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COTABATO City--Amid security threats, government authorities have established five guarded boat docks to prevent criminals and jihadist from entering this city and avoid Marawi Citylike siege. Cotabato City, which has a population of about 300,000 as of 2015 census, is traversed by various rivers used as waterways from other areas of Maguindanao. It is bounded by Rio Grande de Mindanao in the east and Tamontaka river in the south. The establishment of boat docks is one of the security measures put up by the Cotabato City interagency Peace and Order Council chaired by Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi, according to Halima SatolIbrahim, city information officer. The boat berthing sites are on the riversides of Barangay Bucana, Matampay, Tamontaka, Kalanganan SILENT WITNESSES. A female teddy bear sits and “watches” an Army trooper pass by a bullet-riddled house and Timako areas. inside Marawi’s main battle area while a male teddy bear lies at the entrance of the house in this photo taken 19 People are closely See security, page 11

September 2017, Day 120 of the Marawi Crisis. Why the teddy bears are not bullet-riddled is anyone’s guess. What is certain is that they are sorely missed by the children who own them. MindaNews photo by Ferdinandh B. Cabrera

BAKWIT PLAY. Young girls have fun trying to climb

a pole on Monday (18 September 2017) at the evacuation center in Barangay Sta. Elena, Iligan City where they are staying along with hundreds of other evacuees from Marawi City. MindaNews photo by H. Marcos C. Mordeno

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House restores budget of CHR, ERC, NCIP

THE House of Representatives has decided to restore the proposed 2018 budgets of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Energy Regulatory Commission, and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). Rep. Karlo Nograles, House Appropriations Committee chair, in a statement Wednesday, said this de-

velopment unfolded after CHR Chair Jose Luis “Chito” Gascon, ERC Commissioner Geronimo Sta. Ana and NCIP Chair Leonor OraldeQuintayo sought the help of House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas to “act as bridge” between them and Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Nograles said Gascon has agreed to extend their investigations beyond human

rights violations allegedly perpetrated by state agents to also include other groups who victimize members of the police, the military, and even civilians. “The Speaker basically told Chairman Gascon that we are not the enemy. The Duterte government is not the enemy. We are one with the CHR in the fight against See budget, page 11

THE Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections from October to May next year. Senate Bill 1584 was approved with 17 votes, one negative vote by Senator Risa Hontiveros and zero abstention. The bill was authored by Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III and Senator Richard Gordon. Barangay officials would be allowed to continue exercising their functions in a holdover capacity. The bill was approved without the provision that would allow the President to appoint barangay officials. Gordon, sponsor of the bill, said the postponement of the barangay elections would give the police and military forces ample time to address the problem of drugs and to put an end to the Marawi siege. In his sponsorship speech, Gordon said the illegal drug trade has become so rampant that the Bureau of Customs was not spared from being used as the port of entry of illegal drugs. He said the incidents involving the killing of minors involved in drugs are signs of the magnitude of the drug problem in the country. He said elective officials down to the barangay level are involved in illegal drugs and that 49 percent of the barangays are drug-infested - which is enough reason See okays, page 11

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AFP remains committed to democratic principles Friday, September 22, 2017

AS the nation commemorates the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assures the public that it remains committed to complying with all democratic principles. "The AFP passes on its assurance to the people that we abide fully by all the principles of our democratic way of life and that allowing vindictiveness to rule will not be productive," AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said late Wednesday. Padilla also pointed out that the prevailing martial law in Mindanao which was imposed due to the outbreak of heavy fighting in Marawi

IMPROVING BARANGAY GOVERNANCE. Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan's

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period, only 16.6 million were delivered, leaving a huge backlog of 128.3 million pieces of reading materials, Recto said. "Ganoon din sa upuan. Failing grade din. Ang total na napondohan ay 1.323 million na silya hanggang 2015. Ang nabili, 364,670 lang. May balance na halos isang milyon," he lamented. "The said debacle was repeated in 2016. Of the programmed 45,898 furniture sets to be acquired that year, not one was bought," Recto said. "The three-year target beginning 2013 was 27,176 water and sanitation facilities. What's the result? A big fat zero in 2014 and 2015. And a measly four in 2013. Binigyan ka ng pera para sa 27,176 toilets and wash areas, apat lang nagawa," Recto said. The same delays and slippages bugged the repair of classrooms, as DepEd managed to complete less than half of its 45,142 goal from 2013 to 2016. "21,509 lang ang nakumpuni." One key component of the K to 12 curriculum was the teaching of technical and vocational courses, "but sadly of the 455 techvoc labs to be built in 2015, only 249 have so far been completed," Recto said. In 2016, only 19 out of the funded 1,064 tech-voc building were built that year, he added. "Sabi mismo ng Commission on Audit,

must be availed responsibly and must not unduly disturb the peace and the right of others to carry on their lawful business. "We then admonish those participating in such exercises to make sure that they do not unduly impede traffic, ensure they do not destroy public & private property and respect those who do not wish to participate," he added. This is in the wake of President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to declare September 21 as a "National Day of Protest" giving leeway to militant groups and other sectors to take to the streets and air their grievances. (PNA)

State think tank urges policymakers to carefully study federalism proposal

with a federal structure of government have followed. It can be assumed that the federal states that we have today had agreed to adopt a particular federalist structure that would best address their deeply-cherished goals, that of the P4.9 billion alchallenges, and experiences,” lotted for the redesigned he added. technical-vocational high The conference presentaschool program, P2.2 biltions covered topics ranging lion remained unobligated from allocation of functional by end of 2016." responsibilities, taxing pow"Yung sa teacher items ers and management of finanna dapat lagyan, mabagal cial resources, delineation din ang recruitment. Of of territorial boundary of the 55,349 slots for K to 12, states, treatment of local may natira pa na 13,989 as government units, to politiof end of 2016," he said. cal stability of the proposed "Ang resulta, hindi nashift to federalism and its gasta ang P12 billion sa relationship and effects to P21 billion na nilaaan for political parties and politihiring," Recto said. cal dynasties in the country. But the biggest pileup There were also sessions was in classrooms, Recto that delved on concepts of said. "Mga 84,000 ang backcentralization versus delog ng 2015 and prior years. centralization in both the See avoid, page 7 administrative and political spheres including comparisons and key lessons from countries that adopted a federal form of government such as Germany and the United States. The APPC serves as the main activity of the Development Policy Research Month, an annual nationwide celebration led by PIDS every September pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 247. Started in 2015, the APPC aims to convene experts and researchers in the social sciences to flag to policymakers critical issues that must be addressed in the immediate term. It is envisioned to serve as a platform to further bridge research and policymaking, and enhance evidence-informed planning and policy formulaINTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY. Barangay Baluarte residents gather debris tion in the Philippines. into piles for easy identification and tallying. Photo by Chev Duay/MMC.

DepEd needs new procurement 'lesson plan' to avoid failing grade SENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said he feels sorry for his former teacher, Education Secretary Leonor Briones, as the "latter had inherited a culture of underspending and a broken system of procurement which delays the delivery of equipment and books." "The present DepEd leadership assumed office to a huge avalanche of unspent funds," Recto said. "Prior to her assumption, we were regularly regaled with reports on how many classrooms were built, the millions of books bought, the tens of thousands of teachers hired, but it later turned out that there was even zero procurement in these areas," he added. Of the 86,641 lots of Science and Mathematics equipment which were supposed to be delivered from 2014 to 2016, not a single one was bought as of end of 2016, Recto said. The target was to provide 38,622 schools with a complete package of this equipment in 2014, and 33,070 schools in 2015, and 3,490 schools in 2016, but not one of these schools got a complete set, Recto said. In the case of books, of the 179.6 million targeted for procurement for 2015 and 2016, only 84.9 million were bought. Of the 144.7 million books covered by printing contracts during the same

City following the series of Maute Group attacks last May 23, is not the same as the one imposed in 1972. Martial law in Mindanao is being implemented in accordance with existing laws, especially those that pertain to prescriptions and proscriptions relating to human rights. Also, Padilla said the people's right to peaceful assembly is enshrined in the Constitution and the AFP is duty bound to protect this. "It is a right that we are duty bound to protect as part of our mandated duty," he added. But despite being a part and parcel of a democratic way of life, the AFP spokesperson said this right

STATE think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), in its Third Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC) on Tuesday (September 19), urged policymakers to pursue a comprehensive study of the proposed shift to a federal form of government. This year’s APPC, which has the theme “Critical Perspectives on Federalism for Regional Development”, aims to gather different analyses and insights on federalism from the country’s most prominent schozlars and experts of political science, public administration, governance, and public finance. “It is worth recalling our history to remind us why we are all here today. Since the Spanish period, Manila has served as the country’s seat of economic and political power. Some Filipinos, es-

pecially those living in the Visayas and Mindanao, have blamed such concentration of power as the main driver of the uneven development in the country today, and have called for a more even sharing of power, resources and governmental responsibilities,” said PIDS President Gilberto Llanto in his opening remarks. Llanto stressed that it is important for the Philippines to carefully examine the possible implications of shifting to federalism using a multidisciplinary lens and to take into account the country’s political, economic, social, and historical context. “A very important challenge before us in the policy research and academic community is to clarify the policy discourse on federalism. There is not only one model of federalism that countries

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Friday, September 22, 2017

NCCA, XCCA present ‘10th Yamug: Mindanao Historical Injustice’ lecture series

ect under the cultural edu- of the National Indigenous on the Mindanao historical brothers and sisters. injustices experienced by The speakers are North cation program of XCCA Peoples’ Month. See lecture, page 7 (XCCA), will hold “Yamug and this is in celebration This year’s Yamug focuses our Lumad and Muslim 10 - Mindanao Historical Injustice” lecture series on October 7 (8AM to 5PM) at the XU Little Theater. Yamug is a flagship proj-

Report by Wilson J. Hormeguera Photos by Mart Markines

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, through its Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts

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EDITORIAL

The CYNOSURE

Forget Sept. 21: Time to move on The national day of protest has gone by. Did we attain something? Of course, it was one of the most important days for the Filipino. We suggest that the government or Malacañang issue an executive order assigning any month of the year, but Sept. 21 a national day of protest henceforth. The CYNOSURE is not recommending the Sept. 21 as a national day of protest because it would only perpetuate the reminiscence of Martial Law. Why should we allow our lives to be attached to the imposition of Martial Law almost five decades ago? If the Filipino people hate Martial Law, then it is just fitting to write it off in the people’s memory. Let Martial Law keep the records of the military rule.

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After all, aside from the Martial Law’s dark side in the 70s, it has also taught the Filipinos a thousand lessons that propelled the country to what it is today. The problem with celebrating Sept. 21 as a national day of protest is that it would only resurrect the footprints of the late strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos. On the other hand, the celebration would also glorify the late Senator Benigno S. Aquino and those who, actually, contributed to the downfall of the country as one of the most progressive in Asia. Some fanatics might hate the CYNOSURE of disrespecting the Aquinos’ as their hero. Hero? Tell it to the marines! The late Senator was only part of

the country’s political history. If we have to think it over, there are a number of Filipinos who deserved more respect than Senator Aquino. What have the Aquinos’ contributed other than leading the country to oblivion since the late Corazon Aquino was catapulted to power through a revolt of political opportunists and political jackals? Nothing. The truth is the Aquinos, especially the son who became President, have only entrenched their political influence by chopping those who were perceived as a hindrance to their caprices. Remember the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Renato Corona? It was public knowledge that the impeachment of Corona was plotted by Pres. Benigno

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Aquino, III, and his cohorts in Congress. Corona got the ire of Pres. Aquino after the former ordered the distribution of the Hacienda Luisa lots to the landless farmers in Central Luzon. So, what is there to celebrate the Sept. 21 as a national day of protest? Again, nothing. Its celebration simply to perpetuate the memory of the Aquinos. One should remember that the new generation of Pinoys no longer the Aquinos and Marcoses in their quest for a better future. What is, therefore, the most ideal month to celebrate the national day of protest? The CYNOSURE See forget, page 11

CHR cannot determine its own course using LP-tinted eye-glasses

MANY argue in favor of a continual budgetary supALLAN M. MEDIANTE port for the Commission Editor-in-Chief on Human Rights (CHR) as ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ Congress sent it feelers by Managing Editor Executive Editor allocating the Commission with only P1,000 for 2018. MARK FRANCISCO Their argument is based on Lifestyle Editor Article 13, section 17 and GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit 18 of the 1987 Constitution. Motoring Editor Photo Journalist Section 18 reads: PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN “The Commission on Hu Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga man Rights shall have the fol lowing powers and functions: Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING (1) Investigate, on its own or Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor on complaint by any party, AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA all forms of human rights Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant violations involving civil and political rights; (2) Adopt RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO its operational guidelines Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor and rules of procedure, and ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO cite for contempt for viola NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building tions thereof in accordance CELL 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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with the Rules of Court; (3) Provide appropriate legal measures for the protection of human rights of all persons within the Philippines, as well as Filipinos residing abroad, and provide for preventive measures and legal aid services to the underprivileged whose human rights have been violated or need protection; (4) Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities; (5) Establish a continuing program of research, education, ad information to enhance respect for the primacy of human rights; (6) Recommend to the Congress effective measures to promote human rights and to provide for compensation to

victims of violations of human rights, or their families; (7) Monitor the Philippine Government’s compliance with international treaty obligations on human rights; (8) Grant immunity from prosecution to any person whose testimony or whose possession of documents or other evidence is necessary or convenient to determine the truth in any investigation conducted by it or under its authority; (9) Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the performance of its functions; (10) Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law; and (11) Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by

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law.” First and foremost, let us be clear: who gave the CHR its mandate? Clearly, it is not the Liberal Party (LP). But based on the background and actuations of its chief, Chito Gascon, CHR seems to merely give back to LP its debt of gratitude by acting like a lost command fighting against the new administration whose leader has been legitimately elected by the netizens. Good mind, good find (I do not mean to be sarcastic). If CHR is truly See brands, page 5

Think A Minute

How to have it all THINK a minute. There was a rich English Baron named Fitzgerald who had only 1 child, a son. Fitzgerald’s only son was the love and pride of his parents. But when the son was just a boy, his mother died. He and his father became even closer. Meantime, Fitzgerald had become much richer. He collected very expensive, valuable paintings by the famous artists of the world. Then, just 2 years after losing his wife, Fitzgerald’s son became sick and died as a young boy. Before Fitzgerald himself died years later, he carefully wrote his will and instruc-

tions on how his riches were to be handled. He wanted an auction to sell all of his valuable paintings. They were worth millions of dollars, so many rich people from all over Europe came to the auction. Among all the valuable paintings, however, was 1 cheap, poor quality painting by an unknown local artist. It was a painting of Fitzgerald’s only son. Fitzgerald had ordered that this painting of his son be sold first before any of the other expensive paintings. Yet, because it was of such poor quality no one wanted to buy it. Finally, an old servant of Fitzgerald

who had known the son and loved him offered to by the ugly painting for only a couple of dollars. Then, before they continued to sell all the expensive, valuable paintings, the lawyer read out loud from Fitzgerald’s will. Fitzgerald had written: “Whoever buys the painting of my son also gets everything else that I own. The auction is now over.” That old servant who truly loved Fitzgerald’s son got everything! All of Fitzgerald’s valuable art, money, houses, land, the servant got it all! Remember, God said that if we love and live for Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, then

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we also will become God’s children and have all that God has to give us. But you and I must choose to love Jesus and live His way every day, instead of our own way. Jesus said that’s the only way you and I can have it all. So why not become God’s son or daughter today? Simply ask Jesus to take full charge of your heart and way of living, for the rest of your life. Just Think a Minute.

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now part of the government system, it must toe the line or else look for another state to support its incongruent noise and moves. Well, some say that some are going to donate their personal money for the CHR; nevertheless, the Commission and the donors should be aware that this initiative is nothing short of receiving bribes—a punishable crime. The CHR, indeed, is a mandated constitutional body with the above-mentioned functions. But if it derails the efforts of the government, in which it is part, it might as well separate from the government and take its budget from the LP, not the government. Simple. We cannot gloss this: that Gascon visited senator Leila De Lima in her jail while he did not visit other prisoners who might also be persons of interest. Beholding on what is happening, Gascon, who is a former leader of the LP, keeps on hammering and attempts to weaken the drive to fight drugs and criminality, though he himself does not see a bigger picture of the real scourge of our society. He cannot claim a monopoly of divine grace and enlightenment. With his misaligned mindset, he might reinforce the

idea of “democracy”. But in terms of real added value, his office is just a nuisance. In corporate parlance, it becomes a dysfunctional office which a good manager must abolish. Do not fool us into believing that Gascon has no strings; in fact, he uses taxpayer’s money revealing these strings. Political analyst Richard Heydarian may justify the moves of CHR with this statement: “To be crystal clear, the CHR’s mandate is not to protect all citizens, at all times, against all sorts of crimes. With its meager budget and limited personnel, the CHR couldn’t do that even if it wanted to. It is instead the duty of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) — along with a myriad of intelligence and security agencies embedded in the state apparatus — to protect citizens from criminals and terrorists and any threat to public order and safety.” If the content of the above statement is a good interpretation of what CHR’s mandate is, tell us whether any government should waste its effort and resources fighting for every citizen’s safety while allowing one of its branches to discredit such efforts. If this is the meaning of “democracy”, the system might only work for the naïve—and of course, for the beneficiaries of such derailment

Friday, September 22, 2017 of the government’s priorities, no other than the members of a political party. We cannot ignore Article 13, Section 19 of the Constitution: “The Congress may provide for other cases of violations of human rights that should fall within the authority of the Commission, taking into account its recommendations.” So, when the House of Representatives, through Alvarez, pointed out the obvious bias of the CHR because it ignores the victims of criminal activities, it is simply acting on what is within its prerogative. If the House formally legislates its take on human rights violations, it is timely and appropriate based on this constitutional provision. A nation cannot govern effectively if a factious Commission claims to see the big picture when it is not at the helm of the government and its views are myopic and LPtinted at best. The views of Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido-- saying that the CHR acts as a check and balance of the government and should be supported-- can only be feasible in the context of an apolitical constitutional body. Otherwise, the state has unwittingly served for its self-destruction, let alone an utter waste of P678 million CHR budget.

32nd International Coastal Clean-up Day celebration.

Officials/residents of barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro city join in the coastal cleanup in their area on September 16. The said activity was spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) as part of the 32nd International Coastal Clean-up Day celebration with the theme “Sama-sama para sa Karagatan”. (RSCIS #-09-312-2017)

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House TWG to fine tune Clean Air, Solid Waste Management laws The House committee on ecology chaired by Rep. Estrellita Suansing (1st District, Nueva Ecija) on Wednesday approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) that will fine tune House Bill 2286, seeking to amend the Clean Air Act of 1999 and the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. In a hearing, the committee approved the TWG creation to be headed by Rep. Carlos Cojuangco (1st District, Tarlac). The group will tackle a proposal by Rep. Carllito Marquez under HB 2286 to repeal section 20 of the Clean Air Act and some other provisions of the Solid Waste Management Act. The bill seeks to address the urgent solid waste issues in the country that lead to flooding, erosion, landslides, as well as other dangers on landfills and dumpsites confronting people living near them.

The bill refutes the claim that waste incineration is harmful to the environment, and seeks to set up wasteto-energy (WTE) facilities in the country. Marquez cited the need for a new definition to incineration beyond “simple burning.” Under the bill, incineration is characterized as “solid waste treatment process employing hightemperature combustion, equipment of not less than 800 degrees Celsius, for the conversion of solid waste energy for heat and electricity production.” Resource speakers from non-government organizations (NGOs) voiced their concern over emission of toxic or potentially toxic substances such as dioxins, and the sustainability of waste incineration. According to Healthcare Without Harm, incineration of medical waste increases operational costs of medical

facilities and that emissions may pose a threat to public health. Eco-waste Coalition cautioned that HB 2286 runs against the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, while Mother Earth Foundation championed zero-waste models as an alternative to managing waste. Marquez cited figures from Japan and South Korea, countries that employ WTE incineration and have reported dioxin levels below the international standard. He also noted that the average lifespan in these countries have been unaffected by WTE programs. Moreover, he said the measure does not unercut zerowaste models. It is in my belief that if you ban incineration, you are also banning the new, modern technology of converting waste into energy,” See laws, page 11

Xavier Ateneo inks partnership creating ‘Region 10 Water and Sanitation Hub’

REGION 10 WATSAN HUB. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan president Fr. Roberto “Bobby” C. Yap SJ (center) and partner representatives show the signed memorandum of understanding in line with the establishment of the Region 10 Water and Sanitation Hub. Photos by Mart Markines By Wilson J. Hormeguera

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan president Fr. Roberto “Bobby” C. Yap SJ signed along with other partner representatives the memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the Region 10 Water and Sanitation Hub. The ceremony, held on September 18 at Xavier Ateneo, formalizes the creation of Region 10 WatSan Hub for capacity development to enable target municipalities with waterless barangays to access basic water-related services through the Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program, Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities

(ADM), Governance Advocacy and Leadership (GoAL) WASH Programme, and other WatSan governance programs of the country for the period of 2017-2022. “We are glad that Xavier Ateneo is part of this network which works for the waterless barangays of the region,” Yap said. “As a Jesuit university, it is in our mandate to engage the peripheries, which include particularly the waterless barangays, by ensuring that there is access to safe and potable water and the improvement of their sanitation and hygiene conditions,” the Xavier Ateneo leader added. Other members of the hub included the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD)

represented by general manager Engr. Rachel Beja, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) represented by the Northern Mindanao regional director Arnel Agabe, GROUP Foundation represented by Cristina Gamos, Malaybalay City Water District (MCWD) represented by the general manager Juanito Aroa, Safer River Life Saver Foundation represented by Dr Rosalina Huerbana, and Seeway Incorporated represented by Engr. Lecel Sandigan. DILG’s Salintubig Program targets to provide aid and access to water-related services to 455 municipalities and 1,353 barangays — all of which were identified as waterless.

SSS awards Tagum-based MSR as 2017 Best Employee - State-run Social Security System (SSS) hailed a 29-year old Senior Member Service Representative from its Tagum branch as this year’s Best Customer Service Employee in celebration of its 60th anniversary. Above photo shows Shiela Mangubat (second from right), who has been an SSS employee since 2014, receiving the plaque and certificate from Social Security Commission (SSC) Chairman Amado D. Valdez (right), SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc (left) and Civil Service Commission Chairperson Alicia D. Bala (second from left) during the awarding ceremony held at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall in SSS main office in Quezon, City last Sept 8.

Maco, Comval proud with heir new Negosyo Center Barely days after the first anniversary of the first-established LGUbased Negosyo Center in Compostela, Compostela Valley, the municipality of Maco in the same province also opened their own Negosyo Center on September 18, 2017 adjacent with the Maco Municipal Hall building. The Maco Negosyo Center located in a spanking newly renovated building

just behind the municipal building is the fifth Negosyo Center in the province and the first to be established this year. It is now to open to provide services to the local businesses, especially MSMEs. Business registration including DTI Business Name Registration and the LGU Business permit registration are among the frontline services of the Negosyo Center in Maco. Business consultancy, business in-

formation services, and entrepreneurship trainings are also regularly provided. The municipal mayor Maco, Dr. Alvera Veronica Rimando, said that the establishment of Maco Negosyo Center is the fruit of the strong partnership of the local government with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the common See negosyo, page 11

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Add the 22,000 for 2016. Then there's a goal of 47,000 this year. Lahat nito delayed na ang delivery," he said. "The present DepEd management will be hard put in implementing several GAAs' worth of projects. One year appropriations nga lang, hirap na, paano pa kung compounded?" Recto said.

"'Yan yung resulta ng basta gagawa lang ng building or buying list na base lamang sa isang mathematical formula without checking the realities on the ground. Kapag table top ang computation ng central offices na walang validation, aberya talaga ang aabutin," he said. "In fairness to DepEd, there are procurement and auditing laws and regulations, and planning protocols, that need to be changed

Friday, September 22, 2017 or liberalized in order to speed up the delivery of resources," Recto said. R e c to s aid Br iones should not be fazed by these challenges but should focus on crafting and implementing a catch-up plan that will remove procurement blockages and unclog the pipeline of needed books and classrooms. "Otherwise, magre-revert ng pera sa Treasury. In 2015, at least P5 billion

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worth of appropriations ang ibinalik. Ang forecast at the end of the year, baka magBy Edwin Fernandez multi-national firms in North revert ng 21 billion. Huwag Cotabato. naman sana," Recto said. COTABATO CITY -- Heavy Belvis said the rebels were

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C otabato 2nd District Representative Nancy A Catamco (Obo Manobo), Talaandig Datu Victorino Saway, Dr. Rohane Derugongan (Maranao), and peace educator Saturnina “Bebot” Rodil. This lecture series will allow us to understand more of Mindanao’s history through the lenses of the struggles and triumphs of the indigenous peoples. This event is open to the public for free. Certificates of participation will be given to the attendees after the program. For seat reservations, you may contact Margie Madreña through 09120025-350/0906-6752-768 or (088) 853-9800 local 9263.

firefight between soldiers and suspected rebels erupted Wednesday afternoon in a remote village in North Cotabato. Lt. Silver Belvis, speaking for the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion, said Thursday the operation lasted for more than an hour and resulted in the recovery of war materials left by fleeing communist New Peoples’ Army. Belvis said the fighting erupted at around 3 p.m. at sitio Kinampang, Barangay Balite in Magpet, North Cotabato. Civilians alerted the militiamen and the Army’s 39th IB about the presence of 20 to 30 heavily armed rebels in the sub-village. After verification, the Army launched offensive backed by helicopter attacks to flush out the rebels who were reported to be extorting civilians of farm produce. Extortion is one of the fundraising activities the NPA had been using against civilian farmers in remote villages and

under the command of Ronald Sagcaan of Pulang Bagani Group. They all belong to Guerilla Front 53 operating in North Cotabato’s second district. No casualty was reported on government side. Belvis told DXND Radyo Bida in Kidapawan that there were reports of NPA casualties but this has yet to be confirmed. Clearing operations were immediately conducted by Army troops where 15 kilos of ingredients for making improvised explosive devices were found. Belvis said government forces also recovered fragmentation grenades, ammunition and subversive and propaganda materials. The Army has been bracing for counter-attacks from the communist rebels following the recovery of 20 Armalite rifles from the rebels in Kidapawan City last month and the arrest of a ranking NPA leader in Makilala, North Cotabato. (PNA)

R.A. 10172 OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that RHEO HINALAN SAWITAN has filed with this office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error of Child’s Sex/Gender from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in her Certificate of Live Birth who was born on June 28, 1981 whose parents are CARMELINO DOCENOS SAWITAN and LORNA YUANA HINALAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than SEPTEMBER 29, 2017.

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CONTINUING ADVOCACY FOR BSU-ESCs - VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ recently visited SENATOR MIGZ ZUBIRI to seek support for the continued operation of the Bukidnon State University-External Studies Centers (BSU-ESCs) in the Province of Misamis Oriental. After being invited in the House of Representatives Committee on Higher and Technical Education during its 10th Regular Meeting as a Resource Person in connection with the Order of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to close the BSU-ESCs operating in the Province of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon, Vice Governor Pelaez continued in his efforts to prevent the dislocation of more than 6000 students who will be seriously affected by the CHED’s Order. This time, he went on further by bringing his cause to the Senators. Senator Zubiri assured VG Pelaez that he will write an appeal to CHED along with other Senators and take up this concern during the deliberation of CHED’s Budget

BUWAN NG WIKA By Lourdes M. Lovido Madaya Elementary School

Buwan ng Wika ay isa sa mga kaganapan bawat taon sa lahat ng paaralan pagdating ng buwan ng Agosto. Ang pagdiriwang na ito ay kinatatampukan ng ibat-ibang patimpalak ng mga mag-aaral sa paaralan. Noong Agosto 31,2017, ipinadiriwang ng Mababang Paaralan ng Madaya ang Buwan ng Wika na may temang: Filipino, Wikang Mapagbago. Sa umaga ,sinimulan ang pagdiriwang sa isang maikling programa at sinundan ito ng paligsahan ng mga magaaral na may kakayahan sa pagtula,sabayang awit para sa mababang baiting (pre-school, grade I, grade II at grade III), Balagtasan,

Sayawit at sabayang awit para sa mataas na baitang (grade IV, grade V, at grade VI) at ang nagsipagwagi: Sa tula, nasungkit ng grade I ang unang puwesto, pangalawang puwesto ang kinder at ang ikatlong puwesto ay napunta sa kinder pa rin. Sa sabayang awit (mababang baitang)nangunguna ang grade I, pangalawa at ikatlong puwesto ang grade III. Sa sayawit (mababang baitang) nakamit ng grade III ang unang puwesto , pangalawa ang grade II at ikatlong puwesto ang grade I. Sa Balagtasan (mataas na baitang) nangunguna ang grade 4, ikalawa ang grade 6,

Sa sabayang awit, unang puwesto ang grade 6, pangalawa ang grade 4, at pangatlo grade 5. Sa sayawit unang puwesto ang grade 5, pangalawa ang grade 6, pangatlo naman ang grade 4. Pagdating ng hapon sabay na nilaro ng mga mag-aaral at ng mga guro ang larong pinoy, katulad ng luksong tinik, sack race at patintero. Ang Buwan ng Wika ay nagiging isang paalaala ng sariling atin. Ang kaganapan sa buong mghapon sa paaralan ay ngdulot ng labis na kasiyahan sa mga mag-aaral, mga guro at mga magulang na nanunuod sa paligsahan na hindi naikubli ang saya at tawanan sa buong maghapon.

(SGD.) RICARTE T. ACHAS, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Give time to yourself The Gospel of Jesus Christ (September22, 2017-Friday) Luke 11:27-28”But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it: In this gospel a certain woman recognized the mother of Jesus. Saying say, “mother like son.” I believe that the goodness of Jesus inherited from mother Mary. For this

truth, Mary the holy mother of Jesus must be “venerated and respected” by all faithful. But it is contrary to what other denominations are doing because they are attacking Blessed Mary. They made many accusations to Mary. Take note, the closest person to the heart of Jesus is Mary and for this; it is the right move to come to Mary for help

through her powerful intercession for all of us. On the other hand, Jesus said that blessed are you who are always listening to His words. Proverbs 1:33”But he who listens to me shall live securely and will be at ease from the dread of evil. Try to make as a habit in reading this Godly article and in listening to the homily of the priest and in that

way, you will be guided all the times. Give time to yourself to hear and digest the words of God. Do not close your heart because that is the door of your soul. A word of God has a very positive effect in our lives. John 15:3”You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Your inner most being is cleansed by the words of God.

Biblical reflection You are purified by constant listening to the words of God. The stains of your heart, mind and soul is dissolved by the power of the words of the living God. The more you listen; the more you are refreshed and enthusiastic to continue in your daily spiritual fight. Bro. Edcel L. Closas Psalm 107:20”He sent His word and healed them from their dethem, and delivered structions.

GULAYAN SA PAARALAN By Lourdes M. Lovido COORDINATOR Madaya Elementary School

Gulayan Sa Paaralan ( School Vegetable Garden) is a program of the Department of Education aims to address problem of malnutrition and hunger among school children and by this project Gulayan sa Paaralan which serves as the main source of commodities to sustain supplementary feeding. Gulayan sa Paaralan will help people awareness on health and nutritional benefits on household and community. Health and nutrition of the children is one of the factor of poor academic performance in school, high rate of drop outs and cause of absenteeism. Here in Madaya Elementary School to sustain the program, the DepEd

imparted the municipality to be a part and authorized to conduct evaluation and continue to give encouragement by giving special awards to every school to perform their best. So, fortunately we got first place in the municipal level evaluation 2016-2017. Fourth place in the best school garden competition 2011 and 6th rank in the year 2016. Madaya Elementary School Gulayan sa Paaralan was supported by SUMIFRU banana plantation by giving 20 bags of organic fertilizer every year. During brigada Madaya Patrol Base Force, stakeholders, PTA and parents gave all their support to the said project Gulayan Sa Paaralan under the supervision of Madaya School Head Emalinda A. Paciente.

DTI strengthens Luzon coffee industry. Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to bridge various gaps in the supply chain to make the local coffee industry more competitive, the Department of Trade and Industry recently gathered coffee farmers, processors, manufacturers, Regional Council Chairs, national government agencies, and members of the academe from the Island of Luzon for the Luzon Island Coffee Cluster Assembly. The assembly aimed to present the national and localized version roadmap of each region, establish an institutional mechanism of roadmap localization and implementation, and learn about coffee quality standards and market opportunities. National Coffee Coordinator and DTI Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Director Myrna Pablo explained the current situation of the industry, especially the gap between demand and production. “The Philippine coffee production is far from serving coffee consumption of the country. Currently, 90 percent of the demand is imported for about Php 12 billion. The demand is still increasing with expanding consumption based among younger generation and night shift workers. Likewise, coffee shops are increasing, and specialty coffee market is expanding,” Pablo said, adding that while coffee production is almost all over the country, the country’s production is very far from sufficiency. photo supplied

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Cebu Pacific outpaces competition in Manila-Sydney route

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) reports the highest passenger market share on flights between Manila and Sydney, outperforming key competitors servicing the route. Cebu Pacific is the only low-cost carrier with a direct connection between Manila and Sydney, Australia. Based on data from Australia’s Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics’ (BITRE), Cebu

Pacific captured 44% passenger market share of the Manila-Sydney route during the first five months of 2017. The report also highlighted that Cebu Pacific carried a total of 14,039 passengers, up 33% year-on-year. For the entire month of May 2017, a total of 32,017 passengers flew between Manila and Sydney, 11% higher versus May 2016. This brings the total passenger volume to 175,782, up 12% year-on-year.

READ MINDANAO DAILY NEWS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB http://www.mindanaodailynews.com Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES SANNY G. TANGARURANG SR. AND MARIE LUZYL M. NUÑEZ-TANGARURANG,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-084

SANNY G. TANGARURANG SR. AND MARIE LUZYL M. NUÑEZ-TANGARURANG, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on July 10, 1999 at San Fernando, Bukidnon both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at Don Carlos, Bukidnon and Tubod, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for more than thirteen (13) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 10, 1999, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on October 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 7th day of September, 2017. MDN: Sept 8, 15 & 22, 2017

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Meanwhile, CEB’s cargo volume grew 88% between Manila and Sydney, from 505 tons to 950 tons in May 2017 alone, with Cebu Pacific’s cargo services tripling, from 142 tons in May 2016 to 413 tons in May 2017. From January to May 2017, total freight carried reached 4,064 tons; up 54% EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MARCELO W. SAARENAS, who died on January 30, 2015, at Zone 6 Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City; That said deceased left a Motor Vehicle, more particularly described as follows, to wit: MV. FILE NO. :103600000105602, BODY TYPE:JITNEY, YEAR MODEL:2007, MAKE:ISUZU, ENGINE NO.:4BC2-147331, CHASSIS NO.:SPMM-2007126169-C, PLATE NO.:KVU-127; Is the subject of DEED OF ADJUDICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE; That we EMELY G. SAARENAS, TEDDY G. SAARENAS AND MILA SAARENAS ABONITALLA (children) all of legal age, Filipinos, married, and residents of Zone 6 Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines herein after called as the heirs. That the HEIRS are already legal of ages, capacitated, have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to own, possess and/or enter the above-described motor vehicle, hence we therefore settle, partition and/or adjudicated the above-described Motor Vehicle to herself; That we, EMELY G. SAARENAS, TEDDY G. SAARENAS & MILA SAARENAS ABONITALLA do hereby waive, relinquished, and/ or transfer our rights and ownership over the above-mentioned vehicles unto and in favour of our sister, MILA SAARENAS ABONITALLA, in absolute and completely; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Salvador O. Pacana; as per Doc. No. 316; Page No. 62; Book No. XXI; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 15 , 22, & 29, 2017

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from the 2,633 tons carried in the same period in 2016, consistent with increasing bilateral trade and investment relationship between the Philippines and Australia. Cebu Pacific captured the bulk of this growth volume, with 43% cargo market share in May

2017 alone, and 46% from January to May 2017. “The statistics shared by Australia BITRE reflects our commitment to offer the Australian market great value, through efficient and safe travel between Sydney and Manila, at year-round lowest fares. We’re thrilled to see steady results as this maintains our position as the key player on the Sydney – Manila route,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution of Cebu Pacific. “Australia is one of our strongest international performers and we continue to see enormous growth and opportunities in the region. Our increased frequency will allow us to continue to offer Aussie travellers competitive year-round fares, driving tourism to the Philippines,” added Iyog. CEB recently announced increased flight frequency between Manila and Sydney—from its current five times weekly to daily opera-

R.A. 10172 Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Provincial Government of Davao Occidental Municipality of Sta. Maria NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JOEL TUBAT AGUILAR has filed with this Office a petition correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOEL TUBAT AGUILAR who was born on June 04, 1974 at Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur and whose parents are RICHARD AGUILAR and ROSA TUBAT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 24, 2017. (SGD.) EXPEDITO H. FEROLINO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Sept 15 & 22, 2017

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

September 13, 2017 CCE-0031-2017 R.A.10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ROBERT JOY C. STA. ROMANA has filed with this Office a petition for corection of entry in the GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROBERT JOY CUBILLAS STA. ROMANA at Bala, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are ROMEO P. STA. ROMANA and BERNADETH T. CUBILLAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this Office not later than September 28, 2017.

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(SGD.) ANASTACIA B. DENSING Municipal Civil Registrar

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tions beginning December 01, 2017 to January 31, 2018. CEB also offers the most number of seats between Manila and Sydney, Australia. 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 (www.facebook.com/ cebupacificair) pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play. EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF A PARCEL OF LAND WITH SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses MATIAS and EPIFANIA CARTAGENA, who died on June 17, 2000 and May 23, 1998, respectively at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; That the deceased, at the time of his death, left a parcel of land covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-147383 of the Registry of Deeds for the City of Cagayan de Oro located at Baikingon, Cagayan de Oro City and more particularly described as “A parcel of Land (Lot 4559-I, Psd-10-036706 being a portion of Lot 4559, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre), situated in the Barrio of Baikingon, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND (2,000) square meters, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF A PARCEL OF LAND WITH SALE, made and entered into by: EMELIA C. RAUT, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; LUISITA C. PIMENTAL, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; MANUEL C. CARTAGENA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; BENHUR C. CARTAGENA, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; ALANIE C. BALANGAN, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; and JUMABEL C. BAUTISTA, of legal age, married, and a resident of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City all hereinafter referred to as “heirs”; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php100,000) PESOS, Philippine Currency, in hand paid and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to our full satisfaction by ANTONIA B. SAMSON, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to RONNIE T. SAMSON and resident of Zone 1, Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, do hereby, SELL, CONVEY, CEDE, and TRANSFER unto the said ANTONIA B. SAMSON, her’ heirs and assigns, that parcel of land. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Marisse Gay G. Lico-Abalde; as per Doc. No. 217; Page No. 44; Book No. 36; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 8 , 15, & 22, 2017

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GERONIMO M. YURONG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ECENO” to “GERONIMO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ECENO MORALES YORONG who was born on January 11, 1965 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Caridad S. Morales and Bonifacio D. Yurong. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than October 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JESSELITO S. MATIGAS has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ALFREDO” to “JESSELITO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALFREDO SANDOY MATIGAS who was born on December 5, 1957 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Candelaria G. Sandoy and Exequiel C. Matigas. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than October 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ELVIRA L. DELA TORRE has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “GLORIA” to “ELVIRA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GLORIA GISON LACIDA who was born on July 6, 1957 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Juanita Genson and Francisco C. Lacida. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than September 2017.

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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Davao Duterte says son will be killed if involved in drugs

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will have his son killed if drug trafficking allegations against the younger politician are true, and that the police who carry out the hit will be protected from prosecution. Paolo Duterte, 42, this month appeared before a senate inquiry to deny accusations made by an opposition lawmaker he was a member of a Chinese triad who helped smuggle in a huge shipment of crystal methamphetamine from China. President Duterte did not refer to the allegations specifically but reiterated his statement from last year’s election campaign that none of his children were involved in drugs, but they would face the harshest punishment if they were. “I said before my order was: ‘If I have children who are into drugs, kill them so people will not have anything to say’,” Duterte said in a speech on Wednesday night before government workers at the presidential palace in Manila. “So I told Pulong (Paolo’s nickname): ‘My order is to kill you if you are caught. And I will protect the police who kill you, if it is true’,”

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech after meeting recently-released former prisoner of war SPO2 George Rupinta at the Matina Enclaves in Davao City on September 16, 2017, reiterates that he will not back down on his campaign against crime, illegal drugs, and corruption. (Photo by Simeon Celi, Jr./Presidential Photo)

he said. Duterte, 72, won the presidential elections on a brutal law-and-order platform in which he promised an unprecedented campaign to eradicate illegal drugs in society by killing up to 100,000 traffickers and addicts. Since he assumed office in the middle of last year, police have reported killing more than 3,800 people in anti-drug operations while thousands of others have been murdered in unexplained circumstances. Duterte has as president said he would be “happy to slaughter” three million

drug addicts, and described children shot dead in the drug war as “collateral damage”. But he has also repeatedly insisted he has never instructed police to do anything illegal, and that they must only kill in selfdefence. Duterte’s aides have cautioned journalists not to believe everything the president says, sometimes describing his comments as “merely rhetoric” or “hyperbole”. Some opposition lawmakers and other Duterte critics allege he and his See says, page 11

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postpone the barangay elections so the police and the military forces could clean the barangays of the drug menace. Gordon added that he is giving opportunity to the military so they could assure the conduct of clean, orderly and honest barangay elections since majority of the country’s police and military forces are currently assigned in Mindanao to fight terrorist and extremist groups. Comelec: No barangay, SK elections in October in Mindanao The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in Mindanao are postponed while the Martial Law is still in effect. But for Visayas and Luzon, the poll body is still waiting for the final decision of Congress. Comelec XI Director Marlon Casquejo said the postponement was approved by Comelec in an en banc resolution on August 15 following a consultation with local officials last month. According to Casquejo, all barangay and SK officials are in hold-over status. The postponement was considered due to the imposition of martial law. President Rodrigo Duterte has first declared martial law in Mindanao last May 23 until July. The President extended the martial law until the end of December, 2017. All parties have been notified and there was no opposition to delay the elections, which is scheduled in October, Casquejo said during Wednesday’s AFPPNP Press forum at the Royal Mandaya Hotel. The barangay and SK polls will happen only 30 days after martial law will be lifted. C as quej o, howe ver, stressed that Comelec is ready to hold elections if the martial law will be lifted anytime. If martial law ends on December 31, 2017, the elections can take place 30 days after. He said Comelec continues to accept certificates of candidacy. Comelec is also printing official ballots while the list of voters and the board of election inspectors are also ready. Casquejo said there are already three million voters in Davao region. Of the number, 1.2 million voters are in Davao City that already includes SK voters. For Visayas and Luzon, Casquejo said there are conflicting provisions in the bills passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. He cited that the House agreed to the postponement of the barangay and SK elections to May 2018 while the Senate moved for October elections. Another provision is on the status of

the barangay officials. Casquejo said the House moved for hold-over status while the Senate wants to replace the barangay captains in the list of narco politicians. The Senate also gives President Duterte the authority to replace them. Should the House and Senate still fail to agree on conflicting provisions, Casquejo said Comelec is ready for the October elections in Luzon and Visayas. Last week, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 6308 which seeks to postpone the October 23, 2017, barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to the second Monday of May 2018. To reset the synchronized barangay and SK polls, the bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by RA No. 9340, RA No. 10656 and RA No. 10923, which are all related to barangay and SK elections. The bill provides that all incumbent barangay and SK officials shall continue to hold office until the next election is held. The postponement of the barangay and SK elections this year is in support of President Duterte’s call to reset the polls because he does not want those financed by druglords to win. (Lilian C. Mellejor/ PNA)

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all forms of human rights violation but they must start looking also at the violations committed by criminals and insurgents,” Nograles said. Meanwhile, the ERC and the NCIP gave their assurance to the House leaders that they would start taking all the necessary steps to fight graft and corruption and to fulfill the mandate of their respective offices. “The dialogue was very frank but cordial. In the end, the Speaker was magnanimous in his decision and gave the green light to restoring their budget,” Nograles said. The restoration of the budget for the three agencies would be reflected in the final version of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for third reading approval. The House earlier reduced the budget of the three agencies to just PHP1,000 each as lawmakers expressed their displeasure over the offices’ performance. Restoration of CHR budget is ‘people’s win’ Members of the Liberal Party (LP) on Thursday welcomed the decision of the House of Representatives (HOR) to restore the original budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), describing it as “the people’s win.” “The restoration of the CHR budget is the people’s win. It is a win for human rights, for collective action, and for truth and reason,” the LP said in a press statement.

Friday, September 22, 2017 LP said the restoration of the CHR budget on Wednesday was timely, noting that it was a celebration of victory a day before the 45th year of the declaration of martial law on Thursday. The party added that there was a great number of Filipinos that expressed their outrage against what they described as a “jarring decision” of the House to grant the CHR a measly budget of PHP 1,000. “Thousands of citizens called, emailed, tweeted, messaged their representatives asking for an explanation of their vote,” the LP said. Moreover, the party said many, including young people, emailed their senators asking for support against the budget cut. Senators also expressed their opposition and vowed to correct the unacceptable appropriation. “All these combined pressured the Lower House to restore the budget of the CHR,” the LP said. “This is how democracy works. This is People Power, millennial version in the age of social media,” the party added. The House earlier reduced the budget of the three agencies to just PHP1,000 each as lawmakers expressed their displeasure over the o f f i c e s’ p e r f o r m a n c e . Originally, the CHR has a proposed 2018 budget of PHP649.484 million. Meanwhile, the House also restored the budgets of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) which were also earlier defunded with a PHP 1,000 budget. (PNA)

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monitored at the entry and exit points for security purpose. Sayadi ordered the tagging of all boats, passenger vessels or fishing boats with numbers and identification marks. Members of the Joint Task Force Kutawato, composed of military and police units will man the boat docks. The task force was launched early this year to

help secure the city from lawless elements, kidnappers and terrorists operating in Maguindanao. (PNA)

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said Marquez. Government agencies that expressed their support for the bill include the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), National Solid Waste Management (NSWM), Quezon City Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department and Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The Climate Change Commission (CCC) decided not to comment on the bill until a study on emissions has been done. Industry associations were split in their support for the bill. The Federation of Philippine Industries and the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. endorsed the proposal, though the latter stated that the public needs to be educated on how to efficiently utilize energy produced by WTE programs. Group Novotech Automation Corporation asserted that it does not need waste incineration as it has non-burn technologies to address waste management. Meanwhile, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines stated it has no official position on the bill, though it noted that WTE has continued to grow steadily in Canada. (30) CMBE

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of strengthening the business sector in the locality. She added that the establishment of Maco Negosyo Center is a clear indication that the business sector is one of the priority sectors of the LGU in its thrusts of attaining the development goals in the municipality. This year also saw the institutionalization of the Business Chamber of Maco after a collaborative effort between LGU Maco, DTI and the provincial government of Comval. Atty. Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque, DTI Compostela Valley Provincial Director,

said that the significance of the Negosyo Center in Maco do not end in the establishment of it alone but in the performance of its function in delivering services to the entrepreneurs. Balleque added that while Negosyo Center in Maco is certainly among the most striking Negosyo Center established so far, it could also be the best Negosyo Center if it can sustain operations and perform its function with the best it could be offer. DTI Comval has established 4 LGU-based and 1 DTI-based Negosyo Centers since 2015. After the successful launching of Maco Negosyo Center, another 3 LGU-based NCs are targeted to be established this year in Pantukan, Maragusan, and Laak towns. KimEvangelio/ DTI Comval

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family have long been involved in corrupt activities dating back to the president’s two-decade reign as mayor of the southern city of Davao. Duterte denies all allegations of corruption, and insists he is an anti-graft crusader who lives a humble lifestyle. In this month’s senate hearing, the opposition lawmaker said Paolo Duterte, who is vice mayor of Davao, and the president’s sonin-law were involved in a criminal syndicate called the “Davao Group”. The pair denied any wrongdoing. AFP

of view, a strong economy means a stronger value of the country’s currency in the international market. Thus, even if the country’s employment rate would reach the mark of 94 percent against the population of the unemployed, the country’s 110 million people could hardly feel it. It is always held that the benchmark of the country standard of living is the accessibility of the people to the basic social needs – health, shelter, and food. However, with a growing inflation, the purchasing power of the Philippine peso is getting prohibitive. This is the primary reason why a Php 100.00 bill could now only buy a two kilo of rice. Thus, if this country wants to move forward, it must work on strengthening its economic fundamentals than focusing on politics. The CYNOSURE believes that toning down the celebration of the Sept. 21 into like any ordinary day would provide the Filipinos better grasp of the country’s future. The annual celebration of the Sept. 21 as a national day of protest would only open the windows of destructive political protests. Whereas, the celebration of the national protest day on Labor Day in May would give the Filipinos an opportunity to ponder on the state of the nation’s economy and the promise of the future. -0Email reaction/comments: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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OBITUARY ROSARIO NIETES DINERO, who passed away in the Grace of Our Lord on Sept. 8, 2017. Her body now lies in state in her residence in Wao, Lanao del Sur. Internment on Sept. 23, 2017 at Wao Public Cemetery. Her surviving heirs Letecia, Roger, Edgar, Evelyn, Domingo and Grandchildren request the pious repose of her soul.

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DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JULIA E. MANZANO CASENO.R10-EV-PUJ 2017-09-2083 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: COGON MARKET TO BULUA AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 28, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicants(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(s) 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 require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 20th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan to train 130 farmers

Last September 12, the SM Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers Training Program was launched in Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro. The project aims to empower farmers through the seasonlong training on improved and doable agricultural technology. About 130 small scale farmers from neighboring barangays such as Bugo, Puerto, Agusan, Indahag

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and Balubal will undergo the 12 training sessions to be conducted by Harbest Agribusiness Corporation. SM Foundation has already implemented 153 Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers Training projects nationwide for the past 10 years. It is a tripartite program funded by SMFI with the support of the City Government of Cagayan de Oro and Department of Agriculture.

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SM Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers’ Training Launch in Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro with Mayor Oscar Moreno and SM Assistant Vice President Cristie Angeles.