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Rehab center is getting narrower
AS DRUG DEPENDENTS COME OUT IN THE OPEN
By Cheng Ordoñez Associate Editor
OZAMIZ City, Misamis Occidental--The fight against illegal drugs of newly installed 16th President of the Philippine Republic, Rodrigo Duterte, has filled to the brim a rehabilitation center in this province due to strong responses it is getting from illegal drug users who came out to seek rehabilitation. This, pompted authorities to find ways where to accommodate more than 200 of them. Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog and Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog-Echavez said the oppenness of Duterte to
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Duterte: Change must start with us and in us HIS slogan during the last presidential campaign was “Change is coming” and most of the Filipino people are now waiting for it for the good of the country. In his inaugural speech in Malacanang as the 16th President of the Philippines on Thursday, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte noted that “change must start with us and in us.” He emphasized that the ride will be rough, but he encouraged everyone to join him in the journey towards a brighter future. Duterte vowed to listen
pected drug dependents from Barangay Stimson Abordo, here, were poised to undergo rehabilitation if found positive from drug testings, village chief Danilo Carsano said. “As of last Thursday, seven were already found positive. Others who were pinpointed to be users have voluntarily submitted themselves for testing to clear their names from the list,” Carsano added. Eleven more illegal drug Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo “Aldong” Parojinog stresses users from Barangay Gango, a point while being interviewed for his comment on illegal here, were already sent for drugs, yesterday, at his office. Mindanao Daily photo by rehabilitation last week yet, Gerry Lee Gorit Parojinog-Echavez said. address the illegal drugs infested communities in The rehabilitation center VICE President Maria Leproblem in the country the Province of Misamis of the Province of Misamis onor “Leni” Robredo yesencourages everyone to rid Occidental of the stigma. Occidental, which has a terday pledged to combat See REHAB, page A7 Already, at least, 44 susthis city and other drughunger and food insecurity, provide universal health coverage, and improve education, people empowerment and rural development shortly after she took her oath as the country’s secondhighest elected official at the Quezon City Reception House in New Manila on Thursday. Robredo was sworn in by the chairmen of two barangays (villages) from Camarines Sur and Quezon City, Rolando Coner of Barangay Punta Tarawal and Regina Celeste San Miguel of Barangay Mariana respectively, at the new home of the Office of the Vice President here. In her inaugural speech, BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE. A Catholic nun and a Lumad leader Robredo called for unity share a meal during an Indigenous People’s gathering held last Wednesday in Cagayan and gave primal focus to the poor and marginalized. de Oro City. Mindanao Daily photo by Mark Francisco
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines.
MBC lauds Duterte’s first order to ease processing of gov’t transactions n
to the murmuring of the people, feel their pulse and supply their needs. The new President said his administration See change, page A7
Leni vows to wage war against hunger
Group optimistic about Duterte admin By Mark D. Francisco Correspondent
CAGAYAN de Oro City--A group, advocating for the welfare of Lumads, greeted the first day of office of President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte with a plea and high hope that the Lumads will be able to heave a sigh of relief under the Duterte administration. The group calling itself as the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Northern Mindanao, based in Iligan City, urged President Duterte to also look into the plights of the Indigenous People (IP) in Mindanao. See GROUP, page A7
A screengrab photo from the Facebook page of Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, the 14th vice president of the Republic of the Philippines.
“Naniniwala ako na sa panahong tila may mga matitinding hidwaan na nangyayari sa mundong kinagagalawan natin, ang hamon sa atin ay magsamasama. Paigtingin ang ating See HUNGER, page A7
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How Catholic doctors are defying RH law DAVAO City--It ain’t over till the fat lady sings, as an expression goes. Despite the passage of the hotlydebated RH Law in 2012, medical professionals’ ongoing efforts and plans for future initiatives to block the full implementation of Republic Act No. 10354 took center stage during the 6th National Annual Doctors For Life Philippines – Family Advocacy in Media Foundation (DFL-FAMAF) Joint Convention last June 16 to 18. According to Philippines country director for Human Life International and a practicing physician, Dr. Rene Bullecer, two major groups of doctors “are committed to block the full implementation of the RH
law via legal means and to conduct [a] vigorous information drive on the untold medical dangers of the artificial contraceptives, including its abortifacient effects.” The Catholic Physicians Guild in the Philippines (CPGP) and the Doctors for Life – Philippines (DFLPhils), he said, are not just bent on defying the RH Law but are also gearing up to snuff out plans to resurrect bills to legalize abortion and physician-assisted suicide in the country. Bullecer, who is also the DFL vice-president, early on the RH agenda was seriously destabilized with the procurement of a temporary restraining order (TRO) against all abortifacient
15 different archdioceses and dioceses converged in this city to attend the DFLFAMAF event. Adding color and success to the 3-day event was the introduction of a new advocacy group exclusive for women called JOSEFA. The group’s name is taken from the woman who is considered the Florence Nightingale of the Philippines, a World War II heroine and the foundress “I’m sure, all sorts [of ] of the Girls Scouts of the pro-life activism via show of force must be prepared similar to our anti-RH bill efforts in the past,” he added. A total of 204 paramedical professionals, lay leaders, supporters and religious sisters from all over the country representing artificial family planning paraphernalia, thanks to the Alliance for the Family Foundation Philippines, Inc. (ALFI), specifically, Atty. Girlie Noche, who did “an excellent job”. “This created a major headache to the anti-life DOH hierarchy,” he said. Show of force Bullecer said, pro-life prayer rallies in key cities nationwide are in the offing.
Philippines, the late Josefa Llanes Escoda. Uniting pro-life women JOSEFA is open to all pro-life women who wish to participate in various profamily and pro-life activities designed to celebrate the teachings of the Catholic Church, especially on natural family planning through fertility awareness as well as on the beauty of family. The organization is as an alternative women’s group which will cater to
the authentic needs of every Filipina. Current chairman of the Episcopal Commission on Family and Life – CBCP, Daet Bishop Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D. inducted the officers and members of JOSEFA as well as the new members of DFL and FAMAF. CBCP vice president, Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, DD was also present at the said event. (CBCPNews)
Misamis Oriental Vice Gov. Joey Pelaez presides Thursday the first session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) for the 2016-2019 term. The new composition of the SP are the following: Jeremy Pelaez, Mercy Grace Acain, Wayne Militante, Mario Charlie Emano, Virgilia Dumadag, Nancy Madjos, Frederick Khu, Gerardo Sabal III, Vincent Pelaez and Boris Oliver Actub. Mindanao Daily photo by Mark Francisco
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WITH Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnapping attacks now starting to put a crimp on the Philippine-Indonesia coal trade, incoming Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said immediate neutralization of the bandit group is one of the first marching
orders given by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. “We will neutralize the ASG so that they can no longer do the things they are doing (referring to the kidnapping of Indonesian coal barge and tugboat sailors) as these attacks are now affecting us economically,” he said in Filipino. E a r l i e r, I n d o n e s i a banned all of its vessels, especially those transporting coal, from entering Philippine waters after seven of its sailors were kidnapped while in the Sulu Sea last June 22. Lorenzana said the ban is now affecting the country’s power supply as coal is needed to operate Philippine power plants. He added that they are now planning on how to operationalize the President’s order. (PNA)
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Tribal groups bullish for end to ancestral claims woes under Duterte administration CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Members of an association of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Northern Mindanao on Thursday expressed optimism that the problem on ancestral claims would be resolved under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. Datu Imbatal, one of the leaders of the Northern Mindanao Tribal Association (NMTA), made the statement in reaction to
the speech of President Duterte after taking his oath of office in Malacanang Thursday. Datu Imbatal together with Datu Makatundag and Datu Kawaling were among the thousands of people in this trading hub of Northern Mindanao, who watched and listened to the speech of Duterte Thursday noon. “The tribal community is elated about having a President from Mindanao
where the IPs have been exploited and oppressed for many years by the unscrupulous groups, persons, and individuals,” Imbatal said. He said that the members of the Northern Mindanao Higa-onon Tribal Ass o ci at ion express e d hope that under the Duterte administration, the IPs could regain the ancestral land that rightfully belonged to them. (PNA)
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Newly installed Iligan City officials led by vice mayor Monsignor Jemar Vera Cruz (2nd from left) along with nine city councilors and four other priests have their heads shaved after their oath-taking ceremony, Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the Anahaw Amphitheater, Iligan City, to call on President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately review and resolve the case filed against re-elected Iligan City Mayor Celso Regencia, currently jailed for allegedly masterminding the slay-try of then Iligan Representative Vicente “Varf” Belmonte. Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit
Upgrading facilities can boost quality and use of health services—PIDS
Building more health facilities and investing in medical equipment allow government hospitals and infirmaries to provide quality health services to more people. In a study conducted by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) evaluating the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the government, it was noted that hospitals and infirmaries that received funding from the government to upgrade their facilities showed higher volume of services than those that did not. The HFEP, which is being implemented by the Department of Health, is a major undertaking under the Aquino administration’s flagship health initiative called Kalusugan Pangkalahatan that aims to achieve universal health care for all Filipinos. Through building and equipping public health facilities, the government hopes to keep up with the increasing population’s demand for health care. From 2010 to 2014, HFEP funded a total of 1,199 hospitals and infirmaries with an aggregate infrastructure funding of PHP 11.7 billion. Likewise, a total of 2,968 rural health units (RHUs) and city health offices (CHOs) received infrastructure funding amounting to PHP 5.2 billion. Total HFEP infrastructure funding for the period reached PHP 16.9 billion, or roughly PHP 3.4 billion a year. Meanwhile, the average funding per
health facility is small, with only PHP 9.8 million per hospital or infirmary and PHP 1.8 million per RHU or CHO. In a recent seminar held in Quezon City, PIDS Supervising Specialist Ida Marie Pantig said, utilization of health services hospitals and infirmaries that implemented HFEP projects experienced increase in the services provided, measured by increase in the average number of outpatient consultations, birth deliveries, and inpatients per day. Likewise, new services are being introduced with the new and improved health facilities. These include birthing facilities, animal bite centers, modern diagnostic and imaging centers, sewage treatment plants, and new morgues. “The service expansion is most pronounced in RHUs that now have separate facilities for birthing, tuberculosis treatment, and dentistry,” Pantig observed. However, she also highlighted that for most part, HFEP is just replacing old hospital facilities. “There have been no completely new hospitals. The new facilities that were constructed merely replaced old existing hospitals, with no major expansion in bed capacity,” she explained. In addition, she argued that the impact of capital investments in these health facilities is often diluted by staff shortage and dramatic contractualization of health workers as well as persistent drug shortage. However, while HFEP
has been found to have a positive impact on the utilization of local health services, its implementation has been highly problematic, as documented in the survey. One of the problems identified in the PIDS study is the inadequacy of HFEP funding that necessitated some local governments to contribute their own funds to complete the construction of facilities. Another problem is the delay in the completion of construction projects, which usually takes an average of 3 to 4 years due to lack of budget. Sometimes, hospitals and RHUs had to delay construction to prevent any disruption in their operations. In other cases, the delays were caused by contractors who were involved in multiple projects.
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Breaking traditions Some political pundits have criticized that the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is clearly breaking the inaugural-tradition of having it at the Luneta Grandstand. But that was how Duterte personally desired . The oath-taking was done at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang instead. Also, President Duterte took his oath before a Supreme Court associate justice - his fraternity brother, Justice Bienvenido Reyes. There were only chosen attendees: his family members, appointed cabinet members and members of the diplomatic corps, police, military, judiciary, Congress (without their spouses and children), and finally Duterte's friends who supported him in the campaign and in the elections. All in all, the guests were limited only to about 500 selected . There was no open invitation for the masses to actually and personally see, participate and join the event. The oath-taking was done in a restricted enclosed portion in Malacañang Palace, where, except for those who are invited, all other Filipino citizens are off-limits. However, all can watch the actual proceedings on TV and hear it on radio. Not only that Duterte relayed a message of change on the inaugural protocols. There is a very serious concern to address – his personal safety. Let us realize that, already, there have been threats to his life. Media have stories already known that drug-lords and criminals are putting-up a multi-million peso bounty for Duterte’s head. Thus, security measures have to be imposed. This may be the only reason to break the inaugural tradition. Indeed there was “a greater and fundamental public interest considered” – the safety of the President. Even with his being mayor of Davao
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The true legacy of Noynoy and Cory! LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… `But I have stirred up a leader who will approach from the north. From the east he will call on my name. I will give him victory over kings and princes. He will trample them as a potter treads on clay’…” (Isaiah 41:25, the Holy Bible). -oooTHE TRUE LEGACY OF NOYNOY AND CORY! To me, the real importance of the June 30, 2016 turnover ceremonies at Malacanang where the presidency got transferred from outgoing President Aquino to incoming, and now full-pledged, President Duterte, did not come from Duterte’s dramatic election and installation as the 16th president See LEGACY, page A7
El Salvador City: A City in Interregnum
PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING A period of interregnum Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor is taking place in the City
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for two decades, Duterte has been breaking traditional politics, to the extent that he earned the reputation as a leader of the lowly who is willing to forsake human rights to enforce law-and-order. Majority of the two million residents of his city welcomed his authoritarian style in addressing peace and economic problems. As he promised to carry out his style of governance across the country, as President, he vowed to end crime within six months – a vow that was never heard from any of the past Presidents. “In an era where populist politicians are on the rise around the world, Duterte also shrewdly capitalised on his image as a man-of-the people with no tolerance for the nation's political and business elite,” a foreign media commented. "When I become president, by the grace of God, I will serve the people, not you," Duterte told the elite, adding that his problem is how to place food on the table of the poor. It was not only Duterte”s disdain for the wealthy that hauled 16 million votes for him, but his personal battle cry to save the hopeless, the helpless and the defenseless. Foremost of his difference from traditional politicians is his preference for a simple life, like for eating food with his hands and living in a simple house. Although he is related to powerful clans from Cebu and his father was an influential politician, his style of governance deviates from the traditional. Thus, “ Filipinos have no doubt that Duterte is the right man to instil discipline in society, after three decades of chaotic and corruption-plagued democracy that has condemned tens of millions to deep poverty,” the foreign media further commented. As to the fulfillment of his promises, we can only “traditionally” wait and see.
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of El Salvador, a component city of Misamis Oriental, after the passing of City Mayor Alfredo Tan. Tan, who was “re-elected” mayor of El Salvador City last May 9 elections, reportedly passed away on the lingering illness Friday night last week. There are insinuations that the elected Vice Mayor would succeed as Mayor of El Salvador City. However, there is a pending a court petition with “quo warranto” against the reelection of Tan last May 9. The CYNOSURE would not discuss the merits of the case since it is already in the COMELEC. However, the CYNOSURE could simply take a glimpse on the surrounding circumstances, which lead to the filing of the “quo warranto” case. As a legal issue, the petition for quo warranto simply questioned Tan’s re-election as City Mayor. Whether Tan was entitled to hold office “being re-elected” or to “exercise the authority” as an elected City Mayor is the subject of the “quo warranto” case pending with the Commissions on Elections (COMELEC). The CYNOSURE learned that Tan’s political opponents have filed the petition
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with quo warranto with the COMELEC body on the grounds that the respondent (Tan) was allegedly “incapacitated” to run for the Mayoral post because of his lingering illness. There were allegations that Tan did not personally filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) and was not able to personally “campaign” because he was allegedly “bed ridden” during the duration of the “campaign period.” Nevertheless, the COMELEC allows the duly authorized representative to file a COC in the absence of the candidate. There were reports too that Tan also tried to file a “substitute” candidate last Dec. 9, 2015, prior to the deadline of the substation date of the candidate. However, the COMELEC reportedly denied Tan’s request
for substitution for failure to be physically around to present the substitute candidate, which the COMELEC required. The opposition, led by Mayoral candidate Emelita Almirante, complained that Tan has allegedly “misrepresented” his COC for telling the COMELEC that he was physically fit to campaign during the election. Almirante alleged that Tan even failed to vote during the May 9 elections. Whether the allegations have merit, it is now up to the COMELEC to resolve the issue. However, the immediate issue is that: Could the elected Vice Mayor, pending resolution of the petition for “quo warranto,” succeeds as the El Salvador City Mayor. If not, who would succeed as City Mayor? Pending the decision of the COMELEC the questions become a subject of legal arguments. In the meantime that the “quo warranto” case is not yet resolved, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will come intercede. In order that the operation of the local government is not disrupted the DILG would act as the “ad hoc” City Mayor until the “quo warranto” case is resolved. The DILG would fill the vacuum during the period
of interregnum. However, if the COMELEC grants the petition for quo warranto, the elected Vice Mayor could not succeed as City Mayor. Thus, the doctrine of succession as espoused by operation of the law, becomes moot and academic. The notion is that the COC filed by Tan was void from the beginning. Subsequently, the Vice Mayor under Tan’s ticket “technically run” without a Mayor or standard bearer. If the elected Vice Mayor could not succeed, who would become the City Mayor? Obviously, Emelita Almirante would succeed as the City Mayor because she garnered the second highest votes. The “quo warranto” case against Tan of El Salvador City is almost similar to the case of the “quo warranto” filed against Mayor Oscar Moreno of Cagayan De Oro City. The only difference is that the Ombudsman ordered Moreno’s dismissal from service and perpetual disqualification to hold public office in an administrative case. On the other hand, the Ombudsman only found Tan guilty in an administrative case, which was forwarded to the Sandiganbayan that See CITY, page A7
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Rotary International -- The Officers and members of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro , the Mother Club pose for posterity during the last weekly meeting of the incumbency of RCCDO President Cris Parojinog center at the Kagay-anon Restaurant. The RCCDO club will be holding its induction of its new set of officers , Board of Directors: for 2016-2017 on July 3 at Pryce Plaza Hotel at 5pm lead by PRESIDENT - DUFEL LAGROSAS, VICE PRESIDENT - DANILO EMPEDRAD, SECRETARY - AL MICHAEL MENDOZA , TREASURER - JULIUS DULFO , DIRECTORS: 1. ARIEL CENIZA 2. TITO NOEL MORA, 3. DANTE SUDARIA , 4. NASALLI SILAVA , 5. JP GASTON, PRESIDENT-ELECT: ANTONIO FERNANDEZ (2016-17)
Italpinas Launches Primavera City Last Friday, Italpinas Development Corporation launched Primavera City, a new project encouraging investors and end-users alike to move into the modern Italian style. The project is located inside the Pueblo Business Park, an IT Economic Zone, along Macapagal Drive at Pueblo de Oro Township in uptown Cagayan de Oro City. The area is surrounded by commercial centers, government offices, important educational institutions, hospitals and a world-class 18-
hole golf course among others. IDC carefully applies green design solutions for all its developments with a combination of natural ventilations, shading louvers, water recycling and solar panels which make their projects eco-friendly. The green architecture offers big savings with lower utility costs as less energy is needed to cool your units, less water to maintain the property and renewable energy from the solar panels on the rooftop. The mixed use development offers commercial
and office spaces from the first to third floor and the residential units are from the fourth to eleventh floor. The roof deck features world-class amenities such as sky garden, sky pool, sauna, gym, playground, function hall and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay. They offer studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units to suit your space requirements. Not to mention that the building is earthquake proof and flood proof. Other services provided are emergency power in all common areas, five elevators, reception, cctv
W ith one of the most influential people in the Philippines, Italpinas Development Corporation Non-Executive Chairman Dr. Jose “Joey” P. Leviste, Jr. He gave me one of his books that he wrote entitled “Transitions”.
L eft to Right: Mr. Harold Dacumos, Mr. Antonio Samson, Mr. Sean Moreno, Arch. Romolo V. Nati - Chairman & CEO of IDC and Atty. Jojo Leviste III - President of IDC (Photo Credit: Etong Bravo)
security system, free WiFi in selected areas, solar panels and property management services wherein they could manage
your incomegenerating asset and have your unit leased out for you. Flexible payment schemes are also designed for affordability
and for your convenience. The property value also appreciates up to 10% per year based on historical data of Primavera Residences.
Left to Right: Atty. Jojo Leviste III, Mr. Sean Moreno and Arch. Romolo V. Nati (Photo Credit: Etong Bravo)
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Filinvest One Oasis Cagayan de Oro:
Usable Green Features benefit community and home owners M
any residential developments these days like to tout their ecologically-friendly, or ‘green features’ as helping combat climate change, complete with certificates from international certifying bodies to boot. But Filinvest One Oasis Cagayan de Oro would rather focus on ecofriendly features that actually benefit home owners (and not merely serve as marketing attractions for developers) and even the community around them. Take its Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), for instance. Republic Act # 9003 (Ecological Waste Management Act of 2000) defines MRF as a facility designed to efficiently sort and store recyclable materials (paper, tins, glass, plastic and the like) in an environmentally sound manner. The Environment Management Bureau (EMB) aims to set up one in every community in response to the mounting solid waste problem in the country. As a community by itself, One Oasis Cagayan de Oro’s MRF is a low cost, do-able approach which is not merely environmentally
friendly, but makes good business sense. It segregates waste materials for disposal and those which are reusable for resale or recycling, encouraging home owners to participate in keeping their community clean and sanitary. Its MRF receives biodegradable waste for composting and mixed nonbiodegradable wastes for final segregation, reuse and recycling, with each type of mixed waste collected from the source and transported to the MRF in separate containers. This sorting strategy has proven to be effective in most communities that have established MRFs, as they have maintained a clean environment, as well as initiating business opportunities for buying and selling re-usable and recyclable materials. Not only is the mounting problem of uncollected garbage addressed, other related issues such as the unpleasant odors which have plagued a number of subdivisions in the city, are also eliminated. Additional eco-
Materials Recovery Facility of One Oasis Bali Bldg 1
Trash bin which segragates garbage into biodegradable, non-biodegradable and recyclable materials
friendly features of One Oasis Cagayan de Oro include its sewage treatment plant (STP) and underground detention pond. The STP processes waste water and other effluents into safe, odor-free gray water. One Oasis’design for a drainage system which collects rain water in a detention pond serves as a floodcontrol measure when rainfall is heavy. When an area like the One Oasis CDO community is paved, or covered with buildings, water runs off the property much
faster than when it is in its natural state. The total amount of discharge is the same, but the discharge happens over a shorter amount of time as the detention pond temporarily detains the water and keeps the runoff to the desired rate. When the rain ends, water stored at the detention pond will be emptied shortly afterwards to another outlet leading to the river or sea, or stored underground for re-use and recycling. More importantly,
Laundry Cages in One Oasis Bldg 1
collected water can be recycled for non-potable use such as irrigating the community’s green areas. The whole One Oasis Cagayan de Oro complex which will eventually house some 1,300 units in five condominium buildings shall benefit from these features. Each condominium building in One Oasis CDO will have seven to eight floors of residential units and a roof deck cum laundry area, two elevators for the residential floors and strategically located stairways,
connecting all levels. Each 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom residential unit comes with a balcony and laundry cage for drying. Parking slots for residents are available for sale on a first come, first served basis. For more details, please visit Filinvest office at the ground floor, Bo’s Café Bldg., Don A. Velez St., 9000 Cagayan de Oro City or contact 0917305-8888 or check its official page at facebook. com/oneoasis. cagayandeoro
One Oasis STP Building 1
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of the Republic of the Philippines. The transfer of power from Aquino to Duterte is significant for all Filipinos in that it symbolized the continuing capacity of the Filipino nation to effect a peaceful change of leadership anchored on an electoral process which, though marred by claims of fraud particularly in the vice presidential contest, was generally reflective of the true will of the electorate. It also showed Aquino as a true leader who does not cling on to power. Although I am someone who frequently disagreed with Aquino, both Noynoy and her mother, the late President Cory, on many issues about the welfare of the country and its people, I am willing to concede that if there is any legacy of the Aquinos we all have to be thankful for, it is the peaceful and orderly transfer of power from one president to another. Mabuhay, President Benigno Aquino III, mabuhay, President Cory Aquino!!! -oooQUESTION AND ANSWER: A group of residents of Bacoor City, Cavite came to me and asked what they could do with two people who acted as their lawyers in a land case involving their very residential units even if, as shown by two Supreme Court certifications, they were actually not members of the bar, or are not really lawyers. Well, the residents can immediately change these pretenders and secure the services of “true” lawyers, and seek the setting aside or nullification of all the proceedings in court participated in by them. A court proceeding where one of the parties was defrauded by someone pretending to be a lawyer could be considered a null and void proceeding, because the defrauded client was actually deprived of his Constitutional right to a counsel of choice. Then, they can also demand for the return of the money paid to the pretenders, failing in which they could sue them for estafa. Under the Revised Penal Code, when a person misrepresents himself or herself as having a qualification which he does not have, like having a license to practice law, that would amount to swindling or estafa. -oooBIBLICAL PROPHECY ON PRAYERS STARTING WITH GOD’S NAME: There is a Biblical prophesy, found in Isaiah 43:25, which says God will call someone from the east who calls or prays in His Name, who will be rewarded with “victory over kings and princes” and who will trample upon these kings and princes in the manner that a potter treads on clay. We at the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (Chil-
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dren of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church believe that that this person from the east, who calls on Him and prays in His name and will be used greatly in the end time work of God mentioned in Isaiah 46:11 and Matthew 24:14, is its “Leader Disciple”, or its spiritual head. This belief is anchored on the fact that the “Leader Disciple” of the AND KNK introduced a unique way of praying among its members, right from the moment the Church was established in the Philippines, where each and every prayer starts with the phrase “O Jesus, our God and Savior”, and ends with the phrase “this we ask in the name of Jesus, our God and Savior”, which is very much unlike the prayer of other believers. -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com
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ordered the arrest of Tan for alleged violation of an anti-graft and corrupt practices act. Tan posted a bail, which grants him temporary liberty. Tan was presumed innocent of the cases filed against him with the Sandiganbayan until his passing last week. Please accept the CYNOSURE’s the deepest condolence to the Mayor’s bereaved family, friends, and loved ones. Rest in Peace, Mayor Tan. -0- Send comments/reactions: crisgurdian@yahoo.com
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capacity of 40 beds, has already been upgraded to its fullest with the addition of 10 more beds and is already full. More than 200 users from Tangub City were no longer accommodated in the provincial rehabilitation center after the barangay clearing operation there. In the case of Ozamiz City, Vice Mayor ParojinogEchavez said the city is fasttracking the bidding process to identify a rehab center that can serve the city’s users who came out and sought their assistance for rehabilitation. Parorijinog-Echavez said, so far, only one rehabilitation center has been found to satisfy the requirements of the city government and may be tapped as partner agency through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program. “The identified rehab center have, so far, satisfied the requirement, having a
building and can accommodate 40 persons,” ParojinogEchavez said. Aside from the rehab program, the City Government of Ozamiz is also providing financial assistance to families with immediate concerns. The Parojinog administration also welcomes drug pushers who want to surrender either publicly or privately, thr vice mayor said. Like carrot and stick strategy, “Oplan Katok (knock)” has also been implemented by the police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the villages to check on suspected drug peddlers. The city vice mayor assures though that the validation process provides surveillance and evaluation to preserve the human rights of the innocent ones. Aside from suspected users, the police intelligence and PDEA have also “processed” some police officers, barangay officials, including some politicians who may be involved in illegal drugs. The evaluation resulted to finding the alleged involvement in illegal drugs use or operations of two police officers, one PDEA personnel, one village chief and 20 barangay kagawads. Mayor Parojinog urged them to come out in the open or else prepare for the consequence should the full force of the law catches up with them under the Duterte administration. But, Parojinog said not all drug peddlers were wary about the tighter operations against illegal drugs under the Duterte adminsitration. Parojinog said a drug dealer was, in fact, overheard as saying: “Hayahay ra nah sila (authorities) kung muundang mi (They are the ones who will gain should we stop peddling).” With these developments, Mayor Parojinog said he welcomes and supports Duterte’s plan to use the military in running after police officers who are into drugs trade as users, pushers or protectors. “I want Ozamiz rid of illegal drugs and, so, I welcome and support the move of President Duterte to use the military in running after policemen who are into illegal drugs trade,” Parojinog said. Parojinog is also in agreement to install police chiefs by higher authorities and not through the insinuation of politicians. He also hinted that along with illegal drugs, Video Karera game operations must be stopped, even as he said that some police officials, in fact, own and operate Video Karera games in the province. Mayor Parojinog (NUP), who entered into coalition with the Liberal Party last elections, said he is not particularly keen about political affiliations and will support the Duterte administration, instead. Parojinog is bent on
cleaning Ozamiz City so that crimes being done outside the city will not be blamed on Ozamiz, which has been tagged as a place where criminals allegedly harbor. He is seeking audience with Duterte and to ask that top Philippine National Police officials must be the ones who will assign police commanders in cities, provinces and other localities and to bar political clouting. Parojinog has launched the campaign against illegal drugs since 1997, as president of the Associaion of Barangay Chairmen in this city. In 2001, he continued the campaign as city mayor, highlighting his agenda with peace and order programs, as well as enforcement. The rehabilitation program has been included in the anti-illegal drugs campaign later. Parojinog-Echavez said the identification of users and pushers in the barangay level will serve as master list for a systematic approach and specific picture of what the problems in the villages truly are. Earlier, the City Council passed and approved the Comprehensive AntiIllegal Drugs Ordinance, including provision for reorganization of the Barangay Anti-illegal Drugs Council (BADC). Also, the curfew ordinance for minors has been approved last June 21, which communities received it with good responses, including the liquor ban from 12 mifnight to 4:00 a.m. At least, 51 patrol cabs for the villages in the city have been released to hep implement the ordinances.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes, his fraternity “brother,” administered the oath taking. President Duterte’s children -- Paolo, Sara, Sebastian and Veronica -- were all beside him as he took his oath to office, with his left hand on top of the Bible. In another news, The Makati Business Club (MBC), one of the country’s premier business organizations, has lauded newly-inaugurated President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s first order to ease transaction with the government. “We laud President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s first order to all cabinet secretaries to reduce requirements and processing time of all applications across agencies and remove redundancies in these requirements and to respect the sanctity of contracts,” MBC Executive Director Peter Angelo Perfecto said in a text message. During his speech, President Duterte identified his first order to cabinet secretaries and head of agencies as “policies and specifics of which cannot help wait for tomorrow to be announced”. The business group likewise welcomed President Duterte’s statement on honoring all existing treaties and international obligations as well as inclusivity in the ongoing and other peace process. MBC is also pleased with the statements of President Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo calling for the nation to work together and setting aside personal interests for the common good of the nation. “In response to their calls, we reiterate our commitment to work closely with the new government from page A1 to make people’s lives betwill also focus on fight- ter, safer, and healthier,” ing three major problems in Perfecto said. (PNA) the country -- corruption, criminality and rampant from page A1 sale of illegal drugs. pagkakaisa at gawing He added, “Erosion of lakas, hindi hadlang ang faith and trust in governating pagkakaiba, (I believe ment -- that is the real that in times when severe problem.” conflicts occur in the world His administration adwhere we live in, the chalvocates transparency. One of his first orders to Cabinet lenge is for us to unite. Let secretaries and heads of us strengthen our unity and agencies is to refrain from set aside our differences)” changing and bending the said Robredo. “Ang ating pagtutulunrules of government congan ay ang ating pinakamtracts already approved. abisang puhunan. NapatuMeanwhile, Duterte cited nayan natin na hindi sagabal that he will serve everyone and not only one, but also sa anumang kakulangan pointed out, “I have no ang totoo, tapat, at pursifriends to serve, no enemies gidong paglilingkod, (Our cooperation is our strongest to harm.” “Malasakit, tunay na asset. We have proven that pagbabago” (concern, real a true, honest and steadfast change) -- these are two of service will fill in any gaps)” Duterte’s promises to the she added. The Vice President also Filipinos. pledged to combat hunger “I am ready to start my and food insecurity, provide work for the nation,” he said. universal health coverage, Duterte took his oath and improve education, to office at exactly 12 noon people empowerment and Thursday, in accordance rural development, among with the constitutional provision that the six-year term others. Among the guests in of the President “shall begin her “modest” inauguration at noon on the 30th day of include members of the LibJune next following the day eral Party (LP), Senate and of the election and shall end House of Representatives, at noon of the same date six as well as people behind years thereafter.”
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Robredo’s campaign for the May election. After the inauguration, Robredo will join her supporters in a gathering at the Quezon City Memorial Circle at 5:30 p.m. Meanwhile, incoming Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will hold his inauguration at Malacañang on Thursday noon which will be attended by about 600 guests. Deviating from tradition, this is the first time in recent where the two highest elected officials had opted to be sworn in to office separately. Robredo topped the tight vice presidential race with 14,418,817 votes as compared to Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 14,155,344 votes. Robredo was inaugurated as the 14th Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines. (PNA)
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“These problems should be addressed to speed up the construction and equipping of health facilities. This way, a far greater impact can be generated for the benefit of Filipinos, especially the poor,” Pantig said. In terms of funding and contract management, the PIDS study suggested that facilities to be supported by HFEP should be organized into sets, lots, or tranches that can be offered to would-be contractors under “contracting in lots” approach, preferably on a turn-key basis. Likewise, the current practice of incremental, multi-year infrastructure funding with “finish one-at-a-time but quickly” approach must be replaced. To ensure sustainability of the projects, the authors suggested that program implementers should explore how the requirement of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) limiting the proportion of internal revenue allotment that can be spent on personal emoluments can be waived. Also, support of the national government should be sought to augment the budget for human resources. This impact evaluation study conducted by PIDS aims to assess the net effect of the program by comparing outcomes with an estimate of what would have happened in the absence of the program. It is part of a research project conducted by PIDS to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of key government programs and projects. Spearheaded by the National Economic and Development Authority and the DBM, the impact evaluation studies were conducted to promote greater transparency and accountability in government. NEED TARP? CALL: 8578447 OR, 745380 MOBILE: +639061389421
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Mango Mania Limketkai Is Now Open
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ast Saturday, I was invited to the opening of Mango Mania at 2nd Floor Limketkai Mall near Cinemas 1 & 2. The first time I tried Mango Mania smoothies and desserts, they instantly became my
favorites, not only mine but also my family’s. Their smoothies are so good! My favorites are their Papaya Smoothie, Mango Banana Smoothie and Strawberry Oreo Smoothie. I love that I can choose the
sweetness level. They also have Green Mango with Bagoong, Puto Maya with Sikwate and their famous Snow Ice Desserts among others. I was happy to have met the owner, Janice. She’s very nice, smiling, hardworking, beautiful and humble. I must say, she did great with opening Mango Mania here in Cagayan de Oro City. It’s something unique which makes it special. I asked her a few questions about Mango Mania… 1. How, when and why did you start Mango Mania? - It all started a few years ago when I was doing an extensive travel throughout Asia. I discovered that fresh fruit desserts were very popular, specifically mango. I, like other
Left to Right: Mr. Albino Lim, Mayor Oscar Moreno, Ms. Janice Ratunil and Michelle Francisco (Photo Credit: Aye Navarro)
Ribbon cutting by Ms. Ria Baculio, Ms. Janice Ratunil and Mr. Albino Lim (Photo Credit: Aye Navarro)
Asians, love tropical fruit desserts as they’re much healthier. More interestingly, the best mangoes being served throughout Asia come from the Philippines. Then, an idea came to pass: why not offer the same healthy dessert back home? After which, we started to have our first branch opened in the year 2014 at Lifestyle District, Corrales Ext., Cagayan de Oro City. 2. A little something about you in connection to the business… - Since I love eating fresh fruits, I consider mango as one of those amazing fruits which you can actually mix with any food and it will still give a delightful taste. There is so much that you can do with mangoes. They are great with other fruits, sago, salad, etc.
I love inspiring people with healthy dessert options and I hate the fact that most desserts that are available out there are heavy, too sweet and starchy which are big NO-NOs to your health. 3. All natural ingredients? - Yes, Mango Mania uses nature’s goodness to produce delightful healthy desserts. We only use natural ingredients, nonartificial flavors and the customers have the flexibility of choosing their own sweetness preference. 4. What are your future plans for Mango Mania? - Since we believe that the concept of Mango Mania is exciting, attractive and unique, we want to take advantage of rapidly expanding by putting
up a total of 20 shops in major city areas like Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Cebu and hopefully in Manila. If you love healthy desserts, you can visit Mango Mania branches at Ayala Centrio Mall and Lifestyle District as well.