Mindanao Daily (June 11, 2019)

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

‘Mistaken identity,’ says PNP on Valle’s capture By CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS MindaNews

The Philippine National Police spokesperson in a statement Sunday night said the arrest of Fidelina Margarita Avellanosa Valle, a development worker and freelance writer, and columnist of Davao Today, was a case of mistaken identity. Photo from her FB page

DAVAO City--‘Nia ko (I am here at) CIDG Pagadian Lumbia. Pls help.” This was the message sent by Fidelina Margarita “Gingging” Avellanosa-Valle to a chat group at 6:36 p.m. Sunday, eight hours after she was arrested at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental. She sent no reply when asked for details. But Colonel Bernard Banac, spokesperson of the Philippine National Police (PNP) sent MindaNews a statement at 8:17 p.m. that Valle was “now for release” as according to the witness,

she “has major resemblance but is not the actual suspect who is the subject of the warrant.” Sister Mila Gimeno of the Missionaries of the Assumption in Davao City told MindaNews at 8:45 p.m. that Valle has been ordered released on the grounds of ‘mistaken identity,’ and that she will be fetched by Fr. Rico Sayson, President of the Columban College in Pagadian City, Sister Marites of the Religious of the Good Shepherd, and a lawyer. Valle, a development worker and freelance writer, and a columnist of Davao Today phoned Sister Mila at

10:07 a.m. on Sunday that she was being arrested. The nun told MindaNews Valle was forcibly arrested, that when Valle called, she heard a commotion in the background, and heard Valle asking the arresting officer why she was being arrested. Valle was told to go with them to the office of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). Before their telephone conversation was cut, Sister Mila heard Valle say “gibira na ko, gibira na ko” (they’re pulling me, they’re pulling me). Valle was at the airport for the flight back to See MISTAKEN, page 11

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P15.00 Over 8K jobs at stake in GenSan ‘Kalayaan’ job, biz fair GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Some 8,261 job vacancies are at stake in the Independence Day or “Kalayaan” job and business fair here Wednesday (June 12) to be spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Region 12. Sisinio Cano, DOLE-12 director, said Monday a total of 85 employers and recruitment agencies have signified to join the annual fair, which will be held at the Trade Hall I of the SM mall here. Cano said 65 of these are local companies and business establishments and 15 are overseas job placement agencies. These employers have so far registered a total of 5,472 local job vacancies See JOBS, page 10

INSIDE STORIES

Region 10 acts to end local communist armed conflict STORY ON PAGE 2

ePLDT transforms first purpose-built data center...

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Qatar Airways opens Doha-Davao route

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Harvesting Pechay. Farmers weigh their harvest of Chinese pechay in Barangay Kibangay, Lantapan, Bukidnon on Saturday (June 8, 2019). MindaNews photo by GG BUENO

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Classes continue despite burnt school building in Maguindanao TALITAY, Maguindanao -- Officials of a public elementary school here, where two buildings were engulfed by fire last week, d e cl are d t h at cl a ss e s would continue Monday despite the incident. “Our classes will continue as scheduled, we will be innovative, we will use our covered court for our temporary classrooms,” Abdulgani Mamaluba, principal of the Pageda Elementary School said in an interview. A four-classro om building, one of the two structures inside the Pageda school compound, was razed by a fire of still unknown origin at about 3 p.m. on June 6. Capt. Karl Centinaje, Talitay town police chief, said investigation on the incident is still going on as he denied earlier reports the fire was intentional and carried out by lawless elements. “That was a possibility but we are not discounting that, we are still investigating,” he said. He also denied that faulty wiring triggered the fire since the school has no electricity supply. The school is near an Army detachment and an outpost of Task Force Ittihad (Unity) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). D r. A l i b a i B e n i t o Aliuden, Maguindanao schools’ division superintendent, also ordered an investigation into the incident and assured parents that classes will continue and that the Department of Education is working to find ways so that classes will not be affected. Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal of the B ang s amoro Autono mous Region in Muslim Mindanao said his office is finding means and looking for funds to construct a new building for the Pageda Elementary School. (PNA)

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Region 10 acts to end local communist armed conflict

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City -- Determined to end local communist armed conflict and attain sustainable peace and development, the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) Technical Working Group in Region 10 conducted a Cascading Workshop for Executive Order 70 and Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPDev) for the province of Misamis Oriental. Congressman-elect Christian Unabia from the 1st District of Misamis Oriental led three mayors, 52 barangay chairpersons from Conflict-Affected Areas (ConAAs), 11 representatives from regional line agencies, five municipal planning and development officers and participants from the army’s 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Police Regional Office 10, National Economic and Development Authority 10 (NEDA 10), Department of the Interior and Local Government 10 (DILG 10), National Intelligence Coordinating Agency 10 (NICA 10), and other stakeholders for the conduct of the Provincial Cascading of EO 70 and CapDev and Validation of Needs and Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs) in Cagayan de Oro City, June 3. The activity, which is the last leg of the series of cascading workshops in the four provinces of Region 10, aimed to orient and increase awareness of the local stakeholders on EO70 and the CAPDev Program activities and cluster areas, provide venue for the generation, identification and validation of cluster/community needs and the corresponding priority programs, projects and activities and enlist the commitment and the support of the local government units (LGUs), government agencies, civil society or-

Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) Technical Working Group in Region 10 conducts a Cascading Workshop for Executive Order 70 and Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPDev) for the province of Misamis Oriental to end local communist armed conflict and attain sustainable peace and development in northern Mindanao. (4ID/PA)

ganizations in the entire program implementation. In the opening ceremony, Rep. Unabia recognized in his speech the problem of insurgency being prevalent in the province of Misamis Oriental for such a long time and the importance of convergence to finally put an end to the conflict and allow his constituents to live a peaceful and better life. Likewise, Misamis Oriental Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Josefino Bascug, who represented Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano, was very appreciative of the ongoing effort and together with the other development and planning officers, vowed their full support to the Task Force. The event was facilitated by the Northern Mindanao RTF- ELCACTWG Chairperson Maj Gen Franco Nemesio M Gacal, 4ID commander as well as

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NEDA-10 Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño, who also acts as the cosecretariat together with the DILG while the Province of Misamis Oriental acted as co-organizer, together with the Office of Congressman Unabia. RTF ELCAC 10 TWG is actively operationalizing EO 70 which institutionalizes the whole-of-nation approach in addressing the root causes of insurgency, and created the National Task Force on ELCAC. The TWG was able to formulate CAPDev, which is Region 10’s banner program to put into motion EO 70. It aims to address the root causes of insurgency through focused, coordinated and sustained delivery of basic services and social development packages by the government in poor, conflict-affected and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas

(GIDAs) in Region 10. The cascading was also highlighted with a needs workshop where the attendees, particularly the barangay chairpersons, were grouped according to their respective clusters to validate PPAs needed by their communities as reflected in the FY 2020 Agency Budget Proposals. During the workshop, they were further assisted by planning and development officers and representatives from the regional line agencies. It is hoped that the implementation of these projects will result in lasting peace and sustainable development and create conflict-resilient communities. Gacal, on his part, said that the activity is a prelude to the creation of the Provincial TF-ELCAC which in turn will spearhead the implementation of CAPDev in the province.

“We are very optimistic that our convergence efforts will produce positive results. The enthusiasm and passion of all the participants, just like in other provinces where we conduct the same activity, reflect our collective aspiration to attain lasting peace and development that will be enjoyed by the generations to come.” Gacal expressed his gratitude to Rep. Unabia, Gov. Emano, the mayors, barangay chairpersons, and all the other government agencies who attended and actively participated for the successful conduct of the activity. “We are just at the early stage of our efforts but I am confident that our commitment and sustained convergence of efforts will someday result in achieving long-lasting peace and inclusive and sustainable development in Misamis

By JIGGER JERUSALEM PNA

because the other person is not serviced by the network provider. Buenavista said that, with domestic roaming, Globe or Smart subscribers, for instance, do not have to worry if any of their networks has malfunctioned--such as what happened to Globe recently--or if their location is not part of a telco’s service area, because they can still use their communication devices. During the four-hour downtime that occurred Tuesday afternoon, Globe Telecom users were unable to make calls, send or receive

text messages, or use their cellphone data. In a statement, Globe said they experienced “multiple fiber cuts, two of which were submarine cables” that disrupted all of its mobile services. Asked if Globe is liable for the interruption, the NTC-10 official said there will be disciplinary action if the NTC finds out that the network provider has committed violations. “In our terms and conditions, there may be some exemption if what happened was due to force majeure,

See ACTS, page 11

Domestic roaming needed in case of network failure: NTC-10 chief CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Following the breakdown of the vital infrastructure of a network provider that caused the loss of cellular phone signal for four hours in Visayas and Mindanao Tuesday, the chief of the National Telecommunications Communication in Region 10 (NTC-10) has proposed the implementation of “domestic roaming”. Domestic roaming, said NTC-10 regional director Teodoro Buenavista Jr., will be helpful if a subscriber is unable to communicate

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Duterte orders closure of Ponzi-like investment firms By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO City--President Rodrigo R. Duterte ordered Saturday the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and National Bureau of Investigation to padlock Ponzi-like investment firms offering huge returns. Among the firms Duterte mentioned was Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. T he Pre s i d e nt a ls o warned the people behind these companies they could be charged with syndicated estafa. Speaking during the Give Us This Day episode of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, Duterte told authorities to immediately close any firm soliciting investments from the public as these are “pyramiding” schemes. The full-length interview with the President was streamed live on Quiboloy’s Facebook account around 1 a.m. on Saturday. “When it is good to be true, it is fraud. Biro mo yung P100k mo would earn P30k a month (Just imagine your P100,000 would earn you P30,000 a month),” he

said, saying the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could only even allow banks to give interest of 3% annually. He said no bank could afford to offer extraordinary returns to people for their deposits. “Kayong mga Pilipino ilang beses ko na kayo pinagsasabihan, ‘pag ang what is being promised to you, is something like heaven walang tao dito, walang bangko maski yung Bank of America (You Filipinos, how many times have I told you that if what is being promised to you, is something like heaven, there is no one, no bank, not even the Bank of America) can afford to pay you P30,000 every month for your P100,000,” he said. Citing the multi-billion Legacy scam, the President said the problem with any investment scheme is that it would collapse one day, leaving several investors unpaid. In a decision last April 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the certificate of corporation registration of Kapa, which was found collecting investments from the public

in the guise of “donations” even if it was not a registered issuer of any securities and not licensed to offer or sell securities. According to SEC, the Securities Regulation Code requires that the “issuing person and/or entity must be registered corporation with SEC, the said securities offered are duly registered and that the appropriate license and/or permit to sell securities to the public are issued to the corporation and/or its agents.” On May 24, the SEC warned the public to exercise caution in investing their money in Rigen and in other similar investment schemes, involving the sale of unregistered securities. It also warned that anyone caught as a salesman, broker, or agents of Rigen in selling or convincing people to invest in the investment scheme being offered, including solicitations or recruitment may likewise be prosecuted and held criminally liable and penalized with a maximum fine of P5 million or imprisonment of 21 years. The SEC in its May 31

advisory, also warned the public of fraudulent investment companies that are soliciting investments online. It said the Ponzi scheme “ordinarily collapses as fast as they are created while

leaving its investors behind, unable to recoup their investments.” It reminded the public that investment schemes, whether with the use of money or cryptocurrencies, are considered securities subject to the

regulatory authority of this Commission. It said the sale of securities without a permit or license from the SEC is a violation of Section 8.1 of the Securities

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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief P/General Oscar Albayalde, expressed his misgiving over attempts of some United Nations (UN) rapporteurs to conduct an investigation over the government’s alleged “sustained attack on people and institutions defending human rights”. “The PNP echoes government misgivings over yet another attempt by foreign bodies to meddle into purely national affairs. The UN rapporteurs concept of ‘unlawful deaths’ is in itself a recognition of the existence of a fully- functional justice system that determines what is lawful and what is not,” PNP head, said on Moday (June 10, 2019) during the media briefing held at Camp Crame in Quezon City. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

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Davao City under Mayor Inday Sara THE advantage of an incumbent not having a political adversary during elections is that he or she will not be hobbled and hampered by the rigors of the campaign and therefore can continue monitoring and implementing projects. This what is happening in Davao City. Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio might be seen hopping from one region to another to campaign for Hugpong ng Pagbabago senatorial bets at the height of the midterm elections however she is still hands-on with the city’s various projects. If you happen to visit Davao City these days, you might encounter a mess mash condition: diggings here and there, detours, traffic congestions in city roads that are dusty when the sun is up and muddy when it rains. Power lines and telecom cables dangle like cobwebs in old electric posts that lean wherever the weight of the cables are heavier. Along C. M. Recto St.,

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drive vehicles to left-handdrive. And then the Land Transportation Office and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board generously award franchises to multi-cab operators. Thus, the once Francisco Motors beautifully crafted jeeps lost out to the cheap “multi-cabs” that had been salvaged from the garbage dump of Japan. But even these rolling coffins will soon be phased out. Top in the agenda of Mayor Inday Sara, when she was first elected mayor was to establish a bus transport system in the city. But this never came to fruition as she gave way to her father to run anew as mayor after his first term of office as a congressman. Her dream was revived when she was elected again as Mayor when her famous father ran and was elected President of the Philippines. A feasibility study had been done and trial runs using buses from existing transport firms proved to be excellent solutions to ferry heavy volumes

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of passengers from various points of the city during peak hours. High Priority Bus System, Mayor Inday calls it, will allow the deployment of some 1,000 low-floor city buses starting with about 25 units within the next few weeks. By 2021, all 7,000 passenger jeeps of whatever make will be phased out. Jeepney drivers will be given the first opportunity to be hired as drivers provided they pass the TESDA tests and age requirement. Otherwise, they will be receiving a compensation package from the city government and the Department of Transportation. Going back to C. M. Recto Avenue, (I still would call it by its old name Claveria), the sidewalks will have even surface that would make it easy and friendly for persons with disability See SARA, page 11

Think A Minute

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THINK a minute. These are the names of some of the most famous lawyers in U.S. history. Only one of them dropped out of law school. See if you can guess which one? John Jay became a successful lawyer and later the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the highest judge in the land. William Wirt was barely 20-years-old when he passed his law exams in Virginia. He later became the United States Attorney General. Remember, one of these famous lawyers was a law school dropout. Roger Taney started as a lawyer and worked his way up to become the first U.S.

Secretary of the Treasury and then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Daniel Webster became a lawyer in Boston where he built a great legal record and reputation. He then became a highly respected Senator and was later appointed Secretary of State. Salmon Chase became well known as a defense attorney helping slaves. Later he became a U.S. Senator and then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, actually started as a lawyer, which helped prepare him for his exceptionally wise and diplomatic leadership that kept the States of America united

through its terribly divisive and devastating Civil War. Clarence Darrow became possibly the most famous lawyer of all, particularly for his case of the Scopes or so-called Monkey trial of 1925. Of these seven successful and famous lawyers, which one do you think was the law school dropout? It was Clarence Darrow: the one name which is so often associated with the practice of law. Clarence Darrow attended law school for only one year and then dropped out to study law on his own. But what is more amazing is those other six successful lawyers could not drop out because they never even went to law school! They all

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where my little nook called office is located, endless hums of boring machines add to the noise of passenger jeepneys that ply this one-way street. We call this mode of transport multicabs. These were “salvaged” from Japan cemetery of used small utility right-hand driven vehicles which were smuggled into the country. My mole at the Bureau of Customs told me that the body of each unit is cut horizontally and hung in 40-footer container van while the chassis is laid flat on the floor minus the tires. The containers are then packed with other legitimate or misdeclared cargoes that would pass customs inspection no sweat. How multi-cabs surface like mushrooms in Mindanao despite these being smuggled items is one for the Ripley’s too. The government issued license and permits to welding shops to put back the bodies and the chassis of the cabs together. It also allowed the conversion of right-hand-

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews/10 June) – The Commission on Audit is an independent body mandated by the Constitution to safeguard the resources of the State. Among its primary tasks is to ascertain and assure that all government funds are spent for official expenditures or for the legally intended purpose. The independence of the COA is now put to test with President Duterte’s exhortation of the Commission to reconsider the disallowance of the P5M that Bangon

studied law on their own. Actually, for every one of us the school of life is always in session. We are designed never to stop learning our Creator’s laws and ways of life. In fact, the word disciple means a “lifelong learner” or “lifetime student” of Jesus, the Maker and Master of life. Once and for all, won’t you ask Him to become the Maker and Master Teacher of your completely new life with Him today? Just think a minute.

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COA vs Duterte

Marawi chief Eduardo del Rosario had diverted from the rehab undertaking under his care to finance the Hajj of some Marawi residents; otherwise, there would accordingly be a revolution in Mindanao. The diversion of funds was justified as part of the healing process for the ravaged city. In exhorting the Commission to reconsider its disapproval of the irregular fund diversion, Duterte claims that under his watch as mayor of Davao City since 1988 and

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until now, the City under the leadership of daughter Sarah Duterte, has always allocated funds for hajj to connect to some pacification effort. But no less than Palace legal adviser Salvador Panelo said that if the COA report is true, the fund diversion for the mecca pilgrimage amounts to technical malversation. An expenditure is a technical malversation if it is outside what is budgeted for the purpose. It is punishable by law. Can the Commission on

Audit weather the pressure of the very powerful and charismatic president of the republic? How will the COA also respond to the claim of the former mayor of Davao City of his own and that of his daughter’s diversion of public funds to finance pilgrimages to Mecca? (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines)

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Army troopers seized arm cache in Maguindanao CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao – Troops of 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion seized an arm cache during the conduct of combat clearing operation in Brgy Kauran, Ampatuan, Maguindanao on June 9, 2019 at around 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Acted in a report from concern resident of Brgy Kauran of said town, troops of Mechanized were able to seized two US M16A1 rifles, one US M16A1 with M203 GL, two US M14 rifles, one M79 GL, ten long M16 Magazines, ten short M16 Magazines, sixteen long M14 Magazines, more or less 800 round of 5.56mm ammunitions, more or less 500 rounds of 7.62 ammunitions and

7 bandoliers. With a strong determination and courage, troops of Mechanized were able to seize the assorted firearms in an intense clearing operation in the safe houses owned by certain Nords Plantis and Guialil Mohamad Dalundong, who are

now hiding in the remote areas of Ampatuan. “The pro-active measures we have been conducting through clearing operation with the help of the community preempted terroristic activities of criminals and sustain our campaign against prolif-

ePLDT, Inc. seals partnership with Schneider Electric Philippines for the transformation of its first purpose-built data center in the country. (L-R) Dave Simon, Chief Technology Officer and Cloud & Data Center Business Operations Head of ePLDT; Nerissa Ramos, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of ePLDT; Alex Vermot, Country President of Schneider Electric Philippines; Richard Lagcao, Services Director of Schneider Electric Philippines.

ePLDT transforms first purpose-built data center in the country through partnership with Schneider Electric ePLDT, Inc., the country’s leading enabler of digital solutions, fortifies its capabilities and leadership in the local data center space through the transformation of its first purpose-built data center in the Philippines. VITRO Pasig, the pioneer data center of the group, continuously operates to this day since its establishment in 2000 and serves as a fortress for many local enterprises in events of natural and man-made disruptions. As it hits the 20-year mark, ePLDT partnered with global specialist in energy management and automation Schneider Electric to holistically transform the said data center and equip it with the latest available technologies. The three-year transformation project will optimize VITRO Pasig’s support infrastructure facility in order to generate more power capacity, which will enable the facility to accommodate and host more application

requirements of its customers. Moreover, this will also elevate the data center’s operational and technological capabilities toward world-class service excellence, further strengthening ePLDT’s leadership position in the data center business. “The strategic transformation initiative will not only improve VITRO Pasig’s physical infrastructure but more importantly innovate our data center operations management. Beyond just a facility revamp, the project will optimize our current manpower to help us deliver even better and higher quality of data center solutions and services,” said Dave Simon, Chief Technology Officer and Cloud & Data Center Business Operations Head of ePLDT. VITRO Pasig’s technical design will also be revamped to make it at par with ePLDT’s Tier-3 data center sites in Makati and Clark, Pampanga and turn it into an efficient, environ-

mentally sustainable, and digital-enabled data center. Nerissa Ramos, ePLDT’s Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, detailed on the decades-long endeavors of the group in achieving its undisputed leadership in the industry at present. From having only one data center in the beginning, ePLDT now holds the largest network of 10 interconnected data centers with a combined capacity of over 9,000 racks and more than 85 megawatts of power. “We are further enhancing the capabilities of our world-class VITRO Data Center network primarily to cater to the growing needs and IT requirements of our valued customers. We at ePLDT are always in pursuit of bringing quality and unparalleled service offerings to ensure the business continuity and successful digital transformation of enterprises in the country,” See TRANSFORMS, page 10

eration of loose firearms,” said Ltc Alvin G. Iyog, Commanding Officer, 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion. “The seized of assorted high powered firearms is a manifestation of the strong support of the local community to the military in

drive against criminality and loose firearms,” said Col Efren P. Baluyot, 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander. “Your accomplishments gave a sense of confidence and encouragement to sustain our commitment to ensure the safety and

security of the people in Central Mindanao,” said Major General Cirilito E. Sobejana, Commander 6th Infantry Division. The supp or t of the community by providing significant information was also recognized by the Commander.

THE Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines raised concern over the dwindling pay hike given to public school teachers through the years, which the group claims account for the regressing economic standing of teachers. ACT said that the data provided by the Department of Education (DepEd) to prove that teachers’ salaries consistently increased through the years actually showed a general downward trend on teachers’ pay adjustments. ACT pointed out the significant decline in pay raises for public school teachers both in actual figures and in percentages in the past four salary adjustment schemes implemented by the governmwnt. The first Salary Standardization Law (SSL I) effected a 177% or Php 5,503 pay hike for Teacher I from 1994 to 1997. With SSL II from 2005 to 2008, it dropped to 39.9%

or Php3,421. It slightly increased to 54% or PhP6, 523 with SSL III in 2009 to 2012. It then plunged to 11.8% or Php 2,205 for 2016 to 2019 with Executive Order 201. “These data show the diminishing value given by the government to teachers. It refuses to provide teachers and ordinary rank-and-file government employees a chance at a decent living,” lambasted Martinez. The teachers’ federation said that it is ‘ridiculous for DepEd to cite the increases to back its argument that teachers salaries are consistently rising as it is only but natural with the relentless rise in cost of living.’ What is ‘illogical’ however, ACT said, is the fall in the salary adjustments even in absolute figures despite continuing spikes in inflation rate. Martinez noted that the decrease in the adjustment of public sector pay account for teachers’ struggle to

keep up with the incessant surge in the prices of basic goods and services. Such that, Martinez added, the adjusted rates hardly cover the effects of inflation. “The incompatible rates of pay hike and the cost of living attests to the failure of the government’s salary adjustment scheme, where its main consideration is the counterpart pay in the private sector. We’d like to remind that the state’s primary duty is to guarantee its workers’ right to decent pay and not to ensure ‘market competitiveness’,” argued Martinez. ACT urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), who was tasked to conduct a study for the next round of salary increases for government employees, to put primacy on the role of the state as a duty-bearer in ensuring workers’ labor rights by

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A NEW SCHOOL YEAR IN A NEW SCHOOL By ROIE M. UBAYUBAY

Two important moments during instruction are the beginning and end of class. The events that occur during this season can influence the engagement of learners in their culture of excellence as well as their ability to synthesize the major concept as a learner. The first day of school is absolutely one of the most important days of the year. For this is considered by most of the students regarding the new school year in a new school after a series of preparations during the Brigade Eskwela. It’s a day to set the tone for our classroom and for the entire school year. June 3, 2019 is the opening day of all pub-

lic schools nationwide for School Year (SY) 20192020. This is in pursuant to Republic Act 7797 or “An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred (200) days to not more than Two Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days.” Ever y teacher wants to have a smoothly running classroom, but that’s difficult to achieve when you don’t know where to start. Being a teacher, you might be feeling as though you’re walking around half blindfolded, with only bits and pieces of information, rather than the whole picture. What we need is a vision of what we want in our classroom to look like as a positive learning environment. Then we need to

take that vision and use the first day of school to lay the groundwork for making all things into a reality. As practiced, a successful first day can be a key component of a successful quarter or a year. We should envision the first day as more than just a time to revisit our curriculum guide, learners manual, teaching strategies and even the instructional materials that we are using during the teaching-learning process. This is also an avenue for the learners to set the tone after a month of summer vacation. By all means, this is an opportunity for us to establish expectations to get to know each learner to feel better if not the best.

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Qatar Airways opens Doha-Davao route DAVAO CITY -- Qatar Airways has announced that it will be opening the Doha-Davao route starting next week. Qatar Airways becomes the 11th airline to fly to Davao and the fourth international carrier to do so after XiamenAir, Cathay Dragon and SilkAir. In an announcement on its website, the state-owned airline said passengers flying to Doha from Davao can start purchasing their tickets at the special launch price of just USD750 (about PHP38,921.25). The initial flight date has been set on June 18. It

will service the route once a week. The airline said travelers flying from Davao to Doha can easily fly to about 160 other destinations worldwide. “Let us take you to some of the most enchanting destinations across the world! Experience the adventures in Africa, uncover the magic of the Middle East, enjoy scenic Europe or be swept away by the vibrant American cities. Wherever your inspiration takes you next, fly Qatar Airways and let us make your journey as enchanting as the destination,” it said in announcing

the Doha-Davao route. Qatar Airways, which was founded in 1993, is a member of the Oneworld Alliance and has a fleet of over 200 aircraft. It is owned by the State of Qatar. The airline, headed by Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker, has been positioning itself as the carrier of choice in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA Worldcup, which the tiny peninsular Arab country of 2.63 million will be hosting. In May alone, it launched three routes from Doha Izmir, Turkey on May 23, thrice a week; Malta (also See OPENS, page 10

DTI pitches PH growth story to South Korean investors, potential of e-vehicle industry

PH, ROK LAUNCH FTA NEGOTIATIONS. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez and Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister for Trade, Industry, and Energy Yoo Myung-hee officially launched the negotiations of the PH-ROK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 3 June 2019 at Seoul, South Korea. Both countries recognized the potential to advance economic relations by enhancing trade and investment flow between them through the removal of impediments to closer trade and the creation of business and investment opportunities. The ministers committed to conclude the negotiation of a “comprehensive and future-oriented FTA” by November 2019. The FTA will create favorable conditions for exporters, investors, industries, work force, as well as the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) of both countries. photo supplied

FDI post US$586 million net inflows in March 2019 & reach US$1.9 billion in first quarter 2019 FOREIGN direct investments (FDI) posted US$586 million net inflows in March 2019, which is lower by 13.9 percent than the US$681 million net inflows registered in the comparable period last year. This developed on account of the decline in net equity capital investments, as placements dropped to US$126 million from US$351 million in March 2018. Equity capital placements during the month came mostly from Japan, the United States, Singapore, and the Netherlands. These placements were largely invested in the 1) manufacturing, 2)

real estate, 3) accommodation and food service, 4) wholesale and retail trade and 5) arts, entertainments and recreation industries. Meanwhile, non-residents’ investments in debt instruments (consisting mainly of loans extended by parent companies abroad to their local affiliates) recorded an increase of 35.8 percent to US$399 million from US$294 million last year. Reinvestment of earnings increased by 14.4 percent to US$80 million during the period from US$70 million a year ago. On a cumulative basis,

net inflows of FDI reached US$1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2019, a decline of 15.1 percent from the US$2.3 billion net inflows in the same period in 2018. This resulted from the lower net inflows of net equity capital, which amounted to US$295 million from US$887 million last year. In particular, equity capital placements declined to US$568 million from US$996 million, while withdrawals increased to US$273 million from US$109 million. Equity capital infusions during the period emanated mainly from Japan, China,

the United States, Singapore, and South Korea. These were channeled largely to the 1) financial and insurance, 2) real estate, 3) transportation and storage, 4) manufacturing, and 5) administrative and support service industries. On the other hand, net investments in debt instruments increased by 18.6 percent to US$1.4 billion from US$1.2 billion in the same quarter in 2018. Reinvestment of earnings increased by 11.3 percent to US$234 million during the quarter from US$211 million in the comparable period last year.

SEOUL – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the strong macroeconomic fundamentals as well as the continuing growth story of the Philippines (PH) to South Korean business executives during a high-level roundtable meeting on 4 June 2019. The trade chief emphasized the opportunities South Korean companies, particularly in the manufacturing industry, may explore when locating and expanding their operations in PH. Sec. Lopez underscored the wider market access for companies in the country through the preferential trade agreements PH has with the United States (GSP), European Union (GSP+), as well as with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). “The Philippines is an ideal geographic base for South Korean manufacturing companies, specifically those focusing on automotive and auto parts, electronics and semiconductors, food processing, agribusiness, and other labor-intensive industries. South Korea is a manufacturing powerhouse and expanding the business operations in the Philippines is a winwin, with businesses have greater market access for their products and being our partner in providing jobs and opportunities to Filipinos,” said Sec. Lopez to over 30 South Korean business executives from construction and infrastructure, tool and die, as well as energy industries. Likewise, the trade chief discussed possible opportunities in PH’s e-vehicle industry. He cited the tariff

modification of EV products under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement as well the consideration of a target date full EV utilization/ registration in PH The International Electric Vehicle Association and other companies in the e-vehicle industry in South Korea such as Hyundai Motor, POSCO E&C, and Phillips Group are encouraging PH to provide additional support to attract more investors in the e-vehicle and parts industry, aside from the usual fiscal incentives. Tax incentives are not enough in developing an industry of the future. The association suggested to provide tax holidays and monetary support per unit produced, as well as government cost sharing in charging/battery replacement stations, the same package that are now being provided by the governments in South Korea and other ASEAN Member States. Accordingly, these countries have local programs to strengthen the industry to encourage the shift to e-vehicle, such as free registration and free parking for e-vehicles. “This would have to be a special progam similar to our CARS program, so it can quickly attract investors in the industry,” shared Sec. Lopez. The Secretary together with DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo addressed the issues and clarified the concerns raised by existing locators on the Tax Reform for Attracting Better and Higher Quality Opportunities (TRABAHO) Bill, which rationalizes tax incentives to investments. “The TRABAHO Bill See GROWTH, page 10

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SSS Mobile App lands on Top 5 most downloaded utility app, urges members to use it ​T HE state-run Social Security System’s mobile application, SSS Mobile App, was ranked as one of the top five most downloaded productivity and utility application in Google Play Store and Apple Store, respectively, the pension fund said Thursday. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said the SSS Mobile App landed among the top three most downloaded app under the productivity category in Google Play Store with more than 1.52 million downloads and ranked among the top four with the highest number of downloads in the App Store with nearly 110,000 downloads from iOs phone users. Ignacio urged members of the pension fund to use SSS Mobile App for a fast and convenient way of viewing their membership information through their smartphones and tablets. “Our members should take advantage of this application since it will save them time and effort in monitoring their status and contributions with the SSS. They do not have to go to our branch just to check if their employer has been remitting their

contributions or whether their loan payments are already posted,” Ignacio said. The SSS management has announced earlier its plan to shift to digital technology when it comes to servicing its members and pensioners. Among the programs or projects under this plan is the expanded implementation of SSS Self-Service Express Terminal (SSS-ExT), formerly called Self-Service Information Terminal, in 128 additional branches and service offices nationwide. As of writing, there are 280 SSS-ExT units deployed in SSS branches. Of this number, 272 are in branches and the remaining 8 in service offices. As of end-March 2019, more than 21.5 million online inquiries were received through the SSS-ExT and more than 324,000 transactions have been made. Through the SSS-ExT, members may file their maternity notification and pensioners may change their address and contact information. Members and pensioners may also verify their records with SSS through the SSS-ExT such as their monthly contributions, loan status, Unified Multi-pur-

pose Identification Card information, benefit claims status like sickness and maternity, employment history, Flexi-fund status, and their member details. “Soon our members may also file their salary loan applications and update their contact information, do simplified web registration, generate Payment Reference Number to pay for their monthly contributions through the SSS-ExT. We are already setting up the infrastructure to make transacting with SSS easier for our stakeholders,” Ignacio said. Aside from the SSS Mobile App and SSS-ExT, there are other online channels that members and pensioners may use in making transactions with the SSS. They may use their online account via My.SSS in the SSS Website, and make inquiries using the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and Text-SSS. Other services that may be derived thru My.SSS are filing of retirement claim applications, request for branch appointment, inquiry on location of SSS branches, inquiry on SSS information, PESO and Flexi-fund See MOBILE, page 10

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Branch 26, Wao, Lanao del Sur

IN RE: PETITION TO USE THE SURNAME OF THE MOTHER OF THE MINOR CHILD EDJUSTIN CLIENT GALICIA EDICTO,

SPECIAL PROCEEDING CASE NO. 18-77-W

PRETTY JOY PARREÑO GALICIA, Petitioner, -versusLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR, WAO, LANAO DEL SUR AND EDMUN MUÑEZ EDICTO, Respondents. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X ORDER An Amended verified Petition for the use of surname of the mother of minor child Edjustin Client Galicia Edicto was filed by Pretty Joy Parreño Galicia on March 25, 2019 through counsel, Atty. Jose Emilio S. Valentin, alleging among others that: petitioner is of legal age, Filipino, single, and a bonafide resident of Purok 1, Barangay Eastern, Wao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines for a period of twenty four (24) years prior to the date of the filing of this petition; that respondent Local Civil Registrar of Wao, Lanao del Sur, is being impleaded as an indispensable party, being in-charge in recording the civil status of person such as birth, death, marriage, annulment of marriage, divorce, legitimation, adoption, acknowledgement of natural children, naturalization, change of name and the like and with office address at Wao, Lanao del Sur; that respondent Edmun Muñez Edicto is of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Barangay Aglayan, Malaybalay City, is being impleaded as an indispensable party as his surname would be completely dropped by his son; that the petitioner is the biological mother of minor child Edjustin Client Galicia Edicto who was born on July 9,2008 at Wao, Lanao del Sur under Civil Registry No. 2008-1134; that his biological father, Edmun Muñez Edicto executed an Affidavit of Acknowledgement/ Admission of Paternity which was reflected in his Certificate of Live Birth; that after the birth of said minor child his biological father abandoned him and does not in any way render any financial support, living the minor child under the parental care and custody of the herein petitioner; that said minor child has been using his father’s surname “Edicto” in all his school records. WHEREFORE finding the petition and its supporting evidence to be sufficient in form and substance, let the hearing be on June 18, 2019 at 8:300 A.M. Any person who appears to be adversely affected may file opposition before this Court. Petitioner is hereby directed to cause the publication of this Order once a week in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Lanao del Sur and if none, to nearby Province of Bukidnun for Three (3) consecutive weeks at his expense and to furnish copy of the petition including this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General, at 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City and the Provincial Prosecutor of Lanao del Sur, the Local Civil Registrar of Wao, Lanao del Sur and the DSWD Officer of Wao, Lanao del Sur and is requested to conduct social study report and submit the same on or before June 18,2019. Furnish copy of this Order to all parties concern for information. SO ORDERD. Wao, Lanao del Sur. April 11, 2019. MDN: May 28, June 4 & 11, 2019

(Sgd.) PUNDAYA M. BERUA Presiding Judge

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2K wanted 33 Lumad couples tie knots in Maragusan Over persons nabbed NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley -- A total of 33 couples from Mandaya and Mansaka tribes got married in a separate mass civil wedding in Maragusan on Wednesday. Dubbed as Kasalan ng Barangay, the civil wedding ceremonies was conducted by Maragusann Mayor Maricel Colina-Vendiola at Barangay Bahi with 21 couples and Barangay Langgawisan with 12 couples. Mayor Vendiola stressed that annually, the local government unit shoulders the cost of marriage requirements, except for the Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR), to encourage indigents, who are cohabiting, to legalize their union. According to the Local Civil Registrar’s Office of the town, the oldest couple who got married was Avelino (68) and (58) Rosemelinda Apito, who are living together for 30 years already. Vendiola added that this will also enable all members of the family to avail of the necessary benefits accorded to them by the government. “Gihimo ni nga programa sa lokal na kagamhanan tungod kay among nakita A Lumad couple in Maragusan got married in a mass civil wedding ceremony last Wednesday, June 5. Photo

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pecially in combatting challenges on climate change. “We salute your efforts in providing food for our table despite the challenge of climate change. We in DA will continue to listen and act into your requests and demands,” he said. Representing Mayor Sara Duterte, Vice-Mayor Bernard Al-ag commended the winners and urged them to continue their work in helping the region’s agriculture industry. Al-ag also encouraged

DAVAO CITY--The number of arrested persons wanted for various crimes in Davao Region have already reached over 2,800 since August 2018, a police official said on Sunday. Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 Director, Brig. Gen. Marcelo Morales, said he is expecting the number to increase as the PRO11 continues its campaign against wanted persons and all forms of criminality. “Evidently, more numbers of most wanted persons and wanted persons being captured equates to lesser criminal activities and criminal incidents on the streets. It shows in our crime statistics that crime volume went down this year,” Morales said. He noted that in the first quarter of this year alone, the average weekly crime incidence went down to an average of 48-49 incidents per week from the previous average of 69-70 incidents per week. PRO-11 spokesperson Maj. Jason Baria on Sunday said the 2,832 Most Wanted Persons were arrested during various operations by the different units from August 2018 to May 31, 2019. In its recent operation on Thursday, Baria said a wanted person for murder was killed in a shootout with authorities in Bajada, this city. Baria said Segundino Gerente Jr., alias Entoy Waray, 44, of Purok 1, Brgy. 19-B, San Antonio, Bajada, was listed as Top 2 Most Wanted- Regional Level. He said Gerente shot it out with police officers from the Provincial Intelligence Branch of Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental, Banay-Banay Municipal and San Pedro Police Stations, who served a warrant for his arrest at his residence. Gerente was immediately rushed by the operatives to

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Davao City, 2 Davao provinces bag 2019 Gawad Saka awards

DAVAO CITY -- The City of Davao was adjudged as this year’s Regional Gawad Saka champion in recognition of its effort and contribution in improving the agricultural industry in the region. Likewise, the provinces of Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley were declared the first runner-up and second runner-up Gawad Saka awardees, respectively. During the awarding ceremony here on Friday, Davao City farmers also captured seven major awards out of the 15 categories.

Leading this year’s awardees in Davao City are Susan Lao as Outstanding Corn Farmer; Genovivo Cajes Outstanding High-Value Crops Farmer; Evangeline Novela - Outstanding Coconut Farmer; and Evangeline Salvador - Outstanding Fisherfolk (Capture Fisheries). Special Citation was given to Barangay Tacunan Barangay Food Terminal as Outstanding Barangay Food Terminal (LGU); Farmers Development Cooperative, the Outstanding Barangay

Food Terminal (Non-LGU); and Janel Juaton as Outstanding Young Farmer/ Fisherfolk. Agapito Regulacion, chief of Davao Region Central Experiment Station (DaRCES), is the recipient of the 2019 Regional Gawad Saka Award for Outstanding Agricultural Scientist. Also recognized during the awarding ceremony was Charita Puentespina for her “exemplary and remarkable” achievements as Outstanding Rural Woman in Davao Region.

Eleven Municipal Agricultural Extension Workers in Davao Region were also recognized for their exemplary contribution to the rice sector. The awardees received plaques and cash prizes. Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Director Ricardo Oñate, Jr. thanked the agriculture stakeholders, both in the local government and private sectors, for their continued support to the agriculture sector. Oñate urged the awardees to continue their efforts es-

AFP Chief of Staff Madrigal hails Eastmincom peace gains

NAVAL STATION FELIX APOLINARIO, Panacan, Davao City -- Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, hailed Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) on its effort in sustaining the peace in Eastern Mindanao during his visit at Headquarters Eastmincom, Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City on June 7, 2019. This came after Lt. General Felimon T. Santos Jr., Commander of Eastmincom presented the significant changes in the security See PEACE, page 10

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Customers may now reach Davao Light through its 24/7 mobile phone lines CUSTOMERS of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. may now reach the electric utility using their mobile phones. This new channel is available to customers 24/7 to cater to any Davao Light related queries and concerns. Customers may contact Davao Light using the following numbers: Globe: 0917 – 864-2793 Smart: 0920 – 970-1357 “Having a 24/7 cellphone line will ensure customers that they can reach Davao Light at their fingertips. We want the customers to reach us as fast and easy as possible by providing them with various channels.” said Davao Light Assistant Vice President for Customer Services Group Arnold Arsolon. This additional service, however, is for calls only. Text messaging is not yet available. Standard prepaid and postpaid rates apply. Davao Light customers may also contact the electric utility 24 hours through (082) 229-DLPC (3572) or (084) 655-DLPC (3572) for Davao del Norte areas, its facebook page @davaolightofficial or twitter account @davao_light.

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ered from Gerente a plastic sachet containing suspected from page 8 shabu and a cal. 45 Colt nga daghan pa jud nang pistol that he used to shoot diring dapita nang wala pa the policemen.(PNA) makasal. Dugang pud niana, gusto pud namo nga malegalize ang panag-ipon sa from page 8 magtiayon aron nga maka- scape in Eastern Mindavail ang tibuok pamilya sa anao and attributed it to the mga benepisyo nga angay’ng various peace initiatives of ihatag sa gobyerno.” (The different National Governlocal government unit cre- ment Agencies and Local ated this program since we Government Units. observed that many are still Gen. Madrigal further not married here in our encouraged the Command area. In addition to this, to continuously unify the we also want to legalize the efforts, work as a team, and union of the couple for the harness and support the difmembers of the family to ferent peace initiatives that avail of the benefits given were developed in Eastern by the government.) Mindanao, which some are Aside from the marriage being adopted as templates licenses and other require- of different regions in the ments, the local government country to support the govunit also prepared cakes ernment effort of ending the and wines for the couples. communist armed conflict. (PIA XI, Michael Uy) Particularly mentioned were the PEACE 911 of Davao City, Peace and Defrom page 8 velopment Zones of Region the farmers and fisherfolk XIII, Convergence Area to sell their produce at the for Peace and Developnewly-opened Davao Food ment of Region X, Serbisyo Terminal Complex (DFTC) Caravan of the Association located in Daliao Toril, of Regional Executives of National Agencies of Region Davao City. “This terminal complex XI. bridges the producers’ need These programs adopt a for maximum benefits and conflict and culture-sensithe consumers’ need for tive strategy and promote quality-based and afford- inclusivity and equity in able agricultural products,” the implementation of the socio-economic program he said. With this year’s theme in the different conflict“Magsasaka’t Mangingis- affected areas in Eastern dang Pilipino, Saludo and Mindanao. Buong Bansa sa Sipag, Tibay, Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Sanat Lakas Ninyo”, the search tos expressed his optimism has become the highest form on the track of their peace of recognition to deserv- efforts, while urged the ing farmers and fisherfolk different units to support in the country who excel the replication of converin the various sectors of gence from the provincial to barangay level. agriculture. (PNA) “We saw the effect of the convergence of efforts in our from page 8 objective of sustaining the the Southern Philippines peace. We should continue Medical Center, where he to harness it and support its was declared dead on arrival replication in the provincial by an attending physician. level down to barangay level Authorities also recov- in order for us to sustain

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enrolment and request for records. Under his leadership, Finance Secretar y and Social Security Commission Chairman Carlos G. Dominguez wants to strengthen the digital platforms of SSS for better service delivery and at the same time to reinforce the message that SSS is savings. “What you put in SSS as savings is what you’ll get in benefits. The increase in contributions is an opportunity to save more for contingencies particularly from page 6 for retirement,” he said. on May 23), daily service; and Rabat, Morocco on May 29, thrice a week. from page 6 Qatar Airways said three offer modern and more more routes will be opened relevant incentives,” said until October. These are Doha to LisUsec. Rodolfo. The trade chief also as- bon, Portugal starting June sured investors that there 24, daily service using Boewill be a good transition ing 787; Mogadishu, Somalia period of the new tax system starting July 1 with three and there’s no reason for times a week Airbus A320 them to delay their expan- flights; and Langkawi, Malaysia, thrice a week using sion projects in PH. During the meeting, DTI Boeing 787 starting October Undersecretary Rafaelita 15. (PNA) Aldaba also presented the PH government’s inclusive, innovation-led, in- from page 5 dustrial strategy (i3s) as Ramos said. support for the socioeco- VITRO Data Center nomic agenda of President offers colocation and conRodrigo Duterte. The i3s nectivity services that assure complements the govern- customers of data security ment’s thrust to promote and protection, data accessian innovation ecosystem in bility, and disaster resiliency PH, with different sectors throughout its network.

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and senior citizens. I just came back from Vancouver and as a senior citizen myself I walked through long stretches of streets without fear of stumbling in uneven sidewalks like what we have in Claveria and elsewhere in the country. Soon we too will get rid of that problem. By the year 2020, we expect to see Claveria restored to its glory, only this time better with the well-paved road, no more eyesores in the avenue that is well-lighted with new street lamps and lamp posts. These in exchange for the inconvenience which we Dabawenyos have to endure presently. There might still be old structures along the avenue but already clusters of high-rise condominiums have risen and more buildings are being constructed. Claveria will stay on as the banking row of Davao City. But that is not enough. My conservative estimate is that towards the end of next year, the boulevard on the coastline of the city shall have been completed which will effectively ease traffic downtown. Already, the bypass roads west of the city had cut across boundary lines between the city and Davao del Norte. For a longer route, say Tagum City - Davao City - Digos City in Davao del Sur, commuters can take the railway not long from now. We Dabawenyos cannot wish for more. But if there are small things we hope to see, I personally would want to see our taxis in just two color combinations: yellow and black or black and yellow.

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then it is beyond the control of the provider. But if the NTC will find out if there is negligence on the part of the provider, there are subsequent penalties involved,” Buenavista said, although he did not elaborate what the penalties are. Globe Telecom liaison officer James Lopez said they are still investigating what caused the breakdown, although he recalled that the same incident happened in the past due to strong underwater current. “We are aware the importance of telecommunication, especially in businesses,” Lopez told reporters during a committee hearing at the City Council Thursday afternoon.

He said they are reviewing what really happened as the Globe’s cables were cut, adding that they are only able to repair the third cable to keep the system running. “We are trying to fix it in two to three months maximum, but we are trying to speed things up, to shorten the time that we can fix the primary and secondary lines,” Lopez said. The Globe executive also assured the public that there was no act of sabotage involved. Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Irene Floro said the four-hour disruption has affected the local business sector, as almost all are dependent on the Globe network. “We don’t use landlines anymore. So everybody’s using cellular phones, SMS and internet, and when the system was down we cannot communicate, we cannot transact business. We cannot even transfer money because at the time there was no network,” she said. Floro said they will also ask the banks why the city’s automated teller machines also did not function on that day. She said most of their transactions are done bankto-bank, and if there’s something wrong in the system it could mean losses for the business operators. For his part, City Councilor said George Goking said the government must install an emergency broadcasting system to apprise the public of the situation in case the telecommunications infrastructure bogs down. Goking said his committee will file a resolution requesting the banking sec-

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tor to have an “alternate carrier connection” that would allow banks to make transactions in case there is a network failure. (PNA)

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Oriental,” Gacal said. Similar activity was conducted in the provinces of Bukidnon on May 22, Misamis Occidental, May 30, and in Lanao del Norte on May 31. (4ID/PA)

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Regulation Code, which states that “securities shall not be sold or offered for sale or distribution within the Philippines, without a registration statement duly filed with and approved by the Commission. Prior to such sale, information on the securities, in such form and with such substance as the Commission may prescribe, shall be made available to each prospective purchaser.” The recruitment of investor “members under the guise of sponsoring a person into the system is likewise considered a form of investment solicitation or a sale of securities,” it added. The SEC identif ied examples of investment companies that are soliciting investment through social media: MGA Business Enterprises, Coophub Multimedia Services, Jogle Innovative Marketing, Global Dream Zion, Grappler, Sherpan, BCT Marketing/ BCT Motorcycle and Car Trading, RTM/RTM Pharmacy and General Merchandise, Diamond Marketing,

Fusion Marketing, FMarket, Cirfund, Vibearn, Onepro, BCC/BCC Cosmetics Trading, Unlishop Compensation Plan Marketing, VUCC, Bitrain, TCOIN, Crowd Royals, Ada Farm Agri Venture, Nermie Marketing/ Nermie Health and Beauty Products Trading. It said the schemes of these companies include offering investment contracts in Facebook pages or secret Facebook groups and chatroom, YouTube, etc; offering unrealistic return on investments ranging from 10% to 400% per month; requiring investors to pay their initial investments by depositing their money to a specific bank account, Coins.Ph account, GCash, through a money remittance company and through faceto-payment with one of the entity’s agents. They would also ask the investors to send through a private message a copy of the proof of the deposit to the offeror who shall send his confirmation after validation; deliver payouts through similar methods; and claim that they invest their funds in forex, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to justify their earning capacity, it said. The commission said the public could spot these fraudulent schemes when “investments sound too good to be true,” claims on their websites promise that an investment will make “incredible gains” or has “huge upside and almost no risk,” promise of “guaranteed” returns, and there is pressure to buy right now. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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Davao City after conducting a training workshop in Pagadian City where she was brought after her arrest. “Sige’g hilak” The next time Sister Mila heard from Valle was eight hours later. At 6:27 p.m. Sister Mila phoned MindaNews that she had just received a phone call from Valle but could not understand what she was trying to say because “sigeg hilak, sigeg hilak” (she kept crying). Sister Mila said the captain whose name she failed to ask, took the phone from the crying Valle and told the nun to be in Pagadian tomorrow because they could not get anything from Valle who apparently had been crying since her arrest. In the past 8 p.m. phone conversation between Valle and Sister Mila, the nun told MindaNews that Valle’s blood pressure had shot up and she had refused to eat. She said she had to tell Valle to eat so she could drink medicine. Banac confirmed Valle’s arrest through a report from the field that he forwarded to Manila reporters, on “Oplan Pagtugis and Oplan Salikop.” Valle, named in the report as suspect “Elsa Renton@ Tina Maglaya / Fidelina Margarita Valle y Avellanosa” was arrested allegedly on the basis of a December 29, 2011 warrant of arrest for alleged “multiple murder with quadruple frustrated murder and damage to government property” issued in Misamis Occidental by Judge Bernadette ParedesEncinarea “with no bail

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recommended” and arson issued by Judge ANiceto Galon Jr. in Pagadian City judge on September 4, 2006 with bail recommended at 24,000 pesos. MindaNews sent Banac a text message at 7:20 p.m. asking for details of these charges – when they happened and where and what Valle’s alleged role was because the report mentioned no details. It also asked who Elsa Renton is and if Valle’s arrest were a case of mistaken identity. “Major resemblance but is not the actual suspect” At 8:17 p.m. Banac sent a message saying Valle is “now for release.” “After the coordination was made at AVSEC (Aviation Security) 10, Laguindingan Airport and Laguindingan MPS (municipal police station), Valle was “brought to CIDG 9 office (in Pagadian City) for verification and identification.” Laguindingan Airport to Pagadian is about 200 kilometers away. “However, upon arrival of the witness who physically identified the subject, witness further averred that the suspect has major resemblance but is not the actual suspect who is the subject of the warrant.” The report did not say if the witness was for the murder or arson case. “Furthermore, upon the revelation of the witness, suspect identified as Fidelina Margarita Valle y Avellanosa was subjected for release after the conduct of medical examination and proper documentation,” Banac said. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

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The Cagayan de Oro Symphony Orchestra with Conductor and Musical Director Horst-Hans Bäcker (standing)

Two Liceo composers selected for Beethoven’s 250th Anniv Collection

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By MIKE BAÑOS

AGAYAN de Oro City is honored to have two of its eminent composers included in an international collection of compositions honoring the 250th Anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven.

Prof. Horst Hans Bäcker’s Fantasie über Ludwig van Beethoven and Mr. Niño Cesar Tiro’s Phantasie für Ludwig compositions were among the 250 piano pieces selected to be published and distributed worldwide in Volume 9 of The 250 Piano Pieces for Beethoven Book Series featuring 250 piano pieces by 250 composers from 43 countries all over the world to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday in 2020. The project was initiated by Susanne Kessel, a pianist from the Beethoven’s birthplace in Bonn, Germany, who has worked on a number of remarkable collaborations with various composers (nmz, badblog, 2015). Since 2013, Kessel has been inviting composers of new music, jazz, and film music from around the world to compose piano pieces inspired by Beethoven and his body of work to commemorate the

250th Anniversary of the great German’s composer’s birthday in 2020. Bäcker reached out to Kessel in 2013 when he was still based in Germany and was invited to send in his composition. Later, when he moved to Cagayan de Oro in 2016, he told Tiro about the project upon hearing some of the latter’s compositions. Tiro reached out to Kessel and was likewise invited to send in his composition for the collection. “Even when I was still in college, I already wanted to write music based on the notes represented by the letters of a person’s name,” Bäcker said. “I discovered that if I use German, Italian and French names of notes, I ended up having 12 letters of the alphabet not represented by notes. By using the 12 semi tones in an octave, you can put these 12 tones there, then you have every letter with a note!” “By using the note symbols represented by

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the letters of his name, now I have a complete Ludwig van Beethoven melody!” In a social media post on her event page, Kessel said: “Welcome piano piece No. 197: Horst-Hans Bäcker (RO/DE) - Fantasie über Ludwig van Beethoven. A nice piece that is composed out of the note-letters of the name Ludwig van Beethoven.” Bäcker is the Associate Dean of Liceo de Cagayan University’s

Conservatory of Music, Theatre and Dance as well as its Professor for Composition and Orchestral/ Choral Conducting and Conductor of the Cagayan de Oro Symphony Orchestra. Born in Bucharest, Romania but educated in Germany, Bäcker studied Composition under Ludwig Werner Weiand at the Conservatory in Wuppertal and Gyula Horvath at the Mozarteum in

Salzburg; conducting under Kurt Prestel and Performance Practice of Early Music with Nikolaus Harnoncourt. He completed his Masters in Composition under Jürg Baur at the Rhineland Academy of Music in Cologne. A self-confessed advocate of avant-garde music, Tiro grew up in a musical household and taught piano in the family owned studio. His sister was also a pianist who oriented him in classical music every time she played. In college, wrote under the pseudonym Ludwig when he wrote some of his avant-garde pieces. “Beethoven is like No. 1 for me!” said the self-styled anachronistic, eccentric and outright melodic composer from Cagayan de Oro. “Phantasie für Ludwig is a Sturm und Drang piece in A minor based on the Beethoven style of Classical Romantic composition. There are a few nods there and there from the meister’s monumental works. The dissonance and melodic and harmonic tension in this piece conveys the ups and downs in a composer’s life and depicts Beethoven succumbing the frailty of the human mind and body. The works ends in A, neither a major nor minor, symbolizing

the continuing struggles that everyone, especially Ludwig, faced in life.” “Welcome piano piece No. 199: Nino Tiro (PH) - Phantasie für Ludwig. A piece of high romantic piano music, film-music style by a composer and music teacher on the Philippines,” said Kessel in the event page of her project. “The piece is about Für Elise. Something that you love to play when you are with friends and someone asks you: Please play something for us. Thank you, Nino!” Tiro is so far the only Filipino composer included in the project. He is currently a faculty member of the Liceo de Cagayan University Conservatory of Music, Theatre and Dance and principal double bass player of the Cagayan de Oro Symphony Orchestra. The premieres of the piano pieces are being held in Beethoven’s birthplace in Bonn, with further premieres scheduled in other cities as well. Radio recordings (WDR) and CD productions will accompany the project. All 250 pieces will be published by 2020 by EDITIONS MUSICA FERRUM and will be available for purchase internationally. (with Ena Marie E. Tiro)