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Volume VIII, No. 009

Militant women, Army trade barbs on killing of female farmer By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--The killing of female member of the farmers’ group in Trento town of this province on Saturday noon has sparked a controversy between a militant women’s group and the Army’s 10th Infantry Division. Amihan or the National Federation of Peasant Women has accused two Army soldiers belonging to See trade, page 8

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PROVINCIAL Governor Yevgency Vincente ‘Bambi’ Emano, of Misamis Oriental, is not running for City Mayor of Cagayan De Oro City, former City Mayor Vicente Emano said Monday. The elder Emano, Chairman of the Padayon Pilipino, an accredited regional political party in Northern Mindanao, issued the statement to dispel doubts about the rumors that ‘Bambi’ Emano would run for City Mayor in the 2019 local elections. “Gov. Bambi Emano is not leaving Misamis Oriental where the Emanos’ have acknowledge the debt of gratitude to the people of the province,” Emano told the local media in interview Monday. He said that “Bambi” would continue to serve the See bambi, page 11

A bountiful rice yield to once UCCP nixes gov’t plan to create another military camp in Marawi City deserted laterite-laden farms Returning students of Cagayan de Oro National High School clean their classroom as part of the week-long Brigada Eskwela. The new academic year will start next week. photo by mark francisco

By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) is opposed to a reported plan by the government to convert a portion of the Dansalan College campus in Marawi City as a military camp. In a press conference here during the 70th anniversary of UCCP, Bishop Melzar Labuntog claimed it has received a report alleging that the government intends to do just that. Specifically, Labuntog said the government wants

to convert Dansalan College’s ten-hectare farm in Marawi City as part of a military camp. “Daghan na man kampo sa mga militar diri, naa sa Ranao ug sa kasikbit nga mga dapit, I don’t think there is a necessity of another camp,” he pointed out. Labuntog, whose jurisdiction covers the northwestern portion of Mindanao, claimed that the property will be part of a new P400-million military camp that the Duterte administration is contemplating to build in the area. See nixes, page 11

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

CLAVER, Surigao del Norte – Farmers in this rich mining town have reaped a bountiful harvest on their organic rice lands which many thought it was impossible to bring back to life a laterite-laden wasteland deserted 12 years ago. Ignacio Lauzon, chief executive officer of Good Harvest Bio-organic Farming Inc. who helped restore the abandoned farms, said the harvest yielded at least 130 sacks per hectare to the Army officials led by Brig. Gen. Nemesio Gacal (3rd from left) show the palay grains big surprise of farmers in from the harvester during the “Kaninhawaan Harvest Feast Day” in the village of See rice, page 11

Urbiztundo where the 10-hectare model organic farm was located.

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Lorenzana urges Filipinos to unite v modern-day threats DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND) S e cre t ar y D elf i n L or e n z a n a o n Mo n d a y urged all Filipinos to unite in fighting modernday threats such as terrorism, climate change, poverty, transnational crimes and cybercrimes. He made this pronouncement at the National Flag Day celebration in Malolos, Bulacan. National Flag Day is ushered with the raising of the national flag, and the permanent display of this national symbol from May 28 to June 12 by all government offices and agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and private residences. In recent years, the flag days have been extended until June 30. Nat iona l Fl ag D ay commemorates the first use of the Philippine flag after the victory of the Battle of Alapan in 1898. “We need to stand together and face these

challenges. In the fulfillment of our mandate and sworn duty, the Department of National Defense will continue to defend the country and every Filipino against external and internal threats to our peace and security. Defending our territory remains our top priority that is why we continue to strengthen our efforts to guard the integrity and sovereignty of the country,” Lorenzana stressed. The DND chief also assured the public that the defense establishment remains on alert against lawless elements. “Rest assured that we will continue to be on alert and vigilant against groups who are out to destroy our democracy and peace. We will not let the idea of hatred prevail, instead we will suppress this so that peace and security will prevail,” he added. (With reports from Ericka Cirera, OJT/ PNA)

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Security Bank embraces global standards in managing investments Security Bank’s Trust and Asset Management Group (TAMG) has completely adopted an international code of conduct which ensures that its asset managers adhere to ethical principles. The Asset Manager Code is a voluntary code of conduct set by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute that outlines the ethical and professional responsibilities of firms that manage assets on behalf of clients. The principles and provisions address six broad categories, namely: (1) loyalty to clients, (2) investment process and actions, (3) trading, (4) risk management, compliance, and support, (5) performance reporting and valuation, and (6) disclosures. “It is the responsibility of asset managers to invest responsibly and with honesty and integrity in the financial markets. A higher ethical standard will boost consumer trust and protect the hard-earned investments of our clients,” explained Security Bank’s President & CEO, Alfonso L. Salcedo, Jr. The CFA Institute, which launched the Asset Manager

Code in 2005, is present in around 150 countries. Since 2016, Security Bank has worked towards adopting the Code in its internal policies and requiring its fund managers to abide by the Code. “We will support initiatives and policies that uphold the highest professional standards in banking and finance. Trust and confidence are the most valuable assets in our industry,” said Salcedo. Security Bank’s TAMG is among three asset management firms in the Philippines that have adopted the global standards set forth by the CFA Institute. The Bank’s Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) have been recognized by the CFA Society Philippines as Best Managed Funds. In 2016, the SB Peso Asset Variety Fund won “Best Managed Fund for Balanced Fund Category”. In 2017, the SB Peso Bond Fund was awarded “Best Managed Fund for Peso Long-Term Bond Fund”. Also in 2017, the SB Peso Equity Fund ranked first in terms of highest return among UITFs in the same category.

PH welcomes Al Maya Group ahead of IFEX Philippines 2018. The Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai, welcomed representatives from the Al Maya Group in an Inbound Business Mission held last 24 May 2018 in Makati City. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the Al Maya Group is a leading company engaged in the distribution of food and nonfood products, supermarkets, and lifestyle retail. The company is also present in Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, and India. Led by Al Maya Group Director Kamal Vachani (3rd from left) and accompanied by Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes (4th from left) of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, the Al Maya delegation met with Philippine companies exporting food, supplements, and personal care products to the GCC. Consul General Cortes thanked the Al Maya Group for its continuous support not only of Philippine products but as well as to Overseas Filipino Workers, employing an estimate of 650,000 Filipinos in its supermarkets and distributions facilities in the GCC. This Inbound Business Mission was organized at the sidelines of Al Maya’s attendance to the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines scheduled on 25-27 May 2018 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.photo supplied

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Politics and the broken friendship POLITICS is always different among the people in any country. Some people have their own views. They can be so fanatic in a certain political party. Others can also be fanatic in another political party. Still others, they can also be fond of another party. All are in their own views depending on the number of political parties in the country. In our daily lives, we have many friends. They are from different views of the political parties. It is now easy to see them in social media. The way they react to a certain political party can also be identified. Postings and comments in social media can also be the clues of their political views. It can be identified from the photos they post. It can also

be read from their comments in the social media. They are friends. They are different. They are unique. Friendship is more important than grudging because of having different political views. But, the fact is different. Due to some comments posted in social media. Friendship can be broken. Comments are posted in face books, tweeters, and other social media. These comments are in different types. All are related to the political views of the social media users. All these social accounts present different comments and photos. The most striking clues in social media are the comments on a certain photo of certain political towering figures. When the photo

is of the top leader, it must have lots of supporters. But, it can also be confronted by another group of different views. This can be viewed from the comments. Good comments come from the supporters. Bad comments come from the opponents. In the situation above, the different comments can happen to be from our own friends. Friends can be from our alma-maters, from the schools or colleges. They can also come from the same offices where we are currently working. In other cases, when we afr broadly having friends from different countries, we can also find different views of certain world towering figures. This is more unique when we learn about this phenomenon.

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The way how to be in a good position is how to avoid the broken friendship. First of all, we have to be intelligent. Being intelligent is identical to being smart to adapt to any certain condition. For example, when we talk about communication domain, we must be able to distinguish the domain. Domain of communication can be identified by four elements. First, it is the setting. For example, in social media, offices, streets, and other public places. Second, it is the topic. For examples of this are politics, social affairs, cultural See broken, page 11

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

40 days of prayers for the dead: does it have basis?

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… (Jesus) appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God…” (Acts 1:3, the Holy Bible). -ooo40 DAYS OF PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED: DOES IT HAVE ANY BASIS? On Sunday, May 27, 2018, the so-called “40th day of prayers” for my mother, Mrs. Salvacion Haber Lazo Mauricio (she died on April 18, 2018) took place. My siblings---Philip, Leny, and Marisa---and I, with our respective families, trooped to our hometown, Ramos, Tarlac, and offered prayers and Bible verses for the eternal repose of her soul (and of the souls as well of our departed father, Melanio Pauco Mauricio Sr., and of

our slain brother, Bgy. Captain Ariel Lazo Mauricio). To those who have been asking if there is any basis at all for this practice of commemorating the dead on the 40th day of prayers for them, the Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ Church (or the AND KNK, Simbahang Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo) believes that, yes, it has some basis, and this is from the Bible itself, in its Acts 1:1-9. It would do well for everyone to read those verses. The truth however is that, the present way of commemorating this practice is no longer wholly in accord with what Acts 1:1-9 is saying. This is why a reminder has to be made for all: it would be best if everybody read the Bible,

BODY AND SOLE: M A L AY BA L AY C it y - In years past when he took the sporting world by storm by defeating boxing greats, including Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya, Manny Pacquiao always kept the Filipinos glued to their TV screens every time he went up the ring. Waiting for his fight was like anticipating the visit of the Pope. That’s no longer the case after he lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, who in their last fight sent him to dreamland with a thunderous right straight to the face. The loss to Australian Jeff Horn added to perceptions that, indeed, it’s time to hang the gloves. So, what has motivated

to enable them to see for themselves whether the teachings, rituals, traditions, and practices being fed to, and observed by, them and their groups for a long time now relative to matters of faith adhere to the teachings of Jesus, our God and Savior. -oooWE CANNOT FOOL GOD: We can not---no, never---fool or defraud God! This is so because He was the One who created all of us human beings, and He fully knows what are in our deceptive hearts and puny minds, including our greedy dreams and selfish ambitions in life (please read Genesis 6:5-7 and Romans 3:23 of the Bible). God knows that despite man’s profession of their

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faith in Him, all the intentions of their hearts are evil. That is the reason why God said “Not all who call on me `my God, my God’ will be able to enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 7:21). Too, the Bible has a warning: “Whoever says, `I know (God)’ but does not do what He commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person…” (1 John 2:4). And all liars, according to Revelation 21:8, would be among those who would be thrown in the lake of burning sulfur, and punished without let-up for all eternity. See prayers, page 11

By H. Marcos C. Mordeno, MindaNews

Faded glory

Pacquiao to climb the ring again and fight Argentine Lucas Matthysse? Aside from the multi-million purse, he has nothing to gain from this fight. It will only reinforce the belief that this is a purely moneymaking venture, as he is already past his prime, time and age conspiring to take its toll on his power and reflexes. In Bisaya, we’d say “hunahuna na lang ang kusog,” roughly “the strength is only in the mind.” Pacquiao, who has not scored a knockout in the past couple of fights that he won, has slowed down as shown by the reduced number of punches and sluggishness during his fight with Horn. There

was neither fire in his eyes nor fury in his fists. All he did was wait for the whole thing to end and hope the judges would favor him. In contrast, Mathysse’s youth, bigger built and knockout capability cannot be taken for granted. These are factors that can offset Pacquiao’s experience. So, again, why does the Pacman, already a legend for becoming the only boxer to hold championship belts in eight different weight divisions, want to fight? For the country’s honor? Excuse me, we have swallowed that crap in his younger years, when former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo tried to use him as deodorizer

of her stinking regime. Every prizefighter does it for the money and personal glory, period. This is what motivated Pacquaio then, this is what motivates him now. The color of money must be too strong to resist even if you already have more than enough to last a hundred lifetimes. But Pacquiao must remember that his arena is now the Senate of the republic. This is where he should devote his time and effort if he wishes to leave behind a real legacy. He owes that to himself and to the taxpayers. (Body and Sole is the author’s column on sports and fitness. He can be reached at hmcmordeno@gmail.com)

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Philippine garments industry gets training boost

LOURDES ELEMENTRAY SCHOOL READING PROGRAM By GENEROSE A. DENONONG LOURDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- TEACHER 1 DIVISION OF VALENCIA CITY

Do you want to go travel around the world and time even without a penny? Do you want a day spent wisely even with just sitting around a room or under the shade of a tree? If you do, welcome to the world of reading, where everyone can travel free, with just the use of your imagination you can reach up to north to south pole, it is where time isn’t an issue for you can go back to the past and scrape through the tiniest details of events recorded and some are even about the future. A day spent in reading is also a day spent wisely for it nourishes your mind and replenishes your soul. We all know that there are some of the pupils have difficulties in reading. Some of them has lost their interest in school because they find it hard to cope with the lessons with such difficulty. Lourdes Elementary School aims to have 100% of the pupils to be able to read comprehensively at the end of the school year. In line with this, we have created two

reading programs to develop their reading ability. First, the After Flag Ceremony Reading program (AFC). After the flag ceremony, before we could start our class we have allotted 15 minutes for reading. The teacher prepared certain reading materials to supplement the reading activities. There are a lot of mediums in which you can read, aside from books, you can also read from magazines, journals, newspapers, e-books and reading materials made by the teachers. A good choice of reading materials should also be given importance because not all that you read are honest and true. Just as it gives your mind sound knowledge, it may also destroy. Nowadays, the world has offered a lot of information in which everyone can read but again, a good choice is of importance. With that we have another reading program called CRIS CROSS from 12:30 to 1:00 pm. The grades 4, 5 and 6 pupils should have a partner with lower graders from grades 1, 2 and 3 pupils and teach them how to read. They have reading

materials like story books, DOLCH words, fry words and more. As a teacher also I should be innovative, to give the children the appropriate reading materials fit to their age and level of comprehension. In connection of this I made another Reading Intervention. I made some remedial reading every now and then so that I can identify their reading level. Last November 2017, the district V supervisor Mr. Freddie Palapar have tested the reading ability of the pupils by having 5 of them to participate and they all passed the said test which reflects that the reading programs were effective. Every vacant time of the pupils I always encourage them to read with their friends. I asked everyone to teach and read with their assigned partner. I always asked them to practice reading at home I send reading materials every now and then. Reading can also medicate ignorance. One can help self be aware of the things that are happening and explain natural laws through reading. No wonder that schools would provide textbooks for learning

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and keep them always up-todate knowing how important it is for the students to learn new things and be part of any changes in the world. Remember about the first doctor who successfully operated on conjoined twins in which the body part that was stuck together was the head, it took the doctor a couple of months studying which by means of course through reading. By the way, when he was in elementary, he was always bullied because he usually gets an F grade in quizzes and exams. His mother who never learned to read encouraged him and his brother to be in the library every day and have a written report about the things they read. And as he made this a habit, he excelled in his classes and eventually graduated as a neurosurgeon as a scholar. And now he was marked in history as the first doctor ever who separated conjoined twins with both alive. He is Ben Carson. Oh man! How he loves reading! That he always spend his time in reading. You see, reading may not only sharpen your mind but it can also shape your better future.

By NORON C. SOMALIPAO Assistant Professor IV MSU-LINCAT

EFFORTS are underway to give the country’s garment industry the needed push through a trained workforce. The MOA signed between Tesda and the Garments Business Association of the Philippines will be in place to ensure the presence of a pool of qualified, globally competitive and job-ready workforce for the industry. Und e r t he ag re e ment, GBAP will engage its member-companies so that the individuals aspiring to work in the garments industry can have access to training opportunities, enhance their skills and become productive members of society.

P15 million was drawn from Tesda’s Training for Work Scholarship Program to be used to upgrade the skills of the existing workers in the garment industry and for pre-employment training and retooling of incoming workers. A trained workforce is critical for improving productivity and efficiency in the industry and these are needed to grow and survive in the competitive international market. All training programs that will be provided shall comply with the training standards set by Tesda as contained in its training regulations. GBAP committed to achieve an employment rate of at least 70 percent of the graduates within six months to one year from the scholar’s completion of the training program.

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Norte gears up for NPA rebel dies, 3 soldiers Davao 51st Kadagayaan Festival wounded in Davao clash DAVAO CITY--Weeklong festivities will usher in the 51st Kadagayaan Festival of Davao del Norte, this time featuring the “Visit Davao Summer Festival 2018” aimed at showcasing the province’s diverse culture and rich natural resources. The festival, which will run from June 24 to July 1, will honor the “Dabaonons’ proud heritage, multicultural identity, resiliency and creativity,” said Davao del Norte provincial tourism head Noel Daquioag. Among the activities lined up for the weeklong festival is the holding of the Investment Conference (ICon), in partnership with the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei

Darussalam-IndonesiaMalaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Daquioag said the festival is also being supported by the Department of Tourism, which is organizing a tourism fair featuring interactive exhibits to be showcased in an open-air pavilion in partnership with the local government units and industry leaders. The exhibit, he said, will be on the province’s must-visit destinations, such as popular beaches and waterfalls, coral gardens, marine park, and culture farm for pearls. Another

DAVAO CITY -- A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed while three soldiers were wounded in an encounter in the Davao Oriental town of Lupon on Saturday afternoon. DAVAO CITY--Five rural Filipinos to the financial “The i2i Project is a Chief Insp. Milgrace banks in Mindanao have system, as well as connect real-time, cost-effective Driz, Police Regional Office been picked to pilot the rural banks into the coun- and secure retail payment 11 spokesperson, identified system in the blockchain,” block chain initiative of try’s financial network. the wounded troopers as the Union Bank of the The piloted rural banks Ortiz said. Sgt. Benjie A. Ortizano, Philippines (UnionBank) are Cantilan Bank, Inc. of He also said the blockPfc. Juniel P. Liasgo and and ConsenSy, a US-based Surigao del Sur, PR Savings chain can help “crack the Pfc. Warren A. Amora, all block chain software tech- Bank, City Savings Bank, hole of financial inclusivmembers of Army’s 2nd FairBank, and Progressive ity.” nology company. Scout Ranger Battalion. UnionBank chair Dr. Bank. The banks carry an Blockchain, originally Driz said that based on Justo Ortiz said Thurs- approval from Bangko Sen- developed as the accountthe report of the Lupon day the bank’s i2i Project tral ng Pilipinas to be part ing method for Municipal Police Station, aims to bring un-banked of the pilot run. See join, page 11 the soldiers were conductSee gears, page 9 ing military patrol in Purok Kinawasan in Barangay San Isidro when they chanced upon the rebels. Army Capt. Victor Inting, the Army’s 28th Infantry Battalion civil-military operations officer, said the troops recovered the body of an NPA casualty following the encounter. He added that the firefight may have resulted in multiple casualties on the part of the rebels. Inting said the troops also recovered improvised explosive device, wires, blasting caps, rifle grenades, ammunition and personal belongings of the rebels. He said the wounded soldiers were immediately evacuated by helicopter to Camp Panacan Station Hospital for treatment, while the body of the slain rebel was turned over to local officials for proper disposition. “All internally displaced persons, as a result of the encounter, were swiftly attended to by the local government officials and agencies,” he added. Inting urged the rebels, especially the wounded, to surrender so that they can DAVAO RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT. President Rodrigo R. Duterte listens to the briefing on the Davao City Coastal Road project of be given proper medical Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Davao River Bridge widening project at Carlos P. Garcia Highway in Davao City on May 24, 2018. (Joey Dalumpines/Presidential Photo) care. (PNA)

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Tagum City ready for the National Flag Days celebration By Tagum City Information Office

Philippine flags are now displayed in major streets of Tagum City and in the City Hall as the city joins the whole nation in the observance of the Philippine National Flag Days from May 28 to June 12, 2018. Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum

T he C i t y o f Ta g u m , through the City Historical, Cultural and Arts Council, joins the whole nation in the observance of the National Flag Days celebration with the display of Philippine flags along its major thoroughfares and at the City Hall started on May 28 and will last until June 12 in time for the celebra-

tion of the 120th Philippine Independence Day. The National Flag Days is celebrated to commemorate the waving of the tricolor in Cavite City by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo to mark the victory of Filipinos in the Battle of Alapan in Imus, Cavite. Meanwhile, the city government will culminate the National Flag Days with a flag raising ceremony, a

commemorative program, a flag disposal ceremony and a Job Fair which is anchored on the theme “Pagbabago Ipinaglaban, Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan,” on June 12 to be held at the City Hall Atrium starting at 6:30 in the morning. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is expected to be the guest of honor and speaker during the event. Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum

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IFAD Associate Vice-President visits Project ConVERGE in Agusan Norte The International Fund for Agricultural Development or IFAD, an international development financing institution based in Rome, Italy visited SIUFMULCO or San Isidro Upland Farmers MultiPurpose Cooperative of Agusan del Norte on May 5-6, 2018. The delegates led by Ms. Charlotte Salford, IFAD Associate Vice President for External Relations and Governance Department and Ms. Wei Wang, IFAD Director for APL and Special Adviser to the IFAD President were very pleased to hear the success story how SIUFMULCO has grown over the years. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Mr. Andre Atega, said that delegation visited Project ConVERGE or Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Development, which is investing around PhP180 million to assist more than a thousand abaca farmers in the municipalities of Tubay, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Santiago (TUJAKITSAN)

cluster. The project implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform aims to develop the abaca industry to increase profitability of Agrarian reform beneficiaries and small holder farmers involving SIUFMULCO and other 20 Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) in the cluster. SIUFMULCO takes pride of its current Php30 million assets. It was formerly assisted by the Northern Mindanao Community Initiatives and Resource Management Project (NMCIREMP) implemented by DAR and financed by IFAD. Leonora Mila, SIUFMULCO Manager, said that they are very thankful for the DAR and IFAD project ConVERGE interventions and support services provisions that bring positive impact in the lives of the farmers in the cluster. “The package of interventions indeed changed not only the acres of abaca plantation but also the way of life among the famers,” Mila added. Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT Medina, Misamis Oriental -oOo-

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, EJF FILE NO. 370-M(2018) mortgagee, FOR: -versus- Extrajudicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage Under SPOUSES ERNESTO D. QUE AND Act 3135, As Amended by Act ESTRELLA L. QUE, 4118 mortgagors. X-------------------------------------------------/

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT Medina, Misamis Oriental -oOoBANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, EJF FILE NO. 384-M(2018) mortgagee, FOR: -versus- Extrajudicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage Under SPOUSES RONNIE AND LOIDA BUGHAW AND Act 3135, As Amended by Act CAMIGUIN COOPERATIVE RURAL BANK INC, 4118 mortgagors. X-------------------------------------------------------/

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE

Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, mortgagee, against SPOUSES ERNESTO D. QUE AND ESTRELLA L. QUE, mortgagors, with residence and postal address at Block 2 Lot 3, SCIONS EXECUTIVE HOMES, Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the indebtedness of the mortgagors to the former in the amount of SIX HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIFTY SEVEN PESOS & 94/100 (P617,057.94) Philippine Currency, excluding penalties, attorney’s fees, and other charges as of FEBRUARY 28, 2018 plus all other expenses incurred in connection with this petition and sale, the undersigned RTC-OCC Sheriff ’s sell at Public Auction on July 25, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Hall of Justice, RTC-OCC, Medina, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements thereof to wit:

Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, mortgagee, against SPOUSES RONNIE AND LOIDA BUGHAW mortgagors, with residence and postal address at Barangay Bauk-bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental AND CAMIGUIN COOPERATIVE RURAL BANK INC, mortgagors, with residence and postal address at Mambajao, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the indebtedness of the mortgagors to the former in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY SIX PESOS & 67/100 (P332,266.67) Philippine Currency, excluding penalties, attorney’s fees, and other charges as of APRIL 30, 2018 plus all other expenses incurred in connection with this petition and sale, the undersigned RTC-OCC Sheriff ’s sell at Public Auction on July 25, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Hall of Justice, RTC-OCC, Medina, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements thereof to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-27745 A PARCEL OF LAND, and all improvements thereon, (Lot No. 15, Block 11, Pcs-10-001586, being a portion of Lots 16-G-3-A & Lot 16-G-3-B, Psd-10-019173) situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., along lines 2-3-4 by Road Lot 12 (6.50 m. wide)., on the SE., along line 4-5 by Road Lot 17 (8.00m. Wide), on the SW., along line 5-1, by Lot 16; and on the NW., along line 1-2, by Lot 13, all of block 11 of the consolidation subdivision plan Pcs-10-001586. Beginning at the point marked “1” on the plan being N., 61 deg., 04’W., 694.17 m. from BLLM No. 1, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre.

thence N. 72 deg. 39’ E., thence S. 17 deg. 21’ E., thence S. 32 deg. 32’ W., thence S. 82 deg. 19’ W., thence N.17 deg. 21’ W.,

9.60 m. to point 2; 7.98 m. to point 3; 4.00 m. to point 4; 6.64 m. to point 5; 9.44m to point of beginning;

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. E-5571 A PARCEL OF LAND, and all improvements thereon, (Lot No. 999, Cad-703-D) situated in the Barangay of Kabulakan, Municipality of Balingoan, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the W., along lines 1-2-3, by Lot 962, Cad 703-D; on the N., along line 3-4, by Lot 996; Cad 703-D; on the SE., along lines 4-5, by Lot 1000; Cad 703-D; and on the S., along lines 5-1, by Lot 972; Cad-703-D. Beginning at the point marked “1” on the plan being S., 20 deg., 43’W., 3811.86 m. from BLLM No. 1, Cad-703-D, Balingoan Cadastre. Thence:

1-2 N. 12 deg. 26’W., 2-3 N. 8 deg. 46’W., 3-4 N. 87 deg. 47’E., 4-5 S. 12 deg. 30’W., 5-1 N. 85 deg. 08’W.,

88.02 m. 73.91 m. 116.80 m. 171.81 m. 49.47 m.

containing an area of NINETY FOUR (94) square meters more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by PS cyl. conc. Mons. 15X40 cm. bearing true. Date of Original Survey, Nov. 6-Dec. 15, 1931 and that of the subdivision March 2 to April 11, 1995, executed by Calvin C. Fernandez Geodetic Engineer and approved on July 13, 1995

Containing an area of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (13,769) square meters more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground. Bearings true, date of survey, April 1-September 30, 1982 executed by E ENCARNACION, Geodetic Engineer and approved on November 25, 1982.

In the event of failure of bidding or auction sale cannot take place for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective bidders/buyers may investigate for themselves the title and tax declaration herein above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Medina, Misamis Oriental, May 16, 2018.

MDN: May 22, 29 & June 5, 2018

MICHAEL I. MONTEJO RTC-OCC,SHERIFF IV

Medina, Misamis Oriental, May 17, 2018.

MDN: May 22, 29 & June 5, 2018

MICHAEL I. MONTEJO RTC-OCC,SHERIFF IV

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Cebu-Harbor Pilot Team Wins 5th Harbor Pilot Open Men’s Volleyball Cup By PHILIP JAMES M. TREMEDAL Misamis Occidental Bureau Chief

Lower Langcanan, Oroquieta City – Team Harbor Pilot Men’s Volleyball wins the championship and carted away the 25K cash prize after winning the best of 5 sets versus Bohol led Almonte Cares Team of Oroquieta City. Bohol-Almonte Cares Men’s Volleyball team who fight for the championship game in the 5th Harbor Pilot Cup Open Invitational Men’s Volleyball sponsored by Board member Richard “Voting” Centino, Chairman of the Committee on Sports and Youth Development, Games and Amusement of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Misamis Occidental wins only once in the third set 25 against 20 of the Cebu Harbor Pilot Team, the two win set of the best of 5 by the Cebu Harbor Pilot Team turn its tide for the Almonte Group at 2-1 score But in the fourth set of the best of 5 sets to determine the championship, CebuHarbor pilot Team achieved the championship by winning 25 against 17 of the Bohol-Almonte Cares Team representing Oroquieta City landed as the 1st Runner up and takes the 15K cash prize. Cebu-Harbor Pilot Men’s

Volleyball team with 4-1 score wins and declared the Champion in the 5th Harbor Pilot Open Invitational men’s Volleyball. The Harbor Pilot Open Invitational Men’s Volleyball Cup awarded also special prizes for the Best Setter goes to Jade Illut of USJR Cebu, Best Livero goes to Godwayne Canete of TESDA and the 5th Harbor Pilot Most Valuable Player is Junkie Mendoza of University of Antique, the three special awardee are team members of the Cebu-Harbor Pilot Men’s Volleyball Team On his part, Master mariner and Board member Richard “Voting” Centino thanked the people of Lower Langcanan whom one way or another supported the 5th Harbor Pilot Cup including the barangay Officials led by Barangay Chairman Anthony Centino, Rain or Shine during the three day tournament they goes all the way and enjoy the said tourney “Akong gipasalamatan ang katawhan sa Barangay Lower Langcanan bisan pa sa panahon , ulan ug init sa tulo ka adlaw nga pagpahigayon sa 5th Harbor Pilot Cup men’ Open Invitational Volleyball Tournament wala kamo mawala aron sa pagsaksi sa maong dula sa men’s

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The Cebu City-Harbor Pilot Men’s Volleyball Team with Board member Richard “Voting” Centino, sponsor of the 5th Harbor Pilot Open Invitational Men’s Volleyball Cup May 18-20, 2018 at Barangay Lower Langcanan Oroquieta City during the awarding ceremony. The Team was declared Champion after winning against the Bohol-Almonte Cares Team of Oroquieta City in their Best of 5 game on Monday (May 21, 2018).

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Infantry Battalion as behind the killing of Beverly Geronimo, 27, a resident of Salvacion village who was gunned down while she and her daughter was riding a motorcycle on their way home. In a statement, Lt. Col. Oscar Balignasay Jr., commanding officer of the 25th IB, denied the allegations calling it pure propaganda of the communist movement to gain popular support and media mileage. “This unit is not desperate enough to resort to

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such kind of wrongdoing,” Balignasay said. The local police in Trento town is still facing a blank wall as to the identity and motive of the killing. Senior Inspector Jerry Fernandez, Trento police chief, said investigators are still convincing a witness of the crime to describe to a cartographer the facial features of the gunmen. Geronimo, an officer of Parents Teachers Community Association of Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Inc. Academy, sustained seven gunshot wounds of which one fatally hitting her head while her eight-year-old daughter who was hit on her arm survived the ambush. Zenaida Soriano, Amihan chair p ers on, s aid Geronimo os the 21st peasant women who were the victims of extra judicial killings in the country under the Duterte’administration.” “Ït’s obvious that peasant women are the targets of the Duterte regime known

to the world as as the one who does not respect human rights to its citizens,” Soriano said. But Balignasay countered is the handiwork of the New Peoples Army rebels operating in the area by resorting to liquidation of their mass supporters and pass the blame to government forces. “We remain committed to the mandate of AFP in bringing peace, securing and protecting the people and state. That this is a pure indication that the AFP are gaining grounds in maintaining peace and order in the respective area of operation,” Balignasay said. He added the mass surrender of former NPA rebels and supporters in the villages of Salvacion and Pangyan in Trento and most villages in neighboring Monkayo town in Compostela Valley province may have angered the communist guerrilla movement.

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cryptocurrency, is a digitized, decentralized, public ledger of all transactions. It allows participants to keep track of all digital currency transactions even without central record-

keeping. The technology is used to verify transactions and creates an indelible and unchangeable record. Under it, the transaction’s authenticity can be verified by the entire participants instead of a centralized authority. Tanya Hotchkiss, ex-

Millennial Learners

By GENEROSE A. DENONONG LOURDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- TEACHER 1 DIVISION OF VALENCIA CITY

ASIDE from technology and social media that sets them apart from other generations, the millennial learners have a shorter attention span, prefer interactive, experiential and collaborative learning, are very comfortable with technology, multitask, driven by instant gratification, like informal and stimulating environments, prefer casual and friendly relationships with teachers and are often wellrounded. The change in the traits and needs of the learner is forcing the educational system to adapt to the learners and not vice versa. The approach to teaching the millennial generation has also seen a change. With information being so easily available – just a Google search away acces-

sible anytime at any place – the role of a teacher is shifting to that of someone who facilitates learning. Long lectures don’t work anymore while technolog y geared toward learning does. Mix up methods. Video clips, podcasts, concept charts and maps, clickers, PowerPoint presentations (with short bullets summing up key concepts) and other tools can be used to hold the attention of the millennial learner. You can also create class blogs and wikis for collaborative learning. Social networking platforms are also a great way to collaborate. You can start a closed group on Facebook for instance. A new generation of learners has indeed immersed themselves in the classroom.

Automotive training in the Philippines By OMAR P. MANGOTARA Associate Professor V MSU-LINCAT

AUTOMOTIVE is a short course in the Philippines that will train you in performing services in charging and starting system, engine mechanical system, clutch system, differential and front axle, steering system, brake system, suspension system and overhauling manual transmission. Some examples of skills that you will acquire from enrolling in this course include test starting system components and identify faults, repair/replace and assemble starter and alternator components/parts, performing diesel engine and gas engine tune-up, ser vicing engine mechanical system, servicing clutch system, servicing differential and front axle, servicing steering system, overhaul manual

transmission, servicing brake system, servicing suspension system and performing shop maintenance. A course usually takes 360 hours to complete and graduates will eventually become automotive service technicians. An auto mechanic is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. Basic vehicle maintenance is a fundamental part of a mechanic’s work. Preventative maintenance is also a fundamental part of a mechanic’s job. With the rapid advancement in technology, the mechanic’s job has evolved from purely mechanical to include electronic technology.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 ecutive vice president of Cantilan Bank, Inc., said they’re looking at a faster system for bank-to-bank transfer saying the current practice takes a considerable amount of time. Hotchkiss hopes that the block chain technology will change this, citing for instance the drastic reduction in fund transfer fee to only PHP1 compared to the current rate of PHP50 to PHP150. She pointed out that in the old system, manual reconciliation and verification take about a day to one month, with five departments and five employees involved in at least 26 processes. Under the new innovation, Hotchkiss said the steps have been shortened

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JENIFER NERI FABRE has filled with this Office PETITION FOR CHANGE OF FIRST NAME in her husband’s Certificate of Live Birth, ALBERTO GAPUTAN FABRE, JR. from “ALBERTO” to “ALBERTO, JR.”. He was born on 20 MARCH 1971 at TUPSAN, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, PHILIPPINES whose parents are: ALBERTO DANLOG FABRE and TENESA BAJAO GAPUTAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 19 JUNE 2018. MDN: May 22 & 29, 2018

(SGD.) EDITHA B. MOOSREINER, MBA Municipal Civil Registrar

is their first bank client in the Philippines. Meanwhile, she said the Philippines is a prime test case for blockchain noting that both public and private sectors are interested in how block chain can be applied to improve on existing systems. “Our appetite for experimentation is warming the country up for significant transformational change for the next generations to come,” she said.PNA

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pavilion will feature an Agri-Aqua Trade Expo with a highly-interactive exhibit of industry-based banner products. D a qu i o a g s ai d on e

of the main highlights will be the Binibining DavNor 2018, which organizers hope to become the grandest beauty pageant in the region. Another will be the Hudyaka 2018, featuring the different festivals all over Mindanao, showcasing the heritage of the island’s tribes and ethnic groups. Meanwhile, some 300 participants will see action during the MUSAMAN TriDavNor National Triathlon competing in the 1.5-km. swim, 40 km. bike and 10 km. run. Daquioag said the race aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and at the same time promote the province’s tourism sites. (Digna D. Banzon/ PNA)

Star Scouting By Necifora O. Rosales Teacher 3, Bongbongon Elem. School Bongbongon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City

Star Scounting is designed to develop leadership skills and allow the Scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program. The Star and Life ranks require that the boy serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service. Star is the rank above First Class and below Life Scout. It is the third-highest rank. Star is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew in a position of responsibility for at least 4 months; performs at least six hours of community service; and earns six merit badges (four of which must be among the 13 required for Eagle Scout rank). Initially, the Life badge was awarded for five merit

badges and the Star badge was awarded for ten. The order was reversed in the 1920s when it was decided that the five-pointed star of Star Scout better represented the five merit badges required for first rank above First Class. That symbolism disappeared when the number of merit badges required for Star was increased to six in 1990. Star Scouts, originally, were called Brownies, but at some point the name changed to Star Scouts. Star Scouts are ages 6,7,8 and 9. The meeting in a Star Troop and girls are grouped into clusters of 6-8 girls. Each cluster has a name and color; Star Beam(yellow), Stardust (red), Starlight (white), Starray (pink) and Starglow (red orange). Bright Star is the cluster leader, Big Stars are Junior Girl Scouts who help out.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Davao del Sur Municipality: Bansalan

North Star is the Troop leader and Morning Star is the co-leader. Girls earn badges that are in the shape of stars. Girl Scouts are living up to their promise to shape the female leaders of tomorrow, new research finds. The findings come as the organization of Girl Scouting celebrated its 100th birthday. A research was conducted in the US through a class entitled “Women’s Leadership and Community Development.” Students collected surveys and conducted interviews and focus groups with current and former Girl Scouts to observe the leadership development, career aspiration, personal development and happiness that girls experience as a result of being part of the organization. Girl Scouts with lollipops“We have confirmed for the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee that they are living up to their mission and making a

In compliance with Section of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Arlene Relox Ramos has filed with this Office a petition for correction of date of birth from “June 26 26, 1963” to “June 24, 1963” in the birth certificate of ERYN F. RELOX who was born on June 26, 1963 at Bansalan, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Solomon Recto Relox and Lily Fernandez. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 27, 2018.

MDN: May 22 & 29, 2018

(SGD) REBECCA A. PALANDANGAN Municipal Civil Registrar Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Quezon

In the matter of:

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that EUGINNE A. GUILLENA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EUGINNE ASUCENAS GUILLENA who was born on 28 August 1990 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Maria Emma A. Asucenas and Eugenio O. Guillena. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2018.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: May 22 & 29, 2018

R.A. 10172 & R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Petitioner, ARTCHIE OBSANGA QUIOYO , having filed with this Office the above mentioned Petition for change of sex (Gender) in his Certificate of live Birth bearing Registry No. 633 from “Female” to “Male” and finding the same to be sufficient in form and substance, and in compliance with Sec. 5 R.A. 9048 / R.A. 10172, as well as Par. 3, Subsect. 2 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations let this Petition be PUBLISHED in a Newspaper of general circulation at least once (1) a week for two (2) consecutive weeks at the expense of petitioner. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than June 18, 2018. Done this 17th day of May, 2018 at Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Petition No. CCE-46-2018

Petition for change of sex (Gender) in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARTCHIE OBSANGA QUIOYO From“FEMALE” to “MALE” under Registry No. 633

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difference,” said Shields, a professor of the practice of human and organizational development and dean of professional education. The study established that the Girl Scout mission, which comprises courage, confidence and character, is evident in three phases of development: the activities and programming in scouting, the leadership skills and knowledge the girls learn and the engaged sense of self they experience as a result of their involvement in Girl Scouts. “It was interesting to see how these girls’ experiences and skill development in Girl Scouting had a dramatic impact on their sense of self,” said an educator. The study notes how leading others, teamwork and collaboration, commitment and personal development are keys to engaged leadership.

R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Mambajao NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

to five and the automatic reconciliation and bank verification can be done in five minutes. The people handling the process have also been reduced to at least one to two persons. On the other hand, Aiai Garcia, ConsenSys Solutions Lead in Asia-Pacific, disclosed their collaboration with UnionBank takes advantage of the Kaleido platform, which makes blockchain simpler for enterprises. Ka leido is t he f irst blockchain to utilize the Ethereum network that allows enterprises to implement the block chain in a more accessible way while still maintaining a level of robustness, security, and performance. Garcia said UnionBank

(SGD) ALEJANDRO C. SUMILJIG Municipal Civil Registrar

In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172 & R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EUSTAQUIO G. LIGUTAN has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly DATE OF BIRTH from “DECEMBER 2, 1958” to “NOVEMBER 16, 1958” and CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “EUSTAQUIO 2ND” to “EUSTAQUIO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EUSTAQUIO 2ND GARCIA LIGUTAN who was born on November 16, 1958 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Angelina G. Garcia and Faustino B. Ligutan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 2018.

MDN: May 22 & 29, 2018

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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Australian investors seek opportunities in Mindanao By Digna Banzon

DAVAO CITY--A number of Manila-based Australian investors are looking beyond the National Capital Region to find business opportunities, the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines said. Ambassador Amanda Gorely said this in an inter view shortly before

the opening program of the Philippines Australia Friendship Day celebration held at the SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Saturday. “Once they come into the Philippines they realize it is not all Manila because there are other opportunities in other parts of the country too,” Gorely said. She added: “Although

I am not sure but I think there is a tendency by Australian business people to focus on Manila when they think about the Philippines because it is where the biggest market is.” She said a number of NCR-based Australian companies have already expressed intention to put up shop in other locations, such as Mindanao areas.

She pointed out that several Australian firms have business interests in Mindanao’s mining sector, though she conceded that Australia still has “some works to do to encourage further Australian interest” in the countryside. “We have to educate people on what opportunities are here to consider beyond Manila and Cebu.

And I think Davao is the next place to come,” she said. A huge potential, she said, is Mindanao’s rising cacao industry - citing the popularity of chocolate products in Australia. She pointed out that a number of cacao farmers benefitted from the Australian scholarship -- where farmers See seek, page A11

A CAGRO employee is seen here pushing a wheelbarrow full of onion bulbs last May 25, 2018 at the Energy Park of Tagum. This is a manifestation of the good harvest of the high-end crops produced with the supervision of the City Agriculture’s Office. JP Cordovero/ CIO Tagum

Tagum farmers to venture into onion bulb farming TAGUM CITY—The City Government of Tagum is eyeing another top commodity to be ventured by local farmers here: onion bulbs. Strengthening the area of agriculture as stipulated in the 10-point development agenda dubbed as EAGLE WINGS of the Rellon-Gementiza administration, the City Agriculture Office (CAGRO) under the leadership of City Agriculturist Engr. Harold S. Dawa conducted the Onion Bulb Harvest Festival last May 25, 2018 at the Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City. Under the festival, local farmers were trained on proper cultivation to reap good harvests of the said commodity. Like the placebo effect, the result of this successful cultivation will generate new opportunities for Tagumenyo famers for another source of income that will eventually contribute to the reduction of the poverty in Tagum, according to the city agriculturist. Being first in Mindanao as Engr. Dawa has said, this event caught the attention of the regional and provincial officers of the Department of Agriculture (DA). The Regional Director, Ricardo M. Oñate, has graced the festival by witnessing and joining the harvest of the newly cultivated and produced east west onion variety. In lieu of Mayor Allan L. Rellon, Executive Assistant II Rod Laguna shared a message which contains Rellon’s happiness and pride for the CAGRO in achieving a new milestone for Tagum’s Agriculture. (JP Cordovero/ CIO Tagum)

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affairs, and the like. Third, it is the participants. The examples are between buyers and sellers, customers and shop assistants, teachers and students. Fourth, it is the mode. The examples are being formal and informal. Thus, we can adapt to which communication domain we have in a certain communication. When in offices, the best topic is about working affairs. This Lt. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, commander of the Army 36th A harvester tractor donated by mining firm Taganito HPAL is because the participants Infantry Battaion, proudly shows a bundle of rice stalks Corp. chris v. panganiban are work colleagues. The he sickled at the once deserted laterite-laden wasteland Trinidad admitted that He said they were hoping mode can be formal or semi in the rich mining town of Claver in Surigao del Norte. introducing Kapalayapaan to replicate in Urbiztondo formal. When in the public chris v . panganiban in Urbiztondo was a big the experience of farmers places, the best topic must be about weather condition, of mining operation in the about 30 sacks per hectare. challenge, especially so that in Barangay Lindoy. Dalubatan said they be- it was a new idea to the Although the farmers panorama, and other topics next 21 years. there did not suffer from about the natural condi The organic rice farm lieved the laterites came farmers. tion. But, the most difficult project which was intro- from the upper part of the In the past, Dalubatan laterite wastes, they also domain is in social media duced by the 36th IB to red mountain, where Ad- and his peers relied heav- experienced low harvest for example in face book. the conflict-stricken village nama Mining Resources ily on chemical inputs and until after they shifted to In social media, we canof Lindoy in Tago town in and Taganito Mining Corp. pesticides; and petro-based organic farming. Siblings Bonifacio and fertilizers to produce. not determine whether this Surigao del Sur under “the had been operating. setting is in a formal or an “Project: Kapalayapaan” Abandoning farming “We are true to our intent Alhamar Baldinar, who were informal mode. Some can was broached by Lt. Col. because of dismal yield, to bring food to the table of both members of the Lindoy be too serious to view the Randolph Rojas, former Dalubatan and other farmers every Filipino home,” add- Bio-organic Farmers Ascomments and photos. Othcommanding officer of the in Urbiztondo said they had ing that “If the stomachs of sociation, said they could to look for jobs to support every family member are now easily harvest 100 sacks ers can be so relaxed. Still Army unit. full, no one would think per hectare after embracing others, they can be just for Kapalaypaan was coined their families. bio-organic technology. fun. So, it cannot be judged from “kapayapaan” (peace) “We found jobs in the of doing bad things.” mining companies,” he said. that social media is easy for and palay (rice). a communication domain. Since the farms were But farming was his life elected Punong Barangay People can be angry with planted with hybrid organic so when told of the experi- from page 1 candidates won 250 seats, the comments from their seedlings in January 26, resi- ment to make their abanGov. Emano said. own friends. The end of the dents were skeptical for the doned farms productive people of Misamis Oriental He said that with the communication process can from page 10 plants to survive especially anew, Dalubatan said he as a gesture of the Emanos’ alliances, particularly with be in a broken friendship. were provided insights on that the rice fields were readily agreed. dedication toward the Mis- the coalition of the Emano, There is a panacea for avoid- marketing and packaging submerged with floodwaters Lt. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, amisnon. Guingona, Unabia group, the commander of the 36th Emano said that the Pa- the Padayon has now a ing this broken friendship. of their products. on February 18. Be positive. Be relaxed. Be Another active partner- “Our rice will do the talk- Infantry Battalion, said the dayon Pilipino would con- strategic presence in 21 not too serious with the ship is the collaboration ing, do the inspiring,” said effort to make an initial of duct an intensive review municipal town in Misamis comments and arguments between the Australian Cen- Genevieve Chua, THPAL 10 hectares of farms pro- and conferences before the Oriental. in social media. We must tre for International Agri- Community Relations Man- ductive anew was part of possible candidate for the be intelligent. Being intel- cultural Research (ACIAR) ager in her remarks during the military’s farming for Mayoral post in Cagayan from page 1 ligent can be identified by and the Philippine Council the “Kaninhawaan Harvest peace program, to address De Oro is identified. the ability to adapt quickly for Agriculture, Aquatic Feast Day” celebration. The the high cost yet low yield “As of the moment, the The UCCP prelate asked to any situation. Padayon Pilipino has not the government to spare and Natural Resources Re- nickel processing company problems of the farmers. Social media—in some search and Development of has donated a P1.5 million Lauzon believed that the talked or discussed about the Dansalan College estate cases—is not always a good the Department of Science tractor cum harvester used nutrients of the soil had the candidates for the May- from being converted into already been restored after oral and any elective post a military facility, saying domain for friendship when and Technology (DOST- during the harvest. we are in different views of PCAARRD) on a mango Brig. Gen. Nemesio 12 years of no activity. in Cagayan De Oro City,” that the farm produce and politics. But, it can be the research center in the Island Gacal, commander of the But even then, the farm- Emano said. livestock in the area sustains best setting of communica- Garden City of Samal. Army’s 402nd Brigade, said ers involved had to do a lot Emano allowed a rare in- the daily operations of the ton domain. It depnds on The research center was Kapalayapaan will be repli- of work such as plowing into terview with the local media institution, which operates how we use that communi- established eight years ago, cated in the entire Caraga the field many times over after the oath taking of 44 another campus in Iligan cation setting. Think posi- focusing on raising the skills region with about 107,000 before planting seedlings. elected Sanggunian Kabataan City. tively and react to comments and knowledge of local hectares of rice lands, farm- In fact, the soil prepara- (SK) in the May 14, 2018 Labuntog said that while and photos in social media growers for them to tap ers can earn at least P30 tion took a month to finish, barangay and SK elections Dansalan College houses only Lauzon said, which saw the in Cagayan De Oro City, by making them fun for our overseas markets. around 200 elementary and billion per harvest. lives. Life and friendship Among the activities Twelve years ago, the farmers repeatedly plowing Governor ‘Bambi’ Emano junior high school students, are more important than marking the 72nd anni- farmers here stopped tilling into the field with tractors led the oath taking of the 44 UCCP needs the income just making the comments versary of the Philippine- their rice paddies because and carabaos while broad- elected SK chairmen at the that they generate from the and arguments the serious Australia Friendship Day the yield was so low that casting organic fertilizers provincial capitol grounds Marawi City farm that they problems. include the unveiling of whatever they got had barely at a rate of 10 sacks per Monday. On Friday, 1,368 operate. Dr. Djuwari is the Head Australian corner in the sustained their families until hectare. elected SK chairmen and Dansalan College was one Lauzon said this would town officials in Misamis of the facilities attacked by of Research Journal and Davao City Library, the the next harvest. Publishing Department, turnover of books and edu- Julius Dalubatan, 52, help ensure that the goal of Oriental also took their oath the Maute Group last year. STIE Perbanas Surabaya. cational materials to several recounted that their yield 100 sacks per hectare would of office with Gov. Emano It became a sniper’s nest for The advisor of Indonesia public schools and handover started to decrease as more be achieved, along with the at the provincial capitol the terrorist group, owing to Association of Press Practi- of grant to the Philippine laterite wastes flowed into use of organic pesticides and grounds. a number of high-rise strucgood farm management. tioners/ Journalists in East Eagle Foundation. their farms. Governor Emano said that tures there. It was eventually Java province (HIPSI), Indo- The embassy also hosted It was at the height of “The use of organic fer- the Padayon Pilipino candi- liberated along with the rest nesia. He is also the presi- a lecture on how Filipinos the mining boom in the tilizers was instrumental in dates in Misamis Oriental of the city some six months dent of the International can study in Australia, as so-called “Red mountain,” achieving at least 150 sacks and Cagayan De Oro City later. Association of Scholarly well as mall tours highlight- which refer to the moun- per hectare in my own farm strategically gained majority Publishers, Editors, and ing the accomplishments of tain ranges that have large in Bayugan City,” Lauzon of the total elective posts. Reviewers (IASPER). For instance, 44 SK canAustralian-educated Filipi- nickel ore deposits that tra- said. no entrepreneurs. A concert verse this coastal town and He said good manage- didates representing 44 bacapped the event featuring Carrascal town in neighbor- ment means that the farm- rangays of the 80 rural and from page 4 ers would also tediously urban barangays in Cagayan Filipino and Australian sing- ing Surigao del Sur. monitor the growth of the De Oro City won in the SK -ooo “Laterite wastes from the ers. (Digna Banzon/PNA) “PRAY CONTINUALmining operations would plants. seats in the May 14, 2018 LY”: Philippians 4:6 says: flow into the Taganito River, Lauzon said bio-organic barangay and SK elections. “Do not be anxious about from page 1 which would swell and inun- farming would also change He said that the Padayon anything. But in every- the village of Urbiztundo. date our farmlands during the attitude of farmers to also gained an upper hand thing, by prayer and peti- The rehabilitation of rice heavy rains,” Dalubatan, a become hardworking since it in the election of Punong involved a lot of manual la- Barangays in Cagayan De tion, with thanksgiving, farms were jointly initiated father of five, said. present your requests to by the Army’s 36th Infan- He said laterites made bor compared to traditional Oro City with 49 Punong God…” Colossians 4:2: “… try Battalion and Taganito the soil hard when dried, farming using inorganic Barangay chairmen getting devote yourselves to prayer, HPAL Nickel Corp to let killing rice plants or made inputs. elected. being watchful and thank- residents go back to sus- them produce less tuft of THPAL’s role was to In Misamis Oriental’s ful…” tainable farming for them grains and drastically re- provide financial support 424 barangays, including “For the eyes of the Lord to get ready after the life duced their harvest to just to the farmers. two cities and 23 towns, the

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