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THE Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed from the service a judge, earlier tagged in the illegal drugs trade, for immorality and gross misconduct. In a 21-page per curiam decision promulgated on July 25, 2017, the Court found Presiding Judge Exequil L. Dagala of the Municipal Circuit Trial Court in Dapa-Socorro, Surigao Del Norte guilty of immorality and gross misconduct and perpetually disqualified him from re-employment in all public offices. Dagala was dismissed after he was caught on video wielding an M-16 armalite rifle. It was also found out

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Drivers joining transport strike punishable by law By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-As a public utility vehicle (PUV) group has staged a two-day transport strike starting Monday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-10 (LTFRB-10) has warned drivers and operators anew that joining this activity is punishable by law. Many PUV drivers and operators might not be aware of it, but they are not allowed to join any protest action that could disturb the flow of mass transportation as stipulated in their franchise, said LTFRB-10 regional director Aminoden Guro on Monday, Sept. 25. The Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator ng Pilipinas Genuine Organization (Stop and Go Transport Coali-

tion) has staged a two-day strike starting Monday, to oppose the planned jeepney modernization program of the government. Under the modernization program, old-model jeepneys, or those older than 15 years, will be replaced by electric-powered and Euro 4-compliant vehicles. But Stop and Go said the loan package of up to P1.6 million which will be provided to jeepney operators and drivers is just too much for an ordinary driver. By taking part in transport strikes, PUV drivers and operators are actually violating the provision of their franchise, Guro said. He said those who participate in the disruption of public transportation and found to be guilty will be See strike, page 11

Former champion John Mark Tokong of General Luna, Siargao Island fully utilizes his hometown edge against his foreign foes in the 23rd Siargao International Surfing Cup held in Cloud Nine, General Luna, Siargao Island on September 25, 2017. Photo courtesy of Tim Hain of World Surf League

NPA releases ‘proof of life’ of captive police officer KIDAPAWAN City--The New Peoples’ Army (NPA) in Southern Mindanao recently released a video footage of a police officer who was abducted last month in a barangay here. The NPA abducted Police Officer 1 Bristol Catalan, a member of the police in Makilala, North Cotabato last Aug. 16 in Purok 4, Barangay Katipunan, Kidapawan. The NPA’s Mount Apo Sub-Regional Command of

the Merardo Arce Command uploaded on YouTube the video of Catalan whom it considered a “prisoner-ofwar”. It said the video proves that the captive is still alive. In the video, Catalan assured his family that he was being treated well by the rebels. “Ever since I have not seen a Red fighter… That’s why (when I was caught) I thought they would illtreat me. But what I found

out, it’s far from the truth. I did not receive even a single flick. They treated me well,” he said during one of his conversations with the guerrillas. He appealed to the local government units of Makilala and Kidapawan City to facilitate his speedy release as he called on the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police to halt their operations. Catalan’s video was See captive, page 11

Pinoy surfers fall in int’l surfing tilt By Roel Catoto MindaNews

GENERAL Luna, Surigao del Norte--Dismay greeted local spectators when a strong hometown bet failed to advance against foreign competitors in the 23rd Siargao International Surfing Cup on Monday afternoon. Philmar Alipayo, 25, who bagged the championship in the 19th Siargao See surfers, page 11

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Duterte’s war-time visits: five times in Marawi for troops; only once for ‘bakwits’

TWO days after he said he will be “going to Marawi any day soon,” President Rodrigo Duterte did on Thursday, September 21, Day 122 of the Marawi Crisis, his fifth visit to his troops which came 10 days after his fourth. Duterte, whose Presidential campaign slogans included “TAMA si Duterte” (Duterte is right; also taken from TApang at MAlasakit or Courage and Compassion), did show his courage in visiting the troops at the frontlines on July 20, August 4, August 24, September 11 and September 20. But he has been found wanting in showing compassion to the victims of war — the displaced residents of Marawi — whom he visited only once, on June 20, at the evacuation center at the National School of Fisheries in Barangay Buruun in Iligan City where 174

families had sought refuge. Duterte asked forgiveness for the devastation of Marawi City, the deaths and mass displacement of its residents, explaining he had no choice but to drive the terrorists out of the country’s lone Islamic City. He asked them not to worry. “Huwag kayong magalala. Tutulungan ko kayo. Hindi ko kayo pababayaan, hanggang relocation” (Do not worry. I will help you. I will take care of you until relocation). It was Day 29 when he visited. At that time, several “in two to three days it will be over,” “the end is near,” “we’re winding up,” deadlines had been announced by Duterte, the Defense Secretay and senior military officials and had lapsed but the clashes and air strikes against the Maute had continued. “Winding up”

Duterte in a media interview after visiting the wounded at the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City on the the same Day 29 said: “they (soldiers) are winding up in Marawi except for a few snipers left behind. But I do not think that it would last a little longer than expected.” Three months and one day later, in Marawi on September 21, Day 122 of the Marawi Crisis, Duterte told a press conference at the 103rd Brigade’s Camp Ranao, that the soldiers were “winding up.” “The Armed Forces is winding up but there are still the hold-outs and the hostages,” Duterte said, adding what he had earlier repeatedly said, that what has delayed them is “as much as possible, we do not want anybody taken hostage by the terrorist,

Evacuation Camp. For four months already, this evacuation camp in Pantar, Lanao del Norte is host to at least 500 people from Marawi City. Photo taken on September 19, 2017. mindanews photo

harmed or killed.” “Magwa-winding up na ito. And sabi ko nga sa mga sundalo, ‘We will not have any celebration. After all has been said and done, we will just go out quietly.’ Pack their things and go home,” Duterte said, but added he would “insist on a thanksgiving mass.” “But only for those living. For the — especially for those who are brother soldiers who died along the way,” said Duterte who did not finish this sentence. He must have meant a thanksgiving mass for the living and a requiem mass for those who perished in the four-month war. But he maintained there will be no celebration because “walang nanalo dito eh” (nobody won here). Three days to four months Marawi residents fled the war zone thinking their stay President Rodrigo Roa Duterte interacts with some of the evacuees from Marawi City in the evacuation centers or during his visit at the Iligan City National School of Fisheries on June 20, 2017 where with relatives’ houses would 229 displaced families have taken shelter.

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be temporary — about three to four days. The days turned to weeks, the weeks into months. The predominantly Muslim ‘bakwits’ had in fact observed Ramadan, Eid’l Fitr, Eid’l Adha and Amun Jadid as of September 21 as ‘bakwits.’ As a result of the diaspora, thousands of residents have been scattered nationwide — most of them in neighboring cities like Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, a number in other areas in Mindanao, the Visayas and even faraway Luzon. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recorded 78,466 families or 359,680 persons have been displaced by the armed conflict in Marawi and neighboring towns based on the Disaster Assistance Family Access Cards (DAFAC) as of September 2. Most of the ‘bakwits’ are home-based but there are still 73 evacuation centers

currently open in 17 municipalities in Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur. Also on June 20, Duterte vowe d to rehabi l it ate Marawi, initially promising 20 billion pesos but three more months of daily air strikes and bombardments later, even Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who chairs the rehabilitation coordinating body, Bangon Marawi, has acknowledged that even 50 billion pesos would not be enough to rebuild Marawi. Duterte assured Marawi would rise from the ruins. “Gaganda ‘yan uit, gaganda ulit ‘yan” (That will be beautiful again. It will be beautiful again,” he said on June 20. On September 21 he told reporters in Marawi: “We will need a lot of money to rebuild Marawi. I have promised that to the people of Marawi. And I will comply and abide by See visits, page 3

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Moreno gets another TRO By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The Court of Appeals has granted another 60-day temporary restraining order (TRO) to embattled city mayor Oscar Moreno in relation to a transaction during his term as governor of Misamis Oriental. City hall received the copy of the TRO from the Court of Appeals (CA) Mindanao Station Mon-

day evening. CA Associate Justice Louis Acosta singed the 15-page TRO. The Ombudsman’s order was in relation to the complaints filed by Antonio Nuñez over the rental of heavy equipment during the period 2007-2012 when Moreno was the governor of Misamis Oriental, in the amount of about P30 million. In previous interviews, Moreno has clarified that

the transaction was legal and that the provincial government during that term had no choice but to rent heavy equipment for the opening and maintenance of roads in Misamis Oriental. “Although we are confident that based on the merits of the case, the equipment rentals were aboveboard, nothing hinders the mayor from invoking the condonation of administrative penalties due to subsequent re-

Return to Marawi.President Rodrigo Duterte returned to Marawi City on Friday, 04 August 2017, exactly 15 days since his first visit in the 103rd Infantry Brigade’s Camp Ranao. Friday’s visit was at the Tactical Command Post of the Joint Special Operations Task Force Trident in Barangay Kilala, Marawi City. The President brought along groceries and watches for the troops. albert alcain / presidential photo

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my promise.” Duterte said he has “money to start rehab” of Marawi. “I cannot build them mansions, but I can build decent houses for them. I cannot provide the destroyed mansions there. We do not spend for the rich people. We only spend for those less fortunate and do not… cannot afford,” the President said. “I am very, very, very sorry” In his June 20 visit to the ‘bakwits’ in Iligan City, the President gave a thousand pesos assistance for each family which then Social Welfare Secretar y Judy Taguiwalo said is part of

the P5,000 cash assistance per evacuee family, the remaining P4,000 of which would be given only upon return to Marawi. In the same visit, Duterte, whose grandmother was a Maranao, apologized to and asked forgiveness from the Maranaos. “I would like to say to the Maranao people that I am very, very, very sorry na nangyari ito sa atin. Sana kung madaling panahon (that this happened to you. Hopefully soon) you will find a new heart to forgive my soldiers, ang gobyerno, pati ako for declaring martial law. Wala akong choice eh sinisira na ang Marawi.” The country’ first President from Mindanao told Maranaos he hopes they “will find a new heart to

forgive my soldiers, ang gobyerno, pati ako for declaring martial law.” “But I am very sorry. Paki-abot na lang doon sa mga kapatid nating mga Maranao na ang aking paghihinanakit rin sa nangyari na ito. (Please extend to our fellow Maranaos that I am hurt that this happened). Patawarin ninyo po kami” (Please forgive us), said the President who earlier in his speech admitted he “felt betrayed” by the Maranaos. “I felt betrayed. Talagang nasaktan ako” (I was really hurt), he said, claiming the people of Lanao del Sur did not bother to report to authorities that the Maute Group had been building up its forces and firepower in the city. See visits, page 11

elections,” said lawyer Dale Bryan Mordeno, Moreno’s chief legal counsel. Mordeno said the cases should have been dismissed outright as there were no irregularities committed by Moreno. In fact, he said, the Commission on Audit-10 (COA10) decided against any irregularities in the equipment rental when it ruled that it is “incontrovertible fact that services have been rendered, services of equipment not found exceeding prevailing rental rates, benefits enjoyed by the public, and accomplishments duly recognized and cited.” Aside from the rental of heavy equipment, Moreno was also sued for the quarters of the city’s aspiring boxers and the tax settlement made between the city government and Ajinomoto Philippines. “We are expecting more cases of similar nature,” Mordeno said, as he admitted that the chopping up of cases is really a hassle. Of the 48 cases lodged at the Ombudsman against the mayor, Nuñez had filed 26 complaints, 15 of which are criminal in nature and 11 administrative. Moreno has maintained that the series of cases he is facing is part of the “hazards of politics” and would rather

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4 more hostages rescued in Marawi THE military on Monday presented four more rescued hostages as government troops continue to close in on the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Maute group in Marawi City. In a phone interview, Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Western Mindanao C ommand (Westmincom) chief, confirmed the troops rescued the four several days ago at the main battle area in the besieged city of Marawi. Galvez said they withheld the announcement of rescue of the four hostages so as not to jeopardize the operation. Galvez revealed that one of the rescued victims is a teacher named Lordvin Acopio. The teacher was rescued together with Father Teresito Suganob on September 16. The three others who were rescued in the succeeding days were identified as Abdul Naser Ergas Mangondaya; Hadji Abdulah Necson Rakim Anunto; and, Kiram Dato Amkula Ampatoa. The military earlier said that there are still around 50 hostages who are still in the hands of the Maute group. Galvez said they will

try to liberate Marawi City and end the crisis in few weeks time. “The gun battle has been reduced and contained in the 10-hectare area of downtown Marawi,” he said. To date, a total of 1,734 people have been rescued by the government forces and other government agencies since the siege began on May 23. The crisis in Marawi City has been running for almost four months already after the ISISinspired Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups attacked the country’s lone Islamic City. More than 600 terrorists and almost 200 soldiers and policemen have been killed since the fighting started. The armed conflict has triggered humanitarian crisis as more than 300,000 individuals are staying in evacuation centers in the cities and municipalities in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte provinces. Galvez said they are relentless in their operations in running after the remaining leaders of the Maute and Abu Sayyaf who are still hiding in Marawi City. (PNA)

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On Moreno’s dismissal: ‘Deceitful, cheap show’

Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno’s penchant of obtaining a restraining order from his favorite Court of Appeals (CA) in Cagayan De Oro City, does not appeal anymore. Except for the supporters and those who benefited from Moreno’s incumbency as “City Mayor,” many have now questioned the credibility of the CA in the issuance of the TRO. Last Monday, another dismissal order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the government’s antigraft court, became another useless paper as Moreno obtained a TRO – just in the nick of time? Of course, many always questioned the timing of the

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issuance of the restraining order by the CA every time a dismissal order is served against Moreno. In 2015, the Ombudsman ordered Moreno dismissed from service with a penalty of perpetual disqualification from holding public office. The case stemmed from the controversial “Ajinomoto” case where Moreno and the City Treasurer were reportedly involved in the reduction of the business tax from P 2 million to only P 300,000. Moreno filed a motion for consideration by the Ombudsman. He also obtained a 60-day restraining order from the CA, finally obtained the writ of preliminary injunction, which turned the Ombudsman

order into a “water under the bridge” document. However, prior to obtaining the TRO, the DILG officially installed Vice Mayor Ian Acenas as the new City Mayor. Yet, a day after the DILG’s order took effect, Moreno and his legal counsel brandished the restraining order forcing Acenas to vacate the mayoral post. Of course, Moreno could not be blamed for his action of regaining the lost ground. Moreno then knew that losing the mayoral post would mean the end of his political career. Thus, it was Acenas and his party mates who committed the cardinal sin of not seizing the opportunity. Acenas failed to understand the message of the

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DILG regional director the night when he was installed as the city mayor. “Sir, you are now the city mayor. The police are at your disposal,” the DILG official said before leaving the City Hall ground. Had Acenas ordered the police to forcibly evict Moreno from the City Hall’s Executive Building that night, the move would have been changed the game. But, Acenas, a neophyte in politics along with half-baked political advisers, simply succumbed to Moreno’s harassment. The point was simple. Had Moreno been driven away from the City Hall See cheap, page 11

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

‘We try to understand more a President who played DOTA all day’

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all EDITORIAL love bribes and chase after ALLAN M. MEDIANTE gifts. They do not defend Editor-in-Chief the cause of the fatherless; ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ the widow’s case does not Managing Editor Executive Editor come before them…” (Isaiah 1:26, the Holy Bible). MARK FRANCISCO -oooLifestyle Editor WHOM SHOULD GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit WE BLAME FOR KIDS Motoring Editor Photo Journalist PEDDLING SHABU IN PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN CAVITE? Who are we to Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga blame for the arrest, last Saturday, September 23, Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING 2017, in Salawag, Cavite, Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor of four minor children al AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA legedly on account of their Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant having been found inside a drug den in the place and of RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO police reports that they are Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor in fact being used as drug ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO couriers transporting illegal NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building drugs to addicts in Cavite? 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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Is it the owner of the drug den who is said to have been responsible for mobilizing the children to distribute illegal drugs? Or their parents and relatives who not only did not have any concern at all for the minors’ well-being, but even clearly consented to their illegal transactions involving drugs? Or, can we blame the law authored by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, which is the Juvenile Justice Law--the law which removed the criminal liability of children who are below 18 years of age---even if they have committed even the most heinous of crimes like peddling and trading of shabu and other illegal drugs?

-oooPHILIPPINES, A WOUNDED NATION: Here are some parts of an article written by Social Work and Development Undersecretary Lorraine Marie T. Badoy which I think should be read by those who, until now, support politicians who are opposing President Duterte, especially those who are supporting former President Noynoy Aquino. I translated portions of that article in Filipino for the Filipino version of this column. Read on: “We’re such a wounded people that we understand better a president who, through his terrible incompetence and indifference–an indifference I find unforgivable—not only

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caused the deaths of 44 of our men in uniform but when they died, refused to meet the bodies of our heroes and lend weight to their deaths. “We understand better this incompetent and indifferent president than we do this President who leaves the comfort and safety of his palace and actually goes all the way down in the battle zone where bullets can take him down. -ooo“WE TRY TO UNDERSTAND MORE THE PRESIDENT WHO PLAYED DOTA ALL DAY”: “…And See played, page 11

Think A Minute

Divide and conquer

THINK a minute. Millions of children today come from broken families. But have you ever wondered if children of divorced parents totally get over it? Do they bounce back to live truly healthy, happy lives? Or are there any long-term damages done to kids by their parents divorcing? Recent statistics show that 90 percent of children from divorced families experienced serious shock, grief, and fears. 50 percent felt rejected and abandoned. One third of the kids feared being left even by the parent they were still living with. Two thirds experienced extreme loneliness for their other parent they were not living

with. And surprisingly, 37 percent of the children were even more unhappy 5 years after the divorce than they were when it first happened. In other words, time did not heal their wounds and pain. After the children of divorced parents grew up, 40 percent of them never married, compared to only 16 percent of children who grew up with both their parents. Children of divorce were more likely to use drugs and alcohol before age 14. They had less social skills and confidence, and were less successful at university. They were also more likely to commit crimes. Girls whose parents divorced experimented with sex at an

earlier age and were more likely to get pregnant as unmarried teenagers. In fact, the evidence is very strong that the damage from divorce in one way or another lasts a lifetime. You see, since marriage is the foundation of the family, it makes sense that if you destroy the marriage you destroy the family. The old saying “Divide and Conquer” has been working to hurt and destroy millions of children’s lives. That’s exactly what divorce in a family does. But if you’ve already divorced, it’s never too late to start loving and putting your children first. In fact, the only one who can help you

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fix and heal the damage to your family is the one who created families. So why not ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for your mistakes and wrongs you’ve done to your mate and children? Then ask Jesus to help you start changing. He’ll help you to love your mate and children without conditions, so they can become the strong, happy and successful adults you want them to be. Just Think a Minute.

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Solon holds public consultation as he opens classroom building By PAT G. SAMONTE Caraga Regional Editor

BARANGAY NONGNONG, BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte First District Representative Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun recently inaugurated a newly-completed two-storey, four-classroom building in La Soledad National High School in Barangay Nongnong here. Fortun said the project was the result of the combined efforts of community leaders, residents, Depart

ment of Education (DepED) teachers and officials. The solon pushed the project for funding in the House of Representatives which the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) implemented. Fortun congratulated the initiative of the community leaders, residents, the DepED teachers and officials, DPWH and all those who contributed to the project’s completion. He

PAUNAWA Ipinagbibigay-alam na ang A Brown Co., Inc. ay naghain sa Tanggapang ito sinumpaang aplikasyon para sa paglahok sa Community Mortgage Program (CMP) ng Social Housing Finance Corporation ( SHFC) para sa pag-unlad sa mga kalsada at Sistema ng paagusan sa Christ the King Homeowners Association, Inc., at Langihan Urban Poor Neighborhood Settlers Homeowners Association, Inc., na matatagpuan sa Barangay Ambago at 23, Holy Redeemer, Langihan, Butuan City. Ang nasabing proyekto ay ginagamit ng West Highlands Phase 2A Subdivision na matatagpuan sa Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte bilang pagtupad sa Seksyon 18 ng Batas ng Republika Blg. 7279. Lahat ng mga kasulatang kaugnay nito ay maaaring suriin ng sinuman na nagtataglay ng legal na interes dito matapos humiling ng pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang halaga sa tanggapang ito. Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay itututring na rehistrado at maaari nang bigyan ng sertipiko bilang katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula sa huling paglalathala. Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro City, ika-tatlumpu’t isa (31) ng Agusto 2017. (SGD.) CHARITO A. RAAGAS Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Northern Mindanao Region NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that A Brown Co., Inc. has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for participating in Community Mortgage Program (CMP) of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHPC) specifically development of roads and drainage system for Christ the King Homeowners Association, Inc., and Langihan Urban Poor Neighborhood Settlers Homeowners Association, Inc., located at Barangays Ambago and 23, Holy Redeemer, Langihan, Butuan city. The foregoing project is being utilized as compliance for West Highlands Phase 2A Subdivision located at Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte in accordance with Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279. All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited projet is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication. Cagayan de Oro City this 31st day of August 2017.

(SGD.) CHARITO A. RAAGAS Regional Director MDN: September 27, 2017

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ALYN LABITAD GONZAGA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s date of birth from “September 2, 1971” to “September 3, 1971” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALYN ALFOJA LABITAD who was born on Sept. 2, 1971 (As per PSA file) in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are ANASTACIO GALARRITA ALFOJA and WENNIFREDA BADILI ALFOJA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 6, 2017. MDN: Sept. 27 & Oct 4, 2017

(SGD) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar

CCE-0053-2017

IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE SPOUSES JEROME M. SANCHEZ AND RODALYN ALOLOR SANCHEZ,

MDN: Sept. 27 & Oct 4, 2017

(SGD) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2017-085

JEROME M. SANCHEZ AND RODALYN ALOLOR SANCHEZ, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RUBEN PASONILAO FLORES AND SHERLYN MAHINAY DONGDONG,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-084

RUBEN PASONILAO FLORES AND SHERLYN MAHINAY DONGDONG,, 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 28, 2005 at Iligan City, 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 Purok Rozal-A, Villaverde, Iligan City and Brgy., San Roque, Lambagohun, Iligan City 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 four (4) 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 28, 2005, 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 27, 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 22nd day of September, 2017.

Date: September 20, 2017

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 LUZVIMINDA LLANEZA JANAPON has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “July 10, 1970” to “July 9, 1970” in the certificate of live birth of LUZVIMINDA COTILLON LLANEZA who was born on July 9, 1970 at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are Pascual Infiel Llaneza and Flora Fabros Cotillon. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 12, 2017.

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

MDN: Sept 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2017

MDN: September 27, 2017

INAUGURATION OF TWO-STOREY, FOUR-CLASSROOM BUILDING AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION. Congressman Lawrence “Law” Fortun (3rd from left, middle photo) turns over a new classroom building (left photo) in a ceremony in Barangay Nongnong, Butuan City. After the handover rite, the lawmaker conducts a consultation meeting with community residents to discuss national and local issues with community residents (right photo). photos supplied

See SOLON, page 11

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Northern Mindanao Region

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Northern Mindanao Region

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 January 22, 2005 at Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, 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 Valencia City, Bukidnon and Sitio Dam, Curvada, Ditucalan, Iligan City 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 ten (10) 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 January 22, 2005, 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 27, 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 19th day of September, 2017. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Northern Mindanao Region

PAUNAWA

NOTICE

Ipinagbibigay-alam na ang A Brown Co., Inc. ay naghain sa Tanggapang ito sinumpaang aplikasyon para sa pagbebenta ng mga lote sa West Highlands Phase 2A Subdivision na matatagpuan sa Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte at sinasakop ng Lote 1-8 ng Block 1, Lote 1-21 ng Block 2, Lote 1-9 ng Block 3, Lote 1-7 ng Block 4, Lote 1-17 ng Block 5, Lote 1-17 ng Block 6, lote 1-17 ng Block 7, lote 1-29 ng Block 8, Lote 1-13 ng Block 9, Lote 1-8 ng Block 10, Lote 1-9 ng Block 11, at Lote 14 ng Block 20, ng Psd-13-002896 sa ilalim ng titulo bilang 157-2014000894. Ang nasabing proyekto ay ginagamit ang paglahok sa Community Mortgage Program (CMP) ng Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) para sa pag-unlad sa mga kalsada at sistema ng paagusan sa Christ the King Homeowners Association, Inc., at Langihan Urban Poor Nerighborhood Settlers Homeowners Association, Inc. na matatagpuan sa Barangay Ambago at 23, Holy Redeemer, Langihan, Butuan City bilang pagtupad sa Seksyon 18 ng Batas ng Republika Blg. 7279. Lahat ng mga kasulatang kaugnay nito ay maaaring suriin ng sinuman na nagtataglay ng legal na interes ditto matapos humiling ng pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang halaga sa tanggapang ito. Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay ituturing na rehistrado at maaari nang bigyan ng sertipiko bilang katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula huling paglalathala. Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro City, ika-tatlumpu’t isa (31) ng Agusto 2017.

Notice is hereby given that A Brown Co., Inc. has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of lots in West Highlands Phase 2A Subdivision located at Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and more particularly described as Lots 1-8 of Block 1, Lots 1-21 of Block 2, Lots 1-9 of Block 3, Lots 1-7 of Block 4, lots 1-17 of Block 5, Lots 1-17 of Block 6, Lots 1-17 of Block 7, Lots 1-29 of Block 8, Lots 1-13 of Block 9, Lots 1-8 of Block 10, Lots 1-9 of Block 11, and Lot 14 of Block 20, all in Psd-13-002896 containing an area of 84,698 sq.m. and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 157-2014000894. The foregoing project is utilizing the Participation in Community Mortgage Program (CMP) of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) specifically development of roads and drainage system for Christ the King Homeowners Association, Inc., and Langihan Urban Poor Neighborhood Settlers Homeowners Association, Inc., located at Barangays Ambago and 23, Holy Redeemer, Langihan, Butuan City respectively, as its compliance pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279. All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication. Cagayan de Oro City this 31st day of August 2017.

(SGD.) CHARITO A. RAAGAS Regional Director

MDN: September 27, 2017

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percent and 24.7 percent increase in total membership and paid-up capital. A total of 17 new cooperatives were also registered in the second quarter of 2017 adding 5 more to the 12 new cooperatives registered in the same period of 2016. Currently, there are now 1,809 cooperatives with 48 more cooperatives added to 1,761 cooperatives as of the second quarter of 2016. Cooperative membership of Misamis Oriental has been accounted for 47.8 percent of the 280,748 coop members contributing a total 65.7 percent of the P1.307 billion paid-up capital as of the second quarter of 2017. (RTP/PIA10)

C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY(PIA) – The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)-10 noted a significant increase of new firms and cooperatives registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) respectively during the Media Forum on the Second Quarterly Regional Economic Situationer on September 19, in Cagayan de Oro City. Chief Economic Development Specialist Engr. Cecilio Clarete said that the region has registered a total of 135 new firms that already include stock corporations and partnerships in the second quarter of 2017 with paid-up capital investment amounting to P104.04 million. The said figure is higher by 22.38 percent as compared to that of the same quarter of 2016 and out of the total new firms, 86.67 percent were stock corporations contributing 95.87 percent of the total investment. About 77.78 percent of the regional total comprising 90 stock corporations and 15 partnerships were hosted by Misamis Oriental. As for the highest increase in paid-up capital brought about by the new stock corporations, Lanao del Norte has marked 139.47 percent increase for the second quarter of this year while Bukidnon hit the 420 percent increase in paid-up capital invested by new partnership firms. When it comes to CDAregistered investments, the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte takes a time off as he unwinds with members of the media during a gathering at the NEDA-10 highlighted 25.5 Matina Enclaves in Davao City on September 22, 2017. JOEY DALUMPINES/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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N. Mindanao corn output recovers in 2Q, palay up by 36% By Apipa P. Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PIA) - Corn production in Northern Mindanao has recovered from the ill-effects of El Niño phenomenon during the second quarter of 2017, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in the region reported. Corn output during the quarter was recorded at 66,163 metric tons (MT), up by 211.79 percent from the 21,220 MT production in the second quarter of 2016. Engr. Cecilio Y. Clarete, chief economic development specialist of NEDA-X, said the growth was mainly due to sufficient rainfall, more usage of fertilizer, and availability of hybrid and modern open pollinated variety (OPV) seeds. Bukidnon was the biggest corn producer contributing 44,791 MT or 67 percent of the total regional corn production followed by Lanao del Norte sharing 21 percent or 14,150 MT. The value of white corn production for the quarter stood at P227.8 million, up by 34 percent, year-on-year. Despite the 14 percent reduction in the average farm gate, the 55 percent increase in volume was more than enough to raise the value of white corn production The value of yellow corn production, on the other hand, grew by 332 percent to P440.1 million due to the 477 percent growth in production volume. White corn production during the quarter was recorded at 20,745 MT while yellow corn at 45,418 MT. Meanwhile, the volume of palay produced during the same quarter reached 136,331 MT, higher by 36.8 percent from the 99,644 MT recorded in the same quarter last year. All the provinces in the region, except for Camiguin, posted increases in production. Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte were still the top producers contributing 69,546 See corn, page 11

EDITOR : MARK FRANCISCO

Wednesday

community

September 27, 2017

PHOTO STORY

Every drop counts as CDD’s impact empowers communities The community of Barangay Alipuaton in Salay, Misamis Oriental cherishes the completion of the construction of its Potable, Pump-Driven, Water System. The project is part of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan, Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community Driven Development Program (KalahiCIDSS NCDDP) thrust to empower communities. According to the World Bank, Community-Driv-

en Development (CDD) programs operate on the principles of transparency, participation, local empowerment, demand-responsiveness, greater downward accountability, and enhanced local capacity. The organization also believes that given clear and transparent rules, access to information, appropriate capacity, and financial support, poor men and women can effectively organize to identify community priorities and address Genelyn Caminade, Kalahi-CIDSS volunteer and local problems by working voted as Barangay SubProject Management Com- Ribbon cutting done by Mayor Angelo G. Capistrano in partnership with local mittee Chairperson, of Barangay Alipuaton, Salay, Jr. with members of the Sangguniang Bayan, BaranMisamis Oriental.

gay Alipuaton Council and DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS staff.

Salay Mayor Angelo Capistrano, with the DSWD KalahiCIDSS team, tests the abundant water supply made available in Barangay Alipuaton.

A short program was conducted for the formal turnover, with messages of thanksgiving and appreciation to everyone who helped in the realization of the project.

Community people with the local government, DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS staff pose for a photo despite the challenging weather during the turn-over ceremony.

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the child as shown by his signature in the affidavit of acknowledgement of paternity and the date of birth was during the subsistence of his marriage to his legal wife. The High Court noted that Judge Dagala, in his comment, admitted he was married but was separated and “without any remorse” has three children with three different women. He denied involvement in illegal activities but admitted to owning Sugba Cockpit in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, but had sold its rights in 2008. In 2016, he submitted a letter of resignation but the Court rejected it as he was still under investigation. The High Court said that it does not “seek to interfere with a judge’s relationships” but nevertheless stressed that immorality is a valid ground for sanctioning members of the Judiciary because it (1) challenges his or her capacity to dispense justice, (2) erodes the faith and confidence of the public in the administration of justice, and (3) impacts the Judiciary’s legitimacy. “We understand the

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lot and the trees planted thereof. Judge Dagala shouted invectives while brandishing an M-16 armalite rifle, which was caught on camera and tape by the other neighbors. He was also accused of involvement in alleged illegal activities. Upholding the findings of the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) which had been ordered to investigate the case, the High Court held that there was sufficient evidence to hold Judge Dagala accountable for gross misconduct in connection with the September 29, 2015 incident, as recounted in the anonymous complaint. OCA identified the man brandishing the armalite in video as Judge Dagala, who failed to deny or refute the allegations. The High Court further held that such finding of fact has various consequences, noting that a certification issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Firearms and Explosives Office also disclosed that Dagala was

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not a licensed/registered firearm holder of any kind and calibre. It underscored that Judge Dagala’s actuations as recorded in the video “are unacceptable for a member of the bench and should merit a finding of administrative liability. This is without prejudice to any criminal action that may also be filed against him.” Likewise, the High Court agreed with OCA’s finding that Judge Dagala was guilty of immorality for siring a child out of wedlock during the subsistence of his marriage. The High Court stressed that while anonymous complaints should always be treated with great caution, the anonymity of the complaint does not, in itself, justify its outright dismissal, provided the allegations can be reliably verified and properly substantiated by competent evidence. Immorality is a recognized ground for the discipline of judges and justices under the Rules of Court. The record is clear as evidenced by the certificate of live birth, showing Judge Dagala was father of

undeniable sadness of a failed marriage….We understand that judges and justices are also human, and are naturally inclined to search for what is good and what gives meaning, including happy and fulfilling relationships…Nevertheless choices are made within particular contexts and in consideration of duties and obligations that must be honoured. More importantly, choices have consequences. Judge Dagala made his choice. He must now face the repercussions. Thus, as much as we commiserate with Judge Dagala, we remain a court of law with a mandate to dispense even-handed justice,” the High Court stressed. The High Court further stressed that “[a]ll who desire to be part of the Judiciary must first decide if he or she can live up to the highest standards of morality expected of judges and justices….[O]nce a lawyer joins the Judiciary, he or she should abide by the rules. We remind all judges that no position demands greater moral righteousness and uprightness from its occupant than the judicial

office.” According to the OCA, while Judge Dagala may be excused for having sired two children prior to his marriage, the record was clear that he had his third child during the subsistence of his marriage with his legal wife. Justice Marvic Leonen, who wrote a concurring and dissenting opinion, said that while he agrees with the majority that acts of grave misconduct were substantially proven, he found insufficient the evidence to include immorality as a ground for dismissal. He opined that any complaint for immorality should not be entertained except when it is commenced by its victims. Leonen noted that Judge Dagala and his wife have

been childless and that there are no complaints from any of the children he had fathered. He also gave weight to the unrebutted manifestation of Judge Dagala that his wife has forgiven and even forgotten what he has done. “It is time that we show more sensitivity to the reality of many families. Immorality is not to be wielded high-handedly and in the process cause shame on many of its victims. It should be invoked in a calibrated manner, always keeping in mind the interests of those who have to suffer its consequences on a daily basis. There is a time when the law should exact accountability; there is also a time when the law should understand the humane act of genuine forgiveness.” (PNA)

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Farm service providers seal deal with institutional buyers Wednesday, September 27, 2017

By EMMYLOU PRESILDA

BUIUAN CITY – From production support to marketing assistance, the Department of Agriculture’s intervention links Farm Service Providers (FSP) to local rice dealers. AgusPinoy Inc. and Sto. Niño Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SNMPC) are now ready to supply well-milled rice to various institutional buyers in Caraga region. A total of nine individual entrepreneurs and four cooperatives have signified their interest and willingness to buy a significant volume of well-milled rice from FSPs. The Agriculture Department’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) provides market linkages for the FSPs and buyers. The deal was sealed with the signing of a market-

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region Branch 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte In re: PETITION FOR CORRECTION SPECIAL CASE NO. 329-07-2017 OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ESTRELLITA J. ANGAY UNDER THE MIDDLE NAME OF “NO ENTRY” TO JABAJAB, UNDER THE DATE OF BIRTH FROM “FEBRUARY 28”, to FEBRUARY 28, 1973 and UNDER THE FAMILY NAME FROM “AÑGAY” to ANGAY. ESTRELLITA J. ANGAY-BUGUINA Represented by MARIA LUISA B. ANGAY. Petitioner. For: Correction of Entry THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent. X-----------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court is a petition for Correction of Entry filed by the herein petitioner. Petitioner alleges that she is of legal age, married and resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. She was born to spouses Felipe Angay and Estrella Jabajab at Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Unknown to the petitioner, the informant, MONICA S. MACEDA, registered her name with NO MIDDLE NAME appearing in her Certificate of Live Birth which should have been JABAJAB. Furthermore, there is also an error in the entry of the DATE OF BIRTH, as it was entered as February 28 instead of February 28, 1973 as reflected in her Marriage Contract. Under the category CHILD, the last name or family name, the entry is AÑGAY that it needs to be clarified as ANGAY. That the petition is filed in good faith and is not intended to conceal the commission of a crime and/or defeat the investigation and prosecution of the same but with the sole intention to straighten the record of her birth. She is also desirous of correcting the entry as to avoid confusion and future inconvenience it may cause. Set the initial hearing of the petition to October 13, 2017 at 8:30 in the morning before the sala of this Court. Furnish copy of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General at Makati City, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, and to the petitioner, as represented by MARIA LUISA B. ANGAY of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. The petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of this Order to a newspaper of general circulation within the province of Lanao del Norte for three (3) consecutive weeks, at her expense. Any person/s interested to the petition may come to Court on said date and time to show cause why said petition should not be granted. SO ORDERED. Tubod, Lanao del Norte. September 8, 2017.

(SGD.) DENNIS P. VICOY Acting Presiding Judge

MDN: Sept. 13, 20 & 27, 2017

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

farmers as we advocate agriculture as a viable business enterprise,” said AMAD chief Lynn A. Pareñas. Both FSPs will have a guaranteed market for a year through the establishment of the partnership with local buyers. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ELMER D. CABIG who died last October 29, 2016 in Kapalong, Davao del Norte; that the said deceased left the following properties: A) A house and a parcel of land with a consisting of 150 square meters located in Tulip St., El Rio Vista Village, Brgy. 019 Poblacion, Davao City particularly described T-397505; B) A utility vehicle one Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 with Plate No. K IB11 and Engine No. 4D56UCCH3736 covered by a Certificate of registration CR. No. 252087216. Are the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICTION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF A DECEASED, I, RHEA MARGARITA CABIG, the wife, the sole and only surviving legal heir; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Michelle U. SilvaSuello; as per Doc. No. 250; Page No. 50; Book No. III; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late LOURNIE I. RIVERA who died on August 17, 2006 at Karaos, SFADS left a parcel of land as lot no. 3, Pcs – 10- 000825 being a portion of Lot No. 2960-C-3-A, 2960-C3-E(LCR) Psd – 142703 with a whole area of One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty(1,220) sq. mtrs. More or less located at Barrio of Libertad, Butuan City, Philippines covered under TCT no. T-5663 registered in the Registry of Deeds of Butuan City, Philippines is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement among heirs with Deed of Sale with notarial Registry Atty. Ferdinand H. Ebarle Doc. No. 600 Page No. 14, Book No. 478, Series of 2016 MDN: Sept 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2017

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC September 18, 2017

CCE-0032-2017 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 CHRISTIAN DUMAYAS PLARIZA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHRISTIAN DUMAYAS PLARIZA at New Ilocos, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are JESUS P. PLARIZA and LEONORA DUMAYAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this Office not later than October 3, 2017 MDN: Sept. 20 & 27, 2017

(SGD) ANASTACIA B. DENSING Municipal Civil Registrar

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JAIME L. UMPA, who died on June 10, 2017; That the deceased left the following described parcel of land, to wit; ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-3998 (Lot 923-C,Csd-13467-D) Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney; This agreement is executed between: PANORO L. UMPA, of legal age, Filipino, widow; SITTIE JAIPAH L. UMPA, (incapacitated) of legal age, Filipino, single, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; JAIME L. UMPA, JR., of legal age, Filipino, single; NORJAIME ALYSSA L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; ABDULLAH L. UMPA, minor, Filipino,assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; and MACABANGKIT DATU L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; all are residents of 0225 Xavier Estates, Cagayan de Oro City. That we hereby authorizes our mother, PANORO L. UMPA to transact, sign any necessary papers with the Landbank, Capistrano Branch as well as the two (2) units vehicles, for and in behalf of the Heirs above-stated. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Perseverando L. Araña, Jr.; as per Doc. No. 86; Page No. 18; Book No. 42; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept. 13, 20, & 27, 2017

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney

Publication Notice R.A.10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0053-2017/RA.9048/RA.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 PERBITO DAPLIN AMOD has filed with this Office a correction of entry in Date of Birth from “MARCH 19, 1960” to FEBRUARY 18, 1960 in the Certificate of Live Birth of PERBITO DAPLIN AMOD was born on FEBRUARY 18, 1960 at Makilala, Cotabato and whose parents are DIOSCORO D. AMOD and MELECIA B. DAPLIN Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 27 September 2017 MDN: Sept. 20 & 27, 2017

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JAIME L. UMPA, who died on June 10, 2017; That the deceased left the following described parcel of land, to wit; ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-3998 (Lot 923C, Csd-13467-D) containing an area of TWO HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and FORTY EIGHT (201, 548) square meters, more or less; and TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-137-2013003008 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 25, Block 2, of the subd., plan Psd10021044, being a portion of lot 4-A, Psd-104305-019917), situated in the Barangay of Upper Balulang, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) square meters, more or less. Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Special Power of Attorney; This agreement is executed between: PANORO L. UMPA, of legal age, Filipino, widow; SITTIE JAIPAH L. UMPA, (incapacitated) of legal age, Filipino, single, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; JAIME L. UMPA, JR., of legal age, Filipino, single; NORJAIME ALYSSA L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro L. Umpa; ABDULLAH L. UMPA, minor, Filipino,assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; and MACABANGKIT DATU L. UMPA, minor, Filipino, assisted by mother Panoro l. Umpa; all are residents of 0225 Xavier Estates, Cagayan de Oro City. The Heirs hereby settle and adjudicate the above-described PARCELS OF LAND pro indiviso or equal share. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Perseverando L. Araña, Jr.; as per Doc. No. 87; Page No. 18; Book No. 42; Series of 2017.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato City/Municipality: Makilala

Date: 12 September 2017

sure additional income to the farm service providers. It also provides local food sovereignty. Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late DOLORES MADROÑO ARNADO who died on October 19, 2016 in Cagayan de Oro City, left a parcel of registered land designated as Lot 5 Block 15, Scions Subdivision, Phase 2 located at Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, consisting of a residential building and more particularly described as follows; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 5, Block 15, Pcs-10-000528, being a portion of Lots 4378-B-1, 4378-B-2, 4378-B-3 and 4378-B-4, Psd-10000190), situated in the Barrio of Canitoan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DOLORES MADROÑO ARNADO, made and entered into by and among SAMUEL B. ARNADO, of legal age, widower and resident of Block 3 Lot 21, Silver Creek Subdivision, Phase 2, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; MARIA RESUEL M. ARNADO FUENTES, of legal age, married and resident of Block 16 Lot 1, Belvue Subdivision, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; MARY ANN M. ARNADO, of legal age, married and resident of Matina, Davao City; MARY JANET M. ARNADO, of legal age, married and resident of Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; RONALD M. ARNADO, of legal age, married and resident of Block 21 lot 9, Silver Creek Subdivision, Phase 1, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; RICHARD M. ARNADO, of legal age, single and resident of Block 3 Lot 21, Silver Creek Subdivision, Phase 2, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; All herein referred to as HEIRS. That the said real property is covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-55248 issued by the Register of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City and TAX DECLARATION NO. G-139464 and TAX DECLARATION NO. G-139465 (BLDG. ONLY) issued by the City Assessor, Cagayan de Oro City; That, we, the above-named parties, hereby voluntarily waive our rights and interest over the described property, including improvement thereon consisting of residential building, free from all liens and encumbrances, in favor of RICHARD M. ARNADO, of legal age, his heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Emmanuel A. Akut; as per Doc. No. 297; Page No. 61; Book No. 149; Series of 2017.

SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. From left to right are DA-Caraga Regional Technical Director Nicandro Navia, Director Lealyn Ramos of DA’s Special Technical Advisory Group, Chairperson Marilyn Aranas of Sto.Niño Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Ma.Teresa Frias of NKF Store, and MAFISCO Business Manager Rho Cougee Garido. At the back are (left to right) Marisa Garces, Marilou Gruyal, and Isabelita Ocampo, all of DA-Caraga.

ing agreement between both parties under the Corporate Rice Farming Program. “Part of our assistance is to become a consolidator to find market linkages to our local farmers. The marketing agreement between the FSPs and local buyers was the result of our market matching. We continually assist our

terms of quality of their product. That is why we are sealing the deal with them as our source of quality rice,” said Mangagoy Fishermen MultiPurpose Cooperative (MAFISCO) Business Manager Rho Cougee Garido. To ensure quality and adequate supply of rice for the commitment of both FSPs to their buyers. DA wll provide each FSP the appropriate farm inputs, technologies, and services to increase their farm productivity. CRF does not only en-

(SGD) GERSON MUDANZA II Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato City/Municipality: Makilala NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: 14 September 2017

CCE-0054-2017/RA.9048/RA.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 JUBENIL MORALES PEPITO has filed with this Office a correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUBENIL M. PEPITO was born on 04 October 1974 at Makilala, Cotabato and whose parents are JULIAN PEPITO and BENILFA MORALES Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 29 September 2017. MDN: Sept. 20 & 27, 2017

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Ordinances. e. Special permit- A temporary authorization or license given to an applicant who wants to build or construct a building or structural improvement in public places and coastal areas within the jurisdiction and control of the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental for a very compelling and vital purpose beneficial to the interest of the Municipality and the entire populace of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Occidental MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ JAENA OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN Excerpts from the Minutes of the 18th Regular Session of the Sangguniang Bayan of Lopez Jasna, Misamis Occidental held at the Sangguniang Bayan Session hall on June 19, 2017.

Hon. Jay M. Bergado - P Vice-Mayor

Hon. Ernest G. Lontok - P Hon. Rufino Philip T. Magsayo - P Hon. Ric S. Yunting - P S.B. Member S. B. Member S. B. Member Hon. Abundio P. Gerbese - P Hon. Fernando L. Cotales- P Hon. Rey D. Perocho - P S. B. Member S. B. Member S. B. Member Hon. Maria Corazon L. Cale - P Hon. Leo Q. Araño - P Hon. Celso B. Bergado - P S. B. Member S. B. Member ABC President/ Ex-Officio Member Gukom Eugenio T. Lumontod - P IPMR Ex-Officio Member

LEGEND: P - Present. A - Absent. L - Late. Ex - Excuse, OB - On Official Business. OL - On Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 07-2017 “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction, Installation and Erection of Buildings in Coastal Areas and Public Places without the Pertinent Building Permits or Special Permits in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental” explanatory note WHEREAS, public safety of every individual residing in Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, a healthy ecology and the general welfare of the public are primary concerns of the Local Government Unit of Lopez Jaena, Misamis ccidental; WHEREAS, it becomes prevalent that there are construction, installation and erection of buildings and other improvements intentionally, wilfully and deliberately done without securing the necessary permits from the local agencies/offices thereby causing imminent threat to the public from the peril of fire, collapse of buildings, falling debris hazards of pollution and hindering the Local Government Unit of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental to utilize public places and coastal areas in launching structural projects for the development and benefit of all residents in the municipality; WHEREAS, this alarming situation necessitates the imposition of stringent sanctions to those who have intentionally, wilfully and deliberately constructed, installed and erected buildings and other improvements in the coastal areas and public places without the necessary building permit or special permit; WHEREAS, Sec. 5 of Art. II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, provides that: That the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and’the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy; WHEREAS, Sec 16 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines (R.A. 7160), provides that: Every Local Government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied there from, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdiction, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and selfreliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full enjoyment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants;

SECTION 3. LEGAL BASIS 1. Section 5 (Article II) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution 2. Section 16 (R.A. 7160)Local Government Code of the Philippines 3. Section 389, 444, 455 and 465 of R.A. 8550 National Fishery Code 4. Executive Order No. 533 (Adopting Integrated Coastal Management as a National Strategy to ensure’ sustainable Development. 5. Section 3(A-No.5-6) of Provincial Ordinance No. 99-16 (IBAMO CODE) SECTION 4. Prohibited Acts - lt shall be prohibited for any person to intentionally, wilfully, and deliberately construct, install and erect a building or other structural improvement in the coastal areas and public places in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, without building permit or special permit. All existing buildings or any structural improvements in the coastal areas and public places in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental without building permits or special permits prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be covered by this prohibition/ Provided further that any building or structure constructed or installed in the coastal areas and public places being considered as future site of Municipal Development Projects with or without building permit or special permit shall also be included in this prohibition. SECTION 5. SCOPE AND COVERAGE - This Ordinance shall be applicable to all coastal and public places in this Municipality, more specifically the nine (9) coastal barangays of Molatuhan Bajo, Mansabay Bajo, Puntod, Eastern Pob., Western Pob., Katipa, Biasong, Sibugon and Sibula. SECTION 6. Penalty Clause - The owner or any of his representatives of the building or other improvements constructed, installed and erected in coastal areas and public places without building permit or special permit will be notified by the Municipal Engineer on the violation and will be given fifteen (15) days from receipt to immediately remove or demolish the building or the structural improvement. Failure or refusal on the part of the owner or any of his representative to demolish the illegal structure within the period herein provided shall automatically authorize the local government of the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental to demolish the same, gather and keep the construction materials of the demolished structure. SECTION 7. Separability Clause - If for any reason any section or provision of this ordinance, or any portion thereof, or the application of such section, provision or portion thereof to any person, group or circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall not be affected by such declaration and shall remain in force and effect. SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause - This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the provisions of existing laws. ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF LOPEZ JAENA IN ITS SESSION ON JUNE 19, 2017.

SANGGUNIAN MEMBERS:

WHEREAS, in response to this disturbing situation, this ordinance is hereby sought. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Pambayan of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, That: SECTION 1. Title - This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction, Installation and Erection of Buildings in Coastal Areas and Public Places without the Pertinent Building Permits and Special Permits in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental”.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms a. Construction, installation and erection of buildings and improvements- An act of creating, constructing, installing and erecting buildings, houses, cottage or any structural improvements by using carpentry, masonry or both. b. Coastal areas - The seashore or foreshore lands which are inalienable and classified as public land within the territorial jurisdiction of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental. c. Public Places- Public plazas, kiosks, streets, thoroughfares, sidewalks, beaches, any other public place or such other places categorized for public dominion. d. Building permit- An authorization or license given to an applicant who wants to build or construct a building or structural improvement after he satisfies and conforms the approved standard requirements on zoning and land use, lines and grades, structural design, sanitary and sewerage, environmental health, electrical and mechanical safety as well as with other rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the provisions of this National Building Code and other Municipa’

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Do not worry because God will do all things The Gospel of Jesus Christ (September27, 2017-Wednesday) Mark 10:1-12- And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away [his] wife? Tempting him. And he answered and said unto them, what did Moses command you? And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put [her] away.This is

the mentality of some Pharisees that divorce was acceptable to their times and you know what, this is the mentality of many people especially in foreign countries that “divorce is a law already.”Remember, “Matrimony” is one of the 7 sacraments. This means that “marriage life is a very sacred commitment” of both husband and wife. In fact, Jesus

proved it in our gospel for today. And Jesus answered and said unto them, for the “hardness of your heart” he wrote you this precept. You need to be united with the good programs of our government and our church. You need to be united with your families and relatives all the times whatever the circumstances is. Take note: united we stand;

divided we fall. Satan attacks us constantly to destroy our bonding and unity. Satan attacks the families to be broken. Patrick Payton said, “The family that prays together, stays together”. Allow God to bind your family together. Let God binds your marriages. God designs everyone to associate and not to live alone. “No man is an island.”

Biblical reflection You need to associate with others to survive and to live a happy life. For all married couple; let your union intact in order that you can fulfill the divine assignment of God for your life. If you are in troubles right now; hold on because Satan is attacking your relationship. Satan hates Bro. Edcel L. Closas any loving couple and a happy married life. Do will do all things to save not worry because God your relationship.

Infinities are equal

Partnering general and SPED Communication competency of senior high school students students in one PE class? By SHEILAFE C. BOLINA Teacher II Lala National High School

NOW here’s something that we can learn from the Americans. A new PE program in Texas is helping general education students better understand and form closer relationships with special education (SPED) students. One of the biggest things I think for both is there is empathy. It’s developing that empathetic nature that is sometimes lacking in our world today. As they work together, they see what people go through so they’re able to kind of see the world through a different perspective which makes them have compassion for other kids.

The program pairs general education students with students who have special needs during their PE period at school and allows students to enrol in a class that fo cus es on students with special needs instead of choosing a traditional required physical education course such as volleyball or basketball. The students first spend time in the classroom time learning about the challenges of the special needs students and then keeping in mind what their abilities are, plan activities for the special needs children. I b el i e ve we c an replicate this kind of program here in the Philippines.

By JUNAH GLECE T. SUICO Teacher II Lala National High School

EFFECTIVE communication is an essential skill for all supervisors. In addition to verbal communication, it includes aspects of non-verbal communication, listening skills and recognizing cultural differences. A supervisor must utilize effective communication skills in order to create a clear mutual understanding with the students and parents on common goals, directives and expectations. So how effective are your communication skills? Have you ever give someone directions that you believed were clear and concise only later to find out that they did not understand what you were telling them? Students have their own communication competen-

cy profiles likewise. Communication competency encompasses the set of abilities that students use to impart and exchange information, experiences and ideas to explore the world around them and to understand effectively engage in the use of digital media. Communication competency provides a bridge between students’ learning, their personal and social identity and relationships and the world in which they interact. Development of communication competency begins within families before students enter formal schooling and expands at every level of schooling. At each stage, students maintain and enhance competencies from previous stages while developing new skills.

By EVELYN G. AUMAN, Master Teacher II Kibawe Central Elementary School Kibawe Bukidnon

IN a breakthrough that disproves decades of conventional wisdom, researchers have shown that two different variants of infinity are actually the same size. It solves one of the most famous and intractable problems in mathematics – whether there exist infinities between the infinite size of natural numbers and the infinite size of real numbers. The real numbers are bigger than the natural numbers but until now, mathematicians have no idea how big they are. Now, researchers have discovered that p and t are in fact equal. The solution opened more headaches though – It opens a link between the sizes of infinite sets and the mapping of mathematical theories. Infinity can be simplified through a matching game.

Suppose you have two sets of objects – a set of cars and a set of drivers. If there is exactly one driver for each car, then you know that the number of cars equals the number of drivers (even if you don’t know yet what that number is). That is called cardinality. Translated to the concept of infinity, consider the natural numbers 1, 2, 3 and so on. That set of natural numbers is infinite. Consider the real numbers which are all the points on the number line. The real numbers are a continuum, meaning there’s no space between them. Real numbers can’t be one-to-one with natural numbers because it’s always possible to come up with another real number that can be squeezed in between. Thus, a second kind of infinity is born – the uncountably infinite. p represents natural numbers and t represents real numbers. Yet in the context of Keisler’s order classifying theories as minimally complex and maximally complex, mathematicians recently solved that p equals t.

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Corn... from page 6

MT (51%) and 41,893 MT (31%), respectively. Clarete said the increase in Bukidnon’s production was attributable to sufficient irrigation water and rainfall, complemented by the government’s hybrid seeds subsidy. For Lanao del Norte, the growth was mainly due to more plantings in rainfed and upland areas. Seed assistance and usage of fertilizer through the “plant now, pay later” scheme availed by farmers in Lala also contributed to the province’s production growth. (APB/ PIA-10)

Drop... from page 7

governments and other supportive institutions to build small-scale infrastructure and deliver basic services. With a total funding of PHP 1,887,802.00 the project was turned over to the community on June 20, 2017 of which the community will handle the operation and maintenance of the potable water system. “Sa una, gapanglaba kami didto sa suba sa pikas barangay. Karon, aduna na kami saktong panubig gikan na mismo sa among mga gripo, dali ra namo pud maligo-an ang mga bata kada buntag para preparar para eskwela (Before, we used to do our laundry in the river located at the next barangay. Now, we can get sufficient water straight from the faucet, we can easily bathe the kids early in the morning to prepare for school)” shares Genelyn Caminade, Kalahi-CIDSS volunteer and voted as Barangay SubProject Management Committee Chairperson, of Barangay Alipuaton, Salay, Misamis Oriental. The water system project is set to make significant impact to the community of Barangay Alipuaton, Genelyn concludes. Photos and Story courtesy of June Ray Lustre, DSWD Area Coordinator of Salay, Misamis Oriental.

Solon... from page 5

He said the realization of the project should be credited to them. Through the efforts of community leaders, a consultation with the solon was organized and transformed into a platform for the discussion of various local and national development initiatives and policy reforms. The lawmaker said the event was unusual in that the community leaders and members themselves initiated the discussion and the issues taken up educated him about his constituents’ thinking and temper. Fortun said he would encourage similar exchange of ideas in his upcoming visits to other barangays.

Visits... from page 3

“Masama ang loob ko, kasi hindi naman ninyo

sinabi na malakas na ang pasok (ng Maute” (I feel bad because you did not say that the terrorists have been gaining foothold in the city), he added. Maranao leaders have also expressed their hurt over the decision of the Duterte administration to launch military operations, impose martial law and conduct air strikes and not give another chance for the traditional settlement of conflicts. Within the four-month war, negotiations done the traditional way, through emissaries, saved 134 lives on June 4 during the fourhour “humanitarian pause” to allow trapped residents to leave the conflict zone. The “humanitarian pause” was conducted through the Peace Corridor launched by the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front and five others on June 25, during the eighthour humanitarian ceasefire that was later extended to another two hours as declared by government and reciprocated to by the Maute Group on Eid’l Fitr, the end of the month-long Ramadan. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Played... from page 4

when a hail of bullets meet him and he is forced to take shelter in a mosque, the one thing that we’ve allowed to enter our consciousness is not how this President risked his life to be with his men and not how we’ve never seen anything like it---ever before. “Not his heroism and his great love for us but this--THIS---is what has tied up in a bunch: that he forgot to take off his shoes as he ran to take cover in a mosque when a hail of bullets rained down on him. And we give him hell for it. The inanity of it all. “We understand better a president who plays DOTA all day than we do a President who works HARD all day. We understand better presidential plunderers than we do this President who is incorruptible…” -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, that can be viewed at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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ground the night when Acenas was installed new City Mayor, the CA would no longer issue the TRO. After all, what is there to issue when the subject (Moreno) has vacated his post at the City Hall? Moreno’s continued stay at City Hall, despite the dismissal order, would mean he (Moreno) remains in command of the affairs of the city government.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 That presumption continues to this day. The Ombudsman sustained its dismissal order against Moreno in 2016 just as the midterm national and local elections were scheduled in May. While the locals learned that the dismissal order was already out, it was not served until the May election was over. The issuance of the dismissal order became a subject of an election campaign and protest by the opposing candidates. Everyone then believed that Moreno enjoyed the favor of the Aquino administration because he was the Liberal Party (LP) candidate in Cagayan De Oro City. There were questions raised whether Moreno was really qualified to run for the mayoral candidacy then. But, the withholding of the anti-graft court dismissal order has allowed Moreno to run for the mayoral post under the principle of “innocence until proven guilty.” Thus, the dismissal order served last Monday was useless and lacks the full force of the law. With a disinterested Vice Mayor who has no plan of taking the mayoral post from a party mate, the order would have become useless. How could the Vice Mayor succeed as the City Mayor when he was not officially installed because of his absence? Common sense tells us that the dismissal order and the restraining order were only a “cheap, deceitful, political show.” The only way to take Moreno out of office is by the full force of the law. Considering the number of anti-graft and corruption cases filed against him along with dozens of dismissal orders, the only means is to physically remove Moreno as City Mayor. Could it be done? Yes, under Martial Law and in consonance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against graft and corruption in the country, Moreno could be removed from office. Actually, the CYNOSURE doubts that this could be carried out. After all, Martial Law would end come December. -0- Email reaction/comments: crisguardian@yahoo.com

Surfers...

from page 1 Surfing Cup last Saturday, bowed to Kiron Jabour of Hawaii and Raoni Montereiro of Brazil. “I got unlucky this time. The waves were too small during my heat and I had a few mistakes,” Alipayo told MindaNews. Local spectators were upset over Alipayo’s early exit saying saying they were expecting a lot from him. “I was quite upset but that’s the sports. There’s time for winning and there’s time for losing. We have to accept it,” said German national Rico Reteinbach who bet on the homegrown talent. Other Filipino contenders such as Arkipo Figuron, Dionisio Espejon and Carlito Nogalo suffered reversals, too. They were eliminated in the second day of the event sanctioned by the World Surf League with qualifying series 3,000 points. But two Filipino competi-

LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE OF MISOR - VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ attended the public hearing for the proposed amendments of the Revenue Code of Misamis Oriental which was held at the MORESCO I Gymnasium in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental. The hearing was the second time the consultations were held which was participated by the people from the Second District covering Municipalities from Jasaan to Lugait. It was initiated by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental Committee on Ways and Means purposely to welcome suggestions and comments from the business groups and other stakeholders. The first public hearing was conducted at the Talisayan Gymnasium in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental. In his message, Vice Governor Pelaez encouraged the public to actively participate in the discussions to ensure that their legitimate concerns will be addressed and their inputs integrated in the finalization of the Revenue Code of Misamis Oriental. Under the Local Government Code, a Local Government Unit has to revisit its Revenue Code once every five years. In Misamis Oriental, the existing Revenue Code was enacted in 2005.

tors who hail from this town won in their respective heats on Monday. The 2015 champion John Mark Tokong and 2014 champion Edito “Piso” Alcala advanced to the next round of the elimination. Alcala posted the highest score so far in this event with 18.17 points out of possible 20 points while Tokong garnered the second highest score with 17.83 points. Alcala will face Indonesian Rio Waida, Costa Rican Tomas King, and Hawaiian Barron Mamiya in the fourth round of the elimination on Tuesday. Tokong wi l l comp ete against Nic Von Rupp from Portugal, Gabriel Farias from Brazil and Harley Ross from Australia. The 2017 Siargao International Surfing Cup has been upgraded to 3,000 points qualifying series from 1,500 points last year. The move attracted 103 surfers from other countries. (Roel N. Catoto/MindaNews)

Captive...

from page 1 uploaded after the release of another NPA captive, SPO2 George Rupinta, on September 15. On August 16, Catalan was driving a motorcycle to the city proper with his two children when six men who identified themselves as NPA rebels flagged him down in Katipunan. The rebels seized his service 9mm pistol. Nothing had been heard about Catalan since. Bishop Colin Bagaforo of the Diocese of Kidapawan has issued several appeals for

Catalan’s release. Rigoberto Sanchez, spokesperson of the Regional Operations Command of the NPA in Southern Mindanao, said the intensified operations of the AFP and the PNP have hampered Catalan’s release. “The NPA ensures the welfare of POW Catalan in the midst of these offensives but ultimately futile operations. Negotiations with regard to his possible release are being sabotaged by these operations,” said Sanchez. Catalan’s wife Gigi expressed appreciation toward the NPA’s gesture to show them ‘proof ’ that her husband is still alive. “I have sought many times from the group to show us proof that my husband is OK while in captivity. We were glad we saw his face through the YouTube,” said Gigi. She again appealed to the NPA to release her husband as they only rely on him for their daily needs. “To meet our needs, I worked as rubber tapper. I made it sure my children can go to school. Also, I received help from friends and from LGUs. But we want my husband to be with us,” she said. (Malu Cadelina Manar/MindaNews)

Strike...

from page 1 sanctioned. Guro there were drivers who were penalized when they were caught join the transport strike in the past. First-time offenders will pay a fine of P5,000; P10,000 for the second offense; and P15,000 for the third violation and the revocation of their franchise, he added.

Meanwhile, Guro said that the LTFRB-10 is ready to deploy buses to ferry commuters in case the strikers have succeeded in paralyzing the public transport through its “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) intervention. He said the LTFRB will work together with the local government unit, Philippine National Police (PNP) and the military in ensuring that passengers could go to their respective homes. Guro said bus companies operating in the region had lent some of their buses to the agency for “Libreng Sakay” use. In the city, the transport strike was hardly felt since most of the drivers here are not Stop and Go members. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City EVELYN M. FABRE CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-07-1457 NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Apovel –Bulua Terminal and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 4, 2017, 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19th day of July, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Sept 27, 2017

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CDO City Schools Division hold tourney for SPED athletes

Story by MARK FRANCISCO | Photos supplied

AGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Division of Cagayan de Oro City spearheaded by the Schools Division Superintendent Elena M. Borcillo conducted a oneday Division-Wide Special Games 2017 at Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center. A total of 438 athletes from Special Education

(SPED) classes from 18 public elementary and six secondary schools participated during the event. There were also participants from the private sector. According to Division SPED coordinator Rose Mary Sudaria, there were a total of eight events during the tournament. They are track and field, shotput,

long jump, bocce, goalball, swimming, basketball and badminton. The athletes are either visually impaired or intellectually disabled. In the morning, snacks were provided by the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) NMR1 led by Gov. Anjun Gomez. Also on hand were PEIL NMR1 director Andy Paurom, regional treasurer Yogi Hembrador, Dr. Ferdy

Miranda (president of the Royal Vector Eagles Club), national information secretary Karl Ugsod, Cris Fernandez (president of the Macajalar Eagles Club), John Adlaon (president of Silver CDO Eagles Club) and regional secretary Manny Suganob. In the afternoon, Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro led by president Antonio Fernandez sponsored the snacks to the athletes.

The City Schools Division led by superintendent Elena Borcillo (third from left) hold a one-day Division Special Games 2017 last Monday at Misamis Oriental Integrated Sports Complex in Cagayan de Oro City.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) NMR1 led by Gov. Anjun Gomez hand out snacks to the children with special needs during the Division Special Games 2017.

The Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro hands out snacks to the children with special needs during the Division Special Games 2017. In photo (from right) are Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro president Antonio Fernandez, BusinessWeek Mindanao publisher Dante Sudaria, Division SPED coordinator Rose Mary Sudaria and Dr. Vic Cinco of Special Olympics Philippines.