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Duterte to talk to Misuari ‘to craft something more expansive’ DAVAO City--President R. Duterte reiterated on Tuesday that he will talk to Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chair Nur Misuari to “craft something more expansive in his area,” recognizing that agreements with any revolutionary front should

take place simultaneously.

The President made the pronouncement just as the 80 members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) prepare for their oath-taking, following the successful ratification of Republic Act 11054 or the Organic Law for the

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OLBARMM), the enabling mechanism of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro signed between the government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in 2014.

The BTA will govern the

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) until 2022.

“Nur, to his everlasting credit, someday he would be recognized as one statesman above just being – or aside from being a revolutionary warrior. Until now Nur

Misor, aggie dept brace for dry spell See CRAFT, page 5

Months... from page 1

Comelec to PUV owners: Comply with poll ads rules THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said privately-owned public transport, such as buses, are allowed to have campaign posters but they have to comply with the size provided set by the poll body.

Commissioner Rowena Guanzon noted that the allowable size of campaign posters is only 2x3 feet and should only be put at the back of buses.

On the other hand, stickers should not be bigger than 8.5x11 inches.

Under the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) guidelines, public utility vehicles (PUVs) should comply with existing campaign rules set by the Comelec.

“They are private properties so they can have free expression in their buses.

But the Comelec has the authority to regulate campaign methods and materials. That is the same sizes of those they can post in houses, private properties,” Guanzon said.

Guanzon noted that state-owned PUVs, such as trains, are prohibited from displaying political campaign materials.

“Of course, they are banned because these are government properties,” she added.

Comelec Resolution No. 10488 states that public transport vehicles, such as Metro Rail Transit, Light Rail Transit, and Philippine National Railways are prohibited areas for propaganda materials.

Meanwhile, Guanzon said billboards of product endorsements of

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HE province of Misamis Oriental in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA) are bracing for the onset of El Niño.

See RULES, page 5

Police press charges vs pa, pregnant daughter

By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City--A 40-year-old father and his pregnant daughter are now facing charges for violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act 9165, a police report reaching Mindanao Daily News said yesterday.

Sr. Insp. Eric Logronio, head of Police Station 1 of Iligan City Police

Command, identified the respondents as Laurence Artiaga, and daughter Nicole Lobaton, 18, all residents of Zone 1, Barangay Del Carmen, this city.

The two were arrested in a joint anti-illegal drug buy-bust operation of Police Station 1 and the Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency, Region 10 (PDEA-10), on the eve of February 16, at the their residence.

Logronio said the younger Lobaton, who admitted she is five-month preg-

By MARK FRANCISCO, Correspondent

nant, has been in the drug watchlist of the PDEA. The father was a “Tokhang surrenderee” in 2016, according to Logronio.

“Ang anak hindi siya surrenderee kasi hindi paman kasi siya identified nung nagsimula ang Tokhang,” Logronio added.

Tokhang, coined from toktok hangyo or knock and plea, is a program against proliferation of See PRESS, page 5

In a press conference on Tuesday (February 19), Provincial Agriculturist Jose Apollo Pacamalan said that farmers needed not worry though because this El Niño would be short and expected to last only two months as per forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

“Kana hinuon March, April ug May tingtuyo man g’yud na so dili ra kaayo makalitan ang atong mga farmers sa lalawigan,” Pacamalan said.

However, the provincial government and DA) have already prepositioned food packs in case the El Niño worsens.

In fact, the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAGRO) has already set aside 500 sacks of rice and corn seeds for the farmers in Misamis Oriental to plant starting this June.

Although PAGASA has not yet confirmed that El Niño has arrived, it has already been declared by its United States’ counterpart,

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In a related development, PAGRO has already earmarked through geotagging 500 more hectares in the upland areas in 15 municipalities and one city for palay farming.

Pacamalan identified the following areas as potential expansions for rice production – Magsaysay, Lagonglong, Jasaan, Claveria, Initao, Naawan, Manticao, Opol, Villanueva, Tagoloan, Alubijid, Laguindingan, Gitagum, Libertad, Lugait and Gingoog City.

He said municipal agriculturists in these localities have cooperated with the various programs of PAGRO even though their respective mayors are not partisan to the Emano administration.

“A m o g ip a s ab ot n i Governor Bambi nga dili ni pamolitika ang among gahimoon because food security and sustainability is necessary for each and every resident of the province.

Kitang tanan gapangaon,” See BRACE, page 11

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Widow: Financial assistance, a great help for those in need ARALYNE T. Balbin, 50 of Iligan City cleans an office daily to earn a minimum daily wage to support her extended family.

As a janitor, Aralyne’s income does not meet her family’s needs.

Being the only child of her family, Aralyne took the responsibility of caring for her aged parents, aside from taking care of her grandchildren and her children who are staying with her. The widow supports the family of her unwed children since the latter has no regular source of income.

Infected with bronchial asthma, Aralyne, a solo parent to seven children, has to divide her meager income for the family’s daily sustenance and for her medicines.

Her agony doesn’t stop there.

Aralyne’s father is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Her father has been going in-and-out of the hospital due to the infections and complications brought about by the prostate cancer.

Aralyne felt helpless at that time, finding some remedies to help her defray the cost of hospitalization of her father, aside from the fact that she has to support her family’s needs.

Until she learned that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) helps individuals who are in crisis.

DSWD has various programs and services. Under the Protective Services Division are range

Aralyne Balbin, a utility worker, always wear a smile despite the trials in her life like in this photo with her friends from DSWD Satellite Office in Iligan City. Photos grabbed from Aralyne’s Facebook account

of interventions to individuals, families, and communities who are in crisis or difficult situations, such as those affected by or vulnerable to disasters.

As such, the provision of Assistance to Individuals/Families in Crisis Situation (AICS). The AICS, enhanced on 2015, is offered to every opened satellite office in every province of Northern Mindanao for it to become more accessible to individual and families in need of assistance due to unexpected crisis such as illness, loss of love ones and other related crisis situation.

Aralyne went to the satellite office in Iligan City to avail of

the AICS. “Dako kaayo og ikatabang sa amoa ang AICS, ilabina 76 years old na akong papa ug uban sa akong mga apo nga walay mga papa na naa sa akoa,” she said.

(AICS is a big help to us, especially that my father is now 76 years old and my grandchildren who have no father are staying with me).

Aralyne availed of the educational assistance first for her youngest daughter to augment the educational expenses.

“Insakto kaayo nga naa sa Iligan Sattelite Office sa DSWD ang AICS, dili nako kinahanglan moadto’g Cagayan de Oro o sa Tubod aron makakuha ko,” she

said. (It was timely that AICS is offered at Iligan Satellite Office of DSWD, I don’t have to go to Cagayan de Oro City or in Tubod, Lanao del Norte to avail of it.) She added that it answers all her prayers to find money for the enrollment of her youngest daughter.

“I had availed of the medical assistance twice a year for my maintenance medicines.

Recently, I availed the assistance for my father and grandchild because they were confined in the hospital,” she disclosed.

Aralyne stressed that AICS program of DSWD really help those people who are in need especially those who loss family

members which is very important.

“Ang AICS dako kayo katabang labi na sa namat’yan.

Pasalamat jud ko naa financial assistance diri sa DSWD,” she confessed. (AICS is a big help, especially for those whose love ones died, I am thankful of DSWD’s financial assistance).

She rated the program from 1-10 as 10 due to her satisfaction to the implementation of the program and the benefits provided by the program.

She hoped AICS provision will be sustained and will be continually implemented to benefit those who are in need and in crisis.

By ELAINE O. RATUNIL

According to her, they were lured to join the movement and fallen prey to NPA deceit against the government.

“Ilang gadaoton ug balihon ang gobyerno. Sama na lamang sa katungod sa mag uuma. Sa ilang pag recruit, ila ipa saysay unsay problema gakasinati, ingon man usab, unsay may among panginabuhian ug mga produkto…Ako usa man sa gatanum sa ‘lawi,’ ang NPA recruiter maghisgot gamay ra kuno ang prisyo sa lawi ug sa dihang ibaligya na mahal na dayon. Matud pa, gitikasan ang prisyo sa tigpalit,” she narrated while she was still tilling ‘lawi’ and making ‘lawi’ broom as her source of living before joining the movement.

(They are slandering the government. While recruiting, they would ask us what problems are we encountering as well as our source of living. I’m a tiller of ‘lawi.’

The NPA recruiters would talk about the price of lawi.

According to them, the farm gate price of ‘lawi’ broom is cheap compared to the market price) Constantly brainwashed It took six year for her to finally go down from the mountains and surrender as they were constantly brainwashed about perceived

Returning to the folds of society M I S A M I S OR I E N TA L -- The government is our refuge.

A former NPA propagandist from Misamis Oriental has returned to the folds of the society after realizing life in the movement is not easy.

“Nakahunahuna ko balik sa gobyerno…gikapoy na mi didto. Ilang gisaad wala man natuman. Mahadlok na pud mi sa gubat didto…Gobyerno Some 31 formers rebels in Northern Mindanao vow to support the government as they man sad ang dangpanan sa took their oath of allegiance in a ceremony held in Cagayan de Oro City. tanan,” she said.

Rodolfo D. Mendoza/PIA10 (I decided to return to the folds of the society…we are already tired in the mountains. We are also afraid of the encounters. They have not fulfilled what they have promised. The government is still our refuge) Her task in the movement, aside from being a propagandist and recruiter, RPN Radyo Ronda was to beg for food from Stations Nationwide farm tillers to survive. “Dili jud mi kakaon kung dili mi DZBS 1368 Baguio mangayo (we have to ask DZRL 639 Batac DZTG 621 Tuguegarao food from land tillers to DZKI 1332 Iriga survive), she narrated.

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social ills.

But, she said life in the mountains of Bukidnon and in Claveria town and Gingoog City in Misamis Oriiental, is very hard and “walay kalipay nga matagamtaman labi na karon wala nay gasuporta nga mga tawo sa amoa labina karon Martial Law. Naay adlaw wala na mi gakaunon, inom na lang sa tubig para maka lahutay.”

(No happiness would be felt especially now the people no longer support us and the Martial Law is declared in Mindanao.

There are days we don’t have anything to eat; we just drink water instead to survive) On the other hand, NPA leaders told us that those who will go down from the mountains would be killed but she said, “Wala may nahitabo (no such incident happened) when they decided to surrender.

Positive changes Her family used to hurdle unpaved and muddy trails 21 kilometers from their village to the town proper in Misamis Oriental which now, she said the road is wide enough and can be accessed with big trucks.

Also, basic services are now accessible such as health and education.

See FOLDS, page 9

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Govt workers told: Refrain from participating in partisan politics From L-R: Yummy Jalijali (Habitat for Humanity Asia Pacific Resource Development), Jose D. Rosel (Habitat Philippines Resource Development), Margie Moran-Floirendo (Board Member and Ambassador, Habitat Philippines), Candice Gotianuy (Chancellor, University of Cebu), Atty. Manuel Elijah Sarausad (Head, Legal Affairs Office AWG Group), Ofelia Mana (Vice Chancellor, University of Cebu) at the Habitat for Humanity Philippines and University of Cebu signing ceremony held on February 8, 2019.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines, University of Cebu ink 5M-peso legacy donation to help communities CEBU CITY -- Habitat for Humanity Philippines and University of Cebu officially formalized their 5-millionpeso partnership through a signing ceremony on February 8, 2019.

Margarita Moran-Floirendo, Board Member and Ambassador, Habitat for Humanity Philippines said, “The youth is one of the leading voices in supporting our advocacy. We are grateful that University of Cebu

is one with us in furthering our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

“Through this partnership, we will encourage more students to actively engage in community development and spark the spirit of volunteerism and genuine concern for those in need,” she continued.

University of Cebu will support Habitat projects within the province in the

next three years, including building new homes, youth empowerment through formation of campus chapters in university campuses and youth leadership training through the Habitat Young Leaders Build Leadership Academy.

The Leadership Academy is a two-day leadership training program, that teaches young people to create a community vision See HELP, page 9

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) on Thursday reminded government officials and employees to refrain from participating in partisan political activities.

Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez and PACC chairman Dante Jimenez made the reminder two days after the start of the campaign period for candidates running for national positions in the May 13 polls.

“What is prohibited particularly to those under the Civil Service Commission (CSC) or members of the government including the other branches of the government, is what we call partisan political activity,” the poll body official said in a joint press conference in Manila.

Jimenez, however, noted that government employees are allowed to express their personal opinion.

“They are allowed to say who they will vote but they cannot order their people who are under his department or subordinates to support the candidate chosen by their leader, that is what we are trying to prevent partisan political activity. That is prohibited,” he added.

With this, Jimenez urged the public

to report such actions by government employees.

“Document them (partisan actions of government employees). It is important to report such and then we will (forward) it to PACC. Let us work together to make sure proper actions filed,” the poll body official added.

For his part, the PACC head warned all government agencies under the direct supervision and control of the President not to use their resources, such as budget, manpower, equipment, or vehicles in anticipation of the May 13, 2019 elections.

He also appealed to all sectors to report to the Commission and all government agencies all violations of its officials and personnel who will be directly using government agencies to support the candidacy of particular candidates or political parties, including party-lists.

“We will not allow ourselves to be intimated by politicians and other branches of government, the Congress of the Philippines, and other sectors, and further urge the candidates running for public office in the mid-term and future Elections to do their part to understand their See POLITICS, page 9

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Did Keng allow himself to be used against Ressa?

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…`What would profit a man to gain the whole world and yet lose his soul?’…” (Jesus, our God and Savior who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Matthew 16:26, the Holy Bible).

-oooFULL DISCLOSURE ON MANILA BAY RECLAMATION CONTRACTS URGED: President Duterte and the Office of the President should immediately clarify the current status of many contracts that the government has approved allowING several private businessmen to undertake huge reclamation projects involving thousands of hectares of land at the Manila Bay, from Bataan to Cavite.

Definitely, these contracts are at the center of controversies at this point, especially because one of the bigger companies which have was reported to have been granted a reclamation project involving some 1,333 hectares of land goes by the name of Century Peak Corporation (CPC), which is claimed to be owned, on the other hand, by Centur y Peak Metal Holdings Corporation, or CPMHC (read this at https://www.philstar. c om / … / c e ntu r y - p e a k picked-undertake-pp…).

CPC and CPMHC, meanwhile, are reported to be owned and controlled by businessman Wilfredo Keng, the complainant in the libel case that caused the recent arrest and de-

tention of newshen Maria Ressa. Accusations are rife that Keng allowed himself to be used by the Duterte administration against Ressa, a known fierce critic of Duterte since 2016, because of the Manila Bay reclamation contract that was awarded to him.

-oooDID KENG ALLOW HIMSELF TO BE USED VS. RESSA? In a tweet on February 16, 2019 at the social networking site Twitter.com, a certain “Miss Magie @MiaMagdalena” blurted out: “Keng gets Manila Bay reclamation projects. Sabi na nga ba.

Tarantado talaga ang Lord Digong and his alipores.”

It is as clear as the rising sun in the east what “Miss Magie @MiaMagdalena”

Batas Mauricio

meant by her tweet That, President Duterte managed to cause the arrest and detention of Ressa because Keng, the complainant in the libel case that was filed against her and from which the warrant for her arrest and detention was issued, was given a huge Manila Bay reclamation contract by the government of the President. “Miss Magie @MiaMagdalena” anchored her tweet on the story whose link we quoted here.

As it happened, this tweet was published again (or, as Twitter.com calls it, “re-tweeted”) by See ALLOW, page 11

Think A Minute

Discipline dominates

THINK a minute.

During a football game of Augsburg University in the US, Augsburg was losing. Then late in the game, defensive tackle David Stevens was put in to play and sparked a comeback in his Augsburg teammates. He made two important tackles and recovered a fumble to get the ball back for his team. The crowd cheered as he held the ball up high to inspire his team.

David Stevens was born to a woman who had taken an anti-nausea drug for pregnant women in the early 1960’s.

Tragically the dr ug ended up causing terrible birth defects, so David was born with no legs.

David’s mother consequently abandoned him, making his horrible young life seemingly hopeless!

But then, David was adopted by Bill and Bee Stevens. David’s new father and mother loved him so much they never wanted to cripple their son’s confidence for success in life.

They continually supported and encouraged David, as well as challenged him to reach his full potential in spite of having no legs.

They wanted to teach him to do things for himself so they never put him in a wheelchair. Instead, when David was three-years-old they had prosthetic or artificial legs made for him.

In school David became a student leader, made good grades, and had many friends.

In high school he not only played football, but also basketball, baseball, and hockey. He even became a champion wrestler.

When he started driving a car the license bureau offered him handicap license plates, but he politely refused them saying: “Those are for people who really need them. I’m not disabled.”

From the time he was young, David was taught never to think of himself as disadvantaged or a cripple.

Instead he learned to discipline and train himself so he was able to do much

Jhan Tiafau Hurst

more than anyone ever thought possible.

Whatever disadvantage you might be facing, you too can rise above it to achieve your life’s goals and dreams.

If you ask Jesus to take full charge of your heart and character daily, with His power you can discipline yourself to reach your potential and the great plan He has for you—no matter what challenges you face.

Just think a minute.

Where art thou Mindanao concerned artists?

By KARL M. GASPAR, CSsR MindaNews

DAVAO City––Since EDSA I, as a way to acknowledge the major contribution of concerned artists in dismantling the Marcos dictatorship, February - when the EDSA event is commemorated - is also the country’s Arts’ Month.

The National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has been tasked to organize activities across the country to make sure there are meaningful cultural activities that contribute to nation-building. This year, the NCCA’s launching of the celebratory event is held in Bago City. Across the country, various academic, cultural and governmental institutions are supposed to get into the bandwagon.

Alas - except for a few initiatives of some colleges and universities - nothing is heard about cultural events being organized in the first half of the month. Public officials of our local government units (LGUs), caught in the feverish momentum of getting ready for the May 2019 elections, are spending all their money in assuring their or their dynasties’ perpetuity in government.

Those locations nearest Jolo are still reeling from the impact of the bombing of the cathedral. Martial law’s persistence in Mindanao dampens the creativity of the citizens. Concerned artists have practically disappeared from the cultural landscape and except for visual artists, eruptions of creative productions have been few and far between. And being in the periphery of this nation, Mindanao’s share in the budget of the country’s culture and arts institutions remains limited.

The only reason why we have not become a cultural desert with nothing to manifest the richness of the Mindanawon culture which arose out of our descendants’ creative spirit is the fact that among ordinary people, there are still artists who persist in creating works of beauty. Usually referred to pejoratively as “folk artists” and their works being labeled as “crafts,” they are truly the people’s artists. And their works - ranging from handwoven cloth to musical instruments, from gold jewelry to intricate baskets, can easily find their way into museums or the more preferred name by the Lumads as Centers for Living Traditions.

There are also the localized festivals mainly celebrating an attempt of LGUs to promote tourism. Because they do engage the local barangays and schools, are provided budgetary allocations that can pay the services of local creative artists as well as give out cash rewards, these events have showcased grassroots artistic creativity.

While the high-brow cultural watchdogs may look down on these productions as kitsch and the purists among them insist on “the authentic indigenous expressions,” one cannot just ignore their role in making sure arts and culture in this country persist as elitist domains. As for the kind of arts and culture that thrived during the Marcos era which encompassed all forms -- from poetry to theatrical productions, song-writing to film-making, social realistic visual arts to street performances at rallies -- these have become as rare as our primal forests. These were watershed cultural productions because they were nationalist in orientation, grassroots-based, provocaSee ARTISTS, page 11

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DA chief turns over palay procurement logistics to NFA CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -To drum up the buffer stocking function of the agency, the Department of Agriculture through Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol turns over logistics to the National Food Authority-10 (NFA10) on February 18, 2019.

Said assistance comprises two units hauling truck amounting to P3,588,000, and certificates of commitment were extended for the four units mobile recirculating grain dryer amounting to P14,000,000, which are seen to intensify the palay procurement activities of NFA; thereby, fueling the stabilization of rice supply while protecting farmers from exploitation by traders.

Accepting the units is NFA10 Regional Director Genaro S. Nuñez and provincial managers, in the presence of OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, RAFC Chair Edgardo D. Layug, heads and representatives of the Regional Management Committee, Region 10’s DA and NFA staff, and other guests. # (JLOlson/Photo credits: AMBManto/EMB)

TURN-OVER CEREMONY. In support to the palay procurement operations of the National Food Authority in Region 10, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol turns-over the certificate to NFA 10 Director Genaro S. Nuñez amounting to P17.588 M for the four units mobile recirculating grain dryer and two units hauling truck.

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surrendered. I just return selling lately because supfrom page 1 plies are also available candidates are also not again,” the father said. allowed during the camThe two were already paign period and must be comitted to Iligan City taken down.

Jail.

“Their contractors know they are going to be entering a campaign period. That is from page 1 not our concern how they has kept his silence and will fulfill or break their I have repeatedly stressed contracts,” she said.

“You cannot have a con- that there will be a time tract that is contrary to law, when he and I will talk policy, or good custom,” she and it should be soon,” Duterte said. added. (PNA) The President graced the 9th Anniversar y of from page 1 the Mindanao Developillegal drugs during ment Authority (MinDA) the time of former Chief and 25th Anniversary of of Philippine National the Brunei DarussalamPolice Director General I n d o n e s i a - M a l a y s i a Philippines East ASEAN Ronald Dela Rosa.

It is a program when Growth Area at the SMX the police will visit a drug Convention Center here.

He said one of the chalpersonality, who is in their drug watchlist, to submit lenges in the Philippines himself to authority, got is having to deal with documented and under- several rebel fronts.

“And by the grace of went a rehabilitation.

Three small-sized sa- Allah, we have reached chets of believed to be the agreement desired by ‘shabu’ were bought by the Muslim Maguindanao the poseur-buyer from leadership – Murad, Jaafar the suspects while during and company,” he said.

Duterte added he told the frisking, operatives recovered another two the military that he cansmall-sized and one big- not allow peace to move sized sachets containing slowly, telling them that substance, also believed they have to work hard to be shabu, and other to achieve it in the remaining three years of drug paraphernalia.

In an interview with his administration.

“We have to work hard reporters, the father admitted he owns the items. and I think it should be “I already stopped this now,” he said.

“Let us tr y to see if kind of business when I

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we can craft something more exp ansive in his area and giving concessions to the Moro which is really the correct thing, and also reconfigure the territories,” Duterte said.

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responsibility as candidates in various public positions. We will enforce the teeth of the law and impose whatever penalties or punishments are applicable to these candidates who have violated the law,” he said.

President Rodrigo Duterte has called on all agencies under his direct control and supervision, including the military and police, not to use their resources this coming election for partisan political activities.

The directive was also issued in reference to specific election offenses defined under Sec. 261, Article 22 of the Omnibus Election Code.

Prohibited acts cover by the law include votebuying and vote-selling, inter vention of public officers and employees, undue influence, as well as use of public funds, equipment and facilities owned and controlled by the government for election campaign. A report cuilled from the Philippine News Agency

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SB Corp., ePLDT subsidiary Curo Teknika tie up for P3 hotline THE Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) will boost its customer service to micro entrepreneurs as it partnered with ePLDT subsidiary Curo Teknika (CuroTek) through an 8x5 Customer Service Hotline for the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) Program. Through the partnership, Curo Teknika will provide SB Corp. with contact center solutions for the P3 Program from 8am – 5pm, Mondays to Fridays except holidays.

The P3 Program was created to provide Filipino micro enterprises affordable and cost-efficient loans. Under the P3 Program, a micro enterprise can borrow between P5,000 up to P200,000 depending on its business need and repayment capacity with no collateral requirement. Interest rate and service fees, all in, do not exceed 2.5% monthly.

Microenterprises who want to avail of the P3 Program can now speak to a P3 contact center agent through the P3 Hotline 651-3333.

“This partnership affirms the commitment of the government to deliver financing to microenterprises that is much cheaper than 5-6 lending. Now that the P3 program is in full swing, we are running a nationwide program and managing almost 300 conduits and more than 60,000 microborrowers, we have to have a system where our end markets can be able to inquire and get answers immediately,” SB Corp President and CEO Ma. Luna Cacanando said.

In photo are Small Business C or p oration President and CEO Ma. Luna Cacanando (right) and Curo Teknika Chief Operating Officer Jeff Tinio.

Honest DAR officer Public high school surrenders cash gift receives new science labs

STUDENTS of Inawayan National High School (INHS) can now enjoy a more immersive learning experience after AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. recently turned over two fully equipped science laboratories to the institution.

TSI, in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation, refurbished and turned two classrooms into science laboratories complete with equipment, including compound microscopes, centrifuge machines, resonance tube apparatus, alcohol lamps, beakers, and flasks among others.

“This science laboratory turnover is a concrete step towards our accreditation to offer STEM stream to students. With AboitizPower’s help, we can now widen our school’s senior high school stream offerings,

SPARK IN THEIR EYES. Senior high school students from Inawayan National High School (INHS) are giddy to use the two new science laboratories turned over by AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) last February 15, 2019.

and give our students more options and opportunities to build a better future for themselves,” INHS Principal

Marcela Sacay said during have been given to you. the turnover ceremony last Commit yourselves to the facilities given to you by February 15, 2019.

“All the opportunities See RECEIVES, page 9

cy deposits, BSP’s foreign exchange operations and income from its investments abroad. These were partially offset, however, by the payments made by the NG for its foreign exchange obligations during the month in review.

The net inflows in foreign portfolio investments (net

BSP-registered transactions based on custodian banks’ reports) contributed partly to the BOP surplus recorded in January 2019.

The reported BOP position reflected the final gross international reserves (GIR) level of US$82.49 billion as of end-January 2019. At this level, the GIR represents a

Overall BOP position posts US$2.7 billion surplus in January 2019

THE country’s overall balance of payments (BOP) position yielded a surplus of US$2.7 billion in January 2019, a reversal of the US$531 million BOP deficit recorded in January 2018.

Inflows in January 2019 stemmed mainly from the National Government’s (NG) net foreign curren-

more than ample liquidity buffer and is equivalent to 7.3 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income. It is also equivalent to 6.3 times the country’s short-term external debt based on original maturity and 4.2 times based on residual maturity.

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato -- An agrarian reform officer from this province surrendered a cash gift to her superior after the agency’s clients refused the former’s repeated attempts to return the money.

Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officer Ofelia Fuentes displayed her commitment to the agency’s rule against accepting gifts or favors when she forwarded the P10,000.00 she received to the provincial office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

“In spite of my strong and polite refusal to accept the money, they still insisted to give it, telling me that it is just a token of gratitude to the efficient and effective services extended to them by the DAR Municipal Office (DARMO) staff of Koronadal I,” said Fuentes.

The service provided by the municipal office is the prompt issuance of land titles to the heirs of a late farmer-beneficiary, as per court order. Accompanying Fuentes when the said clients handed the cash were Senior Agrarian Reform Program Technologist Esther De Guzman, Agrarian Reform Program Technologists Reydann Delmo and Allan Nasser Dima.

OIC-Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Evangeline Bueno said the cash gift is in the safe keeping of the provincial office.

“This is the first time (that an incident like this) happened in our office. We reported it immediately to

the (DAR Central Office) for their advice and instructions. This is also in strict observance of transparency and good governance,” Bueno said.

Director Alexander Alimuddin Ali, head of the Internal Audit Division and the DAR Anti-Corruption Task Force, said the money would be returned to the clients for the best interest of the agency as the act is clearly prohibited in existing laws and administrative issuances.

Under Memorandum Circular No. 07, Series of 2010, solicitation, receiving or accepting gifts and benefits constitute as corrupt practices and prohibited acts and transactions.

“The exemplary performance shown by DARMO Koronadal I is highly commendable. Such an act is incommensurate to any material reward, regardless of the amount,” Ali said.

“At a time that our agency is hounded by corruption accusations, this act is uplifting and inspiring to all of us in the DAR,” Ali added.

Just recently, the DAR created an anti-corruption task force in support of the initiatives of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to combat corruption in government.

Agrarian Reform Secretary John R. Castriciones directed the DAR AntiCorruption Task Force to conduct thorough investigations into information received by the department and enjoined DAR employees to cooperate in this drive See SURRENDERS, page 9

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dept PRRD calls on BIMP-EAGA to band Trade implements freeze against drug trade, security threats price in DavNor

DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has called on the Philippines’ partners in the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) to band together against all fronts that threaten the economy.

Speaking at the 9th anniversary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the 25th anniversary of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP) - EAGA held at the SMX Convention Center here Tuesday, Duterte voiced concern over the illegal drugs trade and security threats.

“We have to band together. The world is changing, including the economy. It could go either bad or very bad or it could go well, but we will have to go into a bad level and I hope we can survive it,” the President said.

Since the four member countries are engaged in commerce, Duterte underscored the need for vigilance of those guarding the sea borders.

“Our navies must be vigilant. We have to be one in our patrols,” he said. “If there are pirates in our territory or in the high seas, my orders are blast them to kingdom come.”

Duterte also highlighted the country’s concerns on illegal drugs and the radical group Islamic State.

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Moro Islamic Liberation (MILF) for reaching peace agreements with the government, he reiterated that his intensified campaign against illegal drugs and terrorism would continue.

Duterte expressed worry over the illegal drugs trade, which he said is getting widespread, hinting at the

expansion of the Sinaloa cartel of Mexico and the well-known drug cartel, Golden Triangle, which operates in East Asian countries.

Amid continued criticisms of his administration’s war against drugs, he called on critics to also look on the other side -- the injustice

and crime committed by drug suppliers and some drug addicts.

“We’ll try to solve our own problems. We do not have to kill. We do not bomb churches. We do not kill civilians. There’s nothing in the book of civilization which says that you kill See CALLS, page 8

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze among basic commodities in the entire Davao del Norte, following the provincial resolution declaring the whole Davao del Norte province under a state of calamity.

The price freeze subjects various products and basic necessities to its prevailing or average price, thus, prohibiting businesses to increase the cost of the identified products under DTI’s strict monitoring.

Among the products identified by the DTI are sardines and other canned goods, processed milk, coffee, instant noodles, soap, bread, bottled water, and condiments such as vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and salt.

The price freeze shall remain as the price ceiling in the cities and municipalities of Tagum, Panabo, Island Garden City of Samal, Asuncion, Kapalong, New Corella, Talaingod, San Isidro, Carmen, Sto. Tomas, and Braulio Dujali until April 5, 2019, unless lifted sooner.

The full list of items under strict control and monitoring of the DTI may viewed at the official facebook page of DTI-DavNor or City Government of Panabo.

person, said a task force has been formed to inspect cities and municipalities in the region to pinpoint and document illegal campaign materials.

Violations will be reported to the Comelec central office, she said, adding senatorial and party-list candidates will be duly notified and ordered to comply with regulations.

Caballero said campaign materials that are oversized and placed in other areas other than the common poster areas will be taken down immediately.

Under the existing campaign rules, posters made of cloth, paper or cardboard should not be more than 2x3 feet and streamers should not exceed 3x8 feet.

Candidates are allowed to place campaign materials only in identified poster areas and should not be placed on trees and plants. They are also prohibited to post on government buildings, government infrastructures like bridges, islands and electricity poles.

The campaign materials, can, however, be posted on private property with

consent.

Comelec rules emphasize that violation of the campaign rules is tantamount to an election offense, which carries the penalty of one to six years imprisonment, removal of the right to vote, and disqualification from holding public office.

In a report from the Philippine News Agency, more than half of the total of 62 senatorial candidates have been identified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as having illegal propaganda materials as of February 15. (PNA)

visiting Pirates and the Holy Cross of Davao basketball team. Holy Cross prevailed over the visitors with a score of 98-90.

Coach Robinson said sharing the culture that Lyceum is preaching is also part of the preparations for the opening of its Davao

City campus this July.

The Davao campus will be the fifth campus all over the Philippines. Located in Sasa the LPU Davao will offer courses in allied medical professions, business and technology, engineering and computer studies, international tourism and

hospitality management.

They will also be offering a Senior High School program.

Robinson says their basketball culture has inspired many people and is not just about basketball and sports but also incorporates life

President Rodrigo R. Duterte poses for a photo with Senator Cynthia Villar, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chair Datu Abul Khayr Alonto, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella, and some personnel of MinDA during the 9th anniversary of MinDA and the 25th anniversary of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-MalaysiaPhilippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on February 19, 2019. (Albert Alcain/Presidential Photo)

“ This is a troubled world. Number one here in the Philippines, we have so many fronts to cover, interspersed with violence and talks,” he said, referring to communists and terrorists.

While the President cited the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the

Duterte open for NDFP negotiator to come home

Davao City cops to remove illegal campaign ads

DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte said he is open to allowing the National Democratic Front of the Philippines’ (NDFP) chief negotiator to come home.

“I think Atty. Agcaoili has sounded off he is coming again to talk. And I told the military and the police just allow him,” said President Duterte, referring to Fidel Agcaoili, chief negotiator of NDFP--the political arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines.

This, as Duterte hinted about the possible resumption of peace talks between the government and the communist rebels that has been suspended in 2017, following the series of attacks

on government forces by the NDFP’s armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA).

Duterte underscored the importance of addressing the barest “sentiments” of the rebel organization to achieve peace, but made it clear that there should be no conditions if the talks resume.

“So with the NPAs, unless we somehow reduce to the barest minimum their sentiments, their hunger for justice, social justice, there will be no peace in the land,” the President said in his speech during the 9th anniversary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the 25th anniversary of the See COME, page 9

DAVAO C I T Y - - T he Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said it will implement “Operation Baklas” or the removal of illegal campaign materials this week in coordination with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

“We will coordinate with the Comelec (Commission on Election), then we can start removing illegal campaign materials anytime this week,” said Senior Supt.

Alexander Tagum, DCPO director.

Lawyer Krisna Caballero, Comelec-Region 11 spokes-

DAVAO CITY -- The Lyceum of the Philippines University shared its basketball spirit with a basketball clinic conducted by the visiting LPU Pirates team along with some of its famous alumni at the Rancho Palos Verdes basketball court here in the city.

“We want to spread the love and also the knowledge of basketball, the ‘Pirates’ way,” says LPU Pirates basketball coach Topex Robinson said.

Apart from the basketball team, Philippine Basketball Association number one draft pick CJ Perez, who was

the Pirates top player before playing professional joined his former team during the clinic.

About 60 young basketball players joined the clinic held during the recent weekend. After the training sessions an exhibition game was held between the

Lyceum shares basketball spirit to Dabawenyos

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Bertelsmann and Saham’s customer experience business, “Majorel”, launched; bold statement of intent on future growth • Rebranding of former Arvato CRM Solutions, Phone Group, Ecco Outsourcing and Pioneers Outsourcing into Majorel • Global presence in 28 countries, leading market positions in Europe, Africa and the Middle East • Several hundred million USD to be invested in digital capabilities and expansion in key growth markets LUXEMBOURG, 19 February 2019 – Thomas Mackenbrock, Chief Executive Officer of newly created customer experience services group ‘Majorel’, formally launched the new brand today with an ambitious statement of intent on its global growth strategy.

Majorel, which has more than 48,000 employees in 28 countries worldwide, is a leading player in Europe,

Middle East, and Africa and has a strong presence in Asia and the Americas. Early this year the company was formed by combining the worldwide customer service businesses of Bertelsmann, the international media, services, and education company, and Morocco’s Saham Group.

The business is aiming for a leading position in the customer experience

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istration Joseph Deligero said sports development is an integral part of LPU programs.

“It is an important part in the holistic development of a Lyceum student,” Deligero said.

Their new Davao City campus will have a covered basketball court. Further plan for campus development is the building of a gymnasium. (PIA11/RG Alama)

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lessons.

“Its not about winning but how we care about each other in the team,” Robinson said.

Lyceum finished runnerup behind champion San Beda during NCAA Season 94 (2018) they also were the runner-up during Season 93 (2017).

LPU director for admin-

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innocent person, helpless women and children,” he said.

BIMP-EAGA is a subregional economic cooperation established in Davao City in 1994 to spur economic development in the lagging sub-economies.

It covers the underdeveloped and geographically

industry in every major market around the world by investing heavily in its regional network and digital customer engagement capabilities. It plans to invest several hundred million USD over the course of the coming years in geographical expansion and in digital capabilities and solutions including analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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remote areas of the fourmember countries -- the entire sultanate of Brunei Darussalam; nine provinces in Kalimantan, Sulawesi, the island chain of Maluku, and Papua in Indonesia; the federal states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the federal territory of Labuan in Malaysia; the 26 provinces of Mindanao and the province of Palawan in the Philippines. (PNA)

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RENE KUIZON BURDEOS has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “JUANITA” to “TERESITA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUANITA MONTILLA who was born on June 24, 1954 at Santos Clinic, Butuan City, Agusan and whose parents are ALEJANDRO MONTILLA AND BONIFACIA MAKILING. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 8 March 2019.

MDN: Feb. 14 & 21, 2019

seen its Philippines operations grow by 50% year-onyear with site openings in Clark (2014) and two sites in Alabang (2015 and 2017).

Majorel expects to achieve

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THREE barangays are set to implement their programs and projects for the year.

This, after the 18th City Council on its regular session yesterday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy adopted separate resolutions returning to Barangays 7, 23 and 36 their ordinances covering their Annual Budgets for 2019 with the information that the same are in order and may be given force and effect.

With an estimated income of P2.7 million, Barangay 7 has allocated

Majorel will hold a strong presence in the Philippines with four locations. Having started out in Eastwood (Manila), the business (formerly Arvato CRM) has

similar double-digit growth in the Philippines over the coming years.

Fara Haron, Regional CEO North America, Ireland & Southeast Asia of Majorel said: “In a rapidly changing landscape, the Philippines has proven itself as a strong partner in creating an enhanced customer experience. The contact center industry is

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

P297,622 representing its 20% Development Fund for the declogging of drainage system, P134,723 Calamity Fund and P269,447 for its 10-percent Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) fund.

Meanwhile, an appropriation of P353,365 was earmarked by Barangay 23 for the declogging of canals, installation and maintenance of street lighting system and barangay signage, rehabilitation of pathways, and drainage system, and solid waste management.

This will be taken from the barangay’s estimated income of P2.7 million.

ANNEX “B”

Publication Notice R.A 10172 CFN- _________ CCE- 0006-2019

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

canals, rehabilitation and improvement of daycare center and installation of street lighting facilities.

The barangay’s 10-percent SK fund in the amount of P244,201 is intended for socio-cultural activities, sports development, training expenses and other maintenance and operating expenses.

The legislations were reviewed and endorsed by the committees on barangay affairs and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Yan Lam S. Lim and Ian Mark Q. Nacaya, respectively. (SP/JAO)

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2019

In compliance to 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 JEARVE M. SAYSON has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” In his Certificate of Live Birth who was born on 14 APRIL 1987 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are JAIME G. SAYSON and EVELYN C. MAISOG.

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than TWO WEEKS.

SGD. GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 14 & 21, 2019

Moreover, the barangay’s 10-percent Youth Development Fund in the amount of P270,433 will be utilized for training and seminars, socio-cultural and sports development program, antidrug symposium, office supplies expenses, HIV/ AIDS awareness, workshop on eco-brick activity, team building, purchase of laptop/ desktop, chairs, tables and cabinet.

For its part, Barangay 36 has an estimated income of P2.4 million. Its 20-percent Development Fund pegged at P316,620 has been allocated for the declogging of

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MILKIE MESIAS CABAHUG has filed with this Office a petition for the change of Sex from MALE TO FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of MILKIE MESIAS CABAHUG who was born on JUNE 16, 1996 in PUROK #1 TABLON, CAG. DE ORO CITY, MIS. OR. and whose parents are BENERANDO BATELLER CABAHUG and EMIE VALLADOR MESIAS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 22, 2019.

SGD. EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN

City Civil Registrar

For the City Civil Registrar

SGD. ALICE THERESA M. GIL

Registration Officer IV MDN: Feb. 14 & 21, 2019

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Aboitiz and utilize it as programmed. Grasp what you can learn from the environment around. I hope the future is bright for you,” said Eufemia Gamutin, schools division superintendent at the Department of Education in Davao del Sur. With a student population of around 1,200, INHS is the only public high school in TSI’s host community of Barangay Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Last year, TSI also donated to the school technical-vocational equipment (TechVoc) for their Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM), and Beauty Care streams.

Wholly-owned AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) is the owner and operator of the 300-Megawatt Davao Baseload Power Plant located in Binugao, Toril, Davao City. TSI is certified in three ISO standards, namely Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001:2007). Together with Therma Luzon, Inc. and Therma Visayas, Inc., the three primarily comprise the Coal Business Unit of AboitizPower.

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against corruption.

Director Ali said the task force accepts and evaluates all complaints regardless of their sources, including anonymous and confidential ones.

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“Okay na ang tabang kay naa nay Philhealth. Dili na usab lisud pa eskwela sa

tabang the gobyerno (The support now are okay with the Philhealth. Sending children to school is no longer a problem given the support of the government),” she said.

With the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government, she said they are also bracing a comfortable life.

In February 2019, the ECLIP Committee in Region 10 awarded cash benefits to the 31 former rebels (FRs) in a ceremony held in Cagayan de Oro City.

Checks amounting to P65,000 as livelihood and immediate cash assistance were handed over to each of the FRs in a ceremony that was participated by E-CLIP committee chair of Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano represented by lawyer Neil Pacana, provincial legal officer; Brigadier General Franco Nemesio M Gacal AFP representing Undersecretary Reynaldo B. Mapagu, chairperson of the Task Force Balik-Loob together with Colonel Edgardo Y De Leon, 403rd Brigade commander and partner agencies from Task ForceBalik-Loob—Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Philippine National Police (PNP).

The Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental also shelled out P5,000 financial assistance to FRs. In just about two months, from January 2019 to date, a total of 223 FRs have surrendered to the units under the 4th Infantry Division.

These FRs are currently undergoing the E-CLIP process for their benefits.

Colonel De Leon said the E-CLIP is not forever, it is

Thursday, February 21, 2019 a program of the government with a termination.

He called on the FRs and the media present to further disseminate the program to reach the active NPA members in the region for them to avail the program.

Pacana, meanwhile, emphasized on prioritizing tourism. Everything will follow to include development.

“But how can we prioritize tourism if peace and order cannot be achieved,” he said. “ The c ycle of CPPNPA recruitment must be stopped, hopefully the assistance of the government to the FRs will pave way to change their lives for the better and become good examples for their former comrades to go back to mainstream society,” BGen Gacal said. (eor/PIA)

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tree, identify community issues, and implement a project to address the issues.

This program is designed to give equal opportunity to all the youth to gain leadership skills while creating future socially conscious leaders.

“Part of our vision is to give hope and transform lives of communities,” University of Cebu Chancellor Candice Gotianuy said. “We look forward to working with Habitat Philippines in making that a reality,” she added.

Also present in the signing were Atty. Manuel Elijah J. Sarausad (Head, Legal Affairs Office AWG Group), Ofelia Mana (Vice Chancellor, University of Cebu), Yummy Jalijali (Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific Resource Development), and Jose D. Rosel (Habitat Philippines Resource Development).

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one of the fastest growing in the country due to the

level of education and the strong familiarity with U.S. and European cultures. We look forward to bringing valued job opportunities to the Philippines as we continue to provide our advanced digital and technical capabilities to clients looking for high-quality and cost-effective solutions for their customer engagement programs.”

The formation of Majorel came about in response to seismic changes that are happening in the customer experience industry, driven by the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Research carried out on behalf of the company shows that within the next years, up to a quarter of existing contact center interactions could be handled by automated technologies, with this figure potentially rising to almost half by 2027.

This rise will be mirrored by a massive overall increase in customer interactions.

Many of those will be handled completely automatically or in self-service, but also an increasing number by ‘tech-enabled’ humans.

Experts estimate that that number of tech-enabled human interactions could almost double by 2027, creating new jobs as customer experience services move towards a human-AI hybrid model.

Thomas Mackenbrock, CEO of Majorel, said: “We will see rapid growth and change in the customer experience industry over the course of the next decade.

To meet the challenges and opportunities this brings, you need to find the perfect combination of people, technology and global reach.

At Majorel, we are ready to invest in our future and take advantage of these opportunities. The investments we’re making in our people, in data, in technology, and in our regional network, will

allow us to continue to deliver the transformation and reliability our clients need in our constantly changing world. As a result, we firmly believe we will be able to thrive in this exciting market; further strengthening our prominent position in EMEA, expanding our presence in emerging and growth markets, and continuing to expand our trusted partnerships with the world’s most respected brands.”

The new global leadership team of the company consists of: • Chief Executive Officer – Thomas Mackenbrock • Chief Operating Officer – Dominique Decaestecker • Chief Customer Officer – Marc Noortman • Chief Financial & Shared Services Officer – Otmane Serraj The role of Chief Digital and Transformation Officer is also being created, with an appointment due to be announced imminently.

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Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) on Tuesday here.

The prospects of resuming the stalled peace negotiations, however, did not mean Duterte agrees with the “style” of CPP founding chairman Jose Maria Sison.

“I am not saying that I am now in agreement with Sison. I don’t like his style but I do not hate him. We are friends and we can be friends,” the President said of his former college professor.

Duterte said he just wants to give time for the communist leader “to kindly find time to talk sensible peace.”

“We have been at it for 52 years. I do not think that if you have not succeeded

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in just about five years, it’s a lost cause,” he said.

“We go to the table and to talk about it. And if he proposes something which is not acceptable and I would say, “No, I cannot accept that.” And if I propose something and he does not relish it, then maybe he can go back to the Netherlands,” Duterte said.

The President said Sison can never come back if there’s no guarantee from the CPP-NPA-NDFP that they are committed to achieving peace.

He emphasized that the government is “on a waiting period about the appropriate time to talk about peace.”

“You know, if you allow this to go awry and if you are not careful with your words and you talk about reckless and all about fighting, this country can never succeed to rise and progress--even if you give one president five to 10 years. No way,” he said.

Uncertain In an interview at the sidelines of the MinDA event, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the resumption of talks remains uncertain unless the communist rebel group “sincerely commits to stop the attacks and extortion while negotiations are ongoing.”

In November last year, Agcaoili and some members of the NDFP were supposed to arrive in the country in relation to their work as members of the NDFP’s component in the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) under the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).

It was canceled for fear that they will be arrested once they set foot in the Philippines.

Panelo said there was nothing to fear because it was already assured that they will not be arrested.

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COTABATO CITY -- Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Tuesday turned over 150 permanent housing units to internally displaced families of the 2017 Marawi siege that are staying at an evacuation center in Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur. ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman, who led the turnover ceremonies, said the project, coursed through the Bangsamoro Regional Inclusive Development for Growth and Empowerment (ARMM-BRIDGE) initiative, came in with food supplies and livelihood packages for the beneficiaries.

“The PHP300 million housing project gives emphasis that the ARMM government, though undergoing transition, continues to take care of its constituents,” Hataman said in a statement Wednesday.

“We will make sure that in the forthcoming Bangsamoro regional government, you will not be left behind. The projects NEW HOUSES. A total of 150 families displaed in the 2017 Marawi siege troop to their new houses after the turn-over ceremony led by the Authat are intended for you tonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Bangsamoro Regional Inclusive Development for Growth and Empowerment program on Tuesday (Feb. See HOUSING, page 11

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Rice prices seen to drop by at least P7 due to tariffication law

By EJ ROQUE

Rachelle Peñaflorida, vice president for sales and marketing of Megaworld Bacolod, and Harold Geronimo, Megaworld senior assistant vice president and head of public relations and media affairs, lead the launching of The Upper East’s Two Regis residential tower during a press conference at Stonehill Suites in Bacolod City on Monday.

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Megaworld projects P1.5-B sales from 2nd condo tower in Bacolod

By NANETTE GUADALQUIVER

BACOLOD CITY – Megaworld Corp. is projecting about PHP1.5 billion in sales from its second residential tower, Two Regis, which will rise inside The Upper East township here by 2023.

The prop er ty giant launched the 14-story condominium project on Monday afternoon, six months after introducing the first tower, One Regis, whose units had been sold out since then.

Rachelle Peñaflorida,

vice president for sales and marketing of Megaworld Bacolod, said during a press briefing held at Stonehill Suites that the “overwhelming success” of their first tower clearly indicates that Bacolod has embraced the See PROJECTS, page 11

THE prices of rice are expected to decrease by P2 to P7 per kilo following the signing of the tariffication law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Tuesday.

“The implementation of the rice tariffication law is vital to the national interest and it should be done as soon as possible,” DOF Assistant Secretary Tony Lambino said in the weekly economic briefing in Malacañang.

Lambino allayed the fears of farmers’ groups that the new law will be disadvantageous to them.

“Ang gusto po nating gawin (What we want to do) is through rice tariffication iyong makakalap po nating taripa ay para sa mga magsasaka lamang at iyan po ay naka-earmark po based on the law (tariffs collected are solely for farmers and it will be

earmarked based on the law),” he said.

Lambino expressed confidence that local farmers will be able to compete internationally following the signing of the law.

He cited data from the National Economic Development Authority that showed 57 provinces are rice growing and have the potential to be internationally competitive adding some areas are already competitive.

“Because of better productivity and the use of technology and agricultural sciences ay makakalaban po ang maraming lugar sa Pilipinas na rice growing (many rice-growing places in the Philippines can compete),” he said.

Aside from lowering the prices of rice in the country, Lambino said the law’s passage is also seen to lower inflation significantly by 0.6 percentage point based on estimates from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Lambino said the tariffication of rice in the country has been delayed for more than 20 years already.

“Dalawang extension na po ang binigay sa atin (We have already been given two extensions), based on our international commitments to the WTO. So since 1996 ay humingi na po tayo ng (we have been asking for) special treatment for rice and we have been saying that we will improve productivity before we tariffy,” Lambino said.

“So we are now fulfilling our international commitment para po (so that) we are true to our word and also, so that we do not run the risk that other countries will retaliate in terms of tariffs on other Filipino products. So we really needed to do this,” he added.

Lambino said the National Food Authority See PRICES, page 11

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in a switch from the current quota system in importing from page 10 rice to a tariff system, where will go to you,” he added. rice can be imported more The governor said more freely. (PNA) socio-economic and development programs are in the pipeline for the Marawi from page 4 siege affected families in the a respected Filipino colcoming months. (PNA) umnist who is now based in the USA, Mr. Federico Dik Pascual Jr., on February 17, from page 10 2019. This allowed more idea of both condominium readers to become aware of living and township living. the original tweet of “Miss “The masterplanned Magie @MiaMagdalena”. township concept that we From where I sit, to clarify are bringing to Bacolod this nasty issue once and makes Megaworld differ- for all, President Duterte ent as a condominium de- and Malacanang should veloper, and we are happy immediately come up with to pioneer this concept in a clarification about the Negros,” she added.

Manila Bay reclamation The premier developer is contract that Keng entered investing PHP28 billion for into.

The Upper East township -oooin Bacolod, which spans LEGAL ISSUES ON 34 hectares. It will include MANILA BAY RECLAMAresidential condominiums, TION PENDING SINCE shopping malls and com- 2013: Be that as it may, I mercial centers, mixed-use have written in this column buildings, office towers, “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas” and hotels with facilities, almost six years ago several including a transport hub, points on reclamations church, green and open from the Manila. So the parks, and a central plaza. public may know, I am Two Regis, which will be reproducing one column situated beside the proposed on the matter today. Let Megaworld Lifestyle Mall, us read it again: will offer studio, execuOn October 16, 2013, tive studio, one-bedroom this was what I wrote: “… and two-bedroom units. Can a local government Its key feature will be the unit… reclaim some… three Skygardens, two of hectares of land from a part which will be set up on the of the Manila Bay which 12th level, or the Lower Sky falls under its territorial Suites Floor, and one on the jurisdiction for the pureighth floor, dubbed as the pose of giving much of the Garden Suites Floor. The reclaimed land to a private penthouse floor, or Upper business? If we are to go by Sky Suites Floor, will offer the provisions of Section units in varying size options. 17 of Republic Act 7160, “We are fast-tracking the or the Local Government developments inside The Code of 1991, it would seem Upper East to ensure that it cannot do that. our future residents will be “Why not? Simply beable to enjoy the mall, the cause under Section 17 of parks, the hotel, and other the Code, it is clear that components of the 34-hect- a city can only pursue a are township once they start “reclamation project” if living in the condo. We’ve certain conditions are met. promised Bacolod with a These conditions are, one, first-class township, and the reclamation project we expect things to rise in is intended to service the the next three to five years,” needs of the residents of Peñaflorida said. the city, and two, the rec Harold Geronimo, Mega- lamation project is to be world senior assistant vice funded by city funds. president and head of public -ooorelations and media affairs, REGULATIONS ON said the land development RECLAMATION: “In the of The Upper East, which projected reclamation of started late last year, contin- … hectares land from the ues and is still not halfway Manila… however, it is done given the huge size of immediately undeniable the township. that the reclamation project “Based on our experi- is really not intended to ence, if you have a smaller service the needs of the township, it takes a year or residents of (the city), as, a year-and-a-half. If you documents obtained from have a bigger township, the City Hall would show, it takes around two years it is clear that much of the or even more. We perfect reclaimed land would go the land development first to a private company. It is before we build something also clear from those docuso that everything will be ments that the project is not smooth,” he added. (PNA) to use any city funds, but would be solely financed by that private company.

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(NFA), which previously had the monopoly in importing rice, will restructure and handle emergency buffer stocking under the new rice tariffication law.

Duterte signed the rice tariffication bill into law last Friday.

The signing will result

Thursday, February 21, 2019 desert. Between the eruption of People Power at EDSA in 1986 and the age of Dutertismo, global and local realities evolved into a new set of socio-eco, political and cultural realities.

Globalization brought about paradigm shifts; the internet technology and the proliferation of high-tech gadgets changed the manner people inter-acted with each other.

This has been especially true for the children - and now the grandchildren - of the activist generation who fought the forces of oppression in the streets in the 1960s - 1980s. Did anyone of us who were caught in the life-death struggles of the Marcos repressive years and experienced the euphoria of the dictator’s downfall imagine that only a generation later, their hidden wealth (never recovered) and the power of trolls and fake news would bring the dictator’s children back in the corridors of power?

The realm of culture played a major role in helping people understand the roots of our enslavement and the way to emancipation which was why that movement to end the Marcos martial law gained momentum. Concerned artists -- filmmakers, theatre and visual artists, songwriters and writers -- risked their lives along with peasants, workers and urban poor communities. In the process, their artistic output combined aesthetics and politics. They engaged art not to make a name for themselves, or for profit through corporate sponsorships. No wonder artists then found themselves fully inspired to create a whole range of innovative endeavors. Despite limited funds and under the fear of being arrested and salvaged, there was no let-up in terms of artistic output.

William Wordsworth’s words from his poem seem appropriate at this stage: “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.”

What is past is past; we must confront what is the present and face the future with defiant hope.

One thing seems certain at this stage. We cannot just sit back and wallow in the memories of the yesteryears no matter if we believed we had great potentials then.

We can no longer rely on the tools of social analysis we used in the 1960s-1980s. We can no longer appropriate the same kind of strategies and approaches in initiating a social movement. And we need to put our trust on the present generations; and if they so desire it, pass on to them some lessons of the past which may still have a value today. But it is not for our generation to decide on that matter.

Who knows, once we can get our act together, someone might come up with a song that we can all sing which can lift our spirit once again.

I end with a tribute to Tita Ayala, invoking her spirit to empower us today: most of your life, Tita you walked the road less travelled at a time when trails were muddy leading nowhere but fields of thorny grass. what images did you glimpse, Tita as you gazed at maps showing crossings so that a blank page of paper can be transformed to a parchment of meanings? did you find companions, Tita as you journeyed down those roads to help carry your burdens of keeping story-telling traditions intact? before you departed, Tita were you filled with hope that somehow traditions are kept intact as new poets & prophets arise out of our barren land?

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews.

Redemptorist Brother Karl Gaspar is a professor teaching at St. Alphonsus Theological and Mission Institute (SATMI) in Davao City and the Ateneo de Davao University. Gaspar is author of several books, including “Desperately Seeking God’s Saving Action: Yolanda Survivors’ Hope Beyond Heartbreaking Lamenta-

tions” and two books on Davao history launched in December 2015. His recent book, ORDINARY LIVES, LIVED EXTRAORDINARILY - MINDANAWON PROFILES, was launched at the Ateneo de Davao University on February 8, 2019.

He writes this column for MindaNews).

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Pacamalan said.

Other projects of PAGRO for this year include urban rooftop farming at the provincial capitol in what Pacamalan dubbed as “agritecture”, a portmanteau of agriculture and architecture.

He said that if the project is successful, it would be replicated in the other municipalities and cities of the province as well.

Drought to hit 9 provinces in Mindanao In its Climate Outlook for January-June 2019, the PAGASA said nine provinces in Mindanao will be hit by drought with the probable occurrence of the El Niño in the first quarter of the year.

PA G A S A s a i d t h e drought will affect Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Sulu, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay.

The prediction was based on PAGASA’s December 17, 2018 rainfall assessment and forecast for JanuaryMarch 2019.

The extreme weather phenomenon will also affect 38 other provinces in the Visayas and Luzon.

In the North, the drought will hit Northern Luzon, Metro Manila, MIMAROPA Region and parts of Bicol Region.

Davao Occidental, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat provinces were included in the list of areas that will be hit by drought based on the rainfall assessment and forecast for JanuaryFebruary 2019. But they were listed as “Not Affected” based on the rainfall assessment and forecast for January – March 2019.

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sayas will experience dry spell, it said.

A dry condition will affect Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands along with Batanes, Camarines Norte, Laguna, Masbate, Quezon, Rizal and Romblon in Luzon, and Leyte, Southern Leyte and Biliran in the Visayas.

PA G A S A d e f i n e d drought as three consecutive months of way below normal rainfall (60 percent reduction from average) or five consecutive months of below normal rainfall condition (21 percent to 60 percent reduction from average).

Dry spell means three consecutive months of below normal rainfall (21 percent to 60 percent reduction from average) or two months of consecutive way below normal rainfall (more than 60 percent reduction from average).

Dry condition is defined as having two consecutive months of below normal rainfall (21-60 percent drop in average rainfall).

PAGASA said that while sea surface temperature (SST) has now reached El Niño levels, atmospheric indicators did not show consistent El Niño signal.

But it warned that it has 70 to 80% chance of occurring.

Switzerland’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also said that as of November 27, 2018, “the lack of a coupled atmosphere and ocean pattern means El Niño has not become established.”

“The chance of a fullfledged El Niño to be established during December 2018-February 2019 is estimated to be about 75 – 80%,” WMO added.

On December 13, 2018, the International Research Institute of the US said on Dec. 13, 2018 that “El Niño is expected to form and continue through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2018-19 (~90% chance) and through spring (~60% chance).”

“The El Niño– Southern Oscillation (ENSO) remains neutral, despite ocean temperatures being at El Niño levels,” Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said on Dec. 18, 2018. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno / MindaNews)

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provocative in terms of consciousness-raising, promoting true creativity and which captured the people’s soul.

Alas, in the millennial generation’s era, this watershed turned into a

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