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Third blast rocks Lanao Norte on eve of plebiscite By DIVINA M. SUSON and GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondents
ILIGAN City--Another explosion occurred in Sultan Naga Dimaporo town in Lanao del Norte, around 10 p.m. Tuesday evening (February 5). This is the third explosion that happened in the province on the eve of the plebiscite in Lanao del Norte to decide the fate of the province's six municipalities to be included in the new Bangsamoro government.
At past 4 p.m. yesterday, an explosion occurred in Barangay Maranding, the business center of Lala town while the another blast occurred in Kauswagan town, minutes after. Lala is 60 kilometers apart from Kauswagan while Sultan Naga Dimaporo is around 20 kilometers from Lala. These three towns are not See BLAST, page 10
Soldiers man a checkpoint along the highway in Baroy, Lanao del Norte as voters in the province cast their votes during the plebiscite Tuesday, Feb. 6, to decide whether to include six of its towns in the soon to be created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. photo by gerry lee gorit
Solon to consult bike makers, engineers on safety issues
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ISAMIS Oriental--Motorcyclesfor-hire or habal-habal have proliferated because there has long been a necessity for efficient public transport services in the provinces and in urban areas.
Thus said Misamis Oriental second district representative Juliette Uy. "Necessity really is the mother of invention but there is also the necessity of ensuring public safety and obedience to laws and
it is on this solid basis that Congress is working out ways to address all these imperatives," said Uy, who is the principal author of House Bill 2530 which was consolidated into HB 8959 that passed second reading
and help in their rehabilitation so they may provide the quality of service consumers in their franchise areas truly deserve," DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi said on Wednesday. The DOE said last week that it will look into the quality of services delivered by ECs, which is supposed to be government’s partners in electrifying far-flung
areas, after many ECs have reportedly failed to comply with their mandate. The DOE named 17 ECs “that have been chronically failing to provide satisfactory services required by their electric distribution franchise”. These include DANECO in Davao del Norte, ALECO in Albay, BASELCO in Basilan, CASURECO III in Camarines
Sur, FICELCO in Catanduanes, LASURECO in Lanao, MASELCO in Masbate, OMECO in Occidental Mindoro, ORMECO in Oriental Mindoro, PALECO in Palawan, PELCO in Pampanga, SULECO in Sulu, and ZAMCELCO in Zamboanga. The department noted that even President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his
DOE vow to assess fairly ECs’ performance THE Department of Energy (DOE) assured that it will deliver a fair assessment on the performance of electric cooperatives (ECs), following an announcement that it will review the franchise compliance of ECs nationwide. "There will be due process for all ECs. Our priority is to address the root causes of their problems
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last week and would most likely be on the agenda of the House for third and final reading this week. "There is strong support for this bill in Congress and among the general public. We are drawing from this the will to make sure the valid road safety concerns are being addressed," she added.
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Congresswoman Uy said technology solutions might be needed to address some of the road safety issues and fears on motorcycles being used in the commission of crimes like robbery and murder. "Parallel to the legislative process, I will consult with the motorcycle manufacturSee SAFETY, page 10
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DSWD releases over 30-T food packs to Davao Region families DAVAO CITY (DSWD XI) -The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 11 has released 14,150 family food packs to eight (8) municipalities in Compostela Valley, nine (9) municipalities in Davao del Norte, and six (6) barangays in Davao City which were affected by some flooding and landslide incidents brought about by the tail end of a cold front which began last week of January. More than 67,153 families or 277,579 individuals received the assistance.
Meanwhile, 9,135 family food packs were also released to Manay, Davao Oriental and 15,150 more are expected to be distributed within the week in the municipalities of Caraga and Tarragona, also in Davao Oriental due to the effects of the recent low pressure area (LPA). The Department, as the forefront of the government in disaster response and recovery, continuously commits to provide immediate relief and early recovery to disaster affected families and individuals in the country. (DSWD)
LTFRB suspends Davao bus franchise after deadly accident
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Photo shows the collission involving a Metro Shuttle bus along a highway in Barangay Magsaysay, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley on Monday that claimed the lives of seven passengers and injured 30 other persons. (Photo courtesy of PRO-11)
Yes or No? A resident casts his vote at Facalundo Elementary School in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte during the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Law on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. The law proposes the inclusion of six Lanao del Norte towns to the autonomous region. mindanews photo by bobby timonera
AVAO CITY 34 buses plying the -- The Land Davao-Tagum route, will be required to T r a n s p o r t a t i o n train its drivers and F r a n c h i s i n g conductors on road an d Re g u l ator y safety before its B o a r d ( L T F R B ) suspension could be h a s t e m p o r a r i l y lifted. s u s p e n d e d t h e Chief Supt. Marcelo franchise o f Morales, Police Me tro Shuttl e bus Regional Of f ice 11 company for a month d i re c tor, s ai d t he y following Monday’s are investigating the deadly collision in cause of the accident. C ompostela Valley “We cannot predict pro v i n c e t h at l e f t accident but we can s e ven p e ople de ad also avoid it. If its a n d 3 0 o t h e r s hu man e r ror, or i f there are lapses from wounded. The Metro Shuttle the management due Bus company is also to poor maintenance f a c i n g c h a r g e s f or of the vehicle, we will m u l t i p l e d e a t h s , let the management physical injuries, and answer and account damage to property, f o r t h at ,” Mo r a l e s as well as breach of said. franchise condition Initial investigation in the aftermath of showed the incident the road mishap in o c c u r re d af t e r t h e front tire of the Metro Nabunturan town. LTFRB-11 (Davao) Shuttle bus exploded, D i r e c t o r C a t t l e y a causing it to swerve Acaylar said Tuesday to the lane of another t h e b u s c o m p a n y passenger bus. w a s a l s o f o u n d The Metro Shuttle o p e r a t i n g o u t s i d e was bound for Veruela, its franchise area as Agusan del Sur from the unit involved in Ta g u m C it y, w h i l e the accident was only t h e B a c h e l o r B u s a l l owe d to ply t h e was heading towards Davao-Tagum route. Tagum City from New Acaylar said Metro Bataan, Compostela Shutt l e, w h i ch has Valley. (PNA)
NCIP, PRO-Davao to set up IP desk in police stations DAVAO City--The National C ommission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Police Regional Office 11 (Davao region) have agreed to establish an IP desk and designate an officer in all police stations to address security issues and concerns of the tribal communities. The NCIP and PRO-11 officials signed on Friday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to implement a program called “Convergence of Indigenous Peoples and Police” that includes the establishment of an IP desk similar to that of the women’s and children’s desk. Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, PRO-11 director, said the IP desk will receive and address various issues and concerns from members of the IP group. Morales said they will also closely coordinate with tribal leaders to set an effective and efficient delivery of legal and basic services for the protection of the IPs against all forms
of abuses and harassment. "Many IP groups are being harassed by the communist terrorist group, especially in Talaingod (town in Davao del Norte). Others have complained of their cultural rights being trampled upon so we want to protect their rights towards social justice and cultural integrity,” Morales said. Under the MOU, the NCIP will update police personnel on the laws, beliefs, traditions, and customs of the IPs to further promote tolerance, understanding and good relations between law enforcement agencies, NCIP and IP communities. “This is our effort to ensure, protect and promote the interest and wellbeing of our Indigenous Peoples with due regards to their beliefs, customs and traditions,” Morales added. The MOU was signed by Morales for PRO-11 and lawyer Leonor T OraldeQuintayo, chairperson of
NCIP-11. The signing was also witnessed by NCIP-11 Director Geroncio Aguio; Audrey Perez, DSWDIndigenous People Coordinator; Bai Halila Sudagar, the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative of Davao City; and D atu R o dolfo Mande, Matigsalug Tribal LeaderMarilog District, Davao City. Chief Insp. Jason Baria, PRO-11 spokesperson, said personnel assigned to the IP desk will also undergo a seminar and orientation on IP rights and laws. Baria said Morales will also start inspecting all lower units to ensure compliance and implementation of the directive. (PNA)
Chief Superintendent Marcelo Morales, Director of the Police Regional Office (PRO)11 (2nd from right) and officials of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Datu Rodolfo Mande, the Matigsalug Tribal Leader of Marilog District, Davao City, sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of the IP Desk in all police stations on Friday in Davao City. (Photo courtesy of PRO-11 PIO)
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THE Philippine Airlines was named Airline of the Year in the recent Philippine Sports Tourism Awards at the Savoy Hotel Manila.
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PAL joined several tourism entities and establishments including government agencies being recognized for their efforts and contributions towards promoting sports tourism in the country. The annual awards honored several outstanding international and local sports events such as Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific, Philippine Football League, Visit Davao Summer Festival and sports event organizers including Sunrise Events, Inc; City of Dumaguete, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Subic Bay, Fundlife International and Cebu Pacific Air for destination marketing. PAL’s Josen Perez de Tagle, Vice President for Corporate Communications, receives the award from Bob Zozobrado, President of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (left) and Charles Lim, Founder of Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (right). (PSTA photo)
Muslim leaders release guidelines to ensure maximum security in mosques in Davao City
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AVAO City--Moro religious leaders here have prohibited backpacks, big bags, boxes, and bulky plastic bags inside all mosques in Davao City starting Friday, February 1. The religious leaders released the guidelines following the January 27 twin explosions at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu that left 21 people dead and 111 others wounded and the Zamboanga mosque blast early Wednes day that killed two persons and injured four others. In a letter to Mayor Sara Duterte dated January 31, Aleem Jamal S. Munib, executive director of the Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotions Program, and Aleem Muhmaad Y. Pasigan, the Grand Mufti or the high-
Muslims pray inside a mosque in Davao City. MindaNews file photo
est Muslim cleric in the Davao Region, said they released a set of guidelines to ensure maximum security inside mosques.
The guidelines stated that only small bags for money, keys, and mobile phones are allowed inside the mosques in compli-
ance with the new security protocol implemented by local security forces. The guidelines were created during the meet-
ing of the religious leaders at the Madrasah Office in the city on Thursday, or two days after Mayor Duterte announced the prohibition of backpacks, big bags, boxes, and bulky plastic bags inside places of worship in the city. Female security personnel will subject the “Niqabi” (Muslim woman) wearing niqab (face veil) to a body check. Vehicles will also be checked before entering the premises of the mosque. The religious leaders are required to get authorities to secure mass, worship, and any religious celebration. Sleeping inside the mosque is no longer allowed. The “Tablig” or Islamic preachers will not be accommodated in Muslim communities until further notice while any suspi-
cious or new individuals in the community will be profiled. The Imam and other Muslim leaders in the city must have hotlines of the police and military as well as contact numbers of the Muslim deputies, Madrasah director and Mufti of Davao Region. The religious leaders assured that the “Muslim community in the city will not only be active stakeholders in bringing peace in our city but will also engage in all activities that will uphold unity and productive co-existence.” They added that they will continue to pray for “our le aders as we a l l strive for peace and justice for the victims of ter ror and oppression all over the Philippines.” (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
New Cotabato archbishop installed amid tight security cathedral. Churchgoers had to go Wednesday under height- through tight security put ened security, just days after up around the Immaculate twin explosions rocked Jolo Conception Cathedral to
welcome Archbishop Angelito Lampon as their new THE new archbishop of shepherd. C ot ab ato in s out her n A number of policemen Philippines was installed and soldiers have been deployed in the area and its perimeter to make sure it is safe from any threats. Some of the visitors were around 25 bishops from different dioceses including Papal nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia and Archbishop Romulo Valles of Davao, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Lampon replaced retired Cardinal Orlando Quevedo who served the archdiocese for two decades. In his homily, the first cardinal of Mindanao, which has endured one of the world’s longest-running Muslim insurgencies, said that one must be “spiritTight security. Following Sunday’s bombing at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral filled and spirit-driven” to in Jolo, Sulu, security was tight at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cotabato City on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 during the installation of the 4th Archbishop of Cota- be an effective bishop. By ROY LAGARDE, CBCPNews.com
Police arrested two elderly women, Erun Hassam, 62 and Atong Ladjahasan, 64, in a buy-bust operation on Tuesday and seized some P3.5 million worth of suspected shabu. (Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office-9 PIO)
Zambo drug sting nets 2 elderly women, P3.5-M shabu ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Authorities arrested two elderly women tagged as “highvalue target” (HVT) drug personalities and seized from them some PHP3.5 million illegal drugs in a buy-bust operation in this city, a top police official said Wednesday. Chief Supt. Emmanuel
Luis Licup, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, attributed the arrest and big drug haul to the local police’s intensified anti-drug campaign, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies. Licup identified the two arrested HVT drug personSee SHABU, page 9
bato City, Angelito R. Lampon, OMI, former Bishop of Jolo. mindanews
photo by gg bueno
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On Solona T. Canoy’s legacy I WAS sad when I read the recent Facebook post of Rhona Canoy about the death of her mother Solona T. Canoy. I was also surprised to learn that Mrs. Canoy passed away at the ripe old age of 94 years last February 3. Time flies so fast especially for those who live their life’s journey on every moment, not mindful of the winding, unforgiving hands of time. A memorial service on the life of Solona Torralba Canoy, wife of former Cagayan de Oro City mayor Reuben Canoy will be held at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) City Church at
Licoan on Feb. 9 at 5 pm. As far as I’ve known her, Solona Canoy lived life to the fullest as a woman, wife, mother and grandmother. She would surely be missed by those whom she had touched during her lifetime. Rhona said her mother breathed her last after suffering from complications of blood clots. Still, she was quite healthy considering her age. Rhona’s Facebook post also stated that Mrs. Canoy was immediately cremated soon after her death in accordance with her wishes. I was a student in college when Solona Canoy was the first lady of Cagayan de Oro City. That was an era
when public officials and their families lived under the harsh public scrutiny. Once in a while I heard her speak in her deep voice when interviewed in the radio or read about her and the projects she would chair at the local papers. Yes, I was already interested in public officials even before I joined the local media. And how can you miss a tall lady with her hair always tied in a bun, exuding confidence whenever she carried herself in public or even when no one is looking just like when she was seen standing at a hotel’s side entrance. I just happened to be there one time buying a
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newspaper. And I would tell myself that must be Mrs. Perspective in reference to the radio commentary of husband, former mayor Reuben Canoy whose “Perspective” aired over dxCC. When I walked along Velez Street and passed by VIP Hotel, there were times I saw this good looking woman standing at the hotel entrance, talking to passersby or maybe hotel guests. It just so happened that See LEGACY, page 11
Kakampi Mo Ang Batas
Lawmakers are of the same breed: inserting funds when they can LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…`Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye’...” (Jesus, our God and Savior, in Matthew 7:3-5, the Holy Bible). -ooo GREED AND ENVY BEHIND LAWMAKERS’ FUND INSERTION ROW: I think congressmen and
senators should stop trading accusations against each other over alleged fund insertions by some of them in the 2019 national budget, allegedly to favor their respective pet projects. The more vile they try to hurl against their fellow lawmakers in a twin effort to make the accusers look good, and to make the accused devilish in appearance, the more it gets clearer that all of them are themselves guilty of greed. What these lawmakers should be doing is simple: if there are insertions really in the budget for this year and they were illegally made or were done in gross violation of the Constitution or of
existing laws, then they must furiously work to remove those insertions no matter who the congressman or the senator that made them. The problem however is that, many lawmakers are clashing on this issue because of envy---after learning that the insertions of other lawmakers were much higher than their own insertions, the lawmakers whose insertions were much lesser have been trying very hard to either increase their own insertions, or slash down the insertions of their colleagues. Clearly, this was the reason why they are now fighting against each other. Greed and envy are behind all these!
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-ooo THE BIBLE HAS A WARNING FOR WARRING LAWMAKERS: The Bible has a very relevant, if terrifying, explanation about this phenomenon, in its James 4:16. Let us read that entire passage, for better understanding of our lawmakers’ apparent irrational behavior on fund insertions: “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, See FUNDS, page 11
Letters from Davao
Davao City’s Bulk Water Project DAVAO City is providentially endowed with great and unique resources: fertile soil, rivers and streams, forest reserves where lies the recharge areas of its rich aquifers. Much of its watershed areas had been raped by loggers who made fortunes out of the mahoganies that they cut and exported. Many of them neither looked back nor share a tenth of the billions they earned from the timberlands of Davao City. Most of them were the first to erect tall buildings in Makati and Manila bearing their names. Some would now and then go back to Davao and elsewhere in Mindanao to run for elective positions and we were crazy to elect and re-elect them until they die. But the Divine Providence looks at us with kindness. Davao’s watersheds
lie next to the slopes of the majestic Mt. Apo and close to Mt. Talomo and Mt. Tipolog. These mountains are all veritable recharge areas of the city’s valuable aquifers - structures of permeable rocks where the underground water are contained and trapped. These underground layer of water-bearing porous rocks are found in an area not too far from the city and so vast one might think it is inexhaustible. It is not. Five decades ago, you can drive a 10-foot pipe in Dumoy and copious volume of sparkling water would gush out without need of a pump. Low-cost subdivisions sprouted in the area. When finally Davao City set up the Davao City Water District it started to extract underground water to supply consumers in a
few subdivision dwellers and in the city center. The city population then was barely 600,000. As the city prospered it drew hundreds of migrants from nearby provinces. Fast forward to 2013 the population had doubled and many satellite growth centers prospered. The demand for water conversely increased. In that year, DCWD had 56 production wells scattered in about five barangays. Meanwhile, population increased in the northern district of the city unmindful of the fact DCWD can hardly provide adequate supply of water. The water district drilled several wells in Panacan and Cabantian barangays but the aquifers in those parts yield obnoxious-smelling water and in not a few wells the volume of water extracted is not sustainable.
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Hydrologists theorized that the aquifers are clayish and hardly permeable and the odor indicates that organic matters centuries back had fossilized ergo the foul smell and the yellowish hue of the water. In 2012, DCWD decided to address the problem of water shortage and the threat that the main aquifers of the city might be depleted and subsidence might occur. The Board of Directors of DCWD Chaired by Ed Bangayan, cited the case of Cebu where sea water permeated its aquifers on account of over-extraction and in Binan, Laguna where pavements collapsed. The See WATER, page 11
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A test for the Dimaporos
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By H. MARCOS C. MORDENO, MindaNews
DAVAO City--In 2001, the towns of Balo-i, Munai, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan and Tangkal in Lanao del Norte voted “yes” to their inclusion in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. But they remained with Lanao del Norte, as Congress did not pass a law making them a separate province under the ARMM. The February 6 schedule of the plebiscite on the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has given these towns another opportunity at joining the new political entity. It won’t be that easy, however, because the entire province will vote on their proposed inclusion. It means a win for the “yes” vote in the six towns would be meaningless if the “no” vote prevails in the province as a whole. The highest officials of Lanao del Norte – Governor Imelda QuibranzaDimaporo, husband 2nd District Rep. Abdullah Dimaporo and son 2nd District Rep. Khalid Dimaporo – are opposing the inclusion of the six towns in the Bangsamoro region.
The Dimaporos’ opposition to the inclusion of the six towns in the Bangsamoro has sparked a word war between them and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Yet, sans the emotions and the accusations of bad faith hurled by both sides attendant to the issue, what lies at the core of the Dimaporos’ opposition? Two things stand out: a diminished political clout with a shrunk territory, and a reduction in the province’s internal revenue allotment, which is computed based on land area and population, among others. Lanao del Norte has a total land area of 2,533.2 square kilometers. The six towns cover 1,080.48 km2 or close to 43% of the province’s land area. Its population (2015 census) stands at 676,395 of which 44.19% are Muslims. According to the same census, the six towns have a combined population of 159,930 or close to 25% of the province’s total population. The implications of these figures alone are enough to rattle anybody at See DIMAPOROS, page 9
Members of the Davao City Police Office Traffic group receive their new motorcycles from the city government on Monday.
Davao City’s anti-drunk driving campaign gets boost DAVAO CIT Y -- Mayor Sara Duterte on Monday handed over 12 motorcycles to the Davao City Police Of f ice (D CPO) for its intensified antidrunk driving and other traffic law enforcement campaign. Senior Supt. Alexander Tagum, DCPO director, who received the units from Mayor Sara, said
the motorcycles will be distributed to the Traffic Management Group. “ These brand new motorcycles will be utilized for rapid response in traffic accidents, and security and safety patrols in the highways and streets,” Tagum said. Tagum thanked Mayor Sara for the city government’s continued sup-
port to the city police, ensuring that it remains an effective law enforcement organization. Mayor Sara told the police to focus on the enforcement of the city’s anti-drunk driving camp aig n, a t raf f ic v iol ation that carries heavy penalties and hefty fines under Republic Act 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and
Drugged Driving Act of 2013. Anyone caught driving under the influence of alcohol faces a fine of PHP20,000 to PHP80,000 and face imprisonment for a minimum of three months; and PHP300,000 to PHP500,000 and a m a x i mu m of 2 0 ye ars imprisonment for fatal accidents. (PNA)
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ANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday vowed to monitor the prices of basic goods and services as inflation slowed down from 5.1 percent in December 2018 to 4.4 percent in January this year. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo welcomed this development, citing the “strong and decisive action” of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in addressing conditions that contributed to inflation. “The Palace is pleased with the good news that for
the third straight month, inflation continues to drop, registering at 4.4 percent in January 2019,” Panelo said in a statement. “Last year, soaring prices caused by uncontrollable factors, tested our will as a nation. Not disheartened nor cowed, we rose to the challenge as a people,” he added. Panelo, meanwhile, assured that the Duterte administration will continue to carry out measures to make Filipinos feel the effects of slower price increases and live a more “comfortable
Koronadal City gov’t gets blue certification from Ombudsman
KORONADAL CITY -The city government has received a blue certification from the Office of the Ombudsman for complying with the basic standards for its business permits and licensing system. Cyrus Jose Urbano, city administrator, said Wednesday the certification was the result of the
life.” ” With inflation further tapering down to a 10-month low of 4.4 percent, this administration will oversee and ensure that its consequent effects at the market would be felt by the ordinary consumer,” Panelo said. “We will remain on guard in monitoring the prices of basic goods and commodities as we aim to mitigate poverty and hunger, driven by the President’s economic goal to lay down and build the foundation to a comfortable life for the present and future generations,” he added. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) attributed the slowdown in inflation mainly to the slowdown in the annual increment of food and non-alcoholic beverages at 5.6 percent, from 6.7 percent in December 2018. It added that slower price
assessment conducted by the Ombudsman-Mindanao on the requirements for the rationalization of business transactions to ensure the ease of doing business in the city. He said the local government specifically passed the first level assessment conducted by the Ombuds- THE controversy on the See CERTIFICATION, page 9 liberalization of sugar imports continues with the REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES government's economic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMISION managers, stakeholders, MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY producers, manufacturers PANGASIWAAN NG KALAKALANG PANDAGAT and farmers giving their Regional Office XI opinion on the issue. 2 Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City But at the end of the day, IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE CASE NO. MROXI 19-006-ST who will really benefit the AND TRANSFER OF THE VESSEL, MBCA SCARUS (PURSUANT most from it? TO SECTION 20 (G) OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AND SECTION III 1 AND 2) OF THE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 177, SERIES OF Budget Secretary Benja2002, min Diokno, in his weekly breakfast forum on WednesDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE XI, REPRESENTED BY: REGIONAL DIRECTOR day, announced that a 30 RUTH M. TAWANTAWAN, percent to 40 percent tariff Applicant. rate is being eyed on sugar importation, to serve as proNOTICE OF HEARING tection for local producers while still liberalizing the Before us is the above-entitled Petition which was filed on the 30 January 2019 before this industry. Authority. The herein petitioner is the VENDEE of the vessel MBCA “SCARUS” which is bought from VENDOR "We will open up the LEE ANN N. OVILLA on 07 December 2018. importation but the comNotice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 08 February, petition is still there. We 2019 at 2:00 o’ clock in the afternoon at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2 Floor, Davao Ching Printers, liberalize but we still imInc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. pose tariff," Diokno said The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this in Filipino. Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date or hearing. He said that while the Parties opposed to the grant of the Application must file their written opposition supported by planned liberalization of documentary evidence on or before the above date, furnishing a copy of the same to the Applicant, and may, sugar imports would negaif they so desire, appear on said date and time. tively affect local producers, Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing of five (5) days this would benefit a greater thereafter. number of consumers. Done this 1 Day of February 2019 at Davao City, Philippines. “There are more consumers than sugar producers,” Diokno said in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA). Diokno explained that “in arriving at any policy
the implementation of the second fuel excise tax hike under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law as many gasoline stations have yet to include the excise tax for January.
The second package of the TRAIN Law imposes an additional PHP2 for every liter of diesel and gasoline, PHP1 for every liter of kerosene, and PHP1 for every kg. of cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas. (PNA)
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increases in food and nonalcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and transport contributed to the slowdown in inflation. National Statistician Lisa Grace Bersales said inflation dropped despite
decision, policymakers should always be guided by the principle of what's the greatest good for the greatest number." “The importation of sugar benefits consumers and hurts sugar producers. Hence, policymakers have to weigh the net gain of a policy decision -- total benefits by consumers vs. total loss of sugar producers,” he said. However, is it really the consumers who will benefit the most in the liberalization of sugar imports?, asked various sugar stakeholders and producers/manufacturers. "Importation is just a quick fix to (the) problem," Emilio Yulo, Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Board Member, said in an interview on Thursday. “We will kill rice, sugar, fish, poultry, hog through importation. What happens if other countries close (their) doors to other markets?" Yulo noted that a majority of the country's sugar imports come from Thailand. "Thai sugar being brought to the Philippines is just excess production. The 'A' sugar, that's for domestic
use. Their 'B' sugar is just their excess production, which they export. That's why they can bring down the cost -- around PHP1,100 is the landed cost and around USD404 per metric tons. Suppose five years from now, Thailand will say, I don't want to export to you anymore because I'm expanding my ethanol program. Where do we get our supply?" he said. Raymond Montinola, Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations, Inc. (CONFED) spokesperson, said one of the reasons why some want to have liberalization is that "they want to lower the price of sugar in the market so it would be beneficial to Filipino consumers." "But if you will look at the consumption of sugar, sweeteners, 65 percent or 68 percent goes to industrial users, while institutional consumers (pastry shops), around 22 percent goes to them. And households consume only about 13 percent. So if you look at the bigger picture, who benefits the most towards liberalization? Household consumption is just around seven to eight kilograms a
year per household. So who is complaining the most? It is the industrial users because they have the bigger chunk of consumption of sugar," Montinola explained. "There is a misdirection of concerns (on) who benefits the most," he noted. But would a 30 percent to 40 percent tariff rate on this basic commodity be enough to protect consumers? Montinola said that sugar has been tariffed before -20 percent, then 15 percent, then 8 percent, now it's 5 percent. "But if you go to WTO (World Trade Organization), maybe there is a chance to tariff. But, you also have other agreements, like in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), AFTA (Asean Free Trade Area). With AFTA, you only have 5 percent. It will be a hard fight. Thailand will never agree to that (increase in tariff )," he said. On the other hand, the local confectionary industry also expressed its support for the government's plan to open up the importation of sugar into the country but wants tariff rate at 25 See SUGAR, page 9
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Ayala Foundation wins four Anvils
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Three of the four Anvil Awards received by Ayala Foundation from PRSP
SoCot sets upgrade for 4 economic enterprises GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of South Cotabato is pushing for the upgrading and expansion of its economic enterprises this year to generate more revenues. Edgar Prias, general manager of the South Cotabato economic enterprises
office, said Wednesday that preparations are underway for the implementation of various projects for the improvement of the province’s four main incomegenerating facilities. He said these are the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South
Cotabato Sports Complex and the Productivity and Technology (Protech) Center in Koronadal City and the Seven Falls in Lake Sebu town. In 2018, the four economic enterprises generated an income of about PHP22 million for the provincial
2 ‘crime syndicate’ members killed in Zambo Sur shootout ZAMBOANGA CITY -Two alleged members of a crime syndicate were killed during a “stop and frisk” operation in the province
of Zamboanga del Sur, a top police official said Tuesday. Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Pen-
insula) director, identified them as Melvin Louie Bongabong and Ernesto Briones, who have ties with the ParoSee SHOOTOUT, page 11
Two alleged crime syndicate members were killed in a shootout with police on Monday in Barangay Culo, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur. (Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office-9 PIO) NOTICE
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government. Prias said they are targeting to start this year the installation of cable cars at the famed seven waterfalls of Lake Sebu. “A soil testing was already conducted in identified sites to determine the suitability See UPGRADE, page 11
Y A L A Foundation emerged as one of the big winners at t h e 5 4 t h A nv i l Aw a r d s , w i n n i n g four trophies in total. The awarding ceremonies were held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on January 30. The foundation received the Gold Anvil for the internationally acclaimed exhibit “Bursting at the Seams: Philippine Detention C e n t e r s ,” w h i c h features compelling photographs by Rick Rocamora. The exhibit was staged by the Filipinas Heritage Library and the Ayala Museum. The highly popular virtual reality videos of the Ayala Museum’s Dioramas of Philippine History, meanwhile, won Silver Anvil Awards in two categories—one for PR Tools and another for PR Programs. The VR Dioramas, which was launched in 2017
K-12 and how it equips graduates By IVY T. JUMAWAN Senior Education Program Specialist Lanao del Norte Division Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte
IT is said that fresh high school graduates in this generation here in the Philippines are more equipped in terms of both knowledge and skills than compared to a generation or even a decade ago. That is thanks to the tremendous overhaul of the country’s basic education system, adding two more years in high school, injecting them with skills that will prepare them to go to work while waiting for a college degree. That is the beauty of senior high school. Adding two more years of life in secondary learning, a senior high school graduate chooses Publication Notice R.A. 10172/ R.A. 9048
any of the three strands usually offered by most senior high school systems in the Philippines – HUMSS, ABM, STEM or GAS. Aside from preparing the students to work as young adults after they’ve graduated from high school, students will have more time familiarizing themselves with whatever fields they will pursue in college. This way, they can focus on that particular program alone and not shift courses the way they always did during the olden times, thereby wasting time and tuition in two semesters or more should be avoided.
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PASTOR ADANZA, at the time of his death left a Parcel of land who is the registred owner of a real property more particularly described as follows:
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In compliance with Section 5 R.A. No. 9048. A notice is hereby served to the public that JEFFREY MAKINANO CABASISI has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JENNIFER” to “JEFFREY” and Correction of Clerical Error of the child’ sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JENNIFER MAKINANO CABASISI who was born on June 30, 1980 at Ong Yiu Disrtict, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are WELFREDO PALUMAR CABASISI and ADULFA ESCOBIDO MAKINANO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 12 February 2019.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT AND PURSUANT TO OCRG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2013-1 GUIDELINES IN IMPLEMENTATION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1 SERIES OF 2012 (IRR ON R.A. 10172), NOTICE IS HEREBY SERVED TO THE PUBLIC THAT FRANCIS P. CASIL HAS FILED WITH THIS OOFICE, A PETITION FRO CHANGE OF SEX FROM “MALE” TO “FEMALE” IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF FRANCIS P. CASIL AT MAGALLANES, AGUSAN DEL NORTE AND WHOSE PARENTS ARE PRAXEDES A. CASIL AND MAMERTA P. POSADAS. ANY PERSON ADVERSELY AFFECTE BY SAID PETITION MAY FILE HIS WRITTEN OPPOSITIN WITH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 15, 2019.
A parcel of land (LOT 2-D-1-D, Psd-101314-016982, being portion of Lot 2- D-1, Psd-10-014095) situated in the Barangay of Damilag, Mun. of Manolo Fortuch, Prov. og Bukidnon., Containing an area of Three Hundred (300) Sq.mtrs. Is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate With Deed of Absolute Sale, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Farrah L. Yongco-Inihao, Notary Public, per Doc No. 288; Page No. 58; Book No. XXVI; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 14, 2019
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w it h t h e v i d e o on the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal, presents key moments in Philippine History in an immersive manner. In 2018, the museum premiered VR videos on Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo. For the second ye ar i n a row, t h e Ay a l a F o u n d a t i o n Annual Report won Silver Anvil Award. Titled “To Reach New Heights,” the annual report featured the reach and impact of the foundation’s programs in reporting year 2017. The rep or t was w r itten and produced by Ayala Foundation’s C o r p o r a t e Communications Division. The Anvil Awards are presented annually by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines. EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ROSA MAY PANOGALING PEPITO, who died intestate in Cagayan de Oro City on October 30, 2016; That the aforementioned decedent, at the time of her death, died leaving there (3) units of motor vehicle, to wit: I. MAKE : Toyota PLATE NO. : AAA-4620 SERIES : Hiace GI Grandia COLOR : Silver Metallic MV FILE NO. : 1396-00000098980 BODY TYPE : Van CHASSIS NO. : JTFRS13P800032119 MOTOR NO. : 2KDA426492 MODEL : 2014 II. MAKE : Mitsubishi PLATE NO. : KGN-918 SERIES : Strada GLS SPT COLOR : Cool Silver MV FILE NO. : 1036-00000191051 BODY TYPE : Pick-up CHASSIS NO. : MMBJNK840DD01230 MOTOR NO. : 4D56UCDY5568 MODEL : 2013 III. MAKE : Mitsubishi PLATE NO. : AAAO-1746 SERIES : Montero Sport GTV COLOR : White MV FILE NO. : 13010000241025 BODY TYPE : SUV CHASSIS NO. : MMBGYKH40ED02474 MOTOR NO. : 4D56UCFG9810 MODEL : 2014 Are the subjects of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE; made and entered into by and among; DONNA CLAIRE P. PEPITO, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen and a resident of Block 20, Lot 4, Kisanlu, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, and ABIEL DAN PEPITO ESCALA, minor, Filipino and a resident of Block 20, Lot 4 Kisanlu, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City represented by DONNA CLAIRE P. PEPITO, of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Filipino citizens and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premise and involving the provision of Rule 74, Sec. 1, hereby presents, agree and covenant to divide and partition the entire estate above described, adjudicating as they do hereby adjudicate, the same and among themselves in the above sharing share of the subject however to liabilities imposed by the Rule 74, Sec. 4 of the Rules of Court in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and persons who might be deprived of their lawful participation in the state of the decedent, for period of two (2) years and that in the event that any other property of the decedent should be found which is not included herein above the parties hereto further agree to distribute, divide and adjudicate; Under Notary Public of ATTY. MELANIE D. ORTIZ-ROSETE; as per Doc No. 189; Page No. 38; Book No. 19; Series of 2019. MDN: Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 14, 2019
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Dimaporos... from page 5
the helm of the provincial government, in particular the Dimaporos whose family has been in power since the early post-war years. That’s why they’re saying that while they support the Bangsamoro Law they don’t want Lanao del Norte to have anything to do with it. The plebiscite will test the extent of the Dimaporos’ power and influence. With the Moro residents now a minority in the province, their fate may rest in the hands of Christian voters. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@ gmail.com)
Archbishop... from page 3
“No more, no less,” Quevedo said. “Only when he is in communion with the Holy Spirit, only when the Spirit dwells in him, will he be a prophet with courage, without fear, in season and out of season,” he said. In a region marred by tension and insecurity, he said that a shepherd must bring hope to people “who look for light in a cultural darkness and mutual biases and prejudices”. “He must lead his flock and those who are not of his flock to peace and harmony,”
the cardinal added. In his message, the papal nuncio conveyed Pope Francis’ spiritual closeness and support for Lampon and his new pastoral ministry. “You are not alone. We are with you, all of us,” Caccia said. At one point of his speech, he also thanked Quevedo for his great service to the universal Church. “He (Quevedo) has been very much appreciated by the Holy Father and the other cardinals all over the world,” added Caccia. Lampon was the apostolic vicar of Jolo since 1997 until November 2018 when Pope Francis appointed him as Cotabato archbishop. Last Sunday, at least 21 people were killed and injured dozens more when two bombs exploded at the Jolo cathedral where a mass was being held. Both Quevedo, who once served as parish priest of Jolo cathedral, and Lampon deplored the incident as being the “action of evil people with utter disregard for the sacredness of human life”.
Shabu... from page 3
alities as Erun Hassam, 62, and Atong Ladjahasan, 64. They were arrested around 6 p.m. Tuesday along Arquiza Drive in Barangay Mampang. Police said Hassam and
Thursday, February 7, 2019 Ladjasan yielded some PHP3.5 million worth of suspected shabu packed in 13 heat-sealed plastic sachets, a weighing scale, PHP2,000 marked money consisting of one PHP1,000 and 10 PHP100 bills. The confiscated illegal drugs were taken to the crime laboratory while the two suspects were detained at the headquarters of the Zamboanga City Police Office. The two suspects were arrested by a joint team of policemen, agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and military personnel. (Teofilo Garcia, Jr/PNA)
Sugar... from page 6
percent only, while allowing them to directly import sugar. Philippine Confectioner y Bis c uit and Snack A s s o c i at i o n ( P C B S A ) president Kissinger Sy has said that liberalizing sugar imports would help the industr y to further grow, as it will gain more savings from the cheaper price of the commodity. Sy said these savings can be invested instead to boost their operations. He noted that the industry is a heavy user of the commodity, as sugar constitutes 50 percent to 70 percent of confectionery items. "The government's lib-
eralization plan is long overdue as sugar is now practically a basic commodity that is used as an ingredient in almost all major food products that are consumed by all sectors of society," he said. "For the last couple of years, PCBSA has been petitioning the government to allow its members to directly import sugar to be used exclusively to produce confectioner y items," he added. Yulo, however, said that sugar import liberalization "is not the solution". " L e t’s g o a f t e r t h e greedy traders and retailers who are capitalizing on the situation at the expense of the sugar farmers and producers," he said. Yulo said it is not the f ar m- gate or mi l l- site prices of sugar that have remained high, but the retail prices. In fact, he said, farmers in Negros sell their produce at a much lower price than what the retailers sell at more than PHP60 per kg. in public markets and stores. Therefore, the high retail price of refined sugar is not attributable to sugar farmers and millers, he added. Meanwhile, the SRA Board headed by Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel "Manny" Piñol, in its meet-
ing on Wednesday, signed a resolution reiterating the polic y of the State that it should be the SRA that would "regulate the release of imported sugar in the domestic market." To carry out such policy, the SRA is mandated "to establish and maintain such balanced relation between production and requirement of sugar and such marketing conditions will insure stabilized prices at a level reasonably profitable to the producers and fair to consumers." The SRA was also mandated to regulate imported or foreign sugar as its influx will adversely affect the sugar industry, which contributes an estimated PHP96 billion in the national economy from the sale of raw sugar, refined sugar, molasses, and ethanol, and PHP5 billion in value-added tax payment on refined sugar. The industry employs 720,000 workers in 20 sugar-producing provinces and on which, about 82,000 farmers -- mostly agrarian reform beneficiaries and small farmers -- are dependent for livelihood. The resolution further stated that any policy that directly affects the sugar industry "must go through a tedious and exhaustive consultation process with the stakeholders." (PNA)
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Certification... from page 6
man on the Business Permits and Licensing Section of the City Treasurer's Office. It covered the setting up of the annual one-stopshop for business permits application and renewals as well as the year-round processing of permits, he said. "We're currently working on further improvements in our systems as we aim for the Level 2 certification," he said in a statement. The official said the certification, which is in line with the implementation of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business Act of 2018, is valid until Jan. 2, 2002. He said the Ombudsman has actually evaluated a number of local government units for the certification but these have failed due to the stringent requirements. It establishes a methodology in clarifying systems and procedures in the regulation of businesses to reduce the burden of red tape in doing business, it said. Urbano said the city government remains committed to upgrading its overall governance systems, especially in terms of improving transparency in its transactions. "Overall, these initiatives will mainly result to better services to our constituents," he added. (PNA)
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Blast... from page 1
part of the six municipalities to be included in the Bangsamoro area. Col. Alex Aduca, commander of the Joint Task Force Plebisito, said a small improvised explosive device (IED) was thrown by unidentified person, onboard a hauler truck, locally called “kumong-kumong", along the highway infront of a gasoline station while another IED exploded at the
back of municipal hall in Kauswagan. The explosive in Kauswagan, according to Aduca, was wrapped with a plastic, placed besides a dump truck. No casualty has been reported in the three blasts. The checkpoints have been intensified after the explosion. "Hindi lang plain view ang inspection na ginagawa natin. We will check every vehicles na dumadaan," Aduca said. More explosions
Effective Learning By IVY T. JUMAWAN Senior Education Program Specialist LANAO DEL NORTE DIVISION, PIGCARANGAN, TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE
Each student has mind that evolves together with time due to modernization that makes learning and at the same time, teaching, more challenging. Truly, educating students of this generation already involves complex and intelligent strategies in order to meet its needs and demands. Applying differentiated instructions in use is one basic and effective form that suits common 21st century learning environment. It is referred as a framework for effective teaching through providing students with different avenues to learning. Teachers can differentiate at least four classroom elements based on student readiness interest, or learning profile. First element is the content. Content is very important because this is what the students need to understand. Might it be through using reading materials and varying readability levels, using spelling or vocabulary lists, presenting ideas through auditory and visual means or gathering small gathering small group to review lessons. Process is another element of differentiated instruction. In here activities are conducted in which the student engages in order to make sense of or master the content best example for this is experimentation done during Science class
where student participate in an activity and learn the result himself afterwards. In the experimentation as well, he learns to discuss matters with group of people having the same thinking level with him, making him more curious and more interested to know the answer. Thus, enticing learning. Differentiating products is also an effective teaching avenue next to differentiating process. Usually, it is done through culminating projects that ask the student to rehearse, apply, and extend what he or she has learned in a unit. This could be done by allowing students to work alone, participate in a small-group activity, or giving student’s option of how to express required learning such as writing letter or having a puppet show. Learning environment is an important element to learning. The student learns from what he sees around him. Thus, it is important to make sure there are places in the room to work quietly and without distraction, as well as places that invite student collaboration. Learning is comprehensive. Therefore, instilling knowledge among students should not just concern in books but should as well extend to areas where students must be exposed to.
Two blasts occurred, past 4 p.m. yesterday, a day before the plebiscite in Lanao del Norte to decide the fate of the province's six municipalities to be included in the new Bangsamoro government. The first explosion happened in Barangay Maranding, the business center of Lala town. Col. Alex Aduca, commander of the Joint Task Force Plebisito, said a small improvised explosive device (IED) was thrown by unidentified person onboard a hauler truck, locally called “kumong-kumong" while another IED exploded at the back of municipal hall in Kauswagan. The explosive in Kauswagan, according to Aduca, was wrapped with a plastic, placed besides a dump truck. No casualties have been reported. "Hindi kasi ma-tao ang mga lugar na yun. Pinapacheck na natin ang mga areas kung may CCTV that would help in the investigation," Aduca said. The checkpoints have been intensified after the explosion. "Hindi lang plain view ang inspection na ginagawa natin. We will check every vehicles na dumadaan," Aduca said.
Go out and vote Authorities have urged the people of this province to go out and vote to decide whether six of Lanao del Norte’s towns will be included in the new Bangsamoro region. Provincial election officer Joseph Hamilton Cuevas has assured voters that security forces were deployed in various areas to ensure that the plebiscite will be peaceful. “No need to be afraid,” Cuevas said in a text message Tuesday, referring to the thousands of voters of this province who will cast their votes today. “The explosions yesterday were meant to scare the people, not to injure or kill,” he said. Cuevas said “we have enhanced our martial law checkpoint to check all movement of vehicles and to thwart any other untoward incidents today. He added there will be “more visibility in the voting centers.” Chief Insp. Salman Saad, the provincial police spokesperson, earlier said more than two thousand law enforcers were deployed in polling centers and checkpoints in the province. Some of the police officers came from other parts of the region and Mindanao,
he said. “We also quick reaction teams on standby,” Saad said, adding that bomb-sniffing dogs and Explosive and Ordnance Disposal are also awaiting orders. Saad said the police are still investigating the explosions and are verifying if these were caused by a grenade or improvised explosive device. He said the first blast occurred in the business district of Lala town at about 4:30 in the afternoon. Seconds later, another explosion was reported in Kauswagan, some 59.8 kilometers away. Late Monday night, another explosion was heard near the Mindanao State University high school in Sultan Naga Dimaporo. “We still to find out if [these blasts] were coordinated, or related to the plebiscite,” Saad said. Supt. Surki Sereñas, regional police spokesperson, said no one was hurt in the incidents, as he clarified that the reports circulating that the devices used in the attack were grenade IED did not come from them. “We appeal for calm and sobriety. This misinformation is the handiwork of those who want to sow fear and panic among the people of Lanao del Norte
and derail the conduct of a peaceful and orderly plebiscite,” Sereñas said. He said Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Dir. General Oscar Albayalde and PNP-10 regional director, Chief Supt. Timoteo Pacleb, will supervise the deployment of the police forces. “Rest assured, we will all do our best to provide appropriate security as the people of Lanao del Norte express their will in this plebiscite,” he added.
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ers and distributors, as well as some engineers because GPS, electronic warnings, and crash safeguards may have to become essential components of motorcycles, not just accessories or addons," Uy said. She also said new Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and of Transportation (DOTr) national standards may also be necessary. These standards can be laid out through executive action. Rep. Uy, meanwhile said costs of helmets and other safety gear can be addressed “by looking into how they can be made affordable even by the poorest Filipinos. (Misamis Oriental 2nd District)
The exciting world of college life By MARY JENN B. SARTE, Teacher I Sumirap National High School
IT’s the time of year again when 12th graders all over the country shop for college. Of course, the first thing they will usually do is take entrance exams in a specific university and college and once passing that, they attempt to take another exam – a more difficult one this time – for college scholarship which
means free tuition all throughout the four or f ive years (whichever case) stay you have in the college. This is important for both students and parents because they can tremendously save and realign their money to possibly other luxuries and needs once students enjoy free tuition. However, stu-
dents need to maintain specific grades (not just passing ones) so they retain their scholarships. This is where the excitement begins. That means students need to balance their academic aims to their extracurricular personal needs such as having a pastime or simply enjoying their teens.
The ro ad to a tertiary education started two years earlier though. That’s when students have completed their tenth grade and will choose which strand they need to take in senior high which is two years long. Here in the Philippines, there are four strands offered – HUMSS, GAS, STEM and ABM.
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“There’s no request as far as our regional office is concerned,” said Teodoro Buenavista Jr., regional director of NTC-10. This was in response to stories circulating on social media that there will be no signal throughout the province during the conduct of the plebiscite. (With reports from Nef Luczon/PNA)
Mrs. Canoy was the hotel general manager at one time. he was a towering figure you can never miss in a crowd, more so when one hears her deep voice. Until her passing she continued to lobby for her advocacies which included education, supporting local hinterland churches and the betterment of life for the poor. Her commitment to education is evident in her family’s ownership of one of Cagayan de Oro City’s schools. She also advocated for the city’s beautification. If I remember right she insisted on improving the Divisoria area when her husband was the city mayor. Her daughter Rhona, who by the way is a candidate for a seat in the City Council in Cagayan de Oro City’s first district, shared that her mother constantly read books on Christian spiritual growth and she never stopped in her quest to learn new things. Solona T. Canoy’s nearly 66-year marriage to mayor Reuben Canoy produced four children: Rhona, Chet who’s married to Theresa Carpio, Marc who’s married to Lina Paz Caterial and Don. She lived her life the way she wanted to no matter what others said. She found her purpose and never objected to sharing her blessings. A Torralba from Butuan City, she would have reached her centennial but again, a life lived with purpose is a life well spent. I can only hope that the spouses of public officials find inspiration in Solona Torralba Canoy’s life. May she rest in peace after a life lived and served well. And like her mom, Rhona Canoy is a woman of substance. As I mentioned earlier she filed her candidacy for a council seat in the city’s first district. Cagayan de Oro City needs legislators like Rhona Canoy whose views on any issue is deep and who offers solutions to any given problem. Rhona is a rare breed, advocating that voters should educate fellow voters at this time when political culture has become not only shallow but too commercialized. I don’t exactly recall her exact words but I remembered in one of our conversations that she mentioned about voters choosing candidates because they like them without bothering to know their respective positions on issues. She is right. How many of us take the time to know, let alone research these candidates especially if they come as part of a political team? While we live at a time when information is flooding the internet, it is tragic to note that when it comes to elections, the traditional style of political patronage and personality-driven cults influence our voters. Not
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jinog crime syndicate. Licup said Bongabong and Briones, who were alleged contract killers, were killed along the national highway of Barangay Culo, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur at about 2:45 p.m. Monday. He said the men pulled their handguns on the policemen, who opened fire and killed the suspects. He said the police conducted a stop and frisk operation after receiving reliable information that suspects were headed toward Barangay Culo to kill a target. Police said intelligence reports showed that the suspects were affiliated with the Parojinog crime syndicate--in particular the “Quiapo” group--whose members are involved in robbery, car theft, illegal drugs, and contract killing. Recovered from the two slain suspects were two caliber .38 revolvers with ammunition and several identification cards, according to Licup. (PNA)
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for the project,” he said in a media forum. Aside f rom this, he said landscaping and development works are underway at the vicinity of the first waterfall. Managed by the Seven Falls Project Management Un it , t h e s it e h o s t s a picnic area, canopy walk and zip line connecting three of the waterfalls. Prias said a new air condit ioning unit was already installed last month at the 5,000-capacity gymnasium. He said its security and office personnel are set to undergo training to equip them on managing crowds during highdensity activities. The official said they are pushing for the replacement within the year of the rubberized track oval at sports complex. “The governor (Daisy Avance-Fuentes) wants to put up exercises equipment along the sides of the oval and make it more accessible to the public,” Prias said. For the Protech Center, he said they are currently negotiating with some private enterprises for t he l e as e of av ai l able spaces at the Protech Center. (Anna liza Cabrido/PNA)
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Thursday, February 7, 2019 the kind of politics that should aspire and move towards the betterment of society especially for future generations. I agree fully with Rhona that the right to vote is a responsibility, a privilege and a treasure not to be taken lightly. When are we going learn? Try to advocate for change and it starts with teaching fellow voters on what to look for in candidates, to take notes of their stand on issues that would serve as basis to either choose or reject them. And to demand accountability from these aspirants should they be elected to office. I am not saying this not because of Solona Torralba Canoy’s passing but in my belief that Rhona deserves a seat in the City Council.
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so you quarrel and fight. “You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? “Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: `God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble’…” -ooo LAWMAKERS ARE ALL OF THE SAME BREED, INSERTING FUNDS FOR THEIR INTEREST WHEN THEY CAN: If the truth be told, lawmakers who have engaged in name-calling and mud-slinging against one another over this issue of fund insertions in the 2019 budget have become the laughing stock of many people. The accusations and counter-accusations they have made only served to unmask them as officials who are after their own interests by and large. The nation is truly at the losing end with lawmakers like them. I am certain they will all have their come-uppance, sooner or later, with fearful punishments coming from our God and Savior whose Name is Jesus. The fact is that, with what they have been doing inserting people’s money for projects intended to benefit no one and nothing else but their own welfare and interest, they were violating commandments like, first, loving God with all their hearts, minds, and souls, and, second, loving others as they love themselves. These lawmakers have also disregarded God’s command against judging others, noticing the plank in the eyes of their adversaries but not paying atten-
tion to the mud splashed in their faces. They may not be experiencing as of the moment the penalties that God has commanded for their kind of transgressions, but because God is a just God who will fulfill what He has vowed or promised or commanded, certain retribution will come upon these lawmakers, sooner or later! -ooo A N G TA N G I N G DAAN”: ON AIR DISCUSSION ON BENEFITS OF READING THE BIBLE: We invite everyone to listen and watch the program “Ang Tanging Daan” every day at 5 am, which is simultaneously aired over radio stations Bukidnonradyo Powerfm, 100.1 FM, Bukidnon Bisdak Radio, 94.3 FM, and Star Radio Catbalogan 90.1 FM, and every Sunday, 12 noon, at DWBL, 1242 kHz sa AM band in Metro Manila, Sunday, 12 noon over DWBL, 1242 kHz sa AM Band. The program can be accessed also at the Facebook pages “DBWL 1242 Live Streaming” “Ang Tanging Daan”, “Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo”, “Batas TV”, “BATAS INTERNET RADIO”, “Atty. Batas Mauricio”, “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas”, and “Melanio Lazo Mauricio Jr.”, for a discussion on the benefits of reading the Bible.
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threat on the main Davao City main aquifers is even more horryfying since the area is adjacent to the shorelines. This was brought to the attention of then City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who promptly directed the water district to look for alternative source of water. DCWD lost no time and found Tamugan and Panigan rivers a perfect source. Tests conducted showed that the water quality of the twin rivers is the same as that of Dumoy water. Because the river beds are of boulders and stones the turbidity is not an issue. Furthermore, in the severe dry spell that occured in 2012 the water level in Tamugan and Panigan never receded. DCWD then partnered wirh Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. a consortium of J V Angeles Construction Corporation (JCACC) and Aboitiz Ventures. The joint venture was to embark on a Bulk Water Project that would deliver at least 300-million liters of potable water daily to the present consumers of DCWD and to an added mostly residential clients in seven barangays in District 2 which were either underserved or unserved even to date. When Mayor Duterte appointed me as member of the DCWD Board, I chaired the Committees on Environment and Community Relations. On the first week after I was sworn in, I motored to Tamugan to meet with the tribal community there and see where the source of Tamugan river. From the barangay proper I could
see the imposing Mt. Tipolog. Trekking closer to the river bank, i could hear the rumbling water gorging out of a huge water vein in the river bank. What disturbed me though are cavendish banana being cultivated near the barangay hall. I was told the land owner is a grower of Sumifru. Later, I visited a barangay in Tawan-tawan where Panigan and Tamugan rivers confluence and where the proposed weir infrastructure of the the project be constructed. It is at this point where the water intake commence and then flow all the way to the treatment complex. The noonday sun added brilliance to the clear and chilly water but then again, as I stressed, it has to be treated. Am writing this piece for I keep watching the exciting developments surrounding one of Davao City’s megaproject. Even as my short stint in the DCWD board ended two years ago I imposed upon myself to do an extra mile to keep my fellow Dabawenyos informed. The bulk water project is not just about water supply, it is also about caring for the environment, conserving and rehabilitating our natural resources.
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dismay over the poor power services in Palawan and Masbate. Residents have reportedly been complaining about the persistent and unresolved brownouts in their areas, even as some ECs are heavily in debt and
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have been failing to pay creditors. DOE also said it may cancel the franchises of non-compliant ECs. “As we seek to attain total electrification of the country by 2020, we will ensure that all operating ECs are providing the best services to their consumers. Our fellow countrymen deserve nothing less,” Cusi earlier said. “We trust that ECs in these problem areas will cooperate with the DOE’s constructive efforts to get to the heart of their long running problems. We will work with the ECs in creating and implementing viable solutions for the benefit of their consumers,” he added. ECs and the National Electrification Administration have provided services to 78 provinces, 1,475 cities and municipalities, 36,057 barangays, 123,198 sitios, and 12.71 million household connections according to Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA). Meanwhile, PHILRECA, in a statement over the weekend, reacted to Cusi’s call for the revocation of the 17 ECs franchises, saying the industry deserves assistance rather than punishment. “We call on Secretary Cusi to treat all electric cooperatives with fairness and justice. We deserve no less,” the PHILRECA statement read. Rather than cancelling the franchises, PHILRECA said it is best for the government to support these ECs by rehabilitating them. (PNA)
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DC Shoes Reopens at Centrio with Chinese New Year Promo
The relaunch was preceded by a Skateboaring Parade & Competiton with the local skateboarders at the Capt. VIcente Roa St entrance of Ayala Centrio Mall.
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C Shoes has reopened its only store in Cagayan de Oro at the 2nd floor of Ayala Centrio Mall, just beside Fitflop and across SneakPeek. DC Shoes specializes in footwear for action sports, including skateboarding and snowboarding. The company also manufactures apparel, bags, accessories, hats, and shirts. “Come to the store and avail of our exclusive Chinese New Year bundle promo,” invites Llander Simon Cham, DC Brand Executive. “Buy 2 get 15% off; Buy 3 get 20% off on all regular priced items! Offer is good till Chinese New Year on February 5!” However, Simon said those who miss out on this promo have another chance when it returns on Valentine’s Day so don’t lose heart! Take note, this is the only DC store in Mindanao outside Davao City so check your geography, roads and transport linkages before heading out to the store
nearest to you! DC Manila Execs led by Cham, Sr. Visual Merchandiser Charlie Estreller, and Malyn Lopez of DC Operations set up the new store in record time with the assistance of Primer Group execs led by Edgar Rabino, Norj Bihag and Neil Fernandez. New DC Store Head Marius Piezas will entertain you at the new DC store. The relaunch was preceded by a Skateboarding Parade & Competition with the local skateboarding community at the Captain Vicente Roa Street entrance of Ayala Centrio Mall. Go Skate Day Winners Mark Joseph Geraga (Best in Swag) and - JohnFord Aguilar (Winner for Longest Gap) were awarded prizes from DC for their winning form. Aguilar jumped over 14 skateboards, just four short of the Philippine record of 18 attained during DC’s Go Skateboarding Day in 2015.. “I’m really impressed with the performance of the
Kagay-anon skateboarders,” Simon said. “Even if they’re only amateurs, their performance was not far from those of our professional skaters from Manila and Cebu.” Online sources tell us DC Shoes USA was founded in June 1994 by Damon Way and Ken Bloc, in Carlsbad, California, but is now based in Huntington Beach, California, USA. DC originally stood for "Droors Clothing", but since Droors Clothing was sold, DC no longer has ties to Droors and now known simply as DC Shoes, Inc. On March 8, 2004, DC Shoes was acquired by Quiksilver and in 2010, DC Shoes moved from Vista, California, to Quiksilver's headquarters in Huntington Beach.. A video entitled Skateboarding Is Forever was released online in 2010 and featured parts from the amateur DC skateboard team at the time: Marquise Henry, Matt Miller, Wes Kremer,
Evan Smith, and Greg Myers. Cyril Jackson, accompanied by the "Baker Council S" shoe model, was introduced as a new amateur team member in mid-August 2013. Jackson is a member of DC's Global Professional Skateboarding Team and has visited Manila to promote DC. From primarily an iconic skateboarding shoe, DC has been transitioning to more Lifestyle models as more and more consumers buy DC Shoes for everyday casual wear. As detailed in DC Shoes “A Vision of the Future” found in DC Shoes FB Fan Page, “Sometimes a clear vision for the future depends on a lens to the past. An injection of original DNA, A bold shot of memory. Twenty-five years into our story, this means finding inspiration in the 90’s.” It goes further to express DC Shoes growth and development as “A decade defined by youth, by skateboarding, grunge, hip-
hop, and graffiti.” “It means distilling the best of how we got here and lighting it on fire. To heat things up. to light our path. So this is that moment of clarity. That feels altogether familiar yet sounds completely new. Because we are still writing this song. This Album. This anthology. So push. Push Play. The future is here... and it’s #Yoursforthetaking,” as the company’s tagline puts it. Another upcoming trend especially for Asian markets is a move to develop the niche towards the growing niche of female “DC sneaker heads.” “Although the DC Shoes demographic remains mainly male, there are currently moves to make the styles more accessible to females by making them available in female sizes smaller than the currently available size 8,” Simon says. For more details, you can visit the DC Shoes Philippines website at https://www. dcshoes.com.ph/ or their Facebook fan page DC Shoes.