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DSWD sets deadline of list of Marawi evacuees

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The final list of evacuees from the war torn Marawi City would be submitted Wednesday as the basis for the distribution of relief and financial assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Tuesday.

Charmain Tadlas, the

spokesperson of the DSWD in Northern Mindanao, said that the DSWD Secretar y and the Welfare Secretary of Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has inked an agreement to make the final listing of evacuees and agreed the July 5, 2017 as the final date of submission.

Tadlas said that the agreement was reached

after welfare officials and field workers noticed that the number of evacuees seeking financial and relief assistance is growing every day.

She said that under the agreement all evacuees have to submit information about the barangays where they came in order for the DSWD and the ARMM to make an actual head count of people affected by the

Marawi armed conflict.

“Only the names that are validated and revalidated in the final list would be extended the necessary assistance,” Tadlas said.

An evacuee is entitled to relief assistance consisting of food packs, rice, sanitar y items, kitchen utensils, clothing, blankets and sleeping items.

She said a cash assistance of Php 5,000 would

be extended to every family evacuee who opt to return to Marawi City on the day they leave the evacuation center.

“As of Tuesday, the DSWD has listed a total of 2,341 families-evacuees who were directly affected by the Marawi City armed conflict in five evacuation centers in Iligan City and Lanao Del Norte,” Tadlas said.

Shake out, tsunami drill set July 14 THE Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and Central have set a city-wide shake out and tsunami drill in the morning of July 14 Emmanuel Jaldon, the Action Officer of the Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DCRRDMO) and chief of Central 911 the city-wide drill is a full scale exercise to test preparedness of tsunami and shake out drill.

When the triggering mechanism strikes at 9:00 a.m., Jaldon said people must “duck, cover and hold”.

“Our triggering mechanism will be the time at 9:00am Philippine Standard Time (PST) and not the blowing of siren,” he said.

People can also use whistle or bell.

It is now a standard in Davao City that no more siren or emergency alarm will be used to signal the start of an earthquake drill, according to Jaldon.

Lyndon Ancahas, training officer of the DCRRDMO said they have discussed the activity with officials of hospitals, malls, hotels, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the See SHAKE, page 11

REGENCIA SUPPORTERS. Maranaos show their gesture of support to Iligan City Mayor Celso Regencia for his unrelenting support to the victims of Marawi crisis during the recent forum held in the city.

Photo by Sonny V. Sudaria for Mindanao Daily News

Maranaos in Iligan hail Regencia

By SONY V. SUDARIA ARMM News Bureau

MARANAOS, who are now residing in Iligan City, lauded Mayor Celso Regencia for his “unwavering support” to their fellow thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Marawi

City and nearby areas.

“We strongly support Mayor Celso Regencia,” said Engr. Sultan Esmael Ali. Ali said Islam is a religion of peace, mercy and forgiveness.

He added that Islam does not permit any act of extremism nor terror-

ism, any act of inciting to terror in the hearth of the defenseless civilian, the destruction of places of worship and properties.

“The killing of innocent men, women and children are all forbidden according to Islam,” Ali pointed out.

He said the Holy Qur’an expressly stated that to

kill a single life without a valid reason is like to kill all human kind of this world, Allah says because of that we ordained for the children of Israel that if anyone killed a person not retaliation of murder or to spread mischief of the Land it would be as if he killed all mankind.

She said that each family evacuee has a total number of four to five household members or a total of about 11,705 individuals.

Tadlas said that the DSWD has recorded more than 34, 000 Marawi evacuees who are currently residing in their relatives in Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon, all provinces in Northern Mindanao.

Teachers, parents protest burning of classroom

KIDAPAWAN City––The Philippine flag was hoisted in half-mast at a public school in Makilala town in North Cotabato since Monday after unidentified armed men burned one of its classrooms, a barangay official said.

Barangay Chair Melvin Fortajada of Malasila, Makilala said the flag would be placed in half-mast until Wednesday as sign of protest by the teachers and parents to the incident.

At around 3:45 p.m. Sunday, armed men razed the Grade One classroom of the Balawan Elementary School in Sitio Balawan, Malasila.

Cotabato provincial fire marshal Ibrahim Guiamalon, in a radio interview on Tuesday, estimated the damage at P700 thousand.

Most of the pupils of the school belong to the Manobo tribe.

Fortajada said that when he visited the school on Monday he saw no pupils and teachers.

See TEACHERS, page 11

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Dialogue with youth leaders in Marawi City

Maranao pride. Mubarak Macabanding Paingco, a native of Pantao Ragat in Lanao del Norte who grew up in Iligan City, addresses his

fellow graduates during the pre-commencement program of the College of Science and Mathematics, College of Nursing and School of Graduate Studies in Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology on Monday (July 3, 2017). Paingco, who earned a bachelor’s degree in General Biology garnered a cumulative grade point average of 1.10268 to become the first Muslim summa cum laude of MSU-IIT and the institute’s only summa cum laude this school year. He will deliver another valedictory address on July 5 during the school’s commencement exercise.

MindaNews photo by Alexandria M. Mordeno

ILIGAN City––To address issues facing the youth who are affected by the ongoing crisis in the Islamic City of Marawi, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (ARMM) Office on Bangsamoro Youth Affairs (OBYA), in coordination with the National Youth Commission (NYC), conducted a dialogue with youth sector representatives here on July 1.

Participated by 100 youth leaders, the dialogue served as the venue for the youth to voice their thoughts on significant issues and on building stronger and more resilient communities.

Key points raised during the discussion centered on the role of the youth in battling terrorism, discrimination on the Filipino Muslims, scholarships for students, and efforts of the government to help internally displaced persons in the city. During the forum, participants also appealed to NYC Chairperson Aiza Seguerra to help them spread the message especially on discrimination against Muslims.

“Magkaiba man tayo ng relihiyon lagi nyong tatandaan na we are also against Muslim discrimination, makakaasa po kayo See youth, page 11

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Combined Philippine and Indonesian forces will conduct an eight-day coordinated patrol in the common boundary of Davao Gulf and the common boundary of the two countries along the Celebes Sea from July 4 to 12.

In a press release Sunday, the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) announced the Indonesian delegates, who will arrive early Monday at the Sasa Wharf in Davao City, will be accorded with an arrival ceremony by members of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao.

It added they aim to enhance the“inter-operability of the two countries in maritime patrol.”

In a text message, Eastmincom spokesperson Ma-

jor Ezra L. Balagtey said Philippine and Indonesian troops will start the planning for coordinated maritime patrol on July 4, and hold a sendoff ceremony on July 6 before leaving for Davao Gulf and the Celebes Sea. On July 7, military personnel will hold a medical mission aboard the patrol vessels in a stopover at Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental in coordination with the municipal government.

The coordinated patrol culminates in Manado, Indonesia.

Officials envision trilateral relations between Philippines and its two neighbors, Indonesia and Malaysia, to enhance security patrol in the porous “southern backdoor” of this country that has remained

vulnerable to international terrorists entering Mindanao.

During the Mindanao Hour on Friday at the Lispher Inn, Presidential Sp okesp ers on Er nesto Abella said that the three countries, all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, are “making a collective effort” against terrorism and extremism, as they convened in Manila on Thursday to discuss enhancing cooperation to address the common threats of terrorism and violent extremism confronting the region.

He said such relations will boost efforts in thwarting any attempts at establishing terrorist’s bases in Southeast Asia.

“Yesterday, the foreign military intelligence officials from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, had

a fruitful and productive discussion on the trilateral cooperation aimed at preventing extremists and terrorists from establishing operational bases in Southeast Asia,” he said.

He said the three countries have agreed to work together to jointly develop and implement counterterrorism measures and strategies in the region.

“Let us underline that their joint aim, the end game is to prevent the establishment of operational bases in South East Asia,” he said.

On June 22, top foreign and security officials of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia came out with a joint statement on security, reaffirming their “commitment to effectively address existing as well as emerging transnational challenges and threats that have See joint, page 11

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MGB-13 bares state of Caraga minerals industry BUTUAN City––The Mines and Geosciences Bureau - Regional Office No. 13 (MGB-13) disclosed that as of June 30, 2017, there are 25 mining companies operating with permit in Caraga region.

Of the 25 companies, 21 are operating under a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA); two with Mineral Processing Permit (MPP); and two under Joint Operating Agreement (JOA).

Engr. Roger de Dios, regional director of MGB-13 said during a press conference on Friday held in this city that out from the total approved mining permit area of 180,070.14 hectares, two percent or 3,326.79 hectares is the total active mining area in the region.

“This can be translated that the total active mining area of 3,326.79 hectares covers only 0.17 percent of the 1,913,842 hectares total Caraga land area,” said de Dios.

As further discussed, De Dios explained that the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) initial phase financial requirement is 10 percent of the total capital or project cost. In which, the annual EPEP obligation would be a minimum of three to five percent of the total of direct mining and milling costs.

“The approved annual

EPEP budget for CY 2016 was P2,792,802,380.29. The EPEP is the comprehensive and strategic environmental management plan for the life of the mining project on which annual EPEPs are based and implemented to achieve the environmental management objectives, criteria and commitments including protection and rehabilitation of the disturbed environment,” said De Dios.

With regard to mineral resources data on sales, the total amount of commodity (gold, silver, chromite, nickel, mixed minerals) sold in 2016 has reached to P42,442,433,793.95 (US$894,340,264.06).

“This has resulted to a royalty tax collection in the amount of P1,040,219,896.59 and a computed excise tax of P710,046,977.66,” said De Dios.

He also added that the IP share collection for CY 2016 in Caraga region totals to P244,662,290.03.

On the other hand, De Dios underscored the significant roles of the contractors to assist in the development of its mining communities and promotion of general welfare of its inhabitants, including the development of science and mining technology through the Social Development Management Program (SDMP)

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A Philippine Air Force (PAF) chopper (inset) carries out airstrikes against the Maute group at Barangay Banggulo near Lanao Lake in Marawi City on Tuesday (July 4, 2017). pna photos by oliver marquez

“The SDMP should be able to provide alternative livelihood opportunities for employees, their dependents, and the neighboring communities during the life-ofthe-mine and even after the mining company ceases its operation,” said De Dios.

Per three-year comparative employment generated of the mining industry in the region, it has employed 22,296 individuals in 2014; 28,512 (2015); ad increased to 30,829 in 2016.

As part of the bureau’s commitment in championing sustainability in mining and geosciences, MGB-13, in

cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council (CMEMC) and the Community Relations, Education and Development Officers (CREDO), Inc., has conducted recently a series of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Caravan held in different provinces and towns of the region wherein significant policies that govern mining operation were discussed to the participating people’s organization, non-government

organizations, students and faculty representatives.

According to De Dios, the bureau would not hesitate to suspend the operation of mining companies, if necessary. “We will not condone any violations perpetrated by any mining operators.

That’s why we are continually monitoring their activities to ensure that they are adhering to the government standards and also urging the community to report to the right authorities any unlaw-

ful acts they will observe,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, CMEM council president Engr. Robert Francisco also stated that stakeholders must do collaborative efforts to achieve real development that everyone is aspiring for. “We could not just neglect the negative impacts but have to value responsible mining and undertake initiatives for progressive rehabilitation of mined-out areas,” he said.

(VLG/PIA-Caraga)

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THIS CITY HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, OROQUIETA TOWN CENTER, CANUBAY, OROQUIETA CITY ON MAY 4, 2017 ORDINANCE NO. 690-2017 AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION, SALE AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER SIMILAR GROUND EXPLOSIVES AND REGULATING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF OROQUIETA CITY AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES x x x xx

SECTION.12 Penalties: Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be administratively fined with the following:

1st offense php3,000.00

2nd offense Php 4,000.00

3rd offense Php 5,000.00 If the violation is committed by a business establishment, the proprietor/owner or person acting in its behalf shall be held responsible. In addition, the business permit of the establishment shall be cancelled by the City Mayor upon the commission of the 3rd offense.

Failure on the part of the violator/s to pay within 72 hours the administrative fines above-stated, a case shall be filed by the City Government against him/her in Court, and in case of conviction, he/she shall suffer the penalty as follows:

For 1st offense, a fine of Php3,000.00 or imprisonment of 3 months or both fine and imprisonment at the at the discretion of the Court;

For 2nd offense, a fine of Php4,000.00 or imprisonment of 6 months or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court;

For 3rd offense, a fine of Php5,000.00 and (revocation of business permit/licenses in cases of business establishment/business operators) or imprisonment of 1 year or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.

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CONCEPCION N. MAISLING Secretary to the Sanggunian ATTESTED: /mls EQUIPPING THE MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION IN MAGSAYSAY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ recently turned over a brand-new computer set to the Municipal Police Station in Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental through Acting Chief of Police PINSP PHILIP C. QUILALA. The computer set will significantly contribute to the efficiency of the Police Station.

The activity was witnessed by PO3 DONNIL NAPONE, PO3 JONATHAN ABALOS, PO3 QUIMSON DANTE, PO3 JOEFFREY P. RAYA, PO2 ALEXIS PANDAN, PO1 CRISDY BUSTILLOS, PO1 ALMIRO VINCO and Members of the Basisihan Clan Higaonon Tribe, Inc. headed by its President ROGELIO BASISIHAN. Vice Governor Pelaez is the Chairman of the Committee on Peace and Order, Public Safety, Police, Military and Jail Matters.

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Who needs Martial Law?

THE Duterte administration intends to extend the imposition of Martial Law in Mindanao. The state-run Philippines News Agency (PNA) has reported that the Supreme Court ruled that the Martial Law in Mindanao was constitutional.

The Defense Department argued that the extension of Martial Law is necessary until the Marawi conflict is neutralized. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that of the 400 people on the watch list, only 60 people were rounded up in the past sixty days. The 400 individuals were directly or indirectly believed to be supporters of the Maute terror group, the defense department reported.

Some Mindanao leaders, however, suggested

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is another name for this), the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the News and Information BureauPhilippines News Agency, to name a few.

It appears that some appointed directors in the PC00 attached agencies were “square peg in a round hole.” Some of them might have accepted the position, simply to impress upon the workers of their being “close” to the power that be.

Actually, these appointed Directors are dismally unfit of the job.

See MARTIAL, page 11

Romancing pineapples, sugarcanes and papayas (2)

Editorial Consultant JOE PALABAO Feature Editor

In the past, the military always inform the public, more so the members of the press, on the various military activities in Mindanao. Now, the military is mum about what is going on as report about arrest are reportedly carried out albeit discreetly. ************ What is going on at the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) this day baffles Malacañang watchers. There are a lot of complaints that Secretary Martin Andanar might not be aware of the doings of the underlings in the PCOO’s attached agencies. The PCOO has the Asian Printing Office, the Bureau of Printing Office, the PTV-4, Radyo ng Bayan (I think there

For art’s sake

If you ask me why many Filipino families do not have food, I can only cite one reason, however. But before saying it, allow me to tell you stories about pineapples, sugarcanes and papayas.

EDITORIAL According to health experts, pineapple (Ananas ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Editor-in-Chief comosus) is rich in vitamin C, thiamin and manganese.

ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ A cup of pineapple chunks,

Managing Editor Executive Editor they said, has 76 calories and MARK FRANCISCO more than 25 percent of the Lifestyle Editor RDA for vitamin C. Pineapple juice, which GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit is very concentrated and

Motoring Editor Photo Journalist almost cloyingly sweet, has

PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN about 130 calories per cup Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga

and will give us 50 percent Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING of our daily vitamin C re Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor quirements.

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AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA Regional Editor-WestMin

that the imposition of the Martial rule in Mindanao should be selective because other areas on the island are peaceful. Perhaps, Martial Law could be extended in areas where the presence of armed groups is prevalent.

There are fears that even if the Martial Law in Mindanao is somewhat milder in context, the tendency of abuse and violation of human rights could not be overemphasized.

In fact, an informant told the Cynosure that the military has reportedly rounded up some members of the indigenous people in Bukidnon on mere suspicions that they were sympathizers or supporters of the outlawed New People’s Army (NPA).

The military has not issued a statement to that effect.

Shirley MacLaine points out that pineapple is rich in manganese, which is a natural fat burner, and is recognized as a good digestive aid that helps eliminate toxins from the body.

While pineapples are thought to have originated in South America, the George Mateljan Foundation for the World’s Healthiest Foods, reports that they were first discovered on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe

by Christopher Columbus in 1493.

When Columbus and other discoverers brought pineapples back to Europe, attempts were made to cultivate the sweet, prized fruit until it was realized that the

fruit’s need for a tropical climate inhibited its ability to flourish in this region.

By the end of the 16th century, Portuguese and Spanish explorers introduced pineapples into many of their Asian, African and South Pacific colonies, countries in which the pineapple is still being grown today.

Since pineapples are very perishable, and modes of transportation to bring them stateside from the Caribbean Islands were relatively slow centuries ago, the foundation stresses, fresh pineapples were a rarity that became coveted by the early American colonists.

In the 18th century, according to the foundation,

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pineapples began to be cultivated in Hawaii, the only state in which they are still grown. In addition to Hawaii, other countries that commercially grow pineapples include Thailand, the Philippines, China, Brazil and Mexico.

Hoag Levins writes that pineapple has served as both a food and a symbol throughout the human history of the Americans.

He adds that while fruits in general—fresh, dried, candied and jellied See PAPAYAS, page 11

The striker

All about Mindanao

THE fight against the terrorists in Marawi City must go on until the last man standing on the side of the Maute group and its allies drop to the ground dead. This particular battle is far off different from that with the New People’s Army (NPA) in the sense that the latter is about ideology and change of government system. Our government may sit down with the communists and discuss the issues involved, then shake hands and be united once more.

The Maute just needs cash and power and hop from one place to another while getting more men to strengthen itself. It is pure and simple criminality just like those committed by ordinary bandits, robbers, thieves and the like in busy downtown streets.

Police power in north-

ern Mindanao should be strengthened full blast as international terrorism is believed to be in the country.

What is happening in the troubled Middle East might take place in our area while we are not ready to throw them to the rivers.

We need more men in uniform, ready and willing to fight the aggressors in case they come. All towns in Lanao del Norte and Sur as well as the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Occidental, Bukidnon, Agusan and Surigao should be ready to respond any time of day.

These places are ours and we must be able to defend them successfully. We cannot run. There is no option but to fight and win.

The threat of the Maute group to invade Cagayan de Oro might still be part of its plan. We have to be

prepared before we swim to our defeat. We should be aware that the style of the Maute group is to terrorize groups of people like the prisoners to join them in its crusade. This is the reason why the Maute is getting more vigors and firepower to indulge in heavy fighting.

The siege in Marawi is one concrete example that made the military some kind of difficulties ending the fight as it entered its sixth weeks.

This is quite surprising because our soldiers are strong, but has suffered numerous deaths in the process. The enemy knows how to fight too aided by the international group of terrorists who appears to be highly professionalized in warfare.

•••••• I find it very regrettable that the city of Cagayan de

Ben Emata Jr.

Oro is once more the site of political skirmishes. The dismissal of Mayor Oscar Moreno crops up, per reports, because of an order / decision of the authorities.

And because of such development, followers of the city mayor have installed tents on the city hall, ground and held mass action presumably to resist the ouster.

To my mind, if the outer order is true and ready to be served to Moreno, the best thing is to watch the lawful proceedings via the court. We should not resist or prevent it by See MINDANAO, page 11

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AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) recently partnered with local officials and residents of its host community in Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur for the installation of a communal water system for the benefit of several families in the coastal area of Purok Linggisan.

The project is part of TSI’s continued commitment to uphold quality health and sanitation among the residents of its neighboring communities.

After two weeks of drilling activities, fresh g round water f ina l ly flowed out of the source.

This was followed by a bayanihan activity last 14 June wherein 14 TSI team members worked with local residents for the installation of water pipes connecting the main reservoir to 3 other remote water tubs. These satellite tubs are to provide residents easier access to clean water.

“We would like to thank TSI for their initiative in helping the residents access clean, potable water.

This really is a big help for the community,” said Inda Sumatra, purok leader of Linggisan, in the vernacu-

lar.

“We consider this an an advance gift from TSI as the Muslim world is nearing the celebration of Eid Ul-Fitr. Through this project, residents from our area will have access to

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clean water, thus, improving their health condition”, added community leader Jalil Hasan.

Earlier this month, TSI also extended support to residents of Inawayan who were affected by floods

caused by monsoon rains.

The flooding incident was aggravated by the heavily silted Inawayan River and clogged canals. TSI immediately deployed an excavator for the desiltation of the said river

and canals around the community.

“If not for TSI’s immediate action, residents of Purok Fatima and Linggisan would have been repeatedly submerged in flood waters since it rained

ADVANCING COMMUNITIES. Residents of Purok Linggisan, a predominantly Muslim community, gather around as the remote reservoirs begin to fill up with water. supplied photo

Cebu Pacific starts night operations in Dumaguete July 3, 2017— Leading Philippine airline Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) will commence evening flights to and from the Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport, effective July 7, 2017. CEB will be mounting three additional round-trip flights weekly between Manila and Dumaguete, with the last flight leaving Manila at 5:20pm and arriving in Dumaguete at 6:50pm, while its return flight will be departing Dumaguete at 8:00pm. All flights will be utilizing CEB’s 180-seater A320 aircraft, with its lowest year-round fare available at only Php 1,643.

Currently, Cebu Pacific flies 21 times weekly between Manila and Dumaguete; and 14 times a week between Cebu and Dumaguete, through whollyowned subsidiary Cebgo.

“We laud the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and other aviation authorities for their drive to improve the operational efficiency of our airport ecosystem in the country.

for 3 successive nights.

We are extremely grateful to TSI for responding positively to our urgent request for assistance right after the first flooding”, shared Inawayan Punong Barangay Romulo C. Elula.

Increasing the number of airports with night-flying capability would help promote tourism and improve connectivity within the country,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Cebu Pacific.

“Moreover, increasing the number of airports with

night operations will allow CEB, along with other carriers, the leeway to spread flight times and will in turn improve aircraft movement and traffic at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport during the peak hours.”

Prior to Dumaguete, Cebu Pacific announced night flights to and from

Caticlan, the gateway to B oracay. CEB also has night flights to and from the Roxas City Airport in Capiz, the Laguindingan Airport (Cagayan de Oro) in Misamis Oriental, and the Legazpi International Airport in Albay, on top of trunk routes in Cebu and Davao.

Cebu Pacific flies to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations, with over 104 routes spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. CEB operates flights out of six strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Clark, Davao, Kalibo, Cebu, Iloilo and Manila.

Go Lokal! sets a bright future for Lipi Enterprises in the apparel business 01 July 2017 - “We were given the opportunity that would have been very difficult to get on our own” Lipi Enterprises owner Joseph Lucero thankfully testifies on how the Department of Trade and Industry helped them develop their small business to get into the mainstream market.

Lipi (Filipino word for tribe, group, or family) is an apparel manufacturing company established in 2014. To encourage more Filipinos to wear locally made garments, Lipi created hand-woven apparels that appealed to the taste of the Filipino millennial.

This vision was a challenge as hand-woven fabrics were not only expensive; it was also uncomfortable to wear.

Joseph believed otherwise saying that “creating these fabrics into comfortable and street wearable items can help local communities in our own little way”, also referring to the jobs it can provide communities.

The biggest obstacle to Lipi is access to the local consumer market. Joining Sunday markets and DTI’s three-day bazaars, Joseph See sets, page 11

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13.5 MT organic rice shipped to UAE, US EDITOR : ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY, – Farmers from Region 12, also known as Soccsksargen region, shipped anew 13.5 metric tons (MT) of organic rice to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US), officials confirmed Tuesday.

This brought to 150 MT

the volume of organic rice exported by the Don Bosco Multipurpose Cooperative (Don Bosco MPC), based in M’lang, North Cotabato, to different parts of the world.

Milagros Casis, Department of Agriculture director for Region 12, said the latest shipment, shipped through the Davao City port, consists of 10 MT for Dubai, UAE and 3.5 MT of black rice to the US market.

Casis said the agency has poured interventions to the cooperative such as a double chamber vacuum packing machine, seed trading center, rice transplanter, seed cleaner and rice color sorter worth PHP3 million in 2012.

The coop also received PHP1.9 million worth of rice combine harvester in 2016, she added.

“We are also bringing Don Bosco MPC to local and international trade fairs and expo,” Casis noted.

Romano Laurilla, Don Bosco MPC general manager, said the opportunity to export organic black rice to the US came after he met Justin Garrido, a social entrepreneur and co-founder of the Social Project.PH. Garrido is the coop’s distributor in the US, Laurilla said, adding that in November 2014 and February 2015, the coop exported two tons to Los Angeles, California.

Laurilla said they started exporting to the UAE in 2012. “The additional 10 MT organic rice shipment is the product of the Dubai OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) Reintegration Program.”

Under the program, overseas Filipino workers adopt organic rice farmers and provide financing to these organic rice cultivators in M’lang town, he said.

Ofelia Domingo, former regional director of the

Proposed land use policy gets nod from House

President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by Davao del Sur Governor Douglas Cagas upon his arrival at the Davao del Sur Sports and Business Complex in Digos City on July 1, 2017 to join the 50th founding anniversary of Davao del Sur.

Department of Labor and Employment in Region 12 and now assigned in Region 9 conceptualized the program bearing in mind the welfare of OFWs. “Through this program, we offer our OFWs a potential opportunity that they can invest on in the Philippines while they are earning abroad,” Domingo said.

Don Bosco MPC’s organic black, red and brown rice are grown in more than 500 hectares in the towns of M’lang, Tulunan, Midsayap, President Roxas and Kidapawan City in North Cotabato and Surallah in South Cotabato.

The coop is also expanding production areas in Sultan Kudarat province.

Don Bosco MPC currently holds a certification from the Organic Certifying Center of the Philippines.

It is the first coop in the Philippines to receive international certification from Certification of Environmental Standards, a European-based certifying body.

It has also been certified by the National Organic Program of the US Department of Agriculture.

DBP loan open for rebuilding of Marawi City, says CEO TO help push the country’s development, the stateowned Development Bank of the Philippines can help rebuild Marawi City through a loan, DBP chief executive officer Cecilia Borromeo said on Monday.

She said that if the local government unit opts to borrow, DBP is willing and ready to provide money through a loan scheme

to rebuild Marawi City.

“We’re open to help rebuild Marawi if the Marawi City local government unit opt to borrow to rebuild the city,” she said.

While the national government is in the forefront of rebuilding Marawi, Borromeo said DBP is willing to help the city devastated by the month-long urban hostility to bring back its

glory.

“We are prepared to lend Marawi City but the national government is at the forefront of rebuilding Marawi probably it will be given for free.

We are willing to help them (Marawi City) if the LGU would like to borrow money,” she said in an interview here See loan, page 11

THE House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill 5240 or the proposed “National Land Use and Management Act of the Philippines,” which seeks to institutionalize a National Land Use Policy that will govern the country’s land use and management.

The bill aims to provide for a rational, holistic and just allocation, utilization, management, and development of the country’s land and water resources; hold owners and users of land responsible for developing and conserving their lands; strengthen the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to manage and maintain ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction; and treat groups of islands, interconnecting waters and other natural features which are closely interrelated as forming an intrinsic geographical, economic and political entity.

The bill defines “land use” as the manner of allocation, utilization, management and development of land.

It also defines “physical framework plan” as the national, regional or provincial indicative plans that outline the overall and macro-level physical development objectives, priorities, directions and strategies in its respective levels as prepared, reviewed, integrated and finalized by the national, regional and provincial land use councils/ boards, respectively, based on the “Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs)” of the LGUs and the national policy guidelines relating to land use and environmental management to prevent or mitigate the adverse effects of inappropriate resource utilization on food security, the people’s welfare, and their environment.

It refers to “comprehensive land use plan (CLUP)” as a document embodying a set of policies, accompanied by maps and similar illustrations that serve as a policy guide for determining the future use of lands and natural resources within the territorial jurisdiction of the LGUs.

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DA-Info Team convenes in 2nd Quarterly Meeting. The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) beefs up its information-dissemination activities as its Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS) called for an Information Officers’ Meeting on June 30, 2017, here in the city of Cagayan de Oro. The activity was graced by the information officers from DA, its attached bureaus and agencies, as well as its counterpart from the Provincial Local Government Units (PLGUs), through which reports of the recently concluded activities were presented including the conduct of a series of Information Caravan, Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Month Photo Exhibit and Agri-Quiz Bowl, and School-on-the-Air (SOA) program. Upcoming events were also tackled so as to prepare participating agencies of their respective roles. #(MTLugares, DA-RFO 10)

Marawi City siege evacuees receives aid - Some displaced families by the ongoing Marawi City siege received on June 23, 2017 the second batch of relief assistance from the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10). The assistance delivered, comprising 1,596 packs of corn grits amounting to Php70,224.00, was extended to the conflict-affected families from the said city who are taking refuge at the municipal gymnasium, in Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Lanao del Norte. The turn-over of relief assistance forms part of the commitment of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol to alleviate them from their situation caused by the bouts between the government troops and the Maute group. Said distribution of relief goods was facilitated by DA-RFO 10 staff Glenn Mar Doctolero, Christian Ferraren and Ralph Christian Sabud in coordination with the local government unit of SND through its Municipal Agriculture’s Office represented by Baluta K. Diron, municipal agriculturist, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The aggie department’s first round of assistance was distributed to the Logistics Hub Receiving Center, in Linamon, Lanao del Norte on June 8, 2017. # (JLOlson, DA-RFO 10)

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Philippine Financial System sustains growth momentum

TURNOVER OF THE BSP GOVERNORSHIP The governorship of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is passed on from Amando M. Tetangco Jr. to Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. on July 3, 2017. Governor Espenilla joined the BSP in 1981 and steadily rose through the ranks until he was appointed Deputy Governor in 2005. He has accumulated more than 35 years of active operational engagement in all key facets of modern Philippine central banking (monetary policy, banking supervision and financial regulation, payments system oversight, capital markets development, currency management, consumer protection, and financial inclusion advocacy). Governor Espenilla succeeds Tetangco as fourth governor of the BSP since its establishment in 1993.

The Philippine financial system sustained its growth momentum as it capped the year 2016 with a solid performance amid lingering uncertainties in the global financial markets. The banking system, which is the core of the financial system, remained stable as manifested by improved asset quality, ample liquidity, sufficient capitalization and increased profitability, together with expansion in assets, loan portfolio and deposits. The banking system posted double-digit growth in assets, loans, deposits and net income.

In particular, the banking system registered an annual asset growth of 12.4 percent to P13.6 trillion driven by a 16.6 percent loan expansion to P7.6 trillion and funded by the sustained inflows

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of deposits which grew by 13.8 percent to P10.5 trillion. Moreover, net income went up by 14.2 percent to P153.8 billion.

Banks also reported a decline in nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio to 1.9 percent and a strong capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 15.4 percent1. Meanwhile, the banking system remained domestically oriented as cross-border financial position of banks was minimal.

At end-2016, the country has 602 operating banks and 10,576 bank branches and other offices, including 691 micro banking offices (MBOs). There were also 19,084 automated teller machines (ATMS) and 119 banks with electronic banking facilities. Accordingly, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues

to widen financial access points under the national financial inclusion strategy.

The banking system’s foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) system exhibited asset expansion, stable funding from depositors and higher net profit. Meanwhile, total resources of the trust industry grew by 10.8 percent to P3.0 trillion and represented 21.8 percent of the banking system’s total assets.

Foreign bank branches and subsidiaries fared better in 2016 resulting in 6.8 percent asset expansion backed up by deposit generation and capital infusion from existing and new foreign players.

Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) consisting of NBFIs with quasi-banking functions (NBQBs)2 and non-

stock savings and loan associations (NSSLAs) registered stronger asset base and sustained profitability.

As part of its supervisory efforts to ensure the resilience of the financial system, the BSP continues to pursue proactive regulatory reforms aimed at broadening access to financial services and promoting competitiveness in the financial system, strengthening corporate governance and risk management standards, enhancing supervisory oversight on NBFIs, and promoting accelerated development of the capital market. These reform initiatives are anchored on the BSP’s policy objectives of promoting financial stability and financial inclusion.

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JANUARY 25, 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. 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. Renato L. Ancis, Member Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, * Member Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong,Member

ABSENT: Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo * - Out during the deliberation

Member, (OB) Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 17-82 WHEREAS, this body on September 5, 2011 has adopted City Ordinance No. 5737 entitled; “An Ordinance Requiring Owners And/Or Drivers Of Public Utility Jeeps (Puj) Plying The City Of Iligan To Install Route Identification Numbers, Specifically In Front Of Their Vehicles Roof For Easy Identification Of Their Respective Routes, Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof And For Other Purposes “; WHEREAS, Sections 1 and 2 of City Ordinance No. 5737 state: “Section 1. Placing of Route Identification Numbers - All owners/drivers of Public Utility Jeeps (PUJs) serving the City of Iligan are hereby required to place legible and visible route identification numbers in their respective units, for easy identification by waiting passengers.

Section 2. Painting. The painting of route identification numbers shall be done in bold print and must be placed in center of the front and above the roof of the PUJ unit Moreover, it shall be lighted to make it visible during nighttime”

respective units, for easy identification by waiting passengers.

SECTION 2. Painting - The painting of route identifications shall be at the whole frontal hood and two (2) inches line paint on both sides at the middle of the PUJ unit. Moreover, the paint shall be reflectorized to make it visible during nighttime.

SECTION 3. Color/Codes - To identify the routes of Public Utility Jeeps (PUJs), the following color identification shall be observed.

DESTINATION/ROUTE COLOR CODE A. SOUTH - 1, 2, 3 1 BLUE Tonggo Bliss/ Maze Park & Mimbalut Taytay 1A Ditucalan 1B Buru-un 1C Sawali/ Fuentes 1D Suarez 1F Steeltown 1G Scions 1H Tominobo/NSC & Tomas Cabili/Ceanuri 1K Tominobo Busay 1L Bacayo - Mercy 1N Carbide Village 1P Noville - Orellana 1R Tubod - Rosario Heights 1S Celdran – Lyceum 1T 2 Abuno - Panul-iran Tipanoy - Pindugangan Mibolo Doria Maria Subdivision Bara-as/ NFA/ Laville Villa Celeste

GRAY 2A 2B 2C 2D 2F 2G

3 GREEN Tambacan 3A B. EAST - 4, 5, 6 4 WHITE Jeffrey Road/ Redemptorist 4A Villaverde 4B

5 ORANGE Greenheights 5A Del Carmen/Erlindaville 5B WHEREAS, the public awareness was done Del Carmen 5C by the concerned agencies but some stakeholder had difficulty identifying the coded numbers at the 6 RED Public Utility Jeep at night especially with the Senior Isabel Village/Pala-o 542 / Citizens and people with eye deficiency; Riverside 6A WHEREAS, in order to properly acquaint the Ubaldo Laya/Greenfields 6B riding public to the different routes around the City Ubaldo Laya Noria 6C of Iligan, color coding of the Public Utility Jeep units Pugaan 6D shall be supplemented to minimize the problems Dalamas 6F encountered; C. NORTH - 7, 8, 9 WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. 7 YELLOW Capitan, duly seconded by Member Samuel P. Tambo - Gerona 7A Huertas; Tambo - Bayug 7B Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Santiago - Canaway 7C in its session assembled, that.

Santiago - Barangay Hall 7D Sto. Rosario/Bartolome 7F BE IT RESOLVE, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, Bagong Silang 7G by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan City that San Miguel/St.Mary 7H the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby Franciscan 7K ADOPTED APPROVED. 8 PINK CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6558 Digkilaan / Dulag 8A Mandulog 8B AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNERS Lambaguhon 8C AND/OR DRIVERS OF PUBLIC UTILITY San Roque 8D JEEP (PUJ) PLYING THE CITY OF ILIGAN Upper Hinaplanon Cabaro 8F TO PAINT THE ROUTE COLOR IDENTILuinab - Bahayan 8G FICATION OF THE SIDE AND FRONT OF Luinab - Manrique 8H THEIR VEHICLES PROVIDING PENALTIES Hinaplanon Crossing 8K FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR Abigail Subdivision Country Hills 8L OTHER PURPOSES. Rogongon 8N Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod 9 BROWN in its session assembled, that.

Bunawan 9A SECTION 1. Placing of Route Color IdentifiDalipuga 9B cation - All owners/drivers of Public Utility Jeeps Mapalad 9C (PUJ’s) serving the City of Iligan are hereby required 9D to place clear route color identifications in their Kalubihon/ Lacob/ Habitat Sta. Felomina/Acmac 9F

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SECTION 4. Size of Color Identification - In order to attain uniformity, all PUJ color code shall be painted at the whole hood and two (2) inches line at middle part of both sides.

SECTION 5. Information Campaign - In order for the people to be fully aware of the color coding and other provisions of this Ordinance, the City Government, in support of the transport groups shall conduct a massive information campaign, through the use of tri-media, flyers, tarpaulins, and by placing directory in strategic areas of the city.

SECTION 6. Penalty Clause - Failure by any operator to paint the required color on both sides of the vehicle shall be meted with the following penalties: a. First Offense - P 100.00 b. Second Offense - P 200.00 c. Third Offense - P 300.00 plus warning/notice d. Succeeding Offenses -Cancellation of license to operate SECTION 7. Trust Fund. There is hereby established a Trust Fund to be known as Route Color Identification Violations Trust Fund. All penalties and fines generated as a result of the implementation of this Ordinance shall accrue to the said Trust Fund and can be only utilized for the purpose of improving the traffic conditions of the city.

SECTION 8. Revenue Sharing on the Penalties. - Revenue generated from the penalties shall be shared in the following manner: 60% - Local Government Unit 40% - Traffic Enforcer SECTION 9. Repealing Clause - All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. Separabilty Clause - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions here of which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect.

SECTION 11. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law.

(VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SO-ONG, “Yes”) CARRIED unanimously.

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

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He will come to do something better for your life The Gospel of Jesus Christ (July5, 2017-Wednesday) Mark 8:1-10”In those days, when there was again a large crowd and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples and said to them, “I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat. “If I send them away hungry to

their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come from a great distance.”

And His disciples answered Him, “Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this desolate place to satisfy these people?”

And He was asking them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” And He directed the people to

sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and started giving them to His disciples to serve to them, and they served them to the people.

Ephesians 6:8”knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. Prove your love to God and he will

do what is right for your life. Seek him first everyday and do not give up your interest to him.

Matthew 6:33””But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. This is my realization of this gospel, if you have nothing to do anymore for your life and only God is your last recourse, he will rescue you and do the rest for

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SSS tops agencies with highest 8888 resolution rate The Social Security System (SSS) has achieved the highest feedback resolution rate of 91.33 percent based on the 1st Quarter 2017 Citizen Hotline 8888 Report by the Civil Service Commission

(CSC).

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said the pension fund resolved 1,170 queries, complaints, and requests out of 1,281 calls endorsed by

How significant is K-12 in the Philippines

By Marife Fernandez Barbarona, Teacher II

The false beliefs about the purpose of education began during the 50’s and 60’s when a college education guaranteed you to live a comfortable life with job security. In today’s society the value of education has decreased significantly and many feel like there is no purpose for a college education. In truth it has been the false beliefs about the purpose of education that has led the country into economic condition we are in. The ultimate goal is to gain wisdom, in which reason prevails over irrationality. When people think rationally, behave civilly, and judge morally, then education has achieved its purpose. But what does K-12 scheme really has to offer to students?

Preparedness for tertiary learning – With adaptation of K-12 scheme, students are expected to graduate at age a bit older

than past graduates’. This is an advantage, according to DepEd, as graduates will be considered young adults. Hence, they will be more equipped to deal with much higher level of learning as they enter college education.

Readiness to join the workforce – Unlike the old system, K-12 does not compel each student to take college after completing Senior High School (SHS).

In fact, this scheme empowers students to make a choice on their own. They may not pursue college education especially if they have chosen a track other than academic track. Skill competency in the global job market – K-12 system aims to improve Filipino students’ mathematical, scientific, and linguistic competence. With the new curriculum, DepEd promised to offer higher quality education through tracks.

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“Regardless of the severity of inquiry or complaint, we ensure that we act on it promptly and accurately as we give our best to provide wide-range of SSS benefits and services to over 35 million members,” he added.

Among the top concerns

resolved by the SSS were documentation hassle, clarification on SSS procedures, and slow processing of benefit claims for which Dooc advised members to always keep their personal records updated and make amendments as soon as possible to avoid delays in processing.

“For example, if the retiring member has discrepancies in his date of birth or name, he should correct it now for easier processing of his retirement benefit,” he said.

The 8888 resolution rank-

ing was presented by the Office of Cabinet Secretary Leoncio “Jun” B. Evasco Jr. in Malacanang last [ ]June 16, 2017.

Ranking second is Home Development Mutual Fund, with 82.94 percent, followed

by Government Insurance System, with 72.37 percent.

Also in the list are Bureau of Internal Revenue (with 66.77 percent), Department of Foreign Affairs (65.95 percent) Philippine Statistics Authority (59.05 percent), Commission on Elections

(55.77 percent), Philippine Postal Corporation (50 percent), Land Transportation Office (42.83 percent) and National Bureau of Investigation (37.61 percent).

The CSC’s Citizen Hotline 8888 is a government feedback mechanism that enables the public to lodge queries and other concerns for immediate action. Currently, the hotline receives daily an average of 253 queries, 144 complaints, 66 requests for assistance, four suggestions, and three commendations/appreciation.

Change or Die!

By MARY GLO BACARRISAS – CATARONG, M.A. Teacher III, Tablon ES

Everybody should embraced the idea on change if it is for the benefit of all.

As we all know that change is the only constant thing

in this world. If there is no change, it is like doing the same activity/routine for many years. It is nonsense!

We are now in the 21st centur y, s o we should adapt this era of technology and other change in our society to address

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Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than 18 July 2017.

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worldwide demands.

In the education sector, the new transformation is the change in curriculum.

Teachers have openly accepted and embraced this change from Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) to K to 12 curriculum.

Why? Because they have understood well the motives behind the changing of curriculum in our basic education system, that is, to produce graduates who are locally productive and globally competent.

With the advent of technology, DepEd has various programs like Text-toTeach, the utilization of E-classroom, etc. It also conducted and still leading seminars and trainings on how to use technology in teaching students. In respond to this, there are already teachers who are using multimedia, such as

laptops, projectors, and television, in teaching their students.

Teachers are accepting this change because it is undeniable that millenials (our students) learn better with technology. This is the reason why teachers are catching up to learn technolog y in order to teach according to their students’ needs for education.

We d on’t w ant ou r knowledge and skills to die in their natural death or stagnate in the Grade level where we are teaching right now. For this, enrolment in graduate studies, reading education-related articles, conducting research, and attending various seminars and trainings are highly encouraged to update ourselves with the latest issues and trends in education and put them into action at our respective workplace.

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knew Lipi apparel has not really hit the road. Then Joseph received an invitation from DTI to join the Go Lokal! Store project, a retail concept store for quality and innovative products crafted, designed and manufactured by the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). “They vetted us and worked with us on how we can improve our products as well as our marketing strategies,” Joseph happily added.

One of President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign promises is to make Filipino products more visible and available in malls and other retail platforms to give MSMEs access to the local consumer market. DTI’s Go Lokal! fulfills that promise.

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mass action or we expose ourselves contempt of court for the disruption of justice. If we must exercise our rights as guaranteed by the Constitution, let us do it with fineness within the framework of legal procedure.

My apprehension is based on the possibility that Moreno might be able to get a temporary restraining order from the higher court and it would result to multiplicity of incidents if we go into action before all remedies are exhausted.

•••••• While Mindanao has become a killing field in the country, it is still a beautiful place for Mindanoans. Once the disorder caused by the terrorists is ended, the island can propel itself towards progress and development.

The place is rich with natural resources, green forests, virgin lands waiting to be toiled and beautiful lakes and rivers. I am really hurt that some Mindanaoans are making a fool out of the beauty and grandeur of the island to show their stupidity and desire to rule.

People will always resist no matter how to preserve peace and contentment on the island. I predict though that it will not take long and everything will be at peace with one another. Long live Mindanao.

I reiterate my position that the battle in Marawi should go on until terrorism is defeated. The issue is non negotiable because we cannot live side by side with terrorists. I’d rather sleep with witches and vampires who can be friendly during the day. Terrorists will watch our moves and strike when they find it appropriate.

I urge President Rody Duterte to give extra mileage in the fight against the evil of terrorism. Pour in more funds and put up more fighting men to end all resistance and power of the Maue group. Duterte once said he can finish the Marawi fight in just one day. He must finish it now because it is entering in its

6th week and has caused so much death in our soldiers.

In the midst of battle, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities have shown its friendliness by accommodating thousands of evacuees. Of course, there are difficulties involved, but the display of affection towards the Marawi residents in need is just fantastic. Unwittingly, it showed Filipinos can exist in all kinds of environment.

I admire so much the gesture and I hope things will soon be normal. (Bnennex News Service)

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For instance, while Andanar wants to strengthen the NIB-PNA as one of the information arms of the Office of the President, the newly appointed Director seemed to go astray as some highly skilled and qualified personnel are leaving the agency. The reason was simple, the director lacks the managerial capability to run a news wire agency.

She thinks that the PNA wire is a daily newspaper. You bet, she has knowledge on how the PNA was created and why. Ridiculous.

The Director should know that the major objective of the PNA is not only to deliver the necessary information about the doings of the government, but to earn because it was supposedly created as a self-liquidating agency. However, the way the appointed Director, Virginia Arcilla Agtay is doing at the NIB-PNA is contrary to the spirit of the PNA’s creation. On her first day in office, she changed the Philippines News Agency into the Philippine News Agency. What?

Perhaps, the way the NIB-PNA is being managed today, Andanar’s dream of regaining the “glory of the PNA” would only end up in the dustbin. Pitiful.

Andanar should look for NIB-PNA managers who could bring in REVENUES, managers with effective human relations who could unite the NIB-PNA personnel in order to attain the agency’s dream – not destroy its essence and mission objective.

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—were the major attractions of the community’s appetite and dining practices, the pineapple was the true celebrity.

Its rarity, expense, reputation and striking visual attractiveness made it the ultimate exotic fruit, Levins points out.

It was the pineapple that came to literally crown the most important feasts: often held aloft on special pedestals as the pinnacle of the table’s central food mound.

In larger, well-to-do homes, Levins continues, the dining room doors were kept closed to heighten visitors’ suspense about the table being readied on the other side. At the appointed moment, and with the maxi-

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 mum amount of pomp and drama, the doors were flung open to reveal the evening’s main event.

Visitors confronted with pineapple-topped food displays felt particularly honored by a hostess who obviously spared no expense to ensure her guests’ dining pleasure. **** Email me at rgmoldez@ gmail.com

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He said he received reports the incident had created fears among pupils and some of the teachers.

Omar Obas, Cotabato schools division superintendent, clarified that he did not order a suspension of classes at Balawan Elementary School after the incident.

“When you see none inside the school, it was just that the teachers there were attending training somewhere in Kidapawan City. I did not order suspension of classes despite what happened,” Obas said in a text message.

Fortajada said he had sought police assistance to secure the school from being attacked again by the armed group.

No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

(Malu Cadelina Manar/ MindaNews)

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potential to undermine the stability and well-being of countries in the region.”

It said the ministers raised concern over recent incidents of terrorism and violent extremism in their countries and reaffirmed their desire to work together to jointly develop and implement counter-terrorism measures and strategies.

The ministers acknowledged that “proper development of strategies and cooperation in security and intelligence on a regional scale” are necessary in addressing transnational threats.

They agreed to task their senior officials and to consider the proposed plan of action, in the context of the following measures: a.) Enhance effort and cooperation in addressing the root causes and underlying conditions of extremism including but not limited to poverty, narcotics or illegal drugs, crime and social justice. b.) Promote social and economic development particularly in adjoining areas of the three countries. c.) Enhance the intelligence and information sharing amongst all security and intelligence agencies on potential, imminent and real threats. d.) Stop the flow of terrorist financing. e.) Contain the spread of terrorism and terrorism-related content in the cyberspace, particularly in social media. f.) Prevent and suppress

the terrorist exploitation of information and communication technology and the dissemination of terrorist messages. g.) Prevent and stop the flow of illicit arms and arms smuggling as we ass the movement of all terrorists. h.) Consider the provision of specialized military and law enforcement training. i.) Support the trilateral cooperative arrangement and other sub-regional efforts to combat transnational crime. j.) Review and implement all of our existing agreements on terrorism and violent extremism. k.) Make a cross-analysis comparison of each other’s laws on terrorism with a view to enhancing legislation. l.) Counter the extremist narrative through education, community engagement including the involvement of religious leaders and the promotion of tolerance, moderation and unity in diversity. m.) Explore initiatives to provide support for victims of terrorism. n.) Promote radicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration programs as part of comprehensive measures in countering terrorism. o.) Protect and safeguard vulnerable groups, particularly women, children and the youth, from the influence of terrorism. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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barangay officials.

He said public schools in the city will have 100 percent participation during the drill.

However, Ancahas said the tsunami drill will only cover the coastal areas. The shakeout will last 30 seconds followed by the blowing of the early warning system.

If the tone of the siren is a wavering tone for 3 minutes it signals a call for evacuation while the steady tone for 3 minutes means all clear and people can go back to their usual activity or the drill has ended, Ancahas said.

Davao City has designated four siren stations where one is located at Daliao Toril Fishport, the Maligaya Taxi compound in Matina, Aplaya, another in Agdao, and at the DCRRMO office as the center.

Ancahas also said there will be ringing of church bells in all parishes to signal the call for evacuation while ringing of bells twice means all is clear.

“We expect that on July 14 Davao City will be noisy with the blowing of sirens and ringing of bells,” he said.

But Jaldon said, “When we think of preparedness we encourage everybody to be prepared because consciousness is everybody business with emphasis on individual preparation.”

Everybody is involved here from institutions to barangays wherein they will

put to work their emergency response during the drill.

Hermosa Tupaz, science specialist of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XI and member of the NDRRMO, said that while government is doing all efforts and acquiring all facilities and equipment that will be used in times of disaster everybody must take the drill seriously.

He said, “May everyone take the July 14 shake out and tsunami drill a serious matter.

“Maging seryoso tayo with this activity (We should be serious with this activity),” Tupaz said. (Digna D. Banzon/PNA)

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sa suporta ko sa inyo dahil iisa po ang ating mithiin at yun ay ang kapayapaan,” Seguerra said.

Amir Mawallil, executive director of the OBYA,

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Davao del Norte the fastest growing province in Mindanao.

He foresaw the province to get at par with the top growing provinces in the country, citing the vast resources of the province with its “strong and resilient people”.

President Duterte graced the 50th Founding Anniversary Program that the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte held at a mega-tent set up in-front of the Provincial Capitol to accommodate the large number of people.

His visit was the major highlight of the founding day (July 1) of Davao del Norte which shared the same day of golden jubilee with the provinces of Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental.

Heralding the day of the 50th founding anniversary of the province was the Diana around Davao del Norte that started at 3:00 A.M. The Alay DavNor Walk 2017 followed at 5:00 A.M., succeeded by street dancing dubbed as “Hudyaka”.

The festive merriment was put to solemnity when the Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by Bishop Wilfredo Manlapaz of the Diocese of Davao, that ended past noon.

Meanwhile, the fireworks display that was set to burst at 8:00 P.M. was made to spurt early at 6:45 P.M. The festivity went on through the night with a variety show highlighted by the performance of artist Pilita Corales, among other Filipino artists. PIA

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during the DBP’s Business Road show event held at Oriental Hotel here.

Me anw h i l e , on t h e government’s program to lessen carbon footprint, the agency allocated Php37.44 billion in loans as of March 2017 under its green financing program which

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emphasized the need to face the problem of radicalism head on and discussed possible ways to counter the violent ideology of terror groups in the region.

“We need to act and assert more strongly against violence because this cannot be the start of another cycle of displacement,” he said.

Mawallil also stressed the importance of the voices of the youth against terrorism.

“We need to listen to the voices of youth and understand how we can all better engage in preventing and countering violent extremism in all its various forms,” he further said.

The OBYA and NYC have committed to draft and submit a position paper echoing the youth’s demands and proposals for the national government’s rehabilitation plan for Marawi City based on the recently held dialogue. (Bureau of Public Information/PIA-10) was established in 2011 and enhanced in 2014.

The approved loans according to her are for a variety of environmental projects including air and water pollution prevention and control; sanitation; solid and hazardous waste management; resource conservation; resource efficiency; cleaner production, renewable energy; water supply; occupational health and safety; climate change adaptation and mitigation and disaster risk reduction.

“DBP provides financing as well as technical assistance to projects that are ecologically-sound.

We try to play an active role in encouraging our clients and other partners to always include green considerations in their businesses and thrusts,” she said.

B orromeo said DBP continues to grow the financial muscle it needs to achieve its development mandate.

“Our purpose and mission remain focused on our development mandate of improving the lives and well being of our countrymen and ensuring that development is broad-based, inclusive and sustainable,” she said.

Following the climate change adaptation program of the government, Borromeo said the agency is helping to make the community resilient as numerous local government units across the country borrowed money to construct evacuation shelters that can withstand very strong winds.

“For the last 70 years experience we know which better. We’re seen LGUs with remarkable projects on climate adaptation from Regions 1 to 13 even at ARMM. We have the capability to help the LGUs. Albay province is one of the best model local government units in the country (LGU) for climate change mitigation and adaptation,” she said. (Rhaydz B. Barcia/PNA)

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Kadayawan 2017 to push through amid martial law DAVAO CITY -- There is no stopping Davao City to hold the grandest cultural and fruit festival as government and the private sector jointly launched Monday the 32nd Kadayawan Festival at the Marco Polo Hotel.

Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio, who chairs the Executive Committee, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCII) president and Kadayawan co-chair Ronald Go also officially unveiled this year’s festival logo with the Philippine Eagle soaring high, the tribe, fruit and flower.

Mayor Sara called on the people not to allow fears to cripple the city. “We will surmount any challenge as we always have; we will not allow our fears to cripple us,” Sara said during the launch.

The Kadayawan Festival, the city mayor said, is a call for people to transcend boundaries, and show the world Davaoenos are one diverse community working as one towards peace, inclusive growth and environmental protection.”

The mayor invite d Filipinos and foreigners to come to Davao City and experience Kadayawan like never before.

“Life is here in Davao City. More than ever we are committed to the embodiment of this maxim,” she said, adding, “Allow us to amaze you with

the colors of culture, gastronomic delights, and showcase the best of Davao and the best of the Davaoenos.”

Go said this is now the chance to show to the Philippines and the world what is truly happ ening in Davao and dispel talks about Davao as an unsafe city because of the martial law.

He vowed that this year’s festival aims to create the best wherein the city can offer to everyone of how proud and confident the Dabawenyos are.

This early, the Kadayawan executive committee already received 25 companies and groups as festival partners.

Festival director Gatchi Gachalian said they are launching the festival early to let people know the festival is pushing through despite the martial law.

“The spectacle of the festival is as colorful of the Kadayawan logo. Our events are composed of regular crowd drawers and cover entire spect r um of music, fo o d, lifestyle,” Gachalian said.

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PICE FOR MARAWI. Officers and members of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) led by PICE National 2nd Vice President Engr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero [in barong] donate P1.7 million to affected families in wartorn Marawi City. Of the P1.7 million, P1.5 came from PICE National while P200,000.00 was shared by PICE Davao.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat received the donation Friday. dswd

PRRD assures Mindanao of equal share of resources DAVAO DEL NORTE -Gracing the 50th Founding Anniversary of Davao del Norte, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assured Dabaonons of equal share of resources to develop the potential of the province.

Reading the last three paragraphs of the speech prepared for him, he said “rest assured that the gov-

ernment remains committed to fulfilling its promise of equal share for Mindanao, including Davao del Norte”.

“Use the money to uplift the lives of your people and realize that great potential,” he added.

He, however, asked the Dabaonons to remain committed to the continuing war against illegal drugs,

corruption, criminality and terrorism,” and he appealed them to stay united and steadfast against evils that threaten peace.

Meanwhile, President Duterte expressed faith that the leadership of Provincial Governor Anthony G. Del Rosario will continue to spur development, makSee assures, page 11

Senior High to be highlighted at SM Davao’s U-Fair The region’s first and biggest school festival returns on July 13-15 at SM City Davao Annex Event Center with the University Fair 2017.

Apart from information booths of various colleges and universities from different parts of the country, the University Fair also highlights the respective school’s Senior High School programs.

Mall-goers can check out what Enderun Colleges, University of Santo Tomas, Mapua University, Malayan Colleges, Silliman University, and Ateneo de Zamboanga has to offer

for incoming senior high school and college students.

Davao-based schools Ateneo de Davao University, University of Immaculate Conception, University of Mindanao, Davao Doctors College, and the Holy Cross of Davao College are also ready to address inquiries from interested students and parents.

Completing the line-up of schools are the Philippine Science High School, Davao City National High School, I-Chef, IMS, St. Alexius Flight School, MOST Institute and Joji Ilagan Bian Career Center.

For those who wish to

study abroad, visit Catholic University of Murcia (Spain) UCAM’s booth and attend scholarship talks for Japan, Korea and Australia.

The Commission on Higher Education, Department of Science and Technology, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, as well as the SM Foundation Inc. are also set to discuss their scholarship programs.

This year’s University Fair is made more fun by Smart, Vivo and Pizza Hut. For inquiries, call 297-6998. Like SM City Davao on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and Instagram for event and promo updates.

Davao eyed as site of satellite ground receiving station

DAVAO CITY -- Davao City is being planned as the site of Diwata micro satellite ground receiving station.

Engineer Ariston Gonzalez of the University of the Philippines Philippine Microsat Program said Davao City is an ideal area for a satellite receiving facility for Diwata 1 and 2 microsatellites.

The Diwata microsatellite are Philippine-designed and built satellites which are considered as earth observation satellites. The Diwata 1 and the upcoming Diwata 2 are equipped with cameras and telescopes which records images that are used in the field of agriculture, environment and disaster research.

Gonzalez said that Davao City can be a back-up receiving station from Manila, ideal because of its distance.

“If a calamity will strike one locality, Davao or Manila will be far-away to be affected.” Gonzalez said.

He also said that Davao which rarely gets visited by See eyed, page 11