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“Emerging Opportunities, One-Mindanao”

Business Leaders hail Minbizcon advocacies Volume VII, No. 112 Website: www.mindanaodailynews.com

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Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2017

By Mike Baños

usiness leaders recently lauded the 26th Mindanao Business Conference hosted by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce & Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) Sept. 7-9 at the Xavier Sports and Country Club.

“It’s still too early to talk about gains generated from the conference,” said Antonio Uy, Vice President for Mindanao of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). “But by all indications, it was well See gains, page 11

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte poses for posterity with Oro Chamber Officials and other dignitaries. (oro

Duterte gov’t pushes for 3 major projects in Mindanao By Jigger J. Jerusalem

THE Duterte administration is keen on pushing the development of Mindanao t h rou g h t h e bu i l d i ng of at least three major infrastructures that will have an impact on the

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island’s economy. Speaking before delegates of the 26th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) held in this city on Sept. 7-9, President Rodrigo Duterte announced

that key projects such as the Mindanao Railway system, the Panguil Bay Bridge and the expansion of the Laguindingan Airport are in various stages of implementation. “We have allo cated funds to build structures

that facilitate the transfer of goods and services as well as enhance mobility and connectivity,” Duterte told participants and public officials during the closing ceremonies of the biggest gathering of investors See projects, page 11

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DuterteMindanao needs peace to grow By Cheng Ordoñez

President Rodrigo Duterte said that the development of Mindanao greatly hinges on the attainment of peace and stability in the region during the closing plenary of the 26th Mindanao Business Conference and assured that Marawi will rise again along with the rest of Mindanao. Efforts to promote business, trade, and investment in Mindanao will be in vain if there is no assurance of a stable peace and order situation that is just and lasting. “That is why the government is intensifying the fight against illegal drugs, crime and corruption, even as it creates a more enabling and nurturing business environment in Mindanao,” the President said during the conference’s closing ceremony at the Xavier Sports and Country Club. “The government remains firmly committed to wiping out local terrorists See peace, page 5

European firms actively participate in Minbizcon By Antonette Mendoza

European companies and b u s i n e s s a s s o c i at i o n s actively participated at the 26th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) held at the Xavier Sports and Country Club in Cagayan De Oro recently. Among the Euro firms and groups who joined the 3-day conference were

the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP), the EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN), DB Schenker, Italpinas Development Corporation, Primavera Residences, and Tropical Food Machinery (Italy). Besides their active role See minbizcon, page 5

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PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 26th Mindanao Business Conference September 7-9, 2017 Xavier Sports and Country Club, Cagayan de Oro City

CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 1: “Urging the Department Of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to Rehabilitate, Expand and Upgrade Philippine Ports to International Standards to ensure the Full Implementation of the Foreign Ships CoLoading Act or Republic Act 10668” Resolution No. 2: “Requesting for the Endorsement for Board of Investments (BOI) Registration of Tourism and Agricultural Production Projects be Decentralized to the Regional Offices of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Agriculture (DA) Respectively” Resolution No. 3: “Requesting the PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (PIA), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Regional Development Council in Region X (RDC 10), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Local Government Units (LGUs), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Department of Energy (DOE) and Congress to address the concerns of the Oro Chamber’s Manufacturing and Industry Sector” Resolution No. 4: “Converting the Electric Cooperatives into Real Cooperatives under the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) to enhance Organizational Productivity, Accountability, Effective Management and Increase Economic Benefits” Resolution No. 5: “Requesting the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Local Government Units (LGUs) To Address the Concerns of the Oro Chamber’s Agribusiness Sector” Resolution No. 6: “Requesting the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), Local Government Unit (LGU), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to address the concerns of the Oro Chamber’s Services Sector” Resolution No. 7: “Urging the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Intellectual Property Office Philippines (IPOPHL), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to address the concerns of the Oro Chamber’s Business Support Organizations Sector” Resolution No. 8: “Requesting the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Military and Police Forces and the Regional and Provincial Peace and Order Councils to Address the Concerns of NMAC’s Cluster-Members” Resolution No. 9: “Requesting the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Agriculture (DA), and other concerned Government Agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs) to consider the development and management of Industrial Plantations in favor of the Capable and Competitive Agriculture Players” Resolution No. 10: “Requesting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a branch in the Caraga Region, Fast-track the Capital Generation and Effectively Protect the Investors in the area” Resolution No. 11: “Requesting the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in the Caraga Region and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to augment its functions and provide complete services to the Farmers in the area”

Resolution No. 12: “Requesting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 1 | P other a g e concerned Government Regulatory Agencies to issue a Fishing Moratorium in and the Spawning Grounds of the Caraga Region to allow the marine resources, especially the high value species, to recover and mature in export quality sizes” Resolution No. 13: “Adopting Recommendations for the Budget Preparation Process for FY 2018 General Appropriations Act” Resolution No. 14: “Requesting to fast-track the implementation of the repair of the Surigao City Airport” Resolution No. 15: “Seeking Presidential Intervention in Finding Solutions to the Issue on the Closure of Sabah Ports to Tawi-Tawi Traders” Resolution No. 16: “Calling for implementation of Bongao Airport Facilities Improvement and Expansion” Resolution No. 17: “Seeking the Construction of New Port at Brgy. Malassa, Bongao, Tawi Tawi” Resolution No. 18: “Urging the Department of Agriculture to amend the implementing guidelines of the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) to take into consideration the capability and viability of project proponents to fully undertake the project without the need for an endorsement of the Local Government Units (LGUs)” Resolution No. 19: “Requesting the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to convene the All-Moro Convention in the Planned Systemic Shift to a Federal Form of Government” Resolution No. 20: “Resolution for the Board of Investments (BOI) to redirect its Policy Definitions of Less Developed Areas to be indexed with Poverty Incidence” RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be furnished to the Office of the President, the National Economic Development Authority, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Agrarian Reform, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Tourism, the Department of Transportation, the Mindanao Development Authority, the Philippine Senate and the House of Representatives for their information and appropriate action. ADOPTED this 9th day of September 2017, during the 26 th Mindanao Business Conference, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivers an inspirational talk during the 26th Mindanao Business Conference. (PIA Photo)

Participating Chambers

26th Mindanao Business Conference Mindanao Chambers 1. PCCI ARMM 1.1Tawi Tawi Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1.2 Lantawan Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2. PCCI Western Mindanao 2.1 Basilan Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2.2 Isabela City Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2.3 Pagadian-Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce & Industry 3. PCCI Northern Mindanao 3.1 Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. 3.2 Chamber of Commerce & Industry Foundation of Iligan, Inc. 24. Oroquieta Chamber of Commerce & Industry 5. Ozamiz City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Foundation Inc. 3.2 Valencia Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4. PCCI Southwestern Mindanao 4.1 General Santos Chamber of Commerce & Industry 5. PCCI Southeastern Mindanao 5.1 . Davao City Chamber of Commerce & Industry 5.2 Mindanao Islamic Chamber of Commerce (Davao) 5.3 Pantukan Chamber of Commerce & Services Inc. 5.4 Tagum City Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. 6. PCCI Eastern Mindanao 6.1 6.2. 6.3 6.4 6.5

Agusan del Sur Chamber of Commerce & Industry Foundation, Inc. Bislig Chamber of Commerce & Industry Butuan Agusan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Foundation, Inc. Dinagat Province Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. Surigao Chamber of Commerce & Industry

7. PCCI Central Mindanao 7.1 Cotabato chamber of commerce & industry Visayas Chambers

SISINIO S. NARISMA Regional Governor, Eastern Mindanao

MERCEDES S. QUISUMBING Regional Governor, Western Mindanao

EFREN T. UY Regional Governor, Northern Mindanao

Regional Governor, Southwestern Mindanao

RAYMUND K. SALANGSANG

8.1 Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

ERLINDA R. SUARIO Regional Governor, Southeastern Mindanao

MARIO P. CACABELOS Regional Governor, Central Mindanao

Luzon Chambers

ANTONIO D. UY Vice President, Mindanao

RUBEN A. VEGAFRIA Chairman, 26th MINBIZCON

8. PCCI Central Visayas

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry PCCI Baguio PCCI Las Piñas PCCI- NCR North Sector PCCI Parañaque PCCI Valenzuela

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IDC in Green Investing in CDO

midst the rising of big players in the business concentrating in metropolitan cities, Chairman and CEO Arch. Romolo Nati has one thing to say about it on why Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) chose to play in growing cities, which started with an investment in Cagayan de Oro. “What I discovered first when I visited the Philippines was that most developments are concentrated in Metro Manila and other big cities, while there were no big developments in other minor locations. People choose to go to these cities thinking they could find a better job or a better life. Our move for emerging cities is to put forward on reversing the mentality of people and investors”. Looking back when IDC was searching for a place that would fit its ideals, Nati recalled, “We started to go around the Philippines. We studied General Santos, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro. At the end, we decided to start in CDO because of its selling factors”. Some reasons he mentioned were the city is the gateway to Mindanao which means that more people often visit CDO, plus the dramatic mountains and terrain surrounding Uptown Cagayan de Oro makes it more attractive. Italpinas Development Corporation is a listed green design-driven company engaged in real estate, born in the city of Golden Friendship, a city they considered the city of golden of opportunities. Eight years ago IDC was established with an aspiration of becoming the first mover of green developments for emerging cities. A few years later, with its two globally recognized and in demand projects Primavera Residences and Primavera City invested in Cagayan de Oro, the company achieved a great

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feat at a tender age. This proves that investing in CDO is indeed one of the best investment opportunities that every investor must grab on. This was what the company highlighted during the prestigious Mindanao Business Conference in its 26th year, held last September 7-9, 2017 right here in this city. Speaking to an audience of local and foreign investors and public officials, Arch. Nati shed light on the company’s participation in the growth of emerging cities and sustainable developments throughout the country. Investing in emerging cities like Cagayan de Oro was not popular in mainstream business and is only known to some. IDC saw the potential of the city in the real estate specifically in the area of sustainable condominiums. According to Jose P. Leviste, Primo Consigliere of the company, IDC was the only condominium developer who had the confidence to invest in the city. But now, more and more are coming to CDO, which means more job opportunities and income are expected in this city. As what IDC’s President Atty. Jojo Leviste explained, IDC anticipated a centrifugal migration in which the population moves away from Manila to their hometowns. This approach lessens congestion and environmental degradation in the big cities and increases the chances of investment in small cities. A place with a good environment is one of the factors that IDC considers when choosing the right location for their developments. Taking the Uptown Cagayan de Oro, one of the booming districts of the city, as an example. Atty. Leviste pointed out that IDC makes sure that the location complements the idea of green living and is accessible to life’s important places.

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Greening the Condominium Life Mentioned in the event is IDC’s value in mitigating the effects of the building to the environment and health. Aside from that, in coming up with a desirable and reasonable condominium unit to its end-users, IDC in its design stage uses a contemporary approach called, “performancebased design” with the goal of developing buildings that reduce the consumption of energy, and the overall environmental impact. According to Nati, in this way IDC is able to develop buildings that are cost-effective because of its “active and passive green features” that enable buildings to perform better than any other regular developments. Primavera City, for instance,will use both active and passive features that during the day, its inner vertical voids and cross-ventilation layout maximize natural light and natural ventilation. At night, the common areas will be lit with energy-saving bulbs and the power will be supplied by the renewable energy produced by the photovoltaic panels. Technically, the internal vertical atrium found in towers will be a natural ventilation system that integrates the vertical and horizontal distribution of air throughout the buildings, contributing to the passive cooling of units by using a natural chimney effect. At the same time, the void serves to optimize natural light, allowing sunlight and moonlight to enter the central section of each tower to illuminate the common areas. One more unique characteristic is the facade of the building with brises soleils or shelters that protect the windows and glass surfaces from direct sunlight, especially during the hottest time of the day. These reduce the overall internal temperature of the units in the building. In addition, the façades

are designed in a way to use the building components with the use of the digital simulation technology, the location of the louvers and the windows are strategically placed to maximize the indirect light exposition for natural illumination while reducing the heat entry and glaring from the direct sunlight. At the same time, Primavera Residences, the first completed project of IDC carries the same unique feature. “Primavera is very well-ventilated. I started to like the building because it is very open. It is not like any typical building that is actually closed,” said Fermin de Leon, a unit owner in Primavera Residences. Nati said that the layout of the building, like Primavera Residences has to sacrifice a number of areas that could have been a source of additional income of the company, but

the green design has to be giving comfort and savings to its community. It may be something different to other developers, but it’s IDC’s big advantage why clients choose their projects. Green Living at Premium Investment Both Primavera projects were established to harmonize with the comfort of living of Kagay-anon. Ms. Gladys Echano, Sales Director, said, “Every month we make Primavera project a premium investment that would respond to the market demand.” Primavera Residences is offering the Ultimate Investment Madness V2 inclusive of Kitchen Showcase, a 12-month free Property Management with Damiani Property Management and Services, Inc. (DPMSi), and a 12-month downpayment holiday. At the same time,

Primavera City presents Viva L’Italia V2.0 that will give a free modular kitchen, plus a chance to win a free vacation to Italy for two. For this month, on top of these incentives, a Free Sofa Bed is on offer to all buyers. What makes Primavera projects more desirable to buy and invest in is how IDC helps its clients create passive income through Damiani Property Management and Services, Inc. “We have property management, Damiani, an Italian-Filipino company to maintain a high quality and hassle-free management for unit owners. Our foreign investors increased to 11%. They like the fact that they have a recurring income. This is what we will do on our future projects also”, said Nati. Learn more about the company and its projects at www.italpinas.com.

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EDITORIAL

Speaking Out

Never Again

Last week, as I went over my mail, I came across my daughter Trisha’s message, which commemmorates the life of one of the greatest Filipinos of our generation - Jose W. Diokno. The message quotes a letter of Jose W. Diokno to his son, Popoy, written a month after the declaration of Martial Law in 1972. My daughter met Ka Pepe only once, a month before she entered the Ateneo as a college freshman. But Ka Pepe made such a deep impression. In her young eyes, he was one of the bravest and most eloquent leaders who opposed martial law. We quote in full Ka Pepe’s letter as reminder to many of us who, with the passing of years, may have turned cynical or perhaps shed our idealism. Quote: “Dear Popoy, When you asked me about a month ago, for a list of books that you could read to start studying law, I was loathe to prepare the list because I felt that you would be wasting your time studying law in this “new society.”

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I am still not sure that it would be worth your while to do so. A few days ago, while chatting with a soldier, he asked, in all seriousness and sincerity, “Pero sir, kailangan pa ba ang mga abogado ngayon?” And in a way that perhaps he did not intend, he raised a perfectly valid question. A lawyer lives in and by the law; and there is no law when society is ruled, not by reason, but by will–worse, by the will of one man. A lawyer strives for justice; and there is no justice when men and women are imprisoned not only without guilt, but without trial. A lawyer must work in freedom; and there is no freedom when conformity is extracted by fear and criticism silenced by force. A lawyer builds on facts. He must seek truth; and there is no truth when facts are suppressed, news is manipulated and charges are fabricated. Worse, when the Constitution is invoked to justify outrages against freedom, truth and justice, when democracy is destroyed under the pretext of saving

it, law is not only denied–it is perverted. And what need do our people have for men and women who would practice perversion? Yet the truth remains true that never have our people had greater need than today for great lawyers, and for young men and women determined to be great lawyers. Great lawyers–not brilliant lawyers. A scoundrel may be, and often is, brilliant; and the greater the scoundrel, the more brilliant the lawyer. But only a good man can become a great lawyer: for only a man who understands the weaknesses of men because he has conquered them in himself; who has the courage to pursue his ideals though he knows them to be unattainable; who tempers his conviction with respect for those of others because he realizes he may be mistaken; who deals honorably and fairly with all, because to do otherwise would diminish him as well as them–only such a man would so command respect that he could persuade and need never resort to force. Only such

Ignacio Bunye a man could become a great lawyer. Otherwise, “what you are speaks so loudly, cannot hear what you say.” For men and women of this kind, our country will always have need–and now more than ever. True, there is little that men of goodwill can do now to end the madness that holds our nation in its grip. But we can, even now, scrutinize our past; try to pinpoint where we went wrong; determine what led to this madness and what nurtured it; and how, when it ends, we can make sure that it need never happen again. For this madness must end–if not in my lifetime, at least in yours. We Filipinos are proverbially patient, but we are also infinitely tough and ingeniously resourceful. Our entire history as a people has been a quest for freedom and dignity; and we will not be denied our dreams. So this madness will end; See again, page 9

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Sen. Migz Zubiri visits the European Pavilion booth during the 26th Minbizcon. (L-R) ECCP’s Jo-Ann VIdal & Florian Gottein with ICCPI’s Lorens Ziller and Rianie Lano

Seda Centio's Armand Angeles & Carol Valdez chat with ECCP ED Florian Gottain and Jo-Ann VIdal during Aperitivo Italiano 2017.

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in the two-day conference’s various activities, EPBN, a European Union co-funded project, also organized the European Pavilion at this year’s MinBizCon Exhibit. Pavilion participants included Seda Centrio, DB Schenker, Tropical Food Machinery (Italy), and Italpinas Development Corporation. The EU events were graced by European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Executive Director Florian Gottein and Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI) Executive Director Lorens Ziller. The ECCP and ICCPI are both partner chambers of the EPBN, a consortium of eight (8) European bilateral chambers in the Philippines. The ICCPI also hosted the second edition of Aperitivo Italiano on September 8 at Seda Centrio (which co-hosted) as a side event to the 2017 Minbizcon to complement the activities of the EPBN. The first was held 2015 during the OroBest Expo in partnership with

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and other threat groups that continue to hinder our peace and development efforts, especially the ISIS-inspired ones who have attempted to take over the city of Marawi,” Duterte said. “I assure all investors and businesses in Mindanao that the government will do everything to make sure that Marawi City recovers and that it will rise again as a thriving and flourishing city,” he added. The Chief Executive said the government is now expediting preparatory works for the implementation of the Marawi City Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan. Thousands of Mindanaoans have been displaced by ongoing war caused by insurgency and extremism which also killed many cmyk

Oro Chamber and was also a great success during its first instance. The Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) is the largest annual gathering of business leaders, policy makers, stakeholders and professionals from government and private sectors in Mindanao. It aims to advocate policy issues and concerns through consultations and adoption of resolutions affecting business in Mindanao. Held at a different Mindanao venue every year, this year’s event was hosted by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber). The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) served as the coconvenor of the two-day business event in its role as the lead agency in coordinating and integrating development efforts to acceleratethe socio-economic development of Mindanao. President Rodrigo R. Duterte served as the keynote speaker for this year’s MinBizCon. (photos courtesy of ECCP and Mike Baños, NPN)

people and destroyed properties worth millions of pesos in Marawi City. The President said more funds will be forthcoming for the infrastructure projects that will benefit Mindanao under the government’s Build, Build, Build program. The Department of Budget Management (DBM) has allocated P643.3 for infrastructure from the country’s total budget of P3.767 trillion for 2018, which has been placed under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as the second highest share in the 2018 budget, among other agencies. New roads and highways will be built through an allocation of P19.4 billion, a whopping 185.6 percent increase from the previous budget of P55.4 million. (Republished with the permission of the author)

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The Night Stalker

Italian Chamber hosts Minbizcon Aperitivo at Seda Centrio An EU Business Networking Event at Seda Centrio

hey say best friends are made over a glass of wine, and so far it seems to be working just fine as evidenced by the recent success of Aperitivo Italiano 2017 held 08 September at Seda Centrio. According to Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Camara di Commercio Italiana nelle Fillipine, Inc. (Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. or ICCPI), the Aperitivo originated in ancient Rome where it was called gustatio and consisted of appetizers, usually accompanied by mulsum, a high-alcoholic and flavored wine. “The gustatio was intended to stimulate the appetite, before a sumptuous banquet. During these gatherings business is being discussed, strategic

relationships are fostered, and new friends are made. All to bring people from different cultures and businesses closer,” Lorens explained. “We used our experience gathered in previous years with similar Aperitivo events in Makati and recently at Seda BGC where VIPs, foreign and Filipino entrepreneurs, members of various chambers of commerce, government agencies and diplomatic staff gather for memorable evenings with a sumptuous buffet of unlimited Italian food enjoyed with Italian

Lorens Ziller with Eiya Pupos and Bobby Ansaldo

wines,” he added. Straight from a successful Aperitivo event in Seda BGC, the ICCPI selected Seda Centrio to be the venue and partner. The Seda Centrio Culinary team led by Randy Dreisbach, F&B Manager, prepared high-end Italian wines and canapés such as

Porchetta, Quattro Formaggio, Marinara Pizza, Salmon Skewers, Beef Cabatta, Tomato Mozzarella, Eggplant Parmesan, Bruschetta, Baked Lasagna, and of course, classic Italian desserts Tiramisu and Panna Cotta. Featured wines included Casa Bella Ms Earth PH Fire 2017 Ella Bautista with Harvey Lanticse and unidentified guest

A Lively Conversation among fellow Europeans at the Aperitivo

Cool Music All Night Long from Roy Cosing and Michelle dela Cerna

Seda Centrio HR Manager Ruselle Legados & Asst. Finance Controller Silvana Lagumbay

A bountiful table of Itanian pica-pica was a perfect complement for Herr Dreisbach’s wine cellar

Seda Centrio GM Armand Angeles with Ms. Earth PH Fire 2017 Ella Bautista

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Tullio Vidmar and Horst Hans Backer of the Liceo Conservatory of Music with Lorens Ziller

(Lambrusco), Merlot, Nero d’Avola, and Cabernet (reds) and Reisling (Il Roccolo) and Bella Bianco (whites) with an infinite flow of cocktails from the bar. “The wines and canapés can be enjoyed daily now with our wine buffet at the Misto bar available from 5pm to

8pm for only P750,” said Carol Valdez, Seda Centrio Director for Sales. It’s the second time such an Aperitivo (or cocktails in the local lexicon) has been hosted by the ICCPI in Cagayan de Oro as side event to the 2017

See aperitivo, page 11

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BizCon highlights Mindanao’s role as Philippines’ food basket place, President Duterte said these would further validated by Bernadette promote business, Romulo-Puyat, agriculture trade and investment in undersecretary, during Mindanao. one of the breakout “With your sessions lined-up during cooperation and our the conference, where she people’s support, I am tackled “The Role of the confident that we will Agribusiness Industry in create a more prosperous Mindanao in the ASEAN and progressive and Emerging Markets.” Mindanao,” the president “According to the concluded. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mindanao supplies over 40% of the country’s food requirements and that it contributes about 30% of the national food security,” Romulo-Puyat reported. The DA official said there are already existing and potential markets for Mindanao, particularly for cacao beans, pomelo, durian, organic rice, coconut and its by-products, with cacao, muscovado, sugar, turmeric and mangosteen targeted for export. Puyat also highlighted Mindanao’s logistics as a potent tool in the attainment of these markets, citing the international shipment port in Davao and its proximity to export markets such as the ASEAN market and other countries, namely: China, Korea and Japan. She presented how the DA has undertaken opportunities for enriching the agribusiness sector by extending production support and product development, and marketing initiatives, under the leadership of DA Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol. With these systems in

By Joan L. Olson

“I have always been a firm believer of Mindanao’s great potential,” remarked President Rodrigo Duterte, during the closing rites of the threeday 26th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon), September 9, 2017, in Cagayan de Oro city. Given the right infrastructure and a sound business environment, the island-region will be a heavy partaker in propelling the growth and development of the country, the President added. “We have allocated funds to build structures to facilitate the transfer of goods and services, as well as enhance mobility and connectivity,” he said. To ensure that Mindanao can fulfill its role of being the food basket of the Philippines, he said, that the government lends a hand to agriculture. “It is actively providing assistance in the production of high valued crops and the development of agriproducts and marketing of its goods, among others,” the president noted. Duterte also brought attention to the availability of the color-coded agrifishery maps that will help farmers identify the most suitable crops for their farms, saying that this will be continuously improved with new data and tools to provide more information to farmers. The president’s statements were earlier

Ruben A. Vegafria (R), MinBizCon chair & PCCI Pres. George T. Barcelon present a plaque to DA Usec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat for presenting the Role of Agribusiness in Mindanao in the ASEAN

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With the theme “Emerging Opportunities, One Mindanao”, the three-day affair was undertaken through the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) as host, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Mindanao Development Authority,

the city and provincial local government units of Northern Mindanao and Misamis Oriental, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, among others. The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) under the leadership of OIC-Regional

Director Carlene C. Collado, served as one of the co-convenors. Heading the delegation on behalf of the regional director is Director III and Regional Technical Director Carmelita T. Bajarla, and Chedy V. Ansale, agribusiness and marketing assistance division chief. # (JLOlson, DA-RFO 10)

EDITOR : MARK FRANCISCO

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Christmas comes early to SM Home

hristmas has come early to SM Home. And the store has been filled with all things merry and bright since early September, giving customers great ideas on how they can bring the joy, love and beauty of Christmas

to their homes. Walking along the SM Home Bridgeway at the fifth level of SM Makati is like entering a Christmas wonderland. Giant nutcracker soldiers greet customers with their fairy tale costumes, leading them to a world of lush

holiday trees, jolly Santas, delightful Christmas villages, dazzling lights, bountiful wreaths and garlands. There are also more than 500 Holiday ornaments to choose from, modern expressions of traditional holiday trimmings have an artisan touch that celebrate all

that is creative and classic. With probably the widest assortment of décor in town, SM Home shares with us some tips of how to bring the holidays to our homes. • Classic Charm. Create a cozy and casual holiday living room with classic reds and greens that never go out of style. Add shades of white to create a refreshing theme, and don’t

These Glittered Santa cones can be used as a table topper or as a greeting near the front door.

forget a bit of sparkle for added flair. Nutcracker toy soldiers, potted poinsettias and Christmas trees, carousel and candy cane ornaments, show globes, and miniature vintage villages will help showcase a traditional holiday scene at home. • Contemporary Luxe. Metallic shades make an elegant and polished holiday look. Mixing silver and gold – with a touch of antique brass and champagne - into your Christmas design adds warmth to your home, but with a luxurious feel. • Modern Opulence. Deck your halls with rich royal colors – amethyst, sapphire, tourmaline, and citrine - to create and chic and sophisticated holiday

look. Make a beautiful and bold statement with glittering Christmas balls, jester mask ornaments, and oversized finial ornaments with ribbons, • Pretty Whimsical. Holiday décor can also be lighthearted and whimsical. Combine pretty pastels – baby blue, creamsicle, cotton candy, and chartreuse- with sweet dessert ornaments – gingerbread, cupcakes, ice cream, and doughnuts – for a playful spin that kids and kids at heart will definitely adore. The latest Christmas Décor collection is available at the SM Home section at all SM Stores. Also, visit their largest Christmas Décor Display at the SM Home section in SM Makati.

Metallic shades make an elegant and polished holiday look.

Giant Nutcracker soldiers surrounded by Christmas trees greet customers at SM Makati.

Add depth by setting up these décor items in varying heights. These elements can be corralled on one side or can be sprawled along the length of a table.

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Spark curiosity among your guests with these sugary table toppers that look realistic and almost good enough to eat.

UPMGPhil NEW HOME: The United Print Media Group(UPMG) Philippines unveil its new office at the Cityland Pasong Tamo Makati City. Present at the ceremonial ribbon cutting were President Emeritus Pepito Olarte of the Philippine Daily Inquirer (left) and President Barbie Atienza of Manila Bulletin (right). Witnessing are (from left to right) Fr. Beng Molavin, who officiated the mass and blessing, (partly hidden), with the members of the UPMG Board of Directors, Dir. Danny Ocampo of The Manila Times, Dir. Annie Grefal of Manila Standard, Secretary Jay Sarmiento of Philippine Star and Vice president Lita Pascual of Philippine Daily Inquirer. photo supplied

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Alternative learning system By MARISSA B. DELA TORRE District ALS Coordinator Libona, Bukidnon

ALS is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction. When one does not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternate or substitute. ALS includes both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills. Many Filipinos do not have a chance to attend and finish formal basic education (K to 12) due to many reasons. Some drop out from schools while some do not have schools in their communities. Since every Filipino has a right to free basic education, the government establishes ALS to provide all Filipinos the chance to have access and

complete basic education in a mode that fits their distinct situations and needs. Republic Act (RA) 9155 stipulates the establishment of the ALS to provide OSY and the adult population with basic education. There are two major programs on ALS that are being implemented by DepEd through the Bureau of Alternative Learning System. One is the Basic Literacy Program and the other is the Continuing Education Program – Accreditation and Equivalency. Both programs are modular and flexible. This means that learning can take place anytime and any place depending on the convenience and availability of the learners.

THE LIFE OF ALS IMPLEMENTERS

By MARILES C. SALAIT District Alternative Learning System Coordinator Malitbog, District Malitbog Bukidnon

Talking about the life of an ALS IMPLEMENTOR is not an easy task. Reaching in far flung barangays or sitios with no accessible transportation, hiking for about 15 kms.just to reach the places to render ALS services is a great risk in our LIFE. Being one of the implementers we need sacrifices, courage ,patience and love. We can encounter many problems such as attitudes of our instructional Managers as well as the behavior of our learners. But for me, it’s a great challenge on my part to have more experiences on how to deal with it.Querries reaches our ears MAAM, are we given free notebooks? Ballpens? Papers?How about our

meals is it free MAAM?My gush!!....All of these needed to be answered everytime we’ll start with our session di ba GUYS? Sometimes, we blame people who are so dependent of dole outs, for this kind of attitude makes a man LAZY. In my part, I always remind my instructional managers & facilitators to have patience on their job & have love and dedication as well. Being an ALS IMPLEMENTER though sometimes neglected and presumed to be of no knowledge as to implementation it has always been a pleasure to me for I personally have strong commitment in serving my constituents who need my assistance the most.

KIMANAIT ES TOP 1 BRIGADA ESKWELA 2017 DIVISION OF BUKIDNON (Medium School Category) By FLORO A. ARAIS JR. T-I/Kimanait Elementary School Pangantucan South District

Brigada Eskwela is one of the major activities of the Department of Education for the month of May. The DepEd Personnel, administrators, public school teachers, different stakeholders are expected to voluntarily perform their duties and functions in school before the opening of classes. Kimanait Elementary School located at Kimanait, Pangantucan, Bukidnon represents the District of Pangantucan South for the Search of Best Brigada Eskwela 2017 implementer for Medium School Category in the Division of Bukidnon. After we submitted the necessary documents, our school belongs to Top 5 and validated by the Division of Bukidnon headed by Dr. Rollen B. Sumu-oy to select the best to represent for Regional Level. Through the collaborative effort of the different working commitees such as Steering Committee headed by our School Principal Dr. Edwin L. Vasquez, the Brigada Eskwela Coordinator Mr. Floro A. Arais Jr and GPTA President Mr. Manny P. Rosani, Advocacy and Marketing Committee with the chairmanship

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a very competitive introductory price of P199, 000, you wouldn’t think that the XTown 300i is also equipped with ABS. The Super Z 150i is a step-up from the out going Super Z 125 by way of higher displacement and fuel injection system. It did retain its ride dynamics and low seat height to make it an ideal ride for the average Filipino. Its price is equally reachable at P83,900.

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International Circuit in Thailand from January 12 to 14, 2018, before returning to Sepang, Malaysia for the final leg on February 9 to 11, 2018.

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

ALLEN FRED O. SALVADOR CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-09-2147

ANGELA ANN F. VILODRES CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2017-09-2173

RITA MAY R. SABIO CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2017-09-2174

of Mr. Jose C. Gara, Resource Mobilization Committee with the Chairmanship of Mrs. Felda B. Bermudez and Mrs. Abelin C. Perez, Program Implementation Committee with the chairmanship of Mrs. Helen O. Arais, Administrative and Finance Committee with the chairmanship of Ma. Sonia A. Bayucot, and Documentation Committee with the chairmanship of Dr. Anna Marie F. Mateo. And because of these we are able to generate funds from Brigada- PHP336, 919.00 and Brigada Plus- PHP 677,001.00 with the total resources of PHP 1,013,920.00 Luckily after a week of waiting, the Division Validating team confirmed us that we ranked First. Everybody was happy for the result and now we are waiting for the Regional Validation. Thank you so much Kimanait Elementary Teachers, parents, pupils, GPTA, Barangay Officials and the different orga-

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from page 4 the rule of force will yield to the rule of law. Then the country will need its great lawyers, its great engineers, its great economists and managers, the best of its men and women to clear the shambles and restore the foundations of that noble and truly Filipino society for which our forefathers fought, bled and died. xxx Your father, PEPE” Unquote. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also like us on Facebook at “Speaking Out”. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EUGENIO A. ESTREMOS consisting a certain real property described as Lot 4447I= Lot 10719, Csd-10-002949 (OLT) covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 0-34 , consisting of 1,480 square meters located at Barangay Alegria (now Barangay 5) , San Francisco, Agusan del Sur is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale under the notarial registry of Atty. Prudencio A. Masendo , Jr. per Doc. No. 116, Page No. 24, Book No. 5, Series of 2009. MDN: Sept 16, 23 & 30, 2017

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-09-2153

nizations in the community for your undying and unfatiggable support for our children.

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

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

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PRUDENCIO TRAHANO MONTALBO JR. who died on November 29, 2009 at Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon; at the time of his death, he left personal property of considerable value, two (2) motor vehicles, described particularly as: 1.) MAKE & TYPE: ISUZU, FILE No.: 038600000162662, PLATE No.:RGD-172, ENGINE No.: 6HE1-875098, CHASSIS No.: FRR32L2-3002133, and 2.) MAKE & TYPE: MITS, FILE No.: 136800000172769, PLATE No.:XEK-275, ENGINE No.: 6D22-152001, CHASSIS No.: FU418U511779 ; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and entered into by and among DESIDERIA YTING MONTALBO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and biological and legitimate children: DAISY JANE Y. MONTALBO, DESIREE Y. MONTALBO, DAISY JOYCE Y. MONTALBO, DHEVY MOORE Y. MONTALBO and JUDY CLAIRE Y. MONTALBO, the first three being of legal ages and the last two being minors are represented by their mother, Filipino and all residing at Purok 2, Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines.; The parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent entitled to succeed to the personal property they being the surviving spouse and legitimate children; The parties hereto further agree as they do so agree to settle and distribute the same in like manner and proportion as herein established and disposed. And further, for our mother DESIDERIA YTING MONTALBO to represent us, minors DHEVY MOORE Y. MONTALBO and JUDY CLAIRE Y. MONTALBO in the TRANSFER of the above-described personal property in her name; To receive and sign all documents pertaining to the abovementioned TRANSFER of personal property; To do such any other act or thing that may be required necessary or incidental to carry out effectively any and all of the purposes for which this authority is hereby given; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Maryanne Chaves-Enteria; as per Doc. No. 255; Page No. 51; Book No. X; Series of 2017.

MDN: Sept. 16, 23 & 30, 2017

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

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

RENATO NACALABAN

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-09-2167

MARIANITA A. GAGUAN CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2017-09-2154

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity of Certificate Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO BARRA AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 11, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicants(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 28th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 11, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicants(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 28th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: B3: BULUA NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO GAISANO-LIMKETKAI CENTER-LICEO (ALL IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 11, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicants(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 28th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO LAPASAN AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 11, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicants(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 27th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 11, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicants(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 28th day of September, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Sept 30, 2017

MDN: Sept 30, 2017

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Sept 30, 2017

GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

Sat-Sun

motoring Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2017

Petron is the official fuel and engine oil of the 2017 Formula 4 South East Asia (F4SEA) Championship As the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines and a leading player in the Malaysian market, Petron has made its mark as a fuel technology innovator by creating a full range of gasoline and diesel fuels that deliver better power, better mileage, and better engine protection. Petron engine oils, formulated to optimize engine performance through superior lubrication, are also starting to gain ground in the ASEAN market. For the 2017 F4SEA Championship series, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6

will be the official fuel while Petron Blaze Racing engine oil will be the official engine oil. Petron Corporation President and CEO Ramon S. Ang, an avid motorsports enthusiast noted, “We are proud to fuel the 2017 Formula 4 South East Asia Championship, and we welcome this opportunity to demonstrate how our proudly Philippine-made Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 gasoline and Petron Blaze Racing engine oil can meet the severe demands of international competitive racing. We hope that the young Formula 4 drivers

will appreciate the performance advantages of our world-class products.” The 30-race F4SEA 2017 Championship starts off with 6 support races at the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, on September 29 to October 1. The second leg then moves to the Clark International Speedway in the Philippines from October 20 to 22, followed by the third leg at Sentul, Indonesia on November 24 to 26. The series then races into the new year with the Asian Le Mans at the Buriram United See petron, page 9

KYMCO turnovers first batch of Honda stages rider ’s convention in CDO AK 550 to customers, launches the X-Town 300i and Super Z 150i Photos by Kit Pilla KYMCO Philippines recently held an official turnover of the limited initial batch of AK 550 to a group of proud KYMCO owners. Launched in March of this year, the AK 550 is one of the biggest displacement scooter in the local market. The AK 550 is powered by a liquid-cooled, 550.4 cc in-line 2 cylinder DOHC engine matted to a CVT. At a price tag of P 599, 000, you get ABS, fuel-injection system and KYMCO’s NOODOE technology. The event also served as the launch venue of KYMCO’s 2 new offerings in the touring scooter segment and commuter scooter segment, the X-Town

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300i and the Super Z 150i. The X-Town’s 276 cc liquid-cooled engine is perfect for long distance riding on a relaxed pace.

This maxiscooter offers confortable ergonomics and ample cargo space under the seat. With See kymco, page 9

To unite loyal riders and clubs of various motorcycle models, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) recently held a Riders’ Convention at the Atrium, Limket Kai Center, Cagayan de Oro. Loyal Honda owners gathered from twelve noon to enjoy a day of fun activities that celebrated their unity and the joy of owning a Honda. Activities included a PGM-Fi Awareness talk, mini raffles, awarding ceremonies, and more. According to HPI President Daiki Mihara, the Riders Convention shows that Honda continually develops and expands its roster of technology and design while uniting Filipinos despite their different ways of life. This also aims to make riders feel that every journey with their Honda motorcycles is as fun as arriving at a destination. “We make sure that your motorcycles are equipped with Honda Smart Technology and that when you ride a Honda, for any reason you might have, every twist of the throttle will put a smile on your face,” Mr. Mihara told the crowd. “We recognize that each and every one of us has different lifestyles.

But we all need to go places, we all need the joy of mobility.” To further the joy and pride of owning a Honda, everyone was treated to a PGMFi Awareness talk, which showed Honda’s commitment to giving Filipinos the best MC models. The latest of these models were also showcased, including the automatic models – the BeAT, Click and Zoomer-X, the sports models – the CBR150R, CB150R Streetfire, RS150R, and RS125, and underbone models – the Wave and XRM series. Riders were also given a chance to see Honda’s latest innovations through the launching of three new models that are furnished with advanced designs and technology. These models suit every need, lifestyle and taste of each rider and ensure that they are able to excite and conquer the various road conditions. These models are the XRM series, the All-New RS125 and Zoomer-X. This year, the Riders Convention in Mindanao is on its first leg and will be followed by its second leg this October in Cebu.

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received by stakeholders. Topmost was the signing of memorandum of agreement with Russia. Others include interests from the UK, Italy, China & some EU countries. Some big & small domestic companies have also enthusiastically expressed interests in agri-business, eco-tourism, infrastructure, telecommunication, and manufacturing.” “A s P C C I R e g i o n a l Governor for Northern Mindanao, I fully support the resolutions passed during the 26th Minbizcon,” said Efren Uy. “Overall,the 26th Minbizcon was able to bring in a consolidated P300-million potential investments and interest across all sectors, from Real Estate, Health, Agro-Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Trade and Commerce,” said Oro Chamber President Robertino Pizarro. Foremost among the resolutions passed by the chambers attending the conference was an urgent request to the Department Of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to rehabilitate, expand and upgrade Philippine Ports to International Standards to ensure the full implementation of the Foreign Ships CoLoading Act (Republic Act 10668). In his response during the last day of the conference, President Rodrigo Duterte cited key projects like the Mindanao Railway, Panguil Bay Bridge and Laguindingan Airport expansion which are already being implemented to facilitate the transfer of goods and services, and enhance mobility and connectivity. He stressed how his administ rat ion’s Bui ld, Build, Build program the construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure in Mindanao was being aggressively pursued with the Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) receiving P643.3 billion, with P19.4 billion allocated for roads and highways alone, a 185.6 percent increase from the previous budget of P55.4 billion. The DPWH has also allocated P49.3-B for the construction of new bypass and diversion roads to connect freight centers and alleviate traffic. The conference also requested institutional and procedural changes in present policies and procedures of the Board of Investments (BOPI) such as the decentralization of the registration of tourism and agricultural production projects to regional offices of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Agriculture (DA), as well as the redirection of BOI Policy Definitions to Less Developed Areas to be indexed with Poverty Incidence. Another key institutional recommendation of the conference was the transfer of electric cooperatives now under the jurisdiction of

the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) “to enhance Organizational Productivity, Accountability, Effective Management and Increase Economic Benefits.” The conference also passed area-specific resolution to spur development in the lesser developed regions of Mindanao, among them: Requesting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a branch in the Caraga Region; for the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in the Caraga Region and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to augment its functions and provide complete services for farmers; for a Fishing Moratorium in the Spawning Grounds of the Caraga Region to allow the marine resources to recover and mature into export quality sizes; and to fast-track the implementation and repair of the Surigao City Airport. For the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: requesting Presidential Intervention to resolve the closure of Sabah Ports to TawiTawi Traders; implement the improvement and expansion of Bongao Airport; construct a new port at Brgy. Malassa, Bongao, Tawi Tawi, and not the least, requesting the Mindanao Development Aut hor it y ( Mi n DA ) to c onve n e t h e A l l - Moro Convention in the Planned Systemic Shift to a Federal Form of Government. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) will facilitate the transmission of the relevant resolutions to the relevant government agencies and offices for their information and appropriate action. The resolutions passed would also be presented for adoption during the upcoming 43rd Philippine Business Conference and Expo hosted by the PCCI scheduled for October 18-19, 2017 at the Manila Hotel.

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and business leaders in Mindanao on Saturday, Sept. 9. He said for so long a time Mindanao has been behind from the rest of the country. “What ails Mindanao? Why is there a lag in the progress of Mindanao? Why is it that they do not have manufacturing? This is supposed to be an agricultural land… Well, we do not have it here,” the President added. As a native of Mindanao and former mayor of Davao City, Duterte said he has always been a firm believer in its great potential. “As long as it has the right infrastructure and a sound business environment, Mindanao’s abundant resources and hardworking and dynamic people have the capacity to contribute even more to our country’s growth and development,” he said. More funds for infra It is for this reason, he furthered, that the government is aggressively pursuing infrastructure projects in Mindanao under its Build, Build, Build program. According to the Department of Budget Management (DBM), P643.3 billion was allocated for the

Sat-Sun, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2017 infrastructure, from the country’s total budget of P3.767 trillion for 2018. “The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) receives the second highest share among the agencies, with P643.3 billion,” the DBM on its website said. It said new roads and highways will be built through an allocation of P19.4 billion, a whopping 185.6 percent increase from the previous budget of P55.4 billion. “This will allow the transport of more people and goods in all regions of the country.” “In addition, the DPWH will also construct new bypasses and diversion roads for an amount of P49.3 billion to connect freight centers and alleviate the daily traffic problem,” the DBM added. The education sector will get the highest budget with P691.1 billion, P613.05 of which will go to the Department of Education, P13.5 billion for the Commission on Higher Education, and P64.6 billion for State Universities and Colleges. Food security To secure Mindanao’s important role as the country’s food basket, Duterte said the government is actively providing assistance in the production of high-value crops, and the development of agricultural products and marketing of its goods, among others. He said the Color-Coded AgriFishery Map is also now available to farmers to help them identify the most suitable crops for their farms. “This will be continuously improved with new data and tools to provide more information for our farmers and fisher folk. All you have to do is just look at the map… it’s simply stated as the soil analysis of what should be the appropriate [crops that you’ll plant],” he said. Peace in Mindanao The President has also made it clear that these goals for Mindanao could not be achieved if there is no peace in the island. At present, Mindanao is plagued by insurgency and extremism, specifically the conflict in Marawi City which is approaching its fourth month of fighting between insurgents and government forces. The conflict in Marawi has already displaced hundreds of thousands

of residents, killed more than a hundred people, and caused the destruction of millions of pesos worth of properties. “However, our efforts to promote business, trade and investment in Mindanao will be in vain if we cannot ensure stability and order, as well as secure just and lasting peace in the island,” he said. That is why, he said, the government is intensifying the fight against illegal drugs, crime and corruption, even as it creates a more enabling and nurturing business environment in Mindanao. “The government remains firmly committed to wiping out local terrorists and other threat groups that continue to hinder our peace and development efforts, especially the ISIS-inspired ones who have attempted to take over the City of Marawi,” he added. Duterte said: “I assure all investors and businesses in Mindanao that the government will do everything to make sure that Marawi City recovers and that it will rise again as a thriving and flourishing city.” He said the government is now expediting preparatory works for the implementation of the Marawi City Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan to see to it that this will really happen. (Republished with the permission of SunStar Cagayan de Oro)

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Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizcon) to complement the activities of the European Philippine Business Network (EPBN) which also set up a European Pavilion for the Minbizcon Exhibit. The first was launched in Cagayan de Oro in 2015 during the OroBest Expo in partnership with Oro Chamber and was already a great success during its first instance. The latest edition was graced by luminaries from the business, academe, arts and culture, and other sectors of Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao’s crème de

la crème, illuminati and business royalty. Among them: Florian Gottein, Executive Director of the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) with his ass o ciate JoAnn Vidal, Cagayan de Oro/Northern Mindanao ECCP representative; Vic Lao, a prime mover of the chamber movement in Mindanao and founder and chairman emeritus of the Mindanao Business Council; former Agriculture Undersecretar y B obby A n s a l d o ; Hor s t Ha n s B a c k e r a n d Tu l l i o Vi d m a r o f t h e L i c e o de Cagayan University Conservatory of Music; Miss Philippines Earth Fire 2017 Ella Bautista, who came with her mom Elsa; Multi-awarded Architect Romolo Valentino Nati, chairman and CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation who came with colleagues Giusseppe Garofalo, Primavera City P ro j e c t Ma n a g e r a n d Antonio Damiani, GM of Damiani Property Management and Services, the property manager for Primavera Residences. Also spotted was Dante M. Sudaria, CEO of the BWM Group of Publications, including BusinessWeek Mindanao, Mindanao Daily and The Cagayan de Oro Times, who came with his staff; Harvey James Lanticse, the spiffy Branding a n d C om mu n i c at i on s Specialist of Aboitiz Power Corporation; STEAG State Power HR Manager Jewela Boiser and spouse; Vanessa Sumanpan, DB Schenker Visayas-Mindanao GM, who came with her team; and the co-hosts for the evening, Seda C entrio Hotel Manager Armand Angeles w ho c ame in full force with Director

for Sales Carol Valdez, F&B Manager R andy Dreisbach, HR Manager Ruselle Legados, Asst. Finance Controller S i l v a n a L a g u m b a y, Communications Officer Eiya Pupos, Noren Tan, and Kyle Valledor from Banquet. Also present were representatives from Tropical Food Machinery (Italy), Avida Land Corp, Bukidnon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc and the Minbizcon 2017 Host Oro Chamber. Our good friend Roy Cosing and partner Michelle dela Cerna added more chill to the evening with their mix of classical jazz and bossa nova, and later we were regaled with an authentic Italian folk dance. No t t h e l e a s t , t h e evening was capped by a raffle with prizes sponsored by Primavera Residences, S eda C entrio, Luna Ristoranti, Junno's and Business Week Mindanao. Buoyed by the success of the latest Aperitivo, Lorens disclosed the ICCPI is already planning the next edition of this unique business networking event in Cagayan de Oro. “Cagayan de Oro has a strategic role in the growth of Mindanao. It is an important regional investment hub for various businesses from industry, food processing as well as simply services,” he said. “European entrepreneurs are already either present or exploring the region to find partners and to set up their businesses. We will try to assist them and promote the province as much as we can. We know we can help the Philippines to grow.” Evviva Il Camara di Commercio Italiana nelle Fillipine! Saluti!

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