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C OMPETITIONS and other fun-filled events will highlight the celebration of the 6th Kuyamis Festival as it kicks off at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol grounds today Monday,
January 7. Governor Bambi Emano together with Board Member and vice guvernatorial candidate Prexy Elipe will lead the heads of 44 strong Capitol departments and
employees in today’s kick off of the Kuyamis Festival 2019, January 7. The Provincial Tourism Department, headed by Atty. Jeffrey Saclot, is organizing the weeklong festivities with
several activities are lined up to make it a fun-filled and memorable experience for both local and foreign tourists. There will be nightly See KUYAMIS, page 11
Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano (left) shakes the hands of the Ms. Kuyamis 2019 candidates during the swimsuit competition at Lohas airport hotel in Laguindingan recently. photo by gerry lee gorit
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Bombo managers gather in Iloilo - Bombo Radyo Philippines station managers from 24 key cities nationwide to attend TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TLMC) 2019 in Iloilo City - Bombo Music Festival now on its 2nd Year… bigger, grander! BOMBO Radyo Philippines, an Ilonggo-home grown brand that has continued to make the radio broadcasting landscape exciting and relevant to the Filipinos, bares its trade secrets as it holds its Top Level Management Conference in Iloilo City from January 6 to 12, 2019. Dr. Rogelio M. Florete, the Chairman of 31 strong AM & FM radio stations located in 24 key cities disclosed that Bombo Radyo’s continued airwave dominance is borne out of its culture, discipline and work habits to be able to offer to the Filipino people - the singular brand of Bombo Radyo. As the torched is passed on to Ms. Margaret Ruth C. Florete, the Network’s President/CEO, Bombo Radyo formally launches the “Digital Bombo Radyo Experience” for this year’s TLMC Theme to highlight the Bombo Mobile App. With Bombo Radyo’s strong and relevant content on your cell phones, everyone can continue to listen to and interact with his favorite Bombo Radyo and Star FM Station, via the Bombo Mobile App, even outside your homes and anywhere in the world. It is with great pride that Ms. Florete, also invites all music loving Filipinos to personally witness the Bombo Music Festival for the live performances of the 12 Finalists on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium
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of the Central Philippines University. A 30- piece Bombo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Gerardo Muyuela will ensure an evening of enthralling musical experience that will spotlight the musical talents from all over the country, the best of almost 1,000 entries submitted to Bombo Radyo or Star FM stations nationwide. A prestigious Board of Judges will select this year’s BMF Champion who will bring home bigger prizes and whose musical compositions will be played in all Bombo Radyo and Star FM Stations nationwide. This year’s jury is composed of Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, the preeminent musician and National Artist in Music; Mr. Jim Paredes of the musically-gifted APO Hiking Society, Fr. Jun Borres, a noted Jesuit musician, Isabelle de Leon, matinee idol, singer and artist; and Rivermaya lead singer and artist Jason Fernandez who was also a “The Voice” finalist.
Trisikad driver Oro chamber prexy urges massive info stabbed to death drive on ‘Traslacion’ cp signal jamming By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent
ILIGAN CITY -- A trisikad driver died after he was stabbed several times by his friend, around 10:00 o’clock in the evening of Thursday, January 3, at Rabago Subdivision in Barangay Villaverde, here. The victim was identified as Aga Gapul, 39, of Barangay Tambacan while the suspect named Jessie
Manugas, 35, is a watchman, temporarily residing at Barangay Saray. Police initial investigation bared that Gapul and Manugas’ wife, Marisa, 32, were walking at a park in Villaverde when the suspect arrived on board a motorcycle. “The suspect confronted the victim but the latter ran and was chased by the
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By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent
THE president of the largest group of small-scale entrepreneurs in the city (Cag de Oro Chamber of Commerce) expressed her reservation on the plan of the government to cut phone signals during the five-hour-long Black Nazarene traslacion on January 9 here in Cagayan de Oro. In a phone interview,
Oro Chamber president Irene Floro urged the government to embark on a massive information drive so all stakeholders – providers and consumers alike – could prepare ahead and forge transactions before the outage. It can be recalled that the city government and the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) already separately announced that
signals of both Globe and Smart-enabled cellphones within the vicinity o the city will be frozen during the procession which will start at 5:00 a.m. this Wednesday. The procession that traverses from the mouth of the St. Augustine Cathedral towards Velez St. and on to CM Recto Avenue at the entrance of the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene is expected to draw more
than 200,000 people and is expected to last for more than four hours. Cocpo deputy director for operations Supt. Robert delos Reyes said authorities deemed it a security risk if cellphones are operational within the vicinity and duration of the said religious event and requested the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) See DRIVE, page 11
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Davao cops net 18 wanted persons in ‘Oplan Kalinaw’ DAVAO CITY -- Police nabbed 18 individuals with warrants of arrest during the “Oplan Kalinaw” anticriminality drive in Barangay 76-A Bucana here Thursday. Chief Insp. Jason Baria, spokesperson of Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 (Davao region), identified the arrested individuals as Bryce Byle Balwis Maturan for Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC); Herald Bong E. Cuevas for child abuse; Richard F. Mananday for qualified theft; Paul A. Litoy for illegal drugs; Abdul Ibraheem Morata Allong for rape; Christian Paul Albon Capisnon alias Polpol for robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons; Romel Thamsiy Alvarez for homicide; Rutchel Sangria Sua-An for slight physical injuries; Alfredo dela Peña for illegal drugs; Rey Marangga Puliran for violation of VAWC; Aldent Francis Caringuit Simbulas for acts of lasciviousness; Dindo Wayan Bonlain for statutory rape (sexual assault); Edward Farell Santi for murder; Rogelio Borja Armodia for
illegal gambling; Darryl Dumaquita Camarote for murder; Tonacao for attempted rape; Jessie Eklig for violation of the law against child abuse; and James Suam Liton for car theft. “Oplan Kalinaw” is designed to conduct profiling of transient residents in urban poor communities in the city, manhunt operation and arrest of wanted persons hiding in communities, conduct community outreach, and community empowerment through education. Baria said the operation resulted in the profiling of 1,616 residents, while a total of 849 residents availed of the free medical check-up, supplemental food feeding, and 587 persons received free medicines and vitamins. Chief Supt. Marcelo C Morales, PRO-11 director, said Friday local police units remain committed to “further upgrade the peace and order condition of the city through our anticriminality campaigns and programs while enhancing delivery of public service to the community.” (Rhoda Grace Saron/PNA)
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Cristobal Dimpo Jikiri alias Ustadz Gulam Jikiri (left), a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) and the thrid most wanted person in Davao Region, is being fingerprinted by a police officer following his arrest on Friday in Pantukan, Compostela Valley province. Photo courtesy of PRO-11
‘Most wanted’ BIFF member falls in ComVal DAVAO CITY -- Police arrested a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) at a checkpoint in the Compostela Valley town of Pantu-
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kan Friday afternoon. Chief Insp. Jason Baria, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office 11 (Davao region), said Cristobal Dimpo Jikiri, also known as Ustadz Gulam Jikiri, is listed as the third “most wanted” BIFF member in the region. Baria said Jikiri, 71, is a Davao Oriental-based member of the BIFF, a breakaway faction of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS). Jikiri, who is wanted for murder, was heading back to Davao Oriental when arrested at a checkpoint in Barangay Tambongon, Pantukan, he said. Before the arrest, police
said Jikiri was sighted several times at his brother’s residence in Tambongon. Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, PRO-11 director, said the arrest of Jikiri was part of the government’s continuous campaign against terrorist elements. Morales noted that police units in the region have been carrying out arrest warrants against wanted persons, even during the holiday season. Two hours before New Year ’s Eve, police arrested murder suspects Robert Calipsan, Jobert Dinglasa Calipsan, and Jeccris Calipsan Dinglasa in Digos City. On Thursday, Davao City policemen also arrested 18 persons wanted for various crimes. (PNA)
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DAVAO CITY -- There was Bong Go, now there is also Bong Ghost! Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Saturday laughed off the fake news being spread via Twitter that an Armed Forces of the Philippines helicopter he was riding in had crash-landed in Albay. Go accompanied President Rodrigo Duterte when the Chief Executive conducted an aerial inspection of the damage caused by Tropical Depression Usman in the Bicol region, particularly in Camarines Sur. “Multo po ito ni Bong Go na kausap ninyo (This Bong Go you are speaking to is a ghost),” Go said in jest during a radio interview when asked to comment about the report of the supposed crash landing. “Let’s pray for him. Dis is bong Ghost texting you,” he also said in a text message to reporters and friends. Go is in Quezon as guest of honor at the grand alumni homecoming of the Recto Memorial National High School. Turning serious, he said he is not afraid to die for the country in service to his fellow Filipinos. “Pag panahon mo na, panahon mo na. Sabi nga ni Pangulong Duterte parati sakin yan. Di ako takot mamatay, basta para sa pag serbisyo sa kapatid nating Pilipino (When it’s your time, it’s your time. That’s what President Duterte tells me. I am not afraid to die, especially if it is in service See LAUGHS, page 9
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Let there be light
FDC Mismais Power Corporation (FDC Misamis), one of Mindanao’s biggest power producer, gifted 29 “poorest” of the poor families in different localities in Bukidnon Province with electrical wirings (kuryente) so they may have lights on Christmas. FDC Misamis’ “kuryente” gift-giving activity is in collaboration with Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative’s (BUSECO), boosting the latter’s Light A House Program” (LAHP). “I am thankful that FDC Misamis responded to our call for help through our LAHP aimed at electrifying the remaining 12,000 unserved households within our franchise areas in Bukidnon,” said BUSECO’s OIC General Manager Christopher Dulfo. Dulfo, though, clarified that LAHP is not yet part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) and National Electrification Administration’s (NEA) Rural Electrification Program (REP). “It’s just our very own generic initiative.” he quipped. D u lfo expl aine d t hat BUSECO has already available electrical posts and lines in certain remote areas. “But since the people there can’t afford to pay for some charges with BUSECO and local government unit (LGU) for several permits needed before the power installa-
tion commences, and most can’t also afford to buy for electrical wirings and meter reader, they, therefore, remain unenergized until now.” Each household, Dulfo said, must prepare, at least, P7,000 for connection fees and electrical wirings and meter reader. Dulfo said some sells their animals like cows, carabaos or pigs just to have money to pay for their respective electrical connection. With LAHP, he stressed, BUSECO and the Manolo Fortich LGU waived all the charges for anyone who wishes to have immediate access to electricity. FDC Misamis then took care of electrical wirings and other required materials. “Indeed, the Christmas celebration of our beneficiaries are merrier and memorable,” Dulfo added. BRIGHTER CHRISTMAS “What a brighter Christmas for our family!” said Chimbe Agoy-oy, whose simple abode in Sitio Tumampong, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich town was chosen as one of the household-recipients of FDC Misamis’ Christmas “kuryente” gift package. “At last, after 34 years, subong lang g’yud kami magkakuryente,” she said in jest. “Salamat sa FDC Misamis. Salamat sa BUSECO,” Angelie Sapio-Bautista,
daughter of LAHP’s beneficiary Jhonny Sapio, Sr. can’t help but exclaim “thanks to FDC Misamis and BUSECO for such a wonderful Christmas gift to my father.” She said her father, who is 60 years old now, is very much happy to see light coming from an electric bulb (inside their house) for the very first time in his life. “We’re very happy. We can study well now,” reacted 7-year-old Prince Hubert Cajardo and 9-year-old Jessebel Agoy-oy, who are cousins and both pupils of Sankanan, Elementary School in Manolo Fortich. The good thing about this program is we can now buy television set, among other appliances, said Ademar Alicda, 28, another LAHP beneficiary. The household of Prince, Jessebel and Alicda are among the five LAHP’s beneficiaries in Sitio Tumampong, Brgy. Tankulan, Manolo Fortich. Some 24 others are in the localities of Malaybalay City, Lantapan, Sumilao, Impasugong, Baungon and Malitbog, all still in Bukidnon. MAKING IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS POSSIBLE FDC Utilities, Inc. (FDCUI) and FD C Misamis President Juan Eugenio L. Roxas, meanwhile, said they are trying their very best to also serve people outside their host communities.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT. FDC Misamis Power Corporation and BUSECO employees with the beneficiaries of Light A House Program (LAHP) in Sitio TumampOng, Brgy. Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon after the ceremonial switch-on held on December 18, 2018.photo supplied
FDC Misamis, a whollyowned subsidiary of FDCUI, the utilities and power arm of the Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) conglomerate, which operates a 3x135-MW circulating fluidized bed coal thermal power plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, is one of the power suppliers of BUSECO. “We’re now starting to get out of our orb, reaching other depressed communities in Mindanao like these ones in Bukidnon just to bring them the light they have been longing for,” Roxas said.
Meanwhile, FDC Misamis’ Community Relations Specialist Analiza Miso said that through the program, “we are making impossible dreams possible for poor people.” Miso added that LAHP is a clear demonstration of FDC Misamis’ and BUSECO’s astounding teamwork for the benefit of the “poorest” of the poor families who, until now, still have no access to electricity. BUSECO’s Board of Directors President Alex Panyaga hailed the coop’s good relationship with the LGU of Manolo Fortich town and
FDC Misamis as well. “If not for the good relationship we’ve cultured with our different stakeholders and power suppliers, maybe, we could not attain this very successful endeavor,” Panyaga said. BUSECO, Dulfo said, needs at least P400-million to power up the remaining 12,000 unserved households within its coverage areas in Bukidnon. “In due time or before President Rodrigo Duterte steps down in 2022, we hope we could make an ultimate realization to this very challenging goal,” Dulfo said.
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PRESIDENT Duterte has again reminded all public offices: cut red tape in all official transactions. What is this thing called red tape? Red tape is a colloquial term for bureaucratic practice of hair splitting or foot dragging. Red tape got its name from the color of the ribbon used in tying voluminous government documents. Simply defined, red tape means going through a lot of official forms and procedures before something
is accomplished. An example of red tape is when you have to fill out annoying forms just to get a driver’s license, applying for a loan with the SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig or getting a copy of your birth certificate from the NSO, now called the Philippine Statistics Authority. 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 Landbank, GSIS, NSA, PagIbig, Philhealth, DENR, NCIP, DPWH, DepEd and so many other agencies of government. There was even a time when people seeking for security papers (Secpa) from the former NSO would camp out outside of its Gusa offices just to be accommodated first the following day. Let’s see if that marching order of President Duterte will be effected (read: fol-
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lowed) by people in government so accustomed of dillydallying at the taxpayers’ expense. 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 See LINE, page 11
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GREETINGS to all the readers and those who followed the CYNOSURE for the past year. It is with optimism that the incoming 2019 would bring us more opportunities, good health, and peace to all of us. This article is specially written to the readers and followers of the CYNOSURE who stood by for the more than 20 years. Actually, the original title of the column was ‘CRIS DIAZ,’ the columnist himself. The preference of using the name as the title was to emphasize that the column was the opinion of the writer alone. It was also done that way to respect the principle of an untrammeled thought.
Using the name as the title also denotes “freedom of personal opinions.” However, the writer changed the title about two years ago, out of monotony. Perhaps, it was time to cease advertising the name (laugh). Once again, it was time to be traditional. Hence, the adoption of the column title. Why CYNOSURE? Readers to as far as Bukidnon wrote to ask what the “cynosure” is all about. According to Meriam Webster, if the Cynosure (pronounced as sy-na-shoor) is used to mean as a guide, or as a direction, its first letter should be Capitalized. The English Oxford Dic-
tionary said that the first letter of the word cynosure is not capitalized when it is used to describe a person. Thus, Oxford defines ‘cynosure’ as “a person or thing that is a center of attraction and admiration.” The Collins Dictionary disclosed that the etymology of cynosure is a Greek word “kynosoura,” dog’s tail, “Kyon” means constellation of Ursa Minor and “Oura” (tail). Howe ve r, f rom t he writer’s point of view, the CYNOSURE is an opinion that guides the readers. It is an idea in writing form intended to guide the readers, especially public officials, about important issues that
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need to be addressed. In other words, the CYNOSURE is an “eye-opener.” The opinions are informative issues, whether controversial or not, that intends to educate the readers. The CYNOSURE also entertains the reader’s raves and rants, especially coming from those without access to the power that be. Actually, the CYNOSURE’s ultimate objective is to serve the best interest of the largest sector of the community. It serves as the voice of the unheard and the outlet of the people’s frustrations. See STRIVES, page 11
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Mutation of politics into enterprise
WHEN politicians transmute politics from its pristine state of being the art of governance into a business enterprise that it becomes ugly and bloody at times. The late Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe desired to serve his towns mate in Daraga, Albay as their mayor after his term as congressman expires June 30 of this year. He filed his certificate of candidacy for that position in this year’s midterm elections. Late last year’s survey results, as reported, showed Batocabe beating the incumbent, Mayor Carlwyn Baldo, in the race. Interestingly, Baldo was originally elected as the town’s vice mayor and only became mayor by virtue of the law of succession when the mayor died
of natural causes. But becoming the town’s mayor apparently made him obsessed in holding on to the post that became his due to succession. Last Dec. 22, Batocabe was gunned down by six assailants while on his way out of the covered court where he spearheaded a Christmas gift giving activity for senior citizens in one of Daraga’s remote villages. His police escort, SPO2 Orlando Diaz, was also shot dead by the same assailants. Surrendered and arrested suspects testified that Batocabe’s decision to seek the mayoral post of Daraga angered Baldo for his continued hold of the post was under threat. The suspects who are now under police custody claimed that
the murder of Batocabe was hatched by Baldo since August of last year yet. What an eschewed way to push one’s desire to serve his towns mate. The intention to hang on to his post to enable him to serve his constituents may sound laudable. But the manner by which he intended to reach his political objective is downright evil. Why did he do this unthinkable act? Apparently because he has turned politics, which is the art of governance, into a business enterprise. When the concept of politics is transmuted into such governance becomes the politician’s property. Legally, property is the source of the owner’s income that is why the law looks at one’s employment as his
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property for it gives the employee his much needed income. And for this reason an employee cannot just be fired from his job without due process of law. Many a crime had been committed by property owners who felt threatened of being deprived or stripped of their property. Even siblings will not hesitate to defend with their life by taking the life of the other if they feel they are being denied of their ownership of shared properties. How many co-owners of shared properties who parted ways because they could not agree on how to equitably share the income See POLITICS, page 11
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Endearing as Ever All-new Suzuki Swift THE all-new Swift boasts a daring transformation while retaining old features that Filipinos loved—strong shoulders, blacked-out A-pillars for wrap-around windows, dynamic sidewindow treatment and distinctive vertically arranged lamps. These are complemented by a black interior with a white pearl accent and a dimple pattern to create a fresher look. To emphasize the sporty and confident look, the well-loved hatchback is now shorter, lower and wider with a muscular structure. The compact dimensions guarantee easy handling but do not compromise comfort. The vehicle’s luggage space has been expanded by 54L for more storage capacity than the previous model. To deliver superior fuel efficiency, the new Swift adopts continuously variable transmission (CVT), which makes driving smoother and gear change shock-free for better acceleration at low speeds and improved fuel economy at high speeds. The all-new Swift boasts of Suzuki’s new-generation platform, HEARTECT. The continuous frame resulting from the comprehensive overhaul of the vehicles’
underbody structure and component layout increases underbody stiffness. The highly rigid yet light body helps improve vehicle performance. The new smooth curving form also effectively disperses impact energy throughout the car body in case of a collision. Its structure is specially designed to feature Total Effective Control Technology to absorb impact and mitigate
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injury in case of a pedestrian accident. It is also equipped with dual airbags for maximum passenger protection. “We introduced a new- generation platform and engineered a completely new chassis, body structure and powertrain with a new body structure. We set out to create a car that would let people experience a new level of excitement like never before! The instant See SWIFT, page 11
Crouching Rider, Hidden Passion - Suzuki GSX-R150 LIKE most of my fellow moto scribes, my passion for two-wheeled machines had led me on a path where I get to make a living out of riding bikes. In this line of work though, even a fanatic motorcycle enthusiast like myself will at times become jaded due to the sheer number of test units that pass through my garage. Similarly, our daily riding to and fro the office sometimes may feel like a chore as it becomes as mundane as simply getting from point A to point B. Thankfully, Suzuki has something that could probably be prescribed to treat anyone suffering
from this condition, the GSX-R150. Strictly speaking, the Suzuki GSX-R150 is not a “sporty commuter” but in fact is a light weight sport bike. Staying true to its racing DNA, this entrylevel GSX-R shares most of the characteristics of its bigger siblings, save for its relatively modest 147.3 cc single cylinder engine. Don’t be fooled though, Suzuki did an excellent job of squeezing out every bit of power from the small but capable mill. It is able to produce 14.1 kw at 10,500 RPM and 14 Nm of torque at 9,000 RPM. Another great feat See RIDER, page 11
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El Niño phenomenon this year. “Short-maturing, highyielding, and resilient varieties of crops should be utilized, alongside efficient water management systems,” they said. The economic team said rice prices are projected to decline by as much as PHP7 per kilo with the expected signing into law of the Rice Tariffication Bill this year. “We recognize, however, that this favorable effect can only be sustained if there are more players in the rice market, starting from production and financing to post harvest and trading,” they added. The NEDA, DOF and DBM also underscored the need for the Philippine Competition Commission to be vigilant in curbing anti-competitive behavior, particularly in the rice market. “In the fisheries sector, the government is strengthening its crackdown against TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN. Motorists take time out to relax and enjoy the scenery at a convenience store named 24/7 illegal fishing. Ten out of with an all too familiar logo on Friday, 4 January 2019. This is along the newly opened paved highway connecting the 13 fishing grounds in Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon via the municipality of Talakag. In the background is the Kitanglad mountain
By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN
MANILA -- The government’s economic managers on Friday vowed to continue working towards further reining in the prices of commodities, even as the country’s inflation rate has already declined to a sevenmonth low of 5.1 percent in December. “Nonetheless, we continue to exert all efforts to bring inflation within the government’s target range of 2 to 4 percent, and ensure price stability all year round. While we can say that the worst seems over given the signs of easing price pressures, we continue to be vigilant of possible risks,” they said in a statement. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) noted that ensuring sufficient supply of rice and other major agricultural products from local sources remains crucial over the near term, especially with the looming
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Republic of the Philippines RGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BUKIDNON Tenth Judicial Region Branch ____ Malaybalay City IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF THE SECOND CERTIFICATE OF THE LIVE BIRTH OF AIZA MELISTON TITAR AT THE MALAYBALAY CITY LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE REGISTRY NO. 2004-2056, THE CORRECTION OF THE FIRST CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH, REGISTRY NO. 2002-4633, PARTICULARY HER DATE OF BIRTH FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 TO SEPTEMBER 12. 1990 AND THE DATE OF MARRIAGE OF PARENTS FROM “FORGOTTEN” TO AUGUST 29, 1979,
SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 4126-18
AIZA MELISTON TITAR Represented by her mother ETHEL M. TITAR Petitioner -versus -
BOBBY TIMONERA
3rd airline for Hajj ok’d DAVAO CITY -- Saudi Arabia has set aside its two airline policy for Filipinos wanting to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Dr. Dimapuno Datu
Republic of the Philippines Province of davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS
THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON Defendant. X--------------------------------------------------X
OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
PETITION PETITIONER AIZA MELISTON TITAR, duly represented by her mother ETHEL M. TITAR, assisted by the Public Attorneys Office thru the undersigned counsel unto this Honorable Court most respectfully avers: 1. That Petitioner AIZA MELISTON TITAR is Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, duly represented by her mother Ethel M. Titar of the same address, whereas defendant is sued as nominal party in her official capacity as in charge in the custody of all records, information, status and facts of birth of every citizen within her territorial jurisdiction who holds his office at the City Hall of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, whereat they may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court relative to this petition; 2. That the facts of birth of the petitioner were first registered at the Local Civil Registrar of Malaybalay City, Registry No. 2002-4633 with her date of birth as September 12, 1988 and the date of marriage of parents as FORGOTTEN instead of the correct AUGUST 29, 1979; 3. That her mother Ethel M. Titar registered petitioner’s facts of birth at the Local Civil Registry of Malaybalay City, Registry No. 2004-2056 with her correct date birth September 12, 1990 and the correct date of her marriage to petitioner’s father which is AUGUST 29, 1979; 4. That to prove all these matters, hereto attached as Annex “A” is her first Certificate of Live Birth (Registry No. 2002-4633), as Annex “B” is her second Certificate of Live Birth ( Registry No. 2004-2056), as Annex “C” is the Voter Certification of the petitioner, As Annex “D” is the 1st page of the College Transcript Records of petitioner, as Annex “E” is the PHILHEALTH member Data record of petitioner, as Annex “F” is the certificate of Marriage of petitioner’s parents, as Annex “G” is the Barangay Certificate of Indigency of petitioner, as Annex “H” is the Special Power of Attorney of petitioner; 5. That the petitioner has never been charged in any case, whether administrative, civil or criminal before the filing of this petition. PRAYER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is hereby respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that after due notice and hearing an Order shall be issued: A. Ordering the Local Civil Registrar of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and the Philippine Statistics Office to cancel the Civil Registry No. 2004-2056 which is the second Certificate of Live Birth of AIZA MELISTON TITAR. B. Ordering the correction in the first Certificate of Live of petitioner, Registry no. 2002-4633 particularly her date birth from September 12, 1988 to September 12, 1990 and the date of marriage of parents from FORGOTTEN to AUGUST 29, 1979; C. Other relief just and equitable under the premise are likewise prayed for. MOST RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED. City of Malaybalay, June 4, 2018. PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Malaybalay City District Office (SGD.) VOLTAIRE C. MOJICA Public Attorney III Roll No. 45642/March 23, IBP O.R. No.986856/Bukidnon TIN No.927428758 MCLE Compliance No. VI-00OPHD
Ramos Jr., director of the external relations of the National Commission on Filipino Muslims, said on Friday the decision was reached during a meeting between NCMF officials led
In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the MEDARDO C. CONSTANTINO has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “MENARDO” to “MEDARDO” in the Birth Certificate of MENARDO CARMONA CONSTANTINO who was born on June 08, 1960 at Digos, Davao and whose parents are Cresencio Constantino and Leonila Carmona. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 17, 2019.
(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar
MDN: Jan. 7 & 14, 2019
Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RUBY JANE T. OPONG has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “ALECXIS CASHOFIAH BLESSEL” to “ALECXIS” in the Birth Certificate of ALECXIS CASHOFIAH BLESSEL OPONG ESCANDOR who was born on 06 April 2015 at DSPH, Digos City, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Joel M. Escandor and Ruby Jane T. Opong. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 23, 2029.
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(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar
by Secretary Saidamen Pangarungan and Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr. Sharief Housnie in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Datu Ramos also attended the meeting. “Historically, only the airline carrier of the KSA, Saudia Airlines, and the Philippine Airlines were allowed as transportation of the Filipino piligrims,” he said. But Pangarungan, Datu Ramos said, argued that many Filipinos wanting to perform the Hajj were in difficult financial situation, especially with the Marawi siege. “It was agreed upon to allow another airline to be used by the Philippine pilgrims for 2019. Airfare rates of the third company is significantly lower compared to both Saudia and PAL,” he added. He did not identify the third airline though. Datu Ramos also said aside from approving a third airline, the Saudi government also pledged that Filipino pilgrims will be accommodated in five-star hotels. In the past, Filipino pilgrims would suffer from second rate accommodation as they fulfill one of Islam’s five pillars. “After finalizing the issues and concerns, the See AIRLINE, page 11
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Zambo City ready to roll out P4.2-B budget ZAMBOANGA CITY--Mayor Maria Isabelle ClimacoSalazar expressed optimism as she announced the city government is now prepared to roll out the PHP4.2billion executive budget for 2019. “We are very thankful because we will be rolling out the PHP4.2 billion 2019 budget,” Salazar said. Salazar said this year’s budget includes increases in the allowances of 460 barangay health workers, 90 barangay nutrition scholars, 350 daycare workers and 980 “barangay tanods” (village watchmen). The salary of janitorial and security services will also be increased in compliance with existing labor laws. However, Salazar warned private security agencies serving the city government to pay their security guards on time lest the city will cancel their contracts. This came after the mayor was informed that one of the security agencies providing protection services for the city was seven months delayed in paying the salary of its guards. The 2019 budget likewise includes an appropriation
for the implementation of the fourth tranche of the salary standardization law for all city government employees. The amount of PHP25 million has been allocated for sports equipment, PHP20 million for the grandstand that will be opened this year; purchase of 700 television units for special education classes; PHP40 million for agricultural development; and PHP50 million for the tricycle modernization program. Also allocated in the 2019 budget are increases in burial and medical assistance and other social services programs, free admission to cinemas for senior citizens, PHP18 million for senior See LAND, page 11 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on October 25, 2018 the Heirs of JOAQUIN ESMADE EAYTE and ROSITA HINGCO EAYTE who died on April 09, 2003 and August 31, 2018 respectively in Panabo City have executed an Extra-Judicial Settlement over the properties of the deceaseds covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-11890 and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-104547 situated in the Barrio of Nanyo, Panabo City, before Notary Public RAUL O. TOLENTINO per Doc. No. 317; Page No. 65; Book No. L, Series of 2018. MDN: Dec 24, 31, 2018 & Jan 7, 2019
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to our Filipino brothers),” he said. “Wala akong magagawa kung may mga nais na may mangyaring masama sa amin pero gaya ng laging sinasabi ni Pangulong Duterte, kapag oras mo na, oras mo na (I cannot do anything about those who want something bad to happen to us, but like the President said – if it’s your time, it’s your time),” he added. Go also gave a message to those spreading fake
news, saying he will pray for them. “Kasama po ni Saint C h r i s t op h e r n a i s a n g martyr, ipagdadasal ko po kayo. Karma na ang bahalang bumuwelta sa mga nagpakalat ng aniya’y fake news at nagdarasal na may mamatay (With Saint Christopher the martyr, I will pray for you. Those
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vision screen grab of an ABS-CBN report on the November 22, 2018 crashlanding of a helicopter carr ying Rep. Anthony Bravo and former House Secretary General Cesar Pareja but changed the label to say: “AFP chopper sakay si former SAP Bong Go nag crash land sa Albay.” (PR)
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER Oroquieta City City of Good Life January 3, 2019
NOTICE OF TIME FOR PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX CALENDAR YEAR 2019
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PEDRO S. LIBARNES, who died on 12 October 2016 at Arizona, United States of America and survived by his legal heirs; at the time of his death, the deceased left some properties more particularly described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 61-C, Psd-10-001494, being a portion of Lot 61, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre), situated in the Barrio of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE; made and executed by and between; ELSIE G. LIBARNES, MA. LOURDES L. MILLALOS, EUGENE G. LIBARNES and JOSEPH DEXTER G. LIBARNES, represented by MARICELLE G. LIBARNES, of legal age, Filipinos, and all residents Block 37, Lot 14, Xavier Heights, Cagayan de Oro City; as per Doc. No. 230; Page No. 46; Book No. 1; Series of 2018.
who spread fake news and pray that someone dies, will eventually meet their karma),” he said. The Twitter account of the anti-Duterte group GovPH(@AltGovPH) posted on 7:36 a.m. of January 5 read, “Developing: AFP chopper na sakay si Bong Go nag crash land sa Albay.” The post showed a tele-
NOTICE is hereby given served that pursuant to Sections 249 and 250 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as “The Local Government Code of 1991”, the owner of the real property or the person having legal interest therein may pay the basic real property tax and additional tax for Special Education Fund (SEF) due thereon for the calendar year 2019 without interest in four (4) equal installments as follows: 1ST installment – on or before the thirty firsts (31st) of March 2019 2nd installment – on or before the thirtieth (30th) of June 2019 3rd installment – on or before the thirtieth (30th) of September 2019 4th installment – on or before the thirty-first (31st) of December 2019 A ten (10%) percent discount is allowed if the basic real property tax and additional tax accruing to the Special Education Fund are paid on time in accordance with the above prescribed schedule of payment. (SGD.) JOSE LEMUEL M. TORTOLA City Treasurer MDN Jan 7 & Jan 14, 2019
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR City/Municipality: SAN FRANCISCO
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In the 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 the public that SALOME S. CERVANTES, has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SALOME SONEBILON CERVANTES, who was born on NOVEMBER 2, 1985 at San Francisco Agusan del Sur and whose parents are IMELDA R. SONEBILON & EDILBERTO S. CERVANTES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.
(Sgd.) TITA APURA PRADO Municipal Civil Registrar
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from page 6 they see it, the instant they get inside and the instant they step on the accelerator,” said Masao Kobori, Chief Engineer of the all-new Swift. The well-loved Swift has three variants: the GL MT priced at P755,000, GL CVT at P799,000 and the GLX CVT at P899,000. The six color options of the hatchback — Speedy Blue Metallic, Fervent Red, Pure White Pearl, Premium Silver Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic and Super Black Pearl — allow riders to reflect their individuality and personality better.
Rider...
from page 6 of Suzuki engineering is that this rev-happy sport bike runs smoothly at low revs as well. There’s no jerkiness or shuddering even when navigating through congested urban areas at near idle. Clutch pull is delightfully light and engagement is rather progressive. Novice riders, or those who are used to riding scooters won’t have a hard time operating this little crotch rocket. What felt a bit grabby though, is the front disc brake, but I easily got accustomed to it after a short while on the saddle. To be honest, I almost never got to engage the 6th gear as most of my riding is done in the city but whenever an open road presents itself I found myself reaching three-digit speeds in second gear. If that doesn’t break the monotony of your daily commute, I don’t know what will. Please be reminded however, that it is best to test the full potential of the GSX-R150 in the race track because given our road conditions, chances are you’ll run out of tarmac before you ran out gears. Now, let’s talk about ergonomics. It’s a sport bike, what do you expect? The clip-on grips are placed low that you really have to reach for them. The crouched riding stance make sense when you’re on the open highway but it’s really not that bad otherwise. It only bothered me whenever I was stuck in a gridlock. It could be worse. Some sport bikes have their seats slanting downward towards the front. The seat on the GSX-R150 is leveled flat. So while my back maybe complaining, the family jewels at least, weren’t pressed against the fuel tank. Talking about high-pitched tones, the one-into-two muffler set-up of the GSX-R150 almost doesn’t sound like is came from a single cylinder. If the MotoGP inspired color scheme of the demo unit we had is eye-catching, the exhaust note is…ear-catching. Other features that will surely catch your attention include fullLED lighting, a fully digital instrument panel which has a speedometer, a rev counter, an odometer, a trip meter, a fuel gauge and a clock, plus a hi-tech knob in place of an ignition keyhole. With the electronic key in your pocket, just press the knob then turn it as soon as the tiny indicator bulb lights up. Then just thumb the electric starter switch to fire up the engine. With all the technological gadgetry, The GSX-R150 is still reasonably priced at P 156,000 but at that price point I would expect Suzuki to throw in an anti-lock brake system. Especially since this bike is not exactly a slow poke. The GSX-R150 maybe what
we need to re-ignite our passion for riding. I found myself coming up with excuses just to have the chance to take it out for yet another spin, sore back, notwithstanding. That condition, though, can be easily treated.
Kuyamis...
from page 1 cultural presentations from the 23 towns and two cities of the province; booth competition, booth display competition, Farmers’ Market, showdowns, indigenous peoples’ skills competition, cultural music concerts, culture and arts exhibits, horse show, among others highlight the festivity. But the best among the rest is the Search for Miss Kuyamis 2019 represented by 20 lovely, gorgeous and talented candidates. The Miss Kuyamis 2019 Swimsuit Competition was being concluded, December 29, 2018, at the Lohas Airport Hotel in Laguindingan town, hailing Ms. Medina Chella Falconer as the winner. Governor Bambi Emano is inviting everyone to witness the spectacular performances of the talented Misamisnons. Kuyamis Festival is created by Governor Bambi Emano during his very first year of office in a bid to bring Misamis Oriental, its best practices, its hospitable inhabitants, and its very own products not only in the Philippines, but the rest of the world, in line with his flagship program, tourism development. Since 2013, the number of tourists has ballooned to 50 million, creating job and economic opportunities to the unprivileged. Many would say Governor Emano could not make it. But the people rejoice as tourism development efforts have hugely contributed to the decline of poverty incidence in Misamis Oriental from 1 percent in 2017 to 9 percent a year after. “This phenomenal decrease in poverty incidence translates to less fortunate 9,000 people of nearly 900,000 total population of Misamis Oriental are now able to eat three times a day and send their children to college. This is not because of Bambi Emano, we’ve achieve such good result because of the collaborative effort of the provincial government, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, our department heads or the MODHA (Misamis Oriental Department Heads Association), Capitol employees, the police, the army, the national government agencies, and of course our people who are very cooperative and peace-loving citizens,” Governor Emano says during his each and every engagement inside and outside Misamis Oriental. (PR)
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from page 1 suspect and stabbed him several times that resulted to his instantaneous death. The suspect then fled to unknown direction,” PO3 Efriem Baje, investigator of Iligan City Police Station 5, said. Police is looking into jealousy as the motive of the killing. “The victim and the wife of the suspect were dating at the park. The suspect arrived, confronted the victim and eventually stabbed him to death,” Baje said. Friends Berlyn Paghasian, brother in law of the victim, said the
Monday, January 7, 2019 suspect and the victim are friends. He said, it has been public knowledge in their area that the victim and the suspect’s wife were having a relationship. Paghasian said last month, the suspect cried while talking to the victim to cut the relationship with his wife. “They were settled with the Purok President and signed an agreement that they (Marisa Manugas and Aga Gapul) will end their relationship but I always received information that my brother-in-law (Gapul) was seen visiting her (Marisa) in Linamon (Lanao del Norte),” Paghasian said. Paghasian added that their family is pursuing to file charges against Manugas and the wife who are now in hiding.
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from page 1 to enjoin the two telecom cartels to disable their signals which would affect individuals’ data, call and text functions. Floro admitted that this plan could affect the day-today functions of businesses in the city. Floro is president of the Oro Chamber which has more than 300 small- and medium-scale industries and commercial establishments based here as its member. But Floro quickly added that her opinion is personal and does not reflect the stance of Oro Chamber on the matter. In a separate phone interview, Councilor George Goking assured the businesses in the city that the five-hour-long phone signal jamming is a minor hassle as compared to its benefits. “This is for the security of the city. Let us support this,” he said. Goking is chair of the City Council committee on commerce and as such, represents the concerns of the business community here.
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from page 8 the Philippines were reportedly over fished. This effort must be accompanied by sustainable coastal resource management to help increase fish production, they said. The economic team also advised the Department of Agriculture to fast-track the issuance of the Fisheries Administrative Order No. 259 to compensate for the limited supply, as some parts in the Visayas are under closed fishing season. Further, they said that the government is closely monitoring domestic pump prices to ensure that the new excise tax on oil is not yet reflected in the prices at the start of the year, noting that old fuel inventories are not subjected to the tax increase. Economic managers noted that the Philippines continues to benefit from the falling prices of international crude oil, resulting in a series of oil price rollbacks for the past two months. Inflation rate decelerated to 5.1 percent in December 2018, sharply down from November’s 6 percent, mainly softened by slower price increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages and transportation. “This signifies that the mitigating measures already in force are broadly effective,” they said. Full-year 2018 inflation averaged at 5.2 percent, which is higher than last year’s 2.9 percent inflation, but within the adjusted inflation forecast
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First Joint BSP/ GSP Backyard Encampment held @ KCS By MARIA CECILIA GALENDEZ LABATA, T-II, Kauswagan Central School
Camping is a great avenue for young boys and girls to explore their minute world in schools and to have fun under the guidance of trained adults. A day or two outside the comfort of their homes give the boys and girls a chance to use whatever life and survival skills they have which were taught to by their parents. The camp is the best venue to develop social skills and gain more friends as one is in constant contact with fellow
campers. This serves also as an opportunity to express one’s self, his interests and passion. Constant exposure to various activities where instructions are interpreted by the campers, give way to being responsible and eventually the development of leadership skills. Nothing is as memorable to an elementary boy/ girl as an encampment experience in his own backyard. Last November 11, 12 to 13, 2018, Kauswagan Central School hold its first ever Joint BSP/ GSP Backyard
Encampment in the school’s limited space. The limited space however did not hinder the success of the said activity. Tents were pitched in the façade of school buildings, activities were stationed in every nook and cranny the school has. The challenge valley was placed beside the AGAP building and it takes only half turn to come face to face to another challenge. Irony? Well, it wasn’t called backyard encampment for nothing.
of the Development Budget Coordination Committee. (PNA)
Appropriation for the antiillegal drugs campaign has also been increased from PHP5 million to PHP10 million, while PHP6.88 million is set aside for the purchase of protective gears for barangay tanods. Salazar said the city government will also purchase 10 fire trucks, 44 dump trucks, 46 garbage trucks, watercraft for island barangays, and PHP20 million for rain-water collectors for various government buildings. (PNA/PR)
days. My sincere felicitation. I know that the Mindanao Daily News have gone far and wide to every corner in Mindanao and other parts of the country. The CYNOSURE is dedicated to all who have continued to follow this writer though these years. We believed that the year 2019 would be more challenging. However, we must continue to pursue our dreams. We mu s t s t r u g g l e t o achieve our aspirations for all the people in Mindanao - a highly developed and progressive island of contented people. A place with opportunities to alleviate the standard of living for all and, finally, lasting peace throughout the land. -0email reactions/comments: crisguardian@yahoo.com
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from page 8 mother contract was signed by both parties, and the meeting was concluded with a press conference,” he added. Datu Ramos said with what Pangarungan and the NCMF had accomplished, “we can look forward to a better Hajj experience for this year”. The 2019 Hajj was expected to begin on August 9 this year. (PNA)
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from page 4 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 plans to push for the fast-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 President is also studying the possibility of crowdsourcing the best ideas for red tape reduction similar to what is being done by the European Commission. He will soon hold, we were told, a competition aimed at identifying innovative suggestions for reducing unnecessary bureaucracy stemming from European law. The process of real change is in progress, and we are going to see (and feel) more of the positive changes ahead of 2019 and beyond how the present dispensation under Duterte’s watch could be able to serve the people whom he promised to serve --- hook, line and sinker. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo.com)
Politics...
from page 4 of their property? This is the evil when politics becomes the enterprise of politicians. Politics becomes bloody and ugly such as the one that happened to Batocabe and many others and still counting now that the midterm elections is fast approaching. Can the ugly head of politics be prevented from rearing in May’s election and in future political exercises? Yes, if the electorate put its foot down by not electing politicians who have transmuted politics into their private enterprise. (jelbacon@ yahoo.com; jelbaconii@gmail. com)
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from page 9 citizens’ cash incentives, and continuation of the “Largo Vida (Long Life) Program” for the elderlies.
Strives...
from page 4 It is hoped that the readers now understand what the CYNOSURE is all about. As the writer of the CYNOSURE, I wish to extend my personal gratitude to my readers and my classmates in my college
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Monday, January 7, 2019
Call for applications to the 19th IYAS La Salle National Writers’ Workshop Deadline: 7 February 2019 THE 19th IYAS La Salle National Writers’ Workshop is open for applications. This year, it will be held on March 31 to April 6, 2019 at the Balay Kalinungan, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City. IYAS is organized by the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in partnership with the DLSU Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center (BNSCWC) supported by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). The workshop director is John Iremil Teodoro. The panel is composed of Marjorie M. Evasco, Grace Monte de Ramos, Susan
Lara, D.M. Reyes, and Em Mendez. Elsie Martinez Coscoluella, Ronald Baytan, and IYAS Project Coordinator Rayboy Pandan will also serve in the panel. The workshop fellowship screening committee accepts creative work in Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Kinaray-a, Filipino, and English. Fellowships are awarded by genre and by language. Creative writing entries that explore human relations with the environment will be given preference for these fellowships. Twelve applicants will be chosen for the fellowships, which will include transportation subsidy and board and
lodging. Application requirements 1.) Original, unpublished work in only one chosen literary genre and language: 6 poems, 2 short stories, or 2 one-act plays; 2.) Works must be in three (3) computerencoded hard copies, font size 12 pts., double-spaced; and 3.) A short resume, with a page containing applicant’s ID photo and complete contact information (residence address, email address, contact number). Please submit by February 7, 2019 all requirements to: Dr. John Iremil E. Teodoro
IYAS La Salle National Writers’ Workshop Director Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center
Room 208 Miguel Hall De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, 0922 Manila
For inquiries, please call DLSU BNSCWC (632) 5244611 local 233; email bnscwc@dlsu.edu.ph.