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North Mindanao ranks 4th in ‘cybersex’ cases Volume VII, No. 115 Website: www.mindanaodailynews.com

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-Northern Mindanao now ranks fourth in the country’s regional capital with a number of “cybercrimes” involving child cybersex cases in the country, Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano, of Misamis Oriental, said Tuesday. He said that the police regional command of the cybercrimes unit headed by Chief Inspector Ignacio Gamba has called to his office to report about the “cybercrime” cases in Misamis Oriental and in Northern Mindanao. Aside from child cybersex cases, “sextortion” and identity thief have also been reported in Northern Mindanao, Emano said He said that during the briefing, Gamba also discussed about “identity and private account thief,” which are usually applied through doubtful links and illegal “skimming,” particularly the illegal and unauthorized withdrawal of deposited money through the bank’s automated machines. Following the briefing, Emano enjoined all provincial government employees to be cautious in dealing with “strangers” and even “friends” in the internet through various social media platforms with dubious See ranks, page 11

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Gov’t agents seize fake notes in CDO By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Central Bank collaged a peddler of “counterfeit” Philippine Currency amounting to P 161,700 during a “buy bust” operation here, the NBI said Tuesday. Lawer Alex Cabornay, the NBI head agent, who led the buy bust operation identified the lone suspect as Charlie L. Quintana, 36, of Ilaya, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City. He said that a joint operation of the NBI in Northern Mindanao and CB agents from Manila conducted the buy bust operation along Claro M. Recto in Lapasan, this city, Friday afternoon. Cabornay said that an NBI asset posed as a buyer of the counterfeit Philippine currency, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect. Recovered from the suspect was 74 pieces of counterfeit P 1,000 bills totaling P 74,000, 158 pieces of fake P 500 bills, which totaled P 79,000 and 87 pieces of fake P 100 bills amounting to P 8, 700, or a combined total of P 161,700 fake peso bills. Cabornay said that the FREE WIFI AT LAST. Students use free WiFi at the Capitol-owned Vicente de Lara Park inside the one-hectare wide suspect was subjected to an Misamis Oriental provincial capitol complex along A. Velez Street in Cagayan de Oro City. The free WiFi is a joint inquest proceeding before initiative between the Misamis Oriental provincial government led by Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano and Smart the City Prosecutors Communications. The free WiFi is renewable for 30 minutes.

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lution No. 853 calling for the investigation in North Luzon, said the average gasoline price in the region is P44 per liter but in contrast, gasoline prices in Baguio City is higher by as

much as P5 to P13 per liter since November 2016. As of February 8 this year, Go said oil prices in Baguio still remains at P53.80 per liter compared to the pump

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First Bangsa Mranao Congress Held By Sonny Sudaria Mindanao Daily News

ILIGAN CITY – For the first time in the long history of the people of Lanao, a Bangsa (People) Mranao Congress was held here last September 30 to October 1. In his opening message Congress Chairman Dr. Firdausi I. Abbas, Ll. B., Ph. D., declared that the gathering aims to unify the Mranao people in the task of rebuilding Marawi City from the ruins brought about by the fighting between the Maute group and government forces since May 23, with the hope of making it a Shangrila. He cited the virtues of the Mranao and its excellence in various fields of human endeavor that make the people rise from whatever fall it may suffer. He mentioned that the wars between the Spaniards, the Americans and the Japanese never destroyed Marawi and that it was only the recent armed conflict which leveled almost everything in Marawi to the ground. He declared that the task ahead for the Bangsa Mranao is a “Saga of Courage.”

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During the first day, speakers like former Commissioner of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, Samira Gutoc-Tomawis expressed their sentiments concerning the fate of the Mranao who are suffering in the evacuation centers and other places away from home and do not know when they could return to their homeland. Atty. Benedicto R. Bacani, Executive Director of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) gave encouragement for the Mranao in their pursuit of self-determination. Also present in the first day were His Majesty Sultan

Muhammad Tuad A. Kiram I and His Royal Highness Prince Mezzeera A. Kiram, Crowned Prince of Sulu and Sabah. Abbas told reporters that the aforementioned visitors came to express their sympathy to the cause of the Bangsa Mranao. On the second day, the Congress passed the resolutions proposed by the various sectors of Mranao society. Afterwards these resolutions will be submitted to the President and other concerned agencies of the government. Abbas said. The Congress was conducted by an Executive Council composed of Abbas as Chairman, Sultan Nasrollah B. Conding - Vice Chairman, Sultan Mustapha G. Subair, Sultan Lomala Imam, Sultan Ibrahim Marmay, Councilor Abdani T. Alonto, Atty. Dalidig Sumndad, Atty. Cairoden P. Marohom, Shohailoden S. Abdul Carim, Alim Saad Amate, Dean Masiding Noor Yahya, Nassim D. Saranggani,Alahida D. Guinal, Bai Jamila A. Tamano and Alinair A. Decampong – Members. – Mindanao Daily -

AFP assures humane treatment for captured Maute terrorists WHILE the remaining Maute Group terrorists have expressed their willingness to fight to death, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the

public that those who will be captured in the ongoing clearing operations will be treated humanely. AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Are-

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'Nene' chides Ombudsman, voices support for Oro mayor By Jigger Jerusalem PNA

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Former Senate president Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has expressed support for the city’s embattled mayor Oscar Moreno, who is facing dozens of criminal and administrative cases. Pimentel has advised Moreno to “fight for what he thinks is right” and not let the series of cases distract him from doing his job, even as the former Senate stalwart reminded the local chief executive that the harassment was just part of being in public office. Pimentel, who was once a mayor also of this city, said the chopping up of cases by

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Ofrfice Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172

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Pulication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0239-2017 (R.A. 10172)

CCE-0219-2017 (R.A. 10172)

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 ERWIN MEJORADA SARMIENTO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “F” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ERWIN MEJORADA SARMIENTO who was born on June 24, 78 at Bo. San Vicente, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parent is THELMA MEJORADA SARMIENTO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 23 October 2017.

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 ARGIE GULTIANO SANICO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “F” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARGIE GULTIANO SANICO, who was born on February 27, 80 at Bancasi, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ALFREDO SUSTELLAS SANICO AND REBECCA PAUNAL GULTIANO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 23 October 2017.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Oct 4 & 11, 2017

MDN: Oct 4 & 11, 2017

IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE SPOUSES JEROME M. SANCHEZ AND RODALYN ALOLOR SANCHEZ,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2017-085

JEROME M. SANCHEZ AND RODALYN ALOLOR SANCHEZ, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on July 28, 2005 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at Purok Rozal-A, Villaverde, Iligan City and Brgy., San Roque, Lambagohun, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for four (4) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 28, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on October 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of September, 2017. MDN: Sept 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2017

IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RUBEN PASONILAO FLORES AND SHERLYN MAHINAY DONGDONG,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-084

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ALYN LABITAD GONZAGA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s date of birth from “September 2, 1971” to “September 3, 1971” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALYN ALFOJA LABITAD who was born on Sept. 2, 1971 (As per PSA file) in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are ANASTACIO GALARRITA ALFOJA and WENNIFREDA BADILI ALFOJA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 6, 2017.

(SGD) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar

MDN: Sept. 27 & Oct 4, 2017

RUBEN PASONILAO FLORES AND SHERLYN MAHINAY DONGDONG,, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

ORDER

Pimentel, 83, co-founder of the ruling political party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), made the statement at the sidelines of a forum on federalism at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines here recently. So far, the Ombudsman meted a penalty of dismissal and perpetual disqualification from holding public office on Moreno in 11 different rulings last August and earlier this month for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the interest of service. Among the cases Moreno is facing relates to the rental scheme of heavy equipment entered into by Misamis Oriental when he was governor from 2007 to 2012. Last Sept. 25, Moreno

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA City Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

the Office of the Ombudsman against Moreno was “wrong”, describing it as “political harassment.” Pimentel said he found it ironic that the Ombudsman, one of the government agencies tasked to prevent political harassment, could be used for such. But the former lawmaker did not put the blame directly on Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, noting that the latter "merely relies on the recommendation of its Mindanao station in Davao.” “While it is good the mayor can still avail of legal remedies like asking the appellate court for temporary restraining order, I can say it is unfair that you chop one case to harass an official,” said Pimentel, of the 48 graft cases against Moreno, 24 of them administrative and the other 24 criminal complaints.

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

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on January 22, 2005 at Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at Valencia City, Bukidnon and Sitio Dam, Curvada, Ditucalan, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for more than ten (10) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 22, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on October 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 19th day of September, 2017. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2017

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0053-2017

Date: September 20, 2017

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 LUZVIMINDA LLANEZA JANAPON has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “July 10, 1970” to “July 9, 1970” in the certificate of live birth of LUZVIMINDA COTILLON LLANEZA who was born on July 9, 1970 at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are Pascual Infiel Llaneza and Flora Fabros Cotillon. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 12, 2017. MDN: Sept. 27 & Oct 4, 2017

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Experts on federalism in PH: There are no ‘quick fixes’ e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

THE Philippines has made some progress in decentralizing powers to local government units, but the government needs to do more. This was what international experts agreed during the third Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC) organized by the state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies held recently at the Marco Polo Hotel as part of the observance of the Development Policy Research Month. “The Philippines is easily one of the most decentralized countries already within Southeast Asia, far more decentralized than federal Malaysia,” Australian National University Professor Paul Hutchcroft said. He, however, added that there is much more to be done and consider if the country decides to shift to a federal form of government—a proposal that has gained traction since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office in 2016 in a bid to solve the weak regional development and inefficient public ser-

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vice delivery in the country. For one, stakeholders must remember that there is no one-size-fits-all kind of federalism, or major political reform for that matter, adding that the type of federalism to be adopted depends on the needs of the people and the preexisting political conditions in the country. According to Hutchcroft, when it comes to deciding on major reforms like fed-

eralism, there are no ‘quick fixes’ and that federalism is not something that “once you have put it in place, it will resolve things.” There will always be issues between the national and local level, he added. But whether or not federalism pushes through, Hutchcroft said there is a need for the government to strengthen the regions. This, according to him, can bring development, not only

25k vacancies up for grabs on Oct. 6 Job Fair

ZAMBOANGA City--The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday announced that 25,000 job vacancies are up for grab on the one-day Job Fair in this city. Some 24 local and overseas placement agencies have confirmed participation at the fair, slated on October 6 at one of the local hotels. The vacancies included administrative staff, human resource officers, drivers,

sales representatives, among others. Jobseekers may pre-register at the DOLE- Zamboanga City Field Office or at the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the city government during office hours starting Monday. The Job Fair is part of the five-day activity, dubbed as “Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (TNK), a joint project of DOLE and the Department of Trade and

Industry (DTI), which is scheduled to be held from October 6 to 10. DOLE Regional Director Ofelia Domingo said the TNK will be highlighted by several component events to include the Annual Zamboanga Peninsula Exposition (ZAMPEX); Zampen Investment Conference (ZAMPEN ICON); DOLE’s Local-Chief Executives (LCE) Forum; Labor Standards and Productivity Enhancement See grabs, page 11

in the local level, but in the whole country as well. “If federalism pushes through, it is critical to have stronger states as a foundation so why not begin that now?” Furthermore, he said it is also important to understand the nature of the country’s political institutions, especially the bureaucratic institutions and the political party system, saying that “if both are weak, whatever

is constructed may end up being unstable.” Me anw hile, Her wig Mayer from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, emphasized the need to determine functional assignments in the different levels of government for tax collection, transportation, and education for instance, saying that “functional assignment will definitely define your way on how you would shape your federalism.” This way, Mayer said, the government will be able to determine the amount and the kind of resources needed for each level. He warned that mismatches between the resources and functions can cause ‘major trouble’ for the government because not enough funding will be given to the different levels. The government also needs to invest on human capital to be able to manage funds in the local level, according to Mayer. As discussions on this major reform are still on going, Mayer also reminded key players that the road

to federalism will not be a smooth one as it entails that various factors will have to be taken into consideration. “Federalism starts at the center with a commitment to let go. If you don’t want to have it, don’t start it, but if you are committed, then go for it and do it swiftly,” Mayer said. Similarly, Hutchcroft also warned of unintended consequences that have to be anticipated, especially in huge political reforms like shifting to federalism. The APPC serves as the culminating activity of the Development Policy Research Month (DPRM), an annual nationwide celebration led by PIDS every September pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 247. Started in 2015, the APPC aims to convene policy experts and researchers to analyze critical issues relevant to development planning and policymaking. PIDS envisions it to serve as a platform to cultivate a strong culture of research and use of data and evidence among the See experts, page 11

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Who is protecting Cag. De Oro Mayor Moreno?

Ever wonder why Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno could not be easily dismissed from office? Even hundreds of dismissal orders and perpetual disqualifications could not move Moreno an inch. My little bird said that it is not because of former Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. that Moreno continues to hang on to his office. Pimentel is only an incidental figure. Actually, Pimentel’s coming out of the picture better serve the purpose of camouflaging Moreno’s judicial weapons. Counting the dozens of administrative and criminal cases of anti-graft and corrupt practices against Moreno would have been enough to send him to jail or, at least, removed him from office at the earliest.

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who are in college. Most students join the fraternity only for socialization and personal “protection” from possible bullies in school. That concept falls only for the teenagers or sophomore students. There is also this fear among parents that a college fraternity would lead the students to notoriety and a failure. Of course, nobody wants it. What about if the boys have become professionals and have joined a secret fraternal society? Perhaps, that would make the difference. Well, that is what takes for Mayor Moreno, a member of the “Lex Taliones Fraternitas.” Lex Taliones is an exclusive and secret fraternity of the San Beda College of Law founded in the late 1960s by Bienvenido Marquez, Jr., then a law

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student of San Beda. The members of this fraternity have been already professionals because one could not be enrolled in law until finishing a related fouryear-college degree. Moreno is a member of the influential Lex Taliones. A fraternal organization whose concept is borrowed after the Code of Hammurabi’s an “eye for an eye,” “a tooth for a tooth” principle. In other words, the fraternity espouses “revenge and retaliation” as a means of survival for its fraternity members? Considering that the members of the fraternity hold important and sensitive positions in See protecting, page 11

Accusations that CJ Sereno must answer right away

LIFE’SINSPIRATIONS: “… `Immediately after the ALLAN M. MEDIANTE distress of those days the sun Editor-in-Chief will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ the stars will fall from the Managing Editor Executive Editor sky, and the heavenly bodies MARK FRANCISCO will be shaken’…” (Jesus, our Lifestyle Editor God and Savior, in Matthew GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit 24:29, the Holy Bible). Motoring Editor Photo Journalist -oooACCUSATIONS THAT PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN CJ SERENO MUST AN Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga SWER RIGHT AWAY: In Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING the controversy surrounding Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor Supreme Court Chief Justice AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA Ma. Lourdes Sereno today Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant on account of the impeachment complaint against her RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO before the House of Repre Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor sentatives, what I would like ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO to urgently hear real soon is the answer of her camp NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building on what a lawyer-columnist CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 of a major newspaper wrote CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. ---------------------------------------------------------------

But, it won’t happen at all. Woe to the ordinary government worker because an allegation of a minuscule amount of an unliquidated or misappropriation of a few hundreds would be enough to send the person to jail. Moreno does not care about that or even think of that worse scenario. Here’s the rub: For people in high places, particularly elected officials who have the right connections and “secret” influence, the prison cell or dismissal from service is not part of their itinerary in government service. Anyway, without making the topic complicated, does anybody believed in the fraternity? Many believed that a fraternity, a kind of brotherhood, exists only and is effective only for those

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about her the other day. Lawyer Oscar Franklin Tan charged that Sereno fully admitted, through the answer she and her lawyers filed to refute the impeachment complaint against her before the lower house of Congress, that she in fact blatantly violated the 1987 Constitution by her maneuvers to stop then Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza from becoming a member of the high tribunal. The actions of Sereno in the case of now Supreme Court Associate Justice Jardeleza, as admitted by her in her answer, Tan argued, violated the Constitutional due process clause becaue she acted as the complainant, prosecutor, judge, and jury in the case of Jardeleza.

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occurred in a church in Antioch, Tennessee, USA where one churchgoer was killed. Let us no longer consider the exact reasons behind these violent incidents. What is important for us to consider is the truth that a great number of other places are unmistakably experiencing the same mayhem. Whether these were caused by terrorism or by personal motivations, we should realize that man should endeavor to be careful all the time. But, how can man truly take care of himself or of his loved ones? The truth See sereno, page 5

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THE RIGHT CHOICE THERE are times that the chief executive may fail to appoint a right person or persons to right positon or positions especially to so act as member or members in his circle of power, with whom he have trust and confidence with them... incorruptible, honest and dedicated. They are not power hungry like some who, with overbearing arrogance, have pretended themselves to be clothed with power akin to that of the power that be. But, more often than not, of that delegated authority, some have acted more

powerful than the chief executive, as we can usually see before... during the incarceration of City Mayor Celso G. Regencia especially in the employment of casual employees even without his (City Mayor) knowledge. But just recently, knowing fully well that some are acting like the gods of Olympus, he made corrected measures to stop this glaring display of power. According to him, casual employment should be in the case to case basis, of course, if there is an express or written order from him, the City Mayor. In other scenario, even

the President failed, for some instances, to appoint his Department Secretaries that would live up to his expectation; that come up to his standard. Because of his desire to nip in the bud the corruption and the injustices, he has no other choice but to terminate those corrupt and inefficient Department Secretaries that he wrongly appointed. Nipping in the bud the corruption, injustices, and illegal drugs need a Herculean task or a Davidic courage that defies any Goliath. Our President has a Davidic optimism to make our

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PH-Japan to work on Bangsamoro Road Network, Davao City Bypass MANILA-- In the Third Philippines-Japan Joint Committee Meeting on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar presented the Bangasmoro Road Network Development Project, an infrastructure project involving the improvement and construction of a 200 km road network covering 11 access roads and bridges connecting ARMM and other regions in Mindanao. “Japan International Cooperation Agency has already funded the feasibility study of the Bangsamoro Road Network Development Project. We have already formed a multi-sectoral steering committee, which will be chaired by Undersecretary Emil Sadain,” Villar noted. “We are confident that See work, page 11

Basilan fisherfolks convene for 1st Aquaculture Summit

During the Indigenous People Mandatory Representatives (IPMR) Peacebuilding Conversation on September 26, 2017 in Butuan City, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Usec. Diosita “Jojo” Andot emphasized to the participants to make it a daily mission to advocate for peace starting from oneself and family, in order to outspread peace in the community. She said that this gathering of IPMRs will be a good venue for them to share their experiences and to raise their issues and concerns, in order to address the needs of their respective communities. (PIA Caraga)

DOE Veterans Bank, Dumaguete City E-Power Mo ink MOA on Payroll, HR services to visit Mindanaoans BUTUAN CITY, - After empowering Luzon and Visayas, the Department of Energy (DOE) will bring the E-Power Mo Campaign to Mindanao on October 3, 2017 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City as part of its continuing effort to invest knowledge and sound information to energy consumers and stakeholders. Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said, “The E-Power Mo Mindanao is visiting President Duterte’s home town to empower Mindanaoans. It’s about energy and how people can have better energy options for their daily living.” “We’ve done this in Luzon and Visayas, and this time we will provide this avenue for Mindanaoans to learn and grasp essential information and energy concepts, such as existing policies, programs and plans,” Cusi said. The E-Power Mo Energy Investment Forum and Stakeholders Conference will highlight energy programs, opportunities, development plans and policies, financing and best practices, as well as the energy supply and demand outlook for Mindanao. See visit, page 11

ISABELA CITY, Basilan, -- Fisherfolks from different municipalities and cities in Basilan gathered for the First Fisheries and Aquaculture Summit on September 21 at Basilan State College Amphitheatre. The Provincial Government of Basilan in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)- ARMM hosted the Summit with over 300 participants, which include fisherfolks, local officials, government and private stakeholders, where current state of fisheries in Basilan were discussed. It also served as a venue for policy formulation. These policies are expected to contribute to the improvement of fisheries and aquatic resources, boost sufficient supply and harvest, as well as ensure food security and sustainability. In his message, Governor Jim Hataman-Salliman said that the Provincial Govern-

ment is in the process of taking initiatives to implement policies and objectives to help the fisheries sector. “Si Presidente po mismo ang kinausap ko na kung pwede tulungan tayo, (sa Provincial Government) yung paano magkaroon ng concrete action at paano magkaroon ng leveling-off yung relationship ng lahat ng sectors dito sa municipal waters natin,” Gov. Salliman said. M e a n w h i l e , B FA R ARMM Regional Director Janice Desamito Musali, representing ARMM Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman gave a commitment that the agency will support the provincial government in promoting the fisheries sector of Basilan. “Our commitment to work hand in hand is unlimited, as long as we can see the dedication and commitment of our local government units, and our municipal

SURIGAO CITY, (PIA) – Surigao del Norte 1st district representative Francisco Jose ‘Bingo’ Matugas II announced that he is working on the construction of Siargao Nautical Highway by 2019, which means putting up of a bridge connecting Hayangabon to Socorro and Socorro to Consolacion, Dapa in Surigao del Norte. “I am coordinating with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade for the opening of a full-blown Siargao International Airport. That is why we are expanding the roads leading to the Sayak air terminal,” said Matugas. He also said that all is set for Siargao Materials Recovery Facility in collaboration with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu. “We seek to control the production and segregation of waste materials because we do not want to become just another polluted area in this part of the globe. Siargao is well-known in

the field of tourism. We have a lot of domestic and foreign visitors, that is why we are doing everything to enrich and improve it,” he added. He also said that there is a big possibility that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD) will soon visit Cloud Nine. “There are four cabinet secretaries who confirmed their attendance in the World Surfing Cup which we will be hosting. House Speaker Sonny Alvarez has a beach house in Malinao, Gen. Luna. We are very optimistic that the president is coming, and most likely, it will be a surprise visit,” he said. Matugas also attended the blessing and inauguration of the Municipal Public Market, level 3 water system, community fish landing center and Brgy. Talisay Seawall, in line with the Araw ng San Benito. “Warmest congratulations to all for the infra projects that we are championing. Thanks to former

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Infra projects underway in Surigao del Norte

PVB officials led by Director Percianita Racho (2nd from Right), and SVP Vilma Noche (rightmost) present a symbolic ATM card to Mayor Felipe Remollo (3rd from Right) and Atty. Robert Martinez, Civil Service Commissioner. Under the partnership, PVB will service the payroll requirements of the City Government as well as the automation of its Payroll & HR Services.

DUMAGUETE CIT Y – Philippine Veterans Bank recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the City Government of Dumaguete in keeping with the Bank’s commitment to help in countryside development. Under the MOA, PVB will provide ATM Payroll services plus added products and services that will automate the City Government’s human resources and payroll operations. These services include Biometrics System, Daily Time Record System, Human Resources Information

System (HRIS), Payroll System, and the VeteranTeller 3-in-1 ATM/ID Card. All these systems and pro duc ts synt hesize a complete HR and payroll structure for the City Government that automate the employee record-keeping and payroll disbursement process. In addition, the 3-in-1 ATM/ID Card serves as the employee’s company ID, timekeeping card, and ATM card. The MOA signing ceremony was held at the Dumaguete City Session Hall last Friday, September 30.

The City Government was led by Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo along with other local officials including Mr. Ricardo Gonzales Jr., City Administrator; Dr. Dinno Depositario, Assistant Department Head I – HRMO; and Councilor Lilani Ramon, Chairperson of the Committee on Personnel LGU. On the other hand, representing Veterans Bank in the signing ceremony were Director Percianita Racho; SVP Vilma Noche, Branch Banking Head; E-Channels See ink, page 11

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‘Cacao’ to transform lives of Davao farmers DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Inday Sara Duterte is hopeful that the lives of small cacao farmers in the city will transform as the local government aggressively pushes for the development of cacao industry. On Monday, the mayor led the formal opening of ‘Cacao City’ at the Pasalubong Center on Palma Gil St. here Monday. It is a project undertaken by the LGU, through the City Agriculture Office, and the private sector. The Cacao City would See transform, page 11

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DAVAO CITY -- The city government of Davao wants all road works in the city finished to pave way for the big triathlon event Alveo Ironman 70.3 in March next year. City Sports and Development Office officer-incharge Mikee Aportadera said the city government is set to meet with officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways

(DPWH) for road preparation as the requirement for the hosting of an Ironman 70.3 race is to have flat concrete or asphalted roads. “This because, when the bike race will commence, the roads should have no holes and uneven surfaces,” he said. “We are doing our best to coordinate with the DPWH, also with our City Engineers Office to help us out in fixing the road for the

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race next year,” Aportadera added. Aside from the DPWH, the city will also coordinate with the city’s barangays officials, security, and medical forces as well as the local government units of Panabo City and Tagum City in Davao del Norte because the bike race will reach to their area. Aportadera said he is expecting to draw about

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1,500 participants not just from the Philippines but also from other countries who will join the race. “We are looking at, not only in the Philippines but also other Asian countries, because in the past Ironman races of the Sunrise events there were foreign athletes who joined the races,” he said. He said Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio wants to

showcase the city and other parts of Mindanao to the participants from the Philippines and even to the foreign athletes. “Once we will be hosting the Ironman in Davao City, one is we will be bringing people from the outside and they are able to see and feel what Davao City and Mindanao all about. Number two is tourism, See wants, page 11

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The provincial government of Compostela Valley in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) - Compostela Valley Chapter successfully holds the 11th BSP ComVal Council Jamboree and Kab-O-Rama scouts with the theme “Growth and Stability” on September 27- October 1, 2017 at the Capitol compound, Cabidianan, Nabunturan with a total of 3,298 scouts participated from the 11 municipalities of the province. (m. lasaca, ids comval)

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C ompostela Valley Province -- The provincial government of Compostela Valley in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Compostela Valley Chapter successfully holds the 11th BSP ComVal Council Jamboree and Kab-O-Rama scouts with the theme “Growth and Stability” on September 27- October 1, 2017 at the Capitol compound, Cabidianan, Nabunturan. A total of 3,298 scouts participated from the 11 municipalities of the province. Having the most number of delegations are the mu-

nicipalities of Maco-681, Nabunturan-626, Maragusan- 418, Pantukan-298, Monkayo-245 and Compostela-249 participants. Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy - BSP Council Chair said that this is the most participated scouting in the province because of the consideration that the students were allowed to wear the Type C uniform with white t-shirt, short pants and BSP neckerchiefs- making it less expensive; instead of the usual Type B uniform. He added that he also implemented the mandate of the council to conduct a free school-based Boy Scout

encampment for those who cannot join the provincial jamboree. The five-day undertaking have been successfully participated by the scouts. Adding colors to this endeavor are the activities prepared by the Council namely; Survival skills which is strengthened through Skill-O-Rama which are composed of the three Legged Race, Skinning the Snake, Ring and straw Relay, Flag pole Raising, Compass Relay, Message Relay, Chariot Rave, Wig-Wang, Fire-Building, Undressing-Dressing Contest, Egg-Spoon relay, Knot Tying Contest and Marble

Race. Scouting with BSP is an effective co-curricular program in the leadership and value formation of every child. The main goal of this event is aiding the school system to mold pupils and students into responsible and responsive citizens of the country and in contributing efforts to achieve quality education. The participants of the Provincial Jamboree will be the official delegates of ComVal in the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree on November 2017. (Jazel N. Sarte// ids comval)

DAVAO CITY – A city dad urged colleagues to support measure to allow the implementers of the water bulk project to establish a water treatment facility in the city’s third district. Second District Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang is campaigning hard to muster 21 votes for the Apo Agua bulk water project even if it means getting a councilor out of a hospital for an hour to attend the city council session Tuesday. Dayanghirang said his move is for the interest of his constituents in the second district which has been suffering from lack of potable water. Dayanghirang and the residents in the second district pin hopes on the Apo Agua project to resolve the district’s water problem as it has been fighting for two years now to get support for the water project. He said residents are not even comfortable using the available water to bathe because of its yellowish color. “I am appealing to my colleagues. Even if they are in a wheelchair I will bring them in to manifest their vote for the measure,” Dayanghirang said in desperation to bring drinkable water to the residents of the second district. Dayanghirang recalled that he has done it years ago when he was majority floor leader that he called for a recess for three hours to wait for the councilor to excuse from the class just to manifest vote for

a major project. Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc (AAII) request for the allowable use for the establishment of a water treatment facility in Barangay Gumalang, Baguio District remains pending due to the lack of a quorum in the past two sessions. The measure is up for the City Council’s approval again. The approval of the request for allowable use would allow Apo Agua to apply for a building permit so they can start the construction. Dayanghirang explained that the measure needs the support of 21 members in accordance with a provision of the Zoning Ordinance. However, the city council cannot still muster the needed votes for the measure during the last two sessions. Dayanghirang said that in his talk with Majority Floorleader Bernard Al-ag there was optimism to get the number. “Hopefully most of them (councilors) will be around,” he added. The request of Apo Agua was presented on June 6 but it was remanded to the committee level for further discussion after several issues were raised including the protest of Barangay Tamugan regarding the assignment of the DCWD water rights to Apo Agua. The barangay has already passed a resolution signifying no objection to the project. PNA

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Hon. Jay M. Bergado - P Vice-Mayor

Hon. Ernest G. Lontok - P Hon. Rufino Philip T. Magsayo - P Hon. Ric S. Yunting - P S.B. Member S. B. Member S. B. Member Hon. Abundio P. Gerbese - P Hon. Fernando L. Cotales- P Hon. Rey D. Perocho - P S. B. Member S. B. Member S. B. Member Hon. Maria Corazon L. Cale - P Hon. Leo Q. Araño - P Hon. Celso B. Bergado - P S. B. Member S. B. Member ABC President/ Ex-Officio Member Gukom Eugenio T. Lumontod - P IPMR Ex-Officio Member

LEGEND: P - Present. A - Absent. L - Late. Ex - Excuse, OB - On Official Business. OL - On Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 07-2017 “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction, Installation and Erection of Buildings in Coastal Areas and Public Places without the Pertinent Building Permits or Special Permits in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental” explanatory note WHEREAS, public safety of every individual residing in Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, a healthy ecology and the general welfare of the public are primary concerns of the Local Government Unit of Lopez Jaena, Misamis ccidental; WHEREAS, it becomes prevalent that there are construction, installation and erection of buildings and other improvements intentionally, wilfully and deliberately done without securing the necessary permits from the local agencies/offices thereby causing imminent threat to the public from the peril of fire, collapse of buildings, falling debris hazards of pollution and hindering the Local Government Unit of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental to utilize public places and coastal areas in launching structural projects for the development and benefit of all residents in the municipality; WHEREAS, this alarming situation necessitates the imposition of stringent sanctions to those who have intentionally, wilfully and deliberately constructed, installed and erected buildings and other improvements in the coastal areas and public places without the necessary building permit or special permit; WHEREAS, Sec. 5 of Art. II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, provides that: That the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and’the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy; WHEREAS, Sec 16 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines (R.A. 7160), provides that: Every Local Government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied there from, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdiction, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and selfreliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full enjoyment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants;

Ordinances. e. Special permit- A temporary authorization or license given to an applicant who wants to build or construct a building or structural improvement in public places and coastal areas within the jurisdiction and control of the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental for a very compelling and vital purpose beneficial to the interest of the Municipality and the entire populace of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Occidental MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ JAENA OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

Excerpts from the Minutes of the 18th Regular Session of the Sangguniang Bayan of Lopez Jasna, Misamis Occidental held at the Sangguniang Bayan Session hall on June 19, 2017.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

SECTION 3. LEGAL BASIS 1. Section 5 (Article II) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution 2. Section 16 (R.A. 7160)Local Government Code of the Philippines 3. Section 389, 444, 455 and 465 of R.A. 8550 National Fishery Code 4. Executive Order No. 533 (Adopting Integrated Coastal Management as a National Strategy to ensure’ sustainable Development. 5. Section 3(A-No.5-6) of Provincial Ordinance No. 99-16 (IBAMO CODE) SECTION 4. Prohibited Acts - lt shall be prohibited for any person to intentionally, wilfully, and deliberately construct, install and erect a building or other structural improvement in the coastal areas and public places in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, without building permit or special permit. All existing buildings or any structural improvements in the coastal areas and public places in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental without building permits or special permits prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be covered by this prohibition/ Provided further that any building or structure constructed or installed in the coastal areas and public places being considered as future site of Municipal Development Projects with or without building permit or special permit shall also be included in this prohibition. SECTION 5. SCOPE AND COVERAGE - This Ordinance shall be applicable to all coastal and public places in this Municipality, more specifically the nine (9) coastal barangays of Molatuhan Bajo, Mansabay Bajo, Puntod, Eastern Pob., Western Pob., Katipa, Biasong, Sibugon and Sibula. SECTION 6. Penalty Clause - The owner or any of his representatives of the building or other improvements constructed, installed and erected in coastal areas and public places without building permit or special permit will be notified by the Municipal Engineer on the violation and will be given fifteen (15) days from receipt to immediately remove or demolish the building or the structural improvement. Failure or refusal on the part of the owner or any of his representative to demolish the illegal structure within the period herein provided shall automatically authorize the local government of the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental to demolish the same, gather and keep the construction materials of the demolished structure. SECTION 7. Separability Clause - If for any reason any section or provision of this ordinance, or any portion thereof, or the application of such section, provision or portion thereof to any person, group or circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall not be affected by such declaration and shall remain in force and effect. SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause - This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the provisions of existing laws. ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF LOPEZ JAENA IN ITS SESSION ON JUNE 19, 2017.

SANGGUNIAN MEMBERS:

WHEREAS, in response to this disturbing situation, this ordinance is hereby sought. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Pambayan of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, That: SECTION 1. Title - This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction, Installation and Erection of Buildings in Coastal Areas and Public Places without the Pertinent Building Permits and Special Permits in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental”.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms a. Construction, installation and erection of buildings and improvements- An act of creating, constructing, installing and erecting buildings, houses, cottage or any structural improvements by using carpentry, masonry or both. b. Coastal areas - The seashore or foreshore lands which are inalienable and classified as public land within the territorial jurisdiction of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental. c. Public Places- Public plazas, kiosks, streets, thoroughfares, sidewalks, beaches, any other public place or such other places categorized for public dominion. d. Building permit- An authorization or license given to an applicant who wants to build or construct a building or structural improvement after he satisfies and conforms the approved standard requirements on zoning and land use, lines and grades, structural design, sanitary and sewerage, environmental health, electrical and mechanical safety as well as with other rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the provisions of this National Building Code and other Municipa’

MDN: Sept 20, 27 & Oct 4, 2017

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

The Gospel of Jesus Christ (October4, 2017-Wednesday) Luke 11:1423”And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the

Anyway, only God can judge them at the end demons.” Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven. But He knew their thoughts and said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons

by Beelzebul. “And if I by Beelzebul cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? So they will be your judges: No man is an island. You cannot accomplish your dreams alone. You need help from anyone. The nature of God is united like the Holy Triune God. The nature of God is

wholesome and not broken. God is intact always no matter what. Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls: United we stand; divided we fall. This means that division is not from God but from devil. God wants us to be united in his flock under his care

Biblical reflection and guidance. John 10:16””I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. But it is sad to know that there people around us who are not interBro. Edcel L. Closas ested to be in God’s flock. They separated Anyway, only God can from God intentionally. judge them at the end.

LEDAC lists SSS Reform Act of 2017 as priority State-run Social Security System (SSS) welcomed the move of the LegislativeExecutive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) to include the proposal to amend the Social Security Law of 1997 as one of the priority measures for the 17th Congress. “We are thankful to the council for including the SS charter amendment as one of the priority bills for the 17th Congress as we believe here in SSS that the bright future of the pension fund lies in the successful reform of the 20-year old law,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said. In a statement, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the LEDAC Executive Committee recently approved the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) for the 17th Congress which consisted of 28 priority measures, including the Social Security Act amendments. Of the 28 priority measures, 14 were recommended

by the Ledac-ExeCom as urgent to stress the need to pass the law within the year, and 10 were already filed in both houses of Congress and in advanced stages of legislation. The LEDAC is the highest consultative and advisory body to the President on economic and development matters to integrate the legislative agenda with the national development plan. “We are pleased that the approved CLA responds to what the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 has laid out. In fact, 21 out of the 28 measures are identified as priority legislations in the PDP. This development only shows that the whole of government is moving forward in the same direction,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia said. Pernia added that the Common Legislative Priorities of Congress (consisting of 39 common priorities of

both Houses of Congress) and the President’s Legislative Agenda (consisting of 55 proposed legislations) were the bases of the prioritization. The SS Reform Act of 2017 is among the bills that are already in the advanced stage of legislation. The lower house version was passed on third reading and submitted to the Senate for concurrence last January 18. The proposed charter amendments are currently being discussed in several committee hearings of the Government Corporations and Public Enterprises (GCPE) committee joint with Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development in the Senate. SSS eyes the charter amendment proposal as one of the long-term solutions that will make the pension fund viable and sustainable in the future to further serve its members

and pensioners. One of the major provisions of the proposal is the rationalization of the powers, duties and accountabilities of the Social Security Commission (SSC). With the rationalized powers, it will make it easier for

the SSC to diversify SSS investments to generate and boost earnings of the pension fund, and to further improve the benefits being disbursed to its members. The bill, when enacted into law, will also allow the Commission to condone

penalties on delinquent contributions by employers and employee-members, and to determine appropriate monthly salary credit and contribution tables based on actuarial studies for the stability and viability of the pension fund.

ERRATUM VIRGINIA OLIVARES with Case No. R10-EV/MR/CM-UV -2017-07-1321, Extension of validity of CPC with Change Mode of service and Amendment of Route from GT to UV Express and vice versa. Date of Hearing; July 19, 2017

LOCAL BSP SCOUTING ORIENTATION – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ led the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Scouting Orientation and Basic Course Training for newly-hired teachers and BSP Coordinators from the Municipalities of Tagoloan, Villanueva, Claveria and Balingasag. The scouting orientation was held at the TambobongBalacanas National High School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. Vice Governor Pelaez, in his message, conveyed that scout leaders are influencers and role models. This training course was attended by BSP Council Treasurer ATTY. ERNESTO R. SOTTO, JR., Tambobong-Balacanas NHS Officer-In-Charge ALFE KIM BEDOLIDO, Tambobong-Balacasan NHS and Balacanas ES School Principal REXANE GALARRITA, Council Scout Executive JAYE JOWELLE AGBU, BSP Field Scout Executive LINA MARIE DALANGPAN, Council Training Commissioner ROGELIO ROFEROS and GERONIMO BEJA, Field Operation Officer JOHN REY CAGAS, BSP training staff and volunteers. Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez is the Chief National Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Council Chairman of the BSP MisOr Council.

OUR APOLOGY;LTFRB-X-CDO ERRATUM RUBEN O. JAMESOLAMIN with Case No. R10-EV-PUJ-2017-07-1463 to extend the validity of CPC to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;PUERTO TO VILLANUEVA AD VICE VERSA ONLY. OUR APOLOGY;LTFRB-X-CDO

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Builders Bank and of ADA Inclusive Finance, a Luxemburg development organization and was Director of Negosyong Pinoy (Venture South) Finance Corporation. Cacanando is an alumnus of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) where she obtained a Masters degree in Development Management in 1996. She was conferred Career Executive Service Office (CESO) by the Office of the President in 2001 and by the Career Executive Service Board in 1999, at the same time as Career Service Executive Eligible (CSEE) by the Civil Service Commission. Cacanando takes over the helm of SB Corp, enthusiastic that the agency will accomplish its mandate in MSME finance, especially the P3, and its unique role in the national development landscape as defined by the Magna Carta for MSMEs.

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by 2022, the road network in Bangsamoro will be fully completed,” he added. The 10-B road network would include the ff. road network: Matanog-Barira-AlamadaLibungan Rd. Parang-Balabagan Road Sibutu-Blensong-Nuro Road Nuro-Pinansaran Road Maganoy-Lebak Road Tapian-Lebak Coastal Road Marawi City Ring Road Parang East Diversion Road Manuangan-Parang Road Tunggol 2 Bridge (On DavaoCotabato Rd.) Pagalungan Bridge (On DavaoCotabato Rd.) Aside from the Bangsamoro Road Network, the Japanese government is also supportive of the Davao City Bypass, a 44.6 km by-pass road with a 2.28 km tunnel, which is expected to reduce travel time from Digos to Panabo from 1 hour and 44 minutes via Pan-Philippine Highway to only 49 minutes via Davao By-Pass Road. “The detailed engineering design of the 19.8 billion peso Davao City by-pass is already on-going. The first phase of the project will be completed in 2022,” Villar noted. “As the Philippines pursue its biggest, boldest, and most ambitious infrastructure program, we thank the Japanese government for being a great partner in our economic development,” he added. (BuildBuildBuild)

Visit... from page 6

Like in the previous E-Power Mo, there are six (6) sectoral breakout sessions: Breakout Session 1: Downstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which will focus on the Philippine National Standards for petroleum, consumer safety and protection protocols in the industry, and the development plans in the emerging natural gas industry; Breakout Session 2: Upstream Sector, which will include presentations and thorough discussions on the proposed “Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Round” for coal at petroleum resources; Breakout Session 3: Renewable Energy (RE) Sector, which will include the latest RE development in the sector (i.e., policies and programs), administrative procedures on RE service contracting, and the challenges and way forward; Breakout Session 4: Power Sector, which will cover Local Government Units’ benefits and participation under the Energy Regulations 1-94 (ER 1-94) as well as the proposed amendments to include Indigenous Peoples in the policy. ER 1-94 entitles host communities of a power generating facility to have a share of P0.01/kWh of electricity sales to be used for projects that will uplift the living conditions within the locality;

Breakout Session 5: Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficiency Sector, which will give an overview of the energy efficiency and alternative fuels and technology programs of the DOE, which will highlight the Government Energy Management Program, new and emerging energy technologies; and Breakout Session 6: Consumer Sector, which will mainstream gender and development in the sector, provide understanding on the energy supply chain, energy safety practices and labeling program, gender and development in the energy sector, RE as energy of the future, and lastly, make the attendees an energy smart consumer. The DOE E-Power Mo campaign is in partnership with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA).

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fisherfolks in protecting and conserving our marine resources in their respective municipal waters,” she said. Moreover, BFAR National Director Eduardo Gongona in his keynote speech stressed the government’s commitment to develop and promote Basilan’s fisheries industry. He also said that the government is ready to provide livelihood support to the island’s fisherfolks as long as they can determine their specific needs. “Alamin nyo po kung ano talaga ang kailangan nyo para mabigyan kayo dito,” Director Gongona told fisher folks. Some of the concerns identified and discussed during the summit has a great impact on the fisheries sector, such as the lack of fishing equipment, lack of training on fish preservation, and illegal fishing and encroachment to municipal waters, among others. Some 100 fiberglass and motorized boats were also raffled off to lucky Basilan fishermen. Guests and participants enjoyed the event walking through the mini sea products exhibit displayed in front of the Basilan State College Amphitheatre showcasing Basilan marine products like squid, tuna, lapu-lapu, octopus and many others. They signed a manifesto as an expression of their commitment and solidarity to the fishery sector of Basilan. Local officials said that Basilan is an island abundant in fisheries and aquatic resources, and they hope that visitors would experience the aura of peace, security and contentment each time they come to visit. This year’s summit bears the theme: “Preserving and Improving Fisheries and Aquatic Resources: A commitment to food security and sustainable future.” (ALT/RVC/PIA9-Basilan with reports from Nelia Delos Reyes)

Ink...

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Officer, Lauro Cruz; and Veterans Bank Dumaguete Branch Head Milanie Ozoa. Veterans Bank is a private, commercial bank owned by Filipino World War II veterans and their heirs. It has 60 branches nationwide and is an authorized government depository.

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Governor Lalo Matugas for his wholehearted support, for planting the seed which now blossoms and produces fruits. Next will be the rehabilitation of the San Benito Municipal Gymnasium,” he remarked. (FEA/VLG/John Glenn A. Platil, PGO-SDN/ PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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since every athlete will also have companions,” he said. Aportadera said that the tourism industry will benefit more on this big sporting event next year.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Earlier, Duterte-Carpio said the event will boost Davao City’s tourism industry, considering that the event is expected to draw local and foreign athletes. “The Ironman event is tried and tested. (It) will bring people to the city. It performed well in CamSur and in Cebu, rest assured that we will expect more tourist arrivals, of course, the participants of the events to come here in Davao City as well as the supporters of the participants,” Duterte-Carpio said. The Ironman 70.3 Davao is a special event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ironman in the Philippines. Prior to the Ironman main event, there will be other events like Alaska iron kids, which will be a triathlon for the youths. The participants will race through the city’s fusion of nature and urban infrastructure. Ironman 70.3 is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). The "70.3" refers to the total distance in miles (113 kilometers) covered in the race – including the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike race, and the 13.1-mile run. Prior to the launch of the 70.3 series in 2005, the WTC races were then known as Half Ironman. PNA

Transform... from page 8

serve as a show window and a retail outlet for cacao products, including chocolates. Davao City has been aiming to become the country’s chocolate capital. It is like a ‘chocolate cafe’ -where one can drink hot sikwate and buy cocoa products like tableya and ready-to-eat chocolate bars. “We envision that this is the venue for the buyers and suppliers together,” she said. “This is a venue where we can help more SMEs and more small farmers get into cacao farming and cacao processing.” The objective, she said, is for cacao farming to become a profitable venture -- eventually transforming lives of farmers. “We hope in the end, it will help uplift the lives of fellow Filipinos. This is one of our projects under our program on poverty alleviation,” she said. For Davao City to become the ‘Chocolate Capital of the Philippines,’ there is a need to provide the opportunity to small entrepreneurs, marginal farmers, upland farmers, and the indigenous people to become major players in the cacao and chocolate industry. “We want our farmers to become producers of globallycompetitive quality chocolates,” she said. Leo Leuterio, head of the Davao City Agriculture Office, said the LGU is serious in helping the cacao sector. He noted that Davao City has already made a mark as a destination for cacao enthusiasts -- as it now boasts of the “tree to bar production chocolate experience”. One of the popular tourist destinations in Davao now is the Chocolate Museum in Malagos. “If you want to do it right, the chocolates and cacao are right here in Davao,” Leuterio said. “Davao is now part of the global map for cacao and chocolates that is why we put up a centerpiece of cacao here through the Cacao City.” DVO-PIO

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the clearing of areas in Marawi City still being held by the lawless elements. "They (Maute terrorists) are on the losing end (so) we encourage them to give up. We are giving them this assurance that they will be treated humanely but of course they would really have to face the consequences of their actions," he said. As of this posting, Mauteheld areas in Marawi City are confined to eight to nine hectares with an estimated 50 bandits manning the defense position.

Number of hostages are still at 43 with 749 Maute Group terrorists slain in the ongoing operations. Government losses are still 155 soldiers and police officers while captured weapons are at 795. (PNA)

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again staved off the execution of five other dismissal ordered issued earlier this month when the Court of Appeals granted him a 60-day TRO. Lawyer Dale Bryan Mordeno, Moreno’s lead counsel, said they are moving for the consolidation of the chopped-up cases as he thinks these should have been dismissed outright for lack of evidence. (PNA/Jigger J. Jerusalem)

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Session; Slingshot Halal Philippines; and, the Regional Consumers Conference (RECCON). Dr. Sitti Amina Jain, DTI Regional Director, earlier said the objectives of the TNK is to provide more jobs and create entrepreneurs; and, raise public awareness on TNK blueprint for “Decent Employment and Entrepreneurship 2017-2022,” which envisions 7.5 million jobs by 2020. TNK is an offshoot of Executive Order No. 25 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte approving the 25-year long term vision for the Philippines dubbed as “Ambisyon 2040.” It is designed to realize through the collaboration of DOLE and DTI. (PNA)

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national and local decisionmakers in policymaking and program planning. Through the different topics highlighted in every DPRM celebration, this event also aims to raise the public's literacy of important socioeconomic issues.

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links. According to Emano, while the countr y’s capability to trace cybercrime cases remains in its infantile stage, the law enforcers have been sending technology experts to upgrade their knowledge of the cyber world. Gamba said that the regional c y bercrime unit in Northern Mindanao has personnel trained to study the latest in cyber tech abroad. He said that his office is always willing to assist victims of cybercrimes in the filing of cases provided the victims are willing to cooperate with the regional cybercrimes investigators. The regional cybercrime unit has also handled and solved various cybercrime cases in Misamis Oriental involving child pornography where a foreign national was arrested and extradited, sextortion and extortion cases. Gamba said that Republic Act 10175 also known as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012” became effective after the Supreme Court uphold its constitutionality in February 2014. Under the law, “c yber” refers to a computer or a computer network, the electronic medium in which online communication takes place. The law covers about 16 cybercrimes that include content related-offenses such as child pornography, cybersex, unsolicited commercial communications, and libel. Gamba said that any violation of the law carries a penalty of a fine from P 50,000 to P 500,000 or an imprisonment of one year to six years or six to 12 years for an individual or a fine of P1 million to P 10 million for juridical or corporate violators or both.

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Office and was charged with violation of article 168 of the Revised Penal Code on “possession and use of counterfeit notes.” According to Cabornay, the suspect was committed to the city rehabilitation center Tuesday while the government operatives were still conducting follow up operations to locate the sources of the counterfeit notes. He said that the NBI and CB agents nabbed only the “peddler” of the fake notes and now work to locate the sources and the identities of the “syndicate” that produced and manufacture fake local and foreign notes.

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price of P42.10 per liter in Rosario, La Union which is approximately 30 to 40 kilometers away from the fuel source in Poro Point in San Fernando, La Union. “I hope that this committee investigation will shed light on the situation as to the real formula in computing and determining fuel pump prices, particularly in Northern Luzon,” said Go. Zarate observed that while oil prices in Luzon and Visayas are tracking the development in the world market, prices in Mindanao remains low. “Not that we do not welcome [low] prices of oil in Mindanao, mas mura, mas mabuti. Pero parang may nakikita tayong something wrong. If the oil distribution companies or the gasoline stations in Mindanao can keep their prices low, why not in Luzon and Visayas?” inquired Zarate. The hearing will resume on October 10, 2017. / EAG

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Lopez as DENR Secretary was his right choice, but only the imperial and overbearing arrogance Commission on Appointment did not confirm her appointment, simply because majority of the elite members of the Commission on Appointment have personal vested interest, depriving the interest of the people, a very slap to the face of the President that appointed her. In the Local Government of Iligan City, the City Mayor cannot just dismiss ineffective and inefficient city government officials and employees because, as enshrined in the Constitution: no officials and employees in the Civil Service can be terminated, only with cause after due process of law. Although, there are some department heads and other city officials and employees who failed miserably to live up of his expectation, but cannot do otherwise. In that instance, then, his most appropriate option inherent of his position should be reassigned to other offices to be productive. In other words, his power is limited unlike the President. Although he may have erred in appointing some officials and employees during his term of office, but so far, many of his appointed officials and employees have lived up to his expectation: effective and efficient. The most effective and efficient official that he appointed so far that can deliver public services to the highest degree is none other than the Officer-In-Charge of the City Information Office by the name of Jose Cagalawan Pantoja, the indefatigable, always in the go even without the instruction of the City Mayor as long as his action is for the greatest good for the greatest number of people especially in an aboveboard reporting devoid of biases and prejudices. . . a workaholic City Information Officer. Aside from his being workaholic, he is well-informed and known in the National and International Media like ABS-CBN, GMA and CNN, of course, with exemplary

leadership. Like Duterte, just recently, he has terminated one of his subordinate employees for failure to come up with his expectation . . . considered a liability not an asset to the Regencia administration. In fact, as Diyandi Committee Chairman in documentation, information, dissemination and promotion was a great success that no one could deny. During the Media Night, he was able to invite Jose Joel Sy Egco of the Philippine Communication Operations Office, still of a great success. However, he failed to anticipate the influx of the numbers of media men that participated in that very glamorous night intended for media men and women without the tarnishes of discrimination... all were welcome with open arms. Premises considered, City Mayor Celso Gomera Regencia never failed in appointing Jose Cagalawan Pantoja, as OfficerIn-Charge of the City Information Office, because he is an asset to his administration, the undeniable asset of the Regencia administration. Demosthenes P. Maglasang, Sr., City Information Office Staff, Office of the City Mayor, City of Iligan.

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the government, we could simply hope that it is not the main objective of its individual member. For one, President Rodrigo Duterte is a Lex Taliones. Obviously, the first Lex Taliones to be elected Philippine President. Duterte is recognized as the Lex Taliones “triumvirate” who organized the Lex Taliones in Ateneo Del Davao in 1974. A report said that since Duterte became President, 25 Lex Taliones have been appointed to various sensitive positions in the government. For instance, Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre and all of his Under Secretaries in the Department of Justice are all Lex Taliones. But, before Duterte became President, two influential members of the Lex Taliones have already been seated as Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. Who are other Lex Taliones in the government today? To name a few, Gregory S. Ong, Sandiganbayan, Rodolfo Ponferrada, also of Sandiganbayan and Francisco P. Acosta, of the Court of Appeals. At the moment, we could not find from the Office of the Ombudsman. Apparently, without a Lex Taliones in the anti-graft court could be the reason Moreno is always dismissed and ordered perpetually disqualified to hold public office. Perhaps, the reason why Duterte wants Conchita Morales to resign so that a Lex Taliones could be appointed to head the anti-graft court. Now, with that little insight, how could Moreno be dismissed? The Department of Justice (DOJ) is all Lex Taliones. Isn’t it a clear indication that the department’s order for Moreno to submit a written answer (not a motion to dismiss) about the P 79 million complaint against him would only go to waste? Mind you, Malacañang would dismiss the complaint or simply sit on it until the new administration comes in. Moreno also finds an ally at the CA. Granting without admitting that the CA would finally deny Moreno’s TRO, the latter could always find relief in the Supreme Court. The same is expected in the Sandiganbayan. With two Lex Taliones seating as current Associate Justices, any criminal cases against Moreno would be water under the bridge. The little bird tells the CYNOSURE that of the 18 criminal cases newly announced by the Ombudsman for filing in the Sandiganbayan, not a single one has been filed. Now, who does not believe in the fraternity? Ask Moreno and he would not say that it is his secret weapon. -0- Email reaction/comments: crisguardian@ yahoo.com

EDITOR : MARK FRANCISCO

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2,000 students join Division Schools Press Conference in Cagayan de Oro Story by MARK FRANCISCO Photos Supplied

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Almost 2,000 students from various public and private elementary and secondary schools here which belong to the City Schools Division of Cagayan de Oro joined in the Division Schools Press Conference 2017. According to Division journalism coordinator Lorebina Carrasco, the students participated in group events such as radio broadcasting, collaborative and desktop publishing, TV broadcasting and online publishing. There were seven members for each group. There were separate categories for elementary and high school students. Meanwhile, the following were the individual events in the two-day gathering held at Bulua Central School from September 28 to 29: sports writing, copyreading

and headline writing, photojournalism, news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, editorial cartooning and science and technology writing. Carrasco said winners in all categories will advance to the Regional Schools Press Conference to be held October 23 to 24 at the three campuses of Liceo de Cagayan University here in Cagayan de Oro – main, RN and Paseo de Oro. She added that the competing students from the City Schools Division under superintendent Elena Borcillo will face rivals from 13 other divisions from Region 10. Carrasco then bade them good luck. The schools press conferences in the country were first initiated in 1953 by the now defunct Public Secondary Schools Press Association. It was institutionalized in 1991 by virtue of Republic Act 7079.

Small Business Corp. welcomes new president S tate - ow n e d S m a l l Business Corporation (SB Corp), the micro financing-arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), recently welcomed its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ma. Luna E. Cacanando. Cacanando’s appointment came amid the government’s step to battle loan sharks through affordable and easy access micro-financing program, the Pondo sa Pagbabago at

Pag-asenso or P3 program of the administration. Cacanando expressed strong belief in the MSME finance advocacy as an affirmative action in levelling the playing field for young enterprises that have yet to hurdle the age of maturity and for small enterprises that lack sufficient capital to get to expand into a formal business undertaking. “We will push for MSME financing further to help create more entrepreneurs,

spur economic growth that will provide jobs to Filipinos,” Cacanando said. Cacanando brings with her more than three decades of MSME development finance experience and industry expertise, mostly as a government executive. She went on an early retirement from government service in February 2016 as Senior Vice President of Small Business Corporation and Head of the agency’s Financing and Capacity Building

Sector. Prior to joining SB Corp, Cacanando was Credit Manager of Guarantee Fund for MSMEs (GFSME) until its merger with Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation (SBGFC or SB Corp) as the surviving entity in November 2001. Fresh from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos with a degree in Bachelor Science in Agricultural Economics, Cacanando joined the then KKK-

Livelihood Corporation in August 1983. Ten years later, she joined GFSME in April 1993. Prior to her appointment as SB Corp Director and election as SB Corp President and CEO last September 6, 2017, Cacanando had the chance to work with the private sector for over a year in the field of MSME finance. Small Business Corpora Cacanando was also tion President and Chief consultant to Country Executive Officer (CEO) See welcomes, page 11

Ma. Luna E. Cacanando