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CDO to host 9th national ICT summit By Recthie T. Paculba PIA

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To keep up with the current trends in the global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, prepare for and embrace the countryside digital opportunities, and enable a sustainable ecosystem for tech industry and innovation to flourish, the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), will hold the 9th NICP Summit on November 16-17, in Cagayan de Oro City. The summit will highlight the DigitalCitiesPH Launch which aims to provide great opportunities for the development of the nation’s infrastructure to achieve the government’s goal in becoming a global contender in the Digital Economy. The launch will be held at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel on November 16. The second day of the summit will be the 6th eGov Awards or the Awards for Excellence in ICT for Good Governance for Local Government Units (LGUs). This is an annual search for the best practices in LGUs

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Fuda Cancer HospitalPhilippines Vice President Prof. Mu Feng, M.D. heads a free Cancer Awareness Lecture Seminar on the 14th of October 2017 (Saturday) at the Grand Caprice Restaurant and Convention Center, Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City from 6-9pm. Registration starts at 6-7PM. Fuda Cancer Hospital South campus and Fuda Cancer Hospital North campus (collectively called, “Fuda Cancer Hospital”) are located in Guangzhou, Guangdong province in the south of China. Both campuses are fullyequipped cancer treatment centers that are renowned for their minimally invasive therapies and innovative treatments in addition to conventional methods of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. In 2010, Fuda Cancer

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ILIGAN CITY, Mindanao Hour -- Forty-seven set of heavy equipment from the People’s Republic of China through its Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Program were turned over to the Department of Public Works and Highways 10 (DPWH-10) which will be utilized for the rehabilitation phase of Marawi City. Shipped from the Port of Shanghai to Iligan Port, the heavy equipment include eight excavators, eight wheel loaders, five compactors, five See equipment, page 11

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Samal Island celebrates Elderly Week Island Garden City of Samal - Around 300 Senior Citizens from Babak, Samal and Kaputian District had joined the Elderly Week Celebration at the Samal Cultural Gymnasium last October 9, 2017. The highlight of this year’s celebration was the wedding of Lito Marasigan, 60-year-old, and Lorna Guevarra, 67-year-old, from Barangay Cawag. It was made possible with the help and support of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs President Rodrigo Roa Duterte does his signature pose with actor Steven Seagal who met with the President in (OSCA) and Island Garden Malacañan Palace on October 12, 2017. photo by king rodriguez/presidential photo City of Samal Federation of Senior Citizen Association (IGACOSFESCA). With the theme, “Pagkilala sa Kakayahan, Ambag at Paglahok ng Nakakatanda sa Lipunan, it is a yearly celebration in recognition of the older person’s importance to their great contribution in the society through the Republic Act

Davao moves faster as PH chocolate capital DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is bullish on Davao Region’s cacao and chocolate industry as it moves faster to become the Philippine chocolate capital. The city mayor said Davao Region could now supply 80 percent of the country’s total cacao production and contributing to the region’s rapid economic growth since the discovery of Davao’s potential to grow world-class cacao and produce chocolate products. “Davao Region is now moving towards the prestigious name as chocolate capital of the Philippines,” Duterte-Carpio said during Thursday’s opening of the

Davao Chocolate Festival organized by the Cacao Industr y Development Association of Mindanao, Inc (CIDAMi) and the SM Davao held at SM City Annex. The city government is supportive of the cacao industry. In fact, it has put up a PhP2 million fund assistance that can be accessed by the cacao farmers. As she congratulated the industry players for the four-year recognition to excellence of city’s fine quality chocolates, the mayor said: “Our sectors are connected beyond scope and denomination.” She said the city’s vision to support cacao farming,

9994, “Expanded Act of Senior Citizen 2010” that the State should motivate and encourage Senior Citizens to the Nation Building and established measures whereby the contributions of Senior Citizen are maximized. “This is your day, so enjoy. I am happy for our Senior Citizen are still active and my only request to our Lolos and Lolas is to guide and advice our youth for this is all they need”, City Mayor Al David T. Uy said. Different activities were prepared from ballroom dancing, curacha, vocal solo, dama, dart and chess. The winners of these competition had competed last October 10, 2017 at the RDR Gymn Capitol, Tagum City were they bagged the 2nd Place in ballroom dancing, curacha, vocal solo, and dart (women), and 1st Place for the Dart (men). Cynth- Samal Info.

processing, research and development is “our goal to provide opportunity to small entrepreneurs, farmers, and indigenous people to be major players in the cacao and chocolate industry and the production of globally competitive quality chocolates - all bring us together towards the aim of sustainable development.” Duterte-Carpio said the city government’s on-going implementation of the cacao production and marketing of dry fermented beans under the Philippine Rural Development Project-Investment in Rural Enterprise and Agriculture and Fisheries City Mayor Al David T. Uy (leftmost) officiates the wedding ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. productivity with the See moves, page 11

Lito Marasigan (right), and is witness by their Ninangs and Ninongs during the Elderly Week celebration. photo supplied

NTC 11 vows to clear Davao airwaves of unregistered users DAVAO CITY -- The regional office of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC 11) will launch a series of operations against unregistered communication equipment and broadcast stations as it vowed to clear the airwaves of illegal users. NTC 11 director Nelson Cañete said handheld radios need to be registered with the NTC while the users must be licensed. This also applies to sellers of cellular phones, which must bear the NTC seal. The transmitters of radio stations should also

be registered. “We will be conducting series of operations versus unlicensed communication equipment, dealers of cellular phones in the Davao Region,” Cañete said. He said this will include the media. “Sulbaron nato ang traffic sa kahanginan (We will solve air traffic),” Cañete vowed. During the AFP-PNP press corps at the Royal Mandaya Hotel Wednesday, Cañete voiced concern that their campaign will hit hard on taxi drivers, whose units have radio set. If caught

that the radio set is illegal, the taxi driver will be fined P2,000; another P5,000 for using a radio without license; plus P10,000 more for more violations for a total of P17,000. According to Cañete, the taxi units with radio sets should be the lookout of the operator. He reminded that drivers or users of handheld radio must undergo a seminar at the NTC to obtain a license. NTC is targeting 144 taxi operators. So far, only 82 are registered. Cañete said NTC will

not announce its inspection/operation although it has initially coordinated with taxi operators, local government units, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to register all units and get licenses for their users. He said he has even talked to Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio about the licensing and registration since the city government issues handheld radio to employees. He said NTC does not cover the military as it has See vows, page 11

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Miriam – a class of her own

Just a little over a year ago today, we lost one of the of the most colorful individuals of our generation. Feisty, strong-willed, articulate and brilliant. That was Miriam Defensor-Santiago - one of the very few individuals who hold the rare distinction of having served (and let me stress, with distinction) in the three branches of government – the legislative, the executive and the judiciary. Owner of several local and international awards, she was one of the 1988 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees for public service. But like most outstanding individuals, she was a complex woman, with many dimensions to her person. She had her legions of fans (especially among

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as shown by her humorous books (eg., Stupid Is Forever) which have become local best-sellers. Whatever you think of Miriam, whether you love her or hate her, she will forever be etched in the national consciousness. Eduardo Ermita – Soldier Peacemaker I first met former Executive Secretary “ES” Eduardo R. Ermita years ago in Tay Ninh, part of what was then South Vietnam. ES was a Captain serving with the First Philippine Civic Action Group (Vietnam) or 1st PHILCAG V. I was with members of the Defense Press Corps, led by Libertito Pelayo of the Manila Times, who came over to report on the activities of our troops. Like ES, many other

Ignacio Bunye members of PHILCAG later rose to national prominence, eg., General Gaudencio Tobias, General Godofredo Carreon, Lt. Col. Fidel V. Ramos and Major Jose Magno. PHILCAG - a noncombat team under General Tobias – was the Philippines’ contribution to help “win the hearts and minds” of the Vietnamese people. Although most of the contingent were like ES, who were trained as combat soldiers, PHILCAG concentrated on civic action and other humanitarian activities. They went on medical See class, page 11

Duterte’s drugs campaign should not have been removed from PNP

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ harvest of righteousness and Managing Editor Executive Editor peace for those who have been MARK FRANCISCO trained by it…” (Hebrews Lifestyle Editor 12:11, the Holy Bible). -ooo GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit GEN. BATO, CAN YOU Motoring Editor Photo Journalist STILL REFORM THE PNP? PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN Now that the campaign Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga against illegal drugs under Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING the Duterte government Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor has been taken away from the Philippine National AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA Police, we are being told that Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant our police force, according to PNP Director General RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor would now focus their ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO energies on murderers who NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building are called “riding in tandem” CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 precisely because, by twos, CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. they attack their hapless Legal Counsel Legal Counsel victims while they (the --------------------------------------------------------------candy macabale - 09161326483 RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0955-150-6602 VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 MARAMAG - roFINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 tangub city - bobby mag usara OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 KORONADAL CITY-FREDIE SOLINAP-09557161873 davao - tom a. caballero-09756023684 davao del norte - sarah castor - 09263988293 digos city, - romeo d. sanchez -0907-1905204 butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO -0912-8484037 ZAMBOANGA - AL JACINTO - 09177103642

the students) but she also had her share of detractors and critics. She could be very gentle, but she could also be fiery. Just ask any one of those who came ill-prepared during Senate hearings. She could also be conceited (with her self-praise of her pretty legs.) In one presidential foreign trip in Saudi Arabia, which we both joined, she noticed the Canon slung around my neck. She asked me to take photos of her in the middle of the desert. I gladly obliged by continuously presssing my shutter as I walked around her. I sent to her senate office blown up copies of two of what I thought were the best shots. I entitled them “Miram of the Desert”. She could also be funny

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murderers) are on board a motorcycle. According, however, to my favorite barber in a corner barber shop in Diliman, Quezon City, it would be a cinch that many of our countrymen are still going to die in the hands of policemen as the days go by, because, the barber said, the PNP will be claiming that each and every person dying by their guns are suspected “riding in tandem” members. I nearly fell off my seat in that barber shop when I heard this. I thought, these kinds of perception among many of our poor and marginalized countrymen betray their lack of trust and confidence on the police, and their view that many policemen are truly

criminals. Gen. Dela Rosa, is there anything that you can still do to reform this image of the PNP? -oooDU T E RT E ’ S D RU G S CAMPAIGN SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN TAKEN AWAY FROM PNP: If I were consulted beforehand by President Duterte on the issue of transferring the responsibility over his government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign from the PNP to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Authority (PDEA), I would have counseled him that there would still be a problem even if that transfer would be effected, as it has been effected already. First, no matter how hard Malacanang may deny that the reason why

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the drugs campaign was removed from the PNP was the grave drop in the ratings of the President in a survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS), the truth will always come out--the survey results shook the wits out of Malacanang and of the President himself. Because of that, it was as if the political foes of the President were thrown “fresh blood”, so to speak, whetting their appetite to stir more controversies surrounding perceived mistakes and imperfections of the President and his government in mainstream See drugs, page 11

Think A Minute

Shortcuts to Paradise

Think a minute… A man walked into a bar for a drink and said: “Bartender, I’m in trouble, so make it a double!” Many of us struggle with painful, real problems: no money, no job, unwanted pregnancies, family violence, unhappy marriages. Many of us are truly desperate, looking for shortcuts to our own paradise! And there are plenty of shortcuts to paradise out there: alcohol, drugs, sex outside of marriage. So we get drunk or “high” and numb our brains with drugs, or find cheap sex to

try to forget our problems for a couple of hours. And even though we know that these quick escapes destroy our own body and family, or cause us to lose our job, we keep doing them. The simple fact of life is that there are no shortcuts to paradise. So when you take that cheap substitute for paradise in that bottle or drug, or have sex with that someone who’s not your wife or husband, you’re walking into a dangerous trap from which you may never get free. It may feel good for a short time, but

it will eventually drain and rob you of everything you have, little by little, day by day. Until you finally realize that your paradise has actually turned your life into the worst nightmare. So do you want a “high” or “buzz” that never runs out? A “fix” that doesn’t steal your life, but instead gives you the satisfying one you’ve always wanted. It’s the right and only cure for your marriage and money problems, and best of all it’s free! If right now you’ll sincerely ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for your wrong

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living, and to take complete charge of your heart and life, Jesus will give you the strength and willpower to quit those bad habits and stop taking cheap substitutes and shortcuts to paradise. It simply makes sense that only your Maker can give you the paradise life you were created to enjoy. Just Think a Minute…

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Insurance is now at the SM Store Head to the SM Store for Travel, CTPL and Health Insurance To make insurance more accessible to the general public, BDO Insurance Brokers, Inc. (BDOI) and Pioneer came up with an innovative idea of making various simple insurance products accessible via 56 locations of The SM Store nationwide. The process of availing is simple, expressed BDOI General Manager and SVP Tracy Tan in a statement. “We are happy to introduce Insure ME@SM, which is short for Insurance Made Easy at The SM Store. Customers can just go to the Business Services counter of any SM Store nationwide and ask about travel insurance, dengue insurance or even your vehicle’s compulsory third party liability (CTPL) insurance, pay for it, and activate the coverage right there,” she said. Pioneer, the other half of this undertaking, for its part said it has always been the group’s retail vision to have insurance reach more people at the most convenient and affordable ways. “This is a first in the country, and Pioneer is proud and honored to be part of Insure ME@SM. Is there a better way to achieve our retail vision for insurance but to partner with the leader in retail who serves millions, SM, and a company who finds ways - BDOI?” said President Lorenzo Chan. Meanwhile, The SM Store President Chelo Monasterio said having Insure ME offered at The SM Store is consistent with the vision of SM to offer as many choices in products and services as possible to its shoppers and the public. MOTOR CTPL INSURANCE NOW AT THE SM STORE BDO Insurance Brokers Inc. (BDOI), in partnership with Pioneer Insurance and The SM Store, has made paying for Motor Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) insurance easier and more accessible. Vehicle owners may now obtain their motor CTPL coverage over the counter at The SM Store nationwide. They only need to go to The SM Store Customer Service or Business Centers in the mall, present a clear copy of their vehicle’s OR/CR, pay the corresponding insurance premium, and a Certificate of Coverage will be issued the same day. Activation of cover is conveniently done via SMS. Aside from providing clients with a more convenient way of getting their CTPL cover, they are assured that the coverage they are getting is authentic and from a reputable insurance company. If you are a vehicle owner in the Philippines, part of the requirements in registering your vehicle is to procure CTPL insurance. CTPL covers the insured or vehicle owner from third party liability arising from a vehicular accident.

Third party is defined as any person other than a passenger excluding members of the family of the vehicle owner. Current coverage for CTPL is at P100,000. Most of the time during registration, vehicle owners are always in a rush to comply with all the requirements that they buy their CTPL coverage from fly-by-night companies selling the insurance near the premises of LTO branches. Though there are a good number of legitimate insurance companies that sell CTPL, many still buy CTPL from less than reputable institutions due to convenience, proximity, and lack of knowledge. The CTPL insurance available at The SM Store is underwritten by Pioneer Insurance and brokered by BDOI through the innovative Insure ME@SM. Insure ME stands for Insurance Made Easy at The SM Store, which aimsto make insurance products more accessible and easier to understand. GUIDE TO LTO REGISTRATION RENEWAL 1. Know your registration schedule The last digit of your plate number determines the month while the second to the last digit indicates the weekly deadline. 2. Prepare the documents you need For Private cars: - Photocopy of Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt of payment - Appropriate Insurance Certificate of Cover (COC) - Duly accomplished and approved Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC) - Taxpayer’s Identification Number For other types of vehicle, you may visit the LTO website. 3. Get your CTPL ahead of time CTPL or Compulsory Third Party Liability Insurance is now at The SM Store. Get it ahead of your LTO registration schedule to ensure an authenticated Certificate of

Cover that is correctly priced. Visit The SM Store Customer Service or Business Services counters in the mall. CTPL protects the vehicle owner from financial obligations arising from vehicular accident, involving his registered car, that caused bodily injury or death to a Third Party. It pays for expenses incurred (up to a maximum coverage of P100,000) such as funeral expenses, hospital rooms, medicines, ambulance fee, other medical expenses, and permanent disablement benefit. 4. Go to LTO early and follow the registration steps - Submit all the required documents to the Evaluator for evaluation and computation of fees. - Your vehicle will undergo actual inspection with a duly accomplished MVIR. - Pay the necessary fees at the Cashier and get your OR. - Claim your vehicle’s Certificate of Registration (CR), plates, stickers, and other requested documents at the Releasing Counter. PIONEER MEDICASH AIDS IN BATTLE AGAINST DENGUE In 2016, there were 211,108 suspected cases of Dengue reported and 1,019 fatalities. This is 5% higher than 2015. The Department of Health advised that contrary to popular belief, Dengue is a year-round disease with outbreaks happening even during the summer. Recognizing the health and financial risks that Dengue poses, Pioneer launched MediCash Dengue Insurance, which provides P10,000 medical cash assistance upon diagnosis of Dengue, whether the diagnosis leads to hospital confinement or just requires one to recover at home. With an annual premium of P350 or less than a peso a day, it is an affordable health cover that can be claimed on top of PhilHealth and HMO benefits. “Sa halagang P350 na

kinuha ko na MediCash Dengue Insurance ng Pioneer, in just 3 days natanggap ko ang P10,000 medical cash assistance,” recounts a customer, who was able to claim when her 13-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Dengue. MediCash Dengue is now available at The SM Store and is underwritten by Pioneer and brokered by BDOI through the innovative Insure ME@SM. Insure ME stands for Insurance Made Easy at The SM Store, which aims to make insurance products more accessible and easier to understand. To date, Pioneer has paid over THREE MILLION PESOS in MediCash claims nationwide. Look what customers have to say! “Kung gaano kadali at kabilis kumuha ng insurance ng MediCash ganun din pala kadali at very convenient ang kumuha ng claims. Email ko lang result ng hospital findings sa anak ko, then approved na agad claim ko sa MediCash. Wow! Talagang mabilis!” - Sarah “MediCash Dengue Insurance is really helpful in combating the expenses related to this disease. I’m very thankful to Pioneer Insurance for taking the initiative to have a great product like this. Good luck and more power!!!”- Reneth “Medicash is a big help. I wouldn’t hesitate re-purchasing it, as you’ll never know when it’s needed. It was a breeze filing a claim. Highly recommended!”- Ann EASY CLAIMS PROCESS Just Viber the Claims Medical Report signed by your doctor and the laboratory results to 0917 531 7213 and get your claim deposited to your bank account. PIONEER ENSURES SAFE TRIPS WITH EASE Since 1954, Pioneer has been serving the Filipino by protecting what matters most to individuals and institutions alike through life and non-life insurance coverages. Keeping up with today’s adventurous

times, Pioneer’s latest addition to its product portfolio flies straight to the hearts of families, jetsetters, backpackers, business travelers, and frequent adventurers. Whether it’s a business trip overseas or a family vacation in Davao, now you can ensure that your next journey will be the safe and worry-free trip you’ve always wanted. Pioneer makes that all possible with Safe Trip - its travel insurance product that comes with multiple application options, making it conveniently easy to apply for and purchase. Safe Trip offers comprehensive travel insurance plans that cater to different travel itineraries: Worldwide, the European states, and even Domestic travel – all of which are competitively-priced and available in Philippine peso. For as low as P199, travelers can get covered for medical treatment, personal accident, and travel inconveniences posed by flight delay, loss of baggage, and emergency flight cancellation, among many others. Safe Trip’s Worldwide 2.5M Peso plan is perfect for those traveling to destinations outside the Philippines, especially the EU, as this plan meets the visa requirements of the European states and is accredited with the Schengen embassies in Manila. For more information about Safe Trip, do visit SM Store Customer Service or Business Center. The following insurance

products are available nationwide at The SM Store Customer Service or SM Business Services counters in the malls: Travel insurance, Dengue insurance, and CTPL insurance for vehicles. Safe Trip Comprehensive Travel Insurance Worldwide 2.5M provides medical treatment cover of up to P2,500,000 and satisfies the Schengen Visa requirement. It also offers personal accident up to P1,000,000, personal liability up to P1,500,000, and covers travel inconveniences, such as trip cancellation, flight delay, and loss of baggage. It additionally provides access to emergency and travel assistance hotlines. Aside from the Worldwide 2.5M, SafeTrip comes in the Worldwide 1.5M and the Domestic 500K variants. MediCash Dengue Insurance provides a P10,000 cash assistance in the event the covered person is diagnosed with Dengue, even if diagnosis does not require hospital confinement. The P10,000 cash assistance pays on top of HMO and PhilHealth. CTPL is the Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance required by law before any vehicle can be registered with the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The insurance provides coverage for death, disablement, and medical expenses of a person injured because of an accident involving the covered vehicle. All Insure ME products are underwritten by Pioneer.

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Statement Acento Collections now at GoLokal! on Recent Developments and Outlook “Pawikan” Lamps by Acento Collections - used as a table lamp on Philippine Foreign Direct Investments or hung as a wall lamp, its body There has lately been heightened interest surrounding recent developments in foreign direct investments (FDI), particularly the decline observed in the first half of 2017. As reported by the BSP, FDIs registered net inflows of US$3.6 billion in January-June 2017, 14 percent lower than the US$4.2 billion net inflows posted in the same period last year. The lower net inflows were due to the 90.3 percent decline in net equity capital to US$141 million from US$1.4 billion a year ago. Data showed that the significant inflow noted last year was attributed to a large investment flow that went to the financial and insurance industry. Equity capital infusions during the first semester of 2017 were sourced mainly from the United States, Japan, Singapore, and were invested in real estate, financial services and manufacturing. The decline in net equity capital was, however, offset in part by higher investments in debt instruments and reinvestment of earnings amounting to US$3 billion and US$416 million, respectively. Meanwhile, the recently released July 2017 FDI outturn brought the first seven months net FDI level to US$3.9 billion, 16.5 percent lower than previous year’s level. Net equity capital continue to register inflows amounting to US$272 million, but these were lower than the 2016 level. Investment in

debt instruments and reinvestment of earnings remain on an uptrend as they reached US$3.1 billion and US$487 million, respectively, for JanuaryJuly 2017. The BSP’s compilation of FDI statistics is based on international standards and concepts outlined in the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6) of the International Monetary Fund. Based on the BPM6, FDI includes net equity capital, reinvestment of earnings and net debt instruments. Regardless of the source, inflows from these components are geared toward business development and expansion. These FDI statistics are released to the public by the BSP on a monthly basis and correspondingly, on a year-to-date basis. Yearon-year growth rates can be affected by the timing of entry of big ticket items, with resulting base effects. Thus, the monthly profile of FDI flows can be volatile and may not exhibit a smooth upward trend due to its lumpy nature. Prospects for inward f lows of FDI into t he country continue to be favorable as both “push” (e.g., subdued global economic growth) and, more importantly, “pull” (e.g., sustained robust macroeconomic performance and investment grade status) factors remain. The BSP expects the Philippines to sustain FDI inflows this year, close to the US$8.0 billion level in 2016. These

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R-10 to host 14th Nat’l. Organic Agriculture Congress Cagayan de Oro City – To drum up support for the organic agriculture industry, the Dep ar tment of Agriculture (DA) is slated to conduct its 14th National Organic Agriculture Congress (NOAC) on October 24-26, 2017 at the Atrium, LimKetKai Center, this city. About 1,600 organic farmer-practitioners, a g r i c u ltu r a l e x t e n sionists, exhibitors, enthusiasts, and other relevant stakeholders of the organic sector across the country are expected to convene the Congress with the theme Organic Agriculture: A Smart (Sciencebased, Market-oriented, Adaptive, Responsive and Transformative) Culture. OIC-Regional Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) said, the Congress is one of the platforms for the development and promotion of OA in the Philippines as provided in Republic Act 10068

or otherwise known as the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010. “While we recognize that OA has gained ground, the agency is hopeful that it will reach even greater heights with the package of k now le dge shar ing , skills enhancement and market linkages during the affair,” Collado said. Ac t ivit ies to b e staged include the conduct of consultations, organic trade exhibit, awarding ceremony for OA achievers, showcase of organic technology demonstration farm, and plenary sessions. “There will be breakout sessions for beginners, marketers and researchers, to impart c o st - e f fe c t ive, pro ductive and sustainable organic farming practices,” Samuel C. Natindim, Jr., regional organic focal person of DA-RFO 10 detailed. Topics to be tackled include Updates on Philippine National Standard and Technical Regulations relevant to OA, Soil Fertility and Crop Suitability Mapping, National OA Plan,

Food Safety Team convenes for Updates – To strengthen the food safety regulatory system throughout Northern Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through the Regulatory Division spearheaded the conduct of a Food Safety Update Meeting on October 6, 2017, here in the city of Cagayan de Oro. Graced by representatives from food safety regulatory agencies and the private sector involved in food safety assurance, the gathering focused on the creation of a Food Safety Coordinating Board (FSRCB) in region 10 to accelerate the implementation of Republic Act 10611 otherwise known as the Food Safety Act of 2013. In which, it is a law that seeks to ensure food safety concerns at all levels of the food supply or value chain. Accordingly, a discussion on the proposed creation of the Board as a counterpart of the national FSRCB in region 10 was presented before the body, which is seen to be endorsed by the Regional Development Council-X of the National Economic and Development Authority. Moreover, an inventory of the mechanisms for extension and advisory services on food safety by specific client groups was likewise done, to identify and address possible bottlenecks for a seamless function of concerned food safety and regulatory agencies and representatives from the private sector, for policy formulation, decision making and implementation on issues and concerns relative to food safety.

among others. Sharing of success stories from different farmer-producers, who have already reaped the socio-economic and environmental benefits brought by OA and or-

ganic farm visits will likewise be done. Further, prominent agriculture officials will be in attendance, including Senator Cynthia A. Villar, chair of the Philippine Senate

Agriculture and Food Committee and Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol. “With the engagement of the Congress delegates, the DA is keen on enlisting more

farmers, agri-stakeholders and consumers to make OA as a viable farming option and provide optimum and continuous support to the industry,” Collado concluded.

Kasalukuyang pinag-aaralan ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ang mga posibleng epekto sa kita ng mga manggagawa ng panukalang pagbabago sa tax. Bumuo ng isang technical working group ang DOLE upang magsagawa ng mga konsultasyon, pulong, mga focus group discussion at iba pang kahalintulad na aktibidad upang kumalap ng rekomendasyon at panukala mula sa mga eksperto at iba’t ibang sektor kaugnay sa ipinapanukalang Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act na kasalukuyang tinatalakay sa Senado. Nitong buwan ay ipinalabas ni Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III ang Administrative Order No. 460 na bubuo sa TWG upang pangunahan ang mga konsultasyon sa iba't

ibang labor group at mga employer, at maging sa mga eksperto sa akademya at ekonomiya. Pangungunahan ng Assistant Secretary for Employment and Policy Support ang TWG, kabilang ang mga punong opisyal ng Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR), Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC), Department Legislative Liaison Office (DLLO), Legal Service (LS), at Planning Service (PS) bilang mga miyembro. Tatayo naman ang ILS bilang Secretariat na magiging responsable sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa iba’t ibang ahensya at subaybayan ang takbo ng trabaho habang ang DLLO ay siyang mag-uulat ng mga kaganapan hinggil sa panukalang batas. Ayon sa Department of Finance, ang Senate Bill

No. 1409 o TRAIN ay may layuning magbigay ng benepisyo sa 99 porsiyentong Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng kanilang naiuuwing kita dahil na rin sa pagbaba ng kanilang tax at mabigyan sila ng social protection tulad ng programang cash transfer para sa mga mahihirap. Isinasaad ng TRAIN na exempted sa unang P150,000 annual taxable income ang mga manggagawa at maging sa P82,000 tax exemption para naman sa 13th month pay at iba pang bonus. Itinatakda rin nito ang pinakamataas na karagdagang tax exemption na P100,000 para sa mga mayroong apat na dependent. Magbibigay ito ng tinatayang P25,000 na tax-free na buwanang kita sa isang manggagawang mayroong apat na dependent.END/Abegail De Vega/ Paul Ang

Collaborative efforts on Epekto ng pagbabago water delivery bring water sa tax ng manggagawa, to several waterless areas pinag-aaralan ng DOLE

The ongoing repair of the 650mm diameter pipeline of COWD’s bulk supplier has rendered many parts of the west service area of the water district waterless for about 2 weeks now. These areas are Lumbia, Canitoan, Pagatpat, Upper Carmen, Patag, Bulua, Iponan and Opol. Some had very little to no pressure while some had to solely rely on water delivery for their daily needs. Aside from COWD’s two tankers, Rio Verde also provided one while the Bureau of Fire Protection - CDO and Opol allocated fire trucks for this purpose. CEPALCO, LIMKETKAI and even the members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade unselfishly provided the much needed support by COWD in one of its most challenging times after Tropical

Storm Sendong hit the city and damaged the water district’s major facilities and service connections. Although water from COWD is safe for drinking, it has nevertheless advised its customers to boil water to ensure water safety since contamination may occur during transport, handling and storage.

According to Engr. Hapitan of RVWCI, the repair is expected to be completed on October 15 while restoration of normal water supply to the affected areas is expected a day after. Since yesterday though, an improvement of water pressure has been noted in a number of areas.

Ordinance

Sat-Sun, October 14-15, 2017 Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG XLIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod

- an area where are passengers wait for buses and PUVs.

Tourism Industry - an industry that covers business activities such as hotels and restaurants, activities of travel agencies and tour operators, and tourist assistance activities as well as recreational, cultural and sporting activities.

Tourist Bus Companies - an entity which may either be a single proprietorship, partnership or corporation, regularly engaged in providing buses to transport passengers.

Vessel -refers to any ship or boat

REGULAR SESSION HELD ON APRIL 20, 2017 PRESENT: Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Hon. Samuel P. Huertas Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Hon. Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Hon. Ian C. Uy, Hon. Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, * Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, Hon. Renato L. Ancis, ABSENT: Hon. Belinda C. Lim, Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong,

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member, (OB) Member, (OB) Member, (OB)

* - Out during the deliberation RESOLUTION NO. 17-305

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SECTION 5 - Who Are Required To Play The Promotional Song And Video - The following are required to play the Tourism Promotional Video 1. Movie houses and cinemas 2. Passenger ships 3. Buses, vans and other public transport system serving Iligan City, Provided that these are equipped with Audio-Video Device 4. Buses, vans and other public transport system equipped with Audio-Video Device passing Iligan 5. Passenger terminals of buses, vans PUJs (IBJT-North and IBJT-South) 6. Passenger terminal at the Port of Iligan

SECTION 6. Time to Play or Show the Promotional Song and Video

a. For Movie Houses and Cinemas: The Tourism Promotional video and song shall be played before the start of the show b. For Passenger Ships: The Tourism Promotional video and song shall be played while the ships are docked at the Port of Iligan and thirty minutes before arriving at the Iligan City Port.

WHEREAS, Iligan City is a Highly-Urbanized City in the Northern Mindanao Region. Although it is geographically within the Province of Lanao del Norte but it is administered independently from the province. It was once part of Central Mindanao (Region 12) until its regional administration was transferred under Northern Mindanao (Region 10) in 2001;

WHEREAS, according to the 2015 census, Iligan City has a total land area of 813.37 square kilometers (314.04 sq. mi), making it as one of the ten largest cities in the Philippines in terms of land area. It has a population of 342,618 inhabitants;

d. For buses, vans and other passenger vehicles passing Iligan The Tourism Promotional video and song shall be played upon entering the territorial jurisdiction of Iligan City (boundaries of Dalipuga-Lugait and Buru-un-Linamon)

WHEREAS, Iligan City is bounded on the north by the three municipalities of Misamis Oriental (Lugait, Manticao Opol), to the south by the three municipalities of Lanao del Norte (Baloi, Linamon and Tagoloan) and the two municipalities of Lanao del Sur (Kapai and Tagoloan II), to the north-east by Cagayan de Oro City, to the east by the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon; and to the west by Iligan Bay. East of the city, is a narrow band of flat cultivated coastal land which gives way to steep hills and mountains providing the waterfalls and cold springs for which the area is well known;

e. Passenger Terminals of Buses, vans PUJs (IBJT-North and IBJT-South) The Tourism Promotional video and song shall be played as often as possible

WHEREAS, by air, Iligan could be reached through the Laguindingan International Airport. Due to the surge on the number of flights in said airport, authorities are mulling to open international flights soon and with this, it is expected that the volume of people will increase. Maritime-wise, Iligan City is served by the deep water Port of Iligan which is accessible and serves as a hub for ships travelling in the outlying regions and cities.

SECTION 7. - Distribution of AVP Materials - The City of Iligan shall initially supply and distribute free of charge to all terminals in the city, bus companies and other land transportation service an original Audio-Video Presentation material that have been accredited and authorized by the City of Iligan.

WHEREAS, the Iligan City Government recognizes the role of tourism as an indispensable element of the economy and an industry of vital importance which must be harnessed to attain economic growth, encourage investment, foreign exchange and generate employment, thus the promotion of the city’s tourist destinations; WHEREAS, the success of drawing tourists to come and visit tourist destinations aside from good infrastructure, can be traced to the efficient use of promotional media advertising the beauty spots through the use of TV and radio; encouraging tour operators in Manila to open offices in the communities to help develop and promote the areas to local and foreign visitors; giving of tourism brochures and flyers in bus terminals, piers, airports and showing Video Compact Disc (VCD) in buses and passenger terminals; WHEREAS, if marketed correctly, tourism can be a very lucrative business for the city, however its promotion should not just be left to the City Government. It entails full participation of the private sector since the success of this endeavor means an increase in passenger traffic, needs of more hotel rooms and increase of tourism related works; WHEREAS, through this ordinance, tourists and commuters, while they are travelling in and out of Iligan or may be just passing by Iligan, would be informed and enlightened of what Iligan is, its people, culture and traditions and what the city could offer; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, duly seconded by Member Renato L. Ancis

SECTION 10. Accreditation of Audio-Video Presentations. - AVP materials produced by the City of Iligan shall automatically be distributed to all bus and shipping companies and other land transportation service. AVP materials produced by private persons or organizations shall be screened, reviewed and favorably endorsed by the Iligan City Tourism Office prior to being accredited and authorized for distribution by LGU Iligan. SECTION 11. Tampering or Unlawful Use of Audio-Video Presentations. - The bus companies, vessels, other land transportation service or private persons or organizations shall not tamper, use or reproduce the AVP materials given them or any portion thereof for any other purpose except to those purposes provided under this ordinance. SECTION 12 - Funds - An annual budget of Fifty Thousand Pesos (50,000.00) shall be allocated for the cost in the making, producing and reproducing the Audio-Video Presentation Material.

SECTION 14. Mandatory Review - The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan through the Committee on Tourism shall conduct a committee meeting for the mandatory review of this ordinance at least once every three (3) years and as often as maybe necessary to ensure that the objectives of this Ordinance will remain responsive to the changing circumstances.

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in session assembled, that:

SECTION 15. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinance, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

b. Promote local handicrafts, foods and delicacies, local culture and traditions, historical landmarks and tourist destinations in the City of Iligan to both local and foreign tourists;

c. Inform commuters and travelers of the services and facilities offered by hotels, restaurants, and inns within Iligan City; d. Assist the local tourism industry in the promotion of the city’s tourist destination in an ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, culturally sensitive, economically viable, ethically and socially equitable manner for the benefit of the local community.

SECTION 3. Declaration of Policy - It is the declared policy of the Iligan City Government to identify tourism as an industry and an element of the local economy which can be harnessed as an engine of improving socio¬economic growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment and employment, and to continue to mold an enhanced sense of national and local pride among Iliganons. SECTION 4. Definition of Terms - As used in this Ordinance the following terms and phrases shall means:

SECTION 9. Lost, Damaged or Destroyed AVP Materials - In cases the AVP materials given to the vessel and bus companies and other land transportation service are lost, damaged or destroyed, the latter shall shoulder the cost of its reproduction.

AN ORDINANCE MANDATING MOVIE HOUSES, CINEMAS, SHIPS, BUSES, AND OTHER PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM PASSING ILIGAN, INCLUDING PASSENGER TERMINALS OF BUSES AND SHIPS WITHIN ILIGAN CITY, EQUIPPED WITH AUDIO-VIDEO DEVICE TO PLAY/SHOW/ PROMOTE THE ILIGAN TOURISM PROMOTIONAL VIDEO AND SONG

SECTION 2. Purposes - With the use of Tourism Promotional Video, this Ordinance is adopted to achieve the following purposes: a. Educate foreign and local tourists of the culture and traditions of the Iliganons;

SECTION 8. New AVP Materials - Succeeding new AVP Materials accredited and authorized by the LGU Iligan shall also be distributed to bus companies and other land transportation service free of charge and the cost thereof shall be shouldered by the City Government of Iligan or by the person or organization asking for its accreditation and distribution.

CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6587

SECTION 1. Title. - This ordinance shall be known as, the “Promotional Video Ordinance of Iligan City”

f. Passenger terminal at the Port of Iligan The Tourism Promotional video and song shall be played for as long that there are passengers waiting for ships.

SECTION 13. Penal Clause - The following penalties shall be imposed upon for failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance: First offense - Warning shall be given to every violator Second offense - PI,000.00 Third Offense - P 2,000.00

BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be hereby adopted and approved:

c. For buses, vans and other public transport system serving Iligan City equipped with AudioVideo Device The Tourism Promotional video and song shall be played while waiting for passengers and while en route to their destination

AVP - Audio-Video Presentation. - An exhibition, performance, demonstration or lecture utilizing communication media directed at both the sense of sight and the sense of hearing of or relating to materials, such as films and tape recordings that present information in audible and pictorial form. Audio-Video Device and Equipment. - refers to any device or equipment which can be used to play audio or video presentation.

SECTION 16. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 17. - Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall take effect ten days after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Out”; PACANA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes” and ANCIS, “Yes”)

CARRIED Unanimously.

The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing resolution as verified to by the Memberauthor. ELIZABETH B. MAGLINTE Asst. Secretary to the Sanggunian VERIFIED:

SORILIE CHRISTINE R. BACSARPA Member-author

ATTESTED: JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

Movie house/cinema a building that contains an auditorium for viewing films for public entertainment.

Port - a place where ships may anchor or tie up for the purpose of loading or discharge passengers and cargoes connected with water-borne commerce.

APPROVED:

Terminal (Ship) - an area in port where passengers are loaded from or wait for ship.

Terminal (Bus) - an area where land passengers embark on or disembark from buses or land passenger vehicles.

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Be clothed with humility The Gospel of Jesus Christ (October14, 2017-Saturday) Luke 18:9-14-And he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself,

God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortionist, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a “sinner.” I tell you, this

man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalted himself shall be abased; and he that humbled himself shall be exalted: Avoid self righteousness since this is human “boastfulness.” In 1 Peter 5:5”Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be sub-

Biblical reflection

ject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisted the proud, and gives grace to the humble. In Luke 18:14’I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalted himself shall be abased; and he that humbled himself shall be exalted. The major reasoned of Satan’s re-

PH emphasizes role of MSMEs for economic growth The Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), emphasized the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as providers of employment and drivers of the country’s economic growth. “The significance of micro small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as major economic drivers is beyond question. Their sheer number is overwhelming, as they account for 98% or more of all enterprises in most countries. Recent empirical studies show that MSMEs contribute to over 55% of GDP and over 65% of total employment in high-income countries,” DTI Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya said before World Trade Organization (WTO) members called “Friends of MSMEs” at “The Case of MSMEs in Inclusive Trade For Sustainable Development in Geneva, Switzerland. Maglaya explained that MSMEs are underrepresented in international trade in a globalised world. But as a silverlining, there is a growing number of MSMEs who supply the export market either directly or indirectly by being involved in the production of parts and components for regional and global value chains serving large producers locally or abroad. Maglaya added that when MSMEs do export, they contribute considerably to their country’s total GDP. The DTI official also stressed the need to address the hurdles being faced by MSMEs in the international level. As a solution, the Philippines have pointed out several keys to help MSMEs hurdle these problems. Maglaya pointed out the fol-

lowing steps being done by the Philippines such as providing access to innovation and technology, access to finance, access to skilled workers, and access to markets, particularly to export markets. PH hosting of ASEAN With Philippine chairmanship of ASEAN this 2017, Economic Ministers from member countries welcomed the success of the Philippine economic priority deliverables which sought to provide enabling policies to allow greater maximization of opportunities for MSMEs such as: The endorsement of the ASEAN Inclusive Business Framework which will allow companies to engage the poor and low-income communities as partners in their supply chains. Substantial progress towards the completion of the Focused and Strategic (FAST) Action Agenda on Investment, with a business matching activity “Linking ASEAN MSMEs with Global and ASEAN MNEs” scheduled on 19 October in Manila. Progress made in the negotiations for the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) which will foster a more facilitative and transparent trade in services and harness the contribution and global competitiveness of the ASEAN services sector and looked forward to its substantial conclusion by end of 2017, as well as the implementation of the full and comprehensive Country Visit in the Philippines in October 2017. ASEAN agreed to submit the Action Agenda on Mainstreaming Women Economic Empowerment

in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to mainstream and give greater focus on the contribution and participation of women and youth in the region’s economic activities. The endorsement of the ASEAN Declaration on Innovation by the ASEAN’s Science and Technology Ministers, that seeks to support an ecosystem of entrepreneurship based on technology and innovation and establish cooperation in the region to strengthen the regional competitiveness in innovation. The launch of the maiden voyage of the ASEAN Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) Davao General Santos-Bitung route by President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesia President Joko Widodo on 30 April in Davao City, which will enhance intra regional connectivity and bolstering socio-economic growth in the regions. Because of the important role that MSMEs play in sustaining employment and generating GDP, governments around the world have given substantial attention to developing policies designed to support this sector. According to Maglaya, the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship allowed MSMEs to be highlighted in the adopted Manila Call to Action (MCA) during the ASEAN MSME Development Summit in July. The MCA seeks to pursue affirmative actions for a holistic strategy through the 7Ms for MSME development, namely mindset, mastery, mentoring, money, machines, markets and models. The strategy will equip even the smallest entrepreneurs to be success and innovation driven as

well as pro-active in developing their businesses and become better entrepreneurs, Maglaya said. The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest annual outreach event, which provides a platform for participants to discuss the latest developments in world trade and to propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading

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CASE NO. R10-NC/PA-TH -2017-10-2405

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CAROL M. EDIO CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s -2017-10-2357 NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 26, 2017, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13th day of October , 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Oct 14, 2017

ROMULO BRYAN BAJADA Applicants

CASE NO. R10-NC/PA -TH-2017-10-2406

bellion was pride in his heart. He aimed to replace the throne of God. But he was mistaken in that move since God is more powerful than him. Satan is destined already for eternal fire. 2 Peter 2:4”For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved

Bro. Edcel L. Closas for judgment. To do evil has a price.

system. The 3-day event attracts over 2,000 participants from civil society, academia, business, the

media, governments, parliamentarians and inter-governmental organizations.

K to 12 Curriculum: Good or Bad? By NENA D. LABIS Master Teacher I - Gimangpang Elementary School Initao District-Division of Misamis Oriental

Different curricula have been used in our Philippine system of education to elevate the standards of learning and competence of every Filipino learner across the country. New curriculum is often brought by a new administration and new secretary. The recent curriculum was the Basic Education Curriculum or the BEC that brought a light change in terms of subjects and computation of grades to name a few. It was also a good ten-year curriculum but it had no proper technological recording and accounting of the names of learners, the forms used in year-end reports like 18-E 1 and 2 were quite laborious and time consuming. and kindergarten was not included as basic part of the curriculum. Aquino administration came in in 2010 and it pushed to change the curriculum from BEC to K to 12. It succeeded, and the present curriculum was created pursuant to Republic Act 10533 or The Enhanced Education Act of 2013. It is the Basic Education Program that includes the Kindergarten as part and first step of the basic education and added another two years in high school which is referred to as senior high school. The first four years in high school is referred to as junior high school. In the senior high school, students are taught with different skills which will hone their competence in their chosen field of specialization. The Department of Education has framed this curriculum in order to make sure that each graduate in senior high will surely land a job after finishing the senior high school. On the early phase of the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum, many people from the different walks of life had lots of questions and negative feedbacks. Some went Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City WHITNEY S. ROSALES Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC-PA -2017-09-2222

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the Validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Gusa –Cugman and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 26,2017, 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13TH day of October 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 08, 2017 a 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13TH day of October 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 08, 2017 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13TH day October 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines..

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 08, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13TH of October 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines..

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service Along the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao, accessible to any Motor vehicle traffic traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 26,2017, at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 29TH day of September 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Oct 14, 2017

MDN: Oct 14, 2017

to the streets to protest the newly created curriculum. In fact, at present. there is an unresolved petition that is still pending in the Supreme Court. Being a teacher, I also had questions on what will it bring to the lives of the common people? Does it change the lives of our people for the better? Will it not add to the financial burdens of every family? Is the Department of Education fully prepared to implement the program? These questions stirred my mind and remained unanswered until I fully and clearly understood its quintessence. The K to 12 Curriculum is one of the best things that ever happened during the Aquino presidency. Although there were some minor loopholes, but it still has a lot of positive results that became beneficial to many of our countrymen. The primordial positive advantage brought by the curriculum is the mass job hiring of teachers for the kindergarten and senior high. Many licensed teachers who patiently waited for their chance of employment were able join the strong force of the Department of Education. It has also drawn many construction workers because many school buildings were constructed for the provision of world class classrooms that are conducive to learning. The greatest gain that our countrymen can get from the curriculum is the skills that their child/children can learn from senior high school. This is the zenith of this curriculum that was never given attention in the previous curricula. It is a very gratifying experience to note that someone’s child will finish senior high with skills that he can be proud of and skills that he may use to earn a living. This is it, K to 12 Curriculum can never be had because it has ever been framed for good. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City VIRGILIO A. MATILDO Applicant/s

CASE NO.R10-EV-CC-PUJ -2017-10-2233 (2012-10-2012) (2013-10-1440)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with consolidation of cases of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line C2;Camp Evangelista –LKKS-COGON-CARMEN- and vice versa with the use of TWO(2) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 26, 2017, at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 3RD day of October 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Oct 14, 2017

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supportive environment for higher foreign investments have been the liberalization of foreign bank entry in the country (R.A. No. 10641 or the Foreign Bank Liberalization Act passed in July 2014) as well as the phased-in liberalization of the foreign exchange regulatory framework that started in 2007. The BSP will continue to promote an enabling environment for investments to thrive in line with its primary mandate of maintaining price and financial stability.

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Subasta Integrated Multipurpose Cooperative reflects the city’s and farmers’ mutual interest in the cacao industry. Subasta is located in Calinan, Davao City. The mayor committed to continue supporting the cacao industry. Last September, the city government opened “Cacao City” which serves as a retail outlet for cacao products, including chocolates. The city mayor hopes that the chocolate festival will inspire not only as s means of livelihood but to indorse Davao city as destination of cacao and chocolate enthusiasts. CIDAMI executive director Valente Turtur said the Chocolate Festival is the fourth, aimed at promoting Davao chocolate and the cacao industry. “Tulong ito sa ating farmers (This is to support the farmers). We are dedicating this to the farmers,” Turtur said in an interview. Since it was strongly promoted, Turtur said the cacao industry is flourishing positively and robust as more and more farmers are shifting. It has also huge social impact on the farmers. From the 8,000 farmers engaged in cacao production, Turtur said the number has grown to 20,000 from three Davao Regions. When in the past it was only Davao City and a few in Davao del Sur and Davao del Norte, Turtur said farmers in Davao Oriental have also engaged in cacao production. Davao Oriental is known as top producer of coconut and coconut products. Turtur said the industry players are aiming to produce fine cocoa for bigger income because it is more preferred by professional chocolate makers. Turtur also took note of the increasing number of chocolate processors from only six to 70 processors. In an earlier interview, Turtur revealed there is a growing interest, especially the European chocolate makers, on Davao’s cacao because farmers have also leveled up in terms of quality. He said farmers have learned technology of producing and preserving the

quality of the beans, techniques and husbandry unlike in the past when they dry their beans on road pavements without minding of the dirt and animal droppings which affect bean quality. He said the Philippine cacao beans and Davao’s locally produced chocolates are also getting world attention. PNA

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its own frequency. On radio stations, Cañete revealed there are many radio stations especially in the towns of Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur that are operating with unlicensed transmitters. In Davao City, Cañete said there are two radio stations illegally operating. He, however, refused to name the stations. Cañete, however noted, that many operators have already visited NTC to register. He said most of these are civic and amateur radio groups. For 2017, NTC already issued permits to 17,000 operators. PNA

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missions and helped rebuild destroyed roads and bridges. One of the PHILCAG’s signature projects was the establishment of a huge resettlement site at the Thanh Dien Forest, specifically built for the conflict-affected families and communities. PHILCAG made such a positive impact on the South Vietnamese that everywhere the PHILCAG went, they were followed by children, flashing the thumbs up sign, and shouting: Phil Luat Tan, Number One. (Filipinos Number One). I sort of lost track of ES after my two successive visits (1967 and 1968) in Tay Ninh. Next time I heard about ES was sixteen years later. In 1984, ES came out of the jungle fastnesses of Basilan. Walking alongside ES was one of the most feared MNLF fighters – Gerry Salapuddin. ES successfully persuaded Salapuddin and around 1,200 of his armed followers to return to the fold of the law. Five years later, ES paid me a surprise visit at the Alabang junction. ES was then among the loyalist forces defending the government of President Cory Aquino. It was at the height of one of the most dramatic (almost successful) coup attempts by Gringo Honasan. Overhead, I could see rebel-flown Tora Toras circling, probably poised to do another strafing run at Malacañan. At the back of my mind, I feared the worst. With the help the local police, firemen, barangay officials and some gung ho Alabang residents, we blocked the entrance of the South Expressway. Our objective: to hinder rebel forces expected to come from the south. We were successful because a long

Sat-Sun, October 14-15, 2017 column belonging to the Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) got stalled in Biñan and were backed all the way to Sta. Rosa, Laguna. ES came to inform me that we had unintentionally blocked friendly troops. Immediately, we lifted the blockade and the SOLCOM were able to proceed to Camp Crame to reinforce Gen. Fidel Ramos. My next meeting with ES was inside the halls of Congress. And guess who was in the same batch. It was none other than Commander Gerry Salapuddin who now represented the Congressional District of Basilan. ES and I met again as both members of the cabinet of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. ES first served as Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, then Secretary of National Defense and later as Executive Secretary or “Little President”. At some point, he also served as Presidential Spokesperson. Members of the Malacañ Press Corps had a field day regularly ambushing him for interviews. But all throughout his stint in Malacañan, he was in one way or another, involved in pursuing back channel peace talks with the MILF. This he did together with, among others, Secretary Silvestre “Yong” Afable and Congressman Nur Jaafar. To me, ES reprented the best of what a public servant could and should be. I had the honor of being invited to his book launch a couple of weeks ago. Summarizing his very colorful career both in the military, in the legislature and in the executive department, the book was aptly entitled: “Soldier Peacemaker, the Life and Work of Eduardo R. Ermita, A Memoir.” Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also “like” us on Facebook at “Speaking Out.

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and online media to take away the support of his followers. Indeed, the decision on the PNP-PDEA transfer will be viewed as a victory for the opposition in their efforts to undermine the President. -oooONLY TOTAL WAR WILL DEFEAT ILLEGAL DRUGS IN RP: I am sure that, at this point, Duterte’s ill-wishers would double or even triple their efforts to publicize all the more, in all forms of media, the “wrongdoings” of his government (and, of course, his own supposed wrongdoings), the objective being to continue discrediting him in the eyes of the 16 million Filipinos who catapulted him to Malacanang even if he was a mere city mayor. Second, there is not going to be anyone---detractors, opponents, or supporters of the President---who will believe that the PNP will truly let go of its role in the

campaign against drugs and that it would only be PDEA who will battle, henceforth, drug syndicates, drug lords and drug addicts. Anything that happens subsequently in this drug war will still perceive to be the handiwork of the PNP, in one way or another. ` Third, it remains clear that, notwithstanding the alleged abuses and mistakes in the campaign against drugs, there is no other way to effectively fight the curse of drugs in the country except the kind of total war that was ushered in by the President at the start of his term, especially considering the negligence (or even outright permission) on the proliferation of drugs by past leaders. What should have been done was to institute reforms in the campaign to stop PNP’s abuses, which was doable anyway. -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, that can be viewed at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Please see the video section. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@ yahoo.com.

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Its most distinctive feature is the 4-tube exhaust—the Quattro Scarichi, in Italian—coming together in a circle. There are currently no Pagani hypercars in the Philippines, but that may change very soon!

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Hospital became one of the National Key Clinical Cancer Specialty Centers designated by China’s State Government. The hospital has so far received cancer research grants of more than 15 million RMB (or US$2.5 million). As Vice-President of Fuda Cancer Hospital, Dr. Mu has extensive clinical experience in minimally invasive techniques, and in cancers of the lung, esophagus, breast, and stomach. He has been awarded numerous national financial grants for his research; published 28 research articles and two pedagogic articles; and has been cited with several awards in recognition of his outstanding teaching and medical accomplishments. Dr. Mu will be joined by Fuda Director Li Feng and Mr. Segundo Cruz, coordinator. In addition to conventional methods of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, Fuda Cancer Hospital has been innovative in applying its unique “3C + P” cancer treatment approach, i.e. Cryosurgical Ablation (CSA), Cancer Microvessel Intervention (CMI), Combined Immunotherapy for cancer (CIC),

and Personalized therapy, as well as other new technologies such as Nano knife, seed knife branchytherapy, radiofrequency ablation, photodynamic therapy, and bioimmunotherapy. So far, Fuda Cancer Hospital has performed over 7,000 cases of cryosurgical ablation, the most number of cryosurgical ablation cases in one hospital around the world. Dr. Franco Lugnani, the president of the International Society of Cryosurgery, has lauded Fuda Cancer Hospital for its achievement and the International Society of Cryosurgery has designated the hospital as an international training center of cryosurgery for doctors from the AsianPacific region and other parts of the world. On the following day, 15th of October 2017 (Sunday), Dr. Mu will conduct a Free Cancer Consultation from 9am-12nn before heading back to Fuda Makati Satellite Office. For one-on-one consultations, patients are requested to bring their most recent medical reports such as CT Scan/MRI scan, Blood Routine Test, Medical Abstract or Medical Summary Report, Biopsy test or Pathological report to get the most accurate treatment recommendation, duration of admission and cost estimate to prepare before flying to Fuda Guangzhou China. For registration please prepare or send the ff: Patient Name: Age: Case Diagnosis: City and Town: Mobile @ 0917-775-3426 Tel 02 507 3426 Email: consultationphils@fudahospital.com Or send by Facebook Page Messenger @ Fuda Cancer Hospital – Philippines. Please kindly attention to Mr. Segundo Cruz III, Fuda Coordinator “We can start the consultation on Oct.14 (Saturday) during or after the seminar, and on the following morning of Oct.15 (Sunday) at the lobby of our Hotel from 8am to 12nn, on a first come first serve basis,” said Mr. Cruz. For further details, please contact Mr. Segundo Cruz III at mobile no. 0917-7753426. Fuda Cancer Hospital has gained a great reputation from many countries around the world for its excellent medical service quality. Fuda Cancer Hospital’s mission is to bring the benefit of innovative cancer therapies to all patients around the world, and to show that the best cancer care in the world has no borders.

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where entries are evaluated according to the LGUs’ relevant utilization of ICT to effectively and efficiently deliver its public services directly to its constituents

and stakeholders. Lawyer Jocelle Batapa of NICP shared that for this year, there are 39 entries for eGov Awards. “The eGov Awards will become a marketplace for sharing and it will be held at Rosario Pavilion, Limketkai Center on November 17,” Batapa said. The lawyer also cited the key panel topics in the summit that include enhancing country competitiveness, talent development programs, building innovation and startup ecosystem, stepping up to knowledge processes, promoting open governance, identifying strategies to attract specific niches to the countryside, and harnessing role of ICT councils. Batapa said that such summit is significant to attract more investments in the country, boost employment, make the ICT industry and its benefits more understandable to the general public, and capacitate students with the skills needed in the industry. Around 700 stakeholders and experts from the academe, government, business and more are expected to grace the summit who will share industry trends, developments, best practices, and identify challenges and ways to generate new investments and create jobs especially in the countryside.(RTP/ PIA10)

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five track type tractors, five bulldozers, eight dump trucks, eight cement mixers and a unit of container van. The heavy equipment will be used for the construction of transitional shelters particularly in Barangay Sagonsongan for internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Marawi. DPWH-10 District Engineer Rey Peter Gille and Office of Civil Defense-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OCD-ARMM) Regional Director Reylindo Aniñon inspected the heavy equipment. Engr. Gille said that the heavy equipment are “very vital in fast tracking the operations in the recovery and rehabilitation phase of Marawi City currently being undertaken.” Being the lead agency for the Reconstruction Committee of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) and member of Housing Sub-committee, DPWH has already completed the site development for areas 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Barangay Sagonsongan. Road concreting is still ongoing and estimated to be completed by the end of November, this year. Furthermore, DPWH continues to provide assistance to the evacuation centers through the improvement of roadways, installation of water supply system, latrines, communal kitchens and other related matters. (LEAntonio-PIA ILIGAN/LDN)

GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

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October 14-15, 2017

Yamaha unveils the all-new YZF-R6 Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. launches the latest addition in their R-Series Category and would make the R-World very much exciting, the new YZF-R6. This model has the next generation R-Series design and technology that encapsulates the essence of performance, style and function with its very own Racing DNA originated from the top of the line racing models. Having its unparalleled racetrack success, the new YZF-R6 is the perfect choice for amateur and professional racers alike. You can feel the race bred soul with its powerful 599cc inline 4-cylinder, 16 Titanium valves DOHC F.I engine for a refined and smooth high-revving power. Featuring the Aerodynamic style with the next generation control, its YZF-R1 design style cowling with LED position lights & hidden

Ever heard of Pagani Automobili Hypercars? For hardcore motorheads, hypercars represent the ultimate in automotive technology, a notch above supercars in terms of performance, technology, design, luxury, exclusivity, and rarity. With price tags in the millions of dollars, hypercars exist only in the rarefied world of the rich and famous, and ordinary mortals might never get to see one in their lifetime, except on a movie screen—or in a scale model box. Some hypercars offered in the market are the Bugatti Chiron, the Lamborghini Centenario, and the Porsche 918. Exclusively creating only hypercars, Pagani is a marque that many Filipino motorists may not be familiar with. Founded in 1992

by Argentinian Horacio Pagani, the company is based inthe Motor Valley, just outside of Modena, Italy, and is manned by just 130 employees. The Pagani Zonda was first introduced at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. Although it does not share the names of its customers, it is well-known that Lewis Hamilton owns a purple 2012 Pagani Zonda. The Pagani Huayra, which was featured in the 2013 Transformers 4 movie, retails for US$2.5-million. It has a top speed of 378kph, and 0-100kph acceleration time is 3.2-seconds. Only about 40 units are built each year. How do you recognize a Pagani? See heard, page 11

headlights, Race style Analogue Tachometer with Digital Screen appeals to be sportier than ever. This new beast also comes with a remarkable high-tech electronic system such as Yamaha’s Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) for a broader and more tractable powerband, a 6-mode Traction Control System (TCS) as well as a Quick Shifter System (QSS), ABS and D-Mode Adjustable engine power that will give you the ability to push even harder and ultimate control, while having the fully adjustable YZF-R1 type 43mm upside down front forks combined with rear shock and dual front discs for sharper handling and stronger braking. The new YZF-R6 is available in Race Blu and Tech Black with an SRP of Php749,000 in all Yamaha Big Bike Shop.

Car of the Year and Truck of the Year Philippines Search Continues The search for the 2017 Car of the Year and Truck of the Year continued last Saturday, the 28th of September, as members of the motoring press gathered to test vehicles from several manufacturers at the Ayala Land Premier’sArca South development at the former FTI site in Taguig City. It was a rather unusual day for the Car Awards Group, Incorporated judges, as several commercial trucks and vans were on hand for testing. While this is not the first time vans have entered this competition, there has never been a COTY-P contender as large as the Hyundai H350. This eighteen seater van packs the height and seating capacity of a mini bus into a footprint just a little larger than that of the new Starex Commuter entered a class below. Coming off a class win last year with their V70 MPV, Haima entered its new F-Star minivan and dual-cab commercial utility, as well as the new M3 subcompact sedan, coming with an automatic transmission

for the first time. Another returning competitor from China, BAIC, enters this year with the new Bayanihan small truck and Freedom utility (single and double cabs), which seeks to capture the class trophy won by the Suzuki Super Carry last year. Last but definitely not least, Mini has entered the Countryman D and Countryman SD. These luxurious compact crossovers represent Mini’s first foray into the diesel market. Considering Mini’s COTY-P win record,

could one of these two be the first ever diesel COTY-P? The Car of the Year and Truck of the Year

Philippines Test-Fest will resume on October 28, with the awards scheduled for end of November.