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Another Marawi Casualty . 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

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THE Centrist Democracy Political Institute (CDPI) on Thursday, September 14, said it is proposing the shift to a federal parliamentary system, adding that Congress should soon start deliberating the amendments in the 1987 Constitution that will pave the way for federalization. Lito Monico Lorenzana, President of the CDPI, said they will be presenting this proposal to the 25-man commission to be appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte. CDPI is a political, nonprofit organization, in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Philippines, a German political foundation which promotes political education initia-

tives worldwide. “We want a system where power and authority are not centralized but shared between the federal government and the states --- we call these regions, sub-states,” Lorenzana said in a press briefing in Malacañan. “We have several models of federalism already submitted to Congress. We are presenting to you today a model borne out of years of discernment and study,” he said. According to Lorenzana, the CDPI’s proposal adopted and updated the 2005 Consultative Commission documents, which they call “The Centrist Proposal.” “In our proposal, the Centrist Proposal, the leg-

islative and the executive are fused… We fuse them in a unicameral parliament, one body. And the head of government is the Prime Minister --- with his Cabinet recruited among the members of parliament,” Lorenzana said. He said the President, as head of state, shall be elected from among the members of parliament and shall have a five-year term while the Prime Minister or the head of government will have no term limits but can be booted out of office through a vote of no confidence, not through the process of impeachment. Lorenzana said the CDPI has four preconditions while revising the 1987 See shift, page 9

Offers all-in introductory price of Php599 The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), continues to grow its domestic network, adding a new route that will directly link Davao City with Tagbilaran, Bohol. Starting October 21, 2017, the carrier’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cebgo, will begin flying between Davao and Tagbilaran four-times-aweek (Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays). The new Davao-Tagbilaran route establishes a seamless connection for both air passenger and cargo service, ultimately benefitting the economies of the greater Davao area and the province of Bohol. “As part of our efforts to improve the overall customer experience for everyJuan, we have been taking to heart the suggestions and feedback from our guests. We’ve looked at the feasibility of the Davao-Tagbilaran route and are optimistic that this

new air link will not only answer the clamor from the local communities, but stimulate trade and tourism in both destinations,” said Alexander Lao, President and CEO of Cebgo. To officially launch the beginning of this new route, CEB is offering an introductory, all-in seat sale of PHP599 until September 17, 2017, or while seats last. Travel period is from October 29, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Davao serves as the Cebu Pacific hub in Mindanao, linking the city to more places than any other carrier. From here, Cebu Pacific flies directly to Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Manila, Tacloban and Zamboanga; as well as to Singapore. Aside from Davao, CEB also operates flights out of five other strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Manila, Cebu, See boosts, page 9

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, September 13, expressed gratitude for the assistance of China to soldiers who sustained injuries in the conflict in Marawi City. The Chief Executive Chinese Ambassador witnessed the turnover of to the Philippines Zhao financial donation from Jianhua handed over a the Chinese Embassy P65-million worth of to the Armed Forces of check for wounded-inthe Philippines (AFP) at action soldiers in the Malacañan Palace. ongoing siege in Marawi

Davao City starts clampdown on jaywalkers DAVAO 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 compulsory service. Previously, jaywalkers 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; speed limit violation, P500; no safety helmets, P500; no registration, P500; modification of mufflers on motorcycle, P500; no driver’s license, P500; excess passenger, P500; il-

City. President Duterte said the assistance provided would be of great help to the government as it pursues the final stages of its operations against the Maute terrorists in Mindanao. He also expressed the Filipino people’s gratitude for China’s continuous

assistance to the country during the ongoing rebellion in the Islamic city. In June, China donated a military aid package which includes rifles and ammunitions intended for the counterterrorism efforts in Marawi City. The Chief Executive assured that the donations received by his adminis-

tration would be put to good use. P re s i d e nt D u t e r t e was accompanied by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, and AFP Chief of Staff General Eduardo Año. PND

legal parking, P500; failure to switch headlights, P1,000; obstruction, P500; truck 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 the offender’s driver’s license if the citation ticket is not yet paid. Jaywalkers may have the option to render community service as supervised by the City Social Services Development Office (CSSDO) if they cannot pay the P100 fine. These community services may include cleaning the city’s parks or preparing meals in the city’s six COMPOSTELA VALLEY provincial government holds its EMPLOYEES SPORTSFEST 2017 from September 14-15, residential facilities. (PIA/ 2017 with the theme, “Pasingot, Bonding-bonding ug Linga-lingaw para sa mas Epektibong Pagserbisyo” led by RG Alama) Gov. Tyron Uy and Vice-Gov. Manuel Zamora. albert dyao/ids comval

LGU Tagum educates thousands of tricycle motorcycle operators, drivers in preparation for the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree Tagum City, Davao del Norte -- Green tricycles filled the parking space of the New City Hall as Mayor Allan L. Rellon in cooperation with the City Tricycle and Franchising Regulatory Board and Traffic Management Office of Tagum gathered the tricycle and motorcycle drivers and operators for a Traffic Awareness Seminar last September 13, 2017 in preparation for the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree. The seminar was atThe city officials address the complaints and concerns of the drivers in an open forum at the second part of the seminar. This is to acknowledge their importance as tended by thousands of co-builders of the city and partner in keeping peace and order. leo timogan/cio tagum drivers all over the city

who were schooled on the importance of their role in the forthcoming scouting activity this November 27-December 2 at the Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City. According to Police Inspector Cosme Masepequeña of the Philippine National Police, the tricycle drivers are the hope of the city when it comes to securing the safety of the visitors while traveling from one place to another. It is their duty to represent the people of Tagum as honest and disciplined individuals as local

transportation frontliners, he said. Mayor Rellon saw the need to gather the local transportation sector to sustain the good reviews it got during the Palarong Pambansa which the provincial government hosted along with the Department of Education in 2015. The event also became a venue for the local government to raise concern to the transport sector in light of the complaints filed by commuters on the attitude of some of the pedicab drivers. See educates, page 11

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri has appealed to Congress on Thursday, September 14, to reconsider its decision to give budgetary allocation of P1,000 to the National Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP). “It saddened me, because 36 to 37 percent of 1.4 million people in Bukidnon are Lumads and they are the poorest,” Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri said. Zubiri, also chairman of the Regional Development Council of Region 10, in appealing to Congress to reconsider its decision, said, “It’s a pity. I don’t know Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri gestures as he expressed dismay over the allo- whoever thought of it and cation given to the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on Thursday, supported by the majority of Sept. 14, saying 37 percent of his province’s population are Lumads and among the Congress. It is the saddest poorest in the country that badly need help. photo by gerry lee gorit thing to happen.

Zubiri said his administration has, in fact, allocated the amount of P10 million to help them in processing for their ancentral domain, “and that is not even enough. Gadugang pa ko (I added more),” he said. “But, this one I know (how inappropriate). I’ve been there (House of Representatives) for 11 years,” he said. “I would like to appeal for compassion from the members of Congress. The budget should be appropriated for whatever agency that will receive that. But, this one is a mockery. Ano bang galit nila sa mga Lumad? Just because the Lumads are claiming their ancestral domain?” Zubiri asked. Zubiri said: “There is a law. IFRA (Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 (R.A. 8371) that is going

on for a long time.. almost 20 years” that the IPs can invoke. Zubiri said the IPs need money for their ancestral domain claims, like payments for surveyors and processing of documents, among others. “My population of the Lumads is one of the highest in the country. And for now, only 30 to 32 percent of the claimants have been attended to.” The Lumads are still suffering, he said and “they will not take it (budget allocation) sitting down. There is a law. Zubiri warned: “We will have problems in peace efforts. We will not have peace.” He said there is a law protecting their ancestral domain and “if we do not solve the problem of poverty, See appeals, page 11

Duterte promises troops fighting in Marawi vacations in Hong Kong, visit by celebrities PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte visited Marawi City for the fourth time on Monday, Day 112 of the Marawi Crisis, gave away cigarettes and other goodies to troops, promised them vacations in Hongkong after the war but will bring in, soon, celebrities who helped him during the Presidential campaign, eliciting laughter when he told them they should limit themselves to “hikap lang” (touch only). According to the official transcript released by the Presidential News Desk of the Presidential Communications and Operations Office, Duterte said he brought in some cigarettes because he knows some of them smoke and they are under stress because of the war, but warned against the dangers of smoking, including cancer. “I will not stop you now kasi under stress kayo. So maybe you can stop it siguro kung mga fourth stage na (of cancer). Balewala na rin (Useless),” he said. Duterte signed Executive Order 26 banning smoking in all public places nationwide on May 16, a full week before clashes between government forces and the Maute Group started on May 23. Eight hours later, the President declared martial law over Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities. T he c ount r y’s f i rst Mindanawon President whose grandmother was a Maranao, explained to the troops that the Maranao civilians are not the enemy, that “ayaw kong makipag-away ng Maranao lalo na `yang mga terorista” (I don’t like to fight with the Maranaos, especially

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Nene Pimentel on 1,000 peso budget for CHR: Congress can’t abolish CHR “ THE C ommission on Human Rights (CHR) is a Constitutional body that Congress has no power to abolish,” former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel said in reaction to the House of Representatives’ 119 – 32 vote Tuesday to give only 1,000 pesos President Rodrigo Duterte visits Marawi for the fourth time on Monday, 11 September budget to the rights body 2017. The President visited on July 20, August 4, August 24 and September 11. in 2018. Simeon Celi Jr. / Presidential Photo Granting a 1,000 peso the terrorists) but “they committed the crime of rebellion.” He said he is raging because they allowed the ISIS to come in. Military officials have been saying the enemy forces they are fighting in Marawi are a “hybrid group,” comprising the predominantly Maranao Maute Group, the predominantly Yakan Abu Sayyaf group of Isnilon Hapilon, the alleged Southeast Asian “Emir” of the ISIS, and foreign terrorists. Duterte reiterated that in this war there will be “no quarters given, no quarters asked. Talagang matindi ito. Huwag na tayong magbolahan dito, patayan ‘to” (This is really tough. Let us not

fool each other. We are here to fight to the death). He said he would have suggested that he and the generals advance to where the enemies are” para matapos na itong… Nakakainis kasi na… Napaka walang kwenta, sinira mo ang Marawi. Sinira mo ‘yung buhay ng… (so we can finish this … It’s annoying … Worthless. You’ve destroyed Marawi. You’ve destroyed the lives of…). He did not finish his sentence. Vacation in Hong Kong Duterte asked women soldiers to raise their hands for a headcount. He recalled having told them to be behind the men but did not know that when the men advanced, the women also See promises, page 11

budget to an office effectively renders its useless. The CHR proposed a budget of PhP 623.38 million for 2018. Two other government offices were also given the same 1,000 peso budget by the House of Representatives : the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Energy Regulatory See budget, page 11

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Young historians debate FM’s true legacy LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands…” (Acts 17:26, the Holy Bible). -oooYOUNG HISTORIANS DEBATE FM’ S TRUE LEGACY: I am not fond of regularly reading Facebook posts but, the other day, I chanced upon the post of Luis Zuriel P. Domingo, a nephew-in-law of mine (he is the son of Don Carlo Domingo, the brother of my wife, former Judge Angelina Domingo Mauricio, and Gail Parial Domingo, of the Manila Regional Trial

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Court). His piece was presented as simply as possible, yet I was moved to share what he wrote on the occasion of the 100th birthday of President Marcos. Zuriel, by the way, graduated valedictorian and summa cum laude in Philippine history, not too long ago, from the University of Sto. Tomas, and is now taking up further studies for a master’s degree from the same school. Still single up to now although he must be only about 22 or so years old, he writes sense, as shown by the following: “Sad, that Filipinos blame the misfortunes of the past ONLY to President Marcos… -ooo-

“FILIPINOS SHOULD L E A RN C R I T I C A L THINKING”: “Let’s not forget how President Roxas betrayed the Filipino people through the passage of the Parity Rights and the Military bases agreement; President Quirino whose administration has the biggest controversy of graft and corruption… “… President Magsaysay won the 1953 national elections thanks to the participation of the Central Intelligence Agency; President Cory Aquino who neglected to answer the problems of the country (poverty and economic dependency to US) for the restoration of ‘democracy’ and the oligarchs…

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“I still hope for the Filipino people to be critical in dealing with the events of the past and with the best ability to recognize both the desirable and undesirable deeds of every President/ administration…” -oooJUSTIFICATIONS FOR BEHAVIORS OF PAST PRESIDENTS OF RP: Shawn Paul Traballo, apparently a Facebook friend of Zuriel, wrote this reaction: “ Let me point out my stance regarding this statement for academic sake. Let me point out that everybody is entitled to their own See legacy, page 9

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A blinkin’ goner

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental--During his speech at the Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro last Saturday, President EDITORIAL Rodrigo Duterte dropped ALLAN M. MEDIANTE the bomb on Senator AnEditor-in-Chief tonio Trillanes alleging ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ that the latter has several Managing Editor Executive Editor offshore banks accounts in Hong Kong, Australia and MARK FRANCISCO America, some of which Lifestyle Editor are joined accounts with GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit a Chinese national. The Motoring Editor Photo Journalist offshore hidden wealth was PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN evidenced by circulated Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga documents of a $50 remit tance each under the Sena Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING tor’s name to UBS bank in Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor Zurich, Deutch bank in AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA Geneva and a bank in Nova Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant Scotia, Toronto, Canada But come to think of it, RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO would a few $50 remittances Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor make a hidden wealth? Why ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO such pittance a deposit? The NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building amount could not even jusCELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Legal Counsel Legal Counsel

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tify bank service fee. There is more to the expose’ than meets the eye. At any rate, Trillanes wasted no time in denying the allegation and in an interview with DZRB, challenged the President and members of his family that all of them sign waivers and allow the Anti Money Laundering Council and the Ombudsman to examine their accounts to settle the issue of corruption and hidden wealth once and for all. By Monday he signed the waiver for the purpose. The playing field has already been leveled. Now, that both camps have already traded accusations on corruption and ill-gotten wealth , the duel has begun. The gunslingers are now staring at each other. He who blinks first is a goner.

******* In just six months, from December 2016 to May 2017, some 1.5 tons of Shabu (methamphetamine) from China had successfully entered the country through the Bureau of Customs (BOC). This a big blot to the administration centerpiece program against corruption and illegal drugs. The shipment would not have been possible without the handiwork of the officers and personnel of the BOC. The noxious and stomach churning corruption in the Bureau is known to everybody far and wide. Nothing moves in the BOC without grease money. Bribery not only robs the government from unpaid taxes, it also allows entry into the country of dangerous goods, like

various forms of illegal drugs and fake pharmaceutical drugs, and products that unfairly compete with those locally produced, like rice, sugar and garlic. It bewildered all and sundry that instead of lambasting Customs and firing its chief, President Duterte instead heaped praises on him, singing confidence on his honesty and integrity. The corruption issue in Customs took a nasty intriguing twist when presidential son, Paolo (aka Pulong in the BOC corridor of influence) was linked to the gargantuan shabu smuggling. Expectedly, Tay Digong protected his son but said nothing about the ignominy in the BOC. Customs chief Faeldon eventually resigned but stopped attending the Senate See goner, page 9

Think A Minute

“Win With Words” THINK a minute. A famous man said, “Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind. Words are like nitroglycerine: they can blow up bridges—or heal hearts.” It just depends on how you use them: as a weapon to hurt or a tool to help. Our tongue really does have the power of life and death. Words have brought peace or war between nations; life and death to millions. Words can either make or break the reputations and careers of people. So an important secret to success is learning how to use our words well, to say the right thing at the right time in

the right way. Yet sometimes, the best statement we can make is our silence. It’s also a hard argument to beat. Occasionally, the only way to be heard is to be quiet. Those who have the most to say usually say it with the fewest words. It’s the wise, successful person who says more by talking less. Remember, “You’ll almost never hurt yourself by what you don’t say. It’s when the fish opens his mouth that he gets caught.” So a good rule to follow is: “Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence.” You can often tell more

about a person by what they say about others than by what others say about them. The reason we enjoy talking about the faults of others is so we can feel better about our own faults. You see what you want to see and say what you want to say. It’s out of our heart that our words come. But remember that a good word is as easy to say as a bad one. In fact, if we’re smart, we’ll “keep our words soft and sweet, because we may have to eat them.” Gentle words may fall lightly, but they carry great weight. So the sooner we learn to use our words well, to build others up instead of tearing

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them down, the sooner we’ll start enjoying success and happier relationships. But first, we need to change our heart, since that’s where our words come from. Just ask Jesus Christ to change your heart by taking full charge of your attitudes and words everyday. Then ask Him to give you the willpower and wisdom you need so you can win with your words. Just Think a Minute.

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Empowered Subanen Community completes DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS pathway project Written by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy, DSWD Photos and additional information courtesy of Yasnaida Tawano, Community Empowerment Facilitator, and Gilmar Yamba, Area Coordinator

A little over a year ago, the team of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services – National Community Driven Development (Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP) took us on a journey to the top of Barangay Gala in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, it also gave us a glimpse of how its empowered community worked together to improve accessibility to the main town to bring produce to sell to the public. “The picturesque view around Barangay Gala, Municipality of Tudela in Misamis Occidental provides serenity for the Subanen tribe who reside there. One would wonder why they live on top of a ravine, somehow, when you get there, you’ll know why” says Bong Alcantar, who was then the Sub-Regional Program Coordinator of Kalahi-CIDSS in the Lanao del Norte and Misamis Occidental areas. The climb required traversing an open-trail; almost 80-degree-uphillclimb starting from the river bank, “we wanted to see for ourselves the beauty of Gala and how the living conditions of the Subanen tribe who are there” said

Alcantar. The Subanen community of Gala are farmers, however, the difficulty in bring produce to the market seemed to have been a big hindrance to productivity and profitability of their farming efforts. In Gala, DSWD Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP facilitated a series of barangay assemblies and processes to open the eyes of the Subanen Tribe to the possibilities of improving their accessibility to the main town which is 24 kilomters away from their barangay. The Subanen community decided that the community See pathway, page 9

The DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Community Volunteers of Barangay Gala pose for posterity during the construction of the pathway subproject in Barangay Gala, Tudela, Misamis Occidental. Paterno E. Magante (front row, center), the 41 year old DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS volunteer, is the Barangay Sub-Project Management Committee Chairperson of Barangay Gala, Tudela, Misamis Occidental.

Community volunteers and hired workers during the construction of the pathway.

PH strengthens bilateral ties with Malaysia Malaysian investors bullish in investing in PH

PASAY CITY—At the sidelines of the Philippine (PH) hosting of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and Related Meetings on 8 September, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez convened a bilateral meeting with his Malaysian counterpart, Minister for International Trade and Industry Y.B. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed. The Philippines (PH) and Malaysia (MY) discussed various measures to enhance trade and investment relations including regional economic integration. MY requested PH participation/support in its ASEAN internship program as a way to improve peopleto-people interaction among college students. Under this program, interns will have

the opportunity to gain experience in an ASEAN company. PH, meanwhile, sought MY’s support in the development of the Halal industry through various capacity building initiatives, including trainings and internship. PH also followed up on the proposed cooperation in palm oil, given that this can be instrumental in developing key areas in Mindanao. MY indicated that it is working very closely with Indonesia in addressing the various issues facing the industry, including the environmental lobby in the EU and taxes. PH requested MY to participate in the business matching activities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as part of the activities for PH chairmanship.

MY underscored the need for a united ASEAN in moving forward with Regional Comprehensive Economic Par tnership (RCEP). In parallel development, MY investors remain bullish on pouring in more significant investments in the PH given the country’s robust economy buoyed by heavy spending in infrastructure projects, expanding market with a large young population and growing middle class, and the administration’s firm resolve to further ease the cost of doing business in the country and manage the peace and order situation in Mindanao. A proof of such confidence was the recent (6 September) launching of the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MCCI) in Manila. Led by Malaysian

Minister for International Trade and Industry Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, MCCI serves as MY’s business network group in PH, advancing the concerns and interests of the growing MY investors in PH. Sec. Lopez, who also serves as the Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman, is pleased with the vote of confidence of MY businessmen in PH. “During President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to Malaysia in November 2016, Malaysian business leaders expressed confidence in the many investment opportunities in the Philippines,” said Sec. Lopez, adding that these businessmen expressed interest in investing in infrastructure, mass transportation development, building of regional See bilateral, page 10

Paterno E. Magante, the 41 year old DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS volunteer, is the Barangay Sub-Project Management Committee Chairperson of Barangay Gala, Tudela, Misamis Occidental.

Completed part of the pathway in Barangay Gala, Tudela, Misamis Occidental.

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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

OPAPP offers cows for Eid’l Adha celebrations of IDPs ILIGAN CITY, Mindanao Hour (PIA) -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) has donated cows to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in four evacuation centers in Iligan City for the celebration of Eid’l Adha. In a program held at the Buruun School of Fisheries Evacuation Center, Domi Magundacan, one of the camp leaders expressed his gratitude for the continuing support provided by the government to them. Delivering the message of Iligan City Mayor Celso G. Regencia, City Administrator Dexter Sumaoy emphasized See offers, page 9

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 Setpember 2017. The 2017 jury will be composed of distinguished luminaries from the advertising, publishing, media and creative industries. For more information, visit www. philippinetintaawards.com, cal l the UPMG Tinta Awards Secretariat at 403-7787 or email philippinetintaawards@ gmail.com.

PH, WB seek areas of cooperation in ‘Build, Build, Build’ program MANILA- Philippine officials led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III will sit down soon with World Bank representatives to explore ways of tapping the multilateral institution’s expertise in the Duterte administration’s planned rollout of 75 flagship infrastructure projects over the next five years under its “Build, Build, Build” program. In a recent meeting with World Bank official Otaviano Canuto, Dominguez said that on top of enlisting the World Bank’s support behind its 75 flagship projects, the Philippine government would also want to tap this multilateral institution’s assistance in getting Marawi City back on its feet and in strengthening the infrastructure in the

country’s east coast. “We should rebuild these areas (in Marawi City). People will go back and live there, so the infrastructure should be good and sound. That’s certainly an area where we will need assistance. We welcome your expertise,” Dominguez told Canuto. Canuto, who is currently the executive director of the Executive Board of the World Bank Group and Its Affiliates, said the Bank can help in Mindanao, where its experience and expertise “is unmatched,” particularly in the area of education. Dominguez informed Canuto that the Duterte administration is “determined to close the Philippines’) infrastructure gap,” which will require funding of around $170 billion over

the next five years. “We are coming from a long period when we underinvested in infrastructure as compared to our neighbors,” Dominguez said. “We have announced our major program is to reduce poverty and (one of ) the tools to be used is building a lot of infrastructure. There’s a wide open field for your engagement on those areas.” Canuto said the World Bank can provide assistance in tapping the necessary skills and expertise to help the Philippines improve the design and implementation of its infrastructure program. In the meeting, Canuto also commended the Philippine government for spearheading a tax reform program, which, he said “is a template for a lot of

countries.” “It’s very good to highlight what the Philippines is doing in the area of tax reform. We will use what has happened here as an (example) for other countries,” he said. At a recent business forum at the Hotel Conrad in Pasay City, Dominguez said that to begin rebuilding the Philippines’ competitiveness, the government must start by filling the infrastructure backlog and realigning the country’s income tax rates. He noted that the Philippines lost out on competitiveness “in the decades when we neglected our infra while our neighbors rapidly built up theirs. For an archipelagic country, poor infrastructure is debilitating. It raises the costs of

transporting good between islands.” “That is the reason our food price regime is high. Our congested roads and ports discouraged investors who need to operate on just-on-time deliveries. Our high power costs and unstable supply discouraged investments in manufacturing,” Dominguez said. Dominguez said, however, that Malacanang’s plan to accelerate spending on infrastructure and on human capital by upgrading the country’s educational and health care systems, along with its goal to lower income tax rates to sharpen the Philippines’ global competitiveness, would require additional revenue measures that could only be generated via the Comprehensive Tax See seek, page 10

Aggie News 7 DA-10 conducts SOA Cacao Graduation FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

Farmers from the provinces of Misamis Oriental and the first district of Bukidnon graduated from the threemonth long School-on-the Air (SOA) Program on Cacao Production and Processing on September 7, 2017 held in Cagayan de Oro City. With the joint efforts of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through its Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS), and the provincial government of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon and the city agriculture office of Cagayan de Oro, around 200 farmers have benefitted from the radio program which ran from June to August 2017. Included in the course module were the basics on cacao production, pests and diseases management and control, and marketing of their products. “SOA is very practical because we do not have to go outside our homes to learn. I am very thankful to DA for this program for reaching out to far flung places in the region,” first honor Rebecca R. Galupo from Manolo Fortich shared. Second honor Angelie R. Verde from Manolo Fortich, meanwhile, expressed her gratitude to the people behind the program and stated, “Maski kita nga mga nanay, busy man gyud ta pero gi-tagaan ta nila’g higayon

nga maka-eskwela ta pinaagi sa SOA program. Daghan kaayo’g natabang sa atoa kay gi-tudloan gyud ta unsaon mag-atiman gikan sa land prep padulong sa post harvest. (Although we mothers have busy schedules, they gave us an opportunity to learn through the conduct of their SOA program. It helped us a lot since they taught us from land preparation to post harvest.)” Also awarded as outstanding graduates were Kathleen U. Galamiton of Talakag (3rd), Anastacio R. Mamaril of Balingasag (4th), Teodora L. Laureto of Manolo Fortich (4th), Janette V. Putong of Talakag (5th),

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Cerina B. Navales (6th) and Jocelyn A. Hernandez (7th) of Balingasag, Flora Mae S. Resane of Manolo Fortich (8th) and Ciriaca C. Morena of Balingasag (9th). RAFIS chief Mary Grace B. Sta. Elena is hopeful that the cacao market in the region would boost following the conduct of the program. Although the SOA on Cacao Production and Processing comes to an end, the agency still continues its information- dissemination advocacy as it begins its SOA on Banana Production for the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon and Camiguin. # (AMBManto, DA-RFO10)

DA – 10 staff members train on Drone Operation The Department of AgricultureRegional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through its Regulatory Division conducted a two-day training and workshop on Drone Operation on September 5-6, 2017, here in the city of Cagayan de Oro. In his message, Luisito S. Ofngol, senior agriculturist and Plant Health Regulatory Services Section (PHRS) chief of the Regulatory Division said that, “The use of technology could improve the operations for each operating unit for the betterment of our services to our agriclienteles.” With this equipment at hand, the DA through the leadership of OIC Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA can monitor immediately pests and

diseases infestation and can recommend appropriate measure for management and control so as to minimize crop damage. The event was participated by the research and operations staff of the department and it was undertaken to impart the basics on drone operation – which was discussed by Edgar Allan Po, PhD, faculty member of the College of Agriculture at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). Meanwhile, the use of the said device will aid in the research and operations of the agency, including, but not limited to, the gathering of information and documentation as well as improving crop monitoring. # (AMBManto, DA-RFO10)

Illicit sexual relations taboo Labor regulations protect in UAE, POEA warns workers in commercial fishing SAN FERNANDO, La Union -- Randy Buscas of Casantaan, Sto. Tomas town has been scouring the seas for more than half of his life to earn a living for his family. Without an assurance of steady income and social protection benefits, he risks his life every time he sets sail to the ruthless deep waters. “Paglusong namin sa dagat, parang nasa hukay na ang isang paa namin. Pero kailangang kumita,” quips Randy. In response to the plight of Randy and other fishermen engaged in commercial

fishing, the Department of Labor and Employment has issued Department Order No. 156-16, or the Rules and Regulations Governing the Working and Living Conditions of Fishers on Board Fishing Vessels Engaged in Commercial Fishing Operations. The order sets employment standards, such as minimum wage, holiday and premium pay, additional premium pay, overtime pay, night shift differential pay, paid service incentive leave, and 13th-month pay. In an orientation cum consultation held recently

by the DOLE-Regional Office I, Randy and 50 vessel owners and workers from La Union, Dagupan City, and Ilocos Sur were made aware of the protection and benefits that workers like them should enjoy. “Fishermen working in commercial fishing vessels should be afforded their statutory rights just like other workers,” DOLE Regional Director Nathaniel Lacambra said. He said fishermen working in commercial fishing vessels and their families can have more decent lives because they can be safer and

have more secure working conditions, and enjoy employment rights and other social benefits. The engagement of Filipino fishers must be covered by an employment agreement, he added. D.O. 156-16 applies to fishing vessel owners, fishers, and captains or masters on board Philippine-registered fishing vessels engaged in commercial fishing operation in Philippine or international waters. “You may also avail of DOLE’s livelihood program so you can have an See protect, page 10

ASEAN vows improved safety, health at work Labor ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) vowed to mobilize resources of member-states to raise international and national cooperation and initiatives to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) in the region. At the conclusion of the 21st World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Singapore recently, labor ministers of the 10-member ASEAN declared to pro-

tect the safety, health, and welfare of workers in the ASEAN region by developing and regularly reviewing OSH legislation, building OSH inspection capabilities and capacities, and strengthening risk management capabilities of member countries. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III represented the Philippines in the congress. At the OSH congress, the ASEAN labor ministers pledged to enhance data

collection, improve private sector OSH capability and productivity, and reduce the social costs of injury and illness by improving the respective countries’ OSH performance. Recognizing that the task requires collective effort, the ASEAN member states also committed to promote the sharing of experiences, best practices, and knowledge in OSH; encourage the participation of employers’ and workers’ organizations;

and increase collaboration with key partners such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Plus Three Countries composed of China, Japan, and South Korea. The ASEAN S enior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM), with the support of ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET), was tasked to implement the commitments in the statement. END/aldm

Sex outside marriage is a crime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This warning was issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to Filipino workers in UAE. In a news advisory, POEA said single women and men who are in a relationship and have plans to live together should first get married so they can live in the Emirates as husband and wife. Being a Muslim country governed by the Sharia Law, the UAE considers living together without the benefit of marriage as illegal and is punishable by three to six months imprisonment and eventual deportation. The Philippine Consulate in Dubai reported that a number of expatriate couples, including Filipinos, are now behind bars for violations of this nature. The Consulate has re-

ceived numerous requests for repatriation from Filipinos in Dubai and Northern Emirates who have children out of wedlock. They believe that the Consulate can simply endorse them to Dubai Immigration without having them detained. Unfortunately, immorality is not negotiable under the UAE penal system. Pregnancies and childbirth outside marriage carry a punishment of six months in jail, deportation, and a lifetime ban. The Department of Foreign Affairs said it has a Legal Assistance Fund to help overseas Filipinos in distress for their litigation expenses, court fees, and bail bond. However, those who are entitled to the legal assistance fund are Filipinos accused of murder or any case that has a sentence of life imprisonment or death. END/ POEA

8 CSC 10 celebrates 117th anniversary with Talakayan ng mga Lingkod Bayan

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Civil Service Commission (CSC) region 10 in celebration of its 117th anniversary convened heads of national and local government in Talakayan ng mga Lingkod Bayan to share programs and projects which underscored ‘malasakit’ or care for the people. CSC regional director Adams Torres shared that this year’s theme, “Tugon sa hamon ng pagbabago, Malasakit ng Lingkod Bayani” is a challenge to government employees to change and be agents of change. In fact, he said, “We are agents of change.” This can be achieved through showing ‘malasakit’ or care such as in various government programs and projects that would uplift the lives of the people. He explained that each government office has a story of ‘malasakit’. Although he admitted that only a few selected people can enter the career service. He said that anyone who wants to enter public service are strictly screened not just in their qualifications but based on their

character. He also clarified that the security of tenure does not mean you cannot be removed from your post. Right now, CSC implements performance based security of tenure where employees are rated through their performance according to their position. Aside from this, government employees also follow Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards. This would include duties and responsibilities and prohibited acts. Apart from facilitating eligibility exams, processing appointments and providing trainings, CSC can also act as a quasi-court, a disciplining body to cases which are elevated from other government agencies. Torres explained that if there are concerns in a government agency, the head of office is the first person to resolve the issue. However, when it is not resolved or head of office does not take action then CSC will be the one to do it for them alongside with other regulatory services. As quasi court, CSC can impose discipline with high-

est penalty to remove the person from government service. However, for criminal cases, the Office of the Ombudsman can imprison a government employee if found guilty. Corruption is the number one enemy of the government. Torres shared that through the Anti Red Tape Act (ARTA), processing time of government documents is revealed. People will know exactly how long the process will take. This is believed to lessen or do away with corruption which is the source of money making. He further said to never transact anyone without any valid ID. Torres revealed that dishonesty is the number one case among government offices in the entire country. This includes falsification of documents, fake educational attainment, fake qualification of licenses from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) or Career Service Eligibility from CSC or National Certificate (NC) II from Technical Educations Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). In terms of hiring, CSC

10 has come up with weekly their facebook page Civil in various government ofbulletin of vacancies. Tor- Service Commission region fices in Northern Mindanao. res urges everyone to check 10 to get weekly job hiring (JMOR/PIA10)

Civil Service Commission (CSC) region 10 in celebration of its 117th anniversary convenes heads of national and local government in region 10 in Talakayan ng mga Lingkod Bayan on 7 September 2017 to share programs and projects which underscores ‘malasakit’ or care for the people. (RDM/PIA10)

SurNor gov advocates for greener environs SURIGAO CITY -- Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas said that her recent official travel in Australia was a substantive eight-day benchmarking on legitimate, responsible and sustainable mining. “There are innovative strategies and best practices that the province can replicate even though my meaningful trip in Australia was cut short, but I have learned so much in such short a time,” said the visionary Governor Matugas. She explained that the Australian government piloted a huge plant that can reprocess harmful waste materials from large-scale mining companies. In line with her Marajaw

Kinaiyahan (Better Environment) advocacy, the governor also announced that “the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, through the leadership of Cong. Arnel Ty as chair and Cong. Francisco Jose ‘Bingo’ Matugas II, 1st district representative of Surigao del Norte, as vice chair, is set to initiate a fullblown inspection of mining sites in the municipality of Claver.” All matters directly and principally relating to natural resources, and their exploration, conservation, management and utilization, lands of the public domain, mines and minerals, forests, parks and wildlife, and marine resources, are under the

custody and jurisdiction of said House Committee. It can be recalled that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte earlier issued a marching order to make sure that mining companies comply with the official standards set by the national government. Gov. Matugas said that Australia has universallyacclaimed standing and prominence in mine control, administration and rehabilitation. “It boasts of companies which are certified world leaders and top-caliber economic teamplayers,” she added. True enough, the Australian government acknowledges the fact that

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

MARIANITO L. FORTICH Applicant/s CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-09-2002

EUSTIQUIO MISSION Applicant/s CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ 2017-09-1943

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO LIBONA via CAMP PHILIPS AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 20, 2017, at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant (s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 12th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: September 16, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consulidation of Units to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO GUSA-CUGMAN and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 20, 2017, at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant (s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 11th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: September 16, 2017

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Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service. ABDULAZIS K. DIPATUAN, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2017-8-572 Petitioner. ( 2001-XI-00572 )

NOTICE OF HEARING Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: MATINA APLAYA and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 31, 2017. In the petition filed on August 31, 2017, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on OCTOBER 11, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 4th day of September 2017 at Davao City. (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV MDN: Sept 16, 2017

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Iligan City openly welcomes all the IDPs. For his part, National Defense Undersecretary Cesar Yano enumerated that food, health and free access to medicine and check-ups are the top priority needs of the IDPs. OPAPP Secretary Jesus Dureza also reminded the IDPs to not depend solely from the support and assistance provided to them. Dureza further said, “Alisin ang nakakimkim na galit at tanggapin na ito ay nangyari. Maski anong tulong na ibigay sa inyo pero anjan ang galit, walang mangyayari.” [Remove that frustrating anger and accept that this has happened. Whatever help is given to you but if anger still lingers within you, nothing will happen.] Meanwhile, guests and the IDPs shared lunch through a boodle fight. Kids also shared their talents and skills in drawing. Potri Dagaranao, among of the IDPs who cooked for the feast, encouraged her fellow residents of Marawi to be grateful that despite of the crisis, they were able to celebrate Eid’l Adha peacefully. “Sa kabila ng nangyari, kahit papano nafe-feel namin ngayon na andiyan pa rin ang pag celebrate ng Eid’l Adha. At least ang mga IDPs nafe-feel nila na andon sila sa mga tirahan nila sa Marawi,” said United Imam of the Philippines National President Alim Saad Amate. [Despite of the conflict, at least, we still feel that the celebration of Eid’l Adha is here. The IDPs are also able to feel that they are in their homes in Marawi.] The celebration also marked the opening of this year’s National Peace Consciousness Month with the theme: “Puso para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa para sa Bayan.” (LEAntonio-PIA ILIGAN/LDN)

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Constitution: political party reform, enactment of a law banning political dynasties; the passage of a real all-encompassing Freedom of Information Act; and electoral reforms. “We penalize turncoatism or the switching of political parties, thebalimbings, the political butterflies,” Lorenzana said. As for electoral reforms, he said the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) must be reformed to remove all quasi-judicial work and transfer electoral contests and protests to the judiciary. “These four conditions have a high probability of passage while we have a President endowed with tremendous political capital and have the political will to act decisively,” he said. Lorenzana said the CDPI has also proposed timelines, which urges Congress to

start deliberating amendments in the 1987 Constitution from October this year up to February 2019. The second stage will be from May of 2020 to 2025, wherein the first parliamentary elections under the new federal Constitution shall be conducted not later than May 2020 “to organize the first unicameral parliament under the newly-ratified Constitution with a term of five years up to 2025.” From May 2025 to 2030, the second regular parliamentary elections under the new Constitution shall be held by 2025 with a five-year term to 2030. The country will then have a new Prime Minister and a new President, he said. “That is the shift to parliamentary… But the process of federalization goes on,” Lorenzana said. In terms of federalization, Lorenzana said the Centrist Position calls for 11 autonomous territories. The 12th autonomous territory, the Bangsamoro, will be constituted ahead of the Bangsamoro because of the Bangsamoro Basic Law enacted by Congress previous to the plebiscite, Lorenzana said. Lorenzana said that by 2028, autonomous territories may already operate like federal states. “They can raise their own funds. They can come up with their own resources. They can come up with their own taxes and spend for themselves. It is a kind of federalism we aspire for where the people from cities and regions shall negotiate among themselves and arrive a decision to set up their own federal state,” he said. Lorenzana said the process of shifting to a federal type of government may take some time, and would need massive political education, especially among millennials. “The Centrist roadmap to federalism is designed to mitigate the shock to the body politic arising from the purging of traditional political practices to the immediate passage of reform laws now pending in Congress,” he said.

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sub-project will be a pathway from the river bank stretching 2 kilometers and will cost 2.08M, and that some parts of the pathway will be stair-type. The Subanens of Gala are hopeful that when the pathway will be completed – more people would visit their place and “ang pathway mao gyud ni ang makahatag ug higayon para madala ilang mga produkto sa merkado (the pathway will give opportunity for them to bring their products to the market)” enthused Alcantar. There are a little over a hundred residents in Barangay Gala and they are 100% Subanen, they embraced the DSWD Kalahi

Sat-Sun, September 16-17, 2017 CIDSS Community-Driven Development concept after it was introduced to them by the staff. Community-driven development (CDD) refers to an emerging approach in community development practice where processes, principles, strategies and resources are applied to ensure community empowerment by giving the people authority and control over decisions and resources. In the Philippines, CDD is implemented through the DSWD Kalahi CIDSSNCDDP. A Farmer’s Test Paterno E. Magante, 41, of Purok 1, Barangay Gala was selected by their community to act as the Barangay Sub-poject Management Committee Chairperson narrates the difficulties in implementing the sub-project, “lisod, ilabi na nga dili parehas ang tempo sa panahon, kay naay usahay nga ala-una pa lang sa hapon, muulan dayon, usahay kusog usahay ulan (it is difficult, especially that the weather keeps changing, there are days when it is still 1:00 PM and it rains, sometimes it really rains hard).” “Nasabotan namo sa BSPMC Meeting nga dapat alas-sais sa buntag mag sugod ang trabaho aron mataas-taasan ang agi nila sa trabaho (we agreed in the BSPMC meeting that we need to start working at six in the morning so that we can work on it faster)”, says Paterno on how they overcame the hurdle. One of the problems that the Subanen community of Gala has is the lack of potable water facility, luckily “tungod kay naa nama’y ahensya nga naka funding sa maong problema sa patubig og kini on-going na, panahon sa among Participatory Situational Analysis nga workshop, ang pathway ang nag top 1 kay nasuta namo nga tanan katawhan ang maka benepisyo niini (because there is an agency already funding the potable water project and is now on-going, during our Participatory Situational Analysis workshop, the pathway appears to be top 1 priority as we realized that all of the people here will benefit from it)” continues Paterno. “Dako kini og katabang sa amoa nga mga Subanen kay kami nga taga Gala, pag uma ang panginabuhian, kay sa una kasagara sa among mga produkto manga daot inig abot na sa lungsod gumikan ka yang among dalan kay lisod kaayo agian. Busa dako kaayo mig pasalamat nga naapil mi sa na priority, lipay kaayo mi kay ang among kagaho ay nagbunga na gyud (This is a big help for us Subanens here in Gala, farming is our livelihood, usually before, our products would rot when we get to the town proper because we had difficult roads to take. That is why we are very thankful that we were included as priority, we are very happy that all our hardwork has finally bore

fruit)” concludes Paterno. “Magpasalamat gyud ko ani sa mga nagdumala aning proyekto, nahuman ra gyud. Dili na mi mag lisod mag byahe pag dala sa among mga produkto (I really thank those who made this project possible, we don’t have difficulty in transporting our products)”, says Manong Berto, a Subanen resident of Barangay Gala. T h e p a t hw a y s u b project to Gala is funded through the DSWD Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP totaling P2,445,800.00 with P100,00.00 local counterpart from the Barangay Development Fund of Gala.

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opinions. Even the side of Pro-Marcos could have done the same thing to favour their own suppositions about late President F. Marcos. “On the other hand, I also want to argue that even though President Roxas may have betrayed the nation by passing the Parity Rights, General Relations, Military Assistance Agreement and even the Military Bases Agreement, we cannot entirely blame him for these things, because there is no other choice to do so. “I even remember when Dr. Resos is lecturing about this during our Diplomatic History class, and he mentioned that these things were for the sake of the massive reparation of the Philippines from the WW2 atrocities, especially the need to borrow money to make this happen. I could’ve done the same thing too. But of course, I invoke my right to academic expression, and I therefore respect your call for critical thinking for all these political issues…” -ooo“THERE IS ALWAYS A CHOICE”: Migz Jimenez, one the other hand, retorted, in reference to Traballo’s “There is no choice”: “Actually they have. Ethically and philosophically speaking, there is always a choice. They just wanted the easy way out. Even the nationalists will agree on this…”

and vomits ugly truth in the process. How long can the Senate or Congress detain a person in contempt? The Supreme Court said as long as the life of that particular Congress is in session. If the second session of the 17th Congress ends in December 2017, then Faeldon remains in detention that long. The Gordon Committee is entertaining the idea of detaining the former BOC commissioner in Pasay City jail. A long detention and in a regular jail at that is, however, unlikely to happen. Loyalty is a fair lady that needs to be rescued. Will the Senate blink? (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental)

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Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, and Iloilo. The airline’s extensive network covers over 100 routes across 26 international and 37 domestic destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific mobile app on the App Store and Google Play. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EUGENIO A. ESTREMOS consisting a certain real property described as Lot 4447I= Lot 10719, Csd-10-002949 (OLT) covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 0-34 , consisting of 1,480 square meters located at Barangay Alegria (now Barangay 5) , San Francisco, Agusan del Sur is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale under the notarial registry of Atty. Prudencio A. Masendo , Jr. per Doc. No. 116, Page No. 24, Book No. 5, Series of 2009.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PRUDENCIO TRAHANO MONTALBO JR. who died on November 29, 2009 at Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon; at the time of his death, he left a personal property of considerable value, a motor vehicle, described particularly as: MAKE & TYPE: ISUZU TRUCK, FILE No.: 1304-00000191656, PLATE No.: XSK528, ENGINE No.: 10PD1-767114, CHASSIS No.: CXM71U-300079; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and entered into by and among DESIDERIA YTING MONTALBO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and biological and legitimate children: DAISY JANE Y. MONTALBO, DESIREE Y. MONTALBO, DAISY JOYCE Y. MONTALBO, DHEVY MOORE Y. MONTALBO and JUDY CLAIRE Y. MONTALBO, the first three being of legal ages and the last two being minors are represented by their mother, Filipino and all residing at Purok 2, Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines.; The parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent entitled to succeed to the personal property they being the surviving spouse and legitimate children; The parties hereto further agree as they do so agree to settle and distribute the same in like manner and proportion as herein established and disposed. And further, for our mother DESIDERIA YTING MONTALBO to represent us, minors DHEVY MOORE Y. MONTALBO and JUDY CLAIRE Y. MONTALBO in the TRANSFER of the above-described personal property in her name; To receive and sign all documents pertaining to the abovementioned TRANSFER of personal property; To do such any other act or thing that may be required necessary or incidental to carry out effectively any and all of the purposes for which this authority is hereby given; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Maryanne Chaves-Enteria; as per Doc. No. 151; Page No. 31; Book No. X; Series of 2017.

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hearing on dangerous drugs fueling speculations that he is avoiding the possibility of spilling the beans on the powerful and mighty on the drug smuggling hullabaloo. He apparently opted to be detained by the Senate for his contemptuous behavior rather than open his mouth NOTICE

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Australia’s savvy, competence and technology, mining industries in the Philippines can step up to the challenge of nurturing the environment, and in taking care of the natural resources to promote ecological balance. Su ch e nv i ron me nt friendly approach will pave way to profitable income, sweeping progress, great opportunities, and costproductive exchange. Strong adherence to the salient provisions of environmental policies empowers companies to fully deliver high-valued services, excellent results and undying synergy with host barangays and local government units. (John Glenn A. Platil, PGO-SDN/ PIA-Surigao del Norte) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PRUDENCIO TRAHANO MONTALBO JR. who died on November 29, 2009 at Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon; at the time of his death, he left personal property of considerable value, two (2) motor vehicles, described particularly as: 1.) MAKE & TYPE: ISUZU, FILE No.: 038600000162662, PLATE No.:RGD-172, ENGINE No.: 6HE1-875098, CHASSIS No.: FRR32L2-3002133, and 2.) MAKE & TYPE: MITS, FILE No.: 136800000172769, PLATE No.:XEK-275, ENGINE No.: 6D22-152001, CHASSIS No.: FU418U511779 ; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and entered into by and among DESIDERIA YTING MONTALBO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and biological and legitimate children: DAISY JANE Y. MONTALBO, DESIREE Y. MONTALBO, DAISY JOYCE Y. MONTALBO, DHEVY MOORE Y. MONTALBO and JUDY CLAIRE Y. MONTALBO, the first three being of legal ages and the last two being minors are represented by their mother, Filipino and all residing at Purok 2, Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines.; The parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent entitled to succeed to the personal property they being the surviving spouse and legitimate children; The parties hereto further agree as they do so agree to settle and distribute the same in like manner and proportion as herein established and disposed. And further, for our mother DESIDERIA YTING MONTALBO to represent us, minors DHEVY MOORE Y. MONTALBO and JUDY CLAIRE Y. MONTALBO in the TRANSFER of the above-described personal property in her name; To receive and sign all documents pertaining to the abovementioned TRANSFER of personal property; To do such any other act or thing that may be required necessary or incidental to carry out effectively any and all of the purposes for which this authority is hereby given; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Maryanne Chaves-Enteria; as per Doc. No. 255; Page No. 51; Book No. X; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 16, 23 & 30, 2017

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Remember: God cares! The Gospel of Jesus Christ (September16, 2017-Saturday) Mark 10:28-31”Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or chil-

dren, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel: Like Paul attested of his rewards for sacrificing in preaching the words of God. 2 Timothy 4:6-8”For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good “fight,” I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Can you die for God’s glory? Take note, martyrdom is the shortest way to heaven. Your attitude is tested if you will choose

God or to deny him in times of pressures. You need to love him more than anything else. You need to prioritize God because he will care everything for your favors. Remember: God cares! Matthew 6:33”But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Allow

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Honors its Stakeholders in Region XI The 2017 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in Region XI was held at the BSP Davao Regional Office, Davao City on 12 September 2017. Monetary Board Member Antonio S’. Abacan, Jr. led the said event. Southern Bee Foods Corporation was chosen as the Outstanding Respondent among Large and Medium Firms while Davao Central Chemical Corporation was recognized as the Outstanding Respondent among Small Firms for the Busi-

ness Expectations Survey in Region XI. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)Region XI was recognized as Outstanding Partner for Report on Regional Economic Developments in the Philippines for the third consecutive year and received the Gold Hall of Fame Award. The Outstanding Credit Surety Fund (CSF) was given to the Davao del Norte Credit Surety Fund. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation was given the award for Outstanding Re-

gional Partner in Currency Programs for Clean Note Policy. Finally, the award for Outstanding Regional Partner for Implementing BSP Advocacy on the Conduct of Public Information Campaign was conferred to the University of Mindanao. Each awardee was presented the “Dynamic Balance, Philippine Eagle” trophy while the Gold Hall of Fame awardee received the “Soaring to Greater Heights” trophy, both of which were crafted by visual artist and multi-awarded sculptor, Mr.

Ferdinand Cacnio. This event attests to the successful partnerships that have helped the BSP maintain price and financial stability and ensure an efficient payments and settlement system. Stakeholders of the BSP in the National Capital Region were earlier commended during the awards ceremony at the BSP Main Complex, Manila on 11 July 2017. The annual stakeholders’ awards in Region XI is the ninth in a series of 12 regional stakeholders’ events for this year.

The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva tackled on Wednesday a proposed measure which seeks to amend the 40-year-old Labor Code. The Committee discussed Senate Bill No. 1571 or An Act Amending Article 83 of the Labor Code espousing alternative working arrangements filed by Villanueva. Under SBN 1571, employers and employees are given an option to implement any type of flexible working arrangement such as compressed workweek ,

flexi-time, and flexi holidays schedule. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) said it is supportive of Villanueva’s proposed measure as it “seeks to enhance flexibility in the workplace by providing an option for a compressed workweek and other flexible work arrangements.” “As emphasized by the good author, a compressed workweek arrangement allows employees to allocate more time for personal and social obligations thus further promoting work-life balance,” said Lea Payumo, planning officer of PCW.

“The adoption of a flexible work arrangement will enable companies to employ persons whose interests are best served by the alternative work schedules such as working mothers or single parents. At the same time, by reducing the number of working days, employees get to save on transportation and food costs. It also contributes and lessens the volume of traffic especially in commercial centers and urban areas,” Payumo added. Villanueva stressed that the Senate’s version of the proposed measure is different from the House bill

which concentrated solely on the compressed workweek. “Our bill refers to alternative working arrangements and not only to compressed workweek , and gives the Department of Labor and Employment the flexibility to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this measure,” Villanueva explained. Villanueva also clarified that the adoption of flexible working arrangements is voluntary on the part of employers and employees as well. Flexible working arrangements will also depend on the nature of work.

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more investment missions in the Philippines,” he said. MY has huge investments globally. In PH, MY investments have been on a steady growth in the recent years. Approved MY investments by all the investment promotion agencies (IPAs) reached Php219.038 billion in 2016. In the first eight months of 2017, MY investments registered with all IPAs reached Php26.242 billion. Of these figures, total BOIregistered MY investments amounted to Php4.33 billion from 2012 up to January to August 2017. Top MY investments in PH are in the industries of agriculture, forestry and fishing; manufacturing; power; water supply, sewerage, and waste management; construction; wholesale and retail trade; transportation and storage; information and communication; financial and insurance activities;

real estate activities, and administrative and support from page 6 activities. Reform Program (CTRP). “The CTRP is an indisfrom page 7 pensable component of the alternative source of in- Duterte administration’s come during times when economic strategy. It is an weather conditions prevent audacious strategy that seeks you from setting out to the to lift our country to upper middle-income status by sea,” Lacambra said. He said marginalized 2022 and high-income status workers such as fishermen by 2040,” he said. are among the eligible ben- Dominguez said at the eficiaries of the DOLE In- same forum that now is the tegrated Livelihood and time to move decisively in Emergency Employment carrying out this “grand effort,” given the convergence Program or DILEEP. At the same forum, rep- of positive factors that are resentatives of agencies like conducive to high and inthe Bureau of Fisheries and clusive growth, such as the Aquatic Resources, Regional economy’s low-interest rate Tripartite Wages and Pro- regime, excess liquidity, beductivity Board, Employees nign oil prices, investmentCompensation Commission, grade credit rating, a young, Social Security System and vigorous work force and the Maritime Industry Author- strong support of countries ity were also present to like Japan and China. discuss their programs and “We do not intend to fail services. END/Arly Sta. Ana- in meeting the challenges of this time,” Dominguez Valdez

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joint ventures in agribusiness, halal-certified products, and high value postharvest processing facilities. “Malaysia has always seen the Philippines, particularly Mindanao, as an investment destination of choice because we are neighbors, and we share almost the same culture,” he added. Meanwhile, MCCI President Edward Ling said that MY companies are keen on investing in PH particularly in the sectors of information technology, construction, energy, manufacturing, and retail. “We are very encouraged by the seriousness of the administration in addressing the concerns of both the current and potential investors in doing business in the country. We will relay this to our Malaysian investors for them to pursue

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Biblical reflection yourself to be in the hands of the living God. Do not give up your faith if you are tempted to do it because of the negative circumstances that you are in. The more you are cowards in facing it; the more you will suffer. Be firmed in your faith Bro. Edcel L. Closas because God will help you in your miseries in your mind and heart life. You need to focus to him.

Transitory shelters for Marawi IDPs fast track After inspecting evacuation centers for Marawi evacuees, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now working on timely completion of site development works, where the first batch of transitory houses for the evacuees will be built. “The area being developed by DPWH in Barangay Sagongsongan, Marawi City, can accommodate 1,100 families,” Secretary Mark Villar noted. “Currently, we are preparing a portion of the site where the National Housing Authority (NHA) can build a total of 275 transitory houses,” said Secretary Villar. According to the Secretary, a total of P241.69 million is allocated for the land development of Sagonsongan Village. This will cover the clearing and grubbing, fuel and model house cost amounting to P20.64 million; the asphalt overlay and drainage works within five initial areas of the site costing P142.6 million; and an additional 4 hectares and 2 hectares sites as proposed by Marawi City officials in the amount of P51.9 million and P26.5 million respectively. “Once the sites are developed, NHA may begin the construction stage of the needed transitory shelters of Marawi siege internallydisplaced persons (IDPs),” Villar noted.

Villar also vowed to provide for latrines and water supply in all nine (9) evacuation centers. “DPWH trucks have delivered water for the IDPs and backfilling materials to compact muddy grounds,” said Secretary Villar. Lanao del Norte evacuation centers in Pantar; PantaoRagat; Beroni, Balo- i ; and Barangay Landa, Balo-I have likewise received water supply, water tanks, deep well pump, insulators, and gravel to improve pathway, roadways, and muddy ground. DPWH is a member agency in Task Force Bangon Marawi Housing Sub-Committee , tasked to construct temporary and permanent shelters, including provision of utilities. The Department also heads the Reconstruction Sub-Committee which is responsible for the reconstruction, repair, and rehabilitation of all national roads and bridges, public schools, and government buildings. Aside from this, DPWH has conducted quick response activities in Marawi IDPs’ evacuation centers. This include distribution of relief goods and water supply, installation of latrines, improvement of deep well, pathway, roadway, and flooring. Qualified dependents of soldiers and policemen who were killed in action, were also employed by the DPWH. PR

said. “Fortunately, we have a leader capable of much audacity. We have a leader of vision and intense love of country. All the favorable factors are present. It is time now for a breakout.” He said the Duterte administration’s 10-point socioeconomic reform agenda takes into account these positive factors, but the economic opportunities arising from them will bear real fruit “only if they are undertaken by audacious policymaking.” “Realigning income tax rates, however, will bring down revenues even as we improve tax administration

and broaden the tax base. This means we have to introduce new revenue measures that will not only compensate for lower tax rates but also fund the massive infra program that commences now,” he added. “The CTRP, therefore, is the key link in the grand effort to break out from the cycle of low growth and build a dynamic and inclusive economy for our people,” Dominguez said. “It is a pro-active and pro-poor measure that supports the expansionary fiscal posture of the present administration.” (DOF)

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“Ang atua karon, marefresh sa ilang mind na magtamud sila isip na mga kaaya-aya na drivers diin maayo ang ilang kinaiya, sakto ang ilang kobrahon na pamasahe, musinsilyo sila’g sakto, worth sa ilang sakyananwell maintained, even sila magiging very knowledgeable na sila sa development sa Tagum para ang mga bisita nato na musakay sa ilaha sila na ang magiging guide, mura sila ug tourist guides.”(What we want now is to refresh their minds and them to follow the rules to become a good driver, someone who lives with good values, who follows the metered fare, who gives the right amount of change, who has a well-maintained tricycle, and knowledgeable in terms of the development of Tagum that they may become guides - tourist guides.), Mayor Rellon explained. Another purpose of the said meeting was to remind the drivers of the traffic rules that they should abide to avoid violations. Likewise, they are expected to be partners of the government in keeping peace and order in the city. This meeting also served as a platform to hear the drivers and operators’ voice and complaints for immediate action from the local government. The for um was attended by Mayor Rellon, Atty. Randy De Gala the CTFRB chairman, PINSP Masepequeña, PSSUPT Laudemer Laude, Tagum Chief of Police, and Retired Police Supt. Cesar Azares of the Traffic Management Office. “Nalipay ko na naay mga bisita na muabot karong November up to December para makadaghan mi ug pasahero. Unya naa pud koy nahibaw-an sa mga highway, ug sa mga traffic violations, mga pasahero para maka andam mi unsa ang among mali ug andam buhaton inig abot sa mga bisita” (I am happy that there will be a lot of visitors this coming November up to December because it will double our income. I also learned about the highway (development), traffic violations, and courtesy to the passengers so that we can prepare and learn from our common mistakes to better serve the visitors.), said Mr. Josue Closa, an operator and driver of a tricycle who attended the seminar. The hotel and inn owners and other establishments’ owners are expected to be called upon by the mayor in the following days to receive a similar seminar regarding their role in hosting big events such as this. The expected participants of the scouting jamboree is around 25,000-30,000 not just from the ASEAN member countries but also from the other countries across the globe. Ziyarah Manalo/CIO Tagum

we will not progress. Zubiri said: “I am sure that President Duterte will never allow it. I am sure he will veto it.” Zubiri branded the NCIP allocation of P1,000 for 2018, as “a bad joke.” In a report from Malacanang, it said that the President hoped the House would reconsider the controversial vote. NCIP Regional Director Atty. Pinky Grace ParejaPabelic refused to comment on the budgetary allocation, saying NCIP chairman Atty. Leonor Oralde-Quintayo is currently negotiating it with the House representatives.

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did. He said he did not want women troops to be on the frontlines because “it’s unsettling sa akin,” quickly adding, “kayo, pagkatapos nito, maawa ang Allah, Hong Kong kayo lahat,” (With the help of Allah, when this is over, you’ll all go to Hong Kong). His announcement was greeted with applause. But there were too many men for the Hong Kong vacation, he said. “Ang maraming supply (there is plenty of supply, apparently referring to women), in Cainta, Davao, Cebu). The crowd laughed. He said he will have a raffle for a still undetermined number of troops who could avail of the Hong Kong vacation. He said those who are lucky will go to Hong Kong with their wife and children. He explained it would be useless to send the troops to Hong Kong without their families. “They’d always hanker for the children and the wife,” he said, adding those who win in the raffle can bring their wife and children, “with matching allowance.” He reiterated that as soon as the fighting is over, they can go on vacation, even in Davao where Duterte served as mayor for 22 years. He instructed Special Assistant to the President Lawrence “Bong” Go to bring in some “artista” (celebrities) to Marawi soon but warned the troops: “hikap lang ha” (touch only). The troops laughed. “Hikap lang,” he repeated. Applause for China He also repeated earlier promises that he would buy brand new equipment like helicopters because one of the two helicopters from America crashed “unya bayad ta ana ha” (and we pay for that). He said he wants only one supplier for the guns, that there are two sources at the moment — US and China. China, he added, has been good to the Philippines and he asked his troops to give China a round of applause. B e f o r e l e av i n g , h e thanked the soldiers and police for their service to the nation, told them “steady

Sat-Sun, September 16-17, 2017 lang mo” and gave them a “Despite these circumsalute.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas stances, we will not turn our backs on our Constitutional / MindaNews) duty to render justice for all and give everyone their due. from page 3 The concern for human rights Commission (ERC). is beyond partisanship or Pimentel noted that the disagreement. We shall seek decision of the House to pro- means to move forward and vide only a thousand pesos navigate through the hurdles for a government agency mindful of our oath to serve “amounts to a self-inflicted the people and the Republic censure of the way some — because it is what is right government bodies are being and what is needed of the run.” times,” the CHR added. But “those haughtily pre- The CHR has been inposterous and unilaterally- vestigating alleged human imposed inane ‘sanctions’ rights violations in the the may still be remedied not bloody war on drugs of the only by the President, but also Duterte administration. by the Senate Committee on “Gascon had it coming” the Budget,” and “naturally, President Rodrigo Duterte by the people, themselves, has repeatedly called on CHR speaking out against those chair Jose Luis Martin “Chito” spiteful reactions that are Gascon to resign for his almost likely borne out of leged partisanship towards anger, that has no place in the “yellows” — referring to settling intra civil disagree- the Liberal Party of former ments between or among President Benigno Simeon government agencies which Aquino III. are all mandated to serve the Asked for his reaction to wellbeing of the people.” the 1,000 peso budget for the Of the 32 who voted CHR, Duterte told reportagainst the 1,000 peso bud- ers in Taguig, following the get, eight are from Mindanao: President’s visit to the wake Arlene Bag-ao (LP), lone of Capt. Rommel Sandoval district of Dinagat Islands; who was killed in Marawi Ariel Casilao (Anakpawis); City Tuesday evening that Lawrence Fortun (NP), 1st Gascon “had it coming.” district Agusand del Norte; He said representatives in Evelyn Plaza Mellana (NUP), Congress are angry at Gascon 2nd district, Agusan del Sur; because “he opens his mouth Bai Sandra Sema (LP), 1st in a most inappropriate way district Maguindanao and and he conducts the business Deputy Speaker for Mindan- of being CHR, walang alam” ao; Tom Villarin (Akbayan), (does not know anything). Carlos Isagani Zarate (Bayan He said his attitude toMuna); and Manuel Zubiri wards Gascon is “bigyan (Bukidnon Paglaum Party), mo ‘yan ng budget (Give 3rd district, Bukidnon. him a budget). For all I care Dark days kung anong gusto niyang Coming from a dark pe- imbestigahan.” riod in Philippine history “Pero ako naman, since it where violations of human is really an organ of governrights were rampant — mar- ment… it’s (in) the Constitutial law from 1972 until the tion. Maybe someday, they dictator Marcos was ousted (House of Representatives) in February 1986 — framers might review their decision. of the 1987 Constitution Ako naman, hindi naman ensured there would be an ako… I’m not here to destroy independent body that would institutions,” he said. monitor human rights vio- Gascon, he claimed, lations to avoid a return to meddles in the investigathose dark days — and to tion and does not know his ensure government’s com- job “palibhasa nga hindi pliance with international abogado” (because he is not treaties. a lawyer). The creation of the CHR Gascon is a lawyer. He was mandated by Article XIII graduated from the Univerof the 1987 Constitution sity of the Philippines College (Social Justice and Human of Law and has a Master of Rights) and provides that Law degree in International “the approved annual appro- Law (Human Rights, Law priations of the Commission of Peace, and Settlement of shall be automatically and International Disputes” from regularly released.” Cambridge University. In a statement reacting to Budget restored if the 1,000 peso budget deciGascon resigns sion, the CHR maintained CHR Commissioner it is a “Constitutional office Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana, created to serve the people as Pimentel’s daughter and sister a State institution — separate of Senate President Aquilino and independent from the “Koko” Pimentel, was rethree principal branches of ported by ABS-CBN News the government — as watch- Channel as having been told dog and protector against by House Speaker Pantaleon human rights abuses.” Alvarez, Jr. that they would “We have called out vio- restore the CHR budget if lations and praised positive Gascon resigns. measures across adminis- Gascon said he is not trations in promoting the resigning. His seven-year societal goals of justice and term as CHR chair ends on rule of law,” the statement May 5, 2022. read. Aside from the CHR, It thanked the 32 repre- the House also approved a sentatives “who stood up with 1,000 peso budget for the us in our fight for this country NCIP which proposed a PhP and human rights during the 1.132 billion budget. Bayan budget deliberations at the Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani House of Representatives.” Zarate, who moved for the

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1,000 peso budget, cited the alleged failure of the NCIP to defend the rights of national minorities. Last week, the House gave the ERC a 1,000 peso budget from its proposed P365 million budget. Phelim Kline, Deputy Asia Director of Human Righst Watch said the 1,000 peso budget (around 20 US dollars) is an attempt by the Duterte administration to “prevent independent institutions to check its abuses, particularly in the context of the brutal drug war that has claimed the lives of thousands, including dozens of children.” “While the CHR’s performance as a constitutional body may not have been fully satisfactory to many Filipinos, its mandate is important in combatting human rights abuses. Instead of defunding it, Congress should increase its resources and ensure that it fulfills that mandate,” it said. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

did not disappoint and the crowd went wild as they went toe to toe until the chequered flag. The Sniper 150 is the King of Street and only the best can claim the throne. It was a battle royale with each rider clawing for the crown. It was a three way masterpiece among Ephraim Onahon, Garry Caneda, and Durraine Dan Carlos. Each turn was a testament to their skill and will to win. When it was all said and done only a few remained with the right to walk up the podium and raise their hard earned trophies. As confetti fell from the sky, the crowd was looking at their newly minted Yamaha Team Pilipinas and each spot taken wasn’t given but earned on the racetrack. The Yamaha Grand Prix 8 may have ended but for these racers, it’s the beginning of an even greater challenge; taking the Philippines to the next level of global racing dominance.

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highlight reels Ephraim Onahon and Gian Carlo Mauricio, just to name a few. The best riders from Luzon,Visayas, and Mindanao; went all out to prove who was truly legendary. New to the race is the Yamaha Sight, the latest product of the World Class motorcycle manufacturer that was built for excellent performance through efficiency and simplicity. The inaugural category had its fair share of thrills with each competitor barely edging out the other using the performance F.I. technology of Yamaha. Gian Carlo Mauricio had the honor of bagging the first Championship of the category. The Fun Race AT category was no different, where a heated battle took place in every corner. The automatic icon, Yamaha Mio, delivered as much as the riders could and it resulted in a breathtaking battle. In the end, Kenneth Coronel managed to break off the pack and never looked back. The 160 Open AT became an acceleration free-for-all, the larger custom track allowed the riders to go full power. It was a neck and neck race between Miko Montano and Aljon Valencia, with Allan Dela Cruz at striking distance of the two leaders but only one could dominate at the finish line. The Underbone fun race was enjoyable but that didn’t make it any less competitive. It started as entertaining but developed into a fiery clash. Gary Taplador, Mark Kian Santos, and Joey Villaester starred in an encounter of fuel injected artistry. The Vega Force i category was a show of true force. Each rider embodied precision and powered through adversity. Masato Fernando entered the race as the dominant favorite but he did not remain unchallenged as he went up against two worthy adversaries in Mcdon Dave Sande and Vingie Coloma. This heavyweight matchup

off-road models” said HPI president Daiki Mihara. Both the XRM125 and RS125 are now powered by a fuel-efficient and Euro 3-compliant PGM-Fi engine. This gives a more efficient performance as it can calculate the exact amount of fuel needed based on the sensors’ readings, which avoids excessive usage and saves 6.7% more fuel than the carburetor type. These sensors can also optimize maintenance by detecting possible abnormalities in the system, which is notified to the rider through the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. As for the new Zoomer-X, it retained its current features but it is now available in Matte Axis Gray Metallic and Heaven Blue Metallic. The RS 125 and the Zoomer-X is available at P 70, 900 and P 93, 900 respectively, while the XRM 125 is offered in the following variants: Motard – P 71, 800, DSX – P 69, 900, DS – P 66, 500

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licensed originals and come in a 5-side see-through display box. They are larger scale 1:24 models, made from high-quality die-cast metal with detailed parts. Features include door opening alarm sounds with lights, as well as hood press-activated startup with rev and acceleration sounds. To complete your Petron Supercars 2017 Collection, all you have to do is fuel up with Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6, Petron XCS, Petron Xtra Advance, Petron Turbo Diesel, and Petron Diesel Max, or protect your engine with Petron Ultron, Petron RevX, or Petron Sprint 4T. Every Php 500-worth of single or accumulated receipts entitles you to purchase one Petron Supercar toy car for only Php 700. The promo runs from September 20 to October 6, 2017.

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Fuel-injection for XRM 125 series and RS 125, a new look for Zoomer –X Photos by Kit Pilla

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) recently unveiled their latest offerings in underbone and scooter segment- the All-New XRM125 series, All-New RS125, and the new Zoomer-X. “We want Honda riders to feel the power of their dreams by experiencing the models’ performances that are specially made for their own riding needs. These may include daily commutes to work or hang-outs, racing for the sports models, or trail riding adventures for the

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YGP 8 culminates in Manila

The Yamaha Grand Prix 8 Finals wasn’t your usual Championship race. For the first time since its inception, the riders will battle it out in the bright lights of Rizal Park. The national site became an arena where legends are made. As if the heavens favored this historic match, the track was blessed with rainfall as if to baptize the start of the battle.The competing lineup featured the daunting presence of “The Chairman” Masato Fernando and Rising Star Kyle Paz, Powerhouses Vingie Coloma and Mcdon Sande, Racetrack See culminates, page 11

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The 2017 version of the much-awaited Petron Supercars Collection will be available at over 700 participating service stations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. As in previous years, the Porsche 918 Spyder, this time in red, will be one of three toy car models available to Petron customers. The collection also includes the Bentley GT3 Continental Concept in black, and the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster in orange. The Petron Supercars 2017 collectibles are See car, page 11