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Probe on SSS check anomalies ordered By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Commissioner Pompee La Viña, of the Social Security System (SSS), has ordered the SSS regional office in Northern Mindanao to investigate the alleged “unauthorized” encashment of SSS checks intended for member-beneficiaries. La Viña issued the directive after receiving complaints that checks issued by the SSS did not reach to the intended beneficiaries who filed a loan with the SSS at the regional office here. An initial investigation into the complaint showed that the SSS check was sent to the intended beneficiaries through the postal services, but was reportedly cashed in a local bank by someone other than the member. La Viña cited the case of a security guard who reportedly filed an SSS loan in the amount of P8,000 to be used for the tuition for the school year 2017-2018. Records showed that the security guard later found out that the check was claimed at the post office here and cashed in a local bank, La Viña said. La Viña directed the SSS regional office in Northern Mindanao, to file criminal charges against those involved and make sure that they would be sent to jail. “Make sure that those involved should be sent See probe, page 11

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Building 2 Now Open with License to Sell | One Oasis Cagayan de Oro Building 2 Grand Launch Laguindingan airport: No more facility constraints Food supplements causing kidney problems among Pinoys? ‘I am Mindanao’ campaign goes global

Harmful, says group on DTI’s scrapping of SRP THE recent order of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to give the private sector the free hand in determining the price of basic goods will harm consumers, especially the poor majority, according to the research group IBON. In a news release, the ENHANCED CHECKPOINT. Police officers order pedestrians to log their names if they cannot present IBON said the order of the identification cards in a two-way direction checkpoint in Iligan City on July 3. The Philippine National Police (PNP) trade department is enhancing its checkpoints upon order by director Chief Supt. Timoteo Pacleb. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

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DILG-10 officials to face graft raps By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City--A former village chief here is filing an antigraft charges against top officials of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in

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filling an anti-graft charges against Arnel M. Agabe, the DILG regional director in Northern Mindanao and other top officials of the regional office here. Guialani said that he would file an administrative and criminal cases

against Agabe and DILG officials in Northern Mindanao for failure to implement the dismissal order of the Ombudsman against City Mayor Oscar Moreno. In an interview with The Manila Times, Guialani said that See graft, page 11

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Building 2 Now Open with License to Sell

One Oasis Cagayan de Oro Building 2 Grand Launch THE Filinvest Land, Inc. has opened the window for buyers willing to avail of pre-selling prices for its One Oasis Cagayan de Oro Building 2 which is now in full blast construction. During the Grand Launch for the second of the planned five towers of One Oasis CDO held on June 30, 2017 at the One Oasis CDO Clubhouse, Northern Mindanao Area Manager Ma. Arabelle B. Solidum said the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) has granted FLI License to Sell (LTS) #

031747 allowing the selling of units for its Building 2. “This means that we have officially complied with all requirements for the construction of the building and our clients can be confident everything is set for its completion,” Solidum said. “We encourage interested buyers to avail of the pre-selling price now so they can enjoy the existing rates since we are adjusting prices by at least six percent in another two months,” she added. “Building 2 differs from our Building 1 since

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it only has 199 units (compared to 251 for Building 1) since it has exclusively two-bedroom condominium offering.” Clients have the choice of paying deferred cash of 24 months at zero interest, or availing of as much as eight percent off the total price if they pay in full. More affordable monthly rates in the P20-25k range can also be availed from partner banks of or in-house financing. Clients who wish to move in now can avail of one bedroom units still

available from Building 1 can still move in immediately without paying loan application charges with Filinvest Express Move-In Promo. Buyers availing of bank financing can just avail of the early move-in promo for any Building 1 condo unit. “Our Partner banks really like to focus on Ready for Occupancy Units (RFO) since the clients can also move in immediately and take possession of their chosen units,” Solidum said. “Clients only need to pay five percent upon move-in

and another five percent in twelve equal monthly installments at zero interest over the next 12 months. Even if the client has not started paying the bank amortizations, they can already move in their chosen unit so long as the LOG is issued by the bank. This means big savings and extra convenience in moving in your very own unit faster than the usual financing schemes available. At present, Filinvest One Oasis CDO is the only condominium development in Cagayan de Oro offering

Ready for Occupancy Units with completed resort-style amenities. “We want to ensure all investors of One Oasis CDO we are delivering the project on time especially with the Building 2 now, and all unit owners can only enjoy resort-style amenities exclusively in this project,” Solidum assures. “All amenities are complete, our property management group is in place, and more than 80% percent of current Bldg 1 owners are now occupying their units, so it’s already See OASIS, page 11

Women are still bound by gender roles when it comes to labor force participation, according to a study published by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). The authors, PIDS Senior Research Fellow Connie Bacuyan-Dacuyuy and Lawrence Dacuycuy, noted that despite being more empowered than women in other Asian countries, women in the Philippines still do most of the housework, resulting in minimal economic opportunities for them. This, they said, is based on deep-seated Filipino values that “women nurture and their comparative advantages are in housework,” while “men provide and their place is in the labor market.” These put women in a relatively disadvantaged position, forcing them to face de facto discrimination in the formal labor market. The study also found that depending on gender, wage affects time allocated to housework. In the Philippines, data from a survey showed that male respondents’ wage negatively affects their wives’ time devoted to housework. A wage increase makes housework costlier for the male. The wife, in response, decreases her time for nonmarket HONEYLET IN ORO. Presidential lady Honeylet Avanceña on Sunday (July 2) distributes donation vouchers work as well. See LABOR, page 11

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DA-12 to extend assistance to cacao industry players KIDAPAWAN City––The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 12 is providing technical assistance to cacao industry players to help t hem dis cover investment opportunities, an agriculture official said Monday. Engr. Milagros Casis, DA-12 regional executive director, said her office is conducting the 1st SOCCSKSARGEN Cacao Summit here where more than

100 farmers and stakeholders producing cacao are to attend. ” The cacao farmers are expected to understand financial markets and discover investment opportunities which could eventually lead them to elevate their industr y,” Casis said in a statement. She said the gathering to start Wednesday will also provide cacao industry players technology

inputs like establishment of cacao farm and cultural management. Representatives from Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) are expected to provide inputs. Foremost is the PCA program for the intercrop-

ping of coconut and cacao. Casis said the event will also serve as venue for the government to deliver them available financing program. As announced by Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol, DA has financing programs such as Program for Unified Lending to Agriculture (PUNLA) of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) and the crop in-

surance to cacao growers under the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). Theme d ‘Emp owering the Cacao Farmers in Producing Quality Cacao Bean for a Competitive Price,’ the gathering is expected to boost production and marketing of cacao and its byproducts. According to the 2015 Philippine Statistics Authority data, SOCCSK-

SARGEN posted 103.77 metric tons cacao production with a total planted area of 525 hectares. SOCCSKSARGEN region is composed of the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and the cities of Cotabato, Kidapawan, Tacurong, Koronadal and Gen. Santos. A report from Edwin O. Fernandez of the Philippine News Agency

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Laguindingan airport: No more facility constraints 2,187 meters to comply with international standards, part of a long term P6-billion airport development project. KIA’s runway length has been extended to 2, 560 meters, though not yet open for operations and as yet published in its AIP. As of 2016, Aklan’s 1.9 million annual passenger traffic, P53-billion revenues and 15,142 flights makes it the top ranked airport in Region VI per Dept of Tourism statistics.

By Mike Baños Editor-at-large

THERE are no facility constraints at Northern Mindanao’s Laguindingan Airport that hinder the flow of more passenger and cargo traffic to and from the region. Jose G. Budiongan, airport and area manager for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Area in Northern Mindanao, said that while Laguindingan Airport’s passenger terminal building already exceeded its design capacity of 1.6 million people annually four years ago, the airport still has available slots during other times of the day to accommodate more flights. “Every day from 12 midnight to 5 a.m. we have no flights so we can accommodate about 3 flights an hour or 15 additional daily flights for this particular period,” Budiongan said. “We also have only one flight from 8-11 a.m. daily and we can accommodate another 3 flights during this time.” Even with the airport’s existing 2,100 meter long runway, Budiongan said it has already been com-

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fortably servicing Philippine Airlines new Airbus A321-231 aircraft which can accommodate 199 passengers in 3 classes (business, premium economy and economy) each flight. The even newer A321neo which airlines will soon deploy in domestic operations can accommodate up to 240 passengers and travel up to 6,850 kms. with sharklets, greatly increasing the radius

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of tourist/passenger markets which can be serviced by Laguindingan Airport. “Utilizing larger aircraft will not only help meet demand for passenger air travel and logistics to move cargo across the country, but also allow more travelers to avail our year-round lowest fares,” said Atty JR Mantaring, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Corporate Affairs.

In fact, Cebu Pacific is fielding eight additional weekly flights between Manila and Cagayan de Oro by July 4th, bringing the current 55 flights per week to 63. That will translate to over 2,800 more seats for flights to and from Manila and Northern Mindanao. “The capacity expansion will mean more flights and more travel options for everyJuan. We are optimistic that this will make air travel more affordable and more accessible to a greater number of travelers,” Mantaring added. KIA: Template for Successful Regional Airport Development Budiongan cites the experience of Kalibo International Airport (KIA) in Aklan as an example of how an airport with facility limitations can maximize its potential. Just seven years ago when it had even more limited facilities such as a small passenger terminal building and 1,300 meter runway, KIA was already the fastest growing airport in the Philippines with 50% passenger volume growth in 2010 and the second fastest growing in terms of seat

capacity by June 2014 over the previous year (+20%). That’s because it’s the third busiest in the Philippines behind only Manila and Cebu and 4th overall in terms of total domestic and total domestic/foreign flights. KIA has been made a regional operations hub of PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines and PAL Express. In addition to its domestic flights, PAL also operates regular flights from Busan, charter flights from Guangzhou, while PAL Express operates charter flights to Shanghai and Pudong. AirAsia Philippines operates regular scheduled flights from Seoul and Busan. It operates regular and charter flights by foreign carriers to Asian destinations such as China Airlines (Taipei, Taoyuan), Silkair (Singapore), Tigerair (Singapore), and starting this July, XiamenAir (Fuzhou, Xiamen). Silkair also services domestic connecting flights from Cebu. This year, it welcomed new flights from Hong Kong Express and Pan Pacific Airline. A runway extension project started in 2015 has extended the KIA’s runway to

The Potential for More Passengers Budiongan expects Laguindingan Airport to exceed the 1.9 million passenger threshold by this year’s end. A Gate 3 is in the works to accommodate Business Class passengers of PAL and moving the Duty Free Shop beside Gate 1 can open up space for an additional 100 passengers. He cites how with basically similar runway facilities and passenger terminal building, KIA was already able to attain that volume servicing A320 and A321 aircraft. “Even the Instrument Landing System (ILS) which we lobbied so hard for in the past is now only used as our back up system since domestic airliners are already using the newer and more efficient Performance Based Navigation (PBN) system since 2015 when the airport was certified for Required Navigation Performance (RPN) systems,” Budiongan said. “With these present facilities servicing the same types of aircraft already deployed on present routes, we can attain a significant increase in passenger volume of up to an additional million passengers even on a 50 percent load factor if the available 18 slots for additional flights are taken up by regularly scheduled and charter flights by domestic and foreign airlines, especially from China See AIRPORT, page 11

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On its 24th anniversary today, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will witness a changing of the guard. Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., who has held the helm of the venerable institution for the last 12 years, will be bowing out of the public service. He will be succeeded as Governor and Chair of the Monetary Board by Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr., who has held the position of Deputy Governor for Supervision and Examination. Espenilla will be joined in the incoming Monetary Board by Peter B. Favila, Antonio Abacan, Jr., Felipe M. Medalla and incumbents Juan D. de Zuñiga, Jr. Valentin A. Araneta, and Carlos G. Dominguez III. Alfredo C. Antonio and Armando L. Suratos, are bowing out after completing their respective terms. Espenilla acknowledges that his mentor will be leaving behind a legacy of excellence, a fact which bankers in the local and international communities widely acknowledge. Espenilla rightly gives his predecessor credit for spearheading the formulation of sound macroeconomic policies, which

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his own credentials and experience are rock solid. Asked by media what to expect during his stewardship, Espenilla replied: “Continuity, plus, plus.” Just exactly what he meant, he laid out before the BAP: “Under my watch, the BSP will continue to move towards more market-based execution of monetar y policy. “We have started with the deployment of interest rate corridor (IRC) system and we will continue to review existing tools and policies in order to make the monetary system more efficient and market-oriented. “We will continue to pursue capital market reforms to provide a viable alternative source of financing for long-term investments, including the development of the necessary financial market infrastructures (FMI). “With respect to liberalization initiatives, we intend to further liberalize the provision of financial products and services, including our existing rules on foreign exchange transactions, to achieve a more risk-based, transparent and market-determined policy framework.

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Food supplements causing kidney problems among Pinoys? LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… as medicine, that pose more danger to the health and well-being of Filipinos, like for you. Just as I gave you processed foods, or cancerthe green plants, I now give causing alcoholic beverages you everything…” (Genesis or diabetes-inducing drinks, which the FDA do not mind 9:3, the Holy Bible). at all. Why the especial -oooWHY IS FDA SIN- rant against the eye drop GLING OUT AN EYE product? -oooDROP PRODUCT? I find FOOD SUPPLEMENTS it both funny and irritating that the Food and Drugs CAUSING KIDNEY PROBAdministration (FDA) of LEMS AMONG FILIPINOS? the Philippines deemed it I am raising this concern necessary to issue a media because a lady doctor who advisory against an eye drop treats her famous patients at product, saying that the eye various hospitals in Metro drop product should not Manila told me that there be bought or patronized are now increasing incidents because it is not registered of kidney problems among Filipinos across the counwith it yet. This media advisory to try that is seen by medical me is funny because there practitioners as having been are many products regis- caused by unbridled intake tered with the FDA that are of food supplements. The lady doctor said not truly beneficial to their buyers anyway, and do not food supplements, especially measure up to the claims those taken as capsules or that are printed on their tablets or as powdered prodlabels or that are advertised ucts, are causing a strain on by their makers in media. kidneys of those who conSo why discriminate against sume them because there are the eye drop product, if it appears to be ingredients of can really heal eye sores or those food supplements that are not digested properly. ailments? She told me that this is Then, the media advisory is also irritating because the reason why more and there are many products be- more Filipinos are undergoing sold almost everywhere ing dialysis treatments, on in the Philippines either as account of their damaged food, food supplement, or kidneys. The lady doctor

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n The lady doctor said food supplements, especially those taken as capsules or tablets or as powdered products, are causing a strain on kidneys of those who consume them because there are appears to be ingredients of those food supplements that are not digested properly. did not say it, of course, but the implication of all these is that some government agencies may have been remiss in their duty to safeguard the health of our countrymen with respect to food products or supplements. -oooFDA IS INUTILE TO PURSUE ITS WORK? Come to think of it, can the DFA really discharge the duties and responsibilities that have been entrusted to it by Republic Act 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009?” I doubt it very much and I am just talking here about two of its bounden

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‘I am Mindanao’ campaign goes global more knowledge on how to counter and prevent violent extremism from deteriorating our island.”

By Stephen J. Pedroza

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Their campaign has become more timely and relevant in light of the bloody clash between the armed forces of the country and the ISISinspired Maute Group in the Islamic City of Marawi on May 23 this year. “I am Mindanao,” a campaign on countering violent extremism, was born at Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan in 2016, collectively led by socially-oriented Development Communication (DevCom) students. The social media-based campaign was aimed at educating the public, particularly, the youth of Cagayan de Oro City and its neighboring areas on violent extremism, strengthening the sense of pride of being Mindanaoans, and empowering the millennials to take part in peace and nation-building initiatives. “I believe that our campaign is very significant because Mindanao is in imminent danger against violent extremist groups,” shared Evans Yonson, ‘I Am Mindanao’ campaign supervisor and DevCom department chairman. “It is strongly relevant for the youth because the violent extremist groups are recruiting young vulnerable Mindanaoans. We don’t want this to happen to the youth of Mindanao,” he added. This campaign started with a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) research and the results led them to more focused and well-designed plans and strategies. They branded the campaign as ‘I am Mindanao’ to make it more personal and closer to the heart of the community. The campaign’s primary targets were XU students within the age bracket of 16 to 21, but it later rippled to other schools and groups. “We conducted dialoguemeetings with young tripeople (Christians, Muslims, and Lumads) leaders. These led to a more developed and an encompassing campaign,” Yonson said. Countering violent extremism Beginning in 2016, a series of activities had been

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I AM MINDANAO FAMILY. Campaign supervisor: Evans Yonson (center, in blue). Season 1 team: Brian Adam

Anay (team leader), Patricia Mae Mabalos, Timothy Justin Emata, Ruth Esther Bermundo, Jericho Montellano, Celesti Diane Bravo, Meira Steffanie Andutan. Season 2 team: Rey Anthony Anacleto (team leader), Marvin Pamisa, Kurt Anthony Chan, Samantha Nicole Tabor, Alyckssa Mae Castaños, Jean Abarquez, Chicco Libarnes. Contributed photo

carried out by the team, including a young communicators’ camp, university seminars, informative social media contents, exhibits, and engaging projects, as efforts to lay down the foundation of countering violent extremism in Mindanao with the youth standing as “pioneers for change and development.” Now, ‘I am Mindanao’ goes international as the c amp ai g n w a s n ame d among the Peer to Peer: Facebook Global Digital Challenge initiated by USbased EdVenture Partners and participated in by 144 universities worldwide. The challenge was to design and implement a campaign on countering violent extremism using Facebook as the main platform. For Yonson, there are a lot of features of ‘I am Mindanao’ that may have caught the screening committee’s eyes. “Our social media content and materials are research-based and developed locally. We utilize traditional and modern media — radio, TV, newspaper, blog, photography, video, and all possible social media platforms. We were quick to respond to the call for action, especially during the Marawi siege. We were already online and giving information two hours after the attack of Marawi started,” he said. Their Facebook post condemning the acts of ter-

rorism on May 23 reached 1.8M users. The campaign also received an overwhelming support from the community beyond Xavier Ateneo — from the Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Muslim leaders, schools, people’s organizations, and private companies, among others. Rebuilding a war-torn city Brian Adam Anay, the first DevCom student leader of the campaign (Season 1), believes that Mindanaoans should actively take part in peace-building programs. “We have the context. We know what is happening here. We understand the life and struggles of our fellow Mindanaoans. Interventions should be done starting from the community facing the problem, more than just imposing a new set of tools or system,” he said. In rebuilding a war-torn city, leadership plays a crucial role. “My message to our national and local leaders is simple: Give Mindanao a chance. All I want to ask for them is to never give up on Mindanao, not to give up in the peace process, and to continue supporting all the efforts that are being done here,” Anay said. “It is more important today that we give light to Mindanao and her development. Nothing can be made with sheer aggression and force. We need understanding, peace, and dialogue to bring in development.

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Petition No. CCE-54 -2017 In the matter of: Petition for change of sex (Gender) in the Certificate of Live Birth of LYNBERT LAMPITAO TAPALING from “Female” to “Male” under Registry No.91-375 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Petitioner, LYNBERT LAMPITAO TAPALING, having filed with this Office the above mentioned Petition for change of sex (Gender) in his Certificate of live Birth bearing Registry No. 91-375 from “Female” to “Male” and finding the same to be sufficient in form and substance, and in compliance with Sec. 5 R.A. 9048 / R.A. 10172, as well as Par. 3, Sub sec. 2 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations let this Petition be PUBLISHED in a Newspaper of general circulation at least once (1) a week for two (2) consecutive weeks at the expense of petitioner. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than July 25, 2017. Done this 23rd day of June, 2017 at Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines.

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So, please give Mindanao a chance,” he added. Now transitioning into its third year, ‘I am Mindanao’ came up with the #MealForMarawi fundraising initiative in partnership with the Tech Camp Philippine delegation. “The initiative raised and tripled the target of P25,000 [intended for] internally displaced families. We also helped in XU’s Tabang Marawi during the repacking of relief goods,” shared Marvin Pamisa, ‘I am Mindanao’ (Season 3) campaign leader. RELATED READ: Valedictory address of Brian Adam Anay: ‘Who am I?’ Presenting ‘I am Mindanao’ to the world Xavier Ateneo’s ‘I am Mindanao’ campaign is set to present their engagements on July 19 before a panel of senior leaders, policymakers, and guests in Washington DC, along with the campaign teams from three other universities (American University of Nigeria, CEU Universidad San Pablo in Spain, and the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh). “Honestly, we were not confident with our submission due to some constraints but when the results came out last June 16, we rejoiced because we knew that it was hard to qualify in that international competition,” recounted Rey Anthony Anacleto, ‘I am Mindanao’ (Season 2) campaign leader.

(Sgd.) ALEJANDRO C. SUMILJG Municipal Civil Registrar

In compliance with section e5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. THERESA S. SARONA has filed with this office a petition for change of First name CFN-1716-2017 in the Child’s first name from “MARIA THERESA” to “MA. THERESA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA THERESA SERONA who was born OCTOBER 3, 1956 at Davao City and whose parents are ROSA BATARA and MARCELO SERONA. Adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than July 3, 2017. Issued on 19th day of June, 2017 at Davao City. MDN: June 27 & July 4, 2017

(Sgd.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

“We are very thankful because our prayers were heard. The inclusion of ‘I am Mindanao’ in the final four is a privilege for us, Mindanaoans, to represent the country given the fact that violent extremism exists in our country today, as evidenced by what happened in Marawi City,” he added. In the midst of the Marawi crisis, Anacleto said that they now have become more determined to positively influence the youth. He explained: “This campaign plays a huge role in dissuading the youth to support these violent extremist groups who are infesting Mindanao. We are even more fueled to present this issue internationally to gain NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the deceased, TEOFISTO TARROZA, who died intestate on April 28,2006, at Surallah, South Cotabato, consisting of one (1) parcel of land known as Lot No.216-D, Psd-11-056994, being a portion of Lot 216 (1889), Pls-214-D-4, situated in Barangay Centrala, Surallah, South Cotabato, with an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, more or less, Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-4719 was subject of Extrajudicial Settlement among the heirs under Doc. No. 96; Page No.20; Book No. 60; Series of 2016, of the Notarial Registry of Notary Public Servillo S. Pantaleon dated on the 7th day of April, 2016. MDN: June 27 & July 4, 2017

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the deceased, VENANCIO DEMARAYE JR., who died intestate on April 13,2010, at Javelosa Clinic and Hospital, Surallah, South Cotabato, consisting of two (2) parcels of land of Lot No.1501, Ts-1019, situated in Malvar St., Surallah, South Cotabato with an area of (615) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TD.No.K0015580. property Index No.061006-011-2-003-with improvement and Lot No.1958-E situated in Barangay Naci, Surallah, South Cotabato, containing an area of (13,327) Square Meters, more or less, covered by OCT No. (V-6961) P-5482 was subject of Extrajudicial Settlement among the heirs under Doc. No.151; Page No.32; Book No. 60; Series of 2016, of the Notarial Registry of Notary Public Servillo S. Pantaleon dated on the 25th day of May, 2016. MDN: June 27 & July 4, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased NAPOLEON BENRMERITO and CRISTITA VALDE BENEMERITO, who died last June 10, 2003 at Quezon, Bukidnon and September 22, 1992 at P. Bernardo Health Center, Quezon City, Bukidnon, respectively leaving the following described parcels of land, to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-9694 registered in the name of NAPOLEON BENEMERITO Lot No. 35, Ccs-578, situated at Barrio of Salwagan, Municipality of Quezon, province of Bukidnon; Island of Mindanao containing an area of FOUR HECTARES FIFTY NINE AREAS (45,900 SQ.M.); ORIGINALCERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-10333 registered in the name CRISTITA VALDE LOT NO. 38, Ccs-578 A parcel of land, Lot No. 38, Ccs-578, situated in the Barrio of Salawagan, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon; containing an area of ONE HECTARE SEVENTY TWO AREA (17,200 SQ.M.); is the subject EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF SPOUSES NAPOLEON BENEMERITO CRISTITA VALDE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; made and entered by and among the heirs; ALFREDO V. BENEMERITO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon; BRIGETTE B. BAYES, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon; DANTE V. BENEMERITO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon; EMMA B. BARUELA, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon; FRANCIS V. BENEMERITO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon; GIL V. BENEMERITO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; IKE V. BENEMERITO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the aforesaid premises and more specifically of the total sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (PHP1,000,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged in full from the VENDEE to the entire satisfaction of the HEIRS-VENDORS, the said HEIRS-VENDORS hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER in a manner absolute and irrevocable, in favor of the VENDEE, her heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest, the property described aboved; Under Notary Public of FEBIE A. CUPIDA-LEGITA; as per Doc No. 10; Page No. 2; Book No. 1; Series of 2017. MDN: June 20, 27 & July 4, 2017

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BUSINESS July 4, 2017

PH-China cooperation to boost media dev’t laudable - Andanar MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operation Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin M. Andanar on, over the weekend commended the Philippine-China cooperation to boost the country’s communications skills. In his opening remarks during the courtesy call of Chinese delagation in Malacanang, Andanar admitted that he has learned a lot in his recent visit to China with regards to new technology used in broadcast, print and news wire agencies, and would like to apply these to the government’s integrated media arm -People’s Television 4 (PTV 4), Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS), Philippine News Agency (PNA), and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). “Since it is the mandate of PCOO to cultivate a wellinformed and enlightened citizenry, we are committed to ensure that through this forum, all our agencies may be able to communicate to our citizens the basic programs that they can avail

of, as well as present our accomplishments,” he said. Internally, Andanar said the PCOO has established the Comprehensive Communications Committee (CCC), which is in charge of setting the narrative of the country by promoting the government’s projects and initiatives thru its own communications channels. “We have partnered with various Departments and agencies from the Executive branch, and civic groups to produce campaigns that will highlight the achievements of this administration such as ‘Dutertenomic’, ‘Real Numbers PH’, and ‘ASEAN 2017’,” he said. For her part, Yang Xiuping, secretary general of the ASEAN China Center and head of the delegation, said the cooperation between ASEAN member countries and China is a chance to have exchange of ideas, information and experiences among different media entities. It is also a chance to boost stronger relations between China and ASEAN

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Yang Xiuping, secretary general of the ASEAN China Cente (left) and PCOOSecretary Martin Andanar

nations and hopes to serve as “bridges” for the young generations. Meanwhile, Andanar thanked the Chinese government for the USD1.4 million donation which will fund the upgrade of Radyo Pilipinas, a government-run

radio station. The PCOO chief also announced that by September, PNA, which is the only government news wire agency, will start operation of its Digital TV channel. “We will ensure that through our various as-

sets and media, we will disseminate the good news of genuine change to the most number of Filipinos. After all, this is what we are all here for -- we owe our countrymen hope for a more prosperous future,” he noted. (PNA)

Engaging Maranao women on income -generating activities at evacuation centers

help them build on their positive strengths and rise from despairing situation,” said Renefe Padilla who has been working on organizing survivor-led response volunteers in evacuation and in-house bakwit centers. “Making rugs, from used and un-used clothes, is also possible to be shared to them. This can be replicated with other self-help groups in the evacuation sites who will identify income-generating activities as among the needs to be responded to,” Padilla said. Some evacuees have already expressed possible economic crisis if the conflict situation in Marawi remains unresolved. “If only we can be financially supported for micro-economic activities like setting up sari-sari stores, then it could help us become economically resilient,” said Teresita Taob, a mother of three, and Melanie Ragmac, a former ice cream vendor in Marawi. Bulawan Wamilda, 56 years old evacuee who was selling vegetables in Marawi, thought, “maybe if we will be given a space where we can start and a small start up capital to put up a store, this can help us.”

ILIGAN CITY -- Women Maranao evacuees want to be busy with activities that can generate income. In response to this expressed need, the Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits (EcoWEB) team

sends an expert on skills management and alternative livelihood at Maria Cristina evacuation center in Iligan City to train them on creative crafting of flower decors utilizing recycled materials. The products, if produced

massively, can be sold at the market. The training-workshop was done in a half day with Remedios Maglangit of Iligan City Council of Women (ICCW) as the resource person of this initiative.

“These women in the evacuation sites can also be taught of other possible income-generating activities to capacitate them economically despite this situation. It can also be part of the psychosocial initiatives to

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 1 – To gain entry in a more competitive market and to ensure safety and quality of farm produce against potential hazards, the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a three-day Capacity Enhancement on Philippine National Standards (PNS): Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Corn and Certification Protocols in Cagayan de Oro City GAP is a set of consolidated safety and quality standards formulated by DA for the production, harvesting and on-farm post harvest handling and storage of corn that primarily focuses in reducing the risk of pesticide and aflatoxin contamination. This was all underscored by Dr. Edralina P. Serrano, Technical Working Group See confab, page 10

“Gusto ko pong magkaroon ng sariling pangkabuhayan, kahit man lang magkaroon ng maliit na bahay kasi po ako ang tumatayong tatay at nanay sa aking mga anak. May sakit po ang aking asawa at kahit trabahong panlalaki, ginagawa ko na para lang mabuhay kami at magamot ang asawa ko,” related Marivic Dallen Asum, a mother of six children. Macadato Imamlao, a lineman of Lasureco electric company, was worried what could happen if they’ll return in their place. “Umuupa lang kami ng bahay sa Marawi. Siguro, wala na kaming mababalikan. Dito na siguro kami makapagsimula ng aming buhay,” he said. “Sana nga lang magkaroon ng relocation kasi mahirap na po ang sitwasyon. Pa’no kung matagalan kami dito (evacuation site)? Wala na po kaming mapuntahang iba,” expressed Basher Acmad, a tricycle driver. When our place will be declared peaceful, then we can maybe go back home and start working again,” said Leticia Goles, a utility worker in Marawi, who maintains optimism. (Ecoweb)

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PRDP’s agri enterprises to benefit over 3,000 farmers in Region 1 More than3,000 farmerbeneficiaries in Region 10 are expected to directly benefit from approved enterprise development projects under DA’s Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP). Under PRDP’s Investment for Rural Enterprise and Agricultural Productivity (I-REAP) portfolio for the region, a total of 30 subprojects with a total cost of P53.64-million have been approved to date. These are the P24.64million integrated coconutbased enterprise project in Malingao, Tubod, Lanao del Norte and the 29 microenterprises of 29 farmer organizations in Bukidnonwith a total cost of P29-million. These subprojects have been

classified under microenterprises that addresses the El Niño-affected areas in the province. Moreover, Region 10 I-REAP team endeavors to facilitate approval of three more enterprise development subprojects with a total estimated cost of P30-million. These are the P5-million seaweed project in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, P10-million cacao project in Kadingilan and P10-million coffee project in Maramag, both inBukidnon. Thus recently,they conducted compliance review meeting with the proponent groups for said subprojects to ensure its approval by PRDP reviewing and approving body.

Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 Regional Technical Director (RTD) Carmelita T. Bajarla,in her message during the review, encouraged the proponent groups to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of the required documents for each business proposal to ensure feasibility and financial viability of the project which will undergo final review at the Project Support Office Davao City in July 2017. RTD Bajarla, who is also the I-REAP focal person in Region 10 cited the essence of IREAP interventionsin the attainment of the government’s goal for food productivity and sustainability. “President Rodrigo R.

DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director and I-REAP Focal Person Carmelita T. Bajarla encouraged the proponent groups to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of the required documents for each business proposal to ensure feasibility and financial viability of the project, during the Joint Compliance Review on I-REAP subproject proposals on June 21-23, 2017 in Cagayan De Oro City.

Duterte and Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol’sdirective as we all know, has declaredthat DA must focus on its basic mandate which is food productivity and aiming self-

sufficiency to ensure food security. With PRDP I-REAP interventions, surely, it will contribute to the attainment of thisgoal,”Bajarlasaid. The PRDP enterprise

development projects are classified into small, medium, and micro or startup enterprises.### (Rosie R. E. Paasa, InfoACE, DA-RFO 10)

Food assistance given. The turn-over of food assistance from the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Philippine Army through the 4th Infantry Division was conducted today, June 29, 2017 at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. Handing over the 1,440 packs of Ready-to-Eat canned foods is DA-10 OIC-Regional Director Carlene C. Collado together with Engr. Harris Paporo. Receiving the goods on behalf of the Philippine Army is Col Adonis Ariel G. Orio, 4ID acting chief of staff. In addition, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed by OIC-Regional Director Asuncion Maputol also hands over 350 packs of canned sardines worth Php119,700. The said assistance is part of the commitment of DA Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol to help the displaced families and in support to the Philippine Army combatants deployed in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. # (mgbs)

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NGO fears for radicalization of Maranao youth By MARK FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A non-government organization (NGO) on Sunday expressed its fear that many youth in Marawi City and Lanao del Sur will be radicalized due to the destruction of their houses by the airstrikes in the ongoing conflict. Dr. Melchor Ambalong, founding chair of the Iligan City-based Mothers for Peace, said during a turnover of relief goods in Cagayan de Oro City that 41 percent of the population in Marawi City and adjacent municipalities are below 15 years old. “In three years’ time, they will become young adults. These are the demo-

graphic targeted by ISIS in their recruitment efforts,” Ambalong said, referring to the Maute and other groups aligned with the dreaded so-called Islamic State. Ambalong then proposed to the government to hold a massive post trauma stress debriefing to children affected in the armed conflict that started last month and persists to this day. Already, the Lanao del Sur provincial health office has claimed that 25,000 refugees in their list are suffering from mental disorders. But Ambalong said special focus must be targeted to children and the youth since they are vulnerable to recruitment by the Maute group.

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In a separate forum earlier, lawyer-academic Antonio La Viña warned in Cagayan de Oro City also warned of an upcoming massive radicalization of young Maranaos in Lanao del Sur. Established in 2003, the Mothers for Peace has recently mobilized its Manila, Davao and Cagayan de Oro chapters to collect donations for home-based refugees in Lanao del Sur and Iligan City and for soldiers in the 4th Infantry Division. Last Sunday, the Mothers for Peace were able to turn over 7,000 family packs and 10,000 pieces of underwear. Each pack consists of rice, milk and biscuits. They were also able to turn over 19,000 See fears, page 11

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The new 2017-2018 officers of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro led by president Antonio Fernandez (fifth from left) pose after their induction July 1 at Mallberry Suites in Cagayan de Oro City. Also in the picture are (not in order) president-elect Danilo Empedrad, vice president Julino Dulfo, secretary Neil Ronard Que, treasurer Arnel Ceniza, directors John Mark Sarraga, Glenn Edward Deal, Reynante Reyes, Leonides Quicoy and Antonio Agustin Rodano and immediate past president Dufel Lagrosas. photo by mark francisco

Outgoing Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro president Dufel Lagrosas (right) hands over the gavel to new president Antonio Fernandez. photo by mark francisco

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MARCH 15, 2017 PRESENT: Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz,

City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Member Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Member Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Member Hon. Belinda C. Lim, * Member Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member Hon. Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Member Hon. Ian C. Uy, Member Hon. Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, * Member Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, Member Hon. Renato L. Ancis, Member Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, * Member Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Member

ABSENT: (NONE) * - Out during the deliberation

RESOLUTION NO. 17-199

WHEREAS, due to the impending closure of Integrated Bus and Jeep Terminal (IBJT)-Southbound at Camague, this body on February 8, 2017 adopted City Ordinance No. 17-6566, entitled; “An Ordinance Temporarily Transferring The Operation Of The Integrated Bus And Jeep Terminal-Southbound Camague To The Football Field Of The Defunct National Steel Corporation (NSC), Barangay Suarez, Iligan City And Provided Funds Thereof.’; WHEREAS, in order to fully prepare the IBJT-Southbound (NSC) of the arrival of dozens of displaced vehicles from the IBJT-Southbound (Camague), the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) Board has prepared the traffic scheme inside the IBJT-Southbound (NSC); WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Member Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan City, that the following City Ordinance be hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED:

CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6579

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ILIGAN CITY BUS AND JEEPNEY TERMINAL (IBJT)-SOUTHBOUND (NSC) TRAFFIC SCHEME AS IDENTIFIED BY THE ILIGAN CITY BUS AND JEEPNEY TERMINAL (IBJT) MANAGEMENT BOARD

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. There shall be ADOPTED, as the same is hereby ADOPTED the Iligan City Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT)-Southbound (NSC) Traffic Scheme as identified by the Iligan City Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) Management Board. SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinance, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 3. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 4. Effectivity.-This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication of a local newspaper. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Out”; UY, “Abstain”; ONG,” Yes”; PACAÑA, “Out”; PARDILLO, “Abstain”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Out” and SO-ONG, “Yes”) CARRIED Unanimously.

------------------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.

(Sgd.)ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian VERIFIED: (Sgd.)ERIC M. CAPITAN Member-Author CERTIFIED: (Sgd.) JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer APPROVED: April 17, 2017 SGD. CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor Victor Ozarraga Teves

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

It is amazing because received many blessings The Gospel of Jesus Christ (July4, 2017-Tuesday) Luke 19:45-48-And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the

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for GAP Corn, adding that in view of the integration of Asian countries and the increasing demand of prod-

scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, and could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him: Take note, Jesus was a daily worshipper to God. According to Proverbs 8:34-”Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts. Therefore, ucts for health and wellness not only in the Philippines, but worldwide, there is a need to comply to the standards set forth by DA on GAP, as this will be a ticket for easily gaining access to

Learner of the 21st Century By Marife Fernandez Barbarona,Teacher II

Research disclosed the term “21st-century skills” is generally used to refer to certain core competencies such as collaboration; digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving that advocates schools need to teach to help students thrive in today’s world. Today’s students are fortunate to have powerful learning tools at their disposal that allow them to locate, acquire, and even create knowledge much more quickly than their predecessors. But being able to Google is no substitute for true understanding. Students still need to know and deeply understand the history that brought them and our nation to where we are today. They need to be able to enjoy man’s greatest artistic and scientific achievements and to speak a language besides their mother tongue. Adaptability, complex communication skills, nonroutine problem solving, s elf-management, and systems-thinking are essential skills in the 21st-

century workforce. We need to move past mile-wide and inch-deep coverage of ever-expanding content in the classroom. Developing skills in the context of core concepts is simply good practice. It’s time to let go of polarizing debates, consider the evidence, and get to work. Twenty-first-century technology should be seen as an opportunity to acquire more knowledge, not an excuse to know less. If 10 years from now we are still debating 21st-century learning, it would be a clear sign that a permanent myopia has clouded what should be 20/20 vision. Twenty-first-century learning builds upon such past conceptions of learning as “core knowledge in subject areas” and recasts them for today’s world, where a global perspective and collaboration skills are critical. It’s no longer enough to “know things.” It’s even more important to stay curious about finding out things.

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come to God always for you to be happy. To come to God daily at his temple is looking backward to the followers of Jesus in the past. In Acts2:44-46” they gathered daily at the temple and ate the body of Jesus through the Eucharist or breaking of the bread. This is not followed by the majority since we come to the mass every Sunday markets and likewise ensure quality and safety of their products against potential carriers of hazards, which would overall tailor-fit in addressing the needs of consumers. More so, she emphasized that apart from having an edge in terms of facilitating access to market thru the certification, Dr. Serrano said that it is also a potent tool in extending social responsibility as the adoption to GAP allows to reap benefits such having high regard for workers’ health, safety and welfare and environmental sustainability. Included in the course module for the two-day training is a discussion on

only. If this is practice by the people, we can expect more good people. We could not deny the fact that people are good once they can worship God but later on, it will expire. This means that individual should be nourished every now and then in order to make him feel good. To have a happy life, come to God daily. I started to come to

the mass daily since I was 15 years old. It is amazing because, I received many blessings. Do you want more blessings? Come to him regularly or else make it as a habit to come to God: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa - Jordan and Crespina Ranoa - Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435: Pray for me, my min-

Food Safety, Concepts and Principles of GAP, PNS Code of GAP for Corn, Importance and Procedures in Soil Sampling, Pre-Assessment Guidelines: Protocols and Methodologies and GAP Certification Protocols. Complementary to the lectures, an on-field mock assessment and inspection was done in the different corn farm areas, cultivated and owned by some of the members of a small farmer’s organization, in Mantibugao, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon’s adherence to GAP standards. To date, there are already 14 GAP certified farms producing pineapples, papaya,

herbs, vegetables and rice throughout region 10 and yet, the agency is fervent that after the conducted training, more corn farmers along with the assistance from corn coordinators in various local government units would be persuaded to have their farms be GAP certified based on what they have learned from the capabuild. (JLOlson, DA-RFO 10)

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istry, business and my family: God loves you!!! who will destroy my country,” the President added. The President reiterated that his campaign will remain and he would not care about the criticisms of any groups. “We have the right, we have God given right to defend our lives,” he said. PNA Mindanao Daily TARPS - STICKERS - NE WS

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A Call for Teachers’ Rights By MARY GLO BACARRISAS – CATARONG, M.A. Teacher III, Tablon ES

Teachers are second parents of children in school. They handle these students most of the time in weekdays. They are known as managers in their own classroom but they have limited authority when it comes to discipline. Teachers’ controls are bordered because of the existing laws and policies in our country that protect the rights of every child. I am not against this policy but I’m just wondering if children’s values can be formed into desirable ones if teachers are given less power in controlling students’ bad manners. If teachers will instruct their students to read or write, not all of them will do so. If there are students who are hard-headed, teachers

will scold at them but what if students will talk back to their teachers? Some of them are not afraid of their teachers anymore. Teachers cannot threat them, teachers cannot say unwanted words against them (verbal abuse), and teachers cannot do corporal punishments and the like. The chances are: teachers will just ignore their pupils do what they wanted to do and say what they wanted to say against them. Now, how can teachers do this and that if their control of their students is limited? If teachers will call parents’ attention, we cannot expect parents to come to school, or worse, they will not believe teachers’ comments against their children. Some parents questioned teachers’ classroom policies like listing the names of their misbehaving

children in the classroom. Some parents thought they are superior to teachers because of unfair and unjust laws in our country. Are there no rights that protect teachers’ welfare against their students or against parents bullying teachers? Some students shouted and showed contempt at their teachers; some parents threatened and pointed their fingers towards teachers (they judge teachers even if they don’t know the entire stories in the classrooms). Teachers can, of course, enjoy the privileges written in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA 4670) but this does not include the rights of teachers against students and parents bullying teachers. Can the authorities be fair

enough in implementing policies for the common good? This Republic Act should be amended to address the present situations and concerns of teachers. If there are rights that protect our children, there should also be rights that protect teachers. Not all children/ students are true and honest, not all parents are openminded and respectful, and not all policies are fair to all concerned. We should also protect teachers’ rights if we want to inculcate and form good values to our students. Teachers are not only in school to teach students to read, write, and count; but also to help them become better persons in our society, having the desirable values and attitudes. In other words, teachers are working in schools to create the holistic formation of our children.

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create something which is not acceptable also to me from page 8 and to the guys… doing bottles of mineral water, the fighting,” Duterte urged 500 bedsheets and jerry communists. PNA cans for potable water to the 4th Infantry Division, all of which were ceremonially from page 12 received by commanding dropped from 300 in 2014 to officer Maj. Gen. Benjamin 100 in 2015 and 86 in 2016. Madrigal Jr. She said cases are high The relief goods came in Marilog, Agdao, Talomo in 14 planeloads and trans- South, and the poblacion in ported by the Philippine Air District B and District B. Force (PAF) through the The city government intercession of presidential is also giving attention to lady Honeylet Avanceña. those under nutrition and They were temporarily severely under nutrition, housed at the Xavier Estates Genite said. PNA Country Club warehouse courtesy of A Brown Company, Inc. pending their from page 1 is a form of deregulation land transport to Iligan City which was handled by the whereby the government reneges on its responsibil4th Infantry Division. Ambalong said distribu- ity to regulate the price of tion of relief goods must be basic goods and protect beneficiaries-responsive. consumers, the group said. The agency earlier draft “We must not treat the refugees as victims. We ed an order allowing manumust empower them by facturers to determine the letting them have a say on prices of goods without govwhat needs they wish to ernment having to approve the Suggested Retail Price prioritize,” she said. (SRP). This will supposedly encourage competition so from page 12 that firms are compelled said the revolutionaries to lower their rates to the are equally guilty because advantage of consumers. they ambush that women are also killed. Instead of encouraging “Ano ba talaga? Mag-usap competition, however, price ba tayo o hindi (So what is deregulation is wont to push it? Do we talk or not?” he prices upward, said IBON. asked. Competition presumes a If the communist want large number of producers to talk peace, Duterte said – and not just a handful, or they should stop waging a monopoly – competing in war. He said the govern- terms of price and quality to ment forces are no longer provide consumers’ needs. keen on holding talks. In the case of the country’s “We are just co-workers deregulated electricity and in government asta pu- power industry, for instance, lis (also the police). But the few players in power the only reason na medyo generation, production and mataas ako (I am on top), distribution are able to dicbut I do not control every- tate the rates. thing and I cannot control everybody,” he stressed. The group said that if “If you want to stop the same happens to basic fighting, you want to talk goods, the DTI directive to us, then my God, please will be detrimental to many stop killing us. You kill my poor Filipinos, of whom, (soldiers),” he declared. based on official data, 21.9 The President under- million in extreme poverty scored fighting between live on or below Php61 per the government and the day and 65 million live on revolutionaries, including only Php125 or less per day. the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro According to IBON, the national Liberation Front profit-seeking nature of the (MNLF), is already as old private sector contradicts as Davao del Sur province. the State’s duty to protect “Now tell me, do you consumers in terms of enwant to fight another 50 suring the affordability of years? Wala akong prob- basic goods. Government lema. May mga sundalo, should uphold its regulatory may sweldo. Fifty years, function and ensure people’s sige. But this time, kung access to basic goods in acgiyera, giyera gyud. Wala cordance with the Price Act, tayong patawaran (I don’t which further states that “it have any problem. There is the policy of the State to are the soldiers, they have ensure the availability of salaries. Fifty years, fine. basic necessities and prime But this time if it’s war, it commodities at reasonable is really war. No excuses,” prices at all times” and to he said. protect consumers from Duterte however, re- various sales malpractices, minded that in 50 years such as price manipulation. people are weary and no longer confident on the IBON also cited the 1987 revolutionaries, as well as Constitution and Republic the government. Act 7394 or the Consumer “So let’s fight on even Act of the Philippines that grounds. I’m willing to ac- guarantee related consumer cept the offer that you’ll rights stating that “The stop fighting, good. I accept State shall protect consumthat and we can talk again, ers from trade malpracI said,” he added. tices…” and that the State “You decide. Do not shall ”protect the interests of

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to jail,” the Commissioner said as he urged the SSS regional office to conduct a probe on the possible involvement of the local bank officials and employees. La Viña also asked the SSS members who failed to receive their checks to fill up the required forms at the SSS regional office so that a new check could be issued in their favor. “The SSS could recover the money from the bank if found out that it was withdrawn illegally,” La Viña said. The Commissioner also warned companies who do not remit the SSS premiums that the SSS would file criminal charges against them. In Northern Mindanao, the SSS regional office has already filed cases against 500 companies who failed to remit the SSS premiums of members. Edwin Alo, SSS regional director in Northern Mindanao, said that some companies have opted to settle the cases after promising to pay the premiums of the workers during the preliminary hearing of the case.

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regional office received the implementing order from the DILG in Manila two days prior to the 10day period required by the Ombudsman to serve the anti-graft order. He said that the DILG regional office reportedly withhold the serving of the order on the ground that “they are still waiting for some documents” before the order could be served. The DILG was supposed to serve the dismissal order against Moreno and seven other city hall employees in the morning of June 26, but the Cagayan De Oro-based Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) before the DILG could serve the dismissal order. Guialani said that the DILG has made a mockery of the Ombudsman order and insulted the intelligence of the people in Cagayan De Oro City for making “unacceptable alibis” in order to withhold the serving of the dismissal order. The Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of Moreno and seven other city hall workers in connection with the rental of heavy equipment amount to PHP 1.4 million without a bidding when Moreno was then the governor of Misamis Oriental. In 2015, the Ombudsman also ordered Moreno and the City Treasurer dismissed from the service and perpetual disqualification to hold public office in con-

nection with the Ajinomoto Phil. case. The Ajinomoto case involved the negotiation between the city government and the Ajinomoto Phil. company to reduce the business tax due the city government without the approval of the city council. Moreno, however, was able to obtain the controversial restraining order just an hour after the DILG already served the dismissal order and a new city mayor has taken an oath of office. Guialani has also filed a disbarment case against the justices of the CA in Cagayan De Oro City with the Supreme Court. The case has, until now, remained pending in high court.

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However, when the female respondents’ wage increases, their husbands’ time devoted to housework also increases, which according to the authors, may be interpreted as a way to support their career. While recent evidence shows that women are robustly employed in the services sector, particularly in the banking, finance, and insurance and business services subsectors, still, labor market discrimination against women is still evident in the country, said the authors. With women comprising about 50 percent of the country’s population, they urged government to find ways to support women’s participation in economically productive endeavors. The authors proposed that government should also prioritize the micro, small, and medium enterprises and address issues on access to credit and technical skills, as well as sustaining and upscaling of enterprises. To increase the time spouses spend together with their families especially at home, the government should also look into improving transportation in the country. This includes fixing road conditions and mass transport system such as the MRT and LRT. “Doing housework together enhances marital relations through shared experiences. This also provides an avenue for spouses to understand each other’s attitudes, values, and preferences, which are valuable information in a repeated game such as marriage,” Dacuycuy and her co-author explained, adding that in other countries, spouses prefer to simultaneously enjoy their time for leisure. They also suggested to explore provision of affordable daycare and tutorial services so that children may get good supplementary care while their parents are at work. Meanwhile, recent proposals such as the four-day work week and the proposed tax reform package are seen to benefit households, especially those where both spouses are working. For

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Duterte thumbs down self-rating 1 year after DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte remained a self-effacing leader when asked about the successes during his first year in the presidency, leaving the Filipino people to give the score card. “You can rate me good, very good, excellent or very poor, I don’t mind,” Duterte said in a press

inter view after talking to the troops at the Police Regional Office 11, Thursday night. “I am not a guy who would want to rate himself. It is up for the people to do that,” the President added. Even when he was mayor of Davao, Duterte was not keen on self-rating.

He said that he is just doing his duty to protect the country from the harms of illegal drugs in the society. The President has been criticized for his war on illegal drugs. “If I make you happy, good, if I make you sad, well, I’m sorry,” he said. Duterte reiterated that his campaign against ille-

gal drugs will remain and he would not care about the comments of any human rights groups. “I cannot simply find wrong with a statement, if you destroy my country, I will kill you. What is wrong with that,” he said. Duterte said that he will not let the next generation to be victimized by

the harms of illegal drugs since these are the future of country. “As a matter of fact, it is my duty to destroy people who will destroy my country,” he said. On Wednesday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that President Duterte has unleashed a human rights calamity on

President Duterte willing to declare ceasefire with NPA DIGOS, Davao del Sur -President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to declare total ceasefire with the communist revolutionaries even if government is still dealing with the Marawi crisis. The President even urged NPA supporters to send his message to the New People’s Army. “If you’re friends, tell them that they can announce and I will announce a total ceasefire in the meantime that we are busy dealing with the problem in Marawi,” he said. While he is willing to declare ceasefire again, the President asked: “Would you please stop waging war against?” “Mag-usap ba tayo o hindi?” he quipped. This developed as the President highlighted the NPA as one of Davao del Sur’s top concerns during the culminating program of its 50th founding anniversary on Thursday evening. Speaking before some 4,000 local officials, barangay leaders and residents, he warned the NPA to stop waging war. He expressed disappointment over the conflicting pronouncements of the communist leadership on engaging government forces in the revolutionary struggle. He also mentioned the leadership’s declaration that they will stop until the Marawi siege is finished. Duterte warned there will be no space left for the NPA if they become terrorists. “There will never be a space for you kung terrorists ka, kayong mga komunista. Wala kayong space diyan sa terorista (if you are terrorist, you communist. You don’t have space with terrorist),” he pointed out. Referring to accusation of human rights violations by government forces, Duterte See ceasefire, page 11

the Philippines in his first year in office. “The government’s murderous “war on drugs,” drug-related overcrowding of jails, and the harassment and prosecution of drug war critics has caused a steep decline in respect for basic rights since Duterte’s inauguration on June 30, 2016,” the report said. PNA

Davao City allocates P6.5-M for malnourished children

DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City government has allotted PHP6.5 million for nutrition program which focuses on children with severe malnutrition cases. City Health Nutrition Officer Evangeline Genite said the funds also covers for the training of nutritionists and dietitians who will handle the program for Community Management on Malnutrition, procurement of weighing scales and height boards and the therapeutic food for severely malnourished children. She said 60 percent of the budget will be for the purchase of food commodities that are only available in Copenhagen. The procurement is through the UNICEF, she said. Davao City has 55 severely malnourished children who will be given the ready to eat therapeutic food with each sachet containing 500 calories. This will be a four-month program. Genite however noted that the number of cases on PRESIDENT DUTERTE’S ARRIVAL IN DAVAO DEL SUR. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is welcomed by Davao del acute malnourished children Sur Governor Douglas Cagas upon his arrival at the Davao del Sur Sports and Business Complex in Digos City on Saturday (July 1, 2017) to join the 50th founding anniversary of Davao del Sur.

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Duterte to lecture at ICC if charged with HR abuse DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to give a lecture before members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to defend himself once they will charge him over human rights issue. “I will lecture on them the finer points this planet gives us that they do not have the monopoly of…” Duterte said on Thursday night following his speech before the troops at the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 here. “Just give the right to be heard, that is very elementary,” the President added. Last April, this year,

lawyer Jude Josue Sabio filed a case to ICC accusing Duterte as a “mass murderer” and asked the international court to prosecute him over his involvement in the so-called Davao Death Squad. This was followed in May when Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV file against the President at ICC for alleged human rights violations in connection to the administration’s war on drugs. Duterte said his war against hard drugs was aimed at saving the next generation. See duterte, page 10

PROMOTING SPORTS ACTIVISM IN BARANGAY ALICOMOHAN, SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ visited Barangay Alicomohan, Sugbongcogon to personally turn over tempered glass basketball boards and balls. The sports equipment were received by the Barangay Council headed by Barangay Chairman AVELINO Y. MAGAN. The program of the Vice Governor to provide sports equipment and supplies aims to engage young people in sports to stem illegal drugs and other vices away. Since 2013, Vice Governor Joey Pelaez has distributed more than 500 Tempered Glass Basketball Boards and Marine Basketball Boards to various barangays and sitios in the Province of Misamis Oriental.