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By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--At least 42 residents, half of them children, were rushed to a government hospital after eating spoiled noodles served during a campaign rally by village polls bets on Saturday night. Police said the victims, including 21 minors from the interior village of Tagapua were brought to D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH)after experiencing abdominal pains, vomiting and loose bowel movement after eating the spoiled noodles (pansit). Initial findings from Dr. Shane Mae Falcon of DOPMH said the victims were infected with a foodborne bacteria with moderate dehydration after eating the pansit used as a sandwich on bread and soft drinks served during a rally of candidates led by village chair bet Ireneo Cale. Cale’s wife Lucena admitted the noodles may have been spoiled since these were spare food they eaten at noon during a family celebration but were actually prepared and cooked in the morning. She said they immediately brought the victims to See served, page 11

PANTAR, Lanao del Norte-Equipped with experience and educational attainment, Hashim Macabantog, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BSPA), opted to settle his luck in public service and run for barangay chairman Macabantog in Barangay Kalilangan East run the barangay. His being Pantar, Lanao del Norte. Macabantog said he is a graduate of See vows, page 11 more qualified to lead and

EVIDENCE. Some of the illegal logs found floating on a river in La Paz, Agusan del Sur province —401st Army Brigade photo

Agusan loggers mock ban By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--The illegal cutting of trees continue in the Caraga region, despite a nationwide log ban that remained enforce after then President Benigno Aquino III ordered it in 2011. Aquino issued the total ban through Executive Order No. 23 last February 2011 to address forest denudation. He also issued EO 26 which created the National Greening Program to start a massive tree replanting program. A team from the military and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) discovered on Friday at least 100 round logs, the latest sign of continued cutting of trees in the area.

The logs were seized by the team in La Paz town, Agusan del Sur, a province which relies heavily on woodcraft industries. Capt. Rodulfo Cordero Jr., spokesperson of the Army’s 401st Infantry Brigade based in Agusan del Sur, said the logs were found floating on Adgaon River, Barangay Poblacion in La Paz. Informant Cordero said an informant tipped off authorities about the presence of the logs on the river. The logs, Cordero said, were believed to have been from trees cut in remote areas of San Luis, another Agusan del Sur town, and La Paz. They were “flushed downstream by heavy rains,” Cordero said. See mock, page 11

From left, Capt. Teodoro M. Nicor Jr., acting executive officer of the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Capt. Jovane Roble, commander of the 42nd Mechanized Infantry Company, and Hashim Macabantog, a candidate for Barangay Chairman of Kalilangan,Pantar, Lanao del Norte.

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DSWD: Political candidates cannot enroll or delist 4Ps beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is reminding the public, especially the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) that no political candidate or incumbent politicians can enroll and include poor families to or delist them from the Program. According to Nestor B. Ramos, Regional Director of the DSWD Field Office

X, said that only the agency can include poor families to the Program, and can delist beneficiaries from it. “The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is a poverty reduction initiative of the national government. It is being implemented with other national government agencies and with nongovernment organizations and civil society groups

which are helping us monitor the implementation of the program. Our political candidates have no hold in the inclusion and exclusion processes of 4Ps,” Ramos explains. He further stated that the DSWD no longer enroll families to the program since it has already conducted its second round household assessment last 2015 through Listahanan

– the national household targeting system of the national government that identifies who and where the poor are in the country. “We have already finalized our list of beneficiaries for the 4Ps, and we are now making sure that these families are benefitting from the Program through their children’s education and health.” “Should there be fami-

lies who are not included in the Program but still needing assistance from DSWD, we have other social protection programs that can cater to their needs such as the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Social Pension, Assistance for Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), among others. We would be happy to assist them provided that they fall under the quali-

fications of the programs we have,” he added. The DSWD assures the 4Ps beneficiaries that they can exercise their right to suffrage during this coming elections without the fear of being delisted from the program. To d at e , t h e r e a r e 268,503 active beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Northern Mindanao.

Authorities intensify anti-illegal logging, illegal mining drive in Normin

For violating the provisions of Section 77 of Presidential Decree 705 or the Forestry Code of the Philippines, as amended by EO 277 and renumbered by Republic Act 7161, personnel from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) with elements from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) apprehended a total of 133,766.83 board feet of lumber, 309 cubic meters of logs/log bolts and 62 tools/equipment with an estimated value of P2,227,777 during its April 26 and 27 operation in the region. In his report to Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable said that the apprehended forest products/timber have an estimated value of P1,258,777 and the 62 tools/equipment has an estimated value of P969,000 during the inspection of 31 wood processing plants in the municipalities of Villanueva See DRIVE, page A11

Body of slain NPA rebel turned over to tribal leader Candidates for barangay elections in Cotabato City wave their drug test results during an audience with City Mayor Cynthia Sayadi on 24 April 2018. MindaNews photo by FERDINANDH B. CABRERA

Security heightened in Region 12 for May 14 barangay, SK elections GENERAL Santos City-Police units in Region 12 have stepped up their security operations in line with the start of the campaign period on Friday for the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Supt. Aldrin Gonzales, public information officer of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-12, said Thursday all their units are on high alert for possible security-related disruptions related to the

nine-day campaigning and the upcoming polls. He said they are closely watching areas in the region that are considered potential hotspots in the run-up to and during the elections. “We’re ready for the campaign period and all security measures towards the election day of all our units are already in place,” he said in a radio interview. The Commission on E lec tions declared on

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Wednesday a total of 209 barangays in the entire region as election hotspots. Some 201 barangays were placed under the orange category, seven under yellow and one under red. Areas under the red category are considered in critical situation while those under orange have confirmed “presence of armed groups and organized movements outside the law.” Villages under the yellow category were identified based on their “history of political unrest.” Gonzales said they have laid down the necessary preparations to ensure that the coming polls in the area

would be secure, peaceful and orderly. He cited the deployment of personnel in identified critical areas to avert the possible occurrence of violent incidents. Citing their assessment as Thursday, he said the entire Region 12 remains generally orderly and peaceful despite the bomb explosion in Koronadal City last Sunday. “It did not affect the overall security situation in the region,” Gonzales said. He said all their unit have upgraded their security measures within their areas of responsibility to preempt or counter similar attacks. (MindaNews)

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The unidentified body of the slain communist New People’s Army (NPA) was turned over to a tribal leader in the mountain village of Malitbog in Bukidnon, a police official said Monday. Insp. Hubert Terol, head of the Malitbog Police Station in Bukidnon, said that the decomposing body of the unidentified rebel was turned over to Datu Juliano Lipangga, the tribal leader in the mountain village of “Victory” in San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon. He said that the dead body was recovered by the military during the clearing operation in the mountains of “Victory” after the government troopers encountered the NPA Friday afternoon. According to the military report, the sporadic fighting between the members of the army’s 8th Infantry Battalion and the NPA, which took place about 40 kilometers from the town of Malitbog ended in a running gun battle.

Lt . Col. Ronald Illana, Commanding Officer of 8IB said, that a team from the 8IB was dispatched to the area in response to report about the presence of an armed group who were reportedly asking Permit to Campaign (PTC) and Permit to Win (PTW) to Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan candidates. The nationwide 2018 Barangay and SK elections is scheduled on May 14, 2018 and the official campaign period started Friday. “I am deeply saddened that another deceived Filipino citizen died in an encounter with my troops,” Illana said in a statement. He said that the NPA recruit members and when an encounter happens, they leave their recruited member behind dead or wounded. Recovered along with the dead body was an M16 rifle. There was no report of casualty on the government troopers, Illana said. (With reports from Cris Diaz, Executive Editor)

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Army conquers NPA camp By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur--Army soldiers responding to complaints of village polls bets on exhorbitant “permit to campaign” fees by New People’s Army NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of DIONESIO BASARTE who died on ____________ at __________________, that the said deceased, at the time of their death, they left Parcel of Land situated in Lingating, Baungon Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION COVERED BY TAX DECLARATION NO. 02-01-5873 “ Cadastral Lot No. 906, Pls-173, containing an area of Four Hundred (400) SQ.M. and Three Hundred Fifty One (351) SQ.M.; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made and entered into by and among the HEIRS/VENDORS and VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the total sum of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 45, 000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the VENDEE the VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described PARCEL OF LAND only a portion of Eighty (80) square meters, more or less; Under Notary Public of Atty. Emelito J. Marquiño; as Per Doc. No. 428; Page No. 85; Book No. XV; Series of 2018. MDN: May 8, 15, & 22, 2018

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(NPA) rebels led them to the discovery of alleged NPA camp in their pursuit operations in Malimono town in Surigao del Norte on Saturday morning, a report from the military said. Brig. Gen. Nemesio Gacal, commander of the 402nd Army Brigade, said soldiers of the 30th Infantry Battalion conquered a huge NPA camp after in a 20-minute fire fight with the rebels believed to be part of Guerilla Front 16B Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee. Lt. Col. Allen Raymund Tomas, 30IB commanding officer, said troops were sent to the area after the candidates confided to them that rebels were allegedly extorting them with P15,000 each as “permit to campaign

in areas under the influence of the guerrilla movement.” “They are crying foul against this money-making scheme of the NPAs,” said Gacal, adding “through the information given to us, we were able to locate NPA camps, engaged them in a fire fight, and seized various war materials.” Recovered from the NPA camp were M16 rifle, six improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 10 backpacks, a hand grenade, seven hammocks, live ammunitions for AK-47 and M16 rifles, a Yaesu Icom radio, a sack of rice, medical supplies and subversive documents. A follow up pursuit operation has yielded more catch including the capture of two NPA rebels known as Larry Vergara, 48, a resident

of Mainit, Surigao del Norte and a certain Felipe Daragoza, a resident of Agusan del Sur. Seized from their possession were two two improvised explosive devices, an

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By: Naomi B. Gaje, Teacher-lll Salawagan Central Elementary School Salawagan,Quezon,Bukidnon

the meaningful way. Some people claim that teachers can be a significant force in creating a society that is healthy, peaceful and informed. They can also instill passion for learning that people carry for the rest of their lives. A passion for learning is an essential elements to progress especially in terms of innovation. Teachers

from NPA harassment and extortion activities. Hence I’m enjoining everyone to report to us without delay any information regarding the collection of PTC,” Gacal said.

By Edwin Fernandez PNA with Ferdinandh B. Cabrera MindaNews

Chief Supt. Graciano Mijares, PRO-Armm director, has ordered personnel of the Datu Odin Sinsuat municipal police and probers from the Maguindanao provincial police office to look deeper into the incident and solve the case immediately. Armm Governor Mujiv Hataman has condemned the attack and urged authorities to identify and arrest the suspects the soonest possible time. “Killings have no place in a functioning democracy. As the people prepare to exercise their democratic rights in the upcoming barangay elections, acts of violence committed against public servants carry a chilling effect that go against the very grain of what democratic institutions stand for,” Hataman said. The elder Yap, who believed she was the target of the attack, said she leaves everything to authorities to resolve the case.

Police official orders probe on ambush-slay of Armm nurse

Is Teaching A Noble Profession? Teaching has been considered a noble profession by people for various reasons, with one of the most common being the teacher help to educated future generations. More generally, some have described teachers as “agents of future” because they help people acquire the skills necessary to take on new challenges and contribute to the world

Icom radio charger, a pair of combat boots, an improvised homemade shotgun and P53,000 cash. “We will do our best in making sure that the 2018 barangay elections is free

have a very important role, responsibility to develop students hunger to acquire knowledge and seek understanding different from them, an apparatus of peace in the society. Since teaching is such an important and noble profession, teacher should not be shunned or neglected by the society which they serve an important interest.

DATU Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao--The Police Regional Office of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-Armm) has ordered an investigation into the ambush-slay of a government nurse here on Saturday night. Betsy Yap, a nurse of the Armm’s Humanitarian Emergency Assistance and Response Team (HEART), was killed in an ambush in Barangay Tenorio here. Two others were hurt in the ambush but her mom, South Upi Municipal Councilor Beatrice Yap, who was also in the same car, survived unhurt along with another town lawmaker, Reymundo Quinlat. Yap and her mother were traveling to Cotabato City from Barangay Tenorio when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle and fled on a motorbike.

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Embrace responsible journalism ON May 21-26, the media community of Cagayan de Oro will celebrate the 36th Press Freedom Week with the theme: Embrace responsible journalism. The theme will serve as a reminder to all and sundry in the light of the utter abuse of some self-proclaimed messiah of press freedom. The call of the hour is basically to discern by embracing with a heart the press club code ethics. Here is an excerpt of the Code of Ethics ratified by the Cagayan de Oro Press Club general assembly on December 22, 2001: “We shall be guided at all times by accuracy, fairness, independence and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform the public.

No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.’ —Sec. 4, Art. III of the Philippine Constitution We shall clearly distinguished comment or speculation from fact when practicing our craft. We shall avoid misrepresentation or deceit to obtain information for publication unless there is a clear case of public interest and the information cannot be obtained in any other way. We shall promptly correct mistakes and we are

obliged to provide a fair right to reply. We shall respect and observe the right to privacy except where there is significant public interest. We shall not engage in discrimination or stereotyping by placing undue emphasis on gender, religion, minority groups, sexual orientation, race, color, political conviction,

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culture or ethnic origin or physical or mental disability unless the description is in the public interest. We shall not normally identify victims of sexual assault or domestic violence or publish materials likely to lead the identification or public ridicule of victims of crime even when free by law to do so.” That said, responsible journalism is for the brave, but it must be enjoyed with full respect of the rule of law; where journalism ethics come into play in the See SOLONS, page 11

Political will for the people’s education

POLITICS and education should be interrelated. The leader in any country must be aware of the importance of education when he or she has a political power in his/ her country. Only can the best human resources boost the nation’s prosperity—we have to pay attention. Only the best quality people can change the nation’s life. Nelson Mandela stated strongly that Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. There have been so many facts in our lives throughout the world. Education has the power to bring the nations into the best lives when they are really qualified. I don’t know how many research articles I have reviewed so far. I cannot mention them one by one because I have never documented them. After I have reviewed, I returned them to the managing edi-

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tors of the international research journals. But, among those research articles, I also have found some findings that education is the significant factor for changing the human beings lives. When people are highly—qualified and educated, they tend to have more initiatives, creativities, and tactics to tackle their problems every day. If no solution is found, at least they can do another thing as sublimation.

On the contrary, when people have very low education throughout the country, they tend to make their problems accumulated. These accumulated problems have never been solved. This abundance of life burdens can lead themselves into the more dangerous chaos. When this condition is ignored by the top leader in the country, it will become the disastrous weapon to downgrade the whole nation. Finally, all the people live in chaotic and serious problems without knowing what solution to be taken. They are easily manipulated in political affairs. The situation above was highlighted by Nelson Mandela during his life when leading his nation in his country. For that reason, he bravely stated that education is the most power-

ful weapon we can use to change the world. Never ignore this political will, especially for the top leaders in the country. Politics and education are like the two sides of a coin. When one dominates this coin, while the other is ignored, meaning we stop to be the best nation. Instead, we live with the nation being left behind by other nations in the world. The top leaders should pay attention to all educational aspects in the country nationally. Priority can be emphasized on education plan and its grand design. Teachers and their prosperity become the priority. Other aspects can be paid attention, such as the best system and infrastructures supporting the education process. When the top leaders See POLITICAL, page 11

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

Greedy rich, suffering Filipinos LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life’…” (Jesus, our God and Savior, in Matthew 25:45-36, the Holy Bible). -oooMORE FILIPINOS ARE NO LONGER POOR? NONSENSE! Highly controversial, and mere nonsense. This is how I see the survey results being purveyed by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) pertaining to Filipinos who allegedly claim they are no longer poor. First, SWS clearly did not provide any standard by which the public will understand who are those who are no longer poor, and those are still impoverished.

It merely said, 58.2 percent of Filipino families are now claiming they are no longer poor. But, wait a minute, SWS. Who are to be considered poor? And who are those who are no longer poor? What was the standard you used to classify those who are still poor and those who are no longer poor? If more Filipinos are no longer poor, why is it that many of them are still residing in squatters’ areas? Why are many Filipinos still without their own residences, and why are those who claim they already have some kind of a roof over their heads actually endure pigsty-like surroundings, still unable to eat three square meals a day? Why do many still engage in drug peddling, jueteng, or other petty crimes, just to

earn measly sums? -oooAVERAGE MONTHLY SALARY OF FILIPINOS IS P842 ONLY: In an Internet website ((https://tradingeconomics.com/philippines/ wages), the report there was that the annual gross income of a Filipino worker in 2015 (which, as per the site’s clarification, also applied in 2018) amounted to only P10,113.00. If we break this down to 12 months, it would appear that the average monthly salary of the worker is only P842.75. The undeniable truth is that, this kind of a monthly salary can be considered for the poorest of the poor. Nothing can be purchased anymore with this P842.75 salary. If the worker is renting a room, and if he has at least two children, how can SWS say that this kind of a

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Filipino is no longer poor? I have no problem with SWS announcements (or announcements by any other agency, for that matter), which claim that more Filipinos are now saying they are no longer poor, for as long as those announcements reflect what is happening in the ground. If one respondent in the survey of the SWS happened to be enjoying above average income, that would be okay, but announcements portraying a rosy picture for many others would constitute an insult to those who are still very poor. -oooSee GREEDY, page 11

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Solon to PDEA: Bare names of village execs on drug watch list A L AWMAKER at the House of Representatives called on t h e P h i l ippi n e Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to disclose the names of barangay (village) officials who are on the government’s drug watch list. Iligan City Rep. Frederick Siao said it is high time for PDEA to reveal the list and the reasons those barangay officials are on that list to inform

the public and give the officials allegedly involved a fair chance to respond to the allegations. “Nas a an na ang listahan ng mga umano’y 289 na barangay officials na s ang kot s a i l l e g a l drugs? (Where is the list of barangay officials linked to illegal drugs?) If the PDEA does have such a list, then now is the time to disclose that list,” Siao said.

“Now is not the t ime for PDEA to lose credibility over this matter. What is PDEA waiting for? Reveal the list as it is now,” he added. Siao was pertaining to reports that t h e re are 2 8 9 b a rangay officials in the “narco-list” of President Ro drigo R. Duterte. He a l s o q u o t e d PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino as claiming that out

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of the 24,424 drugaffected barangays, 15,290 were classified as “slightly affected,” 9,089 were “moderately affected,” while 45 barangays were “seriously affected.” “The shortest list is that of the 45 barangays ‘seriously affected’. That is one list the people can e a s i l y u n d e r s t an d because it is not too long. Where is that list? Reveal that also,” Siao said. (PNA)

May 8, 2018

Social pension for senior citizens, “Delayed” By Eloy Rafanan

ILIGAN City – Social pension for senior citizens in the city suffered from inconvenience after the significant delay on the release of the budget from the national authority of the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD). According to Councilor Petronilo “Noli”Pardillo, Chairman of the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs, the release for the payouts on the social pensions should have been on the first week of April but technicalities in the process,

deferred the release. The budget comes from the national office and would then, be sent here in the city through Land Bank of the Philippines whom then, would notify the City Hall about the designated budget. There will be payouts for Senior Citizens whose surnames starts with letters “A” and “B” this first week of May, Pardillo added regarding the local program. Pardillo also added that he, together with OSCA (Office of the Senior Citizen’s Affairs) is working hard to gather more and more social pensioners here in the city.

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resi d ent Rodrigo Duterte o n S a t u r d a y, May 5, thanked the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its key role in supporting projects in the country, especially in Mindanao, as he renewed his

commitment to improve the plight of ordinar y Filipinos through massive infrastructure development with assistance from major financial institutions and investors. In his keynote speech during the 51st Annual

Financial Literacy Program or Salary Increased? By: Arnold D. Tagud Teacher III- Dalag-ayan Elementary School Libona Dsitrict I

One of the hot issue today in the Department of Education is the recently announce via television on the Financial Literacy Program for the teachers in the Philippines to improve their financial capability. The secretary urges the teachers to be financial literate because they will be an example of the students who will soon count financial literacy among subjects taken by students, in compliance with the RA No. 10922 known as Economic and Financial Literacy Act and RA No. 10679 also known as Youth Entrepreneur Act. This might be an insult to all teachers in the Philippines who wanted to live a life for their family and children. Where teachers be accused of financially illiterate if he/she wanted to send their children in college and universities of (3) three or (4) four for pursuing their dreams to have a better life and for their future. Will the teacher be accused of financial illiterate if he/ she is only one who is working for the family? Before the Free Education Act for tertiary level comes into realization, where the teachers went to incurred their children in school, college and universities? Is the government offered the free tuition before? The root of all these was because they wanted to give a better life not for themselves but for their children and family. Does the government and the Department gave their best to insure the quality living of teachers in the Philippines by increasing their salary, same as the other department today? Not at all, not a priority.

It is also true that teachers upended with below a mandated take home pay of 4,000 a month because again teachers serves unselfishly towards his family, children and students often comes to school with empty stomach. Yes there was a school-based feeding program (SBFP) initiated by the government but it was downloaded very near to closing of the school year. So teachers have to cater these children because at the end it will be the teachers problems-solution will take into credit. Some may not be same with the others, but mostly… Financial Literacy Program might be good for the teachers but for now the teachers’ salary must be increased, reduced the number of private lending institution accredited by DepEd, 10,000 across the board increased for teachers, provide overtime pay, free health services, higher cost of living allowance, investigate the ATM sanla schemes, it will divulges teachers in doing so. So to have a win-win situation out from the issue today, increase of teachers salary now and followed immediately the financial literacy program as urges by the Secretary. That might be fair in all sides. Let a solution be a solution, not to elevate more problems.

Me e t i n g of t h e As i a n Development Bank held at the EDSA Shangri-La, the President thanked the ADB, whose headquarters is in Manila, for its c ont i nu ou s a s s i s t an c e to t he Ph i l ippi ne s’ development initiatives. “Over the years, the ADB has e volve d into a persevering ally and for mi d able p ar t ner of the Philippines as it zigzagged its way towards sustainable and enduring growth and development,” the President said. “The fact that several de cades ago, t he ADB chose the Philippines as its headquarters in this part of the world continues to inspire and suffuse us with immeasurable pride,” he said. “Your presence since t h e n i s pro of of you r faith in the capacity of the Philippines to exorcise its financial and economic demons. Your contribution to our country’s development is too evident to be ignored, and we cannot thank you enough for that,” he added. The President noted that over the past two years, the Philippines’ gross domestic products NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of ANNE PAJO who died on September 17, 2007 at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, that the said deceased left her share with our house and lot located at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, and more particularly described as follows to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 5, Block 12, PSC-10009858, being a portion of Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, and Lot 1., Block 6, PSD10-009099), containing the technical description under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-64347, declared under Tax Declaration No. 070484.” Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION WITH CONFIRMITY OF SALE; made and entered into by and among the DANTE B. PAJO; That I hereby confirmed that I sold the above described property to ERNESTO BEROL BONGADO JR. and I hereby request the Register of Deeds, to issue a new Transfer Certificate of Title in the name of him; Under Notary Public of Atty. Emelito J. Marquiño; as Per Doc. No. 418; Page No. 83; Book No. X; Series of 2013. MDN: May 8, 15, & 22, 2018

(GDP) growth rate ave r a ge d 6 . 8 p e rc e nt , with a target to sustain a growth rate of seven percent in the next few years. “This will enable us to achieve and sustain our goal of bringing down the poverty rate to only 1 4 p e r c e nt b y 2 0 2 2 ,” he said, noting that his administration’s goal is not just to further develop the economy but to make sure that it trickles down to the masses. D ut e r t e s ai d a ke y element to ensure sustainable growth is through a massive infrastructure program. “Build, build, and build and we Link and link and link — that is the battle cry of the moment. Build and link all these islands and all communities so that united in purpose

and acting as one, we will bring our infrastructure base to match or even surpass those of the neighboring economies. T h at w i l l a l l ow u s to [compete] for investments on even or more attractive terms,” Duterte said. He also noted the need to fix the t ransp or t at ion system and stop corruption, and continue the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. He also said his administration will focus its development on Mindanao, which has been neglected by the central government for decades. “ Wi t h t h e m a s s i v e i n f r a s t r u c tu re investments, we expect Mindanao to lead in the nation’s growth. These i nv e s t m e n t s s h a l l b e accompanied by intensive

efforts and reforms in governance,” Duterte said. “ To r e a l i z e o u r potentials, we have to extract the wealth from the earth’s bosom. Thus, we shall continue to rely on the Asian Development Bank for financial assistance, be it in the form of loans or grants,” he said. A DB h a s b e e n on e of the country’s source of d e vel opme nt f u nd. Records show that as of D e c e mb e r 2 0 1 7 , A DB is t he c ou nt r y ’s t h i rd largest source of official development assistance (ODA) with 14 active loans and 17 grants. Cumulative assistance to the Philippines has reached 213 public sector loans amounting to $16.85 billion. The public sector loans amounting to 28 g r ant s s t an d at $ 8 2 . 6 million. PND

What are the Effects of Solid Waste Management? By : Naomi B. Gaje, Teacher –lll Salawagan Central Elementary School Salawagan,Quezon, Bukidnon

Proper solid waste management reduces health risk to the public and lessens adverse environmental impacts such as in air, water, and land pollution. Solid waste is generated on a daily basis of bulk quantities.The source of solid waste include inorganic household waste, toxic chemicals from industrial plants, agricultural waste and medicine waste. Proper solid waste management techniques should be implemented to avoid transmission of

infectious disease. Some common practices that average person can do especially the government is to implement the proper disposal of waste include the segregation of waste into biodegreable and nonbiodegreable matter. Improper waste disposal can cause soil, water and air pollution. Industrial pollution can negatively affect public health by distributing harmful chemicals into water, air and the soil. Effects of pollution on earth include environment

deterioration impacts in the health living organism, global warming and depletion of Ozone layer. Proper disposal of trash in the home and in the community is one way to reduce water pollution, trash pet waste, and other debris littering streets may eventually flow into lakes and rivers via gutters. Today, everyone in the community is now aware of the proper disposal of solid waste which is also implemented by the government and also in school.

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Drug- Free Workplace MICHAEL B. VILLAROSA, JR. Teacher I Alubijid Central School

Illegal drugs is one of the prevalent problems in our society. Many people are involved and engaged in drugs even government officials. Drug is ver y rampant. There are students who are involved and serve as runners, the one who is task to deliver the drugs. They are convinced because it is aneasy money for them. The situation becomes worst and the president found it very alarming. As a result, mandator y drug testing evolved in all government agencies. Operation Tokhang for Drug pushers and users started. There were series of raids and buy bust operations wherein many were get caught and plenty of illegal drugs were confiscated. President Duterte is very much concern of the future of this younger generation and totally worried on what might be the future of this country. That’s why he is so serious about his Anti -drug Campaign.

In connection to this the Department of Education created a policy as stipulated in Deped Order no.37 s. 2017 which deals with a Drug Free Workplace Policy. This policy aims to promote a safe and healthy work environment in DepEd workplace and schools free from the use of dangerous drugs, to safeguard the health safety and welfare of its employees, And to reduce health and safety risks to our learners and to the public. This includes Drug testing program of the Department of Education. To comply such order, Alubijid Central School conducted its’ orienta-

tion about Department of Education Drug-Free workplace policy. The orientation started at 3’o’ clock in the afternoon and ended at 5:00 pm. Held at the grade III classroom. The speakers of the said orientation was no other than our Principal Dr. Edna Albaran together with her assistant Mr. Jovanie J. Bongcayao. They were able to discuss thoroughly the topics. The parents were interested since they find it very informative and important. They also supported the program for the good of their children. DepEd Order No.37 s.2017 is a policy on DrugFre e Wor kpl a c e. T h i s

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CCE-0020-2018 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that VENNES ALBIA-APOSTOL has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from "Male" to "Female" in the Certificate of Live Birth of VENNES BALBOA ALBIA at Poblacion, Matanao, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Roberto C. Albia and Vilma D. Balboa. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 18, 2018. MDN: May 8 & 15, 2018

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. IRMA SURALTA VALCORZA - ABALORIO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ERMA” to “MA. IRMA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ERMA SURALTA VALCORZA who was born on FEBRUARY 3, 1971 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are GREGORIO DALAPAG VALCORZA and REBECCA QUINO SURALTA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 13, 2018. MDN: May 8 & 15, 2018

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In compliance with the publication requirement OCRG Memorandum circular No. 2013-1 guidelines in the implementation of the administrative order no. 1. Series of 2012 noticed is hereby served to the public that TINDUGADATO R. LIMGAS has filed with the office petition correction the first name from HASSAN to ASNAWI whose parents are father TINDUGADATO R. LIMGAS Mother CAYAMONA PAUTIN LIMGAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 21, 2018.

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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD HELD ON APRIL 19, 2018 AT THE SP SESSION HALL, KIDAPAWAN CITY. PRESENT: Hon. BERNARDO F. PIÑOL, JR. Hon. JIVY ROE C. BOMBEO Hon. FRANCIS E. PALMONES, JR. Hon. GREGORIO S. LONZAGA Hon. RUBY P. SISON Hon. MA. ESTELA E. LAMATA Hon. LEE MICHAEL A. RUALO Hon. MARITESS B. MALALUAN Hon. PETER D. SALAC Hon. ALAN S. AMADOR Hon. GASBAMEL REY D. SUELAN Hon. RADIN O. IGWAS ON LEAVE: Hon. JUDITH G. NAVARRA

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ORDINANCE NO. 18-1213 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE CEMETERY CODE OF KIDAPAWAN CITY AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION, FEES AND CHARGES. Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session, that: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS ARTICLE I TITLE, SCOPE AND DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 1. TITLE. This Code shall be known as “CEMETERY CODE OF KIDAPAWAN CITY.” SECTION 2. SCOPE. This Code provides policy direction in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and issuances relative to the administration and operation of private and public cemeteries in Kidapawan City. SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS. As used herein, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

forty-eight (48) hours after the death.

c) The remains shall be interred in accordance with the rules and regulations for the interment in the cemetery.

d) The cost of burial of the dead shall be borne by the family or nearest kin.

e) The burial of remains in the cemeteries in Kidapawan City shall not be prohibited on account of race, nationality, religion or political persuasion.

f) If the person who issues a death certificate has reason to believe or suspect that the cause of death was due to violence or crime, he/she shall immediately notify the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation. In this case the deceased shall not be buried until permission is obtained from the City Prosecutor. If the City Prosecutor is not available, the permission shall be obtained from the Trial Courts Judge, City Mayor or the City Chief of Police.

g) When the cause of death is a dangerous communicable disease as determined by the City Health Office or the Department of Health (DOH), the remains shall be buried within twelve (12) hours after death. The remains shall not be taken to any place of public assembly. Only the adult members of the family of the deceased may be permitted to attend the burial.

SECTION 6. DISINTERMENT/EXHUMATION REQUIREMENTS. Pursuant to Chapter XX, Section 92 of PD No. 856 disinterment of remains is subject to the following conditions, to wit: (a) Permission to disinter remains of persons who died of non-dangerous communicable diseases may be granted after a burial period of three years. (b) Permission to disinter remains of person who died of dangerous communicable diseases may be granted after a burial period of five years. (c) Disinterment of remains covered in paragraphs “a” and “b” of this Section may be permitted within a shorter time than that prescribed in special cases, subject to the approval of the Regional Director concerned or his duly authorized representative. (d) In all cases of disinterment, the remains shall be disinfected and placed in a durable and sealed container prior to their final disposal.” In addition to the above-quoted conditions, the hereunder provisions shall also be required before disinterment/exhumation of remains: a) Requirement for the disinterment or exhumation of remains: 1. Payment of Exhumation Permit Fee at the Office of the City Treasurer 2. Death Certificate 3. Exhumation/disinterment and transfer permits shall be secured from the City Health Office and the exhumation/disinterment of remains shall be under the supervision of the City Health Officer. 4. The remains after exhumation shall be disinfected and placed in a sealed coffin case or box/hermetically sealed container, and properly identified as to the name of the deceased, date and cause of death and place of previous interment. 5. Reburial permit shall be secured at the place of re-interment. 6. Other exhumation expenses shall be borne by the nearest kin.

a) CEMETERY – is a place, public or private, where the remains of dead people are buried or interred as authorized by law.

b) PUBLIC CEMETERY – Cemeteries owned, managed and administered by the local government.

c) PRIVATE CEMETERY – cemeteries owned, managed and administered by private entities.

d) INTERMENT – an act or ceremony of interring or burying a dead person.

e) COMMITTEE – the Committee on City Cemetery created hereunder.

f) EXHUMATION or DISINTERMENT – the removal of the remains from the grave or place of interment.

Immediately upon exhumation, the remains shall be disinfected and after investigation by the authorities concerned shall have been completed, the same shall be re-buried at the authorized burial place.

g) GRAVE MARKER – tablet made of marble, stone or concrete, wherein which the name, birthdate and date of death of the deceased is engraved, to mark a grave.

h) NICHE – a structure constructed purposely for the interment of remains of adults and children.

SECTION 7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER. Pursuant to Section 19 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter XXI of PD No. 856, the Local Health Officer (City Health Officer) shall:

i) URN NICHE – niches constructed in the cemetery purposely for the urns containing cremated remains.

j) REMAINS – body of a dead person

k) PUBLIC ASSEMBLY – gathering of a group of people in a certain place to honor the dead, such as cemetery, chapel, and church.

l) PD No. 856 – Presidential Decree No. 856, otherwise known as the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines. CHAPTER 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE II BURIAL GROUNDS, BURIAL AND DISINTERMENT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4. BURIAL GROUNDS. Pursuant to Chapter XXI, Section 90 of PD No. 856, the following Burial Ground requirements shall be enforced, to wit:

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to bury remains in places other than those legally authorized in conformity with the provisions of Chapter XXI of PD No. 856. b. A burial ground shall at least be 25 meters distant from any dwelling house and no house shall be constructed within the same distance from any burial ground. c. No burial ground shall be established within 50 meters from either side of a river or within 50 meters from any source of water supply.

SECTION 5. BURIAL REQUIREMENTS. The burial of remains shall be subject to the following requirements:

a) No remains shall be buried without a death certificate. However, for reasons of religious belief and practice, a burial permit may be sufficient and necessary for burial but shall strictly follow the requirement under paragraph (c) of this section. In such case, however, the death certificate must be secured by the family or next of kin after the burial. The death certificate shall be issued by the attending physician.

However, in the absence of an attending physician, Section 19 (19.2) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter XXI of Presidential Decree No. 856 provides that the Local (City) Health Officer shall “issue the death certificate in the absence of an attending physician.”

b) The basis of the death certificate shall be the verification report executed by the nurses, sanitary inspectors, midwives, or the duly authorized health personnel of the Office of the City Health Officer assigned in the concerned barangay. The verification report shall state the circumstances surrounding the death shall be reported to the City Health Officer within

b) Disinterment of remains may be permitted within a shorter time than the prescribed period in special cases such as requested by the court, police, or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Permit to exhume for medico-legal purposes may be granted under the following conditions: 1. Request from proper authorities to exhume remains for medico-legal purposes; 2. Death Certificate has been issued and registered with the City Civil Registrar; 3. Exhumation permits had been secured; 4. Only proper authorities (e.g. medico-legal officer, City Health Officer) and persons authorized to be present in the exhumation and investigation shall be allowed;

a) Recommend to the local health authority the suspension and revocation of sanitary permit for funeral establishments. b) Issue the death certificate in the absence of an attending physician. c) Recommend to the local health authority the issuance of transit, burial and transfer and exhumation permits. d) Supervise the exhumation of remains for medico-legal cases. e) Evaluate and inspect the compliance of funeral establishments with these implementing rules and regulations. f) Issue sanitary order to funeral establishments for non-compliance with these rules and regulations; and g) Perform autopsy and dissection of remains as the need arises.

SECTION 8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF KIDAPAWAN. Pursuant to Section 20 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter XXI of PD No. 856, the City Government of Kidapawan, shall: a. Reserve appropriate tracts of lands under their jurisdiction, for cemeteries subject to approval of regional health directors concerned. b. Utilize judiciously grants, gifts, bequest of property or financial donations for the establishment or improvement of cemeteries. c. Close cemeteries under their jurisdiction subject to the approval of the regional health director. d. Prepare quarterly cemetery reports and have these available upon request. e. Provide adequate forms for the enforcement of Presidential Decree No. 856. SECTION 9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGIONAL HEALTH DIRECTOR. Pursuant to Chapter XXI, Section 99 of PD No. 856, the Regional Health Director shall: a) Act on applications for the establishment of burial grounds; and, b) Close any burial ground which is a menace to public health. CHAPTER 3 KIDAPAWAN CITY PUBLIC CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS SECTION 10. COMMITTEE ON CITY CEMETERY. There shall be created a Committee on City Cemetery whose composition, functions and duties shall be as follows: a) Composition. The Committee shall be composed of the following: Chairman : City Mayor Members : SP Chairperson, Committee on Health and Sanitation City Administrator City Health Officer City Legal Officer City Engineer City Treasurer City Planning and Development Coordinator See ordinance, page 9

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b) Powers and Functions. The Committee shall exercise the following powers and functions: 1. To formulate the policies, guidelines, implementing rules and regulations pursuant to this Code. 2. To recommend the prices of burial lots, and other fees and charges in the City Public Cemetery, subject to the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod; 3. To recommend for the classification, reclassification, designation and/or re-designation of interment areas in the public cemetery; and, 4. To perform other similar functions for the effective and efficient implementation of this Ordinance

SECTION 17. FEES AND CHARGES IN PUBLIC CEMETERIES IN THE BARANGAYS. Fees and charges in public cemeteries established in the barangays shall be prescribed by the Barangay Government through an ordinance, subject to the review and validation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. ARTICLE VII PRIVATE CEMETERIES AND MEMORIAL PARKS IN KIDAPAWAN CITY SECTION 18. ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIVATE CEMETERIES AND MEMORIAL PARKS. Establishment of Cemeteries and Memorial Parks shall be governed by the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board pursuant to Article IV Section (c) of Executive Order No. 648 and shall be administered by the owners, who shall also prescribe the charges and fees thereat. ARTICLE VIII PROHIBITED ACTS

SECTION 11. ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS:

a) The Office of the City Mayor shall have the supervision and control of the administration, operation and maintenance of the public cemetery, and shall see to it that the provisions of ordinances governing the cemetery are strictly enforced and complied with. b) There shall be a security personnel employed by the City Government to ensure the safety and security of the cemetery and its facilities. c) The City Public Cemetery shall be opened from 6:00 o’clock in the morning to 6:00 o’clock in the evening. No person shall be allowed to enter the cemetery after the prescribed hours of operation, except for justifiable reasons and/or upon the permission issued by the Office of the City Mayor or City Health Officer. d) The family or next of kin of the deceased is required to place a grave marker, at their expense, on the niches within three (3) months from the date of interment at the Kidapawan City Public Cemetery, indicating the name, date of birth and date of death. e) There shall be a Contract to be executed and entered into by and between the City Government of Kidapawan and the next of kin providing for conditions and provisions on the use of the cemetery niches.

SECTION 19. PROHIBITED ACTS. The following acts shall be prohibited in the premises of the cemeteries, whether public or private, in Kidapawan City:

a) Burial, re-burial, disinter, exhume and/or transfer of remains without the necessary permit issued by the City Health Officer, unless otherwise allowed by an ordinance or any appurtenant law,

b) Defacing, vandalizing, desecrating or otherwise causing destruction or damage to any grave, burial lot, niche, building, facility and/or other structures within the cemetery.

c) Bringing or carrying of firearms and other weapons, or indiscreet display of deadly weapon, within the premises of the cemetery, unless otherwise allowed or authorized by law.

d) Bringing of beer, liquor, and other alcoholic beverages inside the cemetery.

ARTICLE IV LOT AND NICHE CLASSIFICATIONS AND DISPOSAL

e) Use or bringing of videoke, karaoke or any “sing-along” equipment, or other musical instrument, except for public address system and equipment actually used for burial rites.

SECTION 12. KIDAPAWAN CITY PUBLIC CEMETERY LOT CLASSIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION. There shall be standard niches, adult and children bone niches and urn niches to be constructed by the City Government of Kidapawan, through the Office of the City Engineer.

f) Peddling or selling inside the cemetery.

g) Cutting or mutilating trees, picking up flowers and fruits of any tree or plant.

h) Littering or otherwise disposing of garbage in unauthorized area/s.

i) Urinating and defecating in the cemetery other than in the designated areas.

For purposes of identification and reference, niches shall be numbered consecutively with corresponding block numbers in accordance with the plan prepared by the City Engineering Office and approved by the Sanggunian and validated by the HLURB. Burial lots and niches shall have the following dimensions: a. Niches (Standard niches) – 0.90m. X 0.90m. X 2.10m. - 10 rows at 3 levels high. b. Adult’s Bone Niche – 0.60m. X 0.30m. X 1m. - Single (12 rows at 3 levels high) - Double (24 rows at 3 levels high) c. Children’s Bone Niche – 0.40m. X 0.40m. X 0.60m. - Single (15 rows at 3 levels high) - Double (30 rows at 3 levels high) d. Urn Niche – 0.40m. X 0.40m. X 0.40m. - 6 rows at 4 levels high

SECTION 13. SEGREGATION OF MUSLIM BURIAL GROUNDS. An area of 6,511.42 square meters, more or less, shall be segregated and be utilized as Burial Ground of the Muslim Community. SECTION 14. MANNER OF DISPOSAL AND USE OF BURIAL LOTS IN KIDAPAWAN CITY PUBLIC CEMETERY. The manner of disposal and use of the burial lots shall be as follows:

a) Burial lots and niches shall be disposed only for immediate and actual use. Reservation of lots and niches shall not be allowed.

b) STANDARD NICHES. Standard Niches shall be constructed by the City Government of Kidapawan. Burial expenses, such as grave marker and funeral services shall be borne by the family of the deceased.

c) BONE NICHES. Bone niches shall be constructed by the City Government of Kidapawan purposely for the bones of the dead who are buried for at least six (6) years. Bone niches are classified into Adult Bone Niche and Children Bone Niche. Upon application for Burial Permit for Standard Niche, the family of the deceased may opt to pay for the bone niche in advance fully or on installment basis.

d) URN NICHES. Urn niches shall be constructed by the City Government of Kidapawan purposely for the urns of cremated remains. ARTICLE V FEES/CHARGES

SECTION 15. FEES. There shall be fees and charges imposed by the City Government of Kidapawan at the Kidapawan City Public Cemetery, to wit:

a. Standard Niches b. Adult’s Bone Niche c. Children’s Bone Niche d. Urn Niche e. Burial Permit Fee f. Exhumation Permit Fee

PhP 5,000.00 PhP 1,500.00 PhP 1,500.00 PhP 500.00 PhP 300.00 PhP 250.00

After the expiry of the six-year period in the Standard Niches, the next of kin shall, in coordination with the City Government, transfer the remains to a bone niche or to the common mass grave. All fees shall be payable at the Office of the City Treasurer or at the cemetery sites where personnel officially designated and authorized by the said office as collecting agents are stationed. SECTION 16. WELFARE FUND. There shall be an initial amount of One Million Pesos (PhP1,000,000.00) allocated by the City Government of Kidapawan to subsidize the financial assistance for the indigent citizens of Kidapawan City. Such financial assistance shall be granted to indigent families duly identified and certified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office and shall be used to pay the standard niches at the Kidapawan City Public Cemetery. This fund shall be used as a revolving fund for the purpose. ARTICLE VI PUBLIC CEMETERIES IN THE BARANGAYS SECTION 16. ADMINISTRATION. Public Cemeteries established in the barangays of Kidapawan City shall be administered by the respective barangay government in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board and

CHAPTER 4 FINAL PROVISIONS a. For violation of Paragraphs “a”, or “b” of Section 19 of this Ordinance

Imprisonment of One (1) month to six (6) months or fine of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00) or both, at the discretion of the court

a.1. In addition, for violation of Paragraph “b” of Section 19 of this Ordinance

Cause the repair of the damaged structure/s or reimburse the expenses incurred for the repair of the same.

b. For violation of Paragraph “c” of Section 19 of this Ordinance

Imprisonment of One (1) month to six (6) months or fine of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00) or both at the discretion of the court.

c. Violation of Paragraph “d” to “i” of Section 19 of this Ordinance

Imprisonment of one (1) day, or a fine of not less than One Thousand Pesos (PhP1,000.00) but not more than Three Thousand Pesos (PhP3,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.

d. Violation of Section 4 Paragraph “a” of this Ordinance.

Closure, temporary or permanent of the cemeteries/ memorial parks, funeral and embalming establishments or may be persecuted before the court of justice as provided for in Section 103 (a) and (b) of the said Presidential Decree per Section 21.4 of the Internal Rules and Regulations of Chapter XXI of PD No. 856.

SECTION 20. PENALTY CLAUSE SECTION 21. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. In case any provision of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, those which are not affected thereby shall remain effective and enforceable. SECTION 22. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, rules and regulations or part thereof, in conflict with or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 23. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the provisions of Chapter III, Section 59 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991.” DATE ENACTED: March 19, 2018 -oooOoo I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the above-quoted ordinance as duly approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod during its Regular Session held on April 19, 2018.

NIMFA R. INITAN Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED:

BERNARDO F. PIÑOL, JR. Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer

APPROVED:

JOSEPH A. EVANGELISTA City Mayor Date: _______________ April 25, 2018 MDN: MAY 8, 2018

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AVAO CITY -- Amid the continued harassment activities of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Davao region’s hinterlands, the Philippine Army further strengthened its Community Support Program to discourage more people from supporting the communist movement.

This resulted in the mass surrender of 194 members of the underground mass organization in Barangay Tagugpo, Pantukan, Compostela Valley province and the turnover of 31 assorted firearms. “This brings another significant development in our continuing campaign (against the CPP-NPA),” said Capt. Jerry Lamosao, the spokesperson of the 10th Infantr y Division based in Tuburan, Mawab, Compostela Valley on Sunday. As part of community support program, the army team holds a mass surrender campaign to include lectures and indoctrination as part of their deradicalization process. In sustaining the gains against the NPA, Lamosao

said the government troops from the 66th Infantry Brigade continue to conduct focused military operations against the NPA’s Guerilla Front 25. He cited the operation on May 1 when the troops encountered the rebels in Sitio Hanginan, Barangay Langawisan in Maragusan town that resulted in the capture of one M14 rifle and one M79 grenade launcher and several war materiel. Lamosao said the operation prompted the rebels to be dislodged from the area and consolidate their forces with other threat units. “They have been monitored evading government troops and consolidating their forces,” he said. According to the La-

DAVAO CITY -- The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) is embarking on the mapping of heritage, people, events, and sites across the country as basis in coming with a registry of national cultural pride. NCCA chairperson Virgilio Almario on Friday said this is one investment of the Commission under the Duterte administration. He said the project was already presented to the President Rodrigo Duterte who has given his support

to the cultural mapping. Although he did not mention how much the mapping activity would entail, Almario said there are so many things to do under the project. Once completed, “we can have thousands of items in the list that we can be proud of and promote them not only in our country but throughout the world,” he said. Almario admitted the project cannot be done in two years but there is a special group that will

During the Labor Day rally in Davao City, the City Social Services and Development Office set up a child-friendly tent nearby where militant parents joining the protest action could leave their children behind. At the tent were toys and social workers providing story-telling sessions for the kids. mindanews photo by manman dejeto

mosao, the massive consolidation of two NPA units was monitored in Sitio Calinawan, Barangay Rizal, Manay, Davao

Oriental prompting the troops to launch a combat operation to block the possible withdrawal of GF25 to Barangay Langawisan,

Maragusan. “The 66IB is doing what your army is ought to do. We are here to protect the peace, and ensure an

insurgency-resilient community for our people,” said Lt. Col. Palmer Parungao, the commander of the 66IB. PNA

handle it. The scope also depends on the research agenda that will be formed during the national conference in October 2018. “Once the res earch agenda for our cultural heritage will be done then we will know how much is the cost and the work we will do,” he said. As the countr y celebrates this month the National Heritage Month 2018, Almario said NCCA is also embarking on the re-education and re-orientation about the Philippines

since its colonization. In current times, Almario said: “We want to recover our memory from the past. We want to recover our memory because we want to rediscover our pride as we have a very glorious time before just as Andres Bonifacio who instigated our national revolution against colo-

nialism.” Towards the end of the month, NCCA will be showing the Ragin di Bantigue, a Maranao epic at SM Davao Center. A traveling exhibit will be launched in Tagum City next week. This will highlight the ‘Heritage Churches’ and an on-tour Heritage Preservation will

take place in Zambales’ different sites like San Andres Apostol Church or Masinloc Church recently declared as a National Cultural Treasure, and Casa San Miguel. The “Journeys on Galleon,” a theater production written and directed by Floy Quintos is also one to look forward to. PNA

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service.

JOYCE ANN C. BALOCA, Case No. R11-EV-UV-2018-4-941 Petitioner. (2015-XI-00941)

EMELIO A. GALORIO, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2018-5-1392 Petitioner. (2003-XI-01392)

ESTER G. NAVALES, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2018-4-1315 Petitioner. (2003-XI-01315)

NCCA embarks on mapping heritage sites, people, events

NOTICE OF HEARING Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a AIRCONDITION UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY- COTABATO and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on May 25, 2018. In the petition filed on April 27, 2018, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MAY 21, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 30th day of April 2018 at Davao City.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV MDN: May 8, 2018

NOTICE OF HEARING Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: ROSALINA III, IWWHA- ROXAS AVENUE and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on September 22, 2018. In the petition filed on May 3, 2018, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on May 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 4th day of May 2018 at Davao City. (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV MDN: May 8, 2018

NOTICE OF HEARING Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: PANACAN VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on August 29, 2018. In the petition filed on April 26, 2018, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on May 21, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 27th day of April 2018 at Davao City.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV MDN: May 8, 2018

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exercise of the sacred duty as purveyors of truth and justice. Responsible journalism therefore is complying with the law and it solely means that the law applies to everyone. And the law must be applied the same regardless of race, gender, status or any other consideration. Press freedom is for the brave who complies with the law, because no one is above the law. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

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delay all these projects, they forget the real foundation how to change the world. They forget the reality, how to change their people’s lives into better condition. Teachers are the first rank among other professions. If there were no teachers previously, there would be no president, ministers, doctors, policemen, generals, and many other professions. All other professions existing today were due to their teachers. If they had not been educated, they could not be there today. In other words, education is the starting point to create any professions. So, what Nelson Mandela stated, is absolutely true. There is nothing to be denied. The truth that cannot be denied should be used for choosing the priority in any policy of the top leaders. By having the best quality of human resources, we can lead the country much more easily. They can understand what vision and mission the top leaders communicate to them. On the contrary, when we have only the low level quality of human resources, we will always find a lot of hurdles to boost the national development. Politics is the basis for producing the policies while education is the top priority among those policies. This means that there is no more reason to delay the programs dealing with all the educational aspects for boosting the national development. ••• Editor’s Note: Dr. Djuwari is the managing editor of the research journal and book division, STIE Perbanas Surabaya; editor of some reputable international academic journals; the advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia. He is also the president of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

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GREEDY RICH, SUFFERING FILIPINOS: Many will say that Filipinos will have no one else to blame except themselves for their impoverished conditions.

Many justifications can be advanced to support this view, and they could actually be correct. The truth is undeniable, however. The true reason for the widespread poverty among our countrymen is the pervading greed on the part of many of the rich and the powerful. The rich deliberately controls the big businesses in the country, many of which have even literally killed the small enterprises in which Filipinos used to excel, and from which they have been deriving their livelihood for a long time. What is painful here is this: the rich are refusing to share their wealth and the wealth of the nation with their poor countrymen. There is only one thing that the rich should be reminded of: what would profit a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose his soul? If the rich truly believe in God, they should not forget that, come judgment time, they who did not help alleviate the poverty and suffering of the poor would be punished in the eternal hell of fire and worms, bringing to punishment not only themselves but even their children to the fourth generation. -oooFOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@ yahoo.com, or post your concerns at www.facebook. com/attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

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public administration is an edge over his opponents. He is an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) for 17 years molding his life for his next career as a politician. One of his platforms is to minimize if not to eradicate the problem of illegal drugs where youth are the victims, destroying the community and wreck the family relations. He said the youth has a big role and responsibility in their community, family for the development of this country. Macabantog said he is after of the welfare of the youth as they are considered the hope of our nation and they should be guided to be responsible citizens of this country. His advice to the aspiring candidates who are running for Barangay chairmen and Sangguniang Kabataan in the upcoming elections who were implicated by the authorities to be in the narco lists to first clear their names before running in public services. “If I will be elected as barangay chairman of my barangay, I will religiously perform my duties and responsibilities as public ser-

vant religiously according to my platforms,” Macabantog said. Macabantog said he is supporting Duterte administration, especially in the campaign against illegal drugs and corruption as his other platforms. (A report from Ric Clet and Mariz Revales)

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local government units, Commission on Elections (Comelec), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other government agencies held. In Pantar town, the peace covenant was signed by candidates seeking to be elected or re-elected in their respective posts and vowed for free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible elections. Meanwhile, an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) for 17 years and a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, Hashim Macabantog went home and try his luck in politics and look after the welfare of the youth in his barangay. Macabantog said the signing of peace covenant is laudable for the candidates to be aware and avoid against violating election laws. He said his town particularly in Barangay East Kalilangan is deprived of water and electricity since he was still in his youth. In his message, Capt. Jovane Roble, commanding officer of the 42nd Mechanized Infantry Company of the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, said that the AFP and the PNP would not hesitate to make erring candidates suffer the consequences of violations. He warned anybody who would disrupt the conduct of elections and resort to vote buying will be arrested. He assured the voting public that his troops with the augmentation troops of the scout rangers are ready to respond to any untoward incidents that may erupt any time before and during the conduct of elections. He said the PNP and the AFP personnel will continue to be non- partisan and 24-hour to serve and cater complaints in the conduct of the elections. In Balo-i town, Captain Roble reiterated his message to the voters and candidates for SK and Barangay Chairmen as he appealed to the candidates to promote peaceful, free, honest, credible and orderly conduct of elections as he expressed confidence that the synchronized election will be transparent. Mayor Elias Ali of Baloi called on other elected officials to adhere to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) directive to keep the May 14 polls free from political intervention, and ensure the honest and peaceful elections. (A report from Ric Clet and Mariz Revales)

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The identity of the logs’ owners had not been known yet, he said. Lt. Col. Rommel Pagayon, commanding officer of the 26th Infantry Battalion, said the sharing of information, which led to the seizure of the logs, was a sign that residents of San Luis had become concerned over illegal logging in the hinterlands of the town. Col. Andres Centino, commander of the 401st Infantry Brigade, said soldiers would continue to support the government’s antilogging drive. The DENR said it also continued to target illegal logs being brought to wood processing plants in Agusan del Sur. Market for logs Criminal charges had been filed against five people involved in the processing of illegal logs in different areas of Caraga since April 14. Among t he big gest catch was 41,283 pieces of lumber — with a total volume of 269.82 cubic meters (114,345 board feet) — seized from matchwood factory Philippine Softwood Products Inc. The factory had since been padlocked. Eric Gallego, DENR Caraga information officer, said other illegally acquired logs were being turned into furniture by unscrupulous processors in the region. Lawyer Felix Alicer, DENR Caraga director, said officials were trying to reduce the number of processing firms that use illegally acquired forest products. “This illegal cutting and harvest of trees will continue for as long as there are available markets,” Alicer said. He said officials hoped to deny illegal loggers a market for their products “so that timber poaching and smuggling would be stopped.”

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and Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. He said documentations are on-going for the filing of cases for violators of forestry laws, rules and regulations. It was gathered that the anti-illegal logging campaign is an offshoot of DENR Caraga ground operation. DENR Executive Director for Anti-Illegal Logging and Anti-illegal Mining Task Force Maj. Gen. Mario F. Chan (Ret) with Col. Jett Duque, Ground Commander for Mindanao Operation, and lawyer Danilo U. Uykieng, Assistant Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau provided the over-all directions of the two-day operation. The DENR 10 activated an Operation Center headed by Director Adorable and organized five Special Task Action Groups (STAGs) composed of DENR personnel from the regional office and the province of Bukidnon with Misamis

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Oriental. Of the 31 wood processing plants inspected, the STAGS apprehended four operating without permit or expired permit and five with existing permit, Director Adorable added. The apprehended forest products/timber were turned-over to the Provincial Police Office of Misamis Oriental for custody, while the apprehended tools/ equipment were under the custody of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer of CENRO Initao. The 62 implements apprehended include 21 bandsaws, 8 electric motor, 2 grinder machines, 1 cutter machine, 14 saw blades, 1 rotary lathe, 2 circular saws and 13 flywheels. Director Adorable is thankful to the PNP and the AFP for continuously extending their assistance to the DENR 10. Operations against illegal mining in the region is being undertaken by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region 10 with the local government units, AFP and PNP. (With report from the Enforcement Division, DENR 10)

to humanitarian service in the ARMM had her life snuffed out of her by a lone gunman whose bullets were intended for someone else,” Armm Executive Secretary and concurrent Social Welfare Secretary Laisa Alamia wrote on her Facebook page. “She was at the wrong place at the wrong time, people say,” Alamia added. Barangay Tenorio is less than a kilometer away from Camp Siongco, the headquarters of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (ID). Capt. Arvin Encinas, the 6ID spokesperson, said the military is helping the police hunt down the suspects.

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DOPMH on board trucks they borrowed from their relatives after they received complaints of vomiting. She said even her grandson and niece were not spared and were brought to the hospital. “I am sorry for what had happened. It was my fault for bringing the pansit which I thought was still okay. If my husband will lose the election because of the incident, we will gladly accept God’s will,”Lucena said. from page 3 Final results of the find“I don’t have any idea of ings are still being studied anybody wanting to have me at the DOPMH. killed,” she told reporters. Beatrice said she was supMindanao Daily posed to sit in the front seat TARPS-STICKERS-NEWS but her daughter requested to be there. “We changed seats before we left home,” she said of her daughter, who was twomonth pregnant. Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu also condemned the ambush and offered reward money for anyone who can provide information on the identities of the attackers. 881-0100 “Because of politics, a 0935-1613398 bright young woman who has quietly given the past mdntarps@gmail.com four to five years of her life

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