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NoCot guv condemns attempt vs. mayor’s life By EDWIN FERNANDEZ and NOEL PUNZALAN
KIDAPAWAN CIT Y -North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza on Tuesday condemned the assassination attempt Monday against Libungan town Mayor Christopher Cuan inside the town hall premises. “The Provincial Government of North Cotabato See CONDEMNS, page 11
Excellence awards, which was tentatively schedule on January 25, the event will be held on February 23, 2018, according to Awards Exec. Director Allan Mediante and
Chairman Dante Sudaria. Sudaria says the project is aimed at giving due recognition to government leaders and private sector achievers for bring fame and honor
to their communities. “ These leaders have shown good governance and leadership traits and best practices in steering their communities and or-
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News,” Sudaria Added. Mediante opined that government and private sector leaders are facing completely new pressures,
TRUST and confidence. Both led FDC Misamis Power Corporation and APEX Mining Corporation, Inc. (APEX Mining) to renew ties for another five-years for a 5-MW power pact in a simple yet meaningful signing ceremony of the Electric Power Purchase Agreement (EPPA) held
at Annabel’s Restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City on January 7, 2019. Meaning, FDC Misamis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc., the utilities and power arm of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), will still be the exclusive power supplier of APEX Mining in
its processing plant located at its mine site at Masara, Maco, Compostela Valley. The newly-signed power agreement, however, already took effect on December 26, 2018 and concludes in 2023. But, as stated in the renewed contract, FDC Misamis, operator of the 3x135-MW circulating fluidized bed
coal thermal plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, will provide APEX Mining only 4-MW of power supply in the first two years, from 2019 to 2020. And, will be up to 5-MW in 2021 to 2023, the contract further reads. FDC Misamis, one of Mindanao’s giant power producer, has been
the power provider of APEX Mining since the former had started its commercial operations in 2016 under a two-year 3-MW power pact that ended late of December last year. “What a wonderful development on our part at the start of the new year,”
FDC Misamis, APEX Mining renew partnership pact
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Local government officials of Camiguin take a look at the various handicraft locally made by residents in Mambajao town, as part of the island-province’s 51st founding anniversary, which is celebrated on yesterday From left: Mambajao mayor Jurdin Jesus “JJ” Romualdo, Camiguin Gov. Maria Luisa “Baby” Romualdo, and Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Naome Dael. Mayor Romualdo is running for the province’s gubernatorial race, a position he had previously held. photo by gerry lee gorit
New recruits boost Davao City police force By RHODA GRACE SARON
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) took in more than a hundred new recruits that will serve as additional force in its anti-criminality drive.
Police Senior Supt. Alexander Tagum, in an interview on Monday, said the infusion of additional police officers has increased the DCPO’s strength to more than 2,000 personnel. See BOOST, page 11
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Farmer’s market earns P10.5M in 2018 By ELAINE O. RATUNIL
CAPITOL COMPOUND, Misamis Oriental -- Local farmers in the province of Misamis Oriental were able to earn at least P10.5 Million since it was launched in January 2018. Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano, in his message during the opening of 6th Kuyamis Festival, said these farmers are now able to buy their own seeds and fertilizers and hire workers. Emano shared the importance of tourism development. He attributed the nine percent decrease in poverty incidence in the province to the tourism program implemented by the provincial government. He also said that tourists entering Laguindingan airport and seaports in the province have increased to 500,000 in January-October 2018 from 50,000 in the same period in 2017. For her part, Department of Tourism (DOT)
Region 10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan said Misamis Oriental got over P500 Million projects under the DOT-DPWH Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP). Unchuan said the tourism department is set to launch faith tourism this year with Divine Mercy in El Salvador City as the center of pilgrim tours. She, meanwhile, said the presence of pristine coral reefs and numerous sightings of whales, whale sharks, dolphins, and marine life in the province served as a testament to clean and healthy ecotourism in the province. The tourism department has started to map out destinations in the province such as Mt. Anggas in Gitagum town. Heads of delegates from Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia vowed, during the BIMP-EAGA Officers Meet- Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano, Miss Kuyamis 2018 Ana Monica Tan, northern Mindanao Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Marie Elaine Unchuan lead the ribbon cutting ceremony to formally ing hosted by See EARNS, page 11
open the 6th Kuyamis Festival held at Capitol Grounds. (PIA Misamis Oriental)
Camiguin takes pride in improved Eco-friendly park in Gingoog underway economy, tourism in 2018 By RECTHIE TOLINERO
CAMIGUIN -- Securing over Php72 million budget for road construction and rehabilitation, attaining 688,587 tourist arrivals in 2018, and improving health and nutritional status among school-aged children, the Provincial Government of Camiguin bares 2018 key strategies that lead to making the island one of the most beautiful and peaceful islands in the country. “My greatest aspiration as a woman leader, at the same time, a wife and a mother – is attaining a quality of life for all Camiguingnons where everyone enjoys the dividends of economic progress, and feels safe and secure in their homes and communities,” Provincial Governor Maria Luisa Romualdo said during her State of the Province Address (SOPA) on January 6. Investing in human capital Believing that the most important economic resource lies in human capital, the local government addressed the oral, physical and mental health of its people. In 2018, the province has attained 85 percent orally fit children and attended to 133 mentally-ill patients, making Camiguin the first province that gives importance to the usually neglected health problem in the country. Romualdo also cited the significant improvement of the zero open defecation (ZOD) program implementation in the province from 18 percent compliance in 2017 to 79 percent in 2018
In her State of the Province Address (SOPA) on January 6, Camiguin Provincial Governor Maria Luisa Romualdo reports that the local government continuously works to make Camiguin a competitive tourist destination and maintain its distinction as one of the most beautiful and peaceful islands in the country. (PIA/Camiguin)
highlighting the 15 barangays in Camiguin which were already declared ZOD areas. The strict implementation of the Smoke-Free Camiguin has also changed the face of the island from a top tourist destination to a healthy haven for tourists and residents as it accorded the Red Orchid Award. Furthermore, with the aid of the Department of Health (DOH), over Php116 million was allocated to improve the facilities and services of Camiguin General Hospital (CGH). The marginalized sector that includes the displaced individuals/families, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries, children, women, elderly and differently-abled per-
sons attained immediate response from the local government which allocated Php12,757,878 in CY 2018 to cater to their needs. Securing economic progress C ontr ibuting ab out P35,735,000 to the P72,566,830 requirement to complete the opening of interconnected routes and rehabilitation of roads, the local government now assures not only the ease of accessibility to tourist sites but also the speedy transportation of farm products to the market. Locals tourists will enjoy the new and improved sports complex as the construction of such facility will soon reach its completion. Also, swimming enthusiasts will get a chance to hone their
skills once the swimming pool at Mahinog will be completed. “And I did not do all these alone. With myself, alone, I am powerless. However, with you, marching with me, united in heart and mind, we made things happen to assure that progress never stops for a clean and beautiful Camiguin,” Romualdo said. To brace and further advance such feats, Romualdo urged Camiguingnons to implement the Water Code and respect the mandate on easement, keep the quality of coastal water to the highest standard and the forest land pristine, and take care of the heritage sites that are treasures recognized by the national government. (RTP/ PIA10)
GINGOOG CITY, Misamis Oriental -- P22.7 million Gingoog Eco-Tourism Park soon to be built in an eighthectare land area with cooler weather at Sitio Civoleg, Barangay Lunotan. As recipient of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the city government of Gingoog is qualified to the project dubbed as ‘Green, Green, Green Cities’ of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). This project aims to preserve and conserve ecological balance, strengthen local resiliency in times of disaster and catastrophe, promote health and wellness, and boost eco-tourism potentials of the city. “We are pleased to know that DBM has technically approved our proposal. It has encouraged us to value ecologically-friendly park, and has budgeted P22.7 million for this legacy,” Gingoog city mayor Marie de Lara Guingona said. To fast track for the development of the project in the city, mayor Guingona
has directed City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) head Elsa Maquiling and City Engineer Felipa Baranda to collaborate with the Barangay Council of Lunotan, Punong Barangay Nelson Dumaluan, National Council for the Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and other concerned agencies. The eco-park would feature a 1.2 hectares bike line for health purpose, a number of picnic grooves and cottages for family bonding, Lumad Plaza for cultural display and tribal showcase, forest park for the communion with nature, retention bond for garden water and landslide control, amphitheater for socio-cultural presentation, pathways for walking and other amenities, Maquiling shared. It will be built in the 76.4 hectares owned by the city government in which this administration has also allotted two hectares for housing project that will serve as relocation site for the affected informal See PARK, page 11
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SP OKs budget of CSWD SITTING as a Committee of the Whole, the City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy approved in principle the proposed budget of City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) for 2019. This, during the marathon budget deliberation presided over by Councilor Edna M. Dahino, the body discussed the proposed budget of the CSWD in the total amount of P229,020,727. This includes the budgets intended for salaries and wages of employees (P35.1 million), maintenance such as repairs for transportation equipment, machinery and equipment and other operating expenses (P2.1 million). Legislators also approved CSWD’s special programs, projects and services for children, which include the Early Childhood Care and Development program (P10.8 million), Educational Assistance Program (P2 million), Support to City Council for the Protection of Children (P2.5 million),
Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances (CEDC) (P7.3 million) and Basic Care and Management of Children with Disabilities (CWDs) (P200,000). Also approved in principle the proposed budgets intended for Home Care for Girls (from Social Development Center (SDC)) (P7.3 million), Street and Urban Working Children Program (SUWCP) (P2.2 million), Tuloy Aral Walang Sagabal (TAWAG)-Children with Disabilities P1.1 million), among other projects and programs of CSWD with the total appropriation of P48.9 million. The proposed budget also covers programs, projects and services for youth in the amount of P16.5 million, for Women/Families amounting to P16 million, for Persons with Disability in the amount of P12.7 million, among others. The Committee of the Whole completed its budget deliberation last week Wednesday, December 5. (SP/JBD)
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LAST year in July 2018, Egypt tried to regulate social media users. This regulation was induced by so many social media users with their false news (BBC News/July/17/2018). All these could be predicted to lead the country into chaos again. It was reported that many activists—as the opponents— were arrested. Thousands of people have been detained since 2013. How about Indonesia and the Philippines? In my country, Indonesia, the political atmosphere is getting hot and hot. It is nearing the presidential election in April this year. Yet, the hoax news comes up again and again. Almost every day, people get fed up with all these types of news exposures. People are in
diversity in terms of their intelligence. Education in some cases can be the panacea of such phenomenon. By having good knowledge, people can be aware of anything. They can analyze the written texts or oral video news well. They will not get trapped by the misleading news. By having enough education, people can be easily managed. Unfortunately, not all of the people in a developing country have got enough education. Mostly, they are easily trapped by such hoax news. They comment so badly on everything they see on the media: social media. This is the millennial type of generation. They get literate with technology. They can use it for their own purposes. But, they
get easily trapped. A very long time ago, Alvin Toffler, in 1970-1980, had reminded of such phenomenon. This futurist predicted that there would be chaos due to the era of information. Any nation being unprepared with the technology advancement will be the victims. They can use technology but without basic knowledge how to use it properly. In other words, they don’t have the basis of good knowledge. In overcoming the phenomenon above, political will by the government must be the key. It is the key to transform the people by giving a good education. Being good means that the people should be provided with the opportunity to grab high-quality education
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level. This level is that of the strategy making them knowledgeable. In the ASEAN region, the Philippines and Indonesia look similar. But, the Philippines is much luckier because the people are exposed to the English language as a means of communication besides the regional languages. In Indonesia, we have only the national language—Indonesian— as the lingua franca. This language is used as a formal language for communication. Mostly, the people are exposed to See EDUCATION, page 5
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AS creatures meant to progress, humans are expected to always challenge their religious beliefs to avert its decadence and shun away from becoming archaic, which is what it is exactly today. Undeniably because of religious conservatism, religion, Christianity specifically, is prevented from progressing as it should be. Christian religion propagates progressive teaching in accord with its inherent belief that humans were created in the likeness of God and as such they are meant to progress rather than retrogress. Inexplicably, however, religious progress is thwarted by religious conservatism. This conservatism is what we believe emboldens President Duterte in mak-
ing a mockery out of its own teachings. Perhaps, he would not have dared question Christianity’s thought processes in regard many social issues and concerns if it has not been archaic in its teachings. There is no doubt that Christianity’s teachings in its pristine state advocates progressive thoughts that the church sadly fails to speak about and even live out. While Duterte’s manner of challenging the advocates and believers of the Christian faith leaves one flabbergasted for its crassness, he is right in rocking the very foundations of the church for her to shape up. Just think of this. The Christian religion progressively teaches that believers should live a life of simplicity or payak to counter hu-
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manity’s insatiable desire for wealth, power and fame. If this teaching is not progressive, we don’t know what is. Sadly, the same religion undermines its own teaching about living in simplicity by embracing the capitalist mindset that only through the sweat of one’s brows one shall live. What’s wrong with this? It pushes a thought that is entirely alien to Christianity’s core teaching to live a simple life to be inclusive. When one should live only through the sweat of his brows we are already advocating for the exclusion in society of those who are, through no fault of their own, not capable of competing in this dog-eat-dog world such as the physically challenged members of society.
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Aside from them, those who never had the opportunity of acquiring the needed education to enable them to compete in life for reasons not to their own liking or choice will likewise be excluded. Modern society’s numerous problems take its roots from these realities. All normal human beings have the mind like anyone else but not all had the privilege of sharpening their minds through formal education because of lack of opportunities in life. This lack of opportunity is compounded when they get to have families of their See WAY, page 5
By Jesus G. Dureza, MindaNews
Bangsamoro is a reality DAVAO CITY -- 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. The fruit of the Moro struggle now about 50 long years - nurtured by loss of precious lives, human sufferings and agony - is now ripe for everyone to harvest. There will be no magical instant results. Everyone must all help to nurture, tend and nourish it one step at a time. Until it becomes sustainable. I know even Cotabato City and Isabela City of Basilan, which are both in the heart of the territory
and STILL NOT part of the original ARMM will decide to join. Despite the trauma suffered and the lingering doubts by their inhabitants, giving this a last chance to work is the best step to take now. 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. No worries about Sulu inspite of its perceived “NO TO BOL” for the moment. 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 inspite of the NO vote (if ever) in Sulu province, the result will be of no moment. Sulu will be part of the new BARMM, notwithstanding. A Sulu “no vote” will only engender animosity, enmity and inevitably distance and dissatisfaction. Hence, I am confident Sulu will see the light and give the BOL a chance to work. 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 bold — at times, unconventional ways. Truth to tell, were it not for him,
this rare chance would not have come to pass. If all else fails, the BOL, which is a law can later be amended or changed to suit prevailing situations and climes. So, let’s all give this a try. Trust President Duterte. This is his “baby”! And he’ll not allow this to be a wasted legacy! (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Lawyer Jesus Dureza was Presidentia Adviser on the Peace Process under the Arroyo administration and under the Duterte administration. He resigned in late November 2018, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte fired two of his subordinates for corruption).
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THE WORD, in other words Jhon 3-31-36- He who come from above is above all, He who is of the earth is earthly speech of the earth. He who Comes from heaven is above all. And what he has seen and heard, that he Testifies: and no one receives his testimony, He who received his Testimony has certified that God is true. For he whom God has sent, speaks the word of God, for God does not give the Holy Spirit by
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measure: the father loves the son, and has given all things to his hand. He who believes in the son has everlasting life, and he who does not believe the son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on, him. Amen.
I OFTEN wondered why and what have we done as a nation that we are given this scourge – a Lower Chamber in Congress where political morons and hungry hyenas thrive and fight over our tax that they cannot agree how much to allocate for what and for whom without thinking in single and possessive pronoun: mine. And then we have a Vice President, Leni Robredo, who thinks that money intended for dredging heavily silted rivers that could results to flash floods and erosions, like what happened in Bicol where she resides, will just be purloined. Each time she opens her mouth, she reveals what’s in her cranium. Still another variety, Rep. Edcel Lagman, also from her region, asserts that Martial Law in Mindanao need not be extended since there is no armed rebellion in the region. How could he who has not even ventured in Mindanao, for he might be too scared, judge what is good for us Mindanaons? And still another Bicolano, Rolando Andaya, the new Majority Floor Leader, practically sat on the proposed budget for 2019 questioning at length the alleged “insertion” by Budget Sec. Benjamin Diokno thus jeopardizing the
initial phase of the Build Build Build program of the Duterte administration. Sen. Antonio Trillanes, also from the same region, is out of the country for a string of speaking engagements, so he claimed. Back home, he is facing a magma of warrants yet he wants to impress us that he is in the mold of Dale Carnegie he has to speak in several international forums instead of appearing before Philippine Courts to answer the criminal charges leveled against him. Yesterday he was in Amsterdam the next day in London, where BBC hard-hitting anchor Stephen Sackur once dubbed him “out of tune”. Has the ash fall and sulfuric fumes from the eternally active Mayon anything to do with mindset of these characters? The unusual delay in passing the 2019 budget is no longer funny. If “insertions” were made, then why cannot they evaluate whether there are valid reasons why it should be considered. Remember that not a few congressional districts were deprived of budgetary allocations during the term of ex-Speaker Bebot Alvarez. Congressman Andaya early on saw the huge chunk of money in the proposed budget for the
districts of Alvarez, Cong. Rodolfo Farinas and of exCongressman now Cabinet Sec. Karlo Nograles. The problem then was that the Palace had questioned what it earlier suspected as a big allocation for the district of incumbent Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo which turned out to be a pittance compared to the three. Everything went convoluted the House of Gloria seemed to be paralyzed by its own inability to decide on the fate of the 2019 budget proposed by Malacanang. Congress should flesh out what it suspected as questionable insertions and proceed with what the members think is fair and just. Well, they invited Budget Sec. Ben Diokno
Zamboanga Sibugay “founding-father” and former Gov. George Hofer passes away on January 6, 2019. He was 80 years old. (Lifted from Ipil LGU Facebook account)
Zamboanga Sibugay ‘founding-father’ passes away at 80 IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay -- Gov. Wilter Yap Palma on Monday ordered that the Philippine flag be flown at half-mast as provincial government officials expressed condolences to the family of the late Governor George Hofer. Hofer, the founding-father of this province, passed away on Sunday, January 6, due to lingering illness at a hospital in Cebu City. He was 80 years old. “I was shocked after receiving the sad news on the passing of the former governor,” Palma said as he called on the province’s more than 700 employees to pause for a minute of prayer for the province’s first governor. Palma said the provincial capitol is open for the wake and necrological service of Hofer before he will be laid to final rest on January 14 at the George T. Hofer Park in Barangay Bangko, Titay, this province. Hofer is considered as
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the “founding father” of this province since it was during his incumbency as then Zamboanga del Sur third district representative in 1998 when he authored a bill seeking the separation of his district from the province to create Zamboanga Sibugay. On February 24, 2001, then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 8973 that separated the 16 municipalities and created into a new province named after the Zamboanga Sibuguey River. Hofer served for three consecutive terms in office after being elected as Zamboanga Sibugay’s first governor in 2001. He also served for two terms as mayor of Titay municipality from 1992 to 1998. He retired from politics in 2010. The remains of the former governor lie in state at Cosmopolitan Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu and will be flown to this province on January 10. (PNA)
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during the budget hearing but instead of seeking answers to shed light on the budget proposal, the congressmen crucified and drowned him in a hail of insults. Failing to act on the budget would result in a standstill in government functionaries, services and implementation of salaries and wages of state employees. The grave condition may force Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to consider options which congressmen might later regret.
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Aboitiz optimistic on airport projects in 2019 By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA
MANILA -- Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc (AIC) is confident that it will be able to start breaking ground for its various regional airport projects across the country this year. The company said it expects the government to approve its unsolicited proposals for the operations, maintenance and expansion of the Bohol-Panglao International Airport and Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental. “We were granted original proponent status (OPS) by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the Bohol-Panglao on September 3, 2018. We are hopeful that the government will allow us to operate these two regional gateways this year,” AIC Chief Operating Officer Cosette Canilao said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Security Bank wins its 4th Bank of the Year Award SECURITY Bank Corporation (SBC) has been named the country’s Bank of the Year 2018 by The Banker for its strong performance and innovation in products and services. This is SBC’s fourth time to receive the prestigious award known as the “Oscars of the banking industry.” The Banker, the international banking and finance magazine of the Financial Times Ltd. said, “Banks that delivered solid financial results while demonstrating prowess in developing new products, services and the employment of new technology came out on top in the Banker Awards.” “Competition as always was fierce and we received some of the strongest entries in the history of our awards,” The Banker added. “To win an award, banks need to show not only a solid set of results but also a good performance in terms of
overall strategy, new products and services and the use of technology,” said Brian Caplen, Editor of The Banker. According to SBC President & CEO Alfonso L. Salcedo, Jr., “We are elated at winning this prestigious award for the fourth time. This award is a vote of confidence in Security Bank’s strategy, execution and results by a global expert award-giving body. At the center of this recognition is our valued customers. We made a BetterBanking commitment to them. We want to thank them for continuing to put their trust in us.” Security Bank has focused mainly on the growth of its consumer banking business through product innovation, which has been one of the key drivers of its solid financial results. “Our success could be attributed to our commitment
SBC President & CEO Alfonso L. Salcedo, Jr. received the award in London.
“We do our best to cater to both older and younger generations. From renovating our Gold Circle lounge and building a Discovery Hub, to constantly updating and upgrading our products and services to keep up with the trends and consumer behavior, we always strive to bring the BetterBanking experience to more people,” Salcedo said. As a result of its digital transformation initiatives, Security Bank has seen an increase in the e-commerce transactions of its credit card customers. The Bank currently offers a roster of credit cards fit for every individual’s needs and spending habits. E-commerce transactions are protected by an extra layer of security through an OTP or one-time password which is sent via SMS. Security Bank was first recognized as Bank of the Year in 2012, followed by a
The Inner Wheel Club of Cagayan de Oro West District 385 led by Josefina Bacal turns over a newly constructed Alternative Learning System (ALS) classroom to the city government of Cagayan de Oro represented by Mayor Oscar Moreno. Located at Mother Teresa Compound, sitio Maitum, Upper Puerto, the facility is intended to be used by abandoned children already residing at the Mother Teresa Care Center within the complex. Also in photo are Councilors Reuben Daba and Suzette Daba. photo by mark francisco
In line with growing its retail banking business, Security Bank has produced practical solutions that customers find highly useful and valuable. This is why the Bank emphasized online consumer loan applications and online deposit account opening. It is important for Security Bank to immediately service and fulfill the needs of the younger generation customers who like to do things online. Its Salary Advance (SALAD) facility and Business Express Loan were among the products which consistently supported the growth of the Bank’s consumer loan portfolio. In addition, its move to include free insurance coverage in its flagship deposit account, the All Access Account, was received positively by the banking public, helping to significantly increase the number of monthly account openings of new-to-bank clients.
MANILA -- The re-export of the 51 containers of South Korean garbage sitting at the Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT) in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental will take place on Sunday, and not Wednesday as previously announced. The EcoWaste Coalition made the clarification after receiving an update via text from MICT Port Collector John Simon. Simon told Aileen Lucero, national coordinator of the EcoWaste Coalition, that the schedule for re-
Verde Soko Philippine Industrial Corp. project engineer Nathaniel Carampatana checks the shredded plastics that they will use as raw materials for the company’s recycling facility in Sitio Buguac, Barangay Santa Cruz, Tagoloan town in Misamis Oriental province. (Photo by Jigger J. Jerusalem)
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to become a better bank for our customers and to our adherence to execution excellence as we build our third business pillar – retail banking,” added Salcedo.
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Re-export of 51 containers of SoKor garbage set on Jan. 13 export has to be adjusted because the vessel that will bring the garbage back to South Korea will only arrive in Cagayan de Oro City on January 12. “The arrival of the vessel (Maersk Shipping Lines) will be on the 12th of January (Saturday) and the loading of the cargo will begin immediately on the same day,” Simon said. The ceremonial closing and loading of the last container, according to Simon, will be at 9 a.m. on January 13.
“The slight delay should not dampen our nation’s jubilation over the looming departure of the containerized South Korean garbage shipments to Pyeongtaek City where these came from,” Lucero said. “After the 51 containers are gone, concerned parties could concentrate on the re-bagging and eventual re-export of the bulk wastes dumped at the consignee’s premises inside a government-managed industrial park in Tagoloan. We expect the highest cooperation of
the consignee, the Korean government, and our national and local government agencies to make this happen,” she said. The bulk Korean garbage shipments have been at the compound of Verde Soko Philippines Industrial Corp., the consignee, located at the Phividec Industrial Estate in Barangay Sta. Cruz in Tagoloan. A shipload of 5,176.91 metric tons of misdeclared “plastic synthetic flakes” exported by Green Soko Co. See SET, page 8
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Citywide ecowaste summit slated
DAVAO CITY -- The Ecoteneo, an environment group from the Ateneo de Davao University has invited the barangay chairs from the 182 barangays in the city to a summit dubbed as “Oya Davao Ecowaste Summit,” from January 21 to 23, 2019 at the ADDU-Jacinto Campus. Carmela Marie Santos, a representative of the Ecoteneo said they are expecting the gathering of barangay leaders and student leaders from other schools to have a coordinated action plan for proper management of ecowastes. She said proper management of ecowastes entails the proper disposition of garbage as stipulated on the Republic Act 9003 through waste segregation. “This is also a follow up on our ban on the singleuse plastic at the ADDU,” Santos said. She said the primary objective is to make a coordinated effort in making Davao City as plastic-waste free city. Santos said partner barangays and schools have been invited to send in See SUMMIT, page 8
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GAA non-passage affects Davao’s bus system project
DAVAO CITY -- The nonpassage of the PHP3.757trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) in Congress has affected the full implementation of the city’s High Priority Bus System (HPBS). Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said the HPBS--a top priority project of her administration--is the lone project sought by the city government for national funding. “Kung dili mapasa ang GAA (General Appropriations Act), walay kwarta (If the GAA is not passed, then we don’t have money),” Mayor Sara told reporters on Monday. While the project is partially funded by the Depart-
ment of Transportation (DoTr), the mayor said the agency can only fund the implementation of sample routes. “So, we have to look for other sources para mabuhat ang project (So we have to look for other sources so that we can implement the project),” she added. The HPBS is part of the city’s traffic and transport master plan that envisions the establishment of interim bus routes leading to a comprehensive bus system in 2022. The HPBS not only seeks to put modern city buses on the road but also paves the way for the future road See AFFECTS, page 8
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Mindanao, prone to trafficking, DSWD official TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- Mindanao is prone to trafficking, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Luz Ilagan said as she raised the need for community information regarding trafficking. Basing on her experience, Ilagan cited the
vulnerability of Mindanao which has now become prone to natural calamities and where poverty incidence is still high. She said the evacuation sites where places to watch especially when man-made or natural disaster would occur because “these are where trafficking happens”.
Mayor Sara reminds govt workers of integrity and dedication with coming polls DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio urged all government employees of line government agencies to work with integrity and dedication even with the existing election ban. Speaking during the First Quarter Flag-Raising Ceremony of all line government agencies in Davao Region, she said that it will be very busy on the first six months of 2019 as the city hosts the Davao Region Athletic Association Meet, Ironman, Palarong Pambansa and Araw ng Dabaw alongside the holding of the Midterm National and Local Elections. “I am here to solicit your support to the activities of the city especially for the first six months, especially the three big sporting events through working on their respective mandates even with the presence of election ban,” Duterte-Carpio said. She reminded everyone that while it is true that the election ban was created to ensure that partisan politics will not affect the duties and functions of any government office, it does not mean that people in government will no longer work. She said that even with
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the election ban, people in government must deliver the needed services and not allow ordinary people to wait, because it was already projected as early as January of 2018 that an election ban is forthcoming, consequently affecting the first and second quarters of 2019. Duterte-Carpio said all the regional directors down to the lowly government employees must work. “It will mean less complaints reaching the City Hall, and we can focus on the things that we need to do in the city government. We just need to work together to provide the services expect from our respective offices, and not to allow them to wait and to come back due to excuses like the election ban,” she said. Duterte-Carpio recalled that 2018 was a relatively good year for Davao Region as it experienced construction boom and saw more investments with the inauguration of roads, bridges and businesses and industrial parks. She said more tourists even visited the region in 2018 due to the various colourful festivals and events. “We hosted several MICE
events and sporting events. Our cacao and agri-trade fair industry continue to flourish and generally positive regional peace and order situation,” Duterte-Carpio said. She also cited the hard work of every employee of all government agencies from the regional directors to the staff. Duterte-Carpio dared everyone to continue to deliver the needed services to the people in the most efficient, prompt and responsive way as possible. “We provide not just service with a smile, but service with sincerity. The goal is to get pass the targets we set to achieve this year not just because it is our job but we genuinely want to raise the quality of life of the communities that we serve. We want more empowered farmers and fisher folks and innovative small and medium entrepreneurs, higher rates of employment and lower rates of morbidity, more science and technology scholars and fewer number of school drop-outs and college graduates who are under-employed, more disposition of cases and lesser incidents of crime,” See REMINDS, page 8
Brushing aside literacy as a factor, she noted that even when victims knew the danger, they succumbed due to “pressing needs”. “Mao ni ang bantayan kay kung naay evacuation center, daghang babae ang ma-traffic. (There is a need to keep an eye on evacuation sites where a numbe
of women have been trafficked),” she said. “Because of the circumstances kay bisan ug kabalo sila (because even if they know) that something is wrong, illegal recruiter, but because of the need,” she added explaining that pressing needs usually drive victims to succumb to il-
legal recruitment leading to trafficking . Ilagan said families in communities should be made aware of the dangers of trafficking or the transport of people who are being exploited through deceptive promises usually of good jobs. See PRONE, page 8
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infrastructure developments. Under the HPBS project, jeepneys and tricycles will not be phased out as they will be used in feeder lines. Tricycles can ply in areas that cannot be served by jeepneys. The project has been included under the major transport projects of the national government that will be funded by the Asian Development Bank and approved by the National Economic Development Authority. (PNA)
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She also pointed out the need for public information, inter-agency cooperation, strengthening of local trafficking councils which firm up local government policies. The Undersecretar y, however, expected local anti-trafficking councils to be funded by local government units (LGUs) because of some expenses that would be incurred in running the affairs of such council. “So kinahanglan nga kining nga kampanya mapadayon ug inter-agency all of government jud ang
approach. Kay dili pwede nga buhaton sa usa lang ka ahensiya. (it is important to sustain this campaign and this interagency (council) but it has to be all of government approach because one agency cannot do it alone.),” she said. It not at the town levels, city and provincial level inter-agency council on trafficking would be good enough to pool together agencies of national government to check trafficking of persons. Meanwhile, DSWD XI Regional Director Mercedita Jabagat saw the crucial role of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) in checking incidence of trafficking of children in communities not just looking into cases of children in conflict with the law (CICL). DSWD along with other members of the Regional Interagency Council against Trafficking (RIACAT) held observance of International Day Against Trafficking (IADAT) in December in Tagum City with Atty. Rudiger G. Falcis II, executive director of IACAT Department of Justice. The event bannered the theme, “Karapatan ng Kabataan Pangalagaan, Human Trafficking ay Labanan”.
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(PIA XI Jeanevive Duron Meet, “he said. (PIA XI- lay Airport, Laguindingan Abangan) Joey Sem G. Dalumpines) Airport and New Bohol International Airport for a 35 year concession period. from page 7 from page 6 However, this was releaders for the first day The new Bohol Inter- jected by the DOTr in April exposure trip to the land national Airport, which is as it prefers interested bidfill and one and a half days located on Panglao Island, ders to submit separate planning. (PIA XI-Joey Sem is intended to replace the proposals for each airport G. Dalumpines) existing Tagbilaran Airport projects. and is projected to accom- AIC, which is the inframodate around two million structure business unit of passengers per year. It is the Aboitiz Group, is also from page 7 she said. expected to lead to further part of the NAIA Consor Earlier, Atty. Alberto increases in tourist arriv- tium which was granted Escobarte, director of the als to Bohol province once original proponent status Department of Education this becomes operational. by the DOTr and Manila XI revealed that one the Meanwhile, the AIC International Airport Aufirst semester of 2019, two said that it has selected thority on its proposal to big sports activities will multinational design and rehabilitate and expand be hosted by Davao City engineering firm, Arup, as the facilities at the Ninoy namely the Davao Regional consultant on the technical Aquino International AirAthletic Association Meet studies and masterplan for port. from January 27 to Feb- its PHP 42.7 billion project “We are hopeful that ruary 2 and the Palarong for the development of the the government will grant the consortium the notice Pambansa 2019 from April Laguindingan Airport. 28 to May 4, respectively. The company clarified to proceed this 2019 so He said the Davraa Meet that its offer that was sub- that we can commence will involve 7,000 athletes mitted to the DOTr last the expansion of NAIA to and coaches while the Palar- December was not a revi- accommodate 65 million ong Pambansa will include sion but was only made to passengers per year,” NAIA 15,000 or more athletes and address various concerns Consortium spokesperson coaches from all over the raised by the department Jimbo Reverente said. country. on its original proposal that The NAIA Consortium’s Escobarte said the host- was submitted in August proposal will still have to undergo evaluation by ing of the Palarong Pamban- last year. sa will be realized through “It is not a revised offer the National Economic the successful bid by the but a response to DOTr’s Development Authority Davao City government. requests for additional and then subjected to a “Davao City became the info,” according to Canilao. Swiss challenge, wherein host of the 3rd Palarong AIC has earlier sub- other parties can submit Pambansa in the 1950 or mitted a PHP 148 billion bids that can match or 69 years ago, known then as unsolicited proposal to surpass those submitted the Bureau of Public Schools modernize Iloilo Interna- by the original proponent. Inter-scholastic Athletic tional Airport, Bacolod-Si- (PNA)
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Ltd. and consigned to Verde Soko arrived at the MICT in July 2018 without prior import clearance from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Verde Soko also facilitated the import of additional 51 containers of “plastic synthetic flakes”, which arrived at the MICT in October 2018. “The removal of all the 6,500 tons of illegal mixed waste cargoes from South Korea should send a clear signal to rich countries, including Canada, that has yet to take back their reeking trash from our land, that the Philippines is not a dumping ground for their garbage. This should also prompt our policy makers into quickly banning the importation of plastic wastes and other foreign wastes to protect public health and the environment, like what China has done,” Lucero added. (Ecowaste Coalition PR)
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Philippines retains top rank in global financial inclusion list
THE Philippines remains a global leader in financial inclusion according to the 2018 Microscope, a cross-country study which assessed the enabling environment for financial inclusion in 55 jurisdictions. The Philippines is ranked fourth in the world and first in Asia, together with India, in terms of having a conducive environment for financial inclusion. The first three spots belong to Latin American countries, namely Peru, Colombia, and Uruguay. The report noted that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) “has been ahead of the curve in identifying opportunities and setting guidelines for financial inclusion.” It recognized that the BSP’s focus on “creating a digital finance ecosystem has led to the introduction of a sound payments infrastructure that helps various financial sector players to
reduce their costs and further their outreach.” According to the report, the top-performing countries demonstrate strong government support and commitment to financial inclusion as evidenced by a national strategy which facilitates coordination among various stakeholders. These countries have balanced policies and regulations that enable different types of institutions to offer financial services to the low-income population. Another common strength among topranked countries is the ease with which customers can access a variety of financial products and outlets because there are no disproportionate requirements to open an account or avail inclusive insurance products. Several enablers of financial inclusion in the Philippines are cited such as the enhanced regulations on pawnshops and money
CONTINUING SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP By NILBERT J. PACHECO School Head Malasag Elementary school
The partnership of Ma l a s a g E l e m e n at r y School and its primary stakeholder, the Rotary Club of Kalaya-an CDO is still in its strongest stage through their supports provided to the school children. Ms. Bambi Sadava, the president expressed her desire to help the school children coming to school. Last December 12, 2018, the club has
distributed 1 raincoat each of the 250 enrolled school children of Malasag Elemetary School. The blessings that the Rotary Club of Kalaya-an CDO provided to our school marked its strong partnership no matter who the president is. In behalf of the teachers and school children of Malasag Elementary school, I am expressing my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Rotary Club of Kalaya-an CDO.
The Evolution of Education through Instructional Leadership style By RICO I. CAGAPE, HT-1
In an organization that deliver a kind of services that would be the basic foundation of a man to became a better person in life, is more complicated than anyone else’s job. As a leader of the organization, that would take a lot of work and risk to be done. In a school level, as school head, I may have often wondered, “ Have I done enough to help my teachers prepare students to face the challenges of the world outside the classrooms?” like a parent who is concerned about the future of his children, as school leader, I play an important role in preparing students for the bigger world outside the school. This task calls a lot of planning, preparation and vigilance, in a challenging world, it is not enough anymore for students to simply learn their ABCs and count-
ing numbers. Knowledge is increasing at an astronomical rate. It is estimated that the worlds’ knowledge base doubles every 18 months. (Reinhold, 2004 in Boone, et al., 2005). This means that what we know now will be twice as much after less than two years, even this is an overestimation; the increase in the knowledge base has dramatic consequences for teachers. To adopt this increasing demand of knowledge, our education evolves and adopt the fast phase changing lifestyle of our clientele, teachers must carefully take the risk in taking 2 steps ahead to make out of it. So with the instructional leadership, this two connecting factor must work perfectly to be able to deliver the good evolution in education in terms of content, knowledge, skills to the school children and create a 2st century learner.
service businesses, and regulation on cash agents and branch-lite units to further extend the reach of financial services. There is interoperability among agents allowing a wide variety of actors to function as outlets via commercially viable models. The coordination between the public and private sector under the
National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) has produced positive results such as the increase in the percentage of municipalities with at least one financial service access point from 88% in 2015 to 92% in 2017. Recent developments supporting digital financial inclusion are likewise mentioned in the report such
as the launch of two payment schemes – PESONet and InstaPay – under the National Retail Payment System. It also recognized our regulation allowing electronic Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and the promising role of national ID for supporting digital transactions. Another enabling factor is the close
collaboration with industry players through the BSP’s “test-and-learn” approach to financial technology (fintech). This approach provides a testing ground for new business models to guide the BSP in assessing potential risks and coming up with proportionate regulations that address See RETAINS, page 11
Depression in Students: How School Administrators Should Respond By MARIVIC D. LABITAD
Depression is a global issue. It can happen to anyone, even to the healthiest and happiest person you know. It can happen anywhere – in your home, at the office, and most especially in schools. A lot of students nowadays feel pressured because they have to be good in class, fulfill school requirements, and deal with many other things including familyrelated issues. Some often feel helpless and according to reports, this has become a major cause for depression in students. This is why it is important to accept that depression is a major issue in many schools. As such, schools and administrators are expected to come up with concrete measures to help prevent and fight depression among its students. Here are some tips that can help you create a good depression awareness and prevention program for your school. 1. The first thing you need to do is learn how to identify depression in your students. Here’s a list you can use for reference:
General characteristics: decrease self-esteem (they feel they’re unworthy), irritability (mild), constantly bored, peer rejection, lack of interest in activities (especially those they previously enjoyed), impulsive and often risky behavior, negative perceptions, and (often) substance abuse. In school, the abovementioned characteristics are often manifested in these ways: self-deprecating statements, difficulty in dealing with authorities and peers, often involved in or starts arguments, the feeling of isolation, often switches or changes friends, withdrawal (from friends and other individuals/groups), sulking, alcohol and/or drug abuse, theft, sleeping in class, and any act that is completely out of his/her character. Gather your teachers and personnel for a depression awareness program. This will help educate everyone with the basics of the issue, as well as help them learn how to establish connection and positive relationships with students who are depressed or who show signs of depression. 2. Include a regular aerobic or exercise program for
students. It doesn’t have to be on a daily basis. It can be something that the whole school community does twice a week – like on Mondays and Fridays, for example. But if you can, an hour a day of aerobic exercise can do a lot of good to the students (and the teachers). These exercises can be incorporated in classes – and not just in gym class. In English class, for example, teachers can include 10 or 15 minutes of stretching exercises before students tackle a story. Likewise, classroom activities can be designed to encourage students to become more active (ex. dance interpretations, skits, and variety shows). Aerobic exercises help reduce stress and improve one’s mood. 3. Talk to your teachers and ask them to consider mindfulness into their classroom activities and discussions. This means giving the students time to relax and breathe. Slowing the mind can help them focus in the moment and, in the process, helps improve emotional control. For schools with younger students, school administrators should encourage their teachers to include nap time in the daily class schedule. Some
schools allow this even for their high school students, as this schooling age is usually the most sleep-deprived. A 15-minute nap time for students can do a lot of good. 4. Create school-wide activities that will give the students opportunities to interact socially. These activities should encourage happy and positive communication and interactions. You can come up with school programs (i.e. variety shows) that require all the students to participate or maybe a camping activity. Anything that will encourage students to think, act, and feel positively. 5. It is also important to create good communication with the parents and the families of your students. The school should have regular school-family get-togethers (the more casual, the better) where everyone can stay constantly updated with the students’ emotional, social, and academic performance and behavior. The most important thing for schools and school administrators to do is build a strong community for its students. A community where they feel welcome and loved.
Working Effectively with Fellow Teachers By ROBERTO D. NAPERE JR. School Principal Ubaldo D. Laya Memorial Central School Division of Iligan City
The school as an organization is composed mainly of learners, teachers and staff. On a daily basis, these group of people interact either in the classroom or any space in the campus. One important group of people in the school that need to promote a positive working relationship are the teachers themselves. Studies have indicated that when teachers work collaboratively, the rate of teacher turnover decreases. Other than that, several studies have shown that schools with increased teacher collaboration have increased student achievement (Durant, 2017). In the case of public schools, new teachers may be assigned or transferred in any month of the school year without any form of formal introduction to their colleagues. More often than not, these new teachers, whether new or transferee, may have some difficulty getting settled
or being accepted into the existing interpersonal structure. But remember that any structure is dynamic and so even “old-timer” teachers are also affected by a lot of changes in the school including the addition of new teachers. Certainly, we all want to gain acceptance and want to have a personal sense of comfort and inclusion in our organization. The following suggestions may be helpful to those teachers who are new, or to those who are “dissatisfied” with their personal relationships with their fellow teachers. These were based on personal experiences, sharing, reflections and literatures read through by the writer of this article. 1. Be friendly and open. If you are in the group, start up the conversation and gradually get to know the others one by one. 2. Keep your classroom door open for this tells your fellow teachers that they can approach you and they are
welcome to enter. 3. Attempt to “fit in.” Without necessarily compromising your personal conviction, dress and behave within what appear to be acceptable in your school. 4. Offer sincere help or share ideas and resource materials if necessary. Be quick to respond to specific needs or situations. Statements such as, “I see you are doing a lesson on body systems. I have good video clips on body systems and models too, you are welcome to use,” may be more effective than saying, “You can borrow my resource materials.” 5. Participate willingly in any school activity and social gathering that involve the entire school personnel and as much as possible contribute to discussions or be a part of the committee tasking. 6. Respect the relationships that exist in the school and accept differences in personalities, philosophies and teaching styles. 7. Be sensitive to the needs and interests of your fellow teachers. Some may be very willing to share or talk with you while others may not.
8. Use discretion in publicly sharing information about yourself, your learners or your teaching endeavor. Be aware of how much of your conversation contains the word “I.” 9. Avoid too many complains about your learners, school forms, reports, school policies, other teachers, head of office, or parents of your learners. Aside from it is being unprofessional, it is too annoying to discuss with. Everyone desires to be part of the family circle. Just like the Hierarchy of Needs proposed by Abraham Maslow, the third level emphasizes about belonginess which is a social need. It is about creating an environment among individuals where sense of acceptance abounds. Realizing the benefits of creating positive working relationships among colleagues, it is but fitting to continuously enhance our interpersonal relationships not only among new teachers but of everyone involved in educating the learners.
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Sarah Duterte Carpio Oscar S. Moreno Ronnel C. Rivera Rosita U. Furigay Allan L. Rellon Azucena P. Huervas Stella Marie Guingona Peter B. Miguel Lina O. Montilla Al David T. Uy
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Surallah Bongao, Tawi-tawi Simunul, Tawi-tawi Malit, Davao Occ Diplahan, Zambo Sibugay Sto. Tomas, Davao Norte Medina, Misamis Oriental
Antonio O. Bendita Jimuel S. Que Nazif-Ahmad B. Abdurahman Bradley Bautista Tata Castor-Tan Daniel Batosalem Jr. Donato N. Chan
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Mimbuahan, Sugbongcogon, Mis.Or San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon Tubo-Tubo, Cagwait, Surigao Sur. Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City Lawaan, Gingoog City Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City New Panay, Aleosan, North Cotabato. Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao Sur Dunguan, Aleosan, North Cotabato Pagangan, Aleosan, North Cotabato Tuburan, Cagayan de Oro City Ban-ao, Baganga, Davao Oriental Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City Mat-e, Cagwait, Surigao Sur Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
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those risks. Because of the fintech revolution, the report underscored the importance of increasing supervision capacity for digital financial services. It recognized the specialized training for financial supervisors in the Philippines on risk management and supervision specific to microfinance and financial inclusion, and ongoing pilot of the BSP to enable technology-led supervision through the use of Application Programming Interface (API) in regulatory reporting and chatbot for handling of financial consumer complaints. The Global Microscope is regularly undertaken by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research arm of The Economist Group. The 2018 edition looked at five key domains to assess a country’s financial inclusion environment: 1) government and policy support; 2) stability and integrity; 3) products and outlets; 4) consumer protection; and 5) infrastructure. In light of the digital revolution, the EIU added indicators on digital financial services to each domain of the framework. Since 2009, the Philippines consistently belongs to the top-ranked countries in terms of having an enabling environment and regulatory framework for microfinance and financial inclusion.
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both from within their own institutions and in their communities. Thus the need for transformational change. “Those changes are only possible when leaders gain the support of stakeholders by embodying their institution’s values and demonstrating that their decisions are made for a greater cause and not for a personal agenda,” Mediante added. “ Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n a l change is not achieved by data found on charts and graphs, but by understanding the subjectivity of human emotion. Motivation. Confidence. Passion. Respect. Empathy,” he added. Good governance involves far more than the power of the state or the strength of political will. The rule of law, transparency, and accountability are not merely technical questions of administrative procedure or institutional design. They are outcomes of democratizing processes driven not only by committed leadership, but also by the participation of, and contention among, groups and interests in society—processes that are most effective when sustained and restrained by legitimate, effective institutions. Sudaria opines that Governance and Leadership Excellence means being on the road towards what is better, more successful.
This requires the leader to be committed to development and improvement and be aware of them. He or she needs to know what should be changed and how the change is to be implemented and need to be going ahead on the road. “Executives and top managers in the government and private sectors know the challenges they face. Leadership Excellence is the uncompromising commitment to value creation. It means a commitment that primarily arises from the leader’s personality,” Sudaria said. As of presstime, the nominees are the following: for government sector national level: Sen. Aquilino Pimentel Jr., former Vice President Teofisto Guingona, former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Bong Go, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, former Presidential Assistant for the Peace Process Jess Dureza, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bureau of Corrections director Ronald dela Rosa, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol and Sen. Manny Pacquiao. For provincial local government units (LGUs), the following are nominated: Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr. (Bukidnon), Imelda Dimaporo (Lanao del Norte), Hermina Ramiro (Misamis Occidental), Yevgeny Vincente Emano (Misamis Oriental), Jayvee Tyron Uy (Compostela Valley), Nelson Dayanghirang (Davao Oriental), Pax Mangudadatu (Sultan Kudarat), Angelica Matba (Agusan del Norte), Esmael Mangudadatu (Maguindanao), Abdusakur Tan II (Sulu), Mujiv Hataman (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) and Antonio del Rosario (Davao del Norte). For city LGUs, the following are nominated: Sarah Carpio (Davao), Oscar Moreno (Cagayan de Oro), Ronnel Rivera (General Santos), Rosita Furigay (Lamitan), Allan Rellon (Tagum), Azucena Huervas (Valencia), Stella Marie Guingona (Gingoog), Peter Miguel (Koronadal) and Lina Montilla (Tacurong). For municipal LGUs, the following are nominated: Antonio Bendita (Surallah, South Cotabato), Jimuel Que (Bongao, Tawi-tawi), Nazif Ahmad Abdurahman (Simunul, Tawi-tawi), Bradley Bautista (Malit, Davao Occidental), Tata Tan (Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay) and Daniel Batosalem Jr. (Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte). For legislators, the following are nominated: Rufus Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro City), Karlo Nograles (Davao City), Celso Lobregat (Zamboanga City), Ann Hofer (Zamboanga City), Henry Oaminal (Misamis Occidental), Maximo Rodriguez Jr. (Cagayan de Oro City) and Djalia Hatama (Cotabato City). For barangay, the following are nominated: Mimbuahan, Sugbongcogon,
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Misamis Oriental; San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon; Tubo-tubo, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur; Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City; Lawaan, Gingoog City; Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City; New Panay, Aleosan, North Cotabato; Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur; Dunguan, Aleosan, North Cotabato; Pagangan, Aleosan, North Cotabato; Tuburan, Cagayan de Oro City; Mat-e, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur; and Carmen, Cagayan de Or City. Last day of nomination will be on February 10.
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expresses deep concern and condemns this act of violence in the strongest possible terms,” Mendoza said in a statement. She said the attempt still happened “despite the earnest efforts of the provincial government for a peaceful and orderly Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite come January 21, 2019, in the province of North Cotabato.” “We urge our law enforcers to take the necessary measures to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators,” Mendoza said. Latest police investigation revealed that unidentified gunman opened fire on Cuan, also known as “Mayor Amping” at about 1:20 p.m. while he was walking along the lobby of the one-storey Libungan town hall. The gunman, using a sniper rifle while aboard a parked white van outside the town hall premises, missed the mayor but hit a utility worker, who was near the town executive. Senior Insp. Orphie Julian, Libungan town police chief, identified the injured janitor as Alejandro Catulong, 53, of Barangay Kabpangi, who sustained a bullet wound in the shoulder. “The mayor was about to board his Toyota Fortuner vehicle when gunfire was heard some 50 meters away from outside the town hall area,” Julian said. The bullet instead hit Catulong who was some 15 meters away from the mayor, he added. Witnesses said that the white van sped off after the incident. “The same witnesses attested that the gunfire came from inside the van vehicle,” Julian said. Cuan was among the 23 local executives publicly named by President Rodrigo Duterte as narco-politicians. The mayor denied allegations of involvement in illegal drugs. A police raid at the house of Cuan in 2016 yielded negative results for illegal drugs. (PNA)
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declared FDC Misamis President and CEO Juan Eugenio L. Roxas, referring to the new EPPA with APEX Mining. “Our first 2 years with APEX Mining has been a very good experience and
we are very happy to renew this power supply agreement with APEX. We are proud to be the provider of APEX Mining as we deliver reliable and of course cheap source of power, so more years to go for APEX and FDC Misamis.” Hence, he stressed, “The decision of APEX Mining in renewing their power contract with us is a clear manifestation that the said company has both the trust and confidence with FDC Misamis.” “We, therefore, value their trust and we assure not just APEX Mining but the rest of our customers in Mindanao that we will continue to better our service in delivering not just reliable but likewise affordable power to all Mindanaoans.” Representing APEX Mining during the EPPA signing was its President and CEO Dr. Walter W. Brown and Mr. Roxas on behalf of FDC Misamis. After the signing, Dr. Brown expressed his satisfaction with the services of FDC Misamis. “It’s very pleasant doing business with FDC Misamis. I hope that we will have more partnerships,” he said. Also present during the signing and acted as witnesses were APEX Mining’s Senior Vice President and COO Engr. Luis R. Sarmiento, Senior Vice President for Corporate Operations Mr. Gil A. Marvilla and Technical Adviser to the President Mr. Paul B. Juat, and FDC Misamis’ Treasurer and CFO Mr. Daniel L. Ang Tan Chai.
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“They are the new graduates of PRO (Police Regional Office) 11. This is the biggest number that is downloaded to DCPO primarily because of the request of the City Peace and Order Council during the last meeting,” Tagum said. Tagum said the additional personnel will be distributed to the 12 police precincts, traffic, and the mobile patrol group. Meanwhile, he said the planned expansion of the DCPO into a police district is still under study by the National Police Commission (Napolcom). “The proposal is being studied but according to our contacts, it is favorable to Napolocm. Its approval would be appropriate because the biggest city in Mindanao can now be elevated to a district office, “ he added. Tagum said the expansion may take place two years from now. (PNA)
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Northern Mindanao last year, to work with DOT to promote Misamis Oriental through inter-country travel exchanges and air connectivity, director Unchuan said. This year’s celebration, the celebration has given
indigenous people in the province to participate wile Senior High Schools are given the opportunity to able to display their products. Aside from Miss Kuyamis, festival booth competition, cultural presentation, street dancing, horseshow, and chess tournament will highlight the Kuyamis Festival. (eor/PIA)
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settlers. The lady mayor is optimistic this eco-tourism park is a haven for both local and foreign tourists who love nature, and a business opportunity to small, micro, medium entrepreneurs in this city. (Edmar Pabia/ Gingoog media bureau)
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regional language all the time. In that condition, the way to get literate to technology and other fields of sciences may hinder the Indonesian people to speed up getting knowledge. Compared to the Filipinos, Indonesian people are less exposed to English. Yet, in the Philippines, the people almost can speak English. They can speak and read the information exposed in English internationally. Apart from the differences in English language mastery, both Indonesia and Philippines look similar. The nature, the people, and the type of country: the developing countries. In such an atmosphere, political will by the government should be focused on giving quality education to the people. With a good quality education, the people get literate to technology. They can also be literate to any texts and news they are exposed to. They are able to distinguish which are hoaxes and those of the really good news. So far, people have been provoked by the hoax news. They tend to be disintegrated. They get both angry and annoyed. The presidential election happens to be both in Indonesia and the Philippines. We can also see many hoax news scattering on the media. They
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mostly provide the emotionprovoking information. They talk about the bad sides of their opponents so freely: the absence of humanity side. To solve such a problem, the government should provide people with a good quality education. The curriculum in any level of education should be related to information technology (IT) literacy. This is—more importantly—equipped with moral education. Technology without being backed up with moral values will lead the nation into jeopardy. That is what Alvin Toffler reminded of having chaos when the nation is not ready yet with the era of information.
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own. A friend of ours explains this point this way. His poor father, he said, married a poor woman like him as expected thus making them two already. They bore 11 more poor children who each married another poor spouse thus increasing the number of poor people to 22 and so on and so forth. This is the reality among Filipino Christians. But while its believers are mired in abject poverty, the church scandalously flaunts its wealth. While at it, poor believers are not even helped by the church to chart a better life for themselves by allowing them or their offsprings to enroll in prestigious church-owned institutions of learning thus perpetuating the cycle of poverty of these members. This situation only negates the church’s progressive teaching about fullness and abundance of life for all. And unless the church challenges itself to depart from its conservative mindset of maintaining the status quo by not progressively transforming it, the church will just be living up to Karl Marx’s harsh critique that it is an opiate to society. Here lies the validity of Duterte’s sanctimonious manner of dealing with the church. (jelbacon@yahoo.com; jelbaconii@gmail.com)
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