MINDANAO DAILY SECOND FRONTPAGE
mark francisco, Section Editor EDITOR: SAIRA E. GUMISING
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LTFRB okays taxi fare hike
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted the petition for increase in taxi fares that will enable operators and drivers to be competitive with ridesharing companies. The new fare will be set at P40 for the flagdown rate, P13.50 for every kilometer of distance travelled, and P2 per minute of waiting time in the National Capital Region and provinces except in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). For taxis operating in CAR, the flagdown will be at P35 with the same rates for distance traveled and travel time. The Board explained that the increase was granted due to the recent spate of oil price hikes, as well as the emergence of transportation network companies (TNCs) that connect drivers and passengers through mobile applications. “It is urgent that the fare for taxis be increased for them to improve the quality of their service and become competitive amid increasing demand of passengers,” LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III said in an interview with reporters Wednesday. For her part, Board Member Aileen Lizada urged taxi operators and drivers to be compliant with the omnibus franchising guidelines (OFG) of the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program of the government. The OFG states that PUVs should have closedcircuit television (CCTV) See fare, page 11
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October 7-8, 2017
3 hurt in Zambo explosion
ZAMBOANGA City--The police is conducting an indepth probe to identify and arrest the suspects behind the improvised bomb explosion that injured three people in Zamboanga Sibugay. Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) identified the victims as Melyn Sumaylo, 50; and her two children, Leo, 17; and Levie Jane, 19. They sustained minor injuries. The police said the incident happened at around 11;30 p.m. Monday in Barangay Sto. Niño, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay. PO3 Raul Agsaluna, case investigator, on Wednesday said investigation showed the victims were in deep slumber when they were awakened by a loud explosion. Agsaluna said the victims were injured from debris as the explosion partially damaged their house. Brigada Marawi. Marawi City Mayor Majul Usman Gamdamra (second from right holding tire) leads the cleanup drive He said post-blast Brigada Marawi on Wednesday (4 October 2017) to clean the city of debris to pave the way for the eventual return of the residents (4 October 2017). MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo
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Duterte to file impeach raps against Morales PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said the government would file impeachment cases against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales for possession of “illegally obtained” documents and selective justice. “We will file an impeachment case against her and I would tend to believe she was part of the conspiracy ... iyong fabricated papers,” Duterte said in a press briefing in Malacañang. The Office of the Ombudsman has started a fact-
finding investigation into the wealth of the President and his family based on a complaint filed by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV accusing Duterte of having PHP2.2 billion in “hidden wealth.” Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang, who was in charge of the case after Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales inhibited herself from cases involving the Duterte family, earlier said that the Anti-Money Laundering
Council (AMLC) provided the Ombudsman office on Duterte’s alleged multibillion peso wealth. Morales is the aunt of lawyer Manases Carpio, the husband of presidential daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The AMLC, however, categorically denied that it provided the Office of the Ombudsman with a report on the bank records of President Duterte and his family. “Remember na walang AMLC clearance. So walang statement dapat lumabas kay sa may billion ako o piso lang galing diyan sa Central Bank. I said to her chagrin, she will realize that hindi siya dapat pumasok diyan lalo na if the evidence is illegal,” Duterte said. Duterte said it was Trillanes who obtained the
spurious bank accounts from a certain “Abad” who he said is the senator’s mistress. “At ang lumabas doon nagpindot, pagbukas ng account ko, si Abad, who is the mistress of Trillanes, then gave it to Trillanes. Trillanes computed it on a daily basis. In- out, in-out, in-out. ‘Yung credit, ‘yung debit wala na kaya ganun lumaki,” Duterte said. The Pre si d e nt s ai d Trillanes then gave the records to Deputy Ombudsman for Mindanao Rodolfo Elman, who in turn gave it to Morales. Duterte said Morales is just part of the concerted effort of the Left and the so-called “Dilaw” to remove him in Malacañang. “But, I will show to the Republic that we have a very serious problem with
our government officials. You have an official na Ombudsman na part of, ‘yung fabrication and the use of falsified documents,” he said. The President said he would present his real bank records at the impeachment trial against Morales to prove her Office held falsified documents. “You have to prove it is fabrication,” Duterte said. Duterte also accused Morales for exercising “selective justice,” citing Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan as her latest victim. “She berates people for a delay of justice and yet, the Ombudsman is the number one who’s doing the selective justice. And the latest victim was Gringo Honasan,” he said. The Ombudsman has See raps, page 11
TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION
By Rachel Yvonne Tinaco Master Teacher-I Kitaotao National High School
As he shares tips on managing press conferences during the Communication Skills Enhancement Training of the RDC Communication and Advocacy Sub Committee, PIA-10 Officer-in-Charge Franklin Gumapon urges government information officers to apply their learnings from the training in performing their duties as government communicators. “Let us remember that our role here is not just to inform but also to communicate. To inform is giving-out information while to communicate is getting through,” emphasizes Gumapon. (APB/PIA-10)
Teachers form a very important part of almost societies. Their contribution towards the education and development of the children , a country’s coming generation is invaluable. They serve as the foundation of the cultural and sustainable development of the nation as a whole.
Teachers’ Day seek to honor all teachers of their dedication , passion and love for the children which look at them as the most influential person in their life, the molder of youth as the backbone of our nation. World Teachers’ Day is celebrated every 5th day of October and this is the day paying respect to the teachers for shaping the life of the children. “ Teachers can change lives with just
a right mix of chalk and challenges”.( author: Joyce Meyer). Teaching is a stressful profession but a noble one. Teachers work tirelessly to help the students because they know that the world will be shaped by the student they teach. This year 2017 World Teachers’ Day theme : “ Teaching in Freedom, Empowering teachers. “ HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY”.