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THE remaining 78 percent of plastic trash left behind by Verde Soko Philippines Industrial Corporation will likely go to the recycling livelihood program of Sen. Cynthia Villar if plans don’t miscarry. In an interview, Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano revealed yesterday that he would propose to Villar the said matter when they meet later this month. Emano said that upon learning from Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) member Gerardo Sabal III that only 22 percent of the trash would be shouldered by the South Korean government and ship it back to their country, he remembered Villar’s recycling program. In 2013, Villar instituted a recycling livelihood KUYAMIS FESTIAL OPENING- Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano, outgoing Miss Kuyamis 2018 Ana Monica Tan and Department program and opened the of Tourism (DOT) 10 director Marie Elaine Unchuan lead other officials in opening Monday, January 7 the week-long Kuyamis Festival 2019, the See TRASH, page 11
89th anniversary of the founding of Misamis Oriental.
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63-year old nabbed for allegedly raping a 6yo mas, Barangay Pugaan, Iligan City. Senior Inspector Eric Logronio, deputy station commander of Iligan City Police Station 1, Mag-usara was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by Judge Anisah AmanodinUmpa of the Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Iligan City in October 31, 2018. He a d d e d t h at t h e suspect committed the
crime against a six-year old daughter of his son’s wife from a previous relationship in August last year. “The warrant of arrest was issued in October. On December last year, we were supposed to serve it at his residents in Pugaan but the neighbors said the suspect left two weeks prior,” Logronio said. Mistaken to be his wife In an interview at the
detention cell of ICPS 1, Mag-usara admitted he molested the child because “he was thinking the person lying beside him was his wife.” “I was drunk that’s why I did it. I thought I was sleeping with my wife. I just discovered in the morning that the child was sleeping with me, it was dark. It was only once,” Mag-usa said.
He said he did not escape. He was only looking for work in Dumaguete where he was arrested in a joint operation of the City Intelligence Branch and ICPS 1 of the Iligan City Police Office, the Criminal Intelligence Division Group (CIDG) and the Dumaguete City Police Office. The suspect is facing six counts of statutory rape.
WASTE FROM SOUTH KOREA. An engineer checks the pile of plastic waste stored at the facility of Verde Soko Philippines Industrial Corp. inside the Phividec Industrial Estate in Barangay Santa Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. The 6,500 tons of trash will be shipped back to South Korea on January 9. File photo by Jigger J. Jerusalem
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The tons of plastic wastes that arrived in the country from South Korea, supposedly to be used as raw materials for a recycling facility in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, will finally be brought back to its country of origin, even as an environmental group called for vigilance to avoid repetition of the incident. In a statement dated Jan. 4, the EcoWaste Coalition said the Philippine and South Korean governments
have agreed to the return of some 6,500 tons of “mixed wastes” that are currently stored at the facility of the Phividec Industrial Authority in Tagoloan town. Verde Soko Philippines Industrial Corporation, meanwhile, has kept on calling it “processed raw materials” supposedly to be used in the manufacture of alternative fuel. EcoWaste national coordinator Aileen Lucero said they “look ahead to the imminent return of
the Korean mixed garbage shipments to their source, and to the adoption of stringent policies to prevent their recurrence, including a crackdown on the importation of plastic waste.” The agreement was made following a bilateral meeting between the two governments last December in Tagoloan, attended by local and foreign officials including a four-member delegation from South Korea led by Lee Jong Min from the
By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent
ILIGAN CITY -- Police arrested on Thursday, January 3, a 63-year old man for statutory rape, in a joint operation of the Iligan City Police Office and the Dumaguete City Police Office in Purok 5, Barangay Batiguel, Dumaguete City. The suspect was identified as Frank Mag-usara, married, a resident of Dala-
Group urges vigilance to avoid repeat of ‘plastic waste’ mess
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Davao City collects P 8.55-B in taxes By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) -- The City Government of Davao ended 2018 with some P8.55 billion in revenues collected from the local businesses, exceeding its target of P7.8 billion, City Treasurer Office Erwin Alparaque said. Alparaque said in an interview Friday that the local government exceeded its target of P7.8 billion in tax collections for last year, following the adjustments made to the business tax rate of not more than 10% effective January 2018, increases to the rates of fiscal charges, and enhancement to the tax collection mechanism. He said the biggest contributors to the local revenues were the business taxes valued at P1.86 billion and real property tax at See COLLECTS, page 11
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51st Adlaw Ta Camiguin opens with product, talent showcase By RECTHIE TOLINERO
CAMIGUIN -- Featuring over 20 handicraft makers, and talents in sports, singing, dancing and more, the 51st Camiguin Founding Anniversary dubbed, “Adlaw Ta Camiguin,” officially opened on January 5 at the Ugmad Site, Mambajao, here. Citing the developments in the island as well as the efforts in keeping Camiguin on top, Mambajao Mayor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said, “If we want to continue all these things, let’s not disintegrate.” Just like in every household, if there is trouble, it will start to crack then it will crumble, go down and eventually all of the family members’ dreams will fail, Romualdo stressed. Thus, in its anniversary, the Provincial Government of Camiguin in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Education (Deped), and other key
national line agencies exerted effort to involve every Camiguingnon in working towards island development. Handicraft Festival By aiding the local entrepreneurs particularly the handicraft makers through holding the First Handicraft Festival, the local government along with DTI believes that such will boost not only the usage of locally-grown materials but also the talents of handicraft makers in the island and their capability to augment family’s income. “Malipayon kaayo mi nga nahatagon mi ug higayon nga maka-display sa among produkto aning kalihokan apil na ang proseso sa pagbuhat niini (We are very happy that we are given the chance to display our products and show how we process these products),” said Cresilito Estrella of the Camiguin Probation Pardons and Paroles Association. Estrella’s paperweights See OPENS, page 10
To showcase the products of Camiguin, Camiguin Provincial Governor Maria Luisa Romualdo (4th from left) together with Mambajao Mayor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo (2nd from right) leads the cutting of ribbon to formally open the First Handicraft Festival featuring wine holders and coin banks made of Batakan, egg baskets, door mats made of coco coir, paperweights made of Bitaog, fashion bags made of Nito, and more at Ugmad Site, Mambajao, Camiguin on January 5. (PIA/Camiguin)
region SoCot eyes more than 600 Zamboanga records 723K tourist student workers this summer arrivals in 2018 eficiaries will be absorbed by a shopping mall based in Koronadal City. As agreed with the company, she said the beneficiaries will render longer days of service, up to 78 days. Cavan said those hired by the provincial government will receive a daily pay of PHP477.73 as approved by the provincial board last year. She said beneficiaries who will be working at a local mall will get a daily salary of PHP311, which is the prevailing minimum wage for private workers in Region 12 or Soccsksargen. SPES is a flagship program implemented by local
government units and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to assist poor but deserving students and out-of-school youths intending to pursue their education to gain employment during summer, Christmas vacation or any time of the year. The initiative, which has a maximum annual cycle of 52 days per beneficiary, mainly caters to students in the tertiary, technical or vocational level. DOLE provides for the 40 percent of the beneficiaries’ salaries, which is based on an area’s prevailing minimum daily wage rate,
ZAMBOANGA CITY--A son of a mayoralty candidate yielded some PHP100,000 worth of illegal drugs when arrested in a manhunt operation in this city, the police reported Saturday. Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, identified the suspect as Ashraf Kayzar Ikbala, 34, who was arrested at about 2:30 p.m. Friday in Aurora Village Subdivision, Barangay Tumaga. Ikbala is the son of retired Chief Supt. Sukarno Ashraf Kayzar Ikbala, 34, son of retired Chief Supt. Sukarno Ikabala, who is running for Ikbala, who is running for mayor in Zamboanga City, was mayor in this city. arrested on Friday for illegal drugs. Photo by Ely E. Dumaboc Galvez said the younger
Ikbala’s arrest was connected to two illegal drugs charges last year, in which a warrant of arrest was issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 16 Judge Catherine Fabian. No bail bond was recommended for one of the charges, while the court set a PHP200,000 bail bond for the other case. Galvez said the arresting team conducted a preventive search and recovered from the suspect’s possession some PHP100,000 worth of suspected shabu, packed in seven heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets. (PNA)
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of South Cotabato is set to hire some 623 students this summer for the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES). Flora Cavan, South Cotabato Public Employment Services Office (PESO) manager, said Monday they will conduct a series of screening next week for this year’s initial batch of SPES beneficiaries. She said they released the required forms last Friday night to some 700 prospective applicants, who came from the province’s 10 towns and lone city. The team commissioned
by the local government will conduct the stringent screening process and will start the interview of applicants on Jan. 14, she said. “The targeted beneficiaries are poor but deserving students aged 15 to 30 yearsold who intend to continue their studies,” she said. Under the program, Cavan said some 523 beneficiaries will be working this summer in various offices of the provincial government. As in the previous years, the selected students will be assigned in batches and will render at least 20 days of service within the months of April and May. She said 100 other ben-
ZAMBOANGA CITY -The Department of Tourism in Region 9 (DOT-9) has recorded some 723,455 tourist arrivals in 2018 in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Myra Paz Abubakar, DOT assistant secretary and concurrent regional director, on Saturday said that of the total arrivals last year, 11,190 are foreigners, 10,523 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and 701,742 were domestic tourists. Abubakar said that most of the foreign tourists who
visited the region were Koreans, Chinese, and Europeans. “The number of tourist arrivals was based on the hotel accommodations report,” Abubakar said. Among the most visited tourist sites in the region included the pink sand beach Sta. Cruz Island and the 11 islands in this city, and Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Dapitan City. Other attractions also include scuba diving, golfing, as well as the region’s famous delicacies. (PNA)
ILIGAN CITY -- Operatives of the Iligan City Police are now conducting a pursuit operation against a suspect who stabbed a “trisikad” (public tri-pedal cycle transport) driver to death. Police Officer 3 Efriem Baje, investigator of Iligan City Police Station 5, said Saturday the suspect, Jessie Manugas, 35, stabbed his friend Aga Gapul, 39, around 10 p.m. Thursday at Rabago Subdivision in Barangay Villaverde here. The victim died on the spot due to multiple stab wounds all over his body. The suspect was known
to be temporarily residing at Barangay Saray. Initial investigation showed 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 suspect and stabbed him several times that resulted to his instantaneous death. The suspect then fled to unknown direction,” Baje said. The police are now
Iligan cops hunt homicide suspect Son of Zambo mayoral bet’ nabbed for illegal drugs in love triangle feud See WORKERS, page 9
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Palace awaits PACC probe findings on 3 Cabinet execs By AZER PARROCHA
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it would await findings of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) probe on three Cabinet members allegedly involved in corruption before making a decision to sack them. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after PACC Commissioner Manuelito Luna bared that it is currently investigating Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, former Bureau of Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Chairman Leonor OraldeQuintayo. “With regard to that, mag-antay kami kung ano ‘yung findings, kung ano rekomendasyon nila, kung may ebidensiya (We will await findings, their recommendation, if there is enough evidence). Then the President will act on it,” Panelo said in a Palace briefing. Panelo reiterated the President’s policy that there are no sacred cows in his administration. “You violate the law regardless of your status whether you’re a friend or ally or a political adversary or a relative or a friend or a fraternity brod, wala lahat ‘yun (it won’t matter). You violate the law, you are accountable,” Panelo said. Panelo, however, said that the three Cabinet members would get to keep their posts while the investigation is ongoing. At present, the PACC has yet to bare details regarding their investigation as it remains “confidential.” The PACC will submit its recommendation to the President immediately after the investigation. On October 4, 2017, the President signed Executive
Cagayan de Oro City Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan dela Pena weds Virgilee Gomez in a ceremony held at Xavier Estates Sports and Country Club last January 5. With the picture are the sponsors including Mayor Oscar Moreno and Councilors Suzette Daba and Jay Pascual. mindanao daily news photo
Order (EO) 43 creating the PACC to investigate graft and corruption against all presidential appointees in the Executive Branch. The PACC has the power to hear and investigate administrative cases against all presidential appointees in the Executive Branch, including presidential ap-
pointees in the police and military, for acts of corruption. It may conduct lifestyle checks and fact-finding inquiries of all presidential appointees, including those outside the Executive Branch, and submit its reports and recommendations to the President. (PNA)
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1982, I visited Davao City for the first time in my life. I learned about the awesome project of a bridge from Davao City to Samal Island. I can’t see this bridge till today. But the topic is back in the news. We are all bridge builders during our whole life. I am not talking about the raised platform on a ship or a bridge mounting for false teeth or, as in the bony part of the nose. I am talking about spiritual bridges establishing connections between us and other people - or, between God and us. Another elementar y example is the “birthday bridge” or the turn to the new year, that takes us from the old into a new period of life. A very important bridge in life takes people
BRIDGES to me and me to people. It matters not if our skin is black or white, if we are rich or or poor, man or woman, being sad or happy. So obvious our daily life is that we might even forget simple things easily. Self-esteem, respect and freedom from anxiety are the necessary and conclusive foundations for this kind of bridge. Small but important bridges every daily - how easily are they to be built: gestures of love - like a medicine; a handshake together with commendation and praise, encouraging words, a warm smile, instead of a superficial “How are you?” and the expected “Fine” or “OKAY LANG!”. Allow me to say it clearly and direct to the point:
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Separations result from crumbled or fit for demolition bridges. D est roye d spir itua l bridges can be found at any corner. Look into your neighborhood or, don’t drive away and repress this topic in your family. Insignificant trifling matters, minor arguing, misinterpretations, results in silence - and after the destroyed bridge follows an in invincible wall not only between estates but also in the hearts and minds of stubborn human beings. I was born and grew up together with my parents in a parish house. Up to the time of my active performances - among many other things - I did learn this: “Build your own bridge
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to God and never doubt in Him. Always remember His promise. When a rainbow appears, it confirms His proximity and neighborhood and His faith. God’s unique bridge, a rainbow, is always there and durable, long lasting and solid. The main bridge, which afford passage to God, is the institution “church”. +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.
By Sittie Ayeesha Dicali, MindaNews
The Tapestry of the Bangsamoro Youth LIKE many young people before me and throughout history, I have been called slack, self-centered, and shallow by the generation who came before me. I am, after all, a millennial whose best talent they say is taking a selfie that can get many hearts and likes. I have heard from well-meaning elders that the culture of my ancestors may die completely during my time and that the Moro identity that kept us different will eventually disintegrate as we assimilate within the global community. And yet as I ponder on these thoughts, sitting on a public vehicle, typing this on my phone, my scoliosisstricken back throbbing, I remember the faces of fellow youth whose names I may never get who marched with us to Banggolo Bridge to assert our rights over our homes and properties inside the Most Affected Area of Marawi City. They carried placards for hours to protest, with arms trembling from exhaustion, they raised their words of defiance as a military drone loomed above them. They raised the fists in the air as they yelled Allahuakbar — words that those who know mean Allah is Great but for the prejudiced ignorant means “I am about to do a terror act.” They went to the streets despite warning from parents that it is not safe because Martial Law in Mindanao is not going away anytime soon. No, we are not slack. We are not lazy. Synchronously but not deliberately, those who could not join us in the rally in Marawi are marching in Maguindanao to campaign for a yes vote for Bangsamoro Organic Law. This piece of legislation
is seen by many as a way to address the injustices, many of which stem from disputes on ancestral land and decades of neglect. It will also hopefully end the long years of conflict in the region. No, we are not selfish. We are not narcissistic. In the far-flung island of Tawi-tawi, I know someone who is back-bent on her social awareness advocacy.. I haven’t met her in person, but she is one of my most beloved friends. Through her popular blog and her social media presence, she creates content about Muslim life and the beautiful culture of the Bangsamoro. She fights misconceptions— good-naturedly explaining issues such as why Muslim women wear hijab and why we are not necessarily oppressed by wearing it. No, we are not shallow. We are not purposeless. When I was left practically homeless while a group of terrorists laid waste to the city that I called home, the first ones who offered help were fellow Moro youth. Many of them I have not met in person but only got acquainted with through social media. One gave me a prayer dress when she found out I shared mine with my mother and sisters because we were only able to salvage one. Throughout the months when I grappled to keep my sanity, when I stared blankly on the walls, they constantly had to check on me, making sure that I was okay. And I understood the Meranao proverb: “Sekano na sekami, na sekami na sekano,” which means you are us and we are you. Now I understand why throughout the centuries when the Bangsamoro was threatened by forces, it stood firmly within its roots grasp-
ing tightly the fertile soil of the land. That is because we are one, we see ourselves reflected in the eyes of our Moro brothers and sisters. That is because we are like a beautiful tapestry made of thousands of multicolored fibers from thirteen ethnolinguistic groups of people woven tightly by one faith: Islam. We, the Yakan, Tausug, Sangil, Sama, Molbog, Meranao, Maguindanao, Palawanon, Kalibugan, kalagan, Jama Mapun, Iranon, and Badjao, we are one. The blood in our veins is one. We may have been isolated from each other centuries ago, but our narratives have crossed and interlinked. Ultimately, we have found safety in each other, especially when we banded together to fend off the oppressors and the colonizers. When Sultan Mohammad Dipatuan Kudarat called upon other Muslim leaders to stand against the Spaniards, the tapestry is colored rich-red from the blood of the martyrs. Long after Sultan Kudarat, each Moro adds a fiber to woven textile as colorful as the pis siyabit of Sulu, as intricate as the sinaluan of the Yakan, and as beautiful as the langkit of the Meranao. Each one adds a different hue, and with each new innovation of modernization, a new pattern comes forth. But the tapestry has been continually being woven by the loom of time. There is no break in it. Each generation holds on and contributes new material and colors. And in this digital age, we are adding a new dimension to the weave. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “The faithful, in their love for one another and in their having
mercy for one another and in their kindness toward one another, are like one body; when a member of it ails, all (the parts of ) the body call one another (to share the pain) through sleeplessness and fever.” In a single Bangsamoro tapestry, one tug in one fiber is felt throughout. The whole fabric wrinkles. A small laceration in a remote corner is felt throughout. The difference between Islam and most other religions is that it is not only about acts of worship and giving up the needs of society to a form of temporal governing body. Rather, Islam established ways of conduct, relationships, and rights and obligations. These were for the individual vis-à-vis members of the family and the nation, and for the nation vis-à-vis other nations. This has always been our way since Islam came to our land in the 13th century. We have been taught that the ummah is a compact union having recourse to itself, possessing an inner sense of responsibility for its own members, and resisting decay, both individually and collectively. We are under the giant shadow of our forefathers. How can we ever match the heroism of the martyrs who died in Padang Karbala? How can we live and die as gloriously as the warriors of our liberation fronts? Each generation faces a challenge unique to their times. They did what they had to do in those circumstances. Ours is a monster with a different face. This is a sly one that hides behind the veneer of a friendly face. We may not have to shed as much blood, but the cunning that we need is greater than ever before for the See YOUTH, page 11
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Ex-secretary Dureza confident THE WORD, Bangsamoro ‘will be a reality’ in other words DAVAO C IT Y - - The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will become a reality, and the fruit of the 50-year Moro struggle, marked by loss of lives, human sufferings, and agony, is now “ripe for everyone to harvest,” Jesus Dureza, former secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said. “I am not a Moro but I am a Bangsamoro. I grew up from childhood and lived in the Moro homeland of Mindanao. I know the BOL will be a reality. No doubt about it,” he said in a statement on Monday. Dureza, who resigned as OPAPP secretary in November 2018 following some of his subordinates were implicated in graft allegations, said the ratification of the Bangsamoro law would not deliver “magical instant results” but he called on the people to help nurture, tend, and nourish it one step at a time until it becomes sustainable. The Commission on Elections has scheduled two separate dates for the plebiscite on Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Voters in the six provinces and two cities in the current ARMM as well as Cotabato City and Isabela City in Basilan will vote on Jan. 21.
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Those in Lanao del Norte (excluding Iligan City), the municipalities of Aleosan, Carmen, Kabacan, Midsayap, Pikit, and Pigkawayan in North Cotabato, and all other areas that asked for inclusion in the future BARMM will vote on Feb. 6. Dureza said he is also optimistic that Cotabato City and Isabela City, which are not part of the ARMM, will decide to join the future Bangsamoro government that will replace the present ARMM once the law gets ratified. He urged the people to give the OLBARMM the last chance to work as the best step to take despite their trauma and lingering doubts. He said social healing and acceptance are starting points for cohesion. “It may take time but now is the best time to start. There are still untold benefits to the area that need to be shown. A rejection may worsen the situation with a disabling environment. No one can survive as an
island apart from the rest,” he said. Despite the perceived objection of Sulu to OLBARMM at the moment, Dureza said it should not be a cause for concern, as he believed the people of the province will see the light and give the law a chance to prevent engendering animosity, enmity and inevitably distance and dissatisfaction stemming from a “no vote”. “We understand why there are discordant voices
and they are not without reason. But since there is no way to ‘opt out’ of the original ARMM in spite of the ‘No’ in Sulu province, the result will be of no moment. Sulu will be part of the new BARMM, notwithstanding,” he said. “If things do not happen as expected, it’s not the end of the world. We still have President Duterte whose remaining years in office will enable him to surely align matters, in his own See CONFIDENT, page 11
Mark 12-29: Jesus Answered, The first of all commandments is hear “O” Israel, The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Verse 30-and you shall “Love” the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength, this is the first commandments. Verse 31-And the second, like it, is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself; There is no other command-
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ments greater that these. My breatheren, this is the greatest commandments of God that all and everybody shall obey, if you Love God, Love also his commandments, Amen.
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You suffered so much pain from the hands of unfamiliar Held captive and tortured by these individuals Yet, you remain strong and dignified despite provocation To protect and love the people of the nation. Great warriors have fought to unearth freedom Woods and stones against enemy’s guns You were kept silent for being such a wise As they greed for power and more alike. New generation had never imagined The cruelty and malice that you experienced keep calm, as we are forever here To guide the youth, and to ring a bell. We have walked these paths with such an easy thread Not realizing the counts of what lies ahead Truly that I admire the roots of your story Stood still and grounded but had risen in glory. Gabaldon: It’s Life! One legacy left by the Americans was the Gabaldon
School Buildings that were built across the country from 1907 to 1946. These school buildings showed that education was one of the goals of the Americans when they came to the Philippines. The school buildings followed a standard design made by an American architect William Parsons and were funded through Act Number 1801 authored by Isauro Gabaldon and were named after Gabaldon. The Gabaldon buildings in Butuan City have become part of the history and culture of the city. One of it is the Don Gaudencio Santos Elementary School. The Department of Education of Butuan City Division rehabilitate and repair the building started June 2018 and finished November 2018, it lasted for five months. This is to preserve its historical significance as well as address the ever growing need for educational facilities.
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SoCot’s famed mountain lake closed for rehab By ANNA LIZA CABRIDO
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The municipal government of Tboli in South Cotabato shut down the famed crater-lake of Holon to visitors starting Monday, in line with its annual rehabilitation. The entire mountain lake and its environs were specifically declared off limits to trekking and other tourism-related activities for at least two months based on an executive order issued by Tboli Mayor Dibu Tuan. Tuan said the move is in compliance with the provisions of Municipal Ordinance No. 33, series of 2016, that sets the conservation and protection activities for the area’s tourism sites. He said Section 20 of the ordinance provided for the “closing or cordoning off of certain areas of the cave,
forest, lakes and others to visitors at certain times of the year or for several years to allow the ecosystem to breath or revert to its natural state.” “This will give the lake some time to recuperate and allow us to implement some conservation initiatives,” he said in a radio interview. Lake Holon, formerly known as Maughan, is the banner ecotourism destination of Tboli and draws thousands of local and international visitors annually. It is part of the area’s ecotourism circuit, which includes the Bakngeb Cave in Barangay Laconon, Lamhaku Hot Spring in Barangay Lamhaku, and Hidak Falls and Hikong Kemebel in Barangay Kematu. Tuan’s order did not cite the specific date for the reopening of the lake but noted that it will be made
During the lake’s temporary closure, the mayor said local government personnel managing its operations will undergo trainings and refresher courses. He said the municipal government will rehabilitate
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the trails, cottages and other tourism facilities at the lake. “We will also commission some experts to conduct a biodiversity assessment of the area,” he said. In 2018, the municipal
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
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Tourists pitch tents beside Lake Holon in T’boli, South Cotabato.
before the opening of the town’s Seslong Festival in March. The local government has yet to announce the date of the annual festival, which was held last year from March 5 to 16.
Gov’t working to further reduce inflation
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Davao PNP eyes 24/7 checkpoint for poll period DAVAO CITY -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) in Region 11 or Davao Region is laying down its security plans for the 2019 midterm elections with the start of the poll period on January 19. Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, regional director of PRO-11, has ordered all city and provincial chiefs of police to implement 24/7 checkpoint operations across the region for the whole duration of the election period which ends June 12. Morales, however, reminded police officers manning the checkpoints to rigorously observe the guidelines set by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that include wearing of full uniform and to set up checkpoints in well-lighted areas to allow motorists to read signage and see policemen on duty. “We are asking the cooperation of everybody to properly implement safe, clean and honest elections,” he said, noting that the police want to ensure a secure and fair election in 2019. Morales said under the See EYES, page 10
2018 Elektrisyan ng Bayan Awardees. Davao Light and Power Company awards Ramonito P. Mijares (5th from left) of Panabo Skilled Electricians Association (PUSEA) as the best performing electrician of 2018. Also in photo (L-R) are Davao Light Community Relation Manager Fermin Edillon, Davao Light AVP for Customer Services Group Arnold Arsolon, representative of 2nd Runner-up Wennie Santander of DAPREA, 3rd Runner-up Raul Cajegas of DAPREA, Davao Light VP for Engineering Mark Valencia, 1st Runner-up Dickie Anas or UEMD, 4th Runner-up Marlon Ortiz of PUSEA, consolation prize winner Normito Tuquib of DEPA and Davao Light Customer Retail and Services Manager Socrates Arce. supplied photo
City Davao Light recognizes electricians during Davao opens online payment of its Elektrisyan ng Bayan Awards 2018 DAVAO Light and Power Company in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation has once again hosted the annual Elektrisyan ng Bayan Award to recognize electricians who have exceptional commitment to their field of work last December 18, 2018 at the Grand Menseng Hotel in Davao City. Electricians who performed well in 2018 were chosen and recognized in the event. This is also a venue to strengthen cama-
raderie with Davao Light’s partners in the field, the electricians and with the different electrician associations. For the 2018’s award, the 2018 Best Electrician award was given to Ramonito P. Mijares of Panabo Skilled Electricians Association (PUSEA. Mark A. Valencia, Davao Light’s Vice-President for Engineering, said that electricians play a major role in providing essential services,
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, See NET, page 10
thus, deserve to be recognized. “Davao Light’s Elektrisyan ng Bayan award is a way to express our appreciation and gratitude towards the electricians for showing high quality performance to the customers and for being a trusted partner of the company. This will also encourage other electricians to provide the level of service required of them.” Valencia added. A total of 332 active ac-
credited electricians vied for this year’s award. Mijares stood out for being able to have all new electricity connection applications approved with no noncompliance recorded in 2018. Furthermore, four more electricians also received an award for their exemplary performance. These were Dickie L. Anas of United Electricians of Metro Davao (UEMD), Wennie T. Santander of Davao Private
Electricians Association (DAPREA), Raul C. Cajegas of DAPREA, and Marlon B. Ortiz, who is also from PUSEA. The other awardees who also received a consolation prize were Jemmy L. Maniquiz, Henry A. Esmores, and Alex F. Montilla, who are all from UEMD, Jose A. Valdez Jr. of Integrated Electricians Association of Davao (IEAD), and Normito U. Tuquib of Davao See AWARDS, page 10
AFP bestows Peace Award to Davao Oriental’s Happy Home CITY OF MATI, Davao Oriental -- The provincial government-run Happy Home which is a beehive of Communist rebels wishing to embrace the fold of law was conferred the Kapayapaan Award by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for its steadfast advocacy of peace. The sprawling facility called “Happy Home” situated right across the biggest militar y camp in Davao Oriental has continue to produce individuals or “graduates” who had once advocated for the long-running armed struggle against the government but are now the government’s strong partners for its peace and development efforts.
Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang personally received the award during the 83rd Foundation Anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines last December 21 at its headquarters in Camp General Emelio Aguinaldo in Quezon City. The peace award being one of the highest distinctions given by the AFP is conferred to individuals and institutions who actively pursue peace and development. “(This is) in grateful recognition of the invaluable contribution to the Eastern Mindanao Command through the implementation of measures, strategies and development of plans for efficient and effective delivery
of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) for former rebels. These significantly contributed to the AFP’s Development Support and Security Plan “Kapayapaan,” says Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in conferring the AFP Kapayapaan Award 2018 to the Capitol-run Happy Home. Also among these year’s Peace Awardees are the Peace 911 Task Force of Davao City and Ms. Mylah Faye Aurora Carino, regional director of the National Economic Development Authority in Region 13. See BESTOWS, page 9
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DAVAO CITY -- The City Government of Davao will open an online payment system to provide business owners a more convenient way to settle their taxes starting January 7, 2018, City Treasurer Erwin Alparaque said. In an interview on Friday, Alparaque said the City Government has arranged with two governmentowned banks -- Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) -- to allow the local establishments here to utilize their online facilities to pay their taxes. “What will be the procedure? The business establishment operator will secure the business tax order of payment from the City Treasurer’s Office and they could pay for it online, they could use their credit card, debit card, or through cellphones – in same manner what we are doing in paying our bills online,” he said. The implementation of the new online payment system seeks to decongest the crowded City Treasurer’s Office located inside the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) building, he said. The official said owners of the businesses in the city with principal offices elsewhere in the country can See OPENS, page 10
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Hundreds of former members of the Communist New People’s Army have benefited from the provincial government-run Happy Home program that entices the insurgents to leave the armed struggle in exchange for a huge financial assistance and a host of other benefits among them a free education and livelihood package. “Happy Home gives us, former rebels, another chance in life, a better life for ourselves, our children
and our children’s children,” says a teary-eyed Karl Jay, a 17-year-old former NPA rebel who was one of those who graduated from the government’s Alternative Learning System program being implemented at the Happy Home. “Our peace and development efforts being strengthened through the years has led to the achievement of remarkable results that includes the mass surrender of the Communist rebels who have chosen to live the life of peace. We also saw the massive surrender of members of the under-
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 ground mass organizations. The provincial government will continue to strengthen even more the successful operation of the Happy Home for former rebels. Happy Home gives them a hope of life where they and their families can live safely and happily to pursue their grandest dreams in life. Happy Home gives them the hope of prosperity and abundance, the hope that someday they will become the captain of their fate and builders of our future. Let us choose hope over fear, and let us break free from the endless cycle of vio-
lence. This is the price we are willing to pay for peace and human development in our time,” says Governor Dayanghirang. “The armed conflict can be resolved by building mutual trust and understanding. We have made several positive strides in the name of peace. We will continue to strive to firmly install the pillars of shared peace and prosperity in Davao Oriental. That is our strong commitment to the goal of peace as the people of Davao Oriental are earnestly longing for an end to violent conflict.
Advancing 21st Century Classroom Instruction through Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Model By ROBERTO D. NAPERE JR. School Principal Ubaldo D. Laya Memorial Central School Division of Iligan City
Education practitioners would agree that quality learning is contingent upon to quality teaching. To effect learning, teachers need to understand the characteristics of the new generation of learners and acknowledge their varying abilities. This certainly calls for teachers to revisit their competencies and practices if these still align to the global standards of the 21st century teaching and learning. With the implementation of Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) as prescribed by DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2017, this new measure for teacher quality specifies the expected teaching competencies through the seven domains that are at par with international education standards. The first among the seven domains is the Content Knowledge and Pedagogy which recognizes the teachers’ mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness within and across curriculum areas. It also considers the teachers’ proficiency in the use of teaching strategies and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote high-quality learning outcomes.
While teachers may claim that they have mastered the content especially among subject specialists, the challenge now is how this content will be delivered to the learners who are categorized as 21st century learners. These are the kind of learners who have higher levels of digital literacy than their teachers. These are the kind of children who do not know the world without computers (Eaton, 2011). Given these expectations, it is apt to say that teachers need to have a blend of content, pedagogy and technology. Since we are now in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) era, teachers have to be adept in utilizing the potentials of digital media or tools in order to carry out an innovative pedagogy. It is in this context that a new mental model called Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) comes into focus as it introduces a pragmatic and systematic theoretical framework that will enable teachers to integrate content knowledge, pedagogy and technology. This particular model was introduced in 2006 by international educators Punya Mishra and Matthew J. Khoeler. This model was built upon an existing theoretical frame-
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work about pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) by Lee Shulman in 1986. The TPACK attempts to capture essential qualities of knowledge required by teachers for technology integration in their teaching, while addressing the complex, multifaceted and situated nature of teacher knowledge. The TPACK framework looks at the relationships between technology, pedagogy, and content which can be clearly understood through a Venn diagram. At the heart of the TPACK framework, is the complex interplay of three primary forms of knowledge: Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), and Technological Knowledge (TK). Effective technology integration for pedagogy around specific subject matter requires developing sensitivity to the dynamic, transactional relationship between all three components. The Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is about knowing how to teach, assess and report on what you teach. This particularly includes the teacher’s deep knowledge of how the students can be engaged with the content and the knowledge of how to involve students actively and differently towards meaningful learning. On the other hand, the Technological Pedagogi-
cal Knowledge (TPK) includes an understanding of the pros and cons of technologies for classroom instruction and can serve as a guide for teachers when they are deciding to use applications or digital tools in ways that promote student learning. Similarly, the Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) suggests that teachers need to master more than the subject matter or content that they teach and most importantly, they must have a deep understanding of the manner in which the subject matter can be delivered through the application of technology. To better appreciate the TPACK, proponents Mishra and K ho eler (2006) emphasized that at the heart of good teaching with technology are three core components: content, pedagogy, and technology, plus the relationships among and between them. Just like the established truth which states that there is no such thing as best teaching method, there is also no best way to integrate technology into the curriculum. Hence, any attempt of technology integration into classroom instruction should be creatively designed to better address diversity, specific learning needs and contexts.
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IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2018-128 AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES ALLAN RONALD B. MARIN AND, SWEETHEART GERALD-MARIN
IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2018-131 AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES ARSENIO B. POLICARPIO JR AND OFELIA M. AGUANTA-POLICARPIO
ALLAN RONALD B. MARIN AND, SWEETHEART GERALD-MARIN, Petitioners. X -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/
ARSENIO B. POLICARPIO JR AND OFELIA M. AGUANTA-POLICARPIO, Petitioners. X -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/
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 rite on February 25, 2012, Clarin, Misamis Occidental, 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 process relative to this case at their residents at Tubod, Iligan City and Clarin, Misamis Occidental, 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 FIVE years (5) now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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, February 25, 2012, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 16, 2019 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 newspaper 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 18th day of December 2018.
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 rite on July 21, 1979 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon 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 process relative to this case at their residents at Purok 8, Tubod, Iligan City and Purok 4, Barangay 9,, Malaybalay City ,Bukidnon, 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 ten years (10) now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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, July 21, 1979 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 16, 2019 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 newspaper 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 21th day of December 2018.
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We shall continue to foster community dialogues in the hope to create many more communities of peace. We will empower the people by transforming them to become peace advocates. I strongly believe that a genuine people’s participation is crucial in institutionalizing peace and development efforts. In planting the seeds of trust that had long been missing in the communities, we are now starting to reap the fruits of peace as a result of forging good relationship with the people. This is our way of uniting the people into a common vision and
a common spirit of love, unity and understanding which is the key element of peace. We bring peace and we bring development to our people,” says Governor Dayanghirang. Happy Home was founded during the time of former Governor Corazon Malanyaon, a close political ally of Governor Dayanghirang. The incumbent governor says Happy Home was envisioned to be the beginning of sincere dialogue towards resolving the armed conflict without resorting to the use of arms. (PR-Ferdinand Zuasola)
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Paghasian said last month, the suspect cried while pleading 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 will file charges against Manugas including the wife who is now hiding. (PNA)
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looking into jealousy as the motive for the killing. “The victim and wife of the suspect were dating at the park. The suspect arrived, confronted the victim and eventually stabbed him to death,” Baje added. Berlyn Paghasian, brother in law of the victim, said the suspect and the victim were friends. He said it has been public knowledge in their area that the victim and the suspect’s wife were having a relationship.
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Last year, the provincial government hired some 500 from page 2 students for the summer the employing offices or SPES and 263 more for the establishments shoulder year-round component. the remaining 60 percent. (PNA)
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Atty. JAMES JUDITH 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City 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 APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES DANI LOU WILFRED D. HAMOY AND ELAINE GRACE LEYCO HAMOY
CIVIL CASE NO.2018-130
DANI LOU WILFRED D. HAMOY AND ELAINE GRACE LEYCO HAMOY Petitioners. X -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 6, 2007 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 process relative to this case at their residents at Block 7, Lot 37,Agan Centro Subdivision Dadiagas Heights, General Santos City and Lot 5, Empire Village , Palao ,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 One year (1) now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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, January 6, 2007 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 16,, 2019 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 newspaper 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 18th day of December 2018. (Gsd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Dec 25, 2018, Jan 1 & 8, 2019
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in control of the activities of their supporters and adfrom page 8 vise them to adhere to the supervision of the Comelec, campaign guidelines set by the police are also set to the poll body. (PNA) implement the gun ban, under which people are prohibited from bearing, from page 8 carrying and transporting Electrical Practitioners Asfirearms, explosives and sociation (DEPA). other deadly weapons. The awardees received “Even police officers are cash rewards, and a new not allowed to carry guns set of electrical tools. unless they are in uniform Meanwhile, electricians and are on-duty,” he said. from DAPREA, UEMD, and Morales said a regular IEADA were also recognized member of the police, the and received Certificate of armed forces and other law Appreciation for the assisenforcement agencies are tance they have given during exempted from the nation- the Gawad Kalinga House wide gun ban, as long as he Wiring and the Typhoon is “in full uniform showing Vinta aftermath. clearly and legibly his name, Davao Light executives rank and serial number,” and and team leaders as well as “in the actual performance all the different electrician of his election duty”. associations were present The police are also con- to grace the event. sidering giving exemption to Davao Light will conpeople identified by Come- tinue to empower its partlec as “high risk,” such as ner electricians to enhance cashiers, disbursing officers, their skills and provide the and state witnesses who may best quality service to the seek gun ban exemption by customers. applying for the appropriate certificate of authority. Morales called on po- from page 8 litical candidates and their outreach, and community supporters to avoid clashes empowerment through during the campaign period education. which kicks off on February Baria said the operation 13. resulted in the profiling of He assured that all cam- 1,616 residents, while a total paign venues will be secured of 849 residents availed of but asked candidates to be the free medical check-up,
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pay for their taxes online. “This online payment could be availed by the tax payers as an option. They can still pay here at the City Treasurer’s Office, in all the district treasury offices of the CTO,” he said. Upon making online payment, Alparaque said the tax payers will get confirmation slips from the bank that they must present to the City Treasurer’s Office to get a copy of their business permits and official receipts. Alparaque added the City Government of Davao has also extended the deadline of the renewal of business permits from January 21 to Januar y 31, 2019 to allow business owners more time to process their documents. He said the extension
was implemented in accordance with Republic Act 11032, also known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.” He said the Business Bureau will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all Saturdays of January to accommodate the tax payers. He added that an off-site one-stop shop has been set up since January 3 at the Davao City Recreational Center (DCRC) so that taxpayers will have another option where to process the renewal of their business permits. “They will have no reason to delay the renewal of their business permits and the payments of the business taxes. If they fail to renew and pay for their business taxes, other fees and charges before January 21, they will suffer the burden of paying the surcharge of 25% and interest of 2% per month,” he said. A press release issued by the City Information Office said the requirements for those renewing their business and mayor’s permits are: previous Mayor’s and Business Permits, previous receipts, notarized list of all employees, and authority to transact the renewal of the Mayor’s Permit with the Business Bureau - a Special
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and ball pen holders made of Bitaog is just among the many products highlighted in the handicraft festival. Tourists and locals could also purchase and view the makings of fashion bags made of Nito, doormats made of coco coir by the women’s group in Agoho, Mambajao, lampshades, coin banks and wine holders made of ‘Batakan’ bamboos, accessories from broken g lass es, bamb o o wind chimes, baskets, slippers, and more until January 7. Honing students’ skills An integral part of putting Camiguin on top as stressed by Mayor Romualdo is the boost in personal and academic development
of the youth in the island. Thus, the local government in partnership with Deped spearheaded the Spelling Quiz Bee and Local History Quiz Bowl, “Tigi sa Kaalam sa Kasaysayan,” for elementary and secondary levels. Sports enthusiasts were also able to show their skills in the Inter-Municipality High School Basketball Tournament and the Fun Run/Barkada Run at Cong. PPR Tourism and Sports Complex. Local families and tourists also gathered during the night to witness the Kaplag sa Bituon (Cebuano solo singing contest for elementary pupils), Tinig at Himig ng Mag-irog (Tagalog duet contest for secondary level), and Ingsugilon Paagi Ta Sajaw (cultural dance drama contest). By involving Camiguingnons of all ages in these activities, the mayor said such will help in uniting the province. “The speed of success is always dependent on our dedication and willingness to sacrifice. We have to complement with each other and let’s not make excuses so we won’t crumble and fail,” Romualdo said. (RTP/PIA10)
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from page 12 Reduction of Carbon Emissions and noise reduction. Energy conservation was highlighted by the replacement of High-Powered Sodium (HPS) Lamps for streetlights and Mast Towers with 80 units of solar panel lights and LED bulbs; adoption of smart lighting (motion detector) system in the buildings that automatically provides lighting only when needed; use of energy efficient office appliance/equipment such inverter-type and HVAC aircons; and, regulating the operating hours of office lighting/ equipment/air-conditioning units and maintaining an office temperature at 24 degrees Celsius to cut on power demands. Reduction of Carbon Emission in Port operations, specifically cargo handling was attained by retiring/re-fleeting and upgrading old forklifts and stackers with rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes and rail mounted gantry (RMG) cranes to improve productivity and efficiency; reducing energy requirements, carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuel; installation of six units of shore based power supply (cold-ironing) in the dock facility as charging stations for docking vessels (so vessels would not have to use their own engine while at dock), reducing air pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions. Not the least, noise reduction during port construction was made possible through the use of hydraulic static pile hammers instead of diesel hammers which are a source of both noise and air pollution. The ‘soft’ or human aspect of promoting the port’s green culture, was attained through policies and mandates such as an Integrated Management System including ISO 9001:2018 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and BS OHSAS 18001:2001 (Occupational Health & Safety) focused on Port Environmental Policy, Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Emergency Preparedness and Response. “This is in compliance with the PPA Environmental Policy which states that the PPA as a government agency is tasked to administer the ports in the country including the development of the ports to spur regional and national growth, adhere to the concept of ensuring that port activities are focused on minimizing the adverse or negative impact to the environment and ensuring that all aspects of port operation and port development are geared towards the protection and preservation of the environment for the maximum utilization of port facilities,” noted Butaslac. “In this regard, our compliance to regulatory requirements covers our regular submission of self-monitoring reports under the Republic Act No. 9275-Philippine Clean Water Act, Republic Act No. 8749-Philippine Clean Air Act and Republic Act 6969-Hazardous Waste Act to DENR. It annually conducts Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, Stationary Source Air Emission Sampling, Emission Testing for PPA service vehicles and Oroport Cargo Handling Equipment, Water Effluent Quality Monitoring of the port’s oil and water separator facilities, and Water Quality Monitoring for port coastal water,” he added. Equally important, to foster the Green Culture in Port Man-
agement by inculcating values and community engagement, PMO-MOC engaged in various activities including mangrove planting, tree planting/growing, port and coastal clean-up, organic gardening, adoption of 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Resource Recovery) and environmental awareness trainings and forums. Since 2009, PMO-MOC has rigorously pursued its nature conservation program, together with residents and LGU representatives, with a total of 6,000 mangrove propagules planted within the total areas of 30 hectares located at Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro; Pangayawan, Gitagum; and El Salvador, Misamis Oriental. Also, a total of 1,000 trees of various species have been planted at Port Area in Macabalan, Barangay Bonbon and Mapawa Nature Park in Cagayan de Oro, for the years 2009-2018. Furthermore, it has organized continuing education aimed at enhancing environmental awareness through seminars / trainings, information campaigns and site visits. PMO MOC’s Environmental Specialist is also a DENRaccredited Pollution Control Officer who oversees and is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental laws. PMO MOC has actively encouraged stakeholders’ participation in various environmental awareness forums on Climate Change, Solid Waste Management, environmental laws, environmental education extension program, among others. They are also actively engaged in tree planting activities, coastal and port cleanups, mangrove planting and maintenance of plant nursery for seedling propagation and vegetable gardening. The Green Culture Innovation “Fostering a ‘Green Culture’ is a manifestation that the ports’ business and operations can be sustained without compromising the environment. By stressing the importance to the environment, the ports, particularly the Port of Cagayan de Oro, has progressively transformed itself and is continually unfolding to becoming an eco-port that provides comfort, convenience, connectivity, productivity, safety and security to the public,” Butaslac said. “In PMO MOC, advancement is a by-product of the synergy among the nature’s gifts, green operations, and people’s participation.” A Green Track Record Besides the Green Port Award 2018 given by APEC Port Services Network – Green Port Award System, PMOMOC has also been certified by TUV Rheinland Philippines for its Integrated Management System (2018) and Quality Management System (2012 & 2015). It has been granted a Certificate of Recognition by the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) for the Port Safety, Health and Environmental Management System (PSHEMS) (2015); Certificate of Recognition by the Government Quality Management Committee for compliance to EO 605 (2017); International Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Certificate of Compliance from DOTr-Office of Transport Security (2018) and was recognized by the DENR for implementation of Environmental Programs
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 (2018) and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation its continuing partnership in environmental program and joint oil spill response (2018). Sustaining the Green Culture To sustain its Green Culture, PMO-MOC will fully implement its green programs with continuous improvement among of which are earth balling, the addition of stations for Shore-Based Power Supply; additional Powerhouse with energy-saving devices/ features; rainwater collection and water treatment systems, and green buildings. “Plans and budget for green initiatives for furtherance of the fosterage of green culture have already been pipelined. With this, PMO MOC looks forward to future green projects,” Butaslac noted. “Fostering a Green Culture drives the PMO-MOC to gear for more eco-friendly initiatives, bearing the ethos that ports can still do business by being friendly to Mother Nature and not the port to be hazardous for anyone. Fosterage of green culture has come a long way and there’s no more turning back, only moving forward.” (with a report from Irish Maika R. Lam)
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from page 1 first waste plastic recycling factory in Metro Manila, particularly in Las Piñas City, under the umbrella of Villar Foundation. It is also only the second of its kind in the country. For the past eight years, Villar’s recycling livelihood program had been distributing chairs recycled out of plastic trash to public schools nationwide. “Naan a man kana diri ug nakadumdum man pud ko nga naa diay plastic recycling livelihood program si Senator Cynthia Villar, ako kini i-propose sa iya,” Emano said. The governor added that he is confident that Villar would approve his proposal because they belong to the same party – Nacionalista Party (NP). Incidentally, both Villar and Emano are reelectionists in the May election, her as senator and him as governor. Villar’s plastics recycling factory can produce about 1,000 armchairs in a month made with “soft plastics.” These can also be made to look like wooden chairs with changeable parts and has a durable span of up to 20 years. Subtracting the 1,400 tons of garbage that were shouldered by the South Korean government, there are still 5,100 tons of garbage that remained idle at Verde Soko’s facility in barangay Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental within the confines of Phividec Industrial Estate. In a related development, Emano said that his relationship with officials of Phividec Industrial Authority have not soured unlike his colleagues at the provincial board. Emano said that their partnership with Phividec in together wooing Chinese steel giant Panhua Group Company, Ltd. last November to invest here is testament of their continued cooperation. That is stark contrast with the atmosphere at the provincial board with lawmakers threatening to declare Phividec officials under persona non grata for their continued absence at SP hearings on the Verde Soko matter.
Verde Soko imported a total of 6,500 tons of plastic flakes last year but was meant with opposition from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the provincial board and certain environmental organizations, alleging that the two batches of shipment were adulterated with other garbage. The South Korean government was pressured then to ship the garbage back to their country.
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from page 1 P1.60 billion. Almost 40,000 businesses were registered in 2018, he said. Davao City ended 2018 with some P8.55 billion in revenues collected from the local businesses, exceeding its target of P7.8 billion, City Treasurer Office Erwin Alparaque said. MindaNews photo by CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS Alparaque said they target to collect some P8.9 billion in 2019. “We have to expand our tax base and enhance the collection efficiency of the City Government, of the City Treasurer’s Office, we already have a plan — assessment and collection strategies – that will be implemented this year,” he said. Alparaque said they want to collect bigger revenues for 2019 “because we need funds to address all the basic needs of the constituents of the city, the necessary public services in terms of health, social services, and, of course, some infrastructure projects.” He said they expect to increase more revenues from the real property tax collections this year as city implements the 2018 General Revision of the Real Property Assessment of the city. “Starting January this year, we are going to implement the general revision. There was an adjustment of 30% of the assessment level. The assessed value of the real properties, land, buildings, and improvements, will be adjusted up to 30%,” Alparaque said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
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from page 1 Ministry of Environment. The plastic trash, which was imported by Verde Soko Philippines Industrial Corp., arrived at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in Tagoloan from Pyongtaek City, South Korea, in July and October last year. The firm’s management said the plastic wastes were supposed to be processed in its recycling plant in Sitio Buguac, Barangay Santa Cruz of said town. The finished product in the form of pellets and briquettes, will then be exported to South Korea and China to be made into furniture and other items. The shipment was, however, put on hold by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) due to lack of import permit from the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). MCT sub-port collector John Simon, in a press conference last Wednesday, Jan. 2, said they have set the date for reshipment of the 51 containers of trash to South Korea on January 9. “We expect the 51 garbage-filled containers stored at MICT to be homebound by January 9 provided that all regulatory requirements are readily available. Their expedited re-export is what
BOC wants and this is what our people are yearning for,” Simon was quoted as saying. He said that “arrangements will be made” to re-export the rest of the garbage within this month. Aside from the failure of the consignee, Verde Soko, to obtain an import permit for the plastic waste, Simon also alleged that the company wrongfully declared the shipment as “plastic synthetic flakes” although inspectors found plastic materials of other shapes and sizes during an inspection. The re-exportation order is pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act; Republic Act 6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act; and the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the BOC said. On Nov. 21, 2018, the government of South Korea announced: “The Ministry of Environment on November 21 initiated legal procedure to have the wastes in question in the Philippines be brought back in accordance with Article 20 of the Law on Crossborder movement and Disposal of Wastes – Prior Notice of Repatriation Order – and embarked on investigation of the violation of Article 18-2 of the said law – False Export Declaration.” (PNA)
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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 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 illegal fishing. Ten out of the 13 fishing grounds in 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
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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 of the Development Budget Coordination Committee. (PNA)
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from page 6 government closed the lake from visitors for 70 days, the longest in the last three years. As part of the its rehabilitation program, the local government first closed down Lake Holon for nine months from June 2014 to March 2015, 55 days in 2016 and 63 days in 2017. Lake Holon is nestled at Mt. Melebingoy (Mt. Parker), which is listed as an active volcano. In 2003 and 2004, the lake was declared as the cleanest inland body of water in the entire country. From 2016 to 2017, it was recognized as among the world’s “Top 100 Sustainable Destinations”, along with Lake Sebu. (PNA)
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bold — at times, unconventional – ways. Truth to tell, were it not for him, this rare chance would not have come to pass,” he added. He said the people should trust Duterte as the OLBARMM is “his baby” and that he will not allow this to be a wasted legacy. If all else fails, Dureza said the OLBARMM can be amended or changed to suit the prevailing situations and climes. The legislation process for the Bangsamoro law started during the Aquino III administration, after the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. However, the process hit a snag in Congress after the January 2015 encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao which claimed the lives of 44 police commandos, 17 MILF fighters and five civilians. The police operatives went to Mamasapano to arrest Indonesian bomb expert Zulkipli bn Hir alias Marwan. It turned out that the raid was not coordinated with the MILF as provided for in the ceasefire agreement between government and the rebel group. (Antonio L. Colina IV/ MindaNews)
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DAP cites PPA MisOr-CDO PMO for Best Practice “Only when I saw the Earth from space, in all its ineffable beauty and fragility, did I realize that humankind’s most urgent task is to cherish and preserve it for future generations.” Sigmund Jahn (German cosmonaut and pilot) environmental protection, conservation, and sustainTHE Misamis Oriental- ability through the employC agayan de Oro Por t ment of technology; issuManagement Office of the ance and compliance with Philippine Ports Authority environmental policies and continues to win huzzahs mandates; and inculcating for its green culture. environmental awareness Barely a month after be- among port stakeholders. ing one of only two ports in The entry successfully the Philippines to ever win qualified for the final round the Green Ports Badge of the of screening and was preAPEC Port Services Net- sented by Port Manager, work – Green Port Award Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr., toSystem (GPAS) in Singapore, gether with Environmental the Development Academy Specialist/Pollution Control of the Philippines (DAP) Officer Core D. Suan, at cited the PMO-MOC as a Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas Best Practice for its environ- Center, Pasig City on 18 mental protection and con- December 2018. servation during the 2018 It was hailed as one of the Government Best Practice top five (5) best practices Recognition (GBPR). among the 11 entries from The PPA Head Office various government agenendorsed the PMO MOC’s cies for 2018. The five (5) entry dubbed, “Philippine winners will receive Best Ports Authority—Port Man- Practice trophies during agement Office of Misamis the awarding ceremony in Oriental/Cagayan de Oro the first quarter of 2019. (PMO MOC): Fostering a Besides the PPA MisOrGreen Culture for Port Op- CDO PMO, the other four of the Philippines; Philiperations and Management,” winners cited included the pine Health Insurance Corhighlighted its initiatives for Intellectual Property Office poration – Palawan· Local Health Insurance Office; Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon· Campus; and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. The DAP is a government owned and controlled corporation mandated to develop solutions to address development problems; upgrade institutional capacities of public and private institutions to more effectively pursue their respective roles and mandates Cold ironing (a.k.a. Alternate Marine Power or AMP) is an in development more effianti-pollution measure which helps reduce air pollution ciently and effectively; and from ships’ onboard diesel generators by using shore promote partnerships and electric power. (marineinsight.com) facilitate the integration of policies, plans, programs, and systems towards a holistic perspective. GBPR is one of DAP’s strategies to help public sector organizations further enhance their quality of service. Through GBPR, DAP recognizes agencies that have successful and validated practices. The Academy believes that “best practices are the building blocks and the solution formula in the High-Powered Sodium (HPS) Lamps for streetlights were attainment of organizareplaced by Mast Towers with 80 units of energy-saving tional outcomes—relevant By MIKE BAÑOS Editor-at-Large
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Port Manager Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr., (left) and ES/PCO Core D. Suan (right) with the DAP GBPR Panel of Judges at Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City on 18 December 2018 following the Presentation of the Agency’s Best Practice: “Fostering a Green Culture in Port Operations and Management”:(L-R) Eleanor Rochelle S. Cruz, PQA Assessor & former President, Phil. Society for Quality (PSQ); Myrna S. Chua , DBM Asst. Secretary; Corazon Alma G. De Leon, Former CSC Chair & PQA Judge; and Facilitator Ma. Theresa A. Agustin, Director, Productivity & Quality Training Office, DAP. (photo supplied)
policies, quality services and organizational effectiveness.” Overview of PMO-MOC PMO MOC administrative jurisdiction covers the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Camiguin with 7 government and 13 registered private ports (bannered by the Port of Cagayan de Oro , one of 10 gateway ports under PPA port system). It facilitates the transport of passengers and the input of raw materials and export of the region’s products through various handling modes (bulk, break bulk and RORO). It also provides ancillary services such as pilotage, tug assistance, bunkering, trucking, and porterage; supply of fresh water, and passenger related services. At present, it has 73 Permanent employees, 70 Technical and Admin Support Personnel and 39 General and Janitorial Services Personnel who are outsourced.
Rubber tired gantry cranes (RTG) at left & Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes (quayside) reduced the port’s carbon footprint & increased cargo handling efficiency-(Copyright @ Project-LUPAD-10)
Overview of the Best Practice PMO-MOC’s Green Culture is described as “inculcating environmental consciousness and sensitivity among stakeholders to achieve synergy with the environment towards sustainable development.” Besides iintegrating environmental protection and infusing green initiatives
/ sustainability measures in port management and day-to-day operations, it also aims to embed environmental consciousness among port employees and port stakeholders More specifically, fostering the Green Culture in Port Operations through technology involved Energy Conservation, the See PRACTICE, page 11