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DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday told the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to dismantle detachments and go for the mobile checkpoints on two sides of the highway manned by forces in groups. This, as the President saw the need to change the rule on establishing detachments as terrorists have learned the art of sniping state security forces. “Or, if you want you can mount a machine gun over a ridge far enough,” he said, reminding them to watch their backs. He said the “gunner could watch over the detachment,” he suggested during the opening of the three-day National SWAT Challenge at Davao firing Range along Carlos P. Garcia Highway (Diversion Road), this city. T h e P re s i d e nt w a s prompted by reports that some soldiers manning detachments were being shot from out of nowhere. It was only realized that they were being killed from afar. Unlike before when President Rodrigo R. Duterte peers through the scope of a sniper rifle as he leads the ceremonial shoot during the opening ceremony of the terrorists crawl to attack National Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge at the Team Davao Inc. Pistol and Rifle Range in Ma-a, Davao City on March 1, 2018. detachments and kill the See orders, page 9
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conducts series of medical, NPA: AFP use lumads to Army dental mission in Impasugong kill lumads and blame us By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—The New Peoples Army has denied involvement in the killing of lumad leaders in Caraga region in the past months saying these were just the handiwork of
the Armed Forces of the Philippines using lumads to kill each other and put the blame to the revolutionary movement. Ka Joaquin Jacinto, spokesman of the National Democratic Front in Mindanao, said the AFP went to
the extremes to set up brutal murders using as pawns their own miliatamen to kill fellow lumads and pin it to the NPA “in a vain attempt to malign us and induce anger particularly to relatives of the victims.” See use, page 3
THE 8th Infantry “Dependable’ Battalion provided manpower assistance in the delivery of basic services to the different barangays of the Municipality of Impasugong namely in Barangay Kapitan Bayong, Barangay Bulonay and Barangay Hagpa, last February 20,22, and 23 respectively as part of the AFP’s Community Support Program. Nowadays, soldiers have been
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Panabo lauches TESDA National TVET Enrollment Day and Jobs Bridging By Jasmine Paras Photos by Maureen Apdian CIO Panabo
PANABO CITY -- The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conducted the first National Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Enrollment Day and Jobs Bridging dubbed as “Magsanay.Magka-hanapbuhay. Magtagumpay,” on February 27 at Panabo City Gym, Barangay J.P. Laurel. The nationwide simultaneous activity catered more than 2,000 enrollees and applicants in Panabo City that were mostly participated by Senior High School students. TVET aims
to strengthen the promotion of TESDA scholarship and training programs in Davao del Norte and to provide employment opportunities to graduate students. TESDA Provincial Director Dr. Remegias Timonio encouraged all sectors to join the event since this year’s available slots for Davao del Norte in 39 accredited Technical Vocational Institute is only 10,000. “The activity will facilitate the enrollment of TVET applicants for special clients in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Local Government, Academe, Non- Government Organization and other stake holders”, Timonio
added. Mayor James Gamao recognized the importance of Technical Education Skills Development to meet the changing demands of the labor market and for them to attain National competencies certificate. “Kaning inyuhang enrollment karon, mao ni ang first step sa inyong pag lambo, sa inyong panginabuhi, kinahanglan sa inyong pag kugi ug sa pag focus sa in-
yong panginabuhi, dako ang inyong ma abtan”, Mayor Gamao said. Committee Chair on Labor Employment and Manpower Development Councilor Renante Bangoy, DOLE XI Personnel Dan Louie Mejos and PESO Manager Cherelle Espinosa were also in attendance to impart knowledge and to give an inspirational message to TVET scholarship applicants and Job seekers.
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and its mission in ensuring committed, competent, gender and culture sensitive health care providers for the people. During the program, a group discussion among stakeholders and health development partners to come up with the direction towards the “Duterte’s Health Sector Agenda” for sustainable goals was also held. “ There is a need to change general attitudes and perceptions towards healthcare. We need to strengthen our health communication system to thwart generalizations, misconceptions, and misrepresentations of healthcare,” said Gov. Uy. The governor also explained that “we don’t lack social workers in our hospitals. In fact, I am proud that we are one of the provinces who employ liaison officers (social workers) in our hospitals (Compostela Valley Provincial Hospital, Davao Regional Medical Center-Tagum City). However, there is a need to strengthen awareness of people towards the existence of aid and assistance to
Comval conducts “Provincial Health Summit 2018” Compostela Valley Province -- “We need to improve the access of people to our health facilities through enhancing the availability of transportation especially in the province’s geographically isolated and disadvantaged area” this was part of the message of Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy during the conduct of the 1st Provincial Health Summit 2018 held at Big 8 Corporate Hotel, Tagum City on February 27, 2018 with the theme “One Comval, One Vision: Healthy Comvaleños.” The activity is part of the governor’s Provincial Leadership and Governance Program (PLGP) that aimed to emphasize priorities, objectives, and health developments in the Provincial Local Investment Plan for Health (LIPH) and showcases the best practices of the municipalities and highlights the existing health situation of the province. The program is facilitated through the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in line with its vision for a healthy and productive Comvalenyos, better quality of life
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Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy dilevered his message during the conduct of the “1st Provincial Health Summit 2018” held at Big 8 Corporate Hotel, Tagum City on February 27, 2018 with the theme “One Comval, One Vision: Healthy Comvaleños.”(Photo by: A. Dayao, ID Comval)
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East West Bank bares P5.1B income MANILA -- Antonio Moncupa, vice chair and CEO of the Gotianun-led EastWest Bank bared the other day that his bank posted a P5.1 billion net profit on higher interest income and fee-based earnings. A 48 percent increase from last year. The profit translated to a return on equity of 13.8 percent, better than the ratios of other publicly-listed peers. Return on assets was at 1.7 percent. Moncupa said they are pleased to see the 48-percent increase in net income after 2016’s 70-percent increase. “We appreciate the efforts of EastWestbankers that made this possible. I am sure these results will only motivate our colleagues to continue to exert efforts to serve our customers better and show their deep appreciation for our customers’ continued trust and confidence in EastWest,” added. East West president Jesus Roberto Reyes also expressed gratitude to East West’s customers for the feat. “Their continued patronage allowed us to make progress in improving productivity,” he said.
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performing duties other than providing security and driving any threats that hinder peace and development to reach and be felt by the people. They have been extending their service to distant communities and had been very active in supporting the programs and projects of the local government, making sure that all questions and
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Calling it a spate of desperate and brutal psychological war tactics, Jacinto said, “the NPA was in no way involved in such murderous act, and all evidence point to the fact that it was the AFP’s own bandit attack dogs, led by a certain Emerson Cuarteron, that executed the crime mainly because of a dispute over the control for ancestral domain.” Jacinto, in a press statement, said Cuarteron was actually responsible in the beheading of Manobo militiaman Mar Acebedo Bocales but the AFP quickly employed its spin doctors to spread fake news to the mainstream and social media putting the blame to the NPA as behind the brutal killing. The military earlier reported that Bocales, a member of Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) from the Los Arcos Patrol Base in Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur was on off duty who was abducted on January 29 as he was hunting for wild animals to feed his family. The report said the victim, a father of three whose
deemed as the most consumer-centric universal bank in the country, with consumer loans accounting for 71 percent of total loans. On the funding side, total deposits went up by 7.7
percent to P258.7 billion. Low cost deposits grew by 11.1 percent. This suggests that for every P1 of deposits generated, the bank lent out 85 centavos mostly to consumers or households.
Operating expenses reached P13.9 billion, 19.1 percent higher than the previous year as the bank invested in boosting its senior management team, to support further growth moving forward.
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Moncupa also said that East West’s net interest margin (NIM) which stood at 7.8 percent, is the highest in the banking industry, due to its consumer lending businesses. NIM, net of provisions for loan losses – a metric that makes comparison among banks more meaningful – was at an industry-leading 5.9 percent. East West’s net revenues reached P25.6 billion, 17
percent higher year on year. Core earnings, or those that exclude trading and nonrecurring revenues, reached P24.2 billion, up 21 percent as net interest income and fee-based income grew by 19.8 percent and 29.2 percent, respectively. The bank grew its loan book by 10.7 percent to P220.1 billion as consumer loans grew by 17 percent to P160.3 billion. EastWest is
medical and dental teams headed by Capt. Melchor F. Arangcon, to conduct additional services to the people in support of the program of the local government. “We all play a vital role in the community; thus, we are all part of the solution. Now is the time that we should all help each other out; for the problem of one, if left without any solution, will become the problem of everyone and may greatly affect the future of our nation,” the military official family lives in San Miguel said. town in Surigao del Sur, bore torture marks as he was made to suffer before he was beheaded allegedly by his NPA captors. The NPA however de 1. ML Kapatagan 1 Branch 1. ML Maigo Branch 1. ML Iligan 1 Branch 1. ML Iligan 2 Branch Public Market, Kapatagan, National Highway, Poblacion Quezon Avenue, Iligan City Quezon Avenue, Iligan City bunked the military report Lanao del Norte Maigo Lanao del Norte 2. ML Iligan 3 Branch 2. ML Iligan 4 Branch saying Cuarteron and the 2. ML Kapatagan 2 Branch 2. ML Kolambugan Branch Mercado Street, B. Labao corner Sabayle Sts., Gymnasium, Kapatagan, Purok 2, Poblacion Kolambugan Iligan City Iligan City victim’s relative Hasmin Lanao del Norte Lanao del Norte 3. ML Iligan 5 Branch 3. ML Iligan 6 Branch 3. ML SND 1 Branch 3. ML Tubod 1 Branch San Miguel Street, Nunez Bldg., Quezon Avenue, Acebedo are fighting for Canete Bldg., SND, Crossing Poblacion Tubod Iligan City Iligan City Lanao del Norte Lanao del Norte 4. ML Tambacan Branch 4. ML Iligan 7 Branch the control of a small-scale 4. ML SND 2 Branch 4. ML Tubod 2 Branch Pontoy Bldg., Purok 11, Autida Bldg., Roxas Avenue, Poblacion SND, mining area in the remote Quezon Avenue, Tubod Tambacan, Iligan City Iligan City Lanao del Norte Lanao del Norte 5. ML Camague Branch 5. ML Quezon Aballe Branch villages of Castillo and Bol 5. ML Mananayo, Malabang 5. ML Baroy Branch Macapagal Ave., Camague, Quezon Avenue Extension, 6. ML Malabang 1 Branch Purok 5, Nat. Highway, Baroy Tomas Cabili, Iligan City Villaverde, Iligan City hoon in San Miguel. Camp Jas, Malabang, Lanao del Norte 6. ML Linamon Branch 6. ML Tibanga Branch Lanao del Sur 6. ML Lala Branch Poblacion Linamon, National Highway, Tibanga, Jacinto also cited two 7. ML Malabang 2 Branch Purok 2, Lala Proper Lanao del Norte Iligan City Chinatown, Malabang, Lanao del Norte 7. ML Bacolod Branch 7. ML Consunji Branch other incidents last month Lanao del Sur 7. ML Maranding 1 Branch Purok 3, Poblacion Bacolod, Corner Agoncillo-Consunji Streets, that involved the killing 8. ML Malabang 3 Branch Salvador Road, Maranding Lanao del Norte Iligan City Poblacion Malabang, Lanao del Norte 8. ML Kauswagan Branch 8. ML Tambo of lumad tribal leaders in Lanao del Sur 8. ML Maranding 2 Branch Poblacion Kauswagan, 9. ML Lugait Branch 9. ML Malabang 4 Branch National Highway, Maranding Lanao del Norte National Highway, Mabini St., Alegria town in Surigao Campo Muslim, Malabang, Lanao del Norte 9. ML Marawi Branch Lugait Misamis Oriental Lanao del Sur 9. ML Maranding Ypilypil Branch HRM Bldg., Amai Pak-pak, 10. ML Manticao Branch del Norte and in Talaingod 10. ML Balabagan Branch 10. ML Salvador Branch Marawi City Poblacion Manticao, in Davao del Norte which Poblacion Balabagan, Poblacion Salvador 10. ML Malutlut Branch Misamis Oriental Lanao del Sur Lanao del Norte Basak Malutlut, Marawi City 11. ML Naawan Branch were perpetrated by CAFGU 11. ML Daguan Branch 11. ML Malingao Branch 11. ML MSU Marawi Branch Purok 6, Poblacion Naawan, Daguan, Kapatagan, Purok 5, Malingao Old Agi, 1st St., Misamis Oriental elements but which the AFP Lanao del Sur Lanao del Norte MSU Compound, Marawi City 12. ML Initao Branch exploited the blame to the communist guerillas. 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At 23, Muntinlupa City is one of the youngest cities in the Philippines. But it has already become one of the frontrunners in its class in terms of competitiveness and quality of life for its residents. Last year, Muntinlupa City was adjudged “Most Business-Friendly City in the Philippines” by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), among the “Top 3 Most Competitive Highly Urbanized Cities in Government Efficiency” by the National Competitive Council and “Most Child-Friendly City in the National Capital Region” by the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children. Significant awards received from other organizations include the following: “Most Innovative LGU”, “Best in Program Effectiveness”, “Most Improved Nutrition Program Management”, +Jose Rizal Award for Bloodletting Program”, “Best in Health Emergency Management in Metro Manila” . Formerly a sleepy farming and fishing community up to the 80s, Muntinlupa began its gradual but steady rise to urbanization later in the decade. On March 1, 1995, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Muntinlupa’s City Charter, which converted Muntinlupa from a municipality to a highly urbanized city. Muntinlupa City has been under the helm of soft-spoken lawyer Jaime R. Frenesdi from 1998-2007 and again from 2013 to the present. A businessmancivic leader before he joined politics, (he still is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Muntinlupa, Rizal) Fresnedi traces his roots to Marcelo Fresnedi. Marcelo was one of the moving spirits behind the move in the 1900s to declare Muntinlupa a separate Municipality from Taguig. This came to fruition in December 19,
1917. Last Thursday, Muntinlupa Cityhood Day, Fresnedi thanked the various stakeholders who all helped make the transformation of Muntinlupa possible. Gary Llamas, head of Muntinlupa’s Local Economic Investment and Promotion Office, assisted Fresnedi in recognizing the following taxpayers: Ford Group Philippines, Inc. (consistent No. 1 for the last three years), Manila Electric Company, Toyota Alabang, Inc., Filinvest Alabang, Inc., Alabang Commercial Corporation, Filinvest Land, Inc. (Festival Mall), Cyberzone Properties, Inc., Flour Daniel, Inc., Philippines; Genpact Services LLC Philippines, Inc., and Manuela Corporation. Fresnedi noted that business tax collection consistently grew by 20 per cent per year since 2013 and that P2 billion for 2018 is very doable. Also recognized were various national government offices, private corporations, civic clubs and non-government organizations whom Fresnedi described as “key partners in development”. In his annual State of the City Address (SOCA), traditionally delivered on Cityhood Day, Fresnedi reported on the status, accomplishments and future plans of his various flagship projects in Education, Health, Livelihood and Employment, Peace and Order, Housing, Good Governance and Environmental Protection. (More details are available on the City’s Website: https://w w w.faceb o ok. com/officialMuntinlupacity/ which is maintained by the City PIO under Tez Navarro) Fondly nicknamed the “Education Mayor”, Fresnedi announced the grant of financial assistance to all public school students, from Grade One up, starting the coming schoolyear. He also
announced the opening of Colegio de Muntinlupa this school year which will offer – Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering at Computer Engineering. Other highlights: - Work is ongoing for an additional building for the Ospital ng Muntinlupa via a P70 million grant from the National government thru Congressman Rufino Rozanno Biazon. - A Women’s Resource Center will start to operate which will serve as a center for livelihood skills training, product development and business development for micro enterprises. Loan size for viable small businesses under the JRF program has also been increased up to a maximum of P150,000 per borrower. - A citywide CCTV system to deter wrongdoers is expected to be fully on stream this year. - Each barangay will receive a donation of one ambulance and one fire truck from the city government. - Aside from ongoing socialized housing projects, the city government will soon commence the Centennial Employee Housing project. - Further fine-tuning of the Single-Window Transaction-MBOSS will be pursued towards making Muntinlupa the “City of One-Stop-Shops”. Before the Duterte administration even coined “build, build, build”, the city government of Muntinlupa has been at it. Fresnedi reported on an impressive list of infrastructure projects completed in 2017 and those for completion in 2018. Completed in 2017 • Plaza Central, Poblacion • Fire Station at Susana Heights, Tunasan • Multi-purpose Covered Courts at Sto. Nino Village
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at Victoria Homes, Tunasan • Day Care Center at Bayanan Baywalk • Additional Classrooms for Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa • Multi-purpose Building at Cupang For Completion in 2018 • Colegio de Muntinlupa in Sucat (Phase 2) • Muntinlupa City Museum in Laguerta, Tunasan • Phase 2 ng CCTV Installation Project for the whole city • DRRM C ommand Center at the Resiliency Building, Tunasan • New Building for Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) • MCTI-TESDA Women’s Resource Center at Putatan • Men and Women’s Center at Site Development at Putatan • Laguerta Health Center at Tunasan • Multi-Purpose Community Center at AyalaAlabang Having served as Mayor of Muntinlupa from 1986 to 1998 and as Congressman from 1998 to 2001, I can not feel but be proud of what Muntinlupa has achieved. And I also share the hopes of all Muntinlupeños for an even better city tomorrow. Muntinlupa is currently headed by Jaime R. Fresnedi (City Mayor). Rufino Rozanno Biazon represents the lone district of Muntinlupa in Congress. Engineer Alan A. Cachuela is the City Administrator, assisted by Deputy City Administrator RJ Smith. The following make up the City Council: Celso A. Dioko (Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer), Councilors (District I): Ivee A. Tadefa, Atty. Patricio L. Boncayao, Jr. (Majority See muntinlupa, page 7
Think A Minute
Let Go of the Controls
Think a minute… A pilot was flying his small airplane, a Cessna 150, when suddenly he lost control. His plane began spinning and falling to the ground! He panicked and began doing everything he could think of with the controls. Finally, after a few seconds, he remembered his teacher’s words of instruction: “If you ever go into a spin and start falling in this plane, the Cessna 150, just let go of the controls! This kind of plane will stop falling and fly straight again by itself.” But letting go of the controls and trusting the
plane to fly straight and save him was the hardest, scariest thing for this pilot to do. Finally, he pulled his hands off the controls and waited. After many seconds of his Cessna plane spinning and falling, it returned to just normal, level flying and he was safe again! Even though the plane fell more than half a mile, the pilot survived because he trusted the plane enough to let go. If you’re in trouble or going through a major problem, decision, or crisis in your life. You may be feeling like you must do all kinds of things to fix it. But nothing you’re doing is working, so
you’re frustrated and worried. You know the best thing you can do is what that pilot finally did. Just take your hands off the controls and stop trying to change and fix that situation or person yourself. It’s hard to do, especially if you feel you’re the only person who is trying to do anything about it. But why not just let go and ask Jesus to forgive you for living your own wrong way. Then, ask Him to take full charge of your whole life, including your problem. Put every area of your life into God’s hands: your future, schooling, job
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and family, all your worries and problems. It’s only then that Jesus can start making everything in your life work together for your good and happiness. Every day, Jesus will help you know what you should do, and also how to trust Him to always do His part. It’s only then that you’ll finally have real peace and confidence, even while you’ve got problems. Just Think a Minute…
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Duterte inaugurates housing projects for servicemen, IDPs in Lanao ILIGAN CITY--President Ro dr igo Ro a D uter te led the groundbreaking ceremony of a housing program for police and military personnel in the town of Baloi, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday. The Ar me d Forces of the Philippines/Philippine National Police housing program under the National Housing Authority (NHA) will consist of 1,000 houses within a 210,000 squaremeter property in Brgy. Maria Cristina, said NHA general manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. Escalada said the h ou s i ng u n it s wou l d occupy around 140,000 square meters, and the rest of the property would be utilized for a multipurpose covered court, as well as play and green areas. Each unit will sit on an 80 square-meter lot with a floor area of 60 square-meter. It would be equipped with a living room, dining room, toilet and bath, a family area and two bedrooms, Escalada said. Escalada said each unit would cost around PHP950,000 and would benefit AFP and PNP personnel within Region
10 and nearby provinces. Minus the PHP70,000 subsidy that President Duterte has already committed for each beneficiary, the NHA official said recipients would be paying a low amortization cost of PHP5,700 per month for 25 years. The housing units will be delivered to the beneficiaries by December next year. O n t h e s a m e d ay, meanwhile, Duterte also flew to Marawi City to lead the inauguration of the Bahay Pagasa Phase 2 in Brgy. Mipaga. The Bahay Pag-asa is an immediate shelter and accommodation housing complex for internallydisplaced persons (IDPs) , featuring 60 singledetached houses with individual kitchen, toilet and bath facilities. Sitting on a one-hectare lot, the military-led housing project is equipped with basic communityliving amenities such as deep well, water storage facilities, electric power connection, a community center, sports facilities, children’s playroom and a learning center, parking lots and even a community garden. (Irma Boza/ PNA)
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Basilan farmers to produce calamansi juice ZAMBOANGA CITY -Calamansi farmers in one of the towns of Basilan province will start the production of juice in April, this year. This, as the construction of the calamansi processing plant in Barangay Tairan, Lantawan town is set to be completed this month. Secretary Myra Mangkabung of the Department of Science and Technology in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOST-ARMM) said they have released PHP3 million for the construction of the processing plant in Tairan. Mangkabung said the PHP3 million allocation includes the purchase of the needed equipment and tools in the production of juice as well as for the farmers’ capacity building.
Mangkabung told the Philippine News Agency that so far the farmers in Tairan have an existing four hectares farm planted to calamansi. “They are expanding the
farm to six hectares and that’s more than enough to sustain continuous production of calamansi juice,” she said. She said DOST-ARMM would also assist the farm-
ers in marketing the calamansi juice products. She said the production of the calamansi juice would boost the income of the farmers in Barangay Tairan, Lantawan. (PNA)
MAL AYBAL AY CIT Y-Security preparations for Bukidnoon’s annual Kaamulan Festival are already in place, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Army’s 403rd Brigade said. Col. Roland Orquia, 403rd brigade deputy commander, said the heightened security measures would take effect despite the absence of imminent security threats. “We must be cautious at
all times considering that terrorists usually strike at very opportune time when everybody is unprepared,” Col. Orquia said. Orquia said the military would assist the local police in providing security, including the deployment of troops in the Kaamulan grounds and other strategic locations. “We will also deploy a K-9 bomb sniffing dogs, specifically during big events,” the
Army official added. Sr. Supt. Benedicto Pintor, Bukidnon police provincial director, said all security plans are already in place. On top of checkpoints, Pintor said plainclothes police officers would also be deployed in strategic areas. Pintor has called on participants to observe security protocol to be implemented on March 24, during the festival’s main event--the
Kaamulan Street dancing. “On March 24, we will ban the bringing or carrying of backpacks, umbrella, dark eyeglasses and bull cap in the center oval where the performers present their dances,” he said. Kaamulan is an annual gathering of the seven tribes of the province namely Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matisalug, Umayamnon and Tigwahanon. (Mel B. Madera/PNA)
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Gov’t should pursue agri venture schemes, block farming—PIDS study says The Agribusiness Venture Arrangements (AVAs) and Sugarcane Block Farming (SBF), two government initiatives aimed at boosting farm productivity and income of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), should be encouraged. According to a study by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), AVAs and SBF can be successful as long as adequate government support is given to ARBs from the farm production stage to marketing and post-production activities. Likewise, government must provide a policy environment for Philippine exports crops to be competitive. Three of the country’s biggest export crops—banana, pineapple, and sugarcane—have been covered under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). Through AVAs, ARBs who were awarded
with lands planted with high-value crops such as banana and pineapple can implement an agribusiness venture with private investors to make farming more economically viable for them. Meanwhile, sugarcane farmers owning farms that are 10 hectares or less can set up cooperatives or organizations through SBF to consolidate their operations and attain economies of scale. Recently, however, AVAs and SBF have been the subject of increasing scrutiny following reports that ARBs have not been successful in their partnerships with private investors as shown in a 2016 study of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. These have prompted lawmakers in both houses of Congress to propose legislations to review the AVAs and change some of the provisions
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PCSO issues being used for personal gain - Solon “Mr. Chair, it is evident from the last hearing, that this meeting is being used as a venue for personal squabbles of our PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) officials, which frankly doesn’t need attention of the public.” This was the opening statement and manifestation of Davao del Sur Lone District Rep. Mercedes Cagas during the continuation of the House Committee on Games and Amusement hearing last Wednesday. Cagas believes much has already been said on the issue of Small Town Lottery (STL) operations of PCSO, and the primary concern of the hearing is to deliberate on the failure of PCSO to generate the projected income resulting to failure of the process on the part of the national government.
“On the part of PCSO, the termination and revocation of license to operate is one. On our part, in aid of legislation, we should propose amendments to the charter of PCSO for a more strengthened and balanced system in monitoring all the operations of PCSO,” said Cagas, addressing Committee Chairman Paranaque City 2nd District Rep. Gus Tambunting. In the said hearing, Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves and jueteng-bagwoman-turned-whistleblower PCSO Director Sandra Cam engaged in a heated argument where Cam accused the former of being an STL operator. Teves vehemently denied the accusation and challenged Cam to present legal documentary evidence on the next hearing. If she
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computing the Presumptive Monthly Retail Receipt (PMRR). Cagas also reiterated Quezon Province Rep. Danilo Suarez’s request for the creation of a Technical See issues, page 11
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DAVAO CITY--The Filipino-Chinese Baker y Association (FCBAI) has opened the 10th International Exhibition on Bakery, Confectionery and Food Service Equipment and Supplies at SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Thursday. The event will run from March 1 to 3. FCBAI past president Bien Enrico Ah said there are 78 companies and international exhibitors from Japan, Italy, Singapore bringing with them latest machineries and equipment. He said FCBAI is holding the event in Davao to share this kind of exposure not only to the Dabawenyos but the people in Mindanao on the latest baking equipment and technology. Ah said the event is the first in Mindanao where the baking industry shows an uptrend. "There is also big growth in terms of bread products consumption among Mindanaoans," he added. There are 21 types of technical seminars and product presentations for free during the three-day fair. The lectures are provided by experts on the latest techniques in baking, he said. Cecil Abarquez Dela Cruz, the president of the Davao Bakers Club said the club has some 30 members around Mindanao who have physical bakery stores. It is really of great advantage that the Bakery Fair 2018 is held in Davao City as this would benefit us all. The technology and the exposure to the latest ingredients would help us improve our products, she said. With improved products, Dela Cruz said the organization aims to make it comparable to those in Manila and in other countries. "We can benefit on the technology and the science behind it because you cannot bake with the recipe alone as you need to improve your knowledge about baking and know the science behind it," she said. Hannah Grando, the president of the Mindanao Cake Decorating Society, said the 2,400 members to attend the workshops like the exhibition. "We want them to follow the proper way of See fair, page 11
CHIT CHAT. President Rodrigo R. Duterte chats with Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go and other Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officials on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the National SWAT Challenge at the Team Davao Inc. Pistol and Rifle Range in Ma-a, Davao City on March 1, 2018. (Joey Dalumpines/Presidential Photo)
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BFAR urged to increase fishing ground in Davao DAVAO CITY -- A city councilor appealed to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to allow the city’s fisherfolk to fish up to 20 kilometers from Davao’s shoreline to increase their production. On Tuesday’s City Council regular session, Councilor Conrado Baluran passed a resolution asking BFAR to increase the fishing grounds to help the fisherfolk and improve their present economic situation. “If we continue not to listen to the battlecry of our municipal fishermen, then it is not possible that one day, we only have to realize that we have been deprived of the very jewels right before our eyes,” Baluran said. Based on the latest report by the National Statistical Coordination Board, Baluran said the poverty incidence of the fisherfolk in coastal towns including Davao City is at 41.1 percent or an average earning of PHP178 a day. “We are moved by the
recent survey that says ‘Filipino fisherfolk, among the poorest in the country’. It is with a heavy heart to ponder that in spite of our abundant marine resources our fishermen remain to be the underprivileged regardless their significant contribution to our economy,” he said. He said Republic Act No. 8550 as amended by Republic Act No 10654 Section 4 No. 64-66 otherwise known as Fisheries Code of the Philippines states in part that small fisherfolk are only allowed to catch fish within the boundaries of Municipal Waters which is 15 kilometer from the shoreline. “The declining number of fish catch within the municipal waters over the years have adversely affected our fisherfolk who are left below the poverty line, which oftentimes resulted in drastic measures such as sailing farther beyond the law provides,” he said. See urged, page 10
Duterte, PNP chief open 3-day National SWAT Challenge in Davao DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte and Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa led Thursday the opening of the three-day National SWAT Challenge in Davao City participated in by 60 teams from the police, army and other law enforcement agencies. Up f o r g r a b s a r e PHP300,000 for the first winning team; PHP200,000 for the prize; and, P100,000 for the third winning team. Individual winners will
get PHP50,000 each. The additional cash prize was committed by President Duterte. But, “What is at stake here is the winning unit’s pride,” said dela Rosa when asked about the prizes. The participating teams can gain from the competition are strength, stamina, and skills, he pointed out. This would also bolster friendship, camaraderie, and esprit-de-corps, according to Dela Rosa. After all, he said, they would be facing the same enemy.
He also emphasized on the improvement of their level of competence. According to dela Rosa, the winner would be the team that will be sent to special operations using their skills acquired in training, weaponry and special tactics. The PNP chief stressed on the competition’s significance in the current situation when the country is being challenged by terrorism and orgnaized crime. It is also timely when the PNP is undertaking antiterrorism and insurgency
drills to test the interoperability of the government law enforcement agencies. Dela Rosa said the SWAT Challenge is highly competitive. It is three-day actionpacked competition among the best SWAT units of the PNP all over the country and the highly trained elite tactical units of the army, navy, marines and air force. The SWAT challenge will be slated from March 1 to 3 at the Team Davao Firing Range along Diversion Road in Maa, this city. Police Regional Office
DAVAO CITY -- Law enforcement agencies in the city need to strengthen their coordination even if the local police force is 95-percent ready to handle crisis situations, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said. Dela Rosa voiced the observation in an interview with reporters after “Southern Storm,” an antiterrorism and crisis management drill at the Abreeza Mall Davao. He admitted that coordination was their “weakest link” but assured there is no letup in their preparation for any terror attack similar to the Marawi siege where
government forces engaged Islamic State-inspired militants for five months. Dela Rosa, director of the Davao City Police Office from 2012 to 2013, said law enforcers here are trained, prepared, and equipped to respond to any crisis situation but staging a simulation exercise (Simex) was necessary to strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencies, city and barangay officials. “Ginawa ang Simex na ito, dahil nakita nating yung weakest link natin is coordination, ginawa ang Simex para coordinated lahat – interoperability ma-establish (We did the Simex because our weakest
link is coordination, we did the Simex so that we can become more coordinated and interoperability can be established),” he said. At least 10 government agencies participated in the exercises to “ensure a whole-of-nation approach in responding to crisis.” The Special Operations Unit of PNP Aviation Security Group and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines simulated their response to a “hijacked” aircraft filled with actors as passengers, pilots and crew at Davao City International Airport. There was also a simulated scenario on bombing incident, response to ac-
tive shooter, hostage taking, dragnet operations, lockdown protocol, border security, counterinsurgency operations, and crisis management by the city with the Task Force Davao, Public Safety and Security Command Center, Davao Central 911, and barangays in different locations. A fire drill took place at the Abreeza Mall. It may be recalled that the four-story NCCC Mall Davao burned on December 23, 2017 killing 38 workers. The Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force and the PNP Maritime Group conducted an exercise on
Coordination ‘weakest link’ among Davao’s law enforcement agencies – PNP chief
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(PRO) XI spokesperson Chief Inspector Andrea Dela Cerna, said the activity is in line with the PNP’s Master Training Action Plan for CY 2018. It is in partnership with Team Davao Inc., Philippine Association of Rifle Enthusiasts and Philippine Shooters and Match Officers Confederation. Dela Cerna said there would be 10 challenging and action-packed stages with 411rounds of ammunition for pistol and 304 minimum rounds for rifle. See open, page 11
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PNP chief to school kids: Never ever taste drugs even for fun DAVAO CITY -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa called on school children in Davao City to See kids, page 11
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Duterte admin ends tenancy of 78-year old farmer in Laguna STA. CRUZ, Laguna – After 50 years of being tenant, agrarian reform beneficiary (ARB) Paciano Mitra, 78 of Barangay Limao, Calauan, Laguna finally received his transfer certificates of title (TCTs) in a ceremony held on Wednesday, February 28 at the provincial office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Mitra was accompanied by his wife, Nenita, 76 during the distribution ceremony as they thanked DAR under the leadership of Secretary John R. Castriciones and the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the release of their land titles. “I’ve been farming for 50 years yet I do not own the land,” Mitra, speaking in local dialect, said in an interview after the ceremony. The distribution on Wednesday was led by Usec. Karlo S. Bello of Field Operations Office (FOO) of DAR together with Director Leomides R. Villareal of the Public Assistance and Media Relations Service (PAMRS), DAR Region IV-A Director Luis B. Bueno, Jr., DAR Region IV-A Assistant Director Priscilla E. Ong, and Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer II Elizabeth
Z. Villapando. A total of 79 ARBs received their respective land titles during the ceremony that covered around 101.5825 hectares of agricultural lands in the city of Calamba and towns of Calauan, Liliw, Lumban, Magdalena, Pakil, Paete, and Sta. Maria. “We give importance to every land title distribution activity that we undertake. This is very important to the lives of our farmers,” Bello emphasized in his message to the ARBs. He also lauded the efforts of DAR officials and employees in the province of Laguna. Among those who received their land titles were Arsenia B. Ojinal, 78 and her daughter, Rosa Ojinal Yongco, 49 years of age and a mother of five. Both Arsenia and Rosa, residents of Barangay Imok, Calauan, Laguna are widows. “It’s sad that my husband died last year. He was not able to witness this event,” Arsenia, in her local dialect lamented. Rosa, widowed eight years ago said her husband must be happy now that the land is finally given to his family. She vowed to develop
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the option to go to hospitals attractive.” Meanwhile, during the program there are also breakout sessions and workshop for the participants divided into five groups. The Service Delivery Network led by Dr. Lady Jedfeliz Molleno- Cluster Head, Health Facility Development Unit, DOH RO XI; Maternal Health led by Dr. Raquel Montejo represented by Ms. Fairuz Dinalo – Head, Family Health Cluster; Malnutrition led by Ma. Teresa L. Ungson, DMPA, Regional Director, National Nutrition Council RO XI; HIV/AIDS led by Dr. Arnel R. Florendo City Health Officer, Tagum City; and War on Drugs led
Seventy-nine agrarian reform beneficiaries from the province of Laguna received their respective land titles in a ceremony held on Wednesday, February 28 at the provincial office of the Department of Agrarian Reform in Sta. Cruz town. (DAR Photo)
the land for the future of her children. Another ARB, Leondy E. Jarque, 42 with three children, a resident of Barangay Curalan, Sta. Maria, Laguna jumped upon reaching the stage to receive his certificate of land ownership award (CLOA). Jarque also expressed gratitude to DAR and President Duterte for the fast
processing and release of his land title. In his message, Director Villareal reminded the ARBs of their responsibilities now that they already own the land that they till. He added that it is the wish of President Duterte to “give what is due to the farmers, and that is the ownership of the lands that they till.”
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So, the President said there is now a need to change the doctrines about establishing detachments immediately. Duterte added that soldiers manning detachments cannot closely keep watch of running vehicles passing through the detachments. “For a normal situation, for a day maraming dumadaan so mahihilo ka (you will be confused with the many vehicles passing). And the soldier could only give so much attention to one car,” he said. “So tanggalin ninyo detachments (So you dismantle) and go for mobile ones, in groups, in parallel,
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soldier, Duterte said they (terrorists) have acquired the skill of sniping. Apparently, this was perfected in the Middle East where terrorists seek cover inside buildings and no amount of rifle fire can take them down. He said terrorists even used guns with silencers.
Farmer Paciano Mitra, 78 and wife Nenita, 76, of Barangay Limao, Calauan, Laguna, tenants for 50 years, finally received their transfer certificates of title (TCTs) in a ceremony held on Wednesday, February 28 at the provincial office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. (DAR Photo)
both sides of the highway,” the President added. In Mindanao, military detachments abound es-
pecially in areas where terrorism and insurgency are prevelent. (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)
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DTI-Camiguin participates during the preparation and organizational meeting of Panaad 2018 In preparation of the annual religious and tourism event which is the Panaad 2018 in Camiguin during the Holy Week on March 26-30, 2018, a meeting was held last February 06, 2018 at the Camiguin Convention Center for the interagency sharing of responsibilities spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Camiguin. This meeting was presided by Provincial Governor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo and attended by all municipal mayors, technical staff and department heads. DTI-Camiguin is one
of the agencies tasked to technically assist the Provincial Government of Camiguin in managing the Souvenir Shops and traders who will display and will sell their products during the event at the Walkway to the O l d Vol c an o l o c ate d in Bonbon, Catarman, Camiguin. The goal of this interagency meeting is to conduct a peaceful and an orderly conduct of the Panaad 2018, especially at the height of the incoming influx of tourists and guests during the Holy Week celebration.
PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ROGGIE V. MALUNES has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROGGIE V. MALUNES who was born on March 17, 1979 at Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ROBERTO MALUNES and VIRGINIA VELEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 10, 2018. SGD. EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar MDN: Mar. 3 & 10, 2018
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The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warned licensed recruitment agencies and medical clinics catering to OFWs not to be duped by an online registration system allegedly operated by the Gulf Co-
operation Council (GCC) Ministry of Health. In an advisory, the POEA said the Department of Health (DOH) has denied that it approved the scheme that requires the applicant to pay a registration fee of US$10 for the provision of Pre-Employment Medical Examination. The D OH prohibits the Medical Facilities for O verseas Workers and Seafarers (MFOWS) from participating or using the said online scheme. In Department Circular No. 0371 issued on
December 22, 2017, DOH said that “since the online registration system charges an additional fee to the OFW applicants and can be restrictive to few selected DOH-accredited OFW clinics, it may be construed as another form of decking and monopoly of health examination services for Filipino migrant workers”. The POEA advised the public and DOH-accredited clinics for OFWs to report to the DOH any activity pertaining to the said online registration system.
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troubleshooting and repair, and remote updates and upgrades. “ABB is delighted to be involved in bringing gamechanging technologies to the transportation landscape in the Philippines,” said Frank Mühlon, Head of ABB’s Global Business for Electric Vehicle Charging. “This is an important step in moving away from fossil fuel-dependent vehicles to cleaner, more sustainable options.” “Together with ABB, QEV is fully supporting the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernizationprogram. Our vision to convert some 20,000 jeepneys into cleaner EVs will help operators reduce energy and maintenance costs,” said QEV Philippines General Manager Audrey Penaranda.
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But, Baluran said that what leads to the problems for this sector is the encroachment and illegal intrusion of those commercial fishing vessels in the municipal waters which is supposedly reserved for our small fisherfolk. “Oftentimes, these problems remain to be unresolved,” he said. He said that out of desperation the fisherfolk go beyond the allowable fishing grounds to catch fish just enough to sustain their family daily needs. “Worst scenarios, many of them were apprehended by BFAR and were given board letter for the corresponding penalty,” he said. “I am aware of the Latin maxim Dura Lex Sed Lex” which mean the law is harsh but it is the law. But I am appealing out of compassion and mercy to our concerned agencies to look into this primordial concern,” he said. He said fisherfolk are the ones who are responsible for the fish being sold to the market for consumption. PNA
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performance of each country. In the Philippines, more than 300 participants logged nearly two thousand journeys from three key areas – Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao – to help uncover the nature of Filipino drivers. The data from these journeys revealed that the Philippines achieved the highest driving performance score among all the countries that participated in the global study. This means that Filipinos have smoother journeys (less incidents of harsh acceleration and harsh braking) and are more efficient than other participating countries such as Malaysia, Germany, and the Netherlands. The results of the study also showed that contrary to a common local stereotype, gender has no significant influence on driving performance, with personality type more likely to predict your driving style. Two high-performing personality types among Filipino drivers were uncovered by the study: the Modern Man and the Gamma Woman. These are the uniquely Filipino personality types that are shaped by both internal and external factors inherent in Philippine driving conditions. The Modern Man is the type of driver that has a unique combination of sensitive and ambitious personality traits, leading to their ability to maintain a well-balanced emotional state behind the wheel. They adapt well to any situation in life and exercise cautiousness on the road to achieve outstanding driver performance scores. The Gamma Woman on the other hand is known for her openness and emotional stability both on and off the road, leading to exceptional driving performance scores. “The Shell Driving Experiment is part of Shell’s efforts to understand the changing needs of our customers,” shares Anthony Lawrence Yam, Vice President for Retail at PIlipinas Shell. “This helps us create better products and services, such as developing new fuels like Shell V-Power with DYNAFLEX Technology and the expansion of our non-fuel offers at Shell Select, which are relevant in improving the driving experience of Filipinos. At the end of the day, our goal is making life’s journeys better for every Filipino on the road.”
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baking by also following good manufacturing practices," she stressed. "We will also tie up with the Department of Science and Technology," she said. Among the lectures to be conducted during the event are on Bakery Management by Roy Chung, US Wheat Associates, Singapore; Sweet Naturally California Raisin Creation by master baker and and pastry chef Aubreay Tan; Bakery Cafe Collections by Chef Danilo Basilio, Global Pacific Distribution Network Corporation; Heritage Product of USA Nutriliciou California Produce by Chef Nolen Superal, Heritage
TPH Ventures, Inc.; US Dehydrated Potatoes as Winning Baking Ingredients by Chef Editha Singian, Dane International Commodities, Inc.; Introduction of Atlantic Grains, Inc., by Willie Vijar of Altantic Grains, INc.; Pastry and Cake Making by URC Flour, Universal Robina Corp. Flour Div.; Secret Ingredient in Japanese Bakery and Confectionery by Nagase Philippines Corporation; All About Butter by Chef Peter de Cauwer and Martin Duenas; Bread To Go, Chef Richard Ramos and Chef Cito Bungaos, Puratos Philippines, Inc. Decorating Is A Piece Of Cake, Chef Rae Ann Tolentino, Puratos Philippines, Inc.; Chocolate Sinfully Good For You, Chef RV Manabat, Puratos Phillippines, Inc.; Pistachio Raspberry Verrines and Mango Yoghurt Verrines, Chef Janell Joy Toh, Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts Philippines; Bestern: Your Partner for Possibilities by Chef Boy Logro, Bestern International Corporation; Exotic Philippine Flower In Sugar, Chef Imelda Florendo and Chef Jackie Florendo; Asian Style European Breads by Philippine Baking Institute; Flower Possibilities, McCormick Philippines, A Pastry Affair: Demo and Taste, Enderum Colleges; and Fire Safety for Bakery and Restaurans by the Bureau of Fire and Protection in Region XI. Ah said the Bakery Fair is a biennial event which started in 2001. It is organized to showcase technological advancement and techniques in baking, gain competitive intelligence about market leaders and to track industry trends and its opportunities. Davao City Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre said the Bakery Fair is declared as an accredited event of the 81st Araw ng Dabaw celebration where the city festivities also opened on March 1. (Digna D. Banzon/PNA)
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petition includes Pistol/ Rifle Marksmanship, Close Quarter Battle, Night Raid, Bus Assault/Terrorist Attack, and Physical Agility/ Obstacle Cours. The SWAT challenge is aimed to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and the tactical proficiency of the SWAT units. She said the PNP is putting emphasis on upgrading its operational capability to respond to armed situations. (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)
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maritime interdiction operation at the Davao Gulf. “So far, from my end, the way I observe the proceedings, I was very much satisfied. This was very comprehensive all possible manmade disaster that can happen in Davao were all covered. Ang kulang na lang
Sat-Sun, March 3-4, 2018 ay (what’s left is) natural calamity,” Dela Rosa said. PNP Deputy Director General for Operations Camilo Pancratius Cascolan said there is a need to test the interoperability of the PNP with other government agencies, private sectors, and stakeholders to address the threats of terrorism and related emergencies to ensure that every personnel will know what to do under such circumstances. “We do the simulation exercises for us to know our weaknesses and, at the same time, use our strength,” he said. No more Marawi-like siege Dela Rosa said the Islamic State-inspired militants could no longer launch another assault similar to the Marawi siege after suffering a heavy blow. During the drill at the Abreeza Mall, he told reporters that they have received information that the remaining members of the Maute Group have been recruiting members “but based on our assessment they cannot launch a Marawi City-like siege.” But he added they would still need to prepare to prevent a repeat of the Marawi siege, which erupted on May 23 last year. Last October 16, after nearly five months of combat operations, the military killed Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon, the socalled emir of the ISIS in Southeast Asia, along with Omar Maute. President Rodrigo R. Duterte then declared Marawi liberated from the influence of the Maute Group. But it was only on October 23 that Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced the termination of combat operations in the besieged city. As the President’s hometown, Davao City police director Alexander Tagum said it’s possible that the city will become a target of terror attacks. “After the Marawi attack and persistent threat coming form southern Philippine terrorists and knowing Davao City is the home of our President, we look upon it na hindi impossible na target nila ang Davao (it’s not impossible that they will target Davao),” he said. “That’s the reason why they (PNP) picked Davao as the first Simex area to practice similar incident na kinakatakunan natin (we fear) for us to be prepared in the future,” he added. Tagum urged residents to report to authorities any suspicious individuals so that the police can take appropriate actions. Simex in Metro Manila Dela Rosa said Southern Storm will be done in Metro Manila next month to prepare all law enforcement agencies and city and barangay officials to efficiently handle a crisis situation such as a terror attack. He said they chose to hold the first simulation
exercises in the city because “we know the threat here in the key cities of Mindanao,” adding, the Maute Group wanted to retaliate after suffering a setback in Marawi. He said they are validating reports about the presence of 40 foreign terrorists in the country but they presume these are local fighters who went abroad and have returned. “Mabuti umuwi dito para manahimik na lang dahil pagod sa Syria, Iraq, hindi mag create ng gulo kung mag create ng gulo that’s a very difficult situation (It’s good if they returned here to find peace because they have become tired in Syria and Iraq, not to create trouble. If they create trouble, then that’s a very difficult situation),” he said. He said they will “act fast” once the alleged foreign terrorists are located. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)
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shun illegal drugs, saying, “never ever taste drug even for fun.” He made the call during a talk with some 300 Grades 4 and 6 school children and school officials of the Teodoro Palma Gil Elementary School here on Wednesday afternoon. Dela Rosa was invited by the school’s Supreme Student Government to speak in a symposium about illegal drugs. The school’s student government is headed by It’s president Jelilah Jimmy Lopoz. During the symposium, students asked Dela Rosa about the PNP’s Oplan Tokhang aimed at getting rid of the drug menace in the country. Speaking in Bisaya, Dela Rosa told the children “Oplan Tokhang is back in action”. He, however, assured the re-launch of Tokhang would be a less bloody anti-drug operation. He said authorities would respect human rights and stricter in adhering to all procedures of accountability, transparency, and responsibility. Dela Rosa thanked the school children and the academic community for holding the activity wishing that “would go a long way in empowering the government anti-drug campaign.” The pupils’ activity is the first in the country. The PNP chief called on others “to follow and pursue the same activity.” The school principal Marieta Gaer said in an interview, “It’s better for the pupils to be given first awareness about drugs and the bad effects, so they have idea about it.” City education officials who attended the activity included Department of Education (DepEd) XI Asst. Regional Director Tess Tambagan, Central District Schools Division Supt. Ines Asuncion and others. The symposium ended with the pupils and school
officials pledging for the “Kontra Droga” commitment read by Dela Rosa. (Cha Monforte/PNA/Photo courtesy of Arjoy Ceniza)
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Working Group (TWG) to come up with a more rational formula to compute the PMRR. Suarez sponsored House Resolution Nr. 546 probing the proliferation of illegal gambling. “PCSO has an image that they need to protect, to maintain trust. Publicizing such facts might lead to public questioning of the integrity of the officials as well as the PCSO itself,” said Cagas. Cagas further added, “So therefore Mr. Chair, without prejudice to our authors and members, let us proceed to the creation of the TWG to amend, which needs to be amended and finally organize the STL of the PCSO for the benefit of everyone.”
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governing how they are implemented. “While it is true that many farmers have entered into one-sided contracts, there are also existing arrangements which have benefited the farmers as indicated,” the authors of the PIDS study maintained. Thus, they suggested that it may be worthwhile to look into the conditions of the successful AVAs that can be inputted in the proposed bills. Meanwhile, to strengthen the implementation of AVAs and SBF, the authors noted that the persistent problems faced by ARBs need to be resolved. First, they noted that farmers or cooperatives should have security of tenure over the land awarded to them so that they can partner with private investors. They added that “labor, farm machinery, and irrigation should also be available and accessible to them.” Provision of credit is another necessity highlighted by the PIDS study. It cautioned that unless capital is provided, individual farmers will always be tempted to
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go into a lease agreement without thinking of its consequences. “Financial assistance is needed by the farmer to ensure that recommended inputs are applied. If government cannot provide the needed capital, it should look into the possibility of providing subsidized inputs to farmers or cooperatives,” the study suggested. Since banana, pineapple, and sugarcane are export crops, the government does not have control over their prices. However, the study pointed out that the government can provide the necessary policy support such as pushing for lower tariffs for banana and pineapple. Doing so can potentially increase the country’s share in the global market for these highvalue crops, which, in turn, will benefit local farmers. For the SBF to be successful, the PIDS study recommended that the Department of Agrarian Reform must sustain the support services being given to the ARBs. Likewise, it urged government to lobby for the imposition of a quota on corn syrup after 2018 to ensure that the local demand for sugar will increase. “Corn syrup, which is from China, was identified as a sugar substitute only in 2017 and therefore, an importation quota has not yet been set. This reduced the demand for sugar by soft drinks companies, which, in turn, led to a decline in sugar prices,” the authors explained. Finally, they cautioned that creating a new government entity that would address the needs of the banana and pineapple industry is costly and tedious. According to them, it may be more practical and feasible for the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Trade and Industry to create a section within its organization that will look into the concerns of the two industries. ### This press release is based on a PIDS Discussion Paper titled “Assessment of Agribusiness Venture Arrangements and Sugarcane Block Farming for the Modernization of Agriculture”.
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Honda sends off Troy Alberto to Asia Talent Cup and Thai Talent Cup Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) officially sends off international rider Troy Alberto to Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (ATC) and the Honda Thai Talent Cup, premier international races in the Asian region that use the Honda NSF250R, a bike made especially for racing. The only Filipino selected to take part in ATC, Alberto completed a series of try-outs last August 2017 and begun with test races in Malaysia last February 19 to 20. The race, which will run for several months, will have six rounds and will be held in various locations including Thailand, Japan, and Qatar and will begin on March 16. Alberto also qualified for the Thai Talent Cup, and will begin competing in April. The races aim to hone racers that will eventually compete at the Motorcycle Grand Pix or MotoGP. HPI will also be hosting the Happy Honda Days activities at the Manila, Cebu and Davao Flagship Shops to invite more riders to visit and experience the shops’ offerings and give back. The activity will start on March 2 and will
include free learn-to-ride and test ride sessions of Honda’s motorcycle models, as well as refreshments, games and giveaways. “The Flagship Shop is more ready than ever for Honda’s growing community of riders with its improved extensive services,” Mihara said. “With our Happy Honda Days, you can visit the Flagship Shop on weekends to further experience these services.” Fast-charging technology from ABB propels the Philippines toward sustainable mobility.
ABB partners with QEV to promote emission-free mobility in the Philippines ABB will supply QEV Philippines, a local e-mobility start-up, with 200 Terra 53 multistandard electric vehicle DC charging stations over the next three years, in an effort to promote e-mobility in the Philippines. QEV Philippines, a joint venture between Philippine and Spanish investors, Endika Aboitiz and Enrique Banuelos, is in discussions with various automobile manufacturers to bring
more electric vehicles to the Philippines. In 2018, the venture will seek government assistance to convert 10,000 jeepneys to e-jeepneys every year. ABB will supply Terra 53 chargers, as part of a broader cloudenabled network. Part of the ABB Ability™ portfolio of connected solutions, the network allows internet-based connected services, remote assistance, tailored diagnostic See promote, page 10
Filipino drivers achieve highest score in worldwide driving study Every drive in the Philippines can feel like an emotional roller coaster, but do the feelings of a driver affect their performance on the road? Is there merit in understanding the different motivations and
experiences of Filipino drivers that contribute to driving performance? This is what Shell tried to find out through the Shell Driving Experiment, a groundbreaking worldwide study that uses cutting-edge
emotion tracking technology, ChatBots, mobile apps, and weather and traffic information to uncover how the emotions of drivers affect their driving performance. Shell worked with
experts from Goldsmiths, University of London, to monitor data points gathered from almost 15,000 journeys from participants across 11 countries in order to measure the driver
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