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Anti-hazing bill also covers brgy, high school fraternities

More Mindanao ecotourism zones soon

The House committee on tourism has approved several measures declaring various areas in Mindanao as ecotourism zones. The bills passed at the committee level are as follows: House Bill (HB) 4711 authored by Rep. Francisco Jose Matugas II (1st District, Surigao del Norte), for Siargao and Bucas Grande Island in Surigao del Norte; HB 4946 for the Malubal Falls in Zamboanga Sibugay and HB 4979 for the Cave in Underground Tipan Cave also in Zamboanga Sibugay, both authored by Rep. Ann Hofer (2nd District, Zamboanga Sibugay). HB 4711 mandates the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to make an inventory of the existing flora and fauna in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands which shall be the basis of a master plan that will be developed for the said ecotourism site. The declaration of said areas as ecotourism zones is expected to boost local government income, generate earnings from foreign exchange, and create employment opportunities for the people residing in the area. The bills also mandate the establishment of ecotourism councils and the development of master plans for the respective areas. Meanwhile, the committee also approved House Bill No. 4526 or “An Act Declaring the Province of Palawan as the Cruise Ship Capital of the Philippines and for Other Purposes.” Declaring the Palawan as such “would create a favourable image of the country in the international community, thereby strengthening the country’s attraction as a tourism destination,” said the bill’s proponents.

BARANGAYS and schools must be on alert against frats that resort to hold-ups of PUVs as initiation rites. House Committee on Public Information Chair and Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Bernadette Herrera-Dy who is the principal author of House Bill 3467 or the Revised Anti-Hazing Law, says that fraternities and sisterhoods at the grassroots levels of barangays and neighborhoods are also covered by the Anti-Hazing Bill. The definition of hazing in my House Bill 3467 focuses on the acts committed against the victim. It does not matter where the hazing is committed, as long as it is within the country and any place where Philippine laws apply. In HB 3467 states that organizations covered include, but are not limited to, fraternities, sororities, and clubs. The schools mentioned in HB 3467 include any school in the country. HB 3467 is pending in the House Committee on Justice where HB 2560, HB 3731, and HB 3963 also are and will be consolidated into one bill. TV news and viral videos of street gangs have been recent cause for serious concern aside from the fraternities involving college students. HB 3963 tasks local government officials, especially the barangays to be vigilant vis-a-vis fraternities and gangs in their areas of jurisdiction. HB 3963 has three sections (Sections 8, 9, and 10) which are about the registration and monitoring of comunity-based fraternities. Out-of-school youth and students in junior high school and senior high school are especially prone to invites from frats

and gangs. Barangay and school principals must work together and apply their child protection policies effectively and pro-actively. They must be on the alert against frats and gangs that get involved in illegal drugs or resort to hold-ups of taxis and jeepneys as initiation rites for neophytes.

Neighborhood frats and gangs can also be used by organized crime engaged in human trafficking, illegal drugs, and prostitution of children and teenagers. Crime syndicates are well aware of the minimum age of criminal responsibility stated in the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. The link between

neighborhood frats and gangs and juvenile crime is a clear and present danger to our communities. Effective implementation of the consolidated Anti-Hazing measure in the House when it becomes a law will be another way for government to reduce crime in our, schools, streets and near our homes.

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ComVal conducts Family Development Session C ompostela Valley Province -- A two-day Family Development Session (FDS) was initiated by the provincial government through the Provincial Health Office (PHO) on September 17, 2017 at Barangay Concepcion, Maco. With a total of 106 attendees, the activity aims to impart knowledge to the parents of the Adopta-Child beneficiaries about

responsible parenthood, family planning method, proper food preparation and the importance of drinking milk for children. According to Amado Cortes from PHO, the FDS is in relation to the upcoming culmination activity of the 7th batch of adopt-a-child beneficiaries this coming September 26, 2017. This is to help the parents in sustaining the nutritional

DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio named a retired judge to lead the local peace talks with the communist armed group operating in the city. Duterte-Carpio bared Wednesday she has asked retired judge Ridgway Tanjili to chair the Davao City Local Peace Committee (LCPC), which will be composed of City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) head Ma. Luisa Bermudo, Lawyer Eliza Lapeña from the City Legal Office, Captain Joselito Areja of Barangay Malabog, Davao

City Archbishop Romulo Valles, representative from the private sector, and two other consultants. Tanjili, who was appointed judge by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in early 2000, is a law graduate at the Ateneo de Davao University and a graduate of Master in Public Administration. Tanjili headed the Public Attorney’s Office-Davao for 16 years before he headed the Regional Trial Court Branch 15. The city mayor also said

balance of their child. Adopt-a-child is primarily funded by the capitol employees who aim to help undernourished kids. This is another “bayanihan”inspired program started by former governor and now Senior Board Member Arturo Uy and has since been adopted by Gov. Tyron Uy. The employees voluntarily pool their resources together to help children who are

nutritionally inadequate because of poverty, poor sanitation and poor health seeking behavior. The recent adopt-a-child beneficiaries consist of those whose weight failed to attain the normal weight after undergoing the Kusina ng Kalinga Program, which is another health and nutrition program of the province. “Daghang salamat ani

The Provincial Health Office conducted a two day Family Development Session. This activity aims to impart knowledge to the parents of adopt-a-child beneficiaries on September 17, 2017 at Maco, Compostela Valley Province. (reynaldo renoblas//ids comval)

Ex-judge to lead local peace talks with Reds in Davao See conducts, page 11

See lead, page 11

Misuari posts bail for graft, malversation raps

Photo by Paul Palacio, ABS-CBN News DAVAO CITY – Executive Judge Emmanuel Carpio issued the release order of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chieftain Nur Misuari after posting bail on Tuesday in connection to the graft and malversation charges before the Sandiganbayan. Misuari is facing two

counts of graft and two counts of malversation for the alleged anomalous purchase of education materials when he was the governor of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao in 2000. Misuari reportedly spent P115 million for educational materials, but were not delivered to intended recipients. The antig r af t c ou r t has ordered police authorities to arrest Misuari early this month. It has set the bail at PhP200,000 to PhP460,000 each for malversation through falsification charges, and PhP30,000 each for graft. Misuari posted a cash bond of P460,000. Misuari is in Davao City and met with President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday night at the Matina Enclaves. PNA

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, Public Attorney’s Office Chief Dr. Persida Rueda-Acosta and the attendees of the 6th Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Accredited National Convention of Public Attorneys at the Tent City in Manila Hotel on September 18, 2017. (Photo by Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo)

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio opposes transfer of Davao Police to Caloocan DAVAO CITY— “I think there are many equally qualified and competent cops in Luzon. They should not re-assign our policemen because Davao City is a very sensitive city.” This has been the message of Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio following the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) announcement of its plan to transfer several Davao cops to Caloocan City due to the series of allegedly anomalous operations several Caloocan policemen got themselves into.

The mayor noted it’s better to have many policemen in Davao City as the President frequently visits the area. “The city is in very sensitive position because the President lives here. It’s too difficult to maintain the security and hold it together if we always transfer men,” said Mayor Sara. Mayor Sara also called on PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to release their data on the number of deaths in the government’s See opposes, page 11

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TANDAG City--The overall champion in last Sunday’s 1st Tandag Triathlon competition collapsed just as he crossed the finish line of the grueling race, but got back on his feet shortly after when the rescue team

immediately administered medical care. The 25-year-old Juanito “Jongjong” Mahinay, an elite triathlete from Tagum City in Davao del Norte, clocked in at 1:53:58 for the 1.5km swim, 40km bike

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and 10km run. Meanwhile, Bukidnon’s Feelin “En” Torres won in the women’s category. “I prepared myself for this event. I trained hard enough and it paid off,” Mahinay said Mahinay was trailed behind by Jonard Saim from

General Santos City with a time of 1:55:17 seconds. Emmanuel Commendador settled in the third spot with his 1:55:24. In the women’s division, the 29-year-old Torres, who hails from Maramag, Bukidnon, captured the championship crown after

completing the three sports discipline with a total time of 2:29:31. “I was expecting to have a smooth swim even though I had an having an injury in my right elbow. But to my surprise, it was more of a dolphin diving and running,” she said. Torres said the climbs in the bike route were “a bit of a challenge.” She added it was very hot and humid during the run stage of the race, but was happy she was able to maintain her target pace. “Overall, it was

a great race,” Torres said. Torres was followed by Hana Diwana Geslaga who finished at 2:42:45. Third was Leslie “Love” Herrero at 2:54:07. Herrero could have garnered second place if not of the double flat tire during the bike leg. “I thought I’ll be out of the race. Good thing was there were two good Samaritans from team TriSur who helped me fix my double-flat tire,” she said. (Roel N. Catoto / MindaNews)

XU-GLI conducts barangay health governance training By Wilson J. Hormeguera Contributor

PROVIDING WATER SERVICES. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan president Fr. Roberto “Bobby” C. Yap SJ says he is glad that Xavier Ateneo forms part of this network to provide aid and access water services for waterless barangays of the region.

PIDS, ERIA team up to hold public symposium on ASEAN economic pillar

To enhance understanding of the economic pillar of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and Jakartabased Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a public symposium on ASEAN Economic Integration and Nation Building in Manila on Thursday, September 21. The event is part of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN. It seeks to increase the public’s awareness and appreciation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and East Asia’s economic integration, as well as draw insights and recommendations on how to strengthen and move the AEC into 2025 and beyond. According to PIDS President Gilberto Llanto, the establishment of the AEC in 2015 was a major step toward achieving a competitive and robust economic environment in the region. Citing the AEC Blueprint, Llanto said the main goal of the AEC is to “create one of the largest single-

market economies in the world and to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, and professionals among the ten member states”. “The AEC has a huge potential to usher economic progress in both the regional and global landscapes. With the integration of more developed countries with less advanced nations, we see a brighter future for the ASEAN,” said Llanto. Under the AEC Blueprint, the economic integration will benefit businesses and individuals alike. For investors, the same incentives will be available to them regardless of which ASEAN country they operate in, and they will have access to larger markets and benefit from higher trade flows and fewer trade barriers. On the other hand, it will open job opportunities for individuals, increase supply and demand of workspaces, and promote competition as a result of the establishment of more small and medium enterprises and multinational companies. Llanto explained that

in order to realize a stable economic community in the region, ASEAN economies should promote the digital economy, pool resources to build the infrastructure they need, facilitate trade, and support each other’s rising, expanding consumer markets. “We have the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) that provide a framework for increasing intra-regional trade and investments. This allows us to negotiate as a bloc with the larger trading economies. In the long term, we envision an ASEAN Economic Community that will provide a strong driver for growth both in the region and global settings,” Llanto said in his opening remarks. The symposium featured a series of panel discussions on AEC and nation building; liberalization, facilitation, good governance, and cooperation issues toward AEC 2025; and opportunities, challenges, and way forward for East Asian integration. Panelists and speakers were prominent academics, researchers, and high-ranking government officials as

well as key ASEAN Secretariat officers. The one-day symposium was attended by nearly 200 participants from government agencies, private institutions, civil society organizations, and academe. The AEC is one of the three pillars under the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. It is aimed toward achieving the vision of having an AEC by 2025 that is highly integrated and cohesive; competitive, innovative, and dynamic; with enhanced connectivity and sectoral cooperation; and a more resilient, inclusive, people-oriented, people-centered community that is integrated with the global economy ASEAN was created in 1967 with five initial member-states including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. This year, the Association, which is composed of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam, celebrates its golden anniversary.

THE Xavier UniversityGovernance and Leadership Institute (XU-GLI) conducted the first module of the Barangay Health Leadership and Governance (BHLG) training course from September 11 to 13 in Initao, Misamis Oriental. The BHLG Module 1 training was aimed at ensuring leadership accountability on barangay health issues and concerns, activating the Barangay Health Board as a governance structure for health, strengthening multi-stakeholder participation, and coming up with measures to address "Three Delays" of maternal and child deaths. The participants were barangay chairpersons, barangay councilors for

health, barangay nutrition scholars, presidents of barangay health workers, and barangay center nurses from Cagayan de Oro City (barangays Agusan, Cugman, Gusa, Lapasan, and Puerto). “This training course has made us realize that we need to strengthen governance at the barangay level in order to better address health issues in our localities,” shared Barangay Gusa chairman Marlo Tabac. This training formed part of the three-module Barangay Leadership and Governance Program of Cagayan de Oro City Health Office, in partnership with the Office of the City Mayor and Xavier Ateneo's Governance and Leadership Institute.

Modern tech vs wanted persons, lawless elements By Edwin Fernandez PNA

COTABATO CITY -- Security measures in the city have improved with the acquisition of a high technology gadget that could identify lawless elements and wanted persons, officials said. Officers and men of Joint Task Force Kutawato, a police-military unit tasked to ensure safety of city residents against lawless elements and crime offenders, including those involved in illegal drugs, are now equipped with Facial Recognition System (FRS). Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi personally turned over the equipment to Colonel Jesus Sarsagat, Task Force commander during simple

ceremonies held at the unit’s headquarters. The equipment is capable of identifying faces of law offenders, wanted terrorists and lawless elements when they are in the city or passing by Army and police checkpoints. Present during the turnover ceremony were National Intelligence and Coordinating Agency (NICA-12) Director Everly Tajanlangit, 5th Special Forces Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel James Uri and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-ARMM) Director Juvenal Azurin. See lawless, page 11

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Surviving without cellphone? I remember the time, when one of my first Japanese friends kept on complaining, why I didn’t operate a cellphone. Believe me, during that time, sometime in 2000 or 2001, I was even typing my articles on an old typewriter from Germany. My Japanese friend then bought me a computer - and a cellphone! Some other friends congratulated me: “Welcome back to the world!” Last Sunday, I really got mad. Attending mass, I observed a family (father, mother, boy and girl) keeping on using their cellphones during almost the whole ongoing mass. Heaven forbid! Even, while falling inline receiving the holy communion, the father kept on texting and browsing in Facebook. Step by step. Just in front of me! Heaven forbid! Guys, why are you

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three. Ok lang, as long it keeps my business running. Again, I am not available 24/7! I am sorry, I am not! But then it happened! I thought I have lost my cellphone. I got panic lossing all my important connections. This “thing” really got a special meaning for me. And here we are: not only for business. Just even for a short “Hi - kumusta ka?” I really felt lonely! A couple of hours later, I found IT. Misplaced somewhere in the bathroom under a towel in silent mood. Four miscalls (yipee!), several text messages. Not only “Hi - kumusta ka?” A special evening meeting had to be confirmed... .I only got one big problem. I need a translator, if the words of text messages indeed go weird. Allow me to quote Philippine Star columnist Igan

Klaus Doring

D’Bayan, who wrote a couple of years ago: “We don’t speak like Hamlet any more. Most of us speak Taglish and write in Filipinzed English. And while holding a mobile phone, we type ‘2b or not 2b’. And that’s supposition!” Btw (‘by the way’), during night time, I turn off my cellphone. How about you? And, I really get mad, if my students keep on using their “machine” during class.... . +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

Gatchalian, Zubiri must try harder re: hazing

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Train the child in the way he should go, and he will ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ never depart from it even Managing Editor Executive Editor if he grows old…” (Proverbs 22:6, the Holy Bible). MARK FRANCISCO -oooLifestyle Editor GATCHALIAN, ZUBIRI, GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit SHOULD TRY HARDER Motoring Editor Photo Journalist RE: HAZING: Truly, I ap PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN preciate the moves of Sena Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga tors Sherwin Gatchalian and Miguel Zubiri to outlaw Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING hazing in fraternities and Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor sororities in the Philippines, AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA but, as usual, these moves Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant are simple knee-jerk, and mere “pa-pogi points”, re RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO actions that will not really Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor mean anything and will not ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO really not be beneficial to NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building anyone. CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 I hope Gatchalian and Zubiri should try to be more CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Legal Counsel

still attending mass? Later on, the children kept on playing video games... . Sometimes, I observed (business-)people operating with two or even more cellphones at the same time. Even while taking lunch in a restaurant. I asked them: “How did you survive doing business before without these units?” Believe me or not. The answers have been mostly: I really don’t know! Doing business nowadays without a cellphone? Even in very private life? Many people can’t imagine it anymore. I can! Though Philippines’ cellphone companies really provide us with the widest distribution and the broadest coverage to very affordable charges. I really enjoy, for example, the unlimited call experience - just to mention one. But, not at any time! Two handsets or even

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creative in their thinking, especially because they have so many assistants who are paid to do the thinking for them in the Senate, and come up with something more meaningful to address the problems of this country, hazing in school fraternities and sororities included. The fact is that, we all know that outlawing hazing will not stop hazing, in much the same way that outlawing plunder, graft and corruption, and even drug trafficking, and even imposing stiff penalties against them, did not stop any of these crimes from being committed. On the contrary, it would appear that more of these crimes

got committed more often after they were in fact outlawed officially. -oooLAWMAKERS SHOULD PROBE WHY STUDENTS WANT TO JOIN FRATERNITIES: What I want to see Gatchalian and Zubiri aspire for, therefore, insofar as hazing is concerned, is digging deeper into why students still venture into fraternities and sororities despite knowing that a physical test---some call it the “torture test”---must have to be hurdled by them first before they are accepted as “brothers” or “sisters” of those who treated them as enemies of the highest order in the first instance. Gatchalian and Zubiri

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must be interested to know if this desire to join fraternities and sororities which are, in reality, glorified street gangs, is fanned by an unhealthy family life---either because the fathers and the mothers are separated and are no longer living with the child, or because of some other serious family problems that make physical initiations more appealing than family relationships. In other words, what Gatchalian and Zubiri must exert all their efforts into is this: finding ways and means to strengthen family ties among Filipino families See hazing, page 11

Think A Minute

What’s Your Type? Think a minute… It’s been said there are two types of people in the world: Those who come into a room and say, ‘Here I am!,’ and those who come in and say, ‘Ah, there you are!’ Two very different approaches. One says, “Look at me! I want attention!” The other says, “Tell me about yourself.” One attitude says, “I’m the important one.” The other says, “You’re the important one.” You know, if you want to be the happiest you can be. If you want to live a rich, successful, satisfying life—then live to give and

serve others. Dr. Albert Schweitzer said that how happy we are depends on how much we live for others. In fact, the one word that is the secret to success and the highest level of living is the word “others.” But if we’d rather have a small, empty, boring life, then we can think only about ourselves and what we need and want. The problem with this self-centered kind of living is that even though we get and keep everything for ourselves, we’re never completely satisfied or happy; so we don’t make others happy either.

Even God Himself said that He did not come into the world to be served, but to serve others—even to the point of giving His own life for our wrongs, since He Himself had no wrongs to die for. Jesus Christ was constantly helping, healing, comforting, counseling, and forgiving others. He lived, died, and came back to life all for others. And even now, He is constantly praying for others, which includes you and me. Jesus Christ became a human being to show us how to be happy and live successfully by living for others. He

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explained that it’s only when we give and share our life with others that we ourselves can finally be happy and satisfied. So this Christmas, why don’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for all your wrongs and living for yourself. Then ask Him to help you start living His right, successful way: to serve, help, and give to others. You‘ll be the happiest one for it. Just Think a Minute…

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Finance Asia declares BDO the Best Bank in PH

BDO Unibank has once again been named the Philippines’ best bank by Hong Kong-based financial publication Finance Asia. At the recently concluded Finance Asia Country Awards for Achievement 2017, Finance Asia attributed the recognition to BDO’s stellar financial performance in 2016, as well as the aggressive expansion of its branch network and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) presence all over the country. “Our best bank in the Philippines this year is BDO Unibank, which delivered record 2016 earnings on the back of strong results from its core businesses,” said Finance Asia, which has given the said award to the Bank numerous times in the past. “BDO continued its branch build-out to broaden customer reach in underserved areas. BDO’s

network now includes more than 1,100 branches and over 3,600 ATMs. Most of its branch openings were outside Metro Manila as the bank is now targeting fast growing secondary and tertiary cities.” In 2016, BDO posted a record net income of P26.1 billion—in line with its earnings guidance—from P25 billion in 2015. Finance Asia has also recognized two of the bank’s subsidiaries–BDO Private Bank and BDO Capital & Investment Corp.—as the Best Private Bank, and Best Investment Bank and Best Equity Capital Markets House, respectively. “BDO Private Bank is the only onshore private banking-focused institution offering companies comparable services to offshore private banks,” the Hong Kong-based publication See declares, page 11

ComVal to hold 11th BSP Comval Council Jamboree and Kab-O-Rama

DENR 10 CELEBRATES 2017 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP.

People’s participation. Residents of barangay Puerto and students from Puerto National High School and other stakeholders take time to join the clean-up along the coastal areas during the 32nd International Coastal Clean-up celebration on September 16 in Cagayan de Oro City.. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 spearheaded the activity in the city. (RSCIS, PR No. 09-307-2017)

Senior Citizen, PWD discount now available on all Cebu Pacific booking systems September 22, 2017—The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), has implemented the 20% discount, on top of the exemption from the 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT), on airfare for Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across all its booking systems. That means that bookings of Cebu Pacific flights by eligible Senior Citizens and PWDs, whether done via ticket office, online via the CEB website, or through the CEB mobile app, now reflect the applicable discounts on the base fare for flights within the Philippines. The 20% airfare discount and 12% VAT can be availed by all Filipino Senior Citizens and PWDs. For bookings made through the website or mobile app, the passengers need to input

their details, including their date of birth or the number stated on their identification cards (Senior Citizen Card or PWD card). The total amount discounted can be found both on the ‘booking summary’ portion of the website, as well as the ‘fare breakdown’ or ‘payment details’ portion of the itinerary receipt. The discount extended to Senior Citizens and PWDs only covers airfare, and does not cover ancillary services such as food, baggage allowance and seat selection. Upon check-in, passengers who availed of the discount are required to present their Senior Citizen ID issued by the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA); or PWD ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA). In lieu of these, they may show

other valid governmentissued IDs that reflect their nationality and birthdate such as Passport, Driver’s License, Voter’s ID, SSS/ GSIS ID, PRC Card, Postal ID, PWD ID issued by the Office of Persons with Disability Affairs (PDAO) or the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO/MSWDO) of the place where the PWD resides, or their Transportation Discount Fare Identification Card issued by the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP). “Through this system upgrade, we hope to be able to better serve the travelling public and make it easier for our Senior Citizens and PWDs to avail of the discounts. We also recognize the efforts of the House See booking, page 11

The Provincial Government of Compostela Valley, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepED) and Boy Scouts of the Philippines, prepares for the upcoming 11th BSP Comval Council Jamboree and Kab-O-Rama on September 27 – October 1, 2017 to be held at the back of the provincial capitol. To encourage more students to join the activity, Governor Tyron Uy allowed the students to wear the Type C uniform instead of the usual Type B uniform. Unlike the usual uniform, the type C uniform only consist of white t-shirt, short pants uniform and BSP neckerchiefs – making it less expensive. He also implemented the mandate of the council to conduct a free school-based Boy Scout encampment for those who cannot join the provincial jamboree. With the theme, “Growth

and Stability,” this year, is by far has the highest number of delegates in the history of ComVal’s Provincial Jamboree. A total of 2,600 boy scouts are expected to participate in the event. Some of the activities include Fancy drill, SubCamp Campfire, Dawn Peace Walk, Three Legged Race, Skinning the Snake

and Challenge Valley. According to Mr. Marjun Dawan, BSP Council Scout Executive of ComVal, the participants of the Provincial Jamboree will be the official delegates of Comval in the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree in Tagum City on Nov. 27 – Dec 2, 2017. (Sheldane Mahinay // IDS ComVal)

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Japan supports PH’s inclusive, innovation-led, industrial strategy

As part of the continued cooperation between the Philippines (PH) and Japan (JP), Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez met his Japanese counterpart, Economy, Trade, and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko in a bilateral meeting held on 9 September 2017 at the sidelines of the Philippine hosting of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Pasay City. The meeting commenced with a turnover of “Japan’s Inputs Towards the Formulation of Industry Vision of the Philippines,” an industrial development scenario for PH under the Philippines-Japan Industrial Cooperation Dialogue, which will contribute to the finalization of PH’s inclusive, innovation-led, industrial strategy (i3s). “This will help the Philippines fine-tune its inclusive and innovation-led industry strategy, as well as contribute to the realization of the government’s vision of no one left poor,” said Sec. Lopez. Industry cooperation initiatives will enable PH to take advantage of JP’s expertise and experience as PH adopts these in the local industry setting. Further improvements to PH’s i3s will help upgrade local industries, allow them to better participate in global value chains, and create more, better, and higher value jobs for Filipinos. PH also expressed its support to JP’s proposal on the introduction of rules in e-commerce and internet protocol (IP). Substantive discussions

City Council invites PUV drivers, operators to a seminar

Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez met his Japanese counterpart, Economy, Trade, and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko in a bilateral meeting held on 9 September 2017 at the sidelines of the Philippine hosting of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting.

were also held on improving market access for top PH exports through the General Review of the PhilippinesJapan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) during the scheduled 6thJoint Committee Meeting this September, as well as on exerting utmost efforts to achieve substantial outcomes for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement under the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship this year. Minister Seko raised the potential effects of public

enterprises under RCEP to small and medium enterprises. Sec. Lopez said that these issues must be monitored to ensure that industries are protected. PH thanked JP for its willingness to meet for the PJEPA Joint Committee Meeting, which has prime importance to move forward with the discussions on tariff preferences, particularly for products of interest to PH such as bananas, mangoes, and pineapples. PH also conveyed its intention to join the Trans-

Pacific Partnership (TPP). As an update to the status of TPP, JP shared that two negotiating rounds have been concluded between JP and Australia and both are scheduled to meet for the third time. JP is confident that the agreement in principle will be established by November. Trade deals are expected to further boost economic and trade relations with JP, which was PH’s 2nd biggest trading partner, top export market, and 2nd largest import supplier in 2016. In

Palay production ups 36 % for 2nd qrtr- NEDA By MARK FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Palay production in the second quarter of this year increased by 36.8 percent, reaching 136,331 metric tons. According to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) during the release of their regionwide quarterly report yesterday, the surge was largely due to the government’s hybrid seeds intervention. The usage of fertilizer

through the Plant Now Pay Later scheme contributed to Northern Mindanao’s palay production growth, chief regional economic specialist Clark Cañete said. With this, Region 10’s total stocks as of July 1 was placed at 1.3 million sacks or 32.6 percent lower for the same period last year. It was estimated to last 46 days based on the region’s daily rice consumption of 28,420 sacks. Meanwhile, corn farmers were able to fully recover

from the ill effects of El Niño and harvested 66,163 metric tons from July to August 2017. Clarete attributed the increase to the farmers’ use of modern open pollinated variety of both white and yellow corn seeds. Meanwhile, coconut byproducts exported during the same period increased by 4.95 percent to 121,978 metric tons. They are in the form of activated carbon, coconut chemicals, coconut oil, coconut cream, coconut milk powder, coconut peat,

coconut shell charcoal, coconut water, copra cake, dessicated coconut, toasted coconut, fresh young nut, reduced fat coconut, palm fatty acid and sweetened coconut. The region’s overall production of major crops reached 2.6 million metric tons, exceeding last year’s level for the same three months by 105 percent. The major crops are identified as sugarcane, banana, pineapple, cassava and sweet potato.

particular, these trade engagements benefit exporters of top agricultural products to JP, most of which are from the Mindanao region. Top export products from Mindanao include fruits, bananas, tuna, coconut products, fresh pineapples that comprised 60.5% of total PH exports to the world in 2016. These, together with other products included in the PH’s request for better market access to JP will further enhance competitiveness of PH exports in the Japanese market. END

SB to probe complaint vs establishment selling vulcaseal to minors

CAG DE ORO - The City Council committee on social services chaired by Councilor Reuben R. Daba will soon convene to address the complaint against an establishment selling vulcaseal to minors. According to the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD), this is a violation of Section 41 of Ordinance No. 10536-2007, also known as Comprehensive Children’s Welfare See probe, page 11

CAG DE ORO - Kag. Teodulfo E. Lao, chair of the City Council committee on public utilities invited drivers and operators to attend the PUV Operators and Drivers Seminar last Friday, at the VIP Hotel and Restaurant. Topics tdiscussed included the existing and new laws and policies of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Road Courtesy and Discipline with Benedicto Ramiro, president of the Campaigners for Road Courtesy and Discipline (CRCD) as the resource speaker. Issues on R.A. 4136 and new traffic laws was handled by Ferdinand Flores of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). During the seminar, RTA officials also presented Salient Provisions of the City’s Traffic Code and Roads Signs and Markings. The committee on public utilities, in cooperation with the RTA launched the seminar last week with the theme “Balaod sa Trapiko sundon ta para likay sa aksidente ug multa”.

Oro council, CPDO, NEDA to discuss Metro CdeO plan CAG DE ORO - The 18th City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy is working towards the establishment of Cagayan de Oro as the country’s next metropolitan center. The City Council committee on planning and development chaired by Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya will meet with National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director Engr. Leon Dacanay, Jr. and City Planning and Development Office officials on Tuesday, September 26, to further discuss details of the plan. It may be recalled that last month the legislative body adopted Resolution No. 12788-2017, urging the Regional Development Council Region 10 (RDC) and NEDA to spearhead the See discuss, page 11

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DA-10 holds Flower Arrangement Demo T h e Depar tment of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through the Provincial Operations Center (POC) of the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Camiguin conducted a flower arrangement demonstration on September 7, 2017 held in Cagayan de Oro City. The event w a s at t e n d e d by

Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol makes his round at the exhibit and display booths before the opening of the Makina Expo 2017. Showcased were products from the different regions as well as technologies and equipment from DA and its attached agencies were displayed at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City on September 7, 2017. Seen in the photo are OIC-RED Carlene C. Collado, CPA and the delegates from region 10.

farmers, staff from local government units (LGUs) from said provinces and other stakeholders. The training was held to impart the basics on flower arrangements for different occasions. This will also provide income generating activities for the rural based organizations. # (AMBManto, DA-RFO10)

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DOE Pushes P131 Million Worth Rural Electrification

Taguig City -- To help speed up the household electrification of far-flung off-grid areas, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi signed last Wednesday (Sept. 20) a Memorandum of Agreement worth P131 million to energize 5,574 households in communities under Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative (BISELCO), Quezon II Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO II) and Bohol II Electric Cooperative (BOHECO II). This forms part of the Philippine government counterpart for the European Union-Access to Sustainable Energy Program (EU-ASEP) program. The project involves the installation of a prepaid Photovoltaic Mainstreaming system for the 5,574 beneficiaries for 2017. The teams from European Union-ASEP and the World Bank, for their part, target the energization of 40,500 households between 2017 (10,000 HHs) and 2018 (30,500 HHs). “I want to fast-track the electrification projects, so that our kababayans in the far away communities can have access to basic energy services. We want the beneficiaries to have a decent life, their children to have the opportunity to read their books at night and the families to listen to the news and other developments among their other concerns,” Cusi said. The Secretary also urged the electric cooperatives to ensure the proper imple-

mentation of the project, specially on the identification of beneficiaries. “We have to make sure that we are delivering our services to the people, to their homes. Let’s be accountable and work hard together,” he said. The breakdown of the DOE-funded electrification program for 2017 is as follows: • BISELCO: A total of 3,711 households residing in barangays Banuang Daan, Borac, Bintuan, Buenavista, Bulalacao, Cabugao, Lajala, Marcilla, Decabobo, Decalachao, Guadalupe, Malawig, San Jose, San Nicolas and Tara in Coron; Sto. Nino, Old Busuanga, New Busuanga, Quezon, Buluang and Panlaitan in Busuanga; and Culion Island. • BOHECO II: A total of 530 households living in barangays Cataban in Talibon; West Hingotanan, East Hingotanan, Bilangbilangan Dako and Bilangbilangan Diyot in Bien-Unido. • QUEZELCO II: A total of 1,333 households located in the barangays Aluyon in Burdeos; Canaway, Pagsangahan, Lumutan and Umiray in General Nakar; and Maunlad in Real. These beneficiaries are in the off-grid areas situated in isolated islets, households located or far from electrified sitios, and isolated areas such as small communities in upland areas. The DOE electrification program entails two solar home systems (SHS) Services - the SHS Service

Davao Light holds Kuryentalks to European and Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. held another round of its Kuryentalks to the members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines last September 7, 2017 at the Davao Light Admin Building in C. Bangoy Sr. St., Davao City. Kuryentalks is a word-play for Kuryente or electricity and talk, which means a briefing about electricity and the power industry. Davao Light’s EVP and COO Engr. Rodger S. Velasco

LIGHT THE FAR-FLUNG VILLAGES: Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi (center) signed the P131M worth memorandum of agreement that will energize far-flung areas with a prepaid solar home system at the DOE headquarters in Taguig City on Wednesday (Sept. 20, 2017). With Cusi are (from left) Electric Power Industry Management Bureau Officer-in-Charge Director Mario Marasigan; Bohol II Electric Cooperative General Manager Eugenio Tan, Board President Dionesio Oliavar Jr. and Institutional Services Department Manager Tito Andamon; DOE Usec. Felix William Fuentebella, Quezon II Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO II) General Manager Victor Cada; Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative General Manager Ruth Galang and Board Pres. Francisco Espina; and QUEZELCO II Board President Normelita Curioso. photo supplied

1 with 30 watt peak and the SHS Service 2 with 50 watt peak. These systems could power lighting systems, charge mobile phones and run small television sets. Based on the Energy Regulatory Commission solar home system (SHS) electricity service rate for electric cooperatives, the beneficiaries will pay between P180.00 - P222.00 per month or P5-P8 per

day, depending on the solar home system and zoning service or distance from the electric cooperative headquarters. “For sustainability, the electric coops will impose service charges to recover the costs of maintaining and replacing certain components of the system. There will also be a technician to check and monitor the systems,” the Energy Chief

talked about the current power situation within the Davao Light franchise and the factors affecting the electricity bill. He also gave tips on electrical safety and on how to conserve energy at home. Present also during the event is ECCP’s President Guenter Taus who presented ECCP’s involvement in the Energy Sector. Davao Light will continue to provide its stakeholders and partners important information and updates about the company. provided photos

said. Together with the Secretary, the signing ceremony was also attended by DOE Usec. Felix William B. Fuentebella, OIC for Electric Power Industry Management Bureau (EPIMB) Director Mario C. Marasigan, OIC for EPIMB-Rural Electrification Administration and Management OIC Division Chief Engr. Josue B. Balacuit, DOE Legal Services

representative Atty. Isidro V. Almenteros, DOE Accounting head Arturo Cudia and officials of BISELCO (General Manager Ruth Galang and Board President Francisco Espina), BOHECO II (General Manager Eugenio Tan and Board President Dionesio Oliavar Jr.), and QUEZELCO II (General Manager Victor Cada and Board President Normelita Curioso).

Monetary Board Keeps Policy Settings Unchanged

At its meeting today, the Monetary Board decided to maintain the interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility at 3.0 percent. The corresponding interest rates on the overnight lending and deposit facilities were also kept steady. The reserve requirement ratios were likewise left unchanged. The “Monetary Board’s decision is based on its assessment that the inflation environment remains manageable. Latest forecasts show the future inflation path will continue to be within the target range for 2017-2019. Meanwhile, inflation expectations remain firmly anchored close to the midpoint of the Government’s 3 percent ± 1 percentage point target over the policy horizon. The balance of risks to the inflation outlook also continues to be on the upside. While the proposed tax reform program may exert potential transitory pressures on prices, various social safety nets and

the resulting improvement in output and productivity are also expected to temper the impact on inflation over the medium term. At the same time, while prospects for global economic growth have stayed broadly upbeat, geopolitical tensions and lingering uncertainty over macroeconomic policies in advanced economies continue to pose downside risks to external demand. The outlook for domestic economic activity remains firm, supported by positive consumer and business sentiment and ample liquidity. Moreover, as credit for production activities continues to expand in line with output growth, the economy’s absorptive capacity is likewise seen to improve, thus mitigating inflation pressures over the long run. Nonetheless, the Monetary Board remains watchful over evolving economic growth and liquidity conditions and their implications for price and financial stability. See policy, page 11

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China to gradually increase development assistance to PH Seeing the assuring growth in the economic relations with the Philippines (PH), China (CN) conveyed that it will increase development assis-

tance to the Philippines. At the sidelines of the PH hosting of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and Related Meetings,

Department of Trade and Industr y (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez, who serves as the 2017 AEM chair, convened a bilateral meeting with his Chinese

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez convened a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Commerce Minister Zhong Shan at the sidelines of the Philippine hosting of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings. supplied photo

counterpart, Commerce Minister Zhong Shan. PH and CN discussed various measures to enhance trade and investment relations arising from the PH-CN Six-Year Development Program (SYDP) for Trade and Economic Cooperation P2017-2022 (SYDP) and the Joint Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation (JCETC). As part of the realization of the priority activities under the SYDP, the ministers endorsed the finalization of the Memorandum of Understanding on Industrial Parks Development between the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) and China’s Ministry of Commerce. “This initiative to develop industrial parks in the Philippines will help enhance the countr y’s manufacturing base and increase domestic production,” said Sec. Lopez. A ground-breaking activity for some of the infrastructure projects under the SYDP was also proposed to be initiated within 2017. Said activity will be led by the respective infrastructure groups

of both sides. PH, meanwhile, mentioned potential areas for further cooperation including infrastructure, manufacturing (e.g. aircrafts parts, bicycles, evehicles, iron and steel, shipbuilding and irradiation facilities), crossborder e-commerce, big data analytics, and creative industries. Both sides positively noted the improved trade and economic relations between PH and CN resulting from the Presidential Visit to China in October 2016, as well as from the successful convening of the JCETC in March 2017. PH exports to China increased to almost US$2.17 billion in January-April 2017, from US$1.69 billion in 2016. Further, PH exports of tropical fruits to China has increased remarkably in the 4th quarter of 2016 (compared to previous years), following the State Visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to China. In 2016, PH exports of bananas to China increased to US$144.77 million against US$109.15 million in 2015. During the same period, PH

exports of pineapples more than doubled from US$16.26 million in 2015 to US$44.27 million. Minister Zhong reiterated CN’s commitment to help PH rebalance trade by importing more from the country. He also invited PH to the China International Import Expo, which will be held in 2018. The Expo is part of CN’s move to further open its market and increase imports from other countries. Minister Zhong also expressed his support for the growing interest of Chinese enterprises to invest and explore business opportunities in PH as demonstrated through the various letters of intent (LOIs) presented to the Board of Investments last March 2017. In conclusion, t he ministers agreed to work closely together to implement the consensus reached by their Leaders on pursuing practical and cooperative relations between both countries. PH also thanked CN for its support to ASEAN in driving the negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

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Biblical reflection

There is God who can supply The Gospel of Jesus Christ (September23, 2017-Saturday) John 4:43-54” Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.” The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and

started off. As he was now going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was living. So he inquired of them the hour when he began to get better. Then they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives”; and he himself

believed and his whole household. This is again a second sign that Jesus performed when He had come out of Judea into Galilee: Let us rewind the past event that Jesus performed: the miracle at Cana where the water turned into wine. This is a very wonderful event because it proves that in God everything is

possible. Do not forget to invite God in your marriage, family, occasions, celebrations, finances and businesses because if scarcity takes place, there is God who can supply the necessary things for your sake. Look at the Royal official who came to Cana because he thought that Jesus was there since the miracle of wine

took place in this scared place. It is the same to us many times since we go to different shrines because we believe the holiness of this place due to constant God’s manifestations in this area. If you have necessities in life, just recall the past miracle in your life. Just Bro. Edcel L. Closas believe that Jesus has never changed. Hebrews same yesterday and 13:8”Jesus Christ is the today and forever.

Overall BOP position posts US$7 million deficit in August 2017 The country’s overall balance of payments (BOP) position in August 2017 posted a slight deficit of US$7 million, lower by US$671 million than the previous month’s shortfall of US$678 million. Outflows during the month were largely offset by the NG’s net foreign currency deposits and the BSP’s income from its investments abroad. The reduced deficit also reflected the thin trading of portfolio investments during the “ghost” month (August).

On a cumulative basis, the overall BOP position reached a deficit of US$1,391 billion for the first eight months of the year, a turnaround from the US$1,531 billion surplus recorded in the same period a year ago. The cumulative deficit was largely accounted for by portfolio investments1 which, for the period January-August this year, reversed to net outflows of US$319 million from US$2.1 billion net inflows during the same period last year on the back

of domestic and global developments including the US Federal Reserve interest rate hike, global terrorism concerns, and closure orders for some mining companies in the country. Meanwhile, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)based trade balance showed steady improvement as it registered a narrower deficit of US$14.7 billion during the January-July period this year compared to the US$15.4 billion shortfall in the same period a year ago. For the same period,

the growth of merchandise exports at 13.8 percent outpaced that of merchandise imports at 7.9 percent. It may also be noted that the trade deficit also reflected increased percent share to total imports of raw materials and intermediate goods at 38.6 percent, and capital goods imports at 32.4 percent, indicating continued expansion in domestic economic activity. _________

1 Based on the BSP-registered foreign portfolio investments transactions.

DTI cautions anew against refilling used Butane Canisters with LPG

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has once again cautioned consumers in refilling butane canisters with liquefied petroleum gas or LPG. The warning is issued amidst the proliferation of LPG being contained in canisters or cartridges and being sold in the local market and even in sari-sari stores. These LPG-refilled canisters are usually bought by consumers for household

use. LPG, chemically, is a mixture of two flammable gases – 60% propane and 40% butane. Since this poses imminent danger to life and property, LPG must be securely contained and safely stored. In accordance with Philippine National Standard (PNS) 03-1:2000, only welded steel cylinders with a water capacity of one liter to 150 liters are permitted

for storage and transport of liquefied petroleum gas. These steel cylinders, aside from being sturdier, have pressure relief valve. In contrast, canisters have lightweight and thinner metal body in which joints are just being soldered, and without pressure relief valve. Pursuant to Department Circular No. 2014-01-0001 of the Department of Energy (DOE), no person shall engage in LPG industry

School-based disaster risk reduction makes students safer By Edilberto S. Bongaos, Teacher III

Highlights the issues related to school-based disaster risk reduction. Disaster safety of schools is a vita that needs to be addressed with coordination for school’s safety programmed, impact of awareness’s during emergency and building disaster response in school’s safety which thereby ensures protection for students and school staff of course back up with training on disaster education preparedness. Joint efforts for making schools safer needs collaborative concern with solidarity with schools safety initiatives by knowing the risk and take action. Priority of action is to step up for disaster risk reduction school –level emergency management

drill or exercise towards making students protection. Disaster risk reduction team should be organized so as to assess the resources and reflects unique multistakeholder perspectives. It also highlights how making education safer enhances actions at the school level. Emergency Preparedness program is a must to enlist involvements. Development of a Comprehensive, School-Based All-Hazards Emergency Response Plan should be based on the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Mitigation comprises actions that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from disasters, such as addressing the safety of school buildings, security,

and climate of schools to prevent violence. Preparedness focuses on planning for natural disaster or terrorist events and involves understanding the local community emergency plans and developing evacuation protocols prior to any event. Response is the actual steps taken to save lives and prevent further damage during a crisis. Recovery entails methods to restore the learning and teaching environment after a crisis. These are not four separate, distinct phases; instead all phases create the groundwork for a continuous process where the results of each phase help the next phase build a stronger emergency response plan.

activity without securing first a Standards Compliance Certificate or SCC. The DOE Circular prohibits the sale of LPG on single-trip (non-refillable) containers and canisters which have been previously filled with butane. It also emphasized that selling of LPG in inappropriate containers is prohibited and constitutes illegal trading. Refillers, marketers, See cautions, page 11

Provided them in any possible way By Emmy V. Mata, Teacher I-Kimanait National High School

We always have the eagerness of providing education to the young ones. But in some we’ve been too serious of teaching without considering if the students enjoy or not. Well, students easily learn when emotionally they are stable or happy, calm and relax. An example of how students can enjoy learning is through group activities.To help students to develop a good grasp of the lessons, students can be placed in groups and each group can be given a task. Each group needs to analyses the task to deal with and then explain the content to the rest of the class. This exercise helps students to see the principles requiring them

to engage actively with reading content. Group activities are important in a student’s development. It helps them grow physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. It keeps them healthy, burns off energy, gives them exposure to learn through others, and try different things. It’s a great creative outlet, and it teaches children how to interact with others. As well as being an example. If you were thinking about something, working on a project, or just walking along and found something interest that relates to class, tell your students about the experience. What you and your students talk about doesn’t have to be isolated to your classroom. Let them

see how and what you’re teaching applies to the world beyond the classroom. When students set a goal for their own academic growth, half the battle is already won. Now they have an internal motivating factor that will help propel them to that next level of success. And lavishly reward students who make any improvements. Turning even just one student onto a particular topic is not easy, and getting an entire class passionate is a true challenge. But with the right enthusiastic atmosphere, students might just realize that learning can be really, really cool.

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Policy... from page 9

Based on these considerations, the Monetary Board believes that prevailing monetary policy settings continue to be appropriate. Looking ahead, the BSP will continue to be vigilant against any risks to the inflation outlook and will adjust its policy settings as needed to ensure stable prices while supporting sustainable economic growth.

Hino... from page 12

aims to improve tourism and logistics in the city. “Hino continues to strengthen its commitment as a total support provider by opening a new dealership here in General Santos. Hino understands the high demand for quality trucks and buses in General Santos, where the main business sectors are fishing and agri-business. Hino General Santos will serve as the new business partner to ensure smooth logistic operations and supply chain management systems,” HMP Chairman Mr. Vicente T. Mills, Jr. said. HMP has been engaged in the assembly and exclusive distribution of quality Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines for more than 40 years. HMP addresses the transport needs of businesses ranging from small and medium enterprises to big corporations by providing safe, durable and reliable trucks.

Petron... from page 12

dancing to contemporary tunes. Among the special guests for this occasion were Major General Ronnie Evangelista and General Elmer Pabale, who are riders themselves. The morning concluded with a boodle fight between with riders and cadets at the PMA mess hall. Breakfast Ride (BR) was founded by Raymon and Malou Gabriel—a couple who are both avid motorcyclists and are popularly known as the “Together We Ride” (TWR) duo on Facebook. They have both ridden the Philippine Loop on big bikes from Luzon to Mindanao and have also promoted many successful riding events like the Ironman Motorcycle Challenge 2016 and the 2016 series of Breakfast Ride events 1 through 4, which gathered hundreds of riders from all over the country to participate in popular event venues throughout Luzon. These Breakfast Ride events are essentially in line with Motorcycle Tourism and have become very popular among big bike enthusiasts because they bring riders together from all over the country to meet new friends, enjoy the camaraderie, and network to establish business connections. Proceeds from all events are channeled to the community’s outreach

program called “One Ride, One Mission” or OROM, which focuses on addressing relevant issues and helping natural disaster victims and identified poor communities.

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eco-friendly, the BEMAC Model 68VM passenger electric tricycle. Each vehicle can sit 6 adult passengers and a driver. Starting from Lucap Park, the tour first made it stop on an organic farming village, then proceeded directly to Bued Mangrove forest. After a short presentation, tour participants could walk around the mangrove forest to see different type of mangroves growing in Alaminos City. The area is also great for bird watching. The tour then moved on to its next stop at the Bolo Beach and then to the E-kawayan Factory and Orchidarium before returning to Hundred Islands Multipurpose Hall via city proper of Alaminos City. During this trip of almost a total of 45 KM, fully charged BEMAC Electric Tricycles traversed mostly paved roads but was able to pass through short distances of rough roads going to eco tour stops. MOA signing followed directly at the multipurpose hall attended by the Alaminos City Mayor Arthuro F. Celeste and City Tourism Officer Miguel Sison. Cyril Aguadera represented BEMAC Electric Transportation Philippines Inc., also present on the MOA signing ceremony are ABC President Raul Bacay and HIHTROA President Clydebs Busto.

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dealers, and retailers found to have violated PNS 031:2000, DOE DC 201401- 0001, and RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines shall be administratively charged and a monetary fine shall be imposed up to three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00). As stipulated in the said Department Circular, engaging in LPG industry activity without a valid SCC shall be penalized with a fine of P60,000.00. “I am urging the consuming public and LPG users to refrain from utilizing LPG-refilled canisters for household use and avoid risking your property and life to destruction.”, DTI – Lanao del Norte Provincial Director warned.

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nga programa kay nakita gyud nako ang ilang pagkugi sa mga focal nga matag semana adtuon gyud ug hatdan pagkaon ang akong bata,” said Roel Ang, one of the parent-participants. He added “Dako kaayo akong kalipay kay nagbalik na sa normal nga timbang ang akong anak nga gikan sa 22 kilos karon 28 kilos na sya”. (Jazel Sarte//ids Comval)

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she has initially talked to the two consultants, but she begged off to name them at this time. She said both have experience in peace works. Her offer to them, she said will be formalized before October 1 when the LCPC will start to buckle down to work. The LCPC has one year (until November 18) to engage with the New People’s Army (NPA) operating in the city. Davao City has known Red areas in Paquibato, Marilog, Baguio, and Calinan Districts. The NPA guerrilla fronts operating in the city are the Fronts 54, 56, and Pulang Bagani Command (PBC) 1, 2, and reportedly a newlycreated PBC 3. “They (members of the LCPC) will try their best to deliver unsay dapat mahitabo (what should be done),” the mayor said. If nothing significant happens in November 2018, Duterte-Carpio said she will disband the committee. Meantime, the mayor revealed she received feelers from a member of the NPA to surrender. While she welcomed this a good development, DuterteCarpio clarified her objective for the local peace talks is the NPA to work with government and lay down their arms. “They (rebels) can work with us with their arms if they want. I will be very flexible just to attain that elusive dream of peace,” the mayor stressed. She said she will find them jobs such as working as forest guards. But if rebels surrender individually, the mayor said the can seek help from local officials and avail of programs already available for them like the CLIP (Comprehensive Local Integration Program) offered by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The mayor said the LCPC can still help facilitate for each surrenderer to avail programs but she hinted to broader work of the committee like tackling issues on amnesty for those facing charges in local courts, decommissioning of firearms, among others. Duterte-Carpio confirmed there will be no military component in the LCPC. Earlier, the military expressed support to the localized peace talks even if the peace negotiations with the communists at the national level had been suspended by President Rodrigo Duterte. Brig. Gen Bienvenido Datuin, Assistant Division Commander of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division, lauded the mayor for initiating the local peace talks and other trailblazing activities like the recruitment of the Special Cafgu active auxiliary (SCAA). “We will toe-the-line,” Datuin earlier said as he does not see any problem on the local peace talks even if the commander-in-chief (President Duterte) has “no talks” policy

with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). He said the Philippine Army could even pursue its reintegration program, continue securing the people, and develop conflict-resilient communities. “It is not about winning the war, but it is about winning the peace,” Datuin stressed, hoping that the other side will also respect the peace initiatives of the mayor. “Let’s give it a try,” he said. Duterte-Carpio is pursuing local peace talks as it is her duty as a local leader for the Dabawenyos to achieve just and lasting peace even if the national government already suspended peace negotiations with the NDF. (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)

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anti illegal drugs operations. She said this would help belie fake news that the deaths in the administration’s war on drugs has already reached 13,000. “More than a hundred deaths every day so it is clear that this is not true. So if I were a cop and told that there are 100 plus deaths a day, I will really say that is not true,” Mayor Duterte said. “As policemen, they should release their data number of operations, number of people neutralized in the operation the way that we do,” she added. The mayor said fake news spreading on social media creates a negative image of the Philippine National Police. UNTV News

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With the gadgets, Sayadi assured city residents the government is doing its best to ensure public safety. A day earlier, the city government established five boat docks manned by JTFK personnel to monitor movement of lawless elements coming with people entering the city through several waterways.(PNA)

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of Cagayan de Oro City, which prohibits the sale of rugby to minors. In his letter to the committee, Acting CSWD Officer Teddy Sabugaa said based on the recommendation of the City Legal Office it is prudent for the city government to first call the attention of the said establishment through Notice of Violation or warn them of their potential liability and closure under existing laws and ordinance. According to the City Legal Office, the said ordinance only prohibits the selling of rugby, not vulcaseal. But if the particular vulcaseal brand has a chemical containing substance known as “toluene,” which causes addiction to users who habitually inhale the same since this is how the ordinance defined “rugby,” the owner of the establishment

is liable. of fear and love of God. They The CSWD, thru its Reach will also see that many of out and Monitoring Team them are abused and used submitted to the committee for many criminal purposes, its inspection report and the even by their own parents complaint of the father of a or relatives, needing to be vulcaseal-sniffing minor. rescued as soon as possible to Based on the report, a arrest their decline into a life 14-year old youngster was of criminality and sinfulness caught in the act bringing a even at an early age! vulcaseal at the Cogon Mar-oooket area. According to the WATCH “ANG TANGING minor, he was asked to buy DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: the volatile substance by his “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible friend at the said establish- exposition and prayer session ment in exchange for P30. for everyone, in English and He admitted that the said Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, hardware has been selling the that can be viewed at www. substance not just to him but facebook.com/angtangingto other minors as well. daan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 The father of the minor 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 requested for the release of his 9058. Email: batasmauricio@ son and promised to double yahoo.com. his effort in monitoring his son. He also expressed his desire that the establishment from page 5 be closed for selling the sub- Committee on Transportation, stance to minors. (JBD) the Department of Transporta-

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the initiative for the transformation of the city into Metro Cagayan de Oro. Councilor Nacaya, proponent of the resolution, said the development of the city towards that goal is included in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. According to reports, the city’s strategic location, projected population growth and functional role as major gateway and transshipment hub in Northern Mindanao were considered by economic planners. The priority projects of the RDC for 2017 and 2018 will also be discussed by the committee next week.

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so that parents and children alike would find it more satisfying and more fulfilling to be with each other, rather than seek the company of thugs and marauders whose convoluted idea of brotherhood is first torturing those who want to become their brothers. -oooTO GATCHALIAN, ZUBIRI: TRY TO PROBE DEEPER THE MINDS OF THE FILIPINO YOUTH: If Gatchalian and Zubiri would train their sights (and their legislative functions and annual budgets) into looking at the mental, psychological, intellectual, and moral conditions of our children today, they would be giving the entire country its best project ever in its more than 100 years of existence. For if they do so, they would necessarily learn or discover that there is much to be desired in what we should be teaching the Filipino youth of today, and in what we should be purging from what they think about daily, in what they read daily, and in what they do in their every waking hour. Gatchalian and Zubiri will discover that at present, Filipino children are no longer taught good manners and right conduct, and even

tion and the Civil Aeronautics Board in drafting these guidelines that would govern the granting of discounts for senior citizens and PWDs on online transactions as these have been seen growing exponentially over the past years,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Cebu Pacific. CEB flies to 37 domestic destinations, with over 80 routes—the most extensive among Philippine carriers. Its 60-strong fleet is comprised of two Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, eight Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and six ATR 72600 aircraft. Between 2017 and 2022, CEB expects delivery of 7 Airbus A321ceo, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 10 ATR 72-600 aircraft. About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline. 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.

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from page 5 said. BDO Private Bank is solely focused on giving comprehensive wealth management services to the country’s high net worth and affluent markets. Finance Asia, meanwhile, cited the initiatives undertaken by BDO Capital, the investment banking arm of BDO Unibank, the past year. These include acting as the buyside financial advisor to Far Eastern University on the acquisition of Roosevelt College for P1 billion; serving as the sole domestic lead underwriter for Cemex Holdings Philippines’s P25.1-billion initial public offering; and also as the joint lead underwriter on GT Capital’s P12-billion preferred shares issue.

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Hino breaks ground for dealership in General Santos City, third in Mindanao Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, marks its first full-service dealership in General Santos City with a ground-breaking ceremony. HMP is confident Hino General Santos will provide efficient trucking solutions to meet the growing logistics demand in the city. In addition to being the country’s Tuna Capital, General Santos is a transshipment hub in Mindanao. The city’s economy, which focuses on fishing and agri-business industries, ranks third in the entire Mindanao region. Its GDP rate grew by 1.7 percent in 2016. Moreover, the Total Regional Gross Domestic Product for SOCCKSARGEN grew by 51% (From 3.3 -5.0) in 2015-2016 given the big increase on

Mining, Manufacturing, Construction, and Electric and water supply. With continuously increasing inbound shipments of agriculture, vegetable, tuna and other fish products, the ports of General Santos also serve as a gateway for ASEAN

countries and businesses, which in turn creates new opportunities for investment. Aside from growing its different business sectors mentioned, General Santos is developing The GenSan Airport Complex or Aerotropolis, which See hino, page 11

Petron Breakfast Ride 5: Support Our Troops Industry leader Petron was a major sponsor of the “Breakfast Ride 5 (BR5): A Campaign to Support Our Troops” held last August 12-13, 2017. About 1,000 motorcycle riders participated in the ride up to Baguio City to express their solidarity with the troops fighting in Marawi City. BR5 started off with a meet and

greet fellowship night on August 12 at the Baguio Athletic Bowl, where riders from all over the country were treated to amusing performances by wellknown comedians and young talents. Games and raffle prizes capped off the evening. In attendance were Department of Tourism assistant secretary

Frederick Alegre, Department of TourismCordillera Autonomous Region regional director Venus Tan, and former Department of Interior and Local Government secretary Rafael Alunan III. The following morning, the riders held an organized motorcade from the Baguio Athletic Bowl to the Philippine

Military Academy. Wearing their “Support Our Troops” shirt all in the same color to signify their unity, the riders witnessed the silent drill performed by the cadets. To lighten the mood after the precision and solemnity of the drill, the performance ended with an entertaining finale with the cadets dancing See petron, page 11

Touring Pangasinan while leaving less carbon footprint Words and photos by Jason Chao

The City Tourism Office of Alaminos City, Pangasinan in partnership with BEMAC Electric Transportation Philippines Inc, recently launched the Alaminos City Eco-tour. The ecotour started at the

Lucap Park with the a tour guide from city tourism office joining each vehicle for the trip. What’s interesting in this eco tour is that the vehicle being used for the tour is in itself

See carbon, page 11