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But COWD West Service Area already needs more By Mike Baños Editor-at- large

HERE is good news and bad news for Kagay-anon water consumers. Rio Verde Water Consortium Inc. has committed to the Cagayan de Oro Water District it would normalize its delivery of bulk water on Friday (October 6). However, the COWD says present consumer demand in its West Service Area already exceeds the

Rio Verde Vice President Joffrey Hapitan explains what brought the water crisis now hitting the COWD’s West Service Area. cio

Moreno to COWD: ‘Shape up’ By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

“SHAPE UP!” Thus the stern advice of Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar “Oca” Moreno to the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) in the wake of the scorching public complaints arising from the lingering water shortage in the western parts of the city. “We need to level up, especially that Cagayan de Oro is a growing city. You

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can’t support the growth of the city with an anemic water district. Dili na mahimo nga ang pagdumala nila karon sa water district pareho lang gihapon sa una,” said Moreno in a press statement. “Kinahanglan sa Cowd ang massive rehabilitation, reorganization ug management revamp because it seems to me that it had been insensitive. Napasagdan See moreno, page 11

contracted volume Rio Verde has committed to deliver so there’s a good chance the low pressure to no-water situation facing water consumers could continue indefinitely until repairs to the main water line of Rio Verde are completed. During the City Council’s Utilities Committee public consultation headed by Kag. Teodulfo Lao Jr. held Tuesday, October 2 at the

city session hall, COWD Information Manager Ladele Sagrados said the ongoing water crisis has adversely affected water consumers in their West Service Area. “We have been experiencing water shortage in our West Service Area due to repairs being conducted to the Rio Verde pipeline which has affected several barangays including Lumbia, Cala-anan, Pagatpat, See water, page 11

Lanao execs surrender 140 unlicensed guns

CAMP Siongco, Maguindanao--The military here announced Tuesday they have convinced local government officials in the coastal towns of Lanao del Sur to voluntarily surrender unlicensed guns as part of the military’s loose firearms reduction program, an Army official said. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, chief of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division Civil Military Operations Battalion, said most of the gun ownCouncilor Bong Lao presides over the City Council’s Utilities Committee public con- ers were local government sultation as Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) General Manager Rachel Beja executives who opted to reacts.

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Drug-related deaths a fraction of 6,129 ‘solved’ cases: PNP Thursday, October 5, 2017

OUT of the 6,129 resolved homicide cases, only 389 or 6.49 percent are drug-related, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Wednesday. These figures are from July 1, 2016 to Sept. 15, 2017 according to the latest data on homicide cases nationwide from the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM). Senior Supt. Adelio Benjamin Castillo,DIDM case monitoring head, said that 5,731 out of the 6,129 recorded cases are found to be non-drug related, which is equivalent to 93.51 percent. The PNP earlier filed 3,475 separate criminal charges against arrested suspects involved in solved slay cases under investigation by police units. In addition,around 2,654 criminal charges were filed against identified suspects in slay cases who remain at-large and are now the subject of

manhunt operations. The PNP considers a case as “solved” when at least one suspect is arrested and charged in court, while cases are considered as cleared when a suspect or suspects are identified and cases had been filed while follow-up operations for their arrest are underway. Records from the DIDM indicate a total of 6,129 resolved cases out of the 15,911 homicide cases investigated by the PNP. Citing data generated from the DIDM's Crime Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS), Castillo explained the 5,731 non-drug-related homicides stemmed from various motives Phoenix Petroleum helps save marine life in Davao City. Thirty artificial reefs built by and circumstances such Phoenix Petroleum employees and volunteers from the Philippine Coast Guard and as arguments and mis- Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary were laid in marine-protected areas in Davao City understanding, personal last September 30. grudge, land dispute, love triangle, family dispute or “rido”, atrocities by threat groups, business rivalry, road rage, unpaid debt, indiscriminate firing, and revenge. (PNA) THE Philippines recorded hiring between August 2016 to exhibit the steepest deno annual growth in online and 2017 – jumping back to cline across all occupational a stable level after reporting groups, at a 10% year-onits first decline in hiring year decline. “The Philippine Statistics activity last month. This is according to the Authority (PSA) indicates latest Monster Employment that unemployment rate Index (MEI), a monthly in Philippines touched 5.6 gauge of online job posting percent in July 2017, which activity in the Philippines, means 2.4 million Filipinos recording the industries and were out of work during occupations that show the the period. Additionally, highest and lowest growth the growing dependence on Artificial Intelligence in recruitment activity. Philippines’ Retail in- (AI) and the rapid adoption dustry exhibited the highest of automation is posing a growth in online hiring in huge threat to numerous August, recording a 13% jobs in the country’s most promising - BPO sector. year-on-year increase. On the other hand, the The Department of Trade Education sector fared the and Industry (DTI) also worst, with an 8% year-on- warned that AI can potenyear decline 3%, up from the tially diminish 45 percent -11% year-on-year decline to 50 percent of the approximately 1.2 million reported in July. Looking specifically at Filipino employees of the the occupational groups, BPO industry,” said Sanjay Software, Hardware, Tele- Modi, Managing Director, com talent were most in Monster.com – APAC and demand with 4% year-on- Middle “In spite of these chalyear growth in online hiring lenges, universities, organiin August. HR & Admin continued zations, and the technology

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Phoenix Petroleum helps save marine life through artificial reefs PHOENIX Petroleum Philippines, Inc., led by its corporate social responsibility arm, Phoenix Philippines Foundation, laid artificial reefs in Davao City on September 30. Company officials and employees, together with volunteers from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, built 30 artificial reefs at Phoenix Petroleum’s headquarters in Davao City.

Each reef measured 110 cm x 70 cm and were built using corrugated round bars, wire mesh, lime sand, and cement. The structure of the reefs made for a sturdy and suitable home for pelagic fish, giving them protection and allowing them to breed and grow their number. The reefs were laid in marine-protected areas in Barangay Vicente Hizon in Lanang and in Barangay

Centro Jerome in Agdao, both in Davao City, on September 30. The seabeds in these locations are protected by barangay ordinances and the Barangay Bantay Dagat as well as coast guards; thus, are kept safe from illegal fishing and destructive marine practices. “Taking care of the environment is one of the primary advocacies of the Phoenix Philippines Foun-

dation, and this new project contributes to our efforts of saving our planet,” said Phoenix Petroleum Vice President for External Affairs Raymond Zorrilla. Phoenix Petroleum also engaged in coastal cleanup activities around the country last September in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day, and as part of its efforts of preserving the environment for future generations.

Xavier Ateneo summa cum laude grad Jay Nelson Corbita tops mechanical engineer board Text by Stephen J Pedroza and Alex Belen Photo courtesy of The Crusader Yearbook 2017

Phoenix Petroleum helps save marine life in Davao City. Phoenix Petroleum employees and members of the Philippine Coast Guard lay lime sand and cement mixture in 30 iron frames at the company’s headquarters in Lanang, Davao City. These artificial reefs will serve as the new home of marine life in select localities in Davao City.

BFAR-Camiguin holds seaborne patrol, strengthens fisheries code GUINSILIBAN, Camiguin-To continuously check and supervise fishing activity in the province as well as strengthen the Republic Act No. 8550 known as the Fisheries Code of 1998, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Camiguin Provincial Office conducted the Seaborne Patrol on September 28 at Guinsiliban Port, Barangay North Poblacion. Gladys Abao of BFAR said that such activity is done to further ensure that fishery resources are not exploited, unlawful fishing practices are controlled, minimized and management arrangements are implemented. “Basically, it is a data

gathering exercise, where enforcement officers are out to observe what is happening in the resource areas, to conduct detailed investigations where problems are perceived, and to take necessary actions to ensure that fisheries management plan (FMP) is followed and that legislation is obeyed,” Abao said. Various stakeholders joined in the conduct of the said activity along with the Deputy Fish Wardens from Guinsiliban and Sagay. The Seaborne Patrol is one of the procedural strategies on anti-illegal fishing operations along with the Land/Shore Patrol and Market Denial.(RTP/ PIA10)

AFTER five years of defying odds and exerting sheer determination, Jay Nelson Corbita rose as a summa cum laude in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering of the Class of 2017 — and now, he is the Top 1 in the latest Mechanical Engineer Licensure Exam (MELE). Bearing a cumulative rating of 92.20%, Corbita has marked his own name in the history of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan as the first of her Mechanical Engineering graduates to land on the highest spot of MELE. Based on the official results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, October 3, only 3,517 out of 5,098 passed the test, earning a national passing rate of 68.98%. Including Corbita, 25 Xavier Ateneo graduates passed the MELE, reaping a passing rate of 71.43%. The exam was administered by the Professional Regulatory Board of Mechanical Engineering on September 28 and 29 in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, and Lucena. Its coverage included

Power Plant Engineering (35%), Mathematics, Engineering Economics and Basic Engineering Services (35%), and Machine Design, Materials and Shop Practice (30%). Throwback: #XUSummaCumLaudeSeries In the #XUSummaCumLaudeSeries published earlier in March, Corbita shared that his road towards becoming a summa cum laude was not an easy trail. It was one that he could not

have done all by himself. Jay’s father worked as a school janitor in a private school near their home and his mother sold ice candies, hotcakes, and banana cue, all so that they could have a roof over their heads, a meal in their bellies, and quality education. He was raised to never have an idle moment and to study hard, especially when it comes to preparing Jay Nelson Corbita for exams. It was because of class valedictorian and was his parents’ persistence and able to get a scholarship at a guidance that Jay graduated nearby private high school. See grad, page 10 from elementary school as

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Moreno’s administration is top 10 in ‘shame list’

When people start to openly demonstrate their frustrations against the system, no one could ever stop them from demonstrating their demand for a change. When people start to demonstrate their mistrust and loss of confidence in their leaders, it is their right to voice out their misgivings. But, people who wield power are not lame ducks who easily succumb to the pressure of the constituents. In most cases, it is pride and greed that drives most leaders to hold on to power at all costs. Thus, it is important for the people to unite and assert their rights for a transparent and a graftfree leadership. Going to the street, however, is an extreme exercise of shouting to be heard. Going to the street is an ultimate expression by people in a free country. But, it is part of the political game that all other countries are doing. It only happens when all means have been exhausted.

What is this we heard that Cagayan De Oro City is listed as among the top 10 in the “shame list” of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)? That the Cagayan De Oro City City Hall failed to liquidate the millions of money intended for the welfare department’s feeding program? Everyone is now asking: What is happening to City Hall? Nobody wants to believe that the taxpayer’s money is no longer safe in the hands of the city government. Since City Mayor Oscar Moreno took the reign of the city government, everyone becomes interested in the city’s finances. In fact, most of the anti-graft cases filed against the incumbent City Mayor boils down to the taxpayer’s money. There is this P 79 million issue where the city government’s checks were issued payable to Moreno. Whether the intention in the issuance of the government checks to Moreno, himself a

signatory prior to the withdrawal, was done in good intention, doubts would always be around. In fact, it is the doubt that prodded some anti-graft crusaders, like William Guialani, to file a complaint with the Office of the President to shed light on the propriety of Moreno’s action. Other issues involving money and funds that surrounded Moreno’s incumbency were the allegations that the government funds were spent without bidding and authorization from the local legislative body. All orders of dismissal and perpetual disqualification against Moreno also involved government funds. Remember the provincial capitol case where the Office of the Ombudsman, the country’s anti-graft court, issued 18 decisions ordering Moreno dismissed and perpetually disqualified to hold public office? The case filed by a certain Antonio Nuñez stemmed from Moreno’s leasing of heavy equipment amounting to

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P 20.5 million with alleged spurious bidding documents. Nuñez case against Moreno reportedly took place when Moreno was still the provincial governor of Misamis Oriental. However, Moreno still stands whole. With the Court of Appeals, one of the justices, is a fraternal brother, who is always around to cover him the protective mantle, Moreno feels safe against all forms of anti-graft litigation. The latest is the DSWD controversy. Will the DSWD file another graft and corruption case against Moreno? The CYNOSURE thinks the DSWD, like the Commissions on Audit (COA), would simply end up babbling. Being in the top 10 in the “shame list” of the welfare department is not worrisome. After all, callosity is void of shame. -0Email reaction/comments: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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ROME was the world’s super power in the ancient world, wherein which power grabbing from within in GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit the circle of power of the Motoring Editor Photo Journalist power that be, most espe PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN cially, was normal. In fact, Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga one of the most tragic and Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING brutal circumstances was Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor the murder of Julius Caesar by his own chief security AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA office, his own uncle Bru Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant tus. In the instant that he, RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO Julius Caesar, was stabbed Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor by Brutus on his back, he ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO only said in desperation coupled with great surprises NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building before he died: Etui Brute, CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 feeling the stab wounds of CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Brutus knife on his back, Legal Counsel Legal Counsel and that was the unkind--------------------------------------------------------------ness cut of all. bureau and mktg staff During the time of Jesus candy macabale - 09161326483 Christ, he had maintained RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 twelve (12) disciples. All MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 his disciples had seen the GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 many miracles done by Jesus North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0955-150-6602 Christ. Of that twelve (12) VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 there was that so called “the MARAMAG - roFINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 doubting Thomas,” and the tangub city - bobby mag usara other one, “the traitor” who OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 sold Him (Jesus Christ) for ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 thirty (30) pieces of silver cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 and, after which, the Judas KORONADAL CITY-FREDIE SOLINAP-09557161873 kiss planted on the face of davao - tom a. caballero-09756023684 his Master Jesus for His davao del norte - sarah castor - 09263988293 digos city, - romeo d. sanchez -0907-1905204 arrest that catapulted His butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 nailing to the cross, a very san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 brutal death penalty during San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 that time when Israel was Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO -0912-8484037 under the Roman Empire.. ZAMBOANGA - AL JACINTO - 09177103642 In the Philippine scenario, especially during the Marcos Regime, his Member: ORO CHAMBER high ranking government Philippine Press Institute officials stage a coup d’ tat MARK FRANCISCO Lifestyle Editor

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that catapulted to his (Marcos) exiled in Hawaii and died there unceremoniously. Who were his conspirators? They were Juan Ponce Enrile, the then Secretary of National Defense during that time; General Fidel Ramos, the then Philippine Constabulary Chief also during that time, and one Gringo Honasan, the Chief Security Officer of Juan Ponce Enrile. According to the saying, history repeats itself. The oppositions, more particularly, Trillanes, have moved heaven and earth to oust President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Our president is under siege from all directions, but never intimidated nor discouraged because he have the Davidic courage and optimism that defy any Goliath. In fact, he is moving the Philippines forward instead to total development, and in the eradication of graft and corruption in high and low places in government, and in the nipping in the bud the illegal drugs... the root cause of all crimes and corruption. In Iligan City political landscape, we have also from within conspiracy, especially in the prestigious City Council or Sangguniang Panlungsod with whom one of the City Councilors have hired a media man, with instruction to criticize his

co-councilors in order that he would appear unblemished or untarnished, without deficiency, whatsoever, even he is just a neophyte city councilor. This media man has boisterously said: my salary is the personal money of that public official, so that, in that case, he is free perhaps to criticize any member of the City Council, of course, through that public official instruction. Would it be morally upright for that City Councilor to hire media man to criticize his own co-city councilors to promote his own political interest? Would it be his preparation for his plan of running as City Vice-Mayor or City Mayor? We all know for a fact that City Mayor Celso Gomera Regencia has done his best to move Iligan City forward to the pinnacle of total development, of course, with the cooperation of the City Council especially the CityVice Mayor Jemar Pepito Vera Cruz. When the War broke out in Marawi City, immediately, together with the Police Director Col. Leony Roy Ga, they made a security plan to spare Iligan City from the crucible of that war. Such security plan was so effective, that even during the Dijandi festival until its culmination on September 29, 2017, the Feast of St. Michael Archangel, not a

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single crime was committed. But, after the glories and fanfare of the festivities initiated by the City Government of Iligan under the Chairmanship of Councilor Sol Bascarpa, which was, in no doubt at all, very successful, and yet, with our surprise, all of the sudden, a man like Brutus, a man like Judas, a man like Juan Ponce Enrile, a man like General Fidel Ramos and a man like Trillanes has come out in that August Body to intimidate his own brothers and sisters in the City Council through unfounded criticism, through his hired media man, in order that he would appear to be the best City Councilor, and, therefore, the best material for City Vice-mayor or for City Mayor whichever seem appropriate for him comes election, which is much too far yet. Would it so construe as a conspiracy against the Regencia administration? Or, would it still be a conspiracy to the Sangguniang Panlungsod headed by City Vice-Mayor Jemar Pepito Vera Cruz? How dare? This daring motive is a water under the bridge, so to say. Its’ aftermath then would be his own “Political See conspiracy, page 11

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7Ms to bring prosperity to MSMEs—DTI

Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can compete locally and globally with the help of the 7Ms strategy of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), especially with the country experiencing economic growth. DTI-Regional Operations Group (DTI-ROG) Assistant Secretary Blesila Lantayona said the 7Ms strateg y for Philippine MSME Development, which are mindset, mastery, mentoring, market, money, machines, models, will propel MSMEs to make headway in increasing the competitive market. “The 7Ms strategy of DTI for MSME Development holistically equips the small business sector to make headway in increasing the competitive market while contributing to the larger cause of sustaining the entrepreneurial revolution,” Lantayona said during the 3rd CALABARZON Regional MSME Development Conference in Antipolo, Rizal. The DTI currently sits as chair of ASEAN 2017 and has hosted a series of high-level meetings among economic ministers of the 10 Member States of ASEAN and the region’s trade partners—the recent of which is

the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and Related Meetings last September 6 to 11. Explaining the 7Ms strategy, Lantayona said that 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. “Through the framework of 7Ms, we will empower empower those at the bottom of the pyramid and marginalized sectors with the right mindset and knowhow to be able to move up in life,” Lantayona explained. She also underscored the importance of placing the interest of MSMEs at the center of the ASEAN Economic Community through See bring, page 10

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PESOs urged to strengthen employment facilitation in LGUs Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III called on all Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) to strengthen employment facilitation at local government units to enhance job generation at the grassroots level. Bello made the pitch as the country’s PESO managers and staff, led by the PESO Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP), legislators, local chief executives, and DOLE officials gather today at the 17th National PESO Congress in Cauayan, Isabela. Anchored on the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) initiative of the labor and the trade and industry departments, this year’s congress banners “Trabaho,

Negosyo at Kabuhayan– Matatag na PESO, Kaagapay ng Bawat Pilipino.” The annual gathering serves as a platform for the PESOs all over the country to share and learn the best practices in providing services, such as labor market information dissemination, referral and placement, career guidance and employment coaching, livelihood and manpower development, training, and skills registry updating and maintenance. Bello stressed the vital role of the PESOs, especially with the full implementation of the TNK initiative next year where employment and entrepreneurship opportunities will be extensively

provided to local government units (LGUs). This is in consonance with the Blueprint for Decent Employment and Entrepreneurship aimed at generating 7.5 million jobs by 2022 mainly in key employment generating sectors such as manufacturing, construction, tourism, IT-BPM, transportation and logistics, and wholesale and retail. Aside from employment facilitation services, the PESOs will also serve as a venue for ‘DOLE Clinics’ – a mechanism to bring the DOLE closer to the community. Early this year, Bello directed all Regional Directors to establish ‘DOLE Clinics’

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The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is conducting a massive skills training program for displaced Filipinos affected by the ongoing rebellion in Marawi City. During a press briefing in Malacañan on Tuesday, October 3, TESDA Director General Guiling Mamondiong said the agency went to Iligan City, where many of the evacuees are currently residing. According to Mamondiong, TESDA is presently conducting a massive skills training program to the evacuees in Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City. He said the agency has appropriated around P60 million for the skills training program in Cagayan de Oro City. The TESDA head said they are targeting to train around 20,000 construction workers for the reconstruction and rehabilitation program of the government in areas affected by the siege. In a bid to ensure that evacuees will be employed and will have livelihood after the training, TESDA is coordinating “very closely” with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Depart-

ment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Department of Agriculture (DA). “We have to provide jobs and means of livelihood to the evacuees once they already returned to Marawi City,” he said. For drug dependents, Mamondiong said TESDA has already trained about 20,000 in support of the drug rehabilitation program of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. In addition, the agency is coordinating with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit a list of drug dependents who are ready for skills training. He said TESDA is also coordinating with the DTI and DSWD to make sure that after the training program, jobs will be available as well as livelihood for those who cannot find employment in the private sector. “We are actually talking to the industry to accept these drug dependents… after their skills training,” Mamondiong said. “We can do that but we cannot force the industry to accept them. Kasi sila ang nakakaalam kung sinosino ‘yung dapat nilang

tanggapin. But we will be talking to them, we will encourage them to accept them if they have the skill and we are providing the skill that the industry would need,” he added. TESDA has also trained about 8,500 indigenous people from various tribes in the country, Mamondiong said. The agency has signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for 15,000 scholarship grants for the indigenous people. It has also signed a memorandum of agreement with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for the development of family enterprises in all regions of the country. The training, which targets 2,000 family enterprises

for the first half of 2018, is for all the members of the family who are of age. “So this is another approach to poverty alleviation program among Filipino families,” Mamondiong said. Also as part of its contribution to the povertyalleviation program of the administration, the agency plans to visit slum areas in the country in November for the development of skills training for informal settlers. “We will be bringing TESDA and these government offices to these slum areas. Kami na po ang pupunta doon. Aalamin (natin) kung ano ang maitutulong ng TESDA at saka mga opisinang ito,” Mamondiong said. “Aa lamin namin s a kanila. Ano ba ang mga skills na pwede nating i-develop

sa inyo? Pwedeng ibigay sa inyo? Ano ba ang trabahong pwedeng ibigay sa inyo? Ano ang mga livelihood program pwedeng ibigay sa inyo na kaya ninyong gawin? ‘Yun po ang contribution ng TESDA rito,” he added. Mamondiong said TESDA is expected to receive P4.5 billion for the universal access to college education program where the agency will tap its 122 training centers in the country. “So in 2018, we are talking here of about 700 to 800 trainees or scholars. Napakarami po ito. At ito po ay pinaghandaan ng TESDA. We are renovating, we are making repairs of these training institutions so that by the time that we have this money in 2018, we are ready to implement them successfully,” he said. Palace trumpets continu-

ous drop in NCR crime rate During the same press br i e f i n g , P re s i d e nt i a l Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced that the crime rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to drop, owing to the administration’s campaign against drugs and criminality. He said as of October this year, robbery/holdup incidents dropped by 39.5 percent; theft decreased by 35.6 percent; carnapping went down by 67 percent; motornapping down by 63 percent; and rape cases dropped by 27 percent. “The streets and neighborhoods in Metro Manila are now safer and more secure - thanks to the government’s campaign against drugs and criminality,” Abella said. The Palace hopes that See training, page 10

Solons probe disparity in Luzon, M’dnao fuel prices The House committee on energy on Monday conducted an investigation on the disparity of fuel prices in Mindanao and Luzon. Committee chairman Lord Allan Jay Velasco (Lone District, Marinduque) and Bayan Muna Party List Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate, author of House Resolution No. 415 calling for the investigation of fuel pricing in Mindanao, said in the hearing that gasoline prices in region have fallen by as much as P30 per liter since September. Meanwhile, Rep. Mark Go (Lone District, Baguio City), author of House Resolution 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

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. (30) EAG

President Duterte inaugurates housing project in Marawi City President Rodrigo Roa Dutere made his sixth trip to Marawi City on Monday, October 2, to lead the inauguration of the Bahay Pag-asa Project at Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa intended for the displaced residents of the city. During the President’s trip, he witnessed soldiers from Joint Task Force (JTF) Marawi build the bamboo houses for Marawi internally displaced persons (IDPs).

“First, I’d like to thank the benefactors and the workers of government behind this noble project,” the President said in his speech. “And it pains me deeply to see the place now in shambles,” he added as he traced part of his roots in Marawi saying that his grandmother is from Lanao del Sur. “Though I do not live here, I did not grow up here but that’s how it is. My

lineage would tell me that I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he said. He vowed to rebuild Marawi City once the fighting is over. The President said he has designated retired general Eduardo Del Rosario to be overall overseer of the reconstruction efforts being the chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating

Council (HUDCC). “Ngayon, tayong mga workers in government, we will continue, especially the engineering brigade. Talagang salamat sa pagod ninyo. I know that it is a toil, an endless toil,” he said. He gave words of encouragement to government troops promising to raise their pay by 2018 and provide funds for the education of their children. See housing, page 11

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The Tagum City Chamber Chorale celebrates its grand slam victory in the National Government Chorale Competition last September 20, 2017 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The group bested seven other chorale groups in the country to record its three-year consecutive win and made history as the first government chorale group in this competition to be elevated to the Hall of Fame. Louie Lapat/CIO Tagum

Tagum City Chamber Chorale bags grand slam victory in nat’l gov’t chorale tilt PASAY CITY—Tagumenyo voices once again resonated as the country’s finest with the grand slam victory of the Tagum City Chamber Chorale whose sweeping performance at the Cultural Center of the Philippines for the 2017 Government Chorale Competition elevated the city to the Hall of Fame in the premiere government choir competition sanctioned by the Civil Service Commission. For the 30-man chorale group, composed of government employees of the City Government of Tagum, it was a make-or-break moment, citing the pressure to defend their back-to-back championship title which the group won in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Aside from beating seven other government chorale groups from Luzon, Mindanao and the National Capital Region in this year’s competition, the Tagum City Chamber Chorale also made a sweeping record as the first chorale group to win in three consecutive years since the annual competition was introduced in 2010. The group’s victory amplified Mayor Allan L. Rellon’s dream of forming a top-notch chorale group among LGU employees at the onset of his mayorship in 2013 to set the benchmark a notch higher especially so that the city is packaging itself as the “Music Capital of the South.” On Wednesday, the local chief executive led the group in claiming the championship trophy and the 200,000 peso cash prize, perhaps the greatest affirmation of the realization of the group’s dream to be at the pedestal of the country’s highly-admired chorale groups. Mario Sabello, through

his calculated and relaxed manner of orchestrating the group onstage, was also declared as this year’s best conductor. The group also bagged another minor award as the best regional entry for Mindanao in the competition. H.R. Ocampo’s “Genesis,” the fire curtain at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of CCP, became a fitting background to the group’s powerful and soulful rendition of “Ummah Sallih,” a Muslim praise song, and “Suk Suk Fegesuk,” a Tiruray chant from Cotabato. The chamber chorale matched the intensity of the glow of red-hot “embers” of Genesis as they belted out their take on “Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago,” the main contest piece which delivered them their third-year win. Bayugan City Educators Chorale, also from Mindanao, was declared 1st runner up while the GSIS Choir and the Commission on Audit Choir—both from the National Capital Region— bagged the 2nd and 3rd runners up awards, respectively. The five-man jury which selected this year’s winners include National Artist for Music Dr. Ramon Santos and singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon. The group’s victor y Wednesday ended the group’s rigid preparation which started in June, but the hiatus won’t be so long as it is preparing for its first international choir tilt which is the Sing N’ Pray International Choir Festival to be held in Kobe, Japan on the last week of January 2018. The National Government Chorale Competition is one of the official activities lined up this September in celebration of the 117th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service. Louie Lapat/CIO Tagum

City Council mulls creation of Mental Health Division DAVAO CITY -- The City Council is mulling on establishing a Mental Health Division under the City Health office (CHO) to take care of people with mental problems. City Council Committee Chair on Health, Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte said the proposed division will cover all those who need psychological treatment to prevent the illness from worsening. The division can also offer free medication to any types of mental illnesses.

“We really want to give out free medicines and to ensure that the treatment will not only be acute but the goal is to make them well,” she said. Villafuerte said her committee is already conducting hearings after the approval of the mental health ordinance for the first reading. “On October 12, we will have a meeting together with the different concerned agencies like the CHO, City Social Services and Development Office, central 911 and Davao City Police office among oth-

ers to identify their role in the establishment of mental health division,” she said. Based on their initial meeting, Villafuerte said the agencies agreed in establishing the division if there should also be a halfway house for the patients especially those already abandoned by their families. Villafuerte, a doctor by profession, said that most common cause of mental problem is depression and stress. “These can be easily treated by mental health

professionals through counseling and medication. We have to help them so that they can go back to their normal lives,” she said. “There are so many kinds of mental diseases, some can be cured at home, so those who do not need confinement may take medication at home through the supervision of the barangay psychologists,” she added. Villafuerte said the ordinance may be passed on 3rd reading next month so that it will be included in next year’s budget. PNA

DAVAO CITY -- The National Telecommunication Commission in Davao Region (NTC) has achieved its P40 million annual target in a quarter away to end 2017. NTC 1I director Nelson Canete attributed the positive performance of the agency to a more aggressive and renewed service delivery of its mandate. “We would be earning more with the remaining three months this year,” he said. Canete also reported NTC is on track on their dialogue with local government units and clients operating radio stations, which need government registration. He said NTC is able to deliver the message that everything must be registered with NTC for its operation to be legitimate. With very limited manpower, Canete said the dialogue and open fora served

as platform to make stakeholders understand their responsibilities set in the rules and regulations on using radio. “Gone are the days that transactions in NTC are facilitated through fixers because that is not allowed with the new leadership,” he said. “Before only a few transacts with this office but now as early as 8 a.m. clients already come to us,” Canete said. Canete underscored the changes and slowly but surely “our clients had been educated that registration and other fees are based on what is required by law and that said fees are properly receipted.” “We are strict on regulating the sectors that we served as well as the officers and employees of NTC 1I,” he said. This month and No-

vember, NTC will conduct surprised inspection of taxi operators using radios. Right now, he said these are not regulated and many of those operating the radio communication don’t have licenses. Canete earlier said NTC has three programs: Oplan Malling to check on security guards with handheld radios have permits and they have license to operate; Oplan Window Shopping, to check

on stores selling cellular phones and gadgets whether they have the license to sell and units carry an NTC sticker, and Oplan Sita, to check taxi operators/drivers that they have the license to use mobile. Canete said NTC has strengthened this campaign to improve the implementation of regulations and the consumer protection aspect. PNA

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The Gospel of Jesus Christ (October5, 2017-Thursday) Luke 10:38-42” He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that

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“sharing of knowledge and experience of how MSMEs can benefits from ASEAN integration.” MSMEs are integral to the economic development and growth of the ASEAN region as they outnumber large enterprises in both quantity of establishments and share of the labor force they employ. The ASEAN MSMEs comprise the 95-99% of all business establishments, generating between 51% and 97% of employment. Lantayona said that the ASEAN Economic Community is expected to bring benefits to MSMEs as the region’s “integration and its openness to the global economy through the free trade agreements will attract investments from large corporations in ASEAN which provide MSMEs with opportunities through the value chain integration.” With the competitive environment of the AEC, MSMEs are prompted to strategically enhance their productivity and address the current issues and challenges that ASEAN MSMEs would face in the next decade, adding that DTI will continue to empower and help MSMEs reap the fruits of the ongoing economic growth by engaging in vibrant entrepreneurial activities.

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respective PESOs. RA No. 10691 or the amended PESO Law provides for the institutionalization of PESOs in all municipalities, cities and provinces with permanent plantilla positions and funding source from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). “Institutionalizing PESOs in your LGUs will remarkably help your constituents avail of the multi-employment service facility. It is high time that we solidify our partnership so that more Filipino jobseekers will be able to build better lives through full, decent, and productive employment,” he said. To date, 495 PESOs are now

Actually, money cannot buy happiness my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part: Actually; money cannot buy happiness but this is only a tool to make us happy once this is used institutionalized, out of the 1,926 established PESOs in the country. Held every October, the National PESO Congress is highlighted by the conferment of the Best PESO Awards, an annual activity that recognizes the significant contribution and outstanding accomplishments of PESOs in the implementation of DOLE employment facilitation programs. END/aldm

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the marked improvement in Metro Manila’s crime rate is likewise felt and appreciated in the entire country. Meanwhile, Malacañang extended its deepest condolences to the families of more than 50 victims who died in the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. “We likewise pray for the speedy recovery of the more than 500 people who were reported injured,” he said. Although no Filipino casualty has been reported, Abella said the Foreign Affairs department has instructed Consul-General Adelio Angelito Cruz to immediately look into the condition of Filipinos who may need assistance. “We join the peace-loving people of the international community in denouncing this latest act of violence,” he said. The Palace official also announced during the briefing that the government is moving closer to its goal of easing traffic congestion in Metro Manila and surrounding areas with the completion of an updated transport infrastructure roadmap by November. He said the roadmap, which is being finalized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), will identify urban transport strategies, address traffic demand in the coming years, and help spread economic opportunities in areas outside Metro Manila. Abella also cited Japanese financial giant Nomura, which has taken notice of the administration’s plan to roll out big-

exactly and properly. Do not think that money can give you the real happiness because there are rich and famous killed themselves. God can give us this happiness that this earth could not ever give. Like the two greatest women; they never minded the expenses or the cost of their preparation because they were happy to serve Jesus and his companions. To be

good it pays. Ephesians 6:8” You are paid for whatever good things that you have to anyone. In Joh11” Lazarus died and Jesus goes there and redeemed Lazarus. If they were not closed physically; I don’t think so if Jesus can do this miracle. Anyway; all of us are equal in his heart.Proverbs 22:2”The rich and the poor have a common bond. But Jesus gave special favor to this

Biblical reflection family as his gratitude for what they had done to him. Take note; every goodness that you have done is your stored accounts at the bank in heaven. Once you are in crisis financially, physically, emotionally and psychologically; your stored blessings will be released in favor of you. Your efforts in doing the right things are not wasted. Your kindnesses are not forgotten because it

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ticket infrastructure projects in the country. These are the development of the Clark International Airport as the second major airport by 2020; the 9,500-hectare Clark Green City; a 655-kilometer spine expressway across Luzon; and the Manila-Clark railway. “All this would improve connectivity for the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors under the “Build, Build, Build” program,” he said. Abella also expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for helping the Philippines in its economic development efforts. ###(PND)

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He also graduated valedictorian in high school and in the process bagged a college scholarship at Xavier Ateneo. He said that his two brothers influenced him to take BS Mechanical Engineering. “My brothers influenced me to take mechanical engineering. During the time when I had to choose a program, one of them was already a licensed mechanical engineer and one was a graduating mechanical engineering student. Aside from the free books I can get from them as references, they could also give me pieces of advice in one way or another as I take my course,” Corbita recounted. Although they did not have much financially, Corbita said that his family has always been close to one another. “Ever since we were little, our parents always taught us to help each other in times of problems and to share what we have with each other. My parents were the ones who disciplined me to work hard in school, especially when it comes to studying. Besides being disciplinarians, they always find time to bond with me and my siblings,” he said. Pressure and success Corbita described his student life at Xavier Ateneo as “a life in pursuit of academic excellence and quality learning.” “As a valedictorian back in high school, a lot of things were

SP MISOR HONORS TEACHERS – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ, together with the Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental, paid tribute to the hardworking teachers of the province during Monday’s Flag-Raising Ceremony. Vice Governor Pelaez led the morning activities to celebrate the teaching profession as the whole nation commemorates National Teachers’ Month from September 5 to October 5 and World Teachers’ Day on October 5. VG Pelaez expressed his appreciation of the teachers as they give generously everyday and make sacrifice daily to teach and mentor schoolchildren. To further show his gratitude, he led Provincial Board Members and officials of the province in giving roses to all the teachers, school heads, supervisors and staff of the Department of Education-Division of Misamis Oriental led by Superintendent Cherry Mae Limbaco and Assistant Superintendent Jean Veloso. In an unprecedented move, all the staff of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan also presented a dance number to honor and entertain the teachers. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan was the host of the Flag-Raising Ceremony last Monday during which he also delivered the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s accomplishments for the year. Present during the ceremony were Provincial Board Members JIGJAG G. PELAEZ, BEBING DUMADAG, BOBOY SABAL, LILIAN GALLOGO, ERIK KHU, LEONARD WINSTANLEY, WAYNE MILITANTE, ATTY. ENTENG PELAEZ and MERCY GRACE ACAIN, SP Secretary ATTY. ERNESTO R. SOTTO, JR., Division Schools Superintendent DR. CHERRY MAE LIMBACO, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent MARY JEAN VELOSO, DepEd Senior Education Program Specialist.

really expected of me, especially by my high school teachers. When I entered college, I really had that big dream of graduating a summa cum laude. At first, I had a lot of doubts. But when I received my final grades in my first semester in college, I realized that I could make that dream come true.” With the boosted confidence and “pressure” he received from almost everyone he knew, he thought of that dream all the

time, something that’s etched deeply in his core. "I feel a certain excitement every time I learn something new, especially in the field of science. For me, that passion

contributed a lot to my academic success,” Corbita said. “I am who I am now because of my family and because of God who was always there for our family.”

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He promised to buy more helicopters for the military to prevent incidents of ambush while traveling. He likewise vowed to equip them with additional firearms to protect themselves from enemies. He also thanked the military and the police for their sacrifices to fend off aggression by Islamist terrorists in Mindanao. “And I have a very special heart for the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the National Police in their role now against the --- lahat na marami tayong problema. We’re facing so many fronts,” he said. He warned Maranao to refrain from embracing ISIS ideology that came from the Middle East, which the President said only brings trouble. “It is an imported ideology from the Middle East... Tingnan ninyo ang nangyari sa Middle East. It used to be the center of civilization for so many years. All the golden things in the past were there. Ngayon, wala na, pulpog na. And only because of a terrorist activity,” he said. President Duterte also expressed optimism that a federal form of government will cure the defect in the country’s political system if it successfully pass Congress and gain wide public support. The President also mentioned the government’s fight against the New People’s Army (NPA), which he said post at least 12 daily encounters with security forces. He said the government will deal with them “in due time” for being responsible for violence in the countryside. President Duterte also reiterated his determination to fight corruption and abuses underscoring his eagerness to recover government assets like Mile Long in Makati City. “So but they are now starting to pay. Sabi ko sa kanila, kolektahin mo because that is money of the people,” he said. ###PND

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Opol, Bulua, Iponan, Patag, especially in the elevated portions and low pressure in the rest of the West Service Area,” Sagrado said. Quakes damaged pipeline Rio Verde Vice President Joffrey Hapitan said they have been unable to supply the COWD bulk water requirements after Rio Verde’s main submarine transmission line across the Cagayan River was damaged by the series of earthquakes which rocked Mindanao last month. Records show that Mindanao was rocked by a series of earthquakes nine days ago with a 4.4 magnitude temblor first hitting Magpet Soccskargen, followed a few

hours later by a magnitude 5.7 quake at Kadingilan, Bukidnon; then another 4.4 magnitude quake in Osias, Soccskargen and Wao, Lanao del Sur. The earthquakes cracked the concrete casings of the underwater pipeline of Rio Verde resulting in leaks and diminished supply to COWD’s take off point. “On Sept 26 1PM we decided to shut down water delivery to COWD to isolate the problem and commission the back-up HDPE pipeline to resume deliveries to COWD. Isolation works on the submarine pipeline completed Sept 27 9AM, and we resumed delivery of bulk water to COWD but only 72% of contracted volume of 40,000 cu.m. daily through the HDPE back-up pipeline,” Hapitan said. “Starting October 1st, flow was increased to 95 percent of contracted volume (38,000 cu.m. daily of the 40,000 cu.m. contracted). In about 3 days from now, we are doing our best to restore the volume to 40,000 cu.m. including the pressure required by COWD,” he added. Hapitan cited how this is only the second time that Rio Verde has had to curtail deliveries of bulk water to COWD due to force majeure, the first being on December 17, 2011 after its pipeline bridge was swept away by rampaging flood waters brought by Tropical Storm Sendong. “The original design for the pipeline was over the river but our pipe bridge was destroyed by Sendong, so what I did was covert that to a submarine pipe. However, perhaps I failed to foresee there would be two magnitude 5 earthquakes in the area, so today I am trying to design an upgraded submarine pipe capable of resisting up to an Magnitude 8 earthquake. We are budgeting P50-M for this rehabilitation work and it has already started and you can visit the area to inspect,” Hapitan said to the committee members present. “While repairing we are already restoring the full volume with pressure required by COWD using the HPDE back-up line in another 3 days,” he added. Demand already exceeds contracted supply While welcoming Rio Verde’s commitment to resume deliveries of its contracted supply of 40,000 cu.m. at the pressure needed by the water district, COWD GM Rachel Beja qualified that COWD requires both volume and pressure. “Even if we get the volume required but if there is insufficient pressure at the delivery point we will still have problems delivering that water to our furthest service area,” Beja declared. “The pipeline directly below the take-off point is a transmission line which goes directly to our reservoir before it is distributed to our concessionaires. Reservoirs

Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Bulua and Carmen are at high elevation and if we cannot fill up these reservoirs we cannot attain the necessary pressure to push the water up to furthest end and up to the elevated areas.” “While 40,000 cu.m. is contracted capacity we have issued additional purchase orders to Rio Verde in the last three months of up to 60,000 cu.m. daily because in our current assessment, we need additional volume in our service area. So the 38,000 cu.m. is truly 95% of the contracted volume but not adequate for the our present needs,” she added. Beja clarified that the present consumer demand in the West Service area already requires a daily flow rate of 2,500 cu.m. per hour compared to the 1,500 cu.m. stipulated in its bulk water contract with Rio Verde. Thus, even if Rio Verde already delivered the 40,000 cu.m. daily as stipulated in its present contract with COWD, this would only address 63% of the West Service Area’s present requirements, and not 95% as declared by Hapitan, which was the demand level 10 years ago when Rio Verde started delivering bulk water to COWD. To address the water shortage in the interim, COWD has employed interim measures to mitigate effects of the water supply curtailment like valve adjustments and facilitating water delivery to affected areas utilizing water tankers from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), FilipinoChinese Volunteer fire brigades to augment COWD and Rio Verde tankers to deliver water directly to consumers since last week.

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niya ang iyang obligasyon, wala niya mahimo, and its continuing default has led to all of this (water crisis),” he added. “Grabe ang non-revenue water, naguba ang morale sa mga empleyado, and to the point that consumers have even put forward a proposal to take over the water district as early as 10 years ago. From a company

that was admired before, it has become subject of severe criticisms which became pointed and brutal over the years”, Moreno continued. From his point of view, the mayor blamed the bulk water supply deal between the water utility firm and its supplier, Rio Verde Water Consortium, Inc. as the main reason behind the water shortage problem. He stressed: “Kini man gud bulk water supply ang culprit diha, pero ang problema ang Cowd has failed to ensure sufficient supply of water. Why need bulk water supply nga pwede man unta maka-source sa tubig nga dili kinahanglan kana? Pero di man niya makaya, misulod ang Rio Verde”, Moreno explained. Meanwhile, the city chief executive disagreed with Rio Verde’s claim that the leak of its underwater pipeline in the Cagayan de Oro River was caused by the recent earthquake that rocked Wao, Lanao del Sur. “Kadtong ilang rason nga naigo sa linog was a lame excuse. To me, that was an alibi. Insulto kana sa katawhan. Wala pa maatiman, unya imo pang tagaan og rason…tuntohon pa ninyo”, Moreno said in disgust. The mayor, however, clarified that he is not into a blame game. “This is not a blame game. All I want to do is for the people to realize where did we commit mistakes so that the Cowd will never commit those mistakes again. I am not blaming the people now. I am blaming the past. Napasagdan kana, and we ought to have learned the lessons from the past,” he emphasized. Lastly, Moreno stressed that Cagayan de Oro needs a stable, reliable water supply, if it wants to elevate its competitiveness and attractiveness to investors. “You can never dream of becoming a very competitive city kung ang imong water supply is inadequate and poor, and worst, inefficient”, he concluded.

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Government of Iligan are unbeatable in the political arena like an impregnable fortress. The actuation of this councilor, as speculated by cynics and pundits alike, would be, or most probably, constitute his early political demise... his own making, more definitely. Remember, in politics, it should be step by step. Never climb too fast. When you fall down, you will be totally broken, thus cannot stand anymore in any political skirmishes... unrepairable. Look at former City Vice-Mayor, the predecessor of City ViceMayor Jemar Pepito Vera Cruz, he is politically dead this early. You, too, would also have the same fate with him if you will be hasty enough to climb to the highest ladder position in the city government through deceitful ways. Your time will come if you only persevere. I would rather share with you this: The glory of saving ones country (city) cannot be given to one who has contributed to its ruin, (cannot be given to a conspirator like you) according to Jose P. Rizal. (Demosthenes P. Maglasang from page 4 Sr., City Information Staff, Water Loo.” Most assuredly, Office of the City Mayor, the two pillars of the City City of Iligan). appeal to peacefully surrender unlicensed guns and reminded them that Mindanao is still under martial law,” Besana told reporters. The disarmament program resulted to the collection of high-powered guns that included M16 rifles, shoulder-fired rocket propelled grenades, shot guns, home-made .50 caliber machineguns, Garand rifles and pistols. The stockpiling of guns, both licensed and unlicensed, had been a tradition among Moro politicians and ordinary citizens to protect themselves from armed families they are in conflict with due to “rido” (clan war). Besana said the firearms were from officials of the seaside municipalities of Kapatagan, Malabang, Picong and Marogong, all situated east of Lanao del Sur. He added town mayors and local police collected some of the firearms that they turned over to the 6th and 603rd Infantry Brigades. (Edwin Fernandez/PNA)

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Are you tough enough? Join the 6th Tinta Awards: Ink the Universe

The United Print Media Group (UPMG), the premier association of major publication companies, with more than 100 titles of major newspapers, tabloids and magazines in the country will once again spearhead its flagship project, Tinta Awards. The UPMG Tinta Awards, now on its 6th edition is the first Philippine press awardgiving body geared toward recognizing excellence in print advertising. Its aim is to encourage creativity in print and to keep the spirit of print media alive in

an increasingly digital terrain. The eventgives due recognition to the creativity and excellence of Philippine print advertising practitioners. The 6th Tinta Awards has categories ranging from consumer and public service print advertising, interactive and integrated print campaign, special print media execution to online advertising campaign and print craft. This year’s competition shall also recognize creativity in magazine and newspaper layout and design, and special supplements. There is also a

student category, which seeks to “attract new generation readers among the youth” through print media’s communication campaigns. “I’ve always believed in creativity in advertising on print,” says Tinta Awards overall chairman Angel Guerrero, editor-in-chief and publisher of print media’s multi-awarded Adobo Magazine, “I believe print will remain a strong and relevant medium of communications.” The contest is open to all Philippine-based advertising agencies, digital agencies, media

independents, print media publishers and printing companies, advertisers, and college students. For those up for the challenge, all entries must be an original and inspiring idea, relevant to its context, well executed, and entries must have been published or displayed for the first time between September 1, 2015 and September 2017. The 2017 jury will be composed of distinguished luminaries from the advertising, publishing, media and creative industries. Deadline of entries

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DONATE A BOOK AT THE SM STORE Thousands of students all over the country recently received gifts of learning – books, brand new school supplies, and art kits - through the SM Store’s recent Donate-ABook campaign. In this joint project Grade school students from Alabang Elementary School of The SM Store, were all smiles with their new notebooks and art kits SM Foundation and courtesy of The SM Store’s Donate-A-Book campaign. Stationery, booths were set up in all The SM Store branches nationwide where customers could

donate pre-loved books for various public school areas. Supplies Station also displayed brand new notebooks and art kits on the booths for customers who wanted to buy and donate these to the less fortunate. Each donation entitled a customer with a P 50 discount coupon which can be redeemed for every minimum P 500 single-receipt purchase

on regular-priced items from the Supplies Station at The SM Store. Coupons are valid until June 30, 2018. Customer response was overwhelming as the Donate-A-Book campaign was able to gather a total of 75,660 books and 6,947 supplies from all The SM Store Branches nationwide. These books and supplies were in turn donated in around 58 public schools all over the country.

Some of the recipients were Alabang Elementary School, Maliwalo Central Elementary School, North City Central School and Cauayan National High school. Donate a Book is one of the many ways The SM Store and its customers team up to do their share for the less fortunate. Other projects are Share Your Extras, Gamot Para sa Kapwa, and the upcoming Share-A-Toy campaign.

Brand new notebooks and boxes of books were donated to the North City Central School in Cagayan de Oro.

Alex Baldemor, Anne Avelino, Lance Dancel and Jileen Campos of the Alabang Elementary School were in full smiles after they received their new notebooks from The SM Store Donate-A-Book campaign. Boxes of books and notebooks from The SM Store DonateA-Book campaign were donated to Cauayan National High school in Cauayan, Isabela.

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Principal Lilybeth Policarpio from the Maliwalo Central Elementary School in Tarlac receives books and supplies in behalf of the students and teachers from The SM Store’s Donate-A-Book campaign.