Mindanao Daily (January 1-3, 2018)

FOR QUALITY TARPS Contact:

SUITES

MDN

The Travellers’ Choice

TARPAULIN PRINTING Tel. #s: 881-0100 / 0935-1613398 mdntarps@gmail.com Abellanosa St., Consolacion, CDO

‘No Collateral | No Co-Maker’

CAPISTRANO-CALAMBAGUHAN ST. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TEL #: 881-2708 / 850-6537 CEL #: +639363007688 (TM)

+639092721115 (SMART) rsuitescdo@gmail.com

Existing Business Owners 5 Banking Days Processing

0906-671-2560 TEXT LOAN TO: 0936-206-4202

YOUR MINDANAO-WIDE NEWSPAPER

Mon-Wed

100 thousand - 10 million

free wifi hot and cold showers spacious parking lot

MINDANAO DAILY Volume VII, No. 182 Website: www.mindanaodailynews.com

BUSINESS LOAN!!!

January 1-3, 2018

P15.00

vertical home builders enterprises Patag Highway, Cagayan de Oro City

Tel. No. 858-5789 / Fax No. 850-5020; Cel. Nos. 0919-655-3754, 0923-304-2676 Email: verticalhomebuilders@yahoo.com

Dealer of hardware and construction materials: Product Lines: Angle Bars; Gl Pipes; C-Purlins; Holow Blocks; Coco Lumber; Carrying Channel; Double Furring Channel; Single Furring ; Acoustic Board; Polycarbonate; Power Tools; Good Lumber S4S; Panel Doors; PVC Laminated Panel; PVC Vertical Blinds; Roller Blinds ; Wooden Blinds; Armstrong Vinyl Tiles; Kent Vinyl Tiles; Parquet Tiles - Apo Vinyl Tiles.

“YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE IT.”

Distributor & Dealer of: Steel Bars; Holcim Cement; Davis Paint; Sand & Gravel; Plywood; INdustrial Supplies; Finishing Supplies; Electrical Supplies; Power Tools; Air Compressors

Bombo Radyo Phils kicks off Year 2018 with TLMC While competition and most of the media landscape are still in deep slumber from the previous night New Year’s Eve Revelry, Bombo Radyo Philippines, the No.1 Radio Network in the Country, is up and about, as it starts the year 2018 with the annual Top Level Management Conference (TLMC), here in Iloilo City, the seat of government of the Network.

B ombo R adyo Philippines’ Chairman, Dr. Rogelio M. Florete, bangs the gavel with the theme: “Levelling Up to the Radio of the New Generation.”

The media mogul who has steered Bombo Radyo Bombo Radyo Philippines Network President and CEO, Philippines for decades has Ms. Margaret Ruth C. Florete. passed on the baton to his

Stay vigilant when shopping online: DTI

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Teodoro Pascua has reminded consumers to stay vigilant when shopping online.

Pascua encouraged consumers to check red flags of fraudulent online stores and phishing sites that may hack personal information of consumers.

“We cannot deny the fact that technology created a more advanced environment where consumers now take part in digital transactions,” he said.

“So we encourage the buying public to be wiser and more alert in order not be taken advantage of by unscrupulous online sellers,” added Pascua.

The DTI released safety tips when purchasing on online stores, which include the following: -- always check the See vigilant, page 11

daughter, Ms. Margaret Ruth C. Florete, as the President/CEO, to assure the loyal radio listeners in continuing the Bombo Radyo Culture on giving to them the news first, fast and right.

In her State of the Network Address (SONA), Ms. Florete emphasized the unique character of Bombo Radyo Philippines in getting the news right from the center of the action, whether it is in the streets of war-torn Marawi City or in the hinterlands of Maasin, Iloilo, or in the concrete jungles of Metro Manila.

The cloistered setting of St. Clement’s Retreat House is an ideal place for

the week-long TLMC of Bombo Radyo Philipines as it takes a long pause to carry on the learnings of the past year and launch like a well-oiled machinery the Network’s mission to serve the public by way of relevant news and information and life-changing socio-cultural projects.

T h e i nt e g r at i o n o f B omb o R adyo’s strong and relevant content coming from its nationwide presence in 24 key cities will be made available to the new platforms of the information age or in the radio of the new generation – www.bomboradyo. com and the Bombo Radyo mobile app.

Bombo Radyo’s TLMC

is an annual ritual attended by its senior officers, area and station managers from 31 Bombo Radyo and Star FM Stations located in 24 key cities nationwide.

This year’s TLMC will culminate, in yet, another, ground breaking cultural project of Bombo Radyo Philppines: The Bombo Music Festival. B eing launched nationwide, the B omb o Music Festival aims to give Music and Culture its rightful place in the lives of the Filipino.

The Grand Finals of the 12 Finalists of the Bombo Music Festival will be held at the Rose Memorial Hall of the Central Philippine University on January 6, 2018.

CHRISTMAS WITH PEDIA PATIENTS.

Sugbongcogon Mayor Mildred Lagbas-Mondigo, Manticao Mayor Antonio Baculio, Laguindingan Mayor Diosdado Obsioma, Kinoguitan Mayor Danilo “Jun-jun” Lagbas Jr., Jasaan Mayor Gregorio Jonathan “Jun-jun” Po, Claveria Mayor Meraluna Salvaleon-Abrogar, Villanueva Mayor Jennie Rosalie “Jen-jen” T. Uy, also the president of the League of Municipalities in the Philippines(LMP)-Misamis Oriental Chapter and Business Manager of LMP National; Libertad Mayor Leonardo “Junie” Uy and Health personnel of Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC). Almost 150 patients from Pedia Wards in NMMC received Christmas Gift from LMP-Misamis Oriental chapter led by Villanueva Mayor Jenjen Uy with NMMC Hospital Director Jesus Chan. Contributed photos

Bukidnon 2018: Bukidnon to zero in on poverty, economy

By Walter I. Balane quarter of 2018 designed to alleviate poverty incidence MindaNews in the province, board memMALAYBALAY City--The ber Nemesio Beltran Jr. said.

“The year 2018 is exBukidnon provincial government is rolling out at pected to usher in a robust least P300 million in live- economy to the Province of lihood projects in the first Bukidnon,” he said in his

contribution to “Bukidnon 2018: Public Outlook” series initiated by this reporter.

Beltran, of the city’s second district, said the livelihood, agriculture and business sectors would surely perk up as the provincial

government is set to roll out the fund in the first quarter next year. He said infusion of about P1.3 billion to maintain all barangay roads in the province would bear fruit next year.

He added that this infra-

structure expenditure would surely boost Bukidnon’s economy.

“Hoping prices of commodities will remain steady and tax exemptions for P20,000 a month income See zero, page 11

Editorial: e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising: e-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Contact: 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776

MINDANAO DAILY SECOND FRONTPAGE mark francisco, Section Editor

Mon-Wed

January 1-3, 2018

2

DSWD-10 warns anew vs ‘buy and sell’ of relief goods

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development-10 (DSWD-10) has warned anew that those caught selling or buying food packs given to individuals affected by disasters are punishable by law.

DSWD-10 issued the warning even as it continues to receive reports of illicit trading of relief goods in an evacuation center in Iligan City, where hundreds of displaced families from Marawi City are staying.

The selling and buying for consumption or resale of the DSWD’s food packages and other relief supplies that are intended for distribution to disaster victims is prohibited under Republic Act 10121 or the Phil. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.

Per latest data from the DSWD-10, the region has 53,120 displaced families, 51,278 of whom are homebased. Of the total number of IDPs, 1,842 families are living in 33 evacuation centers.

More than half a million residents left their homes in Marawi following the war government troops waged against the combined extremist forces of the Maute Group, Abu Sayyaf and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. The fighting lasted for almost six months leaving in its wake destroyed properties and hundreds of

lives lost.

DSWD-10 information officer Jamila Taha said they first received reports of looting of food packs during the distribution of goods at the public covered court in Barangay Tubod, Iligan, on Dec. 9.

Men were seen loading packed items in waiting vehicles, Taha said. According to the information received by the agency, these relief goods were then sold to unsuspecting consumers elsewhere.

Last month, she said, authorities seized about 1,617 fake Dafacs from IDPs during the food pack distribution. Some IDPs were said to be in possession of more than one card.

Sommayah Manaleseg, campaign officer of Tindeg Ranao, an organization of Maranao evacuees from Marawi, said many of the IDPs have admitted to selling donated food packs.

“They are not denying it. And we cannot blame them. It’s a manifestation of the desperation of the evacuees,” she said in a phone interview Thursday.

Manaleseg said the IDPs have no choice but to sell some of the food items and use the money they earned for their other needs.

“Even the Department of Health said that the IDPs’ diet of NFA rice and canned goods is unhealthy. They knew that the DSWD has See warns, page 11

The Ms. Kuyamis 2018 candidates show off their curves during the swimsuit competition held at Sophie Red Hotel and Restaurant in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Twenty lovely young women will compete to become next year’s Ms. Kuyamis. The annual Kuyamis Festival activities will be held Jan. 8-12, 2018. photo by gerry lee gorit

Tsunami false alarm stirs panic in 2 Zamboanga del Norte towns

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY -Investigation is underway to determine who were behind the tsunami false

alarm that stirred panic among residents in Siocon and Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte.

Siocon Mayor Julius Lobrigas ordered the in-

vestigation as thousands of residents fled to higher grounds and to the town’s gymnasium on Wednesday night leaving their homes unguarded.

Farm owner Felipe Ybarsabal on Thursday said they fled around 11 p.m. when at least four people aboard motorcycles roamed around See false, page 11

Members of the PHILIPPINE RESCUE 2000 Quick Response Team conducting an actual Rescue Operation of the trapped residents during the flash flood brought by Tropical Storm Vinta in Tambo, Biasong and St. Ignatius in Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City. Contributed photos

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

3

2 Matigsalug villages among those heavily affected by ‘Vinta’

By Walter I. Balane MindaNews

MALAYBALAY CITY -- Among the villages in Bukidnon affected by the wrath of severe tropical storm “Vinta” were the villages of Simsimon, Brgy.

Kalagangan in San Fernando town and Panganan, Kitaotao, all in Bukidnon.

Bukidnon State University assistant professor Loreta Sol L. Dinlayan, who is the officer in charge of BukSU’s Bukidnon Studies Center, joined a team of volunteers and personnel from government and non-government organizations who visited the areas affected by the storm last week.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed Bukidnon under Storm Signal No. 2 along the wreaking path of “Vinta.”

Dinlayan cited that local authorities, however, did not cite any report of casualties.

She reported that out of the 150 houses in Panganan, one of the 35 barangays of the town of Kitaotao, only 11 remained after the storm.

“Their houses made of light materials were washed out when the water level from Salug River rose,” she said via telephone on Tuesday.

Dinlayan said that on the way from barangays Halapitan to Kalagangan in San Fernando, there were at least seven landslide sites they passed by on December 22.

See affected, page 11

Ms. Kuyamis 2018 swimsuit competition winner Judith Jot C. Potestico is flanked by Misamis Oriental provincial government officials led by Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Bambi Emano. photo by gerry lee gorit

4

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

Opinion

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

Have my say TThe Mindanao Daily is pubished by MINDANAO DAILY NEWS PUBLISHING CORPORATION. It is Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Reg. No. CS201531735. With Business Plate No. 201703518, Under Business License Certificate No. 2017-02949, BIR-TIN No. 464682-324-000. Main Business address at Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City. Tel. Nos: (088) 856-3344, 0917-7121424, 09478935776, 0917-5183590, 0917-6701544.

E-mails: Advertising:mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com, Editorial: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com DANTE M. SUDARIA Publisher and President TERESA ZAFRA PELONE Comptroller melanie rivera jenNy rodas belle liÑan Advertising

felix santillan ZHELONIE SUDARIA SAIRA E. GUMISING Layout Artist

Rolando sudaria Production manila marketing office 9th Flr, Unit 918, CityLand Herrera VA Rufino cor. Valero St. Salcedo Village, Makati City TEL. #: 5555392, Cell No.: 0917-1320164 lani vallido

Marketing and Sales

Manager

MIJIE JUAT MAY IGLECIAS Account Executives

DAVAO MARKETing OFFICE Door 223, Doña Segunda Bldg., CM Recto Ave., Davao City Telephone #: (082) 298-8815 regional Mktg manager-JOE PALABAO- 0926-8430152 Circulation-JOHN PAUL AQUINO, 0907-331-5640 Email: mindanaodailynewsdavao@gmail.com

ILIGAN OFFICE G/F IBJT North Terminal, Tambo, Hinaplanon, Iligan City Office in Charge: SONNY SUDARIA, 0916-349-7422

A ridiculous fact

A mistaken belief accompanies us each and every second of our life. Incorrect decisions and wrong doings are part of our daily life.

It is almost a ridiculous fact that man wants to know certain truths about mundane things. But really, he seems less interested in even mundane truths as can be read many times in our daily newspapers or online for example. There seem to be too much rash judgments, and the readers absorb these and make these their own. A fatal attraction!

This is sometimes referred to as journalistic mentality wherein accusations are generously made without proof. Evolution started this trend, when scientists stated, for example,

Regional Editor-Davao

Feature Editor

ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts.

Legal Counsel Legal Counsel

---------------------------------------------------------------

bureau and mktg staff candy macabale - 09161326483 RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0955-150-6602 VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 MARAMAG - roFINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 tangub city - bobby mag usara OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 COTABATO - myrna almoia datu-0955-9472539 KORONADAL CITY-FREDIE SOLINAP-0955-7161873 davao - tom a. caballero-0975-6023684 davao del norte - sarah castor - 0926-3988293 digos city - romeo d. sanchez -0907-1905204 PANABO, DAVAO - ARNOLD T. SAN AGUSTIN - 0955-3125405 butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-0927-7974193 San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO -0912-8484037 ZAMBOANGA - AL JACINTO - 0917-7103642 BUTUAN - Joel dumas portugal - 0910-9775349 comval - jovelyn alidon - 0935-744-5933 Member: ORO CHAMBER Philippine Press Institute

sustenance, then the other more mundane become attractive. After all, great thinkers, many times do not get (good?) jobs....

Spiritual writers like the British Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) noticed that mankind had stopped thinking even two centuries ago. Wow. That was during his age.

Man probably stopped thinking even earlier. He has ceased many times to search for the truth. It’s easier to listen to gossip and believe in it. What a sign of weak minds!

Too often are we blind to the truth. As a consequence, we easily believe in lies we only have to like it. Too bad, if people always like to close their eyes and ears especially while experienc-

Klaus Doring

ing the delusion of error. +++ Ad multos annos? No, just for 2018: In advance: Happy New Year to all of you, my dear readers also from this corner. May our good Lord shower you with all His never ending blessings. Sursum corda! Let’s lift up our hearts! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

Hotline

The thing called red tape Do them and we will work together. Do not do them, we will part sooner than later -- President Duterte

What is this thing called red tape?

Red tape is a colloquial EDITORIAL term for bureaucratic practice of hair splitting or foot ALLAN M. MEDIANTE dragging. Red tape got its Editor-in-Chief name from the color of

ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ the ribbon used in tying

Managing Editor Executive Editor voluminous government MARK FRANCISCO documents.

Lifestyle Editor Simply defined, red tape means going through a lot GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit of official forms and pro Motoring Editor Photo Journalist cedures before something

PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN is accomplished.

Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga

An example of red tape Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING is when you have to fill out Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor tons of annoying forms just to get a driver’s license,

AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA applying for a loan with Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant the SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig or getting a copy of your birth

RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO

that man evolved from the apes--without proof. The only proof they had was the missing link, and, if I am not mistaken, it’s still a missing proof until now.

To look for proofs is a mental activity, which is no longer a common thing nowadays, because it takes time really, effort and is too serious to think about. Yet in Christian education, thinking right is very important.That’s why Philosophy is important in Christian life. To avoid error in thinking, the rules of right reasoning must be studied and mastered. It really is totally neglected in today’s modern education?

Thinking is actually an enjoyable activity, but when one is pressured to get a good job for one’s

certificate from the NSO. Worse, if you are advised to return the next day to follow-up your papers.

And here’s the worst: returning the next day, you are again told to wait for your papers, only to be told later in the day that your application still lack some more supporting documents, or you are simply informed that your application has been disapproved, period.

One classic example of how the government unfairly treat ordinary taxpayers could be the issuance of “return slips”, a practice common in the offices of NSO, Pag-Ibig, Philhealth, DENR, NCIP, DPWH, BUCOR, DepEd and so many other agencies of government.

There was even a time when people seeking for

security papers (Secpa) from the NSO would camp out outside of its Gusa offices just to be accommodated first the following day.

If President Duterte has to be followed, he wants to end the long lines in all frontline services, expedite the issuance of driver’s licenses, licensed plates, passports and other public documents necessary for people to do their work and conduct business.

Undoubtedly, this is an awful public service which the government is infamous for.

Red tape breeds a deep culture of corruption and inertia that is hard to eliminate. It is even addictive, more than taking up the illegal pill that is shabu.

President Duterte has been pushing for the fast-

Ruffy Magbanua

tracking of business permit applications and clearances, a campaign promise aimed at eliminating corruption and the barriers for small and medium businesses to prosper.

The process of real change has started and we are on the second year of the Duterte administration. Let’s see how Duterte government could be able to deliver the promise to change in the next four years.

2017 was loaded with strong messages of change appreciated by many, but frowned by the elite few.

See thing, page 11

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

Easy does it, Harry Roque!

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “...

Yet this is what the Sovereign LORD says: `If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all’…”

(Isaiah 7:9, the Holy Bible).

-oooEASY DOES IT, HARRY ROQUE! I have a wish as 2017 comes to a close: may some top-ranking officials of the Duterte government learn to be more careful and circumspect with what they say in public, recognizing the vital importance of their statements in the day-to-day affairs not only of the State but in the lives of their fellow Filipinos as well.

What I particularly refer to here is Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque--he who is truly outstanding as a lawyer and, at present, a truly outstanding Filipino politician who has the po-

tential of occupying even higher and more sensitive positions in government, so long as he does not do anything that would derail his career in politics in the days to come.

His statements on former Customs Commissioner Nick Faeldon---that he can work in his new position at the Office of Civil Defense even if he is still detained--maybe grabbed upon as basis by other government officials who are similarly undergoing detention in asking for the same privilege of being able to work anyway, right Sen. Leila De Lima? Easy does it all the time, Harry!

-oooOBLIGATIONS OF POLICEMEN UNDER R.A. 7438 (III): If a person is arrested, invited for question-

ing, or is being investigated, by the authorities---police, soldiers, or any other law enforcement officers---he has a right to know what he can or cannot do, right from the moment of his arrest.

These can be found under Republic Act 7438, which took effect since 1992 yet.

According to Section 2 (b) of the law, it is the duty of the authorities to make the persons they arrested, invited for questioning, or are investigating, know that they have the right to be given a lawyer who will assist them from the moment of arrest, and the right as well to remain silent and not to be compelled to admit to anything. If they do not have the means to get a lawyer of their choice, the authorities must give them free lawyers.

Atty. Batas Mauricio

There is a duty on the part of the authorities, in explaining these rights to the persons arrested, invited for questioning, or being investigated by them, to use a language known to the arrested persons, so the latter can fully appreciate their rights. It is clear, further, that authorities must ensure that the arrested persons fully understand their rights, too.

-oooWHY ARE THERE MANY KIDS WHO ARE NOW BAD-MANNERED? (III): When parents teach their children about the commands of God, they must See roque, page 11

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

5

Florante Evasco’s Cause with PSC

Filipino athletes are like the wise men who needed a pointing star. Their achievements also depend on leadership, among others, especially when facing demoralizers and hindrances.

This is what the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) regional representative, Florante Evasco, seeks to fulfill as he looks for players to develop and oversee sports activities in his milieu.

A few months ago, he initiated the arnis training program for a far-flung Busao National High School at Maribojoc, Bohol. It was a basic training program which aimed to develop the grassroots’ appreciation of the dying Filipino art in the province. I hail this program as a strategic move because though arnis has already become our national sports with a significant cultural

content, we only hear very few arnis mentors for school athletics in the province. I do not even hear about clubs around which mentor the lost art.

Being asked to mentor in the arnis training program at Busao, I immediately took it with aplomb. I may be a Master of Management holder from the country’s premier university and had other decorations in the field of university mentoring for 17 years and, among others, had become a member of the National Committee on Visual Arts, but I still seek for my community to understand that they should never overlook a gem which can represent our national pride. So, mentoring arnis with the initiative of Evasco was, indeed, a special project which I took with a plum.

Besides creating an arnis

project, Evasco also sought to encourage highly competitive athletes. He later learned that Eilen Perez-a weightlifter who lives nearby-- got the gold in the Asian Cup in Weightlifting and the Inter-Club Weightlifting Championships. He

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARTEMIO G. SAYRE has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “EUTEMIO” to “ARTEMIO” in the Birth Certificate of EUTEMIO SAYRE who was born on January 20, 1954 at Zamboanga del Norte and whose parents are Francisco Sayre and Teodocia Gom-os.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 11, 2018.

(SGD.) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 3 &10, 2018

15. ML- Bugo Branch National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

2. ML- Pabayo Branch De Leon Building, Pabayo-Cruz Taal St. Cagayan de Oro City

16. ML- Kauswagan Branch Zone 1 Kauswagan Cagayan de Oro City

3. ML- Carmen-1 Branch Ang Building, V. Castro cor. Vamenta Boulevard Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

17. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

4. ML- Yacapin Branch Daumar St., Cagayan de Oro City

18. ML- Opol Branch S. Vacalares St., Opol Misamis Oriental

6. ML- Gusa Branch Gusa National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

19. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental 20. ML- Alubijid Branch Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

7. ML- Velez Branch Door # 114 G/F De Leon Plaza Phase II Vacapin-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

21. ML- Carmen-2 Branch Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

8. ML- Divisoria Branch Cor. Tiano-Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

9. ML- Limketkai Mall Branch Space M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

23. ML-Laguindingan Pob. Laguindingan, Mis, Or.

10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, MIs. Or.

11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

25. ML-APOVEL Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

12. ML- Capistrano Branch Capistrano-Gomez Sts. Cagayan de Oro City

26. ML-CORRALES Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

13. ML- Puerto Branch National Hi-way, Puerto Cagayan de Oro City

27. ML-CUGMAN #097 Zone 3 Brgy. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City

14. ML-ALAE Branch Purok 8, Alae, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City

28. ML-MAX SUNIEL Max Suniel St., Carmen Cagayan de Oro City

Commencing on January 15, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to August 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 15, 2018 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Agosto 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MERCEDES FIDELIS-LIBATON has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “APRIL 18, 1964” to “MARCH 18, 1964” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MERCEDES ALBOTRA PIDILEZ at Cebuley Beach,Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and whose parents are CLEMENTE PIDILEZ and CLARITA ALBOTRA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22nd day of January 2018.

(SGD.) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 3 &10, 2018

1. ML-Tagoloan Branch National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental 2. ML-Villanueva Pob. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 3. ML-Claveria Pob. Claveria, Misamis Oriental 4. ML-Balingasag Branch 15 de Septembre, Balingasag Misamis Oriental 5. ML-Salay Poblacion Salay, Misamis Oriental 6. ML-Medina South Pob. Medina, Misamis Oriental 7. ML-Gingoog Branch National Hi-way, Gingoog City Misamis Oriental 8. ML-Gingoog 2 Dona Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City 9. ML-Camiguin Branch E. Neri Street, Mambajao, Camiguin Province 10. ML-Camiguin 2 Rizal St., Mambajao Camiguin Province 11. ML-Jasa-an Lower Jasa-an, Pob Jasa-an, Mis. Or. 12. ML-Balingoan National Higway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental 13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental 14. ML-MAGSAYSAY National Highway Kibungsod, Magsaysay Misamis Oriental 15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental 16. ML-CATARMAN Centro, Poblacion, Catarman Camiguin 17. ML-BALINGASAG HIGHWAY Balingasag Nat’l Highway, Brgy. 4, Balingasag, Mis. Or.

MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO CAMIGUIN AREA Commencing on January 16, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to August 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

CAGAYAN DE ORO AREA

athlete, too.

The PSC—created through RA 6847—exists with a mission to serve as the prime catalyst and advocate for the propagaLucell Larawan tion and development of Philippine sports by helping priorities through the shape policies and setting See florante, page 11

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

1. ML- Osmeña Branch Abaya Building, Osmena St. Cogon Cagayan de Oro City

5. ML- Lapasan Branch Claro M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, CdeO City

arranged a meeting with her and her coach to know how he can help. After a while, Evasco proposed to the PSC what the weightlifter needs: barbells and rubber support; he does not miss a scheme for full scholarship incentive for the gold-studded

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 16, 2018 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Agosto 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

1. ML-Quezon Bukidnon Branch National Highway, Quezon Bukidnon 2. ML-Valencia Branch G. Lavina Ave., Poblacion Valencia City Bukidnon 3. ML-Valencia 2 Branch M. Roxas St., Valecia City 4. ML-Malaybalay Branch Fortich St., Poblacion Malaybalay City Bukidnon 5. ML-Malaybalay 2 Alvaro, Pabillaran St., Malaybalay City 6. ML-Maramag Branch Purok 7, Maramag Avenue North Poblacion Maramag, Bukidnon 7. ML-Don Carlos Branch Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon 8. ML-Kalilangan Branch Centra Pob., Kalilangan, Bukidnon 9. ML-Wao Branch Poblacion, Wao, Bukidnon 10. ML-Aglayan Branch Purok 38, Sayre Highway Aglayan, Malaybalay City 11. ML-Kibawe Sayre Highway cor. Magsaysay St. West Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon 12. ML-Dangcagan

P-5 Poblacion Dangcagan, Bukidnon 13. ML-Agusan Canyon

Purok Merkado, Agusan Canyon Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

BUKIDNON AREA Commencing on January 17, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to Agosto 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 17, 2018 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Agosto 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA TAGDUMALA

TAGDUMALA

For inquiries visit our office at

M. LHUILLIER CAPISTRANO BRANCH Capistrano corner Gomez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City

6

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

MINDANAO DAILY DAVAO

YOUR MINDANAO-WIDE NEWSPAPER

7

Pres’l son, son-in-law file civil case against Trillanes EDITOR: Cris diaz

*

Mon-Wed

mindanaodailynewsdavao@gmail,com

January 1-3, 2018

DAVAO CITY -- Presidential son and Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and his brotherin-law, lawyer Manases Carpio, on Wednesday filed a civil case against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV for involving them into the PHP6.4 billion worth of shabu shipment smuggling issue at the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

The two filed the case at the Office of the Clerk of Court on December 27 last year and was electroni-

cally raffled to Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 under the sala of Judge Mario Duaves.

RTC Branch 15 clerk of court lawyer Kaiser Kate Narciso, however, begged off to show the complaints, saying only the involved parties are allowed to access the documents.

“That is the policy of the court,” she said.

Narciso said she could not further give information about the case filed by

DAVAO CITY -- The retrieval operation for one missing body out of the 38 trapped workers – 37 call centers agents and one NCCC Mall personnel – inside the gutted four-story NCCC Mall Davao was suspended December 28 last due to the instability of the structure, Bureau

of Fire Protection (BFP) Davao fire marshal Honey Fritz Alagano said.

During the AFP-PNP press briefing at the Royal Mandaya Hotel Davao Thursday, Alagano said fire inspectors are currently assessing if it is safe for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is accompanied by Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go retrieval rescue operation as he checks the situation of the fire that hit the NCCC Mall Davao in Davao City on December 23, 2017. (Photo by

See file, page 10

NCCC Mall retrieval operation halted

See halted, page 10

1. ML SAN FRANCISCO 1

Center Island, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 2. ML SAN FRANCISCO 2

Obedoza Street, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan Sur 3. ML BAYUGAN 1

367 Narra Avenue, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur 4. ML BAYUGAN 2

Libres St., Taglatawan, Bayugan City 5. ML BUNAWAN

Purok 3, San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur 6. ML STA JOSEFA

Purok 7, Poblacion Sta Josefa, Agusan del Sur 7. ML TRENTO

Purok 6, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan Sur 8. ML BAROBO

Purok 4, Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur 9. ML PROSPERIDAD

Purok 4, Poblacion Prosperidad, Agusan Sur 10.ML GAISANO GRAND

P-2A Natl. Highway, Brgy. 5, San Francisco, Agusan Sur 11.ML TALACOGON

P-Bougainvilla, San Agustin, Talacogon, Agusan Sur Commencing on January 15, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to August 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

Arman Baylon/Presidential Photo)

1. ML MANGAGOY 1 10. ML SORIANO

Espiritu Street, Brgy Mangangoy

Andres Soriano Ave.,

Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

Mangagay, Bislig, 2. ML MANGAGOY 2

Surigao del Sur

Abarca Street, Brgy Mangagoy

Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 3. ML MANGAGOY 3

P. Castillo St. cor. Pecasales St. Brgy

Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao Sur 4. ML BISLIG

National Highway, Bislig City

Surigao del Sur 5. ML HINATUAN

Purok 5, Brgy St. Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur 6. ML LINGIG

Purok Marcelo, Verano St. Pob., Lingig

Surigao del Sur 7. ML TAGBINA

Purok 4, Original, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur 8. ML lianga Pob. Lianga, Surigao del Sur 9. ML STO. NIÑO 9 Hornasan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur Commencing on January 16, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to August 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT

Sa Enero 15, 2018 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Agosto 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Sa Enero 16, 2018 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Agosto 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Barangay 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Tel # 085-3439520 ; Mobile # 09479991801

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER MANGAGOY 2 Abarca Street, Barangay Mangagoy, Mangagoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-8531671/3110989/8531670 Mobile # 09479991797

1 . ML TANDAG 1

Capitol road, Telaje, Tandag City 2. ML TANDAG 2

Donasco Street, Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City 3. ML TANDAG 3

Rizal Street, Bungtod, Tandag City 4. ML TANDAG 4

National highway, Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City 5. ML ARAS ASAN

Purok Camia, Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur 6. ML CARASCAL

Saca, Carascal, Surigao del Sur 7. ML CANTILAN

Rizal Street, Linintian, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur 8. ML MADRID

Urbiztondo St. Cor. Nat’l Highway

Quirino Madrid, Surigao del Sur 9. ML TAGO

Crossing Tandag, Tago, Surigao del Sur 10. ML SAN MIGUEL

Pob. Tina, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur 11. ML TANDAG 5

Ground Floor, Gaisano Capital,

Brgy. Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur 12. ML MARIhaTAG

National Highway, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur 13. ML CARMEN, SDS

National Highway, Pob. Carmen, Surigao del Sur Commencing on January 17, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to August 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT Sa Enero 17, 2018 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Agosto 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER TANDAG 1 Capitol Road, Telaje, Tandag, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-2113145; Mobile # 09479991802

8

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

Government keeps inflation target at 3 percent ± 1 percentage point for 2018-2020 In line with the inflation targeting approach to the conduct of monetary policy, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), during its meeting on 22 December 2017, decided to keep the current inflation target at 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for 2018 - 2020.

The government’s inflation target is defined in terms of the average year-on- year change in the consumer price index (CPI) over the calendar year.

The current manageable inflation environment could be sustained over the medium term.

Inflation projections and expectations continue to indicate that inflation could settle within the current

inflation target, although there are upside risks to the inflation outlook. Moreover, the inflationary impact of the potential increases in international commodity prices is assessed to be moderate, supported by lower pass-through to inflation of exchange rate and external commodity price inflation. Expectations of healthy economic growth alongside the tax reform program would create demand-side impetus to inflation. Nonetheless, the favorable effect of sustained investment spending by the National Government on the economy’s productive capacity would help temper inflation pressures.

The medium-term inflation target is

set by the DBCC in coordination with the BSP under the inflation targeting framework.

The announcement of the target is in line with the BSP’s commitment to greater transparency and accountability in the conduct of monetary policy. The BSP will

stability conducive to a appropriate, consistent with its primary mandate balanced and sustainable economic growth. of safeguarding price

NEW YEAR SALE

UP TO 50% DISCOUNT ON SELECTED ITEMS

Erratum LCR Publication of Kadangilan Bukidnon of one JANJIL ANGEL S. JURADO who filed a petition for Correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth whose parents are JUNAS HENERALE JURADO and ZOZIMA DELA CRUZ SAMORANOS not ZAMORANOS as published in Mindanao Daily last December 4 & 11, 2017.

LITSON MANOK BBQ LIEMPO “HYGIENICALLY PREPARED, DELICIOUSLY GOOD”

/BOTOYSLITSONPH WWW.BOTOYSLECHON.COM

continue to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains

For Franchise Contact: Metro Manila Office: #22 MICHAEL RUA ST., BETTER LIVING SUBD., PARANAQUE CITY Tel. Nos.: (02) 506-6288/Mobile Bos.: 0917-718-9512; 0917-718-9513 Cagayan De Oro Office: ZONE 3, BULUA HIGHWAY, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY Tel. Nos.: (088) 858-9191/Mobile Bos.: 09175746779

R.E.R. Highway, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City Telefax. No. (088) 856-5763, Cel. No. 09268376542

WHOLESALE & RETAIL

TENZEN CERAMIC TILE IMPORTED CERAMIC TILE IMPORTED GRANITE TILE IMPORTED GRANITE SLAB EUROLUX LIGHTING OSRAM LIGHTING FIREFLY LIGHTING AKARI LIGHTING FOCUS LIGHTING TILE TRIM WASH BASIN PVC MOULDING

ROYALTERN WATERCLOSET HUIDA WATERCLOSET SUNLOT WATERCLOSET SOHO WATERCLOSET ROYU ELECTRICAL DEVICES ANAM ELECTRICAL DEVICES GLASS BLOCK PINLIGHT/CHANDELIER BATHROOM ACCESSORIES CONCRETE PAVERS SHOWER PANEL ABC ZEMCOAT

ROYALTERN BATH TUB AEROGAZ WATERHEATER ARISTON WATERHEATER FIRSTANK STAINLESS TANK RONDINA KITCHEN FAUCET RONDINA LAVATORY FAUCET STAINLESS KITCHEN SINK PRETTYDOOR PVC DOOR ABC TILE ADHESIVE ABC TILE GROUT PVC/BRASS STAIRNOSSING DOOR KNOB

“Let us always keep the advocacy of public service burning”

Eagle DONDON CABASA ALLORIN

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

CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947

DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491

LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

KIMBERLITE PAWNSHOP MALAYBALAY BRANCH

Kimberlite Pawnshop will be having an AUCTION SALE on all items that expired on November 2017:

for Orders, Contact Yoyong:

AUCTION DATE: January 18, 2018 Estrada Bldg., Fortich-Don Carlos Sts., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

09354145759 09169249371

“kimberlite pawnshop will transfer at Fortich St., Barangay 2, Malaybalay City.

Date: JANUARY 2, 2018

Kagay-an Festival 1st Oro Lechoneros Encuentro Champion

(088) 324 0312/856 8189/0915 528 4674

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: +63917-712-1424 • +63947-893-5776 E-Mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

9

ASEAN info session with RAGCOM NorthMin held in CDO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- An Information Session (Info Session) with the Regional Association of Government Communicators (RAGCOM) in Northern Mindanao was among the final highlights of ASEANinfo related activities set by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) region 10 this year.

Held on 18 December 2017 at N Hotel Cagayan de Oro City, Elaine Ratunil, ASEAN focal person shared highlights of ASEAN achievements this year. The Philippines as one of ASEANs founding fathers has been the chair of this year’s ASEAN’s 50th anniversary with the theme “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.”

Among the important highlights of this year’s ASEAN summit is the cooperation on the six thematic priorities. First is People oriented and people

centered ASEAN, where a consensus was signed to better promote and protect the rights of migrant workers which will provide them better social protection, easier access to justice and health services and treated more humanely and fairly.

In terms of peace and stability in the region, ASEAN will counter and eradicate violent extremism and forge maritime security and cooperation. With the completion of code of conduct in the south china sea, between ASEAN and China, the two sides will start negotiation which will help effectively to resolve the tensions and potential conflicts in the south china sea.

Further, ASEAN and China have also agreed to cooperate to protect coastal and marine environment in the south china sea.

Moreover, with regards to inclusive innovation led growth, free trade agree-

ments, ASEAN will help MSMEs to be integrated in the global value chain inclusive of business representing the interest of women, youth and underserved sectors and encourage and reward firm and business that generate employment opportunities and harness science and technology and innovation for sustainable development.

On ASEAN’s resiliency, ASEAN will strengthen coordination and collaboration with various stakeholders in enhancing capacities to responding to disasters and health situations.

Ratunil said that this 50-year old regional organization continues to grow, envisioning a peaceful, stable and resilient community with enhance capacity to respond effectively to challenges.

Sha added that ASEAN sees that Member States like the Philippines are ready for a globalized world; our

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) region 10 holds on 18 December 2017, ASEAN Info Session with Regional Association of Government Communicators (RAGCOM) Northern Mindanao in Cagayan de Oro City with focus on ASEAN achievements and Basic photography and social media for government information officers. (Zener Dumaguing /PIA10)

interest as a region is furthered and our needs as a region is addressed – See held, page 10

Ozamiz, BSP launch Knowledge Resource Network

Banko Central ng Pilipinas and Local Government of Ozamiz City signs of a Memorandum of Understanding and launches Knowledge Resource Network for Ozamiz City Public Library on 6 December 2017. (Shaine Mae R. Nagtalon/PIA MisOcc R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- Banko Central ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Local Government of Ozamiz City spearheaded the signingd of a Memorandum of Understanding and launching of Knowledge Resource Network at Ozamiz City Public Library on 6 December 2017.

The BSP, as one of its major advocacies, aimed to enhance the public’s understanding of the fundamental economic and financial concepts and issues affecting

the economic development of the country.

Nelia R. Balagapo, manager of BSP Library said that the BSP Knowledge Resource Network is a program assisting the public by promoting the understanding of the essential economic and financial concepts and issues affecting the country’s economy, through the exchange of information resources between and among its network members.

The BSP publishes books, See launch, page 10

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANALIZA A. CARAVANA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMAL” in the certificate of Live Birth of VALENTINE MARIE ALCONABA who was born on 14 February 2000 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Analiza L. Alconaba and Rodolfo J. Caravana.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2018.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172 & Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that DENNIS S. TORRES has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly date of birth from “JAN. 17, 19” to “JANUARY 17, 1974” and Change of First Name from “DENNIS RICARDIE” to “DENNIS” in the certificate of Live Birth DENNIS RICARDIE M. TORRES who was born on January 17, 1974 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Gaudiosa T. Sumondong and Ricardo Torres.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2018.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 27, 2017 & Jan 3, 2018

MDN: Dec 27, 2017 & Jan 3, 2018

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALFIE LEE AUSTRIA CHAVEZ AND KIZILYN LARIOSA CASTILLON-CHAVEZ,

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region Branch 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

In re: Petition for Cancellation of Certificate of Live Birth of CHERYL MAINIT DELA CRUZ, Represented

By CONSUELO DELA CRUZ SALCEDO. Petitioner.

SP. PROC. NO. 332-07-2017

-versus- For: Cancellation of Second

Birth Certificate THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent.

X----------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this Court is a petition for Cancellation of Second Birth Certificate of Birth filed by the herein petitioner.

Petitioner alleges that she is of legal age, married and resident of Cebu City.

She is duly represented by her mother CONSUELO DELA CRUZ SALCEDO, who is also of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Tudela, Misamis Occidental. Respondent is sued in her official capacity as such. Petitioner was born on May 19, 1982 in Cagayan de Oro City as an illegitimate child of her mother, CONSUELO DEL CRUZ. The fact of her birth was duly registered at the City Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City as CHERYL DELA CRUZ DAUG. However, her fact of birth was again registered in the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte under Local Civil Registry Number 99-687 dated September 3, 1999 as Cheryl Mainit dela Cruz, evidenced by a Certificate of Live Birth.

That she was not able to use the second Birth Certificate due to the fact that she had a prior registration of birth. Hence, this petition to cancel the second registration of birth. That the instant petition is not filed for the purpose of committing fraud, defeat or avoid any lawful obligation due to the government and other persons, nor is being prosecuted to conceal and hide petitioner’s true and real identity, and neither made in order to commit or perpetrate the commission of a crime.

Set the initial hearing of the petition to February 12, 2018 at 8:30 in the morning before the sala of this Court. Furnish copy of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General at Makati City, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to Atty. Heinjie B. Estaño of P/2 Sebac, Tudela, Misamis Occidental, and to the petitioner c/o CONSUELA DELA CRUZ Salcedo of Tudela, Misamis Occidental.

The petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of this Order to a newspaper of general circulation within the province of Lanao del Norte for three (3) consecutive weeks, at her expense.

Any person/s interested to the petition may come to Court on said date and time to show cause why said petition should not be granted.

SO ORDERED.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

December 11, 2017.

(SGD.) DENNIS P. VICOY

Acting Presiding Judge MDN: Dec. 18, 25, 2017 & Jan. 1, 2018

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2017-109

ALFIE LEE AUSTRIA CHAVEZ AND KIZILYN LARIOSA CASTILLON-CHAVEZ, Petitioners.

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JEFF ALISSON B. SANDOVAL AND LORIE ANN C. ZOZOBRADO,

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2017-108

JEFF ALISSON B. SANDOVAL AND LORIE ANN C. ZOZOBRADO, Petitioners.

X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN THE MATTER JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES WEINRIGHT C. TIDALGO AND JENNEFER A. BAYLAS,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-107

WEINRIGHT C. TIDALGO AND JENNEFER A. BAYLAS, Petitioners.

X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

ORDER

ORDER

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on April 18, 2012 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at the residence at P-6 Palao, Iligan City and P-9 Luinab, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than three (3) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on April 18, 2012, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of December, 2017.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 23, 2013 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at the residence at Purok 3, Saray, Iligan City and Zone Madasigon 1, Suarez, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than two (2) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 23, 2013, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens.

Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of December, 2017.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 18, 2005 at Libertad, Butuan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at the residence at T. Calo Extension, Butuan City and Tominobo, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for many years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 18, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of December, 2017.

MDN: Jan 3, 10 & 17, 2018

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Dec. 27, 2017, Jan 3 & 10, 2018

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Dec. 27, 2017, Jan 3 & 10, 2018

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

10

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-Mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018

Biblical reflection

Having mercy is not enough unless this is converted into actions The Gospel of Jesus Christ (January 3, 2018-Wednesday) Luke 16:19-31”Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. “And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table;

Halted... from page 7

workers to enter the building after the more than 24-hour fire gutted the 14-year-old building.

Once resume d, she said the retrieval operation would be focused on the location of the Survey Sampling International (SSI), a business process outsourcing (BPO) company, which occupied the entire 4,000-square meter space on the fourth level.

Authorities recovered 36 bodies of the trapped fire victims at the BPO firm’s lobby on the fourth floor last Monday, only a day after remains of one call center agent were found inside the comfort room.

Of the 37 recovered bodies, 36 had been identified, including that of Melvin Gaa, a key custodian of the NCCC Mall who was also a member of the NCCC Emergency Action Team (NEAT), and one still unidentified.

The remains of the still unidentified body belong to either Mikko Demafeliz or Alexandra Moreno, both

besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores. Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. “In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried out and said, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and

SSI call center agents.

Mayor Sara Duterte told reporters Monday that a DNA test, which will take one month, would be conducted on one the unrecognizable body while authorities will still have to retrieve one body inside the mall.

Alagano said an interagency task force – led by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), with BFP, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) 11 – may arrive in the city on Thursday and start the investigation.

Duterte said a third party private investigator will be commissioned by the insurance company while the City Government will shoulder the professional fees of another third party investigator to look into the fire.

Alagano said they received the fire call on Saturday at 10:05 a.m. and was able to dispatch fire trucks from the SIR in Matina and Talomo areas five minutes after.

The fire reportedly started at the furniture section

BUSINESS LOAN!!!

100 thousand - 10 million ‘No Collateral | No Co-Maker’

Existing Business Owners 5 Banking Days Processing

0906-671-2560 TEXT LOAN TO: 0936-206-4202

send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.

The rich man was put in hell not because he did wrong to Lazarus but because he had done nothing to him. He did not know that he was accountable to anyone like Lazarus. He was insensitive to the situations of others around him

because his wealth became the wall between him and to the people around him.

Sometimes, we are like this rich man because we have done nothing to anyone.

We never mind their agony and pains within. There are many times that we are blind and deaf to the cry of the marginalized people in our surroundings.

Mark 8:18” HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND

on the third floor around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, declared under control 8:30 a.m. Sunday, and put out at 5:15 p.m. of the same day.

Alagano added that the NCCC Mall management and the SSI are both compliant and passed the annual fire safety inspection of the BFP 11 that issued fire safety inspection certificates last April 2017 and September 2017, respectively.

She claimed the fire safety features of the mall – fire alarm system, automatic fire sprinklers, and smoke detectors – are working.

The SSI has two fire exits on the right and left wing, she said.

The SSI facility was registered with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

mittee on September 7 to air their side, although, during the hearing, they invoked their right to silence.The PHP6.4 billion shabu shipment from China, which slipped through the BOC, was later seized in Valenzuela City.

The vice mayor, who has tendered his resignation as vice mayor on Monday, is on leave until December 31. This is expected to be extended until President Rodrigo Duterte will accept his resignation.

In his earlier statement, Carpio admitted having visited BOC because he represents many clients who have transactions with the agency.

He said, “Senator Trillanes is imputing malice in saying that my appearance before the BOC is because of smuggling. He is just a desperate rumor-monger who happens to be a senator.”

Also dragged into the controversy was Councilor Nilo “Small” Abellera Jr by Customs broker, “fixer” and witness Mark Taguba as a member of the so-called “Davao Group” that allegedly facilitated the release of the illegal shipment. (PNA)

File...

from page 7

the vice mayor and Carpio against Trillanes To recall, Duterte and Carpio were dragged into the alleged smuggling and corruption at the BOC. Both attended the hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Com-

URGENT Lot For Sale AMOROS, TALAKAGAN 2, EL SALVADOR, MISAMIS ORIENTAL near Divine Mercy 450 per square meter Please Contact: Susan Ausan 0995-456-3035/0906-348-6982 LOCATION:

LOCATION:

GUSA PATAG, OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL 350 per square meter.

Please Contact: Meguila Alvez 0995-854-6448/0926-628-8563 LOCATION:

BADIANGON, MOLUGAN, EL SALVADOR, MISAMIS ORIENTAL 400 per square meter (5,731 square meters) Please Contact: Meguila Alvez 0995-854-6448/0926-628-8563

HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember.Take note, mercy and compassion was the ultimate message of Pope Francis when he was here in our country, Philippines. But there is no wrong of having pity to anyone because it indicates that you sympathize with them in spirit. This is what I realized; having mercy is not enough unless this

Bro. Edcel L. Closas is converted into actions that make the difference.

Held...

mation resources and services to satisfy the research from page 9 information requirements economic, social or political; of its clientele. (Shaine Mae peace and order prevails all R. Nagtalon/PIA MisOcc) over the ASEAN, which is foundational to economic growth and social develop- from page 12 ment and that the ASEAN Mayor Tan and Dr. Tan is ready to face challenges, present the official 25*50 including calamities and scarf to DOT ASec Alegre and director Unchuan. The disasters.

The info session also scarf is an Asian tradition included basic photography of welcoming guest and and social media for gov- visitors from other places. ernment for information The color blue represents truth, loyalty & wisdom. officers. (JMOR/PIA10) Printed on its extreme ends are the logos of Tanfrom page 9 gub City’s 25*50 Commisreports, journal and in- sion with the number “25” house magazines on eco- representing the 25 years of nomic and financial matters the four core programs of and disseminates them to Tangub, namely, the Christpromote its Economic and mas Symbols Festival, Ms. Financial learning program Tangub City Tourism, Dalit and greater transparency Festival & Sinanduloy Culin its operations, she said. tural Troupe. The number Meanwhile, Ozamiz, a “50” represents the 50 years city created by Republic of Tangub as a city, and Act 321 on July 16, 1948, in the 55 stars above these its desire to provide access numbers represent the 55 to quality information for barangays. (Shaine Mae R. its constituents, operates Nagtalon/PIA Misocc) a public library with the mandate of continuously acquiring information resources to meet the research and information resources to meet the research and information needs of the community.

Ozamiz also recognizes that it is mutually beneficial to exchange and share infor-

Silver...

Launch...

OROFIESTA TRADING SERVICES, INC. TEL. #S: 0998-991-3742 - Smart / 0917-720-3742 - Globe

PURCHASING OFFICER

MDN: Dec. 20, 2017-Jan. 3, 2018

ZONE 3, CROSSING HIGHWAY, TEAKWOOD HILLS, AGUSAN, CDOC

RPN Radyo Ronda Stations Nationwide

CNN Philippines Stations Nationwide CNN Philippines TV-9 Manila CNN Philippines TV-12 Baguio CNN Philippines TV-12 Dagupan CNN Philippines TV-26 Tarlac CNN Philippines TV-10 Iriga CNN Philippines TV-4 Iloilo

CNN Philippines TV-8 Bacolod CNN Philippines TV-9 Cebu CNN Philippines TV-5 Cag. de Oro CNN Philippines TV-5 Zamboanga CNN Philippines TV-7 GenSan CNN Philippines TV-9 Davao

DZBS 1368 Baguio DZRL 639 Batac DZTG 621 Tuguegarao DZKI 1332 Iriga DYKW 936 Binalbagan DYKB 1404 Bacolod DYKC 675 Cebu DXKO 1368 Cagayan de Oro DXKS 1080 Surigao DXKD 1053 Dipolog DXKP 1377 Pagadian DXXX 1008 Zamboanga DXKT 1071 Davao DXDX 693 General Santos

FB BUDGETEL SUITES Zone 3, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City [088] 3231924 / 0975-714-2125

RIGHT COMFORT WITHIN YOUR BUDGET!

ROOM RATES

ROOM TYPE SINGLE --------------------------------------- SINGLE ROOM ----------------------------- DOUBLE STANDARD ------------------- DELUXE ---------------------------------------- DELUXE TWIN BED ----------------- FAMILY DELUXE ------------------------ 12 HOURS

RATE 350.00 450.00 650.00 700.00 750.00 850.00

FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: +63917-712-1424 • +63947-893-5776 E-Mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

Zero... from page 1

earners will be implemented in 2018,” said computer shop owner Maria Fe Brazil, 46, of Patpat, Malaybalay City.

Former television reporter Roy Perfuma, a university history educator, said he expected the allocated infrastructure projects in the province would be in full swing next year, given the “build, build, build agenda of the Duterte administration.”

He said he is looking at the Bukidnon Domestic Airport in Don Carlos town and the proposed P500-million provincial sports complex as examples.

“This would mean greater job opportunities for those in the construction sector,” he added.

Manolo Fortich town mayor Clive Quiño said he wished to see his municipality as the site of the first Public Economic Zone in the province and a preferred investment site.

He said they envisioned a tourism hub, which involves not just the able capitalist but also the barangays and the marginalized sectors.

“More importantly, I wish to see every sector of society more empowered and actively participating in making Manolo Fortich as a community inhabited by happy, peace-loving and responsible citizenry,” Quiño added.

Engr. Winnie Angit, municipal planning and development officer of Kitaotao, said he sees a robust local economy because of the influx of investment for support infrastructure and utilities for agriculture, manufacturing and social services sector.

Broadcaster and businessman Armando Benabaye, of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP)Bukidnon chapter, said he looks forward to “faster development” in Bukidnon in 2018.

Dr. Lourdes G. dela Torre, a Maramag-based educator and peace advocate, said Bukidnon is observed to be developing fast using the modernist perspective.

She added that lots of infrastructures are in place to cater to the needs of investors for a “favorable investment climate”. She said this climate includes the presence of better roads, bridges and stable power supply.

Samuel Langub, public information officer of Valencia City, sent insights while covering the impact of tropical storm “Vinta” in his area. He said he expects “more investors, more employment opportunities, more productive agriculture sector, more infrastructure and eco-tourism in the province.”

Perfuma added that that government should pay immediate attention on infrastructures badly damaged

by TS Vinta, citing the old Batangan bridge, which was washed out by flood.

Langub said it is the Valencianos’ wish that the old bridge will be included as priority in the agenda of the provincial government as well as the national government.

But Felix Vergara, board member of the First Bukid-

non Electric Cooperative (Fibeco), said the energy sector, especially the electric cooperatives as distribution utilities, has to brace for possible exponential increase in electricity bill due to the implementation of the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN). This he said is due to increased tax levy on imported fossil fuel like coal.

He, however, maintained that there is good prospect for the province as bullish investors are coming in. “[This means] more energy sales,” he added.

Vergara noted that two other game changers are the Bukidnon Domestic Airport in Don Carlos town and the Pulangi hydroelectric power plant in Kibawe.

Dr. Gloria Ramos, a retired public administration professor, said there should be more investments and production in Bukidnon in 2018. But she lamented the lack of concrete streets in the city.

Roderico Bioco, president of the Bukidnon Kaamulan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (BKCCII), said major power generation investments are coming online but still expected alleged “poor management and bad governance in our electric cooperatives”.

But he is optimistic that the poverty situation will improve with incidence going down or at least “it will plateau” next year.

Bioco said one of his bases is the number of farmers who planted white corn because the prices went up. But he added that the situation in the sugar industry is different where he expects prices to dive. He said planters would likely diversify to other crops.

He welcomed the idea of infusion of P300 million through livelihood projects but he said the challenge is in the quality of intervention that could reach every household whose income is identified below the poverty line.

Bioco said another challenge aside from limited resources is how to prime up the local economy to provide job opportunities.

“We are also relying on private sector investment and national government programs,” he added.

Ta l a an d i g D atu Vi c Migketay Saway said they are expecting that the province’s problem of hunger and poverty would be solved in 2018.

His brother, musician and visual artist Rodelio “Waway” Saway, said they hope that the province will be removed from among the ranks of the poorest provinces in the country.

Emma Molina, of the civil society group Barog Bukidnon, said one way to see if poverty is already solved is that there will be no longer poor persons falling in line asking for cash assistance at the Capitol Grounds.

“Give them permanent livelihood instead,” she added in her insights.

“Bukidnon should no longer be considered as one of the poorest provinces in the Philippines, but the richest,” Molina added.

Quezon City-based Garie

Mon-Wed, January 1-3, 2018 Briones, from Casisang, Malaybalay City, said he wished Bukidnon were not in the list of 20 poorest provinces.

“It’s very embarrassing and could be an indication of how the local government units are poorly managing resources or a lack of foresight or plan,” he added.

Briones, a development worker doing projects in democratic governance, said LGUs could use updated data to address poverty such as community-based management system (CBMS) and align efforts through the framework of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. (Walter I. Balane with a report from Rashia Mae Deva E. Paano/ BukSU Development Communication intern) [BUKIDNON 2018: PUBLIC OUTLOOK SERIES is a community journalism project that seeks to provide space for the public to speak up on the future of the province in 2018. The editorial team sent text messages and sought street interviews with random sources from different sectors in the province from December 25 to 28, 2017. The responses were consolidated and categorized thematically and then used as bases for stories in these pieces. React to waltzib@ gmail.com.]

Vigilant... from page 1

website if it has a Secured Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate. This protects information (such as credit card number, addresses, and password) sent to the website; -- take note of the lock icon in the address bar to confirm legitimacy of the website; -- check the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) at the beginning of the website; -- when providing your personal address, make sure that the URL starts with “https://” and -- check for reviews posted by customers DTI noted that it is best to choose “Cash on Delivery (COD)” as mode of payment for the buyers not to share bank details online.

The agency also warned consumers to beware of fake websites and trying to access personal data.

Consumers should also look for documents such as DTI registration, Securities and Exchange Commission registration, BIR registration, business permit, sales invoice or official receipt, and Food and Drug Administration license of the establishment.

Among the red flags of a fraud online store include websites starting with “http://” instead of “https://”; requiring to submit personal information; and asking for immediate deposit before sending the products. (PNA)

Roque... from page 4

make the kids fully understand that a person’s day-today life in this world can be divided into two categories only---a life with success, and a life with failures. The children must be taught that success and failures are totally dependent on obedience or disobedience to God’s commands which can be found

only in the Bible.

If children are obeying God’s commands, success, victory, and prosperity are sure to come to them, in whatever they do, or in their life’s ambitions. They would be spared of the evils of this world daily, if they sincerely comply with what God commands them in the Bible.

On the other hand, if children are ignorant of, and as consequence, do not obey, God’s commands, they will suffer failures and rebuke in whatever they do or they plan.

They cannot expect even an inch of success, and what they are assured of is destruction.

Their lives would be full of God’s curses, which would bring poverty, dissension, and failures to them all their lives.

-oooFOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com, or post your concerns at www.facebook. com/attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

Thing...

from page 4 We enjoined the ride just the same, but we will make sure we are in touch with rhetorics as it metamorphosis into reality. Hopefully. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

Florante... from page 5

following: • coordinating and implementing a national sports program; • creating equitable opportunities for participation in sports by all sectors; • providing assistance to stakeholders and partners; • supporting the specially talented athletes for high level competitions; and • promoting the development of those physical qualities and moral values which is the basis of sports.

PSC’s vision: A Commission with a unified sports program which will enhance the quality of life of the Filipinos, instill national pride and attain international prestige through excellence in sports.

In view of the vision and mission statement, the PSC will pursue two basic objectives: • Increased participation in sports by Filipinos; and • Excellence in sports performance by Filipinos.

Gleaning from the Sport Commission’s objectives, there has been a transition from its previous focus which did not include programs for out-of-school-youths and the grassroots. But since sports should be made inclusive, drives such as the Batang Pinoy has been in place.

The country should pursue gold medals in the Olympics; nevertheless, this consuming passion for highest awards should not leave someone behind.

Prodigious players are what the country wants to nurture. Thus, every local athlete who competes for national and international

games must get in touch with the likes of Evasco. (For comments, email lucelllarawan@ gmail.com.)

Warns... from page 2

not allowed it (selling and buying of food items), but they also need cash for their other needs,” Manaleseg added.

What the IPDs need, she said, is for the DSWD to have a sustainable cash assistance program so they won’t be forced to sell their donated food packs. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/PNA)

False... from page 2

the residential areas shouting “that there is an incoming tsunami.”

Ybarsabal along with his wife and neighbors fled to Barangay Makiang, a high ground village, where they stayed for hours.

Ybarsabal and his wife fled aboard a motorcycle while the others in tricycles, jeeps and multicab vehicles.

They went home when a relative from this city, whom Ybarsabal has called, advised them that a tsunami is always preceded by a strong earthquake with a deep sea epicenter.

The principal generation mechanism (or cause) of a tsunami is the displacement of a substantial volume of water or perturbation of the sea usually attributed to either earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, glacier calvings or more rarely by meteorites and nuclear tests, according to Wikipedia.

Ybarsabal said the people panicked and as they also noticed the sea water level was low without even verifying whether it was high or low tide at that time.

Aside from Siocon, residents in the nearby town of Baliguian have also fled their homes due to tsunami false alarm.

“The false information just created public disturbance and panic among the constituents of Baliguian,” a public school teacher said on her social media account page.

“If you have just seen how the people have evacuated at night that was so dark,” the teacher lamented.

Lobrigas said appropriate charges should be filed against those people behind the tsunami false alarm that stirred undue panic.

The municipalities of Baliguian and Siocon were greatly affected by the onslaught of Tropical Storm “Vinta” that recently hit the country. (PNA)

Affected... from page 3

“Residents, including motorcycle drivers, cleared the road from dirt on their own,” she described the efforts of villagers to restore passage of roads. She cited that BukSU students living in the area provided them initial information of the situation.

Across the Salug River, Dinlayan said residents told her that around 7.a.m on December 22, water from the river suddenly rose after hearing a loud noise. In seconds, they called their relatives and neighbors to run towards

11

higher ground to seek refuge.

In minutes, the flood washed out their houses and belongings. Dinlayan said the flood did not go higher than the level of their houses but it took a while to subside.

Residents tried to retrieve some house materials and belongings. No one was reported killed in the incident but Dinlayan noted that several residents were hit by flood debris.

“If it had happened at night, all of us might have perished,” one of the village’s leaders told Dinlayan’s team. The team included provincial board member Richard Macas, who accompanied the volunteers to do an ocular inspection. Some of the residents evacuated to Kalagangan proper but many remained in the area after fixing makeshift houses.

Dinlayan said the village is accessible only by motorcycle for hire (habalhabal) or on horseback. Some residents used bamboo rafts via the Salug River.

In Simsimon village, part of San Fernando town, only 5 of the 26 houses are still standing after the area was washed out by flood waters from Salug River and another creek nearby. Dinlayan said the flood also caught residents by surprise. They were unable to save their belongings, including their livestock, which was part of a livelihood program.

“The flood took all our hogs, goats and chicken,” one of the residents told the team.

The residents were lucky the flood did not take casualties, the resident added.

Dinlayan said they were quick to rebuild some temporary shelter by gathering some useful debris, planks of wood, among others.

“But there is much needed.

The residents needed help,” she added.

In an SMS on December 25, Dinlayan said the residents in Panganan appealed for help for their basic needs like food, clothing, cooking pots, blankets and sleeping mats, and medicines.

In Simsimon, she added, the immediate needs include food, clothing, galvanized iron for roofing and nails. She said they also needed soaps and wound and headache medicines.

Dinlayan said priority for clothing is children’s wear as the residents have many children. There was a reported casualty in Kalagangan proper, a five-year-old child covered by mud during landslide, and injuries in nearby villages.

This reporter is yet to obtain a copy of the progress report from the Bukidnon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (PDRRMC). Dinlayan said Macas has coordinated with Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr. for action, who in turn ordered the PDRRMC and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office to respond. PDRRMC coordinator Israel Johann Damasco said via text message they were in San Fernando town as of Tuesday but did not give details.

Dinlayan said that as of Thursday, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office distributed food and other supplies to residents in villages affected by “Vinta” in San Fernando town, including the two villages. (Walter I. Balane / Contributor)

MINDANAO DAILY BUSINESS | ARTS & CULTURE | HEALTH TRAVEL & TOURISM | PEOPLE | REALTY | EVENTS

EDITOR : MARK FRANCISCO

Mon-Wed

feature

January 1-3, 2018

12

Tangub City Christmas Symbols Festival Silver Edition TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental -- Tangub City in Misamis Occidental lighted up its Christmas Symbols Festival 2017 celebrating 25 years with a theme: “Discover the world in Tangub City.”

This year’s festival is even more special as the City kicks-off for the 25th year of the Christmas Symbols festival and the 50th anniversary of Tangub’s cityhood in 2017.

What started to be a simple gathering of the locals in the Tangub City plaza 25 years ago with the first couple Mayor Philip T. Tan and Dr. Jennifer Tan has transformed simple community into a promising world class Christmas destination.

For the past 25 years, millions have witnessed how Tangub give all in celebrating Christmas. From what started as single Christmas tree to amuse a young wife who have just recently relocated to Tangub, the Christmas Symbol festival

has grown into the biggest single attraction in Northern Mindanao during the Yuletide season.

In his opening remarks and christmas message, mayor Philip Tan said this is the longest running festival in our country and this is the dedication of our people in Tangub to celebrate Christmas, the best way we can.

In her message, Regional Director of Tourism Marie Elaine S. Unchuan says “this festival is a source of pride not only for our Region but for the whole country.”

She added, this is not only a celebration of Christmas but the celebration of the success of Tangub, its leader and the people who throughout the years have made Tangub City, the model of tourism development it is today.

This is one of the Crown Jewels of Tangub City which is the Christmas Symbol Festival.

DOT Assistant Secretary for Media Relations Events

Frederick Alegre said during the opening of Christmas festival 2017 that his festival celebration allows us to express our gratitude to the Almighty God and a channel for us to be reminded the value of sharing, caring and loving our brothers and sisters especially this Yuletide season.

Asec. Alegre added, this day is very significant as the City is also celebrating its 25th years as one of the major festivals in the country listed in our yearly calendar of events and constantly bringing honor and prestige to the region and the Department of tourism as well.

This region is very much fortunate to have this event here in Tangub City every December, because it has already became part of a family tradition to spend their time here to enjoy Christmas in a more interesting and enjoyable way unique to the City, says Asec Alegre.

St ar t i ng 2 0 1 2 , T he

Tangub City in Misamis Occidental lights up its Christmas Symbols Festival 2017 celebrating 25 years with a theme: “Discover the world in Tangub City” which kicksoff for the 25th year of the Christmas Symbols festival and the 50th anniversary of Tangub’s city hood in 2017 on 1 December 2017. (Shaine Mae R. Nagtalon/PIA MisOcc)

Christmas Symbols Festival of Tangub started to bring the world to Tangub through as the theme Discover the World in Tangub

was adopted. Since then the concept became a big hit and so part of the tradition of the Christmas Festival is to show case the Tangubanon

Creativity and ingenuity through the construction of Landmarks from all over the world.

See silver, page 10