication of DSWD’s programs, projects and services. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

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