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Companies agree to settle P2-b unpaid taxes to govt By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor
TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental-Companies in the governmentrun Philippine Veterans Investment Corporation (Phividec) in the industrial Ecozone in Misamis Oriental have agreed to pay the unpaid taxes amounting to P2 billion to the national government, a Phividec official said. Franklin Quijano, the Phividec
Administrator, said that about P2 billion of unpaid taxes have remained uncollected from the more than 80 manufacturing and service companies in the 3,000-hectare Phividec Eco Zone in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. Quijano said that he has a meeting with the stakeholders where the discussion was focused on the unpaid taxes that the national government would want
to be collected. The unpaid taxes were more on real estate taxes and rentals, which accumulated for over 10 years since the early years of 2000. According to Quijano, the management of the companies has agreed to pay the tax delinquents and promised to restructure the unpaid taxes in order that the payment could be scheduled. Last month, President Rodrigo
Duterte ordered a probe of the uncollected taxes in order to pinpoint those responsible for the tax mess, which might drag some government officials into what others believed as a “tax scam.” Former Cagayan De Oro Congressman Benjo Benaldo, who was appointed to the Phividec’s Board of Directors, exposed the alleged tax anomaly when he assumed the post two months ago.
Benaldo cited three multinational companies who failed to pay the tax with the combined total of more than P1 billion. According to Benaldo, the STEAG, managed by German engineers, was among the big three multi-national companies, which have a tax delinquency to the national government amounting to more than P1 billion. See agree, page 11
House resets brgy, SK polls to 2018
VOTING 213-10, the House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading House Bill 6308 which seeks to postpone the October 23, 2017 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to the second Monday of May 2018. To reset the synchronized barangay and SK polls, the bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by RA No. 9340, RA No. 10656 and RA No. 10923. The bill provides that all incumbent barangay and SK officials shall continue to hold office until the next President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech at the closing ceremony of the 26th Mindanao Business Conference elections is held. (MINBIZCON) at the Xavier Sports and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro City on September 9, 2017. Ace Morandante/ Section 3 of the bill titled Hold Over provides Presidential photo
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Mayor, son, arrested for illegal guns, ammo GENERAL Santos City-Police arrested the mayor of Tampakan town in South Cotabato and his son after yielding several unlicensed firearms and ammunition in separate anti-drug raids on Monday. Chief Insp. Alex Joe Orcajada, chief of the Police Regional Office-12’s Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU), said the illegal firearms and ammunition were recovered from the houses of Tampakan Mayor Leornardo Escobillo and his
son Leonardo Jr. in Barangay Maltana. The operation was based on 15 search warrants for possession of illegal drugs, firearms and explosives issued by Judge Alandrex Betoya of the Regional Trial Court Branch 16 in Kabacan, North Cotabato. The police official said they raided first the residence of Leonardo Jr. in Purok 6 of Barangay Maltana at around 4 a.m. He said the search resulted to the recovery See ARRESTED, page 2
Duterte to biz sector: ‘There will be no peace in Mindanao for the longest time’ By Carolyn O. Arguillas, MindaNews
As the Marawi Crisis and martial law-inMindanao entered Day 110 on Saturday, the country’s first Mindanawon President gave delegates to the 26th Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City mixed signals about Mindanao’s future under his administration. Reading his speech at the latter part of his 37-minute talk, President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “confident” that with the business sector’s cooperation and the people’s support, “we will
create a more prosperous and progressive Mindanao,” but in the earlier part of his speech which he delivered extemporaneously, he painted a grim scenario of its future: “Mindanao seems to be in trouble,” “what’s happening in Marawi seems to stretch the trouble farther than we expect,” “there will be no peace in Mindanao for the longest time,” “we are headed for a long haul of trouble,” and “the next flash point is still Mindanao.” As is typical of a Duterte extemporaneous speech, he
rambled on, shifting from one topic to the other. He said it has often been asked what ails Mindanao, why it lags behind. “Mainly because Mindanao seems to be in trouble,” he replied, and added: “I would admit that I have to correct the historical injustice asked by the Moro people but then again, what’s happening in Marawi seems to stretch the trouble farther than we expect.” He did not elaborate. “Mindanao cannot progress,” Duterte stressed, citing the problem of law and order, the presence of the
New People’s Army which he said, is into extortion, the warlords in government. He also pointed to three government agencies issuing land titles and how corruption in government has contribute to this disorder. He said he was not trying to “agitate or scare anybody” but “the historical system of unitary type of government — which is actually fundamentally for control (of) the population because we were colonized — would not work at this time anymore.” See time, page 11
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Duterte: Mindanao to back PH growth, dev’t CAGAYAN de Oro City-President Rodrigo Duterte is optimistic that Mindanao’s abundant resources and dynamic people can contribute to the country’s growth and development. The President said he believes in Mindanao’s great potential as long as it has the right infrastructure and a sound business environment. “It is for this reason that the government is aggressively pursuing infrastructure projects in Mindanao,” Duterte said to around 600 business leaders on Saturday, September 9, during the closing ceremony of the three-day Mindanao Business Conference 2017 held at the Xavier Sports and Country Club, Cagayan de Oro city. He said the government has allocated funds to build structures to facilitate the transfer of goods and services as well as enhance mobility and connectivity. The President also announced that the government is actively providing assistance in the production of high value crops, development of agricultural products and marketing of
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the three-day 26th Mindanao Business Conference 2017 (Minbizcon) held at the Xavier Sports and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro City.
its goods, among others, to secure Mindanao’s important role as the country’s food basket. “The Color-Coded AgriFishery Map is now available to our farmers to help them identify the most suitable crops for their farms…and this will be continuously improved with new data and tools to provide more information for our farmers
and fisherfolks,” he added. Duterte, however, said all efforts to promote business, trade and investment in Mindanao will be in vain if there is no stability and order, as well as just and lasting peace in the island. “That is why the government is intensifying the fight against illegal drugs, crime and corruption, even as it creates a more enabling
and nurturing business environment in Mindanao,” he further said. He reiterated that the government remains firmly committed to wiping out local terrorists and other threat groups that continue to hinder our peace and development efforts, especially the ISIS-inspired ones who have attempted to take over the City of Marawi.
The President also assured all investors and businesses in Mindanao that Marawi will rise again as a thriving and flourishing city. “The government is now expediting preparator y works for the implementation of the Marawi City Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan to see to it that this will really happen,” he said.
In order for the government’s plans for Mindanao and the country to succeed, Duterte asked for the help and participation of the private sector. “With your cooperation and our people’s support, I am confident that we will create a more prosperous and progressive Mindanao,” the President said. (APB/ PIA-10)
incumbent barangay officials shall remain in office, from page 1 until sooner removed or that “Until their succes- suspended for cause.” sors shall have been duly Section 1 of RA No. 9164, elected and qualified, all as amended by RA Nos. 9340, 10656, and 10923, EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE has been further amended AMONG HEIRS to read as follows: With Special Power of Attorney “Section 1. Date of Election. – There shall be syn Notice is hereby given that the chronized barangay and intestate estate of the late JAIME L. UMPA, who died on June 10, sangguniang kabataan elec2017; That the deceased left the tions, which shall be held on
July 15, 2002. Subsequent synchronized barangay and SK elections shall be held on the last Monday of October 2007 and every three years thereafter: Provided, That the barangay and SK elections on October 23, 2017 shall be postponed to the second Monday of May 2018. Subsequent synchronized barangay and SK elections shall be held on the second Monday of May 2020 and every three years thereafter.” The measure further provides the following: “Section 4. Assumption of Office. – The term of office of the barangay and SK officials elected under this Act shall commence at noon of June 30 next following their election: Provided, however, That the term of office of the barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials elected in the May 2010 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at noon of June 30 next following their election.” Furthermore, the bill states: “Section 4. Use of Appropriations. – The following appropriations for the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall be considered as continuing appropriations and shall be used exclusively for the conduct of the barangay and SK elections: (a) the available balance of P901,150,000 appropriated for the SK elections and P155,167,000 appropriated for the SK registration under Republic Act No. 10651, otherwise known as “The FY 2015 General Appropriations Act”; and
(b) the available balance of P5,914,992,000 for the SK and barangay elections and P422,734,000 appropriated for the SK and barangay registration under Republic Act No. 10717, otherwise known as “The FY 2016 General Appropriations Act.” Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (2nd District, Surigao del Norte), a principal author of the bill, said it is paramount to postpone the barangay and SK elections this year in support of President Duterte’s call to reset the polls because he does not want those financed by druglords to win. Moreover, the President said that if the barangay polls will proceed, the winners might be financed by drug money, said Barbers. “In support of the President’s call to eliminate drugs and corruption among our barangay leaders, the immediate approval of the measure is highly recommended,” said Barbers, chairman of the House committee on dangerous drugs. Other authors of the bill are Reps. Lord Allan Jay Velasco, Jose Panganiban, Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado, Johnny Pimentel, Winston Castelo, Micaela Violago, Florida Robes, Sherwin Tugna, Luisa Lloren Cuaresma, Xavier Jesus Romualdo, Lawrence Lemuel Fortun, Pablo Ortega, Benhur Lopez Jr., Vini Nola Ortega, Joseph Stephen Paduano, Yul Servo Nieto, Carlos Roman Uybarreta, Edcel Lagman, Harlin Neil Abayon III, Fredenil Castro, Gwendolyn Garcia, Sharon Garin, Bai Sandra Sema, Linabelle Ruth Vil-
larica, Vincent Crisologo, Alfredo Garbin Jr., Anthony Bravo, Harry Roque, Frederick Siao, Henry Oaminal, Paolo Javier, Scott Davies Lanete, Celso Lobregat, Federico Sandoval II, Ferjenel Biron, Evelina Escudero, Jose Enrique Garcia III, Romero Quimbo, Cristina Roa-Puno, and Angelina Tan. / ARB
condemned the raid and denied any involvement in illegal drug activities. In a brief press conference before he was sent to the hospital, Mayor Escobillo decried the manner as to how the raid was carried out by the RDEU. “They kicked and destroyed the door of my house before even presenting the search warrants,” he said. He claimed that all the recovered firearms at his house have proper licenses and permits and that he owned them for security purposes. The mayor blamed politics as behind the raid, which he said was based on “wrong information” fed to authorities. Leonardo Jr. has been rumored to be eyeing the mayoralty post in the 2019 elections. “I have supported the war on drugs of the President (Rodrigo Duterte) and the people of Tampakan and the police know that. This is clearly politically motivated,” he said. Mayor Escobillo said he will face the charges squarely and expressed willingness to undergo a drug test. Lawyer Jose Ledda Jr., the mayor’s counsel, said they are currently considering legal counter-moves in line with the raid. “But right now, we’re on wait and see mode. We’re waiting what the police will do,” he said. He added that Mayor Escobillo and his son were innocent of the accusations and ready to prove them. (MindaNews)
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following described parcel of land, to wit; ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-3998 (Lot 923C, Csd-13467-D) containing an area of TWO HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and FORTY EIGHT (201, 548) square meters, more or less; and TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-137-2013003008 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 25, Block 2, of the subd., plan Psd10021044, being a portion of lot 4-A, Psd-104305-019917), situated in the Barangay of Upper Balulang, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) square meters, more or less. Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney; This agreement is executed between: PANORO L. UMPA, of legal age, Filipino, widow; SITTIE JAIPAH L. UMPA, (incapacitated) of legal age, Filipino, single, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; JAIME L. UMPA, JR., of legal age, Filipino, single; NORJAIME ALYSSA L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; ABDULLAH L. UMPA, minor, Filipino,assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; and MACABANGKIT DATU L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; all are residents of 0225 Xavier Estates, Cagayan de Oro City. The Heirs hereby settle and adjudicate the above-described PARCELS OF LAND pro indiviso or equal share. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Perseverando L. Araña, Jr.; as per Doc. No. 87; Page No. 18; Book No. 42; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 13, 20, & 27, 2017
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JAIME L. UMPA, who died on June 10, 2017; That the deceased left the following described parcel of land, to wit; ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-3998 (Lot 923-C,Csd-13467-D) Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney; This agreement is executed between: PANORO L. UMPA, of legal age, Filipino, widow; SITTIE JAIPAH L. UMPA, (incapacitated) of legal age, Filipino, single, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; JAIME L. UMPA, JR., of legal age, Filipino, single; NORJAIME ALYSSA L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; ABDULLAH L. UMPA, minor, Filipino,assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; and MACABANGKIT DATU L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; all are residents of 0225 Xavier Estates, Cagayan de Oro City. That we hereby authorizes our mother, PANORO L. UMPA to transact, sign any necessary papers with the Landbank, Capistrano Branch as well as the two (2) units vehicles, for and in behalf of the Heirs above-stated. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Perseverando L. Araña, Jr.; as per Doc. No. 86; Page No. 18; Book No. 42; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 13, 20, & 27, 2017
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of an unlicensed caliber .40 handgun with live ammunition. A caliber .45 handgun with live bullets was also found but it carried proper licenses and permits. At around 6:10 a.m., Orcajada said they implemented another search at the house of Mayor Escobillo in Barangay Maltana proper. Seized from the mayor’s house were two unlicensed carbine rifles with live ammunition, he said. Two licensed caliber .45 handguns, a shotgun, an Uzi sub-machine gun and assorted bullets were also found. No illegal drugs were found during the raids. The search at a nearby house of the mayor’s other son, Niel Ryan, was called off by the raiding team due to unspecified reasons. Leonardo Jr. was detained at the Tampakan municipal police station while Mayor Escobillo was placed under hospital arrest at a medical facility in Koronadal City after reportedly suffering from hypertension. The mayor, who is currently on his third term,
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THE government is ready to start the early stage of rehabilitation of Marawi City primarily focusing on restoration of basic services such as electricity, water, sanitation, health and education, a military spokesman said on Monday, July 10. Brigadier General Restituto Padilla Jr., said the Inter-Agency Task Force Bangon Marawi is set to meet this week “to lay the groundwork for the planning and the scheduling of all the work” needed for the early recovery stage. “The early recovery stage is going to occur even while hostilities are ongoing. And this early recovery stage will pave the way for the preparation of the ground for the temporary resettlement area while Bangon Marawi is capacitating itself and organizing itself to embark on the full recovery at the end of hostilities,” Padilla said as he gave updates on the situation in war-torn Marawi during the regular Mindanao Hour Press Briefing in Malacañan. He said the government will proceed with its initial plan to set up tents as temporary shelters for the displaced residents. But he said the Task Force is also looking at the creation of a “single detached cottage” for those locals who have lost their houses in the fighting between government troops and Maute terror group. “So, hoping to make that as a six months to one year transition dwelling for many of the residents until such time that the areas that they used to live will have been reconstructed and rehabilitated,” said Padilla. “Primary attention and focus for the rehabilitation,
President Rodrigo Duterte pins the “Kampilan” or the Wounded Personnel medal to 74 soldiers and officers who fought in Marawi. The awarding was done during the visit of President Duterte at the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro on Saturday, September 9, 2017. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo
of course, will go to the basic services, initially. And what are these? The restoration of power, the restoration of water, the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation, and restoration of health services, and also educational services,” he added. Padilla said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is finalizing the preparation for deployment of “well-experienced” engineers from AFP Engineering Units to help in the rehabilitation process particularly in restoration of public infrastructures such as school buildings, mosques, multi-purpose
centers, farm-to-market roads and health centers, among others. He added that Department of Education is also working with other contractors for the shipment of materials needed for the reconstruction and repair of the schools in Marawi City. Padilla, meanwhile, defended soldiers involved in clearing operations in Marawi who were accused of taking properties and valuable items like appliances, cash and jewelries. He said items recovered by soldiers were turned over to their owners and houses and establishments that they could not safeguard were
ordered to be padlocked. He noted that the morale of the soldiers remains high due to continuing public support that they have been receiving. “And as a result of that, our troops are continuously forward-looking, hoping and looking forward to resolve this issue or this incident in Marawi at the soonest time possible,” Padilla said. During the same press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Assistant Secretary Marie Banaag revealed that the number of terrorists killed in Marawi rose to 379 from 353.
alive is to surrender to government forces. “ I f t h e y s u r r e n d e r, we wi l l t r y t hem, g ive them due process, provide them with a lawyer,” Duterte said. “There will be no oppression or harassment or a ny t h i n g ,” h e s a i d . “No violence will be inflicted upon them if they surrender. That I could guarantee to you.” The President added. “ They will be treated as criminals. If they surrender, they will be pros-
ecuted. But they will be treated as human being,” he said. He assured those who will surrender that they will not be manhandled or star ved while in the custody of the militar y and police. “I will not allow it. They are not POWs (prisoners of war). They a re s i mp l y c r i m i n a l s . That is not how we treat people even if they are criminals,” Duterte said. Duterte arrived here last Saturday to pin the
“kampilan” or Wounded Personnel Medal to 74 more s ol d i e rs and of ficers recuperating the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital. The soldiers and offices were the latest militar y personnel who got wounded 110 days of fighting in Marawi. The army hospital has treated at least 1,200 soldiers and officers who were evacuated here since the fighting started on May 23. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)
Duterte vows fair treatment for Maute members who surrender CAGAYAN de Oro City-President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday vowed fair treatment to the ISIS-inspired Maute Group fighting in Marawi if they surrender without harming the hostages. Duterte made this offer after military commanders on the ground assured him that the terrorists will be soon driven away from Marawi City. T h e P r e s i d e nt s a i d the only way for the terrorists to leave Marawi
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Recovered high-powered firearms also grew, now at 451 or an additional of 25 firearms. Government casualties have reached 89 while civilians killed have remained at 39 and civilians rescued at 1,723. As to donations for
Marawi victims, as of 10 a.m. Monday, donations for soldiers killed in action have soared to P3,223,490.98 while donations for internally displaced persons have reached P765,727.21. Ph i l ippi ne Ai rl i ne s Foundation also donated a P2 million check .
PWD takes step to form consumer organization KEY officers and members of Persons With Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) has taken a step forward to form a legitimate consumer organization after undergoing a consumer education seminar recently conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry – Lanao del Norte Provincial Office. Mr. Jerson L. Tanghian, the current Head of PDAO – Iligan and also the President of PWD of Iligan Federated Organization or PIFO, has expressed his commitment in behalf of the group to pursue the accreditation of PIFO as a consumer organization primarily representing and being the voice of PWD on consumer-related issues and concerns particularly in the implementation of RA 9442 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, and Other Purposes. He said, “As members of our society, the law grants us with the rights and privileges
to improve our well-being yet some irresponsible people are depriving a great number of PWD of these benefits, and worst, the PWD are just being passive or submissive to these malpractices. And this should be brought to the attention of the proper authorities for their appropriate actions.” A Consumer Organization is an organized group of consumers where membership is voluntary and whose primary objective is to protect consumers against deceptive, unfair and unconscionable trade acts and practices and other acts or omissions prejudicial or detrimental to the interests of consumers. Consumer Organizations are being accredited to ensure that the consumer sector is represented by legitimate consumer organizations in hearings and/or investigations, and in government policy-making bodies.
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This corner missed Tuesday’s issue due to a minor computer “glitch,” which the CYNOSURE was able to fix later in the evening. I beg to disagree that “sabotage” was the culprit. A friend opined that the word “sabotage” becomes the byword of the Duterte boys who use it to cover up their incompetency. Thesaurus defines sabotage as “incapacitate, damage, impair, or harm.” It all started following a series of blunder committed by the state-run Philippines News Agency (PNA). Now, Undersecretary Joel Egco wants a probe on the angle of “sabotage” on suspicion that a PNA insider is responsible
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for the bloopers to discredit the Duterte administration. We hope Egco would not succumb to the pitfall of “fishing expedition” that might lead to accusing the wrong guy under the pretext of pleasing his boss at the PCOO. He must first conduct an analysis on why these things have to take place at the PNA. Perhaps, Egco was not with the mainstream media when the PNA started operation in the mid-70s. He should know how the PNA operates and the people behind the state-run news wire service. The probe is welcome. However, he must first investigate why the acting
director of the News and Information Bureau (NIB) flagrantly violated dozens of established news wire service rules. The acting NIB director has reportedly hired incompetent personnel to handle sensitive positions at the PNA. For instance, why did she replace the PNA technicians and hire new “developers?” Did she conduct a thorough consultative meeting with the PNA technicians, staff, and editors? Did she adopt a collegial decision? By the way, the developer of the PNA website came from Cebu. Why Cebu? Was there a thorough
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background investigation of the newly hired developers? Where the track records and personnel qualifications check? We found out that the developer of the PNA website is almost the same as the developer of another government-owned website – the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Was there a “bidding?” Did the award goes to a qualified developer under Philgeps? If these were not met, the acting NIB director should be held See SABOTAGE, page 11
Speaking Out
‘Crying cop’
Tough talking macho PNP Chief Bato de la Rosa has again turned “Crying Cop.” During a senate inquiry last week, Bato gave, what to me was an award-winning performance, as he became emotional defending the all EDITORIAL out drug war. ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Senator Riza Hontiveros Editor-in-Chief had earlier charged that ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ there is a policy of the Managing Editor Executive Editor state to kill drug suspects - a charge which Bato and MARK FRANCISCO President Duterte, in a subLifestyle Editor sequent interview, vehe GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit mently denied. Motoring Editor Photo Journalist Bato said there is no PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN such policy. He was hurt by Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga accusations that policemen have turned into indiscrimi Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING nate killers. On the contrary, Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor a good majority of his men AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA are even willing to die while Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant in the performance of their
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duties. “Masakit!” Even PAO Chief Persida Acosta, who was in the same hearing, emotionally reacted to Hontiveros’ accusation. Note that Acosta had earlier taken the cudgels for victims of what appear to be police rubouts. But why do the public believe otherwise? President Duterte only has himself to blame. His actions, body language and messages not only tend to encourage and but even reward bolder-than-normal actions by the police. The charges against those involved in the killing of Albuera mayor Espinosa have been down-graded from murder to homicide. This appeared to be a fulfillment of his promise that no
policeman (or soldier) will ever go to jail for doing his job in the anti-drug war. President Duterte recently conferred a medal on Police Chief Inspector Espinido who planned and executed the bloody operations against the Parojinogs. Requests by the Senate for copies of spot reports of “deaths under investigation” have been repeatedly ignored by Bato, allegedly upon instructions from the President. And how do you interpret these words from Bato’s chief: “Pag walang baril, lagyan mo.” Even NCRPO Chief Oscar Albayalde, in a TV interview, looked so uncomfortable on the hot seat as he tried to interpret President
Ignacio Bunye Duterte’s instructions. Can you therefore blame the lowly PO1 and PO2 for getting confused in carrying out their missions? But wait. At least in the case of Kian de los Santos, his alleged killers, appear headed for hot waters. No less than President Duterte has promised justice to Kian’s family. Doesn’t this disprove the alleged state policy to kill drug suspects? Not at all, skeptics claim. The presidential action is a mere “damage control”. Moreover, skeptics See crying, page 11
Kakampi Mo Ang Batas
During calamities, who is ‘wise,’ who is ‘fool’?
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…`Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock’…” (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, in Matthew 7:24-25, Holy Bible). -oooINSTEAD OF BEING AMAZED BY R AINS, FLOODS, WINDS, WE SHOULD PREPARE: In a message going the rounds of social networking sites lately which allegedly came from one Joel Rosenberg, it is being made to appear that the strong rains, ram-
paging floods, and howling winds that are punishing many places in the world, particularly the Americas today, as shown by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Jose, are truly amazing. With due respect, however, the truth is that mankind should not be amazed by these calamities, considering that they were foretold to happen long ago. What man should be doing at this point instead is relentless preparations to enable them to escape the damage, destruction, and death arising from rains, floods, and strong winds. The only problem is that, because not many people are possessed with the requisite awareness of the prophe-
cies or predictions, if you may, concerning the death and destruction caused by coming rains, floods, and strong winds, many will fall victim to these calamities. Many will suffer destruction, and many will die, which should not be the case if only they cared to listen to the predictions. -oooLET’S REPEAT: THE RAINS, FLOODS, AND WINDS WERE PREDICTED TO HAPPEN: Where were these predictions written? I know many will raise their eyebrows and smirk once again if I disclose the source of the predictions that rains, floods, and strong winds will come, but I have no other recourse to repeat and repeat the source of
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these predictions. I say, once again, the Bible predicted or prophesied the coming of rains, floods, and winds. We can read the warnings about rains, floods, and winds in Matthew 7:24-27, where Jesus, our God and Savior and who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the One speaking. He said, from these verses, that indeed rains, floods, and winds will come. According to Jesus, only two kinds of people will face the destruction and death brought about by rains, floods, and winds. The first is the one who is See fool, page 11
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Agree Or Disagree
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Speculating crisis in Marawi City positively
LET us look at the crisis through the eyes and speculate with optimism rather than panic and pessimism, according to President Fidel Valdez Ramos. Yes, it would be better that there is a war in Marawi now, according to the pundit and cynics alike, although the damages are so great due to continuous air raids, because that war will be a prelude not only to a total peace in Mindanao that would bring about better understanding among Christians, Lumads and Muslims alike, and to live in unity like brothers and sisters, but also for the total development of the Islamic City of Marawi and other parts in Mindanao. The concerned citizens of Marawi may ask this question: when will that war end in our city? Would it end after all the structures, infrastructures and houses of Marawi may turn into pieces through indiscriminate bombings by the government forces, thus making the once beautiful city before the war a heap of rubbles, as it is right now? Although it is hard to eradicate terrorism in the last days as we are now in that situation, as what the Bible says: that in the last day’s lawlessness will increase, and is now increasing
so tremendously. But goodness will prevail after all. Like the truth, it will always prevail in the end. Truth is just what real. Not on our own private reality --- but the things really are. Truth is what is --- what really exists really exists, and what doesn’t exist really doesn’t exist --- whether we like it or not, whether we can prove it or not, whether we have different perceptions about it, or whether we think about it or believe in it at all, still the truth is what the truth come what may. We sometimes make gloomy speculation on the basis of what we see around us like the destruction of Marawi City. Whatever the gravity of the destructiveness of that war in Marawi City, there will be the total rehabilitation of that beleaguered city after the war, because it is the government responsibility to rehabilitate of what it destroyed through indiscriminate bombings. In fact, the government has now in its blueprint the rehabilitations perspective of Marawi City after the war is over, and there is a ready funds for its implementation. But, when will that war end? Would it be this year or next year? Would it be hard for the government to tame the Maute terror group? It
seems that the terrorists are underdogs. But why in heaven’s name that up to now they failed to destroy completely that terror group despite the unabated air raids by the government forces plus several battalions
pride and greed, from the ongoing war that tend to destroy them all. They will not despair despite of the Demosthenes P. Maglasang Sr. destructiveness of that war, because after the conflict in that war-torn city. After there will be peace, unity, the rehabilitation, they rehabilitation and progress See crisis, page 10
COMPUTER SET TURNOVER IN KINOGUITAN MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION - As Chairman of the Committee on Peace and Order, Public Safety, Police Military and Jail Matters, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ turned over a brand new computer set to Kinoguitan Municipal Police Station in Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental through Acting Chief of Police Senior Inspector MARIBETH C. RAMOGA. The activity aims to improve operations in the Police Station. The simple activity was witnessed by Provincial Board Member FREDERICK KHU and Vice Mayor RYAN PABELLAN of Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental.
Division-wide Girls Scout Encampment 2017 By: Magdalina B. de Guzman
Another success is being enjoyed by everyone who participated the 3-day GSP Division-wide Encampment with a theme: “Girls in green, Girls in peace” held at Bulua Central School. Indoor and outdoor activities were still being enjoyed by the participants despite of
of soldiers equipped with lethal weapons intended to destroy them all? Marawi residents, the terrorized people up to this day, need to arise from the quagmire of hatred and conflict, from the prison of
the heavy rainfall. Preparation for the said activity is fully carried out by the help of the GSP officers, teachers, parents and elementary pupils. Coordination and dedication were visible to make the said event more meaningful to all the girl scouts who joined the event.
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Ulitao, the largest class of Chamoru canoes known as Sakman.
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A warm welcome to Ulitao Village by Miguet and Jordan
Lorenzo Reyes of the traditional seafaring group Ulitao blows a kulo’ during a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony of its new home at the Valley of the Latte Adventure Park in Talofofo on July 14.
In Quest of Ancient Seas Seafarers from Guam, the Philippines and Hawaii relive the glory of ancient seafaring By Mike Baños with additional photos by Joros Razon
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uring a recent visit to Guam, we took a journey back in time with the intrepid group Ulitao, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the practice of building and sailing traditional Chamoru (Chamorro in English) flying proas. We were fortunate to get to know the group since they just moved to their new home last July 14 in the Valley of the Latte Adventure Park along the route of its Talofofo River Valley boat cruise that was one of the stops in our famtour sponsored by Cebu Pacific and the Guam Visitors Bureau. According to Ulitao founder Ron Acfalle, the group aims to establish a permanent home to teach their people the seafaring ways of their ancestors, who navigated the oceans for hundreds of years and traded with their island brothers in the Pacific. The practice of building and sailing a canoe isn’t the only thing that makes seafaring important in Chamorro culture, Acfalle says it also involves the language, because part of his practice is teaching using the Chamorro language in identifying the parts of the canoe and the commands that are used in the canoe while it is underway, as well as the stories behind all their ancestors did. Through his own research, using historical documents provided to him by University of Guam (UOG) professor Larry Cunningham, Acfalle recreated traditional Chamorro by hands-on learning of knowledge and skills. “A part of sailing is learning the history of who we were, what we did, and why were we considered what we were when they first saw us,” he says. “These are things I’d like to hand down
to the next generation, so they can take pride in it.” “Our vision at the Valley of the Latte is to create a destination that provides an authentic historic and cultural experience” said David Tydingco, Managing Director of the Valley of the Latte, LLC. “It is an honor to have Ulitao make its home at the Valley of the Latte as it creates a living and thriving ancient Chamorro village that helps to tell the story of the evolution of our people.” The Uritao (Ulitao) In ancient times, when Chamorro males reached puberty they were sent to live at the Guma’ Uritao, a house for bachelors owned by their mother’s family. Here they would learn skills such as fishing, canoe making, navigation, tool construction and other skills needed for his transition into manhood, and at the same time develop close ties with their cousins, uncles and nephews. These young men were known as Uritao (also Ulitao), the young bachelors. A Uritao was distinguished from other males by the sticks they carried called tunas which were four or five feet long and had an eighteen inch tassel of pokse (a type of fiberous hybiscus) attached to the end. The bachelors also used a special language, fino gualafon, which was only understood by the youth. (URL: http://www. guampedia.com/uritao/) We were welcomed to the Ulitao home by Miguet
The Balangays Diwata ng Lahi, Masawa Hong Butuan and Sama Tawi-Tawi underway on their historic Philippine trek.
and Jordan blowing the shell horn (kulu). The name Ulitao was a source of amusement for our group who came from the Visayas and Mindanao where the word also means the same (bachelor) in the Visayan Language. Our gracious hosts then toured us around the village, showing us the ancient latte stones, a full-sized flying proa, and the traditional hut in the center of the village originally built by Acfalle but now used as the group’s headquarters and demonstrations of crafts and boat building. Last April, Ulitao celebrated the proud Chamorro tradition of seafaring by hosting the first ever I Fiestan Sahyan Tasi to train people in the ancient art form in preparation for FestPac 2020 and were joined by other seafaring organizations on Guam and Micronesia. “This will be a wonderful
opportunity to re-introduce the culture, tradition, and skills of our island’s seafaring people. As always the Valley of the Latte would like to provide a platform for all of our island’s talent to engage and inspire all visitors. We are inviting artists and farmers again to participate in hopes of continuing the success experienced at the First Annual River Festival held at the Valley of the Latte, this past April. From Guam to Hawaii on a proa But Acfalle and the Ulitao team are working towards a common lofty goal: to sail to Hawaii from Guam, for the Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPac) 2020. Three years in advance, Ulitao is lobbying for government funding for their cultural project, to practice sailing on long voyages, such as sailing from Guam to Hawaii on a proa. The Ulitao plans to sail to Hawaii through a south-
ern route, which has more islands to stop by for rest and provisions. Once they get to Wake Island, from whence they’ll make the 2,300 mile-long voyage to Hawaii. There are no other islands in between to stop over — just open ocean. Recently, the Ulitao and Valley of the Latte hosted master navigators from Yap and Hawaii, along with guests from Matson Navigation who brought the navigators to Guam as part of the naming ceremony of Matson’s new vessel “Papa Mau”, in tribute to a master navigator from Yap. Tydingco said the event was one of many to help seafarers unite and plan for a Micronesian presence at the FestPac 2020. “Together, the brothers of Micronesia and the Pacific will combine the knowledge, skill, and tradition to complete the task of sailing from Guam to Hawaii. This melding of
cultures and seafaring traditions will help Guam’s Ulitao arrive in Hawaii at the FestPac 2020.” The Call of the Sea It’s remarkable how widely dispersed and diverse groups such as the Ulitao in Guam, the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii and the Kaya ng Pinoy Inc. are simultaneously undertaking initiatives to reawaken the ancient seafaring routes and skills of their intrepid ancestors. For instance, the Kaya ng Pinoy Inc. (led by Art Valdez that conquered Mt. Everest in 2006) reconstructed three balangays from ancient designs using the traditional expertise of Badjao master boat builders, with knowledge and skills passed on from their ancestors. The Balangays, named Diwata ng Lahi, Masawa Hong Butuan, and Sama Tawi-Tawi, navigated withSee quest, page 10
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region Branch 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte In re: PETITION FOR CORRECTION SPECIAL CASE NO. 329-07-2017 OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ESTRELLITA J. ANGAY UNDER THE MIDDLE NAME OF “NO ENTRY” TO JABAJAB, UNDER THE DATE OF BIRTH FROM “FEBRUARY 28”, to FEBRUARY 28, 1973 and UNDER THE FAMILY NAME FROM “AÑGAY” to ANGAY. ESTRELLITA J. ANGAY-BUGUINA Represented by MARIA LUISA B. ANGAY. Petitioner. For: Correction of Entry THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent. X-----------------------------------------------------/
Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10 Monte Carlo Bldg., RER Phase I Subd., Kauswagan Highway Cagayan de Oro City Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82
ORDER Before this Court is a petition for Correction of Entry filed by the herein petitioner. Petitioner alleges that she is of legal age, married and resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. She was born to spouses Felipe Angay and Estrella Jabajab at Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Unknown to the petitioner, the informant, MONICA S. MACEDA, registered her name with NO MIDDLE NAME appearing in her Certificate of Live Birth which should have been JABAJAB. Furthermore, there is also an error in the entry of the DATE OF BIRTH, as it was entered as February 28 instead of February 28, 1973 as reflected in her Marriage Contract. Under the category CHILD, the last name or family name, the entry is AÑGAY that it needs to be clarified as ANGAY. That the petition is filed in good faith and is not intended to conceal the commission of a crime and/or defeat the investigation and prosecution of the same but with the sole intention to straighten the record of her birth. She is also desirous of correcting the entry as to avoid confusion and future inconvenience it may cause. Set the initial hearing of the petition to October 13, 2017 at 8:30 in the morning before the sala of this Court. Furnish copy of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General at Makati City, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, and to the petitioner, as represented by MARIA LUISA B. ANGAY of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. The petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of this Order to a newspaper of general circulation within the province of Lanao del Norte for three (3) consecutive weeks, at her expense. Any person/s interested to the petition may come to Court on said date and time to show cause why said petition should not be granted. SO ORDERED. Tubod, Lanao del Norte. September 8, 2017.
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Uniqlo helps more Filipinos through the power of clothing Throughout the world, Uniqlo is promoting initiatives that meet the needs of local communities. It uses the power of its business to make a positive impact on ever y person and ever y community it engages with. From participating in local community initiatives to contributing to creating sustainable programs, Uniqlo strives to establish a business that is in harmony with the community at large. “Uniqlo’s goal is to make the good lives of Filipinos better.
Through the power of clothing, we are able to aid those who are in need, especially the displaced communities,” shares Geraldine Sia, General Manager, Uniqlo Philippines. All-Product Rec ycling Initiative Uniqlo continuously looks for ways to make a positive impact on the communities it touches. Part of this effort includes donating clothing through the All-Product Recycling Initiative where Uniqlo collects, reuses, and recycles the clothes.
Uniqlo with staff volunteers, in partnership with SM Foundation, held a community outreach for Marawi evacuees in Cagayan De Oro, Mindanao last June 29. Through this event, Uniqlo was able donate over 2,500 pieces of clothing to 500 families from the communities of Macabalan, Consolacion, and Puntod.
“Ethics in Teaching” By: Marilou B. Lahunay, ESP-1
Ethics for educators always deal issues on fairness and confidentiality. Teachers may not discriminate against students for any reason, and they must not share information about the student with anyone other
than school professionals who need the information to assist the student. Teachers are expected to provide a physically and emotionally safe learning environment for students that include the full scope
of the subject matter being taught. Ethics entail that a teacher work to maintain a high personal standard of professionalism. The code of ethics developed by the National Education Association warns teachers not to misrepresent their
professional qualifications. Ethics dictate that teachers not misappropriate school funds or equipment. Teachers may also consider professional development necessary from an ethical stance, as it can help them to better serve the students in their charge.
Tidbits of Classroom Management Techniques Rosalina L. Requintosa, Teacher 1 Old Damulog National High School
PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) 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 PSYKIE J. EDRALIN has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALLEN TRIXTER EDRALIN who was born on MARCH 6, 2001 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are PSYKIE JUCON EDRALIN, __________n/a__________. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 15, 2017.
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" There's a difference between trying to control students and establishing control of your classroom. Rules are about compliance. Procedures are about coherence. "- David Ginsburg Student behaviors like shouting out, not paying attention, task avoidance, disrespect, refusal, and engaging in power struggles take your focus away from teaching and students’ focus away from learning. In order to create and maintain a productive classroom setting and bring the focus back to
ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A 10172
Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Northern Mindanao Region
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- N/A___________ CCE- _0033-2017________
DATE: 31 AUGUST 2017
In compliance to 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 RUSSEL TILACAS CERICON has filed with this office a petition for Correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth of RUSSEL TILACAS CERICON who was born on 31 AUGUST 1991 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are JESUS C. CERICON and EVELYN TILACAS. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than 18 SEPTEMBER 2017.
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teaching and learning, use these classroom management strategies to decrease disruption and increase compliance. Know each student as an individual and build relationships with them based on trust and understanding and let your compassion for each student reflect through your nonverbal behavior and your preverbal communication. Keep in mind that you have a choice about how you respond to disruptive student behavior. Post your classroom’s rules prominently and make
Notice is hereby given that A Brown Co., Inc. has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for participating in Community Mortgage Program (CMP) of the Social housing Finance Corporation (SHPC) specifically development of roads and drainage system for Christ the King Homeowners Association, Inc., and Langihan Urban Poor Neighborhood Settlers Homeowners Association, Inc., located at Barangays Ambago and 23, Holy Redeemer, Langihan, Butuan City.
Notice is hereby given that A Brown Co., Inc. has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of lots in West Highlands Phase 2A Subdivision located at Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and more particularly described as Lots 1-8 of Block 1, Lots 1-21 of Block 2, Lots 1-9 of Block 3, Lots 1-7 of Bolck 4, lots 1-17 of Block 5, Lots 1-17 of Block 6, Lots 1-17 of Block 7, lots 1-29 of Block 8, lots 1-13 of Block 9, Lots 1-8 of Block 10, lots 1-9 of Block 11, and Lot 14 of Block 20, all in Psd-13-002896 containing an area of 84,698 sq.m. and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 157-2014000894.
The foregoing project is being utilized as compliance for West Highlands Phase 2A Subdivision located at Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte in accordance with Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279.
The foregoing project is utilizing the Participation in Community Mortgage Program (CMP) of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) specifically development of roads and drainage system for Christ the King Homeowners Association, Inc., and Langihan Urban Poor Neighborhood Settlers Homeowners Association, Inc., located at Barangays Ambago and 23, Holy Redeemer, Langihan, Butuan City respectively, as its compliance pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279.
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 CYRIL AYAD DEBESFROTO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CYRIL AYAD DEBESFROTO at Poblacion, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are JEAN R. AYAD and JAMES R. DEBESFROTO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 19, 2017.
Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited projet is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication.
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her to challenge you or engage in a power struggle with you. Inattentive student, rowdy, or challenging, it distracts others. As you’re teaching, move toward the student while continuing to talk to the class as a whole. Most students will not continue being disruptive if you stand near them as you’re teaching, also try making friendly eye contact with the student. Be consistent in your practice of these classroom management techniques. When students know what to expect from you, and what you expect from them, they’re more likely to be productive learners.
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sure that they’re clear, simple, and positive. For example, instead of stating, “NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED,” state, “Please leave food and drinks in the cafeteria.” Rule is a key to modeling timeliness and productivity. The more organized you are, the more opportunity there is to focus on teaching and learning. This makes students respect schedules and work within designated time frames. To avert difficult behavior is to seat disruptive students strategically. If a student tends to be loud, inattentive, or noncompliant, seat her away from others who might tempt
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Prove that you are right The Gospel of Jesus Christ (September12, 2017-Tuesday)John 20:19-31”So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” And when He had said this, He showed them DEED OF SALE I, PRECIOSA ARANAS-RODRIGUEZ, of legal age, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin Province, for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php.50,000) Philippine Currency, to me in hand paid with my entire satisfaction from MALINDA N. MALONE, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to Rodney L. Malone, and a resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin Province, do hereby SELL, CEDE, CONVEY AND TRANSFER by virtue of EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITON, under parcel No.3 between heirs registered and recorded under Inscription No. 28182 Page 81 Volume 6 unto said MALINDA N. MALONE, her heirs and assigns and transfer; a parcel of land, including all the improvement found thereon, located at Dal-as, Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin Province, bearing TAX DECLARATION NO. ID 04001517870, denominated as Lot No. 6197, containing an area of 22, 770 SQUARE METERS. SOLD PORTION: Area: A PORTION OF EXACTLY ABOUT 5,699.77 SQ.M. from Lot No. 6197. That the said parcel of land is not registered under Act496 now under the Spanish Mortgage Law. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Aniano S. Paderanga; as Per Doc. No. 231; Page No. 26; Book No. 46; Series of 2013.
both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. “ Imagine, how pitiful and painful to be a prisoner? Then why you allowed yourself to be
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free outside but not in inside? Some of us are free physically but not internally. I am sure that some of you are prisoners in different problems in life. Some also are prisoners of your past. When Jesus appeared to them, they were encouraged to get out from their hiding place and not to be afraid from any one. Do not allow yourself to be coward Following that, the balangay navigated throughout South East Asia through to 2010, then Micronesia and Madagascar the following year. The Balangay then ventured across the Pacific onward to the Atlantic and all the way around the world and back to the Philippines in 2012 to 2013. The organizers said that the voyage “aims to bring us back to the greatness of our ancestors and how colonialism robbed these away from us and produced the Filipino today”.
because of the bad people around us. Take note: evil wins when you never fight by showing what is right and just. The best weapon to defeat our enemies is to prove that you are right. Shine like a superstar and do not ruin your life because of any negative feeling and emotion. Do not allow yourself to be controlled by that within negativity but let your will controls Their vessel, named Ngandahig can also be compared to the Hokulea voyages, and the voyages of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The Valley of the Latte Adventure Park is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 0900 to 1600 hours. Call 1 (671) 789 - 3342 or email Info@valleyofthelatte.com for information. Cebu Pacific flies three times weekly to Guam (Tue/ Thu/Sat) departing NAIA III at 4:10AM and arriving in Guam 9:50AM (Guam is two hours ahead of Manila). Return flights depart for Manila on the same dates 12:00NN and arrives Manila at 1:55PM.
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will be living in a place like a utopia. The Regencia administration, on the other hand, has positively speculated that despite the ongoing war in Marawi City, it will not have any negative effect
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Biblical reflection it.Remember: Thomas believed because he was able to touch Jesus but not appreciated very well. This means to believe God even though you never see him by your naked eyes is more appreciating by God. Open your eyes of faith and in that way, he is well pleased. Hebrews Bro. Edcel L. Closas 11:6”And without faith it is impossible to please to God must believe that God, for he who comes He is. whatsoever in Iligan City’s peace and order condition, although it will be the next target of the Maute terror group after Marawi City. In fact, Iligan City is now progressing, as it is now moving forward to total development, as we can see around. In fact, local and foreign businessmen have invested in Iligan City their hardearned moneys due to the peace and order condition now implemented to the highest degree, so that Iligan City is now being considered as the most secured city in the entire Mindanao. Which is why Iligan City has enticed businessmen to put up their business establishments here like the Robinson and other business conglomerates, for they have total confidence of the Regencia administration. After the war in Marawi City, there is an anticipated
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considered “wise”, while the second is he who is considered a “fool”. Who is “wise”? Who is the “fool”? For those who are interested to know, I say get your Bible, now, and read what Matthew 7:24-27 is saying. -oooWHO IS WISE AND WHO IS A FOOL DURING CALAMITIES? According to the warnings aired by Jesus, the “wise” man wouldn’t be endangered nor killed even if strong rains, high floods, and howling winds will come. The reason: he is considered to have put up his house on top of stone, and he will not be shaken by any tragedy. On the other hand, the “fool” will “perish and will fall with a great crash”. The reason: he is considered to have put up his house on the sands, so it was easy for him to fall with a great crash when the rains, floods, and strong winds will come. On account of many reasons, the worsening rains, floods, and winds on earth are expected to happen. All of these will happen, and chiefly because Jesus said they will happen. Whatever, there will be those who will perish and fall with a great crash, and there will be those who will be saved from them. How about you who’s reading this column now, are you wise or are you fool? -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, that can be viewed at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.
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add that the involved Caloocan policemen would have gone scot-free had two of them not been caught on cam. What happened to the shabu shipment? Senator Frank Drilon could not hide his disgust at the inefficiency and neglect of duty by the NBI and PDEA – in the handling of the P6.4 billion shabu shipment. As of last week, resource persons from the two agencies could even accurately account for the actual disposition of the shipment. How much of the seized shipment has actually been turned over to PDEA and how much are still in NBI custody? Initial response even indicated a possible shortfall of 2 kilograms of shabu from the seized inventory totalling 604 kilograms. Another case of “kinain ng daga”? And why, despite the considerable lapse of time, have the seized shabu not
been destroyed to prevent their possible recycling? Tito Sen had his own question: What about the missing 1 ½ tons of white powder? Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@ gmail.com. You may also “like” us on Facebook at “Speaking Out.”
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accountable. Besides, Egco and his committee must find out how much the contract with the developer costs. They must conduct a financial audit because the cost of the development of the PNA website is minimal. The CYNOSURE could even give them the best developer at a very minimal cost – much better than the existing one. The acting NIB Director also whips horses in midstream. She hires job order personnel to replace plantilla positions filled by qualified personnel. This action is violative of the existing Civil Service rules. Another thing, the acting NIB director reportedly makes directives in the treatment of the news stories posted in the PNA wires. She demanded that all stories must be accompanied by photos and changes the dateline and deadlines whenever she pleases. She thinks she owns the PNA. Isn’t it a sign of incompetence? Unless, Egco wants an independent probe into the root causes of the problems at the PNA, his committee must consider the issuance of the walking papers against the incumbent acting NIB director. First, if the acting NIB director is around, she would always make moves to cover her incompetence under pretext of “sabotage.” Second, she controls the financial coffers of the PNA. The Egco committee could not make changes at the PNA if financial support is required. The committee could not replace or hire personnel because the incumbent acting NIB director would not allow that her chosen people would be taken out. Who would cover and support her “sabotage” theory? Third, Egco’s committee should recommend the replacement of the acting NIB Director by someone who knows the difference between administrative and operation. Strictly speaking, the NIB director has no hands on the PNA operations. The Director’s job is to support the needs of the PNA – not that she, in the case of the current acting director, should dip her fingers or make her own decision on how to operate the state-owned wire service. -0- Email reaction/ comments: crisguardian@ yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 (MICT), whose management was awarded to the International Container Terminal, Inc. in 2006. Benaldo said that the MICT have a tax delinquency of P342,438,335.33, while the third was the Philippine Sinter Corp with a tax delinquency of P131,442,768.66. The combined tax delinquency of the three companies totaled about P1,064,720,370.07. Adding the tax delinquencies of some of the 80 companies in the Phividec Ecozone, the total amount of tax deficiency in the PIE-MO could reach P2 billion, he said. The Phividec, created on August 13, 1974 by Presidential Decree 538 as amended by PD 1491, is owned and controlled corporation of the government of the Republic of the Philippines. Benaldo said that under the charter, the PIE-MO mandates the government to “levy, assess, and collect real property tax on real properties within the industrial economic zone. He said that 50 percent of the tax collected would be remitted to the national government treasury to build infrastructure, build hospitals, construct roads, buy medicines, provide education and livelihood.
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He reiterated that the only way historical injustice in Mindanao can be corrected is “for everybody to reconsider that position. And the elite of this country cannot hang on to this unitary type of power grab every time.” Amending the Constitution He did not explain how a shift to a federal form of government could address terrorism or violent extremism but warned that “if we cannot solve the problem of Mindanao vis-a-vis the different contending parties for sharing, maybe an equitable distribution of all things, we are headed for a long haul of trouble.” “I will guarantee you that being from Mindanao, with a mother from — a Mindanawon, I will tell you now straight that there will be no peace in Mindanao for the longest time,” the President said. Duterte has been pushing for a shift from the highly centralized Presidential, unitary system, to a federal system where power is shared by the central government and the federal states. The shift, however, requires amending the 1987 Constitution and although he initially promised a Constitutional Convention, Duterte last year agreed to scrap the convention, citing the huge expense it would entail, and instead let Congress sit as a confrom page 1 stituent assembly to amend The two other companies the Constitution after a are the Mindanao Interna- 25-member Consultative tional Container Terminal Committee (ConCom) sub-
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mits its recommendations. Duterte signed Executive Order10 on December 7, 2016, creating a ConCom of not more than 25 members, to “study, conduct consultations, and review the provisions of the 1987 Constitution, including but not limited to, the provisions on the structure and powers of the government, local governance, and economic policies.” The ConCom has up to six months to complete its work. But nine months after issuing EO 10, the President has yet to name the ConCom members, pushing back the administration’s original timetable to hold the plebiscite on the amendments simultaneous with the May 2019 mid-term elections. ‘Cotabato will explode’ A l s o o n S a t u r d a y, Duterte warned the situation in Cotabato would “explode” but did not say which Cotabato he was referring to — Cotabato City? North Cotabato South Cotabato? — and did not also provide details into why it would “explode.” ‘Yang Cotabato na ‘yan, puputok ‘yan, kaya isang… isang lote, tatlo ang titulo (That Cotabato, it will explode … one lot, three titles). And somebody has to explain that. Otherwise, pupu… tignan mo, ano ang sunod na…. the next flash point is still in Mindanao,” Duterte said. Duterte’s pronouncement caused distress among residents of the Cotabatos. On September 1, Duterte said at the Eastern Mindanao Command’s 11th anniversary celebration that he was already considering lifting martial law earlier “but the way it looks, parang may spillover na sa ARMM eh. Sa Buldon,” refering to Buldon in Maguindanao. Duterte’s pronouncement surprised local officials and the military who said no such “spillover” was monitored. ‘Prosperous and progressive Mindanao’ Shifting from extemporaneous delivery to reading his prepared speech, Duterte noted that with the right infrastructure and sound business environment, Mindanao’s great potential can be realized, hence government is “aggressively pursuing infrastructure projects in Mindanao” to facilitate transfer of goods and services and boost mobility and connectivity. He cited the Mindanao Railway system, the Panguil Bay Bridge and the Laguindingan Airport development projects which are “in various stages of implementation.” He said government is actively providing assistance in the production of “high value crops,” that the ColorCoded Agri-Fishery Map is now available to farmers to help them identify the most suitable crops to plant their areas. But Duterte admitted that efforts to promote business, trade and investment in Mindanao “will be in
vain if we cannot ensure stability and order, as well as secure just and lasting peace in the island.” He said government is intensifying the fight against illegal drugs, crime and corruption to create a more enabling and nurturing business environment in Mindanao. He assured the business sector that government remains “firmly committed to wiping out local terrorists and other threat groups that continue to hinder our peace and development efforts, especially the ISIS-inspired ones who have attempted to take over the City of Marawi.” “Government will do everything to make sure that Marawi City recovers and that it will rise again as a thriving and flourishing city,” he said. He said the “grand plans for Mindanao” will not succeed without the help and participation of the private sector. He assured them of government’s help and “with your cooperation and our people’s support, I am confident that we will create a more prosperous and progressive Mindanao.” Peace process Duterte also assured the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that he continues to “respect the leadership and we would like to pursue the talks” and gave the same assurance to his friend Nur Misuari, founding chair of the Moro National Liberarion Front (MNLF). The MNLF and MILF, however, are no longer on the “peace talks” level but on implementation. Peace agreements had been signed with government in the last four decades: 1976 Tripoli Agreement and 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the MNLF and the 2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro with the MILF. MNLF Peace Implementing Panel chair Randolph Parcasio on July 19 said they will no longer submit their proposed amendatory law to enhance the Autonomous Region in Muslim MIndanao (ARMM) but will instead push for federalism. Paracasio has been told by the President that he would be part of the 25-member ConCom. The GPH-MILF’s peace agreement provides for the passage of a Bangsamoro Basic Law to pave the way for the creation of the Bangsamoro, a new autonomous political entity that would replace the ARMM. During his Presidential campaign, Duterte said he would make the BBL a “template for federalism.” The Bangsamoro Transition Commission which
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drafted the BBL submitted it to the President on July 17 but it took a month for the Office of the President to transmit it to the Senate and the House of Representatives. As of September 9, the draft BBL has yet to be filed as bill as it still awaits authors. The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council on August 29 released a list of 28 priority bills of the Duterte administration, the proposed BBL not among them although Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III and Presidential spokesperson Ernie Abella said it would be included in the next LEDAC meeting. A five-member MILF delegation met with the President in Malacanang on September 5. BTC chair Ghazali Jaafar said the President called for a meeting on September 14 also in Malacanang, with the BTC, leaders of Congress, the government’s peace implementing panel and Cabinet officials involved in peace and security issues. In no other time in Philippine history has there been a situation where the Philippine President is a Mindanawon, and the Senate President, House Speaker, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, secretaries of Defense, Finance, Health, Labor, Agriculture, among others, are also all Mindanawons. Duterte also named three Maranaos to top posts. Peace pacts and violent extremism But while Duterte points to “local terrorists and other threat groups” as hindering peace and development efforts, MILF and MNLF leaders had already warned in a forum on federalism on November 30 last year that a continued failure in implementing the peace agreements will be the rallying point of violent extremists. “We, the MNLF and MILF .. we will become irrelevant if our peace agreements will not be implemented and in fact that is the issue, the rallying point of the extremists in Mindanao. They’re saying, ‘look at the MNLF and the MILF, their agreements have never been implemented. So there’s no point talking with this government who has violated peace agreements since time immemorial,’” Parcasio said. Mohagher Iqbal, chair of the peace implementing panel of the MILF, said “until and unless the historic injustices committed against the Moro people (are addressed), I think … the violent extremist groups would still multiply because they have so much reason to fight the government.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)
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Jaywalkers in Davao to get stiffer penalty
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AVAO CITY – Jaywalkers in Davao City will face stiffer sanctions if caught by traffic enforcers.
Those caught jaywalking will be given a City Traffic Citation Ticket (CTCT), requiring them to pay a fine of P100 or undergo a 4-hour compulsor y ser vice. Previously, jay walkers were mandated to undergo a seminar. Aside from jaywalking, the CTCT also includes several traffic offenses such as illegal parking and obstruction of traffic. There are also fines for other offenses such as reckless and dangerous driving, P1,500; not wearing of seatbelts, P300; s p e e d l i m it v i ol at i on , P500; no safety helmets, P500; no reg ist rat ion, P500; mo dif ic at ion of mufflers on motorcycle, P500; no driver’s license, P500; excess passenger, P 5 0 0 ; i l l e g a l p ar k i ng , P500; failure to switch
headlights, P1,000; obstr uction, P500; tr uck ban violation, P1,000; disregarding traffic signs, P500; no PUV driver’s ID, P1,000; loading and unloading of passengers in undesignated areas, P1,000 and driving under the influence of alcohol/ drugs, P5,000. The Land Transportation Office will not renew t he of fender’s dr iver’s l i c e ns e i f t he c it at i on ticket is not yet paid. Jaywalkers may have the option to render c om mu n it y s e r v i c e as super vised by the City Social Services Development Office (CSSDO) if they cannot pay the P100 fine. These community ser vices may include cleaning the city’s parks or prep ar ing me a ls in the city’s six residential facilities. PIA
President Rodrigo Duterte (2nd from left) pays his last respects to Capt. Rommel Sandoval, whose remains were transported to Manila from Cagayan de Oro City on September 11, 2017. Sandoval, who was the commander of the 11th Scout Ranger Company, was killed while rescuing a wounded soldier in Marawi City. The President visited Marawi for the fourth time on September 11. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Resetting of bgy, SK polls, May 2018 gets nod, 213-10 Voting 213-10, the House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading House Bill 6308 which seeks to postpone the October 23, 2017 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to the second Monday of May 2018. To reset the synchronized barangay and SK polls, the bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by RA No. 9340, RA No. 10656 and RA No. 10923. The bill provides that all incumbent barangay and SK officials shall continue to hold office until the next elections is held. Section 3 of the bill titled Hold Over provides that “Until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified, all incumbent barangay officials shall remain in office, until sooner removed or suspended for cause.” Section 1 of RA No. 9164, as amended by RA Nos. 9340,
10656, and 10923, has been further amended to read as follows: “Section 1. Date of Election. – There shall be synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections, which shall be held on July 15, 2002. Subsequent synchronized barangay and SK elections shall be held on the last Monday of October 2007 and every three years thereafter: Provided, That the barangay and SK elections on October 23, 2017 shall be postponed to the second Monday of May 2018. Subsequent synchronized barangay and SK elections shall be held on the second Monday of May 2020 and every three years thereafter.” The measure further provides the following: “Section 4. Assumption of Office. – The term of office of the barangay and SK officials elected under this Act shall commence at noon of June 30 next following their
election: Provided, however, That the term of office of the barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials elected in the May 2010 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at noon of June 30 next following their election.” Furthermore, the bill states: “Section 4. Use of Appropriations. – The following appropriations for the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall be considered as continuing appropriations and shall be used exclusively for the conduct of the barangay and SK elections: (a) the available balance of P901,150,000 appropriated for the SK elections and P155,167,000 appropriated for the SK registration under Republic Act No. 10651, otherwise known as “The FY 2015 General Appropriations Act”; and (b) the available balance of P5,914,992,000 for the SK
and barangay elections and P422,734,000 appropriated for the SK and barangay registration under Republic Act No. 10717, otherwise known as “The FY 2016 General Appropriations Act.” Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (2nd District, Surigao del Norte), a principal author of the bill, said it is paramount to postpone the barangay and SK elections this year in support of President Duterte’s call to reset the polls because he does not want those financed by drug lords to win. Moreover, the President said that if the barangay polls will proceed, the winners might be financed by drug money, said Barbers. “In support of the President’s call to eliminate drugs and corruption among our barangay leaders, the immediate approval of the measure is highly recommended,” said Barbers, chairman of the House committee on dangerous drugs. ARB
Activities lined up for Tagum’s civil service month celebration TAGUM CITY– The City Government of Tagum joins the whole nation in celebrating the 117th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary as it officially launched the celebration in the city during the Monthly Convocation Program on September 4. This month-long celebration is filled with various activities that will strengthen the camaraderie of the local government employees and show their heart for public service, in events such as Bayanihan: Soil Bagging and Mixing, and Health Services Medical Outreach. Series of seminars and workshops relative to the Civil Service Commission’s developmental thrusts are also set to be conducted in different venues within the city.
There will also be literary and musical contests that will showcase the skills and talents of the city government employees. One of the major events is the National Government Choral Competition to be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila on September 2 0 , 2 0 1 7 . Tag u m Cit y Chamber Chorale will vie to defend their championship title, hoping to finish a grand slam victory. Tagum City’s engagement in the national CSC Anniversary celebration will wrap-up with a Family Day at the Energy Park, Tagum City, where families of city government employees will gather to have fellowship. PIA
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