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ensure that consumers would not be unduly burdened of any such rate increase. “I think that is inevitable, although the government should try to ensure reasonable increase so that it will not be very heavy for the poor people,” said Datumanong, a former justice secretary and Deputy Speaker for Mindanao. Relatedly, Climaco also filed last year House Bill 6061 seeking to prescribe urgent measures, necessary and proper, to effectively address the electric power crisis in Mindanao. She also helped organized the Mindanao Power Crisis Summit to help ventilate and crystallize the power See Power/p.10

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A child playing the role of an angel yawns during the “Sugat” (literally meeting or encounter) between the resurrected Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary dawn of Easter Sunday, March 31 at the St. Augustine Cathedral in Cagayan de Oro City. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

Socoteco explores add’l 30 MW to help shorten brownouts GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews) -- Distribution utility South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) is exploring the possibility of acquiring the contracted 30 megawatts of

(MW) of standby power of the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to help shorten the brownouts. Rodolfo Ocat, Socoteco II general manager, said they are planning to initi-

ate negotiations with the Davao City-based DLPC for the transfer to the electric cooperative of the latter’s unutilized power sales deal with Therma Marine Inc.

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sion of the faithful “to new values so politics treated as private property will be changed.” In his Easter message, Cabantan called on parishioners to “roll away the stones to allow the light to dispel

darkness in the tomb.” “There will be no radical change in our political situation unless we all undergo a change of heart—conversion [that is]—in our priorities, in our values,” Cabantan

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Bukidnon bishop on political dynasties: “politics is not private property” MRS. Hanep buhay Cynthia Villar is gladly meet by a kid carrying her poster and who seeks her blessing during the general assembly meeting of Agdao Multi-purpose Cooperative in Davao City recently. Villar, who chairs the Villar Foundation, vows to support the livelihood program for the coop members. advertorial

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Holiday pay for daily workers include the COLA - DOLE By Rutchie C. Aguhob OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -- The cost of living allowance (COLA) is included in the computation of the pay for daily-paid workers during the 2013 regular and special non-working holidays in the country. In her Labor Advisory No. 06, s. of 2012, which Secretary Rosalinda DimapilesBaldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued last Decmber 10, last year, the following rules for pay of regular holidays March 28 and March 29 apply: If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100 percent of his/her salary for that day or the daily rate plus cost of living allowance

(COLA) times 100 percent [Daily rate + COLA x 100%]. If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight (8) hours [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%]. If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day [Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x number of hours worked]. If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her daily rate of 200 percent [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%] + [30% of his/her daily rate of 200%)].

If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

Vying for Mindanao’s Best Dance Crew =These young dance crew members went around soliciting, from City Hall employees and officials after showing off with a crisp modern dance number during this week’s flag raising ceremony, monetary assistance to cover their expenses for a forthcoming dance competition to be held in Surigao City.

CDRRMC adopts Oro’s five-year DRRM Plan THE City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) during its first quarter meeting Wednesday presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, adopted the detailed Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan for the period 2013 to 2017. The CDRRMC is chaired by Mayor Vicente Emano with

Vice Mayor Acenas as the vice chair. Based on the five-year plan presented by Assistant CDRRMO officer Engr. Armen Cuenca, activities have been mulled to strengthen disaster mitigation and prevention, disaster preparedness, disaster response and disaster recovery and rehabilitation in the city. For 2013, the CDRRMC aims to institutionalize Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the city’s and barangay’s policy formulation, development plans and budgetary appropriation; to have a prioritized sustainable and

disaster resilient infrastructures, ensuring its safety, functionality and survival and to have a managed and protected natural and marine resources. It also aims to come up with a system development on waste management (Education, Engineering, Enterprise and Enforcement) and to have a developed community-based and scientific DRR and CCA assessment, mapping and monitoring, among others. Activities planned for 2013 include the relocation of residents living in high risk and No Build Zones, which involves the development of secured relocation sites and the social

preparations for residents to minimize conflict. The specific management and protection of the rivers and creeks with strict adherence to law is also in the priority list of the CDRRMC this year. Activities will involve the execution of the Responsible Mining Act, strict monitoring and evaluation of illegal mining activities; apprehension of illegal miners, as well as the planting of giant bamboos along seven major rivers and five creeks in the city, among others. Also in line with disaster mitigation and prevention, the CDRRMC will work on the development of hazard mapping assessment and monitoring and vulnerability assessment of the city’s 80 barangays. The Power learned that priorities this year also include the establishment of the CDRRMO and Operations center with competent and qualified CDRRMO personnel; formulation of the Manual of Operations, provision of facilities and utility transport vehicles for mobilization as well as the establishment of a standardized monitoring and evaluation mechanism to measure effectiveness of training programs, activities, strategies, among others. Vice Mayor Acenas said the city is prepared and ready, but prayers for guidance and wisdom are needed to back this up. (LCR)

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COTABATO CITY -- Regional Secretary Sangkula Tindick of the Department of Trade and Industry Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DTIARMM), March 22, assured consumers that the Sabah crisis does not imperil the economic activities in Tawi-Tawi. Tindick visited the Provincial Crisis Management Committee Operations Center in Tubig Boh, Bongao to

monitor the stock and prices of basic commodities even as he convened wholesalers, retailers and other small scale entrepreneurs to ensure no artificial shortage and maintain prices at affordable level. Sandakan is still open for business or trading. In Sitangkai, food prices are still lower compared to Bongao and Zamboanga City. Prices of gasoline remain at P45.00 per liter,

1. ML- Osmeña Branch Abaya Building, Osmena St. Cogon Cagayan de Oro City 2. ML- Pabayo Branch De Leon Building, Pabayo-Cruz Taal St. Cagayan de Oro City 3. ML- Carmen-1 Branch Ang Building, V. Castro cor. Vamenta Boulevard Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 4. ML- Yacapin Branch Daumar St., Cagayan de Oro City 5. ML- Lapasan Branch Claro M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, CdeO City 6. ML- Gusa Branch Gusa National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City 7. ML- Velez Branch Door # 114 G/F De Leon Plaza Phase II Vacapin-Velez St. Cagayan de Oro City 8. ML- Divisoria Branch Cor. Tiano-Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City 9. ML- Limketkai Mall Branch Space M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City 10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City 11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 12. ML- Capistrano Branch Capistrano-Gomez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City 13. ML- Puerto Branch National Hi-way, Puerto Cagayan de Oro City 14. ML- Bugo Branch National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City 15. ML- Kauswagan Branch Zone 1 Kauswagan Cagayan de Oro City 16. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City 17. ML- Opol Branch S. Vacalares St., Opol, Misamis Oriental 18. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental 19. ML- Alubijid Branch Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental 20. ML- Carmen-2 Branch Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City 21. ML- Manticao Branch Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental 22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

CAGAYAN DE ORO AREA Commencing on April 15, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to Nov. 2012. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT Sa Abril 15, 2013 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butapg penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Nov. 2012, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

Tindick said. Tindick urged wholesalers and retailers to stick to regular prices of basic commodities like rice, sugar, coffee, sardines, noodles, oil and other food items at reasonable level instead of taking advantage of the Sabah crisis. They should help and contribute in the efforts to access basic services to consumers and must not SABAH | page 5

SOCOTECO projects 42MW power shortfall GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The South Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II), as of March this year, has projected a power shortfall of 42 megawatts (MW). Engr. Joseph Yanga, Socoteco system planning supervisor said the coop has to contain with reduced 40MW this month from

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the 52MW power supply provided by NPC in January of this year. The existing supply is, however, complemented by 30MW contract with Therma Marine, Incorporated, totaling then to 70 MW for this month out of the overall demand of 112MW. Socoteco is a distribution

1. ML-Tagoloan Branch National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental

utility that is merely following the advisory from the grid system operator, Engr. Yanga explained. He said power unloading depends on NGCP’s advice as this determines how many megawatts of power that would be shaved off in a day. Earlier, NGCP main POWER | page 5

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ILIGAN LANAO AREA Commencing on April 16, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to Nov. 2012. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT Sa Abril 16, 2013 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Nov. 2012, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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Commencing on April 17, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to Nov. 2012. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

Commencing on April 18, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to Nov. 2012. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Abril 17, 2013 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Nov. 2012, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Sa Abril 18, 2013 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Nov. 2012, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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Diabetes mellitus is a lifestyle-related disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. A high blood sugar level is caused by the inability of the body to produce sufficient amounts of insulin, the hormone which keeps blood sugar at a normal level. The two types of diabetes are the insulin dependent or Type I and the non-insulin dependent or Type II. Type I diabetes is common in children and young adults. Type I diabetes is a condition where the body cannot produce insulin, hence it has to be injected by the diabetics. Type II diabetes, however is the most common form and is usually called adult-onset diabetes. In Type II diabetes, the pancreas is not producing enough insulin needed by the body. Risk factors for having diabetes include family history, high blood pressure, old age, sedentary lifestyle and overweight or obesity. Many stu d i e s h ave shown that obesity is the number one predictor in the development of Type II diabetes. Similarly, it has been shown that people who are 45 years old and above are more at-risk to Type II diabetes. Diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death among Filipino adults, based on the Department of HealthField (DOH) Health Service Information System in 2009. In addition, according to the 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI-DOST) in 2008, the prevalence of diabetes among Filipinos based on high fasting blood glucose

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advantage of the situation, he said. Upon the instructions of ARMM regional governor Mujiv Hataman. DTI, Secretary Tindck said, conducts regular inventory of present stocks of rice at the NFA warehouses and those coming from Sabah as well as oil and petroleum products on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Through regular monitoring and inventory of supplies, the results would help the Crisis Management

By SPO1 Philip Amer P Mazo

CAMP RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City - Police manning a checkpoint of Payawan-2, Brgy Luna, Surigao City have arrested a wanted person during a riot between groups of youngsters, morning of March 30, this year. The suspect was Alfred Casurra Pareja, 21 years old of Roxas Street, Brgy Washington, Surigao City. He was arrested by personnel of the Surigao del Norte Provincial Public Safety Company. Taken from his posses-

sion by the operating police personnel was a double bladed knife for violation of COMELEC the ban on deadly weapons. Further investigation disclosed that Pareja had a standing warrant of arrest issued by Judge Rolando Gonzales of Surigao City for frustrated homicide, Php24,OOO.OO recommended bail bond. Pareja with the confiscated item is placed under the custody of Surigao City Police Station for proper disposition. (PAPM/MMG/ asf )

4 of Commonwealth Act No. 591. For Caraga Region, further information can be obtained thru the NSO Regional Office at Lopez Jaena Extension, Butuan City, and through the Agusan del Norte Provincial Office, Lopez Jaena Ext., Butuan City; Agusan del Sur Provincial Office, Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur: Surigao del Norte Provincial Office, Navarro Street, Surigao City; and Surigao del Sur Provincial Office, Pimentel Bldg., Telaje Street, Tandag City. (NSO-13/PIA-Caraga/ asf )

Storeowner catches shoplifter By PO1 Ryan C. Cagula

CAMP RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City - A teenager was captured by the storeowner while in the act of stealing grocery items at ‘Nestor’s Net and Groceries’ in Brgy. 2, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Wednesday afternoon. The culprit was identified by the police as Roderico O. Acedo, 19, of Brgy. 3, Buenavista. The storeowners, Nestor B. Lapa, applied the process of citizen’s and recovered from Acedo a Baygon spray and pack of Anmum milk worth Php347.00. A case of theft has been filed at the Agusan del Norte Prosecutor’s Office. (PO1 Ryan C. Cagula, PRO-13 Information Office Duty PNCO and member of MinPressDev/asf)

NPA rebels chop down bananas in Surigao Sur By PO1 Ryan C. Cagula

Sur. Report said the armed group also destroyed the storeroom of DOLE and took a considerable number of rubber shoes before slipping back to hills. The number of ruined plants has yet to be determined.

Pursuit operation is underway to capture the perpetrators, while all police stations in the province are placed on red alert status. (PO1 Ryan C. Cagula, PRO-13 Information Office Duty PNCO and member of MinPressDev/asf )

has nothing to do with the production of any single electricity since their focus is primarily on the transmission side likening itself to a “highway.” Meanwhile, City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio expressed optimism in the government’s efforts to look into both short and long term solutions to solve the power crisis in Mindanao. She said there is a great possibility that GenSan’s 112MW demand would be meet soon once the Iligan from page 3 Diesel Power Plant will be tained they are not a activated. “Inaasahan po natin generation company and

madagdagan ng 12MW, kung magagawang paganahin ang Iligan Diesel Power Plant sa darating na Mayo at karagdagang 30MW pagkatapos ito ma-rehabilitate sa buwan ng Agosto (We are expecting that we will have additional 12MW upon the activation of Iligan Diesel Power Plant in May and hopefully another 30MW after it has undergone full rehabilitation by August),” Custodio told her constituents giving them a ray of hope that the flow of electricity here will soon be normalized. (CT Apelacio/PIA 12 General Santos City/asf)

CAMP RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, Butuan C ity C ommunist-terrorists s t r u c k a n e w, l e av i n g behind a swath of destruction on the banana plantation of D OLE STANFILCO, Wednesday evening, in Brgy. Anahao Daan, Tago, Surigao del Committee in the provincial, regional and national level draw proactive measures to mitigate the effect of the Sabah crisis, he said. As this developed, close coordination continues between the Crisis Management Committee, local government units and other stakeholders in the area. (pbchangco/PIA Cotabato City/Sylvia Calderon/BPIARMM/asf )

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Think a minute…You know that a brand new computer today will be outdated and old in just a few months. I recently replaced my 7-year old computer when my friends told me I was using a horse to race against rockets. To compete and succeed in this world we have to keep up with the technology, which means continually upgrading our computer. Yet none of these impressive inventions comes even close to the power of the human mind. In fact, our mind’s computer already has all the upgrades we’ll ever need. So since we’re the ones who control the world’s most powerful computer, we must keep learning and upgrading it every day. Someone said: “Your mind is like a parachute—it’s not much good unless it’s open.” And if we

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst want to change our life, we have to change our mind first. Computers, however, can also be dangerous. That’s why we need an anti-virus program to protect our computer from viruses that can infect and damage it. These protective programs even update themselves regularly against new viruses that can attack. So since we go to all that trouble for a machine that’s so quickly outdated and useless, how much more important is it

to protect the computer of our own mind! Everyday we face dangerous, deadly viruses like pornography and sex outside of marriage, temptations to lie or steal, commit suicide, gossip, lose our temper, and other kinds of wrong thinking that can ruin our character, our marriage and children, our job, our whole life. That’s why we’ve got to be careful what we allow to come into our mind. “Garbage in, garbage out.” So every day, we need a

good brain-washing. And no one’s more qualified to keep our mind clean than God our Maker. That’s why He gave us the Bible as our manual for life, to show us how to maintain and keep improving our mind. The Bible is your own anti-virus program to protect your mind from wrong thinking that can destroy you. You see, God knows that the person who doesn’t control his thoughts will lose control of his life. So why don’t you decide to spend some time every day reading your Bible and talking with God? Get involved in a Bible-teaching church. It will raise your level of thinking and living, and protect you from all the dangerous viruses that threaten your mind every day. Just Think a Minute…

Of political motives and campaign slogans JUST as the observance of the Holy Week culminated, the political fireworks also exploded. The 45-day official campaign period for local bets in the midterm elections this year has just started. What gives? Candidates would start courting the general electorates. Just like wooing a woman, a candidate would employ everything, mostly imagined, to convince a voter’s support. Conse- Cris Diaz quently, the electors should examine every candidate’s record of accomplishments in private or public life. It is of note that there were candidates who, in the past, had the chance to serve the public. Whether these candidates were able to meet the expectations of the electorates, are good subjects of debate. Arguments could provide a good standard to measure the election of the right candidate. After all, in a democratic country, an exchange of healthy ideas is an indispensable requisite to make sound decisions. Aside from record of accomplishment, sincerity and the capability to serve are important elements in choosing a candidate. On the other hand, there are candidates who present themselves with Messianic visions. These candidates want to make it appear that they could make changes by making promises that others already accomplished. There are candidates who bragged their accomplishments in an effort to cover up their misdeeds. There are candidates who think they could fool the people around with their antics. Worse, there were candidates who miserably failed and accomplished nothing when

got elected before. Motive, however, is an important factor that an electorate should consider in electing a candidate. An appropriate subject matter was about a governor who wants to run for mayor in Cagayan de Oro City. Gov. Oscar Moreno of Misamis Oriental wants to change the image of Cagayan de Oro City. Moreno, however, has forgotten that the incumbent City Mayor Vicente Emano has already accomplished all that he wants to change in the city. Candidly speaking, Moreno’s “new Cagayan de Oro” campaign slogan is a hyperbole that offends the sensitivity of the Cagayanons. The campaign slogan was in contrast to what Moreno should have accomplished in the province of Misamis Oriental. For instance, Moreno could offer nothing but flimsy arguments on his unsettled cash advances of almost P200 million during his stint as provincial governor. Thus, it is usual for people to doubt about Moreno’s intention to run for mayor in Cagayan de Oro. There is so much money in Cagayan de Oro City, they said. Perhaps, being a city mayor would give Moreno the advantage to “cash advance” billions without being bothered of clearing himself. People are afraid that Moreno would bring changes in Cagayan de Oro City just as he let thousands of lowly provincial workers suffer for not releasing their salaries and bonuses even on Christmas. The people of Cagayan de Oro believed that Moreno’s envisioned changes for Cagayan de Oro City would be a horrible nightmare. The changes that would do more harm than good for the city of Cagayan de Oro and its people. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Therefore he sent the hand that wrote the inscription. `This is the inscription that was written: mene, mene, tekel, parsin…” (Daniel 5:25, the Holy Bible). -oooCOMELEC DRIVE USELESS: If the Commission on Elections will be sincere in its drive against candidates who have put up posters and other campaign materials in places not designated as poster areas, no one will be left to run in the May 2013 elections. But then, that is the reality of the Comelec---it is downright inutile and useless in running after election violators, except perhaps the political opponents of

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio their patrons. -oooRICH GETTING RICHER IN RP, FORETOLD BY THE BIBLE: The claim that only the rich are being benefitted by the economic successes of the Aquino administration, leaving out the greater mass of the Filipino poor, is a mere re-statement of the Biblical truth that, when a nation no longer listens to God and no longer

obeys His Word, the Bible, only the foreigners in the land will get richer while the natives go poorer. Read this in Deuteronomy 28:15 and 42-43 of the Bible. -oooHOTTEST DAY IS YET TO COME: Make no mistake about it, the hottest day in the Philippines is yet to come, even if almost all of the country is now sweltering in oppressive

heat during the last few days. And yes, we can blame global warming and climate change as the reasons for this phenomenon, and that maybe correct. But, what do we blame for the global warming and climate change? Destruction of the environment? Again, this maybe true, but what do we blame for the destruction of the environment? Wanton logging and wanton disregard of the earth’s natural resources? But then, what do we blame for the logging and disregard of our natural resources? I mean, I can go on and on, and lay the blame on almost anything for the weather aberration we are Mauricio | page 8

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A life wasted

bigger problem. I have learned early on as a parent to three beautiful girls, that, a change in behaviour like if one used to be bubbly and talkative, and suddenly becomes reserved and would prefer to be alone, or when the scholastic record shows a downward trend, that something must be bothering my child. It i s w h e n w e a r e sensitive to these changes in our young and even with our adult members of the family that we become more vigilant and watchful. R e m e mb e r, s u i c i d e i s preventable. It is a known fact, that people used to shy away from seeking professional help. A stigma of being mentally deranged is attached to an individual, if one were to see our Psychiatrist friends. But, believe me, they are the best specialists to handle cases like this. Counselling, medications, and even a temporary admission may help save a life. But more than this, is, the show of love, support and unconditional acceptance will send the signal that WE CARE! The compassion and even that little time spent listening and empathizing can go a long way to save that precious life. In the hustle and bustle of our lives, a second or minute spent to listen, to care and share, can at times spell the difference between life and death. But more than life itself is, the influence we leave behind can be a legacy that can be played forward...

The Ides of March

urning back the p age s of h i stor y, Julius Caesar was assassinated on his way to the Roman Senate on the 4th Century. It happened on March 15th after he was murdered by Brutus and company Dr. Mary Jean Loreche in front of the statue of Pompeii. he loss of a promising way of life and hope, taking The murder was planned young student very it from her must have been that even Sooth Sayers recently hit the news. a catalyst that hastened and foresee it happening. I happened to have firsthand bolstered her resolve to die. It was recorded as the information as she was the We hear and even read “Ides of March” the first classmate of my best friend’s of stories , when after a political murder in the early daughter. financial collapse, or loss of civilization. The event caused a stir a loved one, that a person Parliamentarians and reactions were mixed, decides to kill himself/ have debated but without rang ing f rom g r ief to herself. accepting its legality called disbelief and even outrage. What is sad in instances it luck and necessity to More, so, as the cause of like this is that, it could have transform an empire into a suicide was attributed to been prevented. There are republic. Speakers one after the lack of funds for the other reasons why young the other, declared inside continuance of her studies. people would end a life: the presidio and asked the Even as I write this article, problems involving the Romans to lend their ears I am filled with sadness, for family like divorce, school and listen to the sins and evil a life wasted, which could related like being bullied and that Caesar’s did. instead have been a life of failing grades, rejection of A f t e r t h e d e at h o f hope and productivity. friends or family, substance Caesar, a republic was born Suicide is no respecter of abuse. which is a transactional persons. According to the What makes it kind of layer of leadership between Centre for Disease Control, difficult at times to detect collective groups of leaders suicide is completed every depression among the chosen at large by the 40 seconds, and is the 3rd young age group, is that, majority. leading cause of deaths, after the changes in behaviour T h at w a s t h e b a s i s accidents and homicide, in may be a normal part of c e nt u r i e s l at e r w h e re the age group 15-24 years. adolescence or what we Abraham Lincoln phrased W h e t h e r y o u n g o r sometimes call as growing his famous address at old, the most common up blues. Gettysburg of a “government underlying cause why one But, once we hear them of t he p e opl e, by t h e would attempt to take his/ mention death, or expresses people and for the people” her life is depression. their worries that nobody of America which has Feelings of hopelessness, cares about them, or for remained a misnomer in a and anxiety, associated with whatever reason, withdraws democratic country like the that of fear or inability to from interacting with family Philippines who copied this cope up with life, may or may and friends,, as parents and form of government from not accompany depression. mentors, we should be USA. For this particular life on the alert as these may Many of our leaders lost, where education is a be signs of an impending t hin k li ke Amer ic ans, dress, eat and speak like the Thomasite’s who sets forth in this country in 1903 but lack the discipline and firm tenacity of an American to re you an impulsive govern. spender? Beware, Remember the speech you might be in for of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon the roller-coaster ride of during the Commonwealth your life. It’s too much of a of the Philippines cliche, but the message still is Inauguration as he declared, worth more than spreading: “I would rather see the “Spend wisely!” And never Philippines run like hell by Dr. Adonis Agcopra dream of becoming an Filipinos than govern like oniomaniac. heaven by the Americans”. H e r e’s a p r a c t i c a l – having time for the things comfortably even without Quezon was true to his hint to proper expense you want to enjoy without your “U’s,” that’s why they form and that is what we are management: Do it the being forced to find ways to are unnecessary in the first getting today as the prize of survive and make ends meet. place. “MINU” way! independence? But if you have “N” are your Nice-to“M” are your Mandatory expenses. You can never have expenses. You can conceivably attained that shelve them off – it’s not an choose to live without them, much-coveted financial option to forget about them. but at times life becomes freedom and have become For without them, you will zestier having them around. so stable with more than They are your huge LED enough passive income have difficulty surviving. They are your basic human TVs and flashy dinners. It’s streaming in, then having to needs – food, clothing, shelter your late-model BMW when wear one new pair of shoes your 3-year old car still runs a day without ever getting and essential amenities. to use them again in your “I” are your Important like new. It’s that long-dreamed of lifetime would indeed be expenses. You just can’t let go of them that easily either. vacation with the family. It’s such a workable possibility. Prioritizing expenses Next to the “M’s”, they make that house renovation plan living your life worthwhile. that gets stalled due to other should be top of mind. Here, financial self-discipline They are your transport more important priorities. “U” should remind you prevails. Elbert Hubbard and communication expenses and whatever else of Unnecessary expenses. said it well: “Self-discipline that drive your day to day You have no need for them, is the ability to make successes. Important as well really. Perhaps you could yourself do what you should are the forced savings you indulge in some but only if do, when you should do it, allocate for your future goals. you already have something whether you feel like it or not.” They make your dream of extra to spare. The power to become But before running after having your son’s education in t he b est university the “U’s,” do make sure you financially free is entirely happen. They make your are not sacrificing your “M’s” yours. Go live the happy and future plans of retiring in and “I’s”. One thing’s for MINU-driven life of your comfort someday a reality sure – you could always live dreams! Act now!

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Traversing the Tourism Hi-way Ped T. Quiamjot Politics in our country caused animosity between friends and political foes. Sibl i ng s and rel at ive s contesting juicy elected positions in the government would even face and tear each other apart. Former political allies who are now contesting the Mayoralty race in Manila are seen on national television flexing their muscles with teeth rattling in any moment both personalities may just explode and maimed each other in public? M a n y o t h e r confrontations all over the country are in familiar situation when uncontrolled emotions shatters peaceful debates and exchange of ideas so the electorate may know their worth and platform of governance? Politics in the Philippines is no fun. In 1985, the youngest Governor of the Province of Antique, Evelio Javier was felled by a hail of M-16 bullets while overseeing the election results of the his province whose votes went to his favored candidate Cory Aquino against the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos. The henchmen of the other side could not have accepted defeat because they were the party in power. In politics, it could be dirty and dangerous. How many political assassinations or election related violence may happen when the heat is on as the local campaign period starts next month? We have the peculiarity to make a head count and tally the fatalities as if life among the contesting parties and their supporters are valued like dressed chicken in the market.

We sto op e d s o low and disregard dignity and respect for human lives when political leaders resort to violence and dirty tactics to win an election. How many is contemplating of doing so? The stakes are of course h i g h i n e ve r y el e c te d position in the government. The price of power is the source of money and authority which becomes a license to accumulate wealth and built political dynasties. Once they are there, there is no turning back until their dreams could turn dust to gold that they cannot bring to their graves. Why do we wallow in this quagmire that has entangled political leadership in this countr y only to a few families in succession? The problem of course lies among our leaders. A constitutional prohibition on political dynasties is enshrined in the 1987 Constitution. But after five elected Presidents and the 15th Congress, it has outlived the fundamental laws of this land, no one dared and nobody ever sponsored a law prohibiting political dynasties because it cannot be approved in a dynasty filled Congress, anyway! The ides of March in Rome happened in the 4th century for the simple reason that the Romans do not want to be ruled by an Empire. Can it happen again on the political exercise of May 13, 2013, to bring finish to the empire and dynasties which multiplied and overstayed in Philippine politics? It can only be done with more luck and intelligent issues that must be understood by the electorate.

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problem. Rep. Climaco has also enjoined all stakeholders to contribute to the resolution of the power shortage as she stressed that solutions “should be clearly calculated and well-thought of.” Saying that Zamboanga City is at the tail end of power distribution; Climaco said that strict implementation of extraction is needed. For instance, she said in terms of supply, the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) should contract enough electricity to satisfy its total demand. “Government officials and the rest of the citizenry should check on how ZAMCELCO is being run and ensure that it has contracted enough power.” On the part of the business sector, she urged it to cooperate and help ZAMCELCO implement the Interruptible Load Program (ILP). The ILP is a demand-side management scheme, which provides payment to participating power consumers who enter a contract with ZAMCELCO for the voluntary interruption or reduction of the power supply given to them during peak period or during emergency conditions. She also urged the industrial sector and Chamber of Commerce to explore the time of use program by shifting their operations to off-peak periods. According to Climaco, the most concrete action that can be done is for Zamboanga City to institute its own energy conservation program. “ZAMCELCO and other stakeholders can do an information campaign to encourage consumers to conserve energy by encouraging the use of electric fans instead of aircons. Large consumers can institute energy saving programs by minimizing the use of air-conditioning and using only energy efficient bulbs,” she said. “The local government unit (LGU) can lead by example. Participate in ILP and energy conservation. We should also tap renewables, solar bulbs, solar panels, and garbage-to-energy technology,” Climaco said. Climaco reiterated her proposals during the recent Zamboanga Power Forum, which was attended by Energy Secretary Carlos Petilla and Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA) Chairperson Secretary Luwalhati Antonino and other representatives from agencies under the Cabinet energy cluster. Zamboanga City has been experiencing seven to eight hours rotational blackout daily because of the power curtailment in Mindanao brought about by the reduced water level in Lake Lanao, which is the source of hydropower. Based on reports, this

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March, the power demand of Zamboanga City is 79.821MW but the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (Psalm) and the Therma Marine Inc. (TMI) could only provide a combined power of 54-MW, bringing the shortage to over 24-MW which translates to at least seven to eight hours blackout daily. The Energy Regulatory Commission earlier said if the government decides to purchase generator sets or gensets to augment the current insufficient power supply, distribution utilities and cooperatives will have to file a petition to recover the cost of generators. At present, Mindanao has a power shortfall of 294 megawatts, as the demand stands at 1,157 MW versus the actual supply of only 863 MW. The government reportedly has allotted P3.8 billion for the country’s power capabilities. It includes an amount for the rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric power plants in the south. (with reports from RBB)

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(TMI). DLPC and TMI are both controlled and operated by Aboitiz Power Corporation. Ocat said they asked the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to help facilitate the planned negotiations with DLPC. Aside from DLPC, he said they were also considering possible additional augmentation from the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc., which serves the city of Cagayan de Oro and parts of Misamis Oriental province. “This is more of an appeal to our big brothers in the power industry for help since they currently have surplus capacity. They’re also more experienced and have more resources to effectively address this kind of problem,” Ocat said. The electric cooperative is presently implementing two sets of daily rotating brownouts lasting seven hours each or a total of 14 hours daily due to the power shortage, which was mainly attributed to the declining generation capacity of the National Power Corporation’s (NPC) hydroelectric plants in Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte. Socoteco II, which has a daily average peak power demand of 112 MW, serves this city, the entire Sarangani Province and the municipalities of Tupi and Polomolok in South Cotabato. Socoteco II’s technical services department noted that the area’s total deficit is presently at 33 MW as the NPC only managed to supply 49 MW to the area this week. TMI augments the area’s power supplies by 30 MW based on a power sales

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said. Along with political dynasties, the bishop noted as among the “stones” the Reproductive Health Law, ongoing killings, “unabated suffering of the poor,” especially President Benigno Aquino III’s recent vetoing of the Magna Carta for the Poor, the electoral process of 4Ps (patronage, personality, power and popularity), and the ongoing ecological destructions. Cabantan cited “Proclaim the Message, In Season and Out of Season,” a pastoral letter by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, which mentioned the stones as storms “that we all hope will be silenced by the Risen Lord.” The bishop lamented that instead of being the art of government and public service, politics in the country had sadly “degenerated into an arena where the interests of the powerful and rich few are pitted against those of the weak and poor many.” The Constitution, he added, describes public office as a public trust meant for the good of civil society at large. But Cabantan stressed that many politicians look at it as “a means of enrichment and a source of influence and power for self and family enlargement.” “It hence easily becomes considered and actually treated as some sort of private property to be passed on from one generation to another in the manner of a feudal title—the perpetuation of power that is at the base of so-called “family dynasties,” he said, citing the CBCP Pastoral Exhortation on Politics in 1997. Cabantan said the most basic pastoral action needed to stop political dynasties is “conversion to new values,” adding this should be the aim of political teachings. Political dynasties have thrived in the Philippines for decades despite a constitutional provision against it. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, particularly Article 2 (Declaration of principle and state policies), Section 26 states “the State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.” There have been sev-

Grace Poe capitalizing on FPJ to the hilt DAVAO CITY– What is there to boast? This is the question posed by voters whether Grace Poe-Llamanzares would be as popular as her stepfather or not at all, but she is obviously riding on the popularity of the late action king Fernando Poe Jr., to push thru with her ambition to be one of the 12 senators come the next Congress. To begin with, Grace Poe dropped her husband’s surname “Llamanzares” in her campaign propaganda apparently to have a name recall that she hopes to transform into votes since her father is very popular among the Masang Pilipino, according to political analysts. She knows very well, and others would definitely agree, that she cannot make it to the Senate without using “Poe” as her campaign

name. By doing so, Grace Poe is deceiving the Masang Pilipino, who her stepfather loves so well. Analysts said the only thing that she can “boast” about was being chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. In other words, Grace Poe lacks the experience needed to become senator of the land just like Nancy Binay, daughter of Vice President Jejomar Binay, who like Poe, is also eyeing a seat in the Senate. Grace Poe became active in politics after she joined several protest rallies in various parts of the country soon after FPJ’s death in 2004 and the eventual discovery of massive cheating purportedly orchestrated by FPJ’s closest political rival, the former President Gloria Arroyo.

Political analysts said it was evident that Grace Poe joined in the organization of Kontra-Daya, a coalition of civil society groups opposed to the 2010 electoral fraud, for her own personal gains, and that is to seek a seat in the Senate come 2013. “She is a nobody. Even her credentials show that she is unfit to become a senator. What does she know about being a senator when she had not even experienced to become at least a municipal councillor or even a barangay kagawad?” one observer asked. “The voting populace should think not once, not twice but a million times before they consider her to the senate. Sayang ang boto natin sa kanya (Grace Poe). We better give our vote to other deserving candidates. God save the Philippines if she should win,” he said. (Mindanao Examiner)

eral proposed measures to provide teeth on the constitutional provision but Congress had failed to pass it into law. The list includes Senate Bill (SB) 2649 or the Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2011, SB 1317 in 2004, and SB 1468 and House Bill 2493, both in 2007. Cabantan, along with Fr. Biven Belderol, chair of the diocesan commission on good governance, facilitated earlier this month an orientation on lay people’s discernment in choosing candidates running in the May 13, 2013 local and national elections. Belderol told diocesan priests in a meeting in January that vote buying, too, is among the biggest problems faced by the movement for good governance. The campaign period for the local elections officially started on March 30, Black Saturday. (Walter I. Balane/ MindaNews)

sion on Elections will be sincere in its drive against candidates who have put up posters and other campaign materials in places not designated as poster areas, no one will be left to run in the May 2013 elections. But then, that is the reality of the Comelec---it is downright inutile and useless in running after election violators, except perhaps the political opponents of their patrons. -oooRICH GETTING RICHER IN RP, FORETOLD BY THE BIBLE: The claim that only the rich are being benefitted by the economic successes of the Aquino administration, leaving out the greater mass of the Filipino poor, is a mere re-statement of the Biblical truth that, when a nation no longer listens to God and no longer obeys His Word, the Bible, only the foreigners in the land will get richer while the natives go poorer. Read this in Deuteronomy 28:15 and 42-43 of the Bible. -oooHOTTEST DAY IS YET TO COME: Make no mistake about it, the hottest day in the Philippines is yet to come, even if almost all of the country is now sweltering in oppressive heat during the last few days. And yes, we can blame global warming and climate change as the reasons

for this phenomenon, and that maybe correct. But, what do we blame for the global warming and climate change? Destruction of the environment? Again, this maybe true, but what do we blame for the destruction of the environment? Wanton logging and wanton disregard of the earth’s natural resources? But then, what do we blame for the logging and disregard of our natural resources? I mean, I can go on and on, and lay the blame on almost anything for the weather aberration we are now certainly in and are likely to suffer from. But did you know that in Deuteronomy 28:15 and 22-23, the twin curses of global warming and climate change were already prophesied to happen, and were prophesied to cause death and destruction in the whole world, as they are happening now? And did you also know that in Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, already warned us about the coming of deadly and destructive rains, floods and strong winds, if we continue refusing to listen to, and obeying, Him?

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RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Tubod NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RUEL LUNA LIMOSNERO has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “ELIEZER” to “RUEL” in the birth certificate of ELIEZER LIMUSNERO who was born on JANUARY 28, 1954 at TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are PORFIRIO LIMUSNERO and CHARLIE LUNA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 10, 2013 . (Sgd.) JULIET B. GALAMBAO, CE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: April 2 & 9, 2013

RA10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Tubod OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Rule 7 of Republic Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JAIME MAHUSAY CARBONILLA has filed in this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Child’s Gender under the entry of “SEX” from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JANILL ALFORQUE CARBONILLA bearing Local Civil Registry No. 96-386 who was born on 11 July 1996 at Barangay Bualan, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Nelly Cuaresma Alforque and Jaime Mahusay Carbonilla. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than April 11, 2013. (Sgd.) JULIET BALURAN GALAMBAO, CE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: April 2 & 9, 2013

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Aggie Department Launches Search for Corn Quality Awards To push quality and safe corn production in the country the Department of Agriculture AgriPinoy Corn Program launched this year the first and prestigious search in the corn industry dubbed as 2013 National Search for Corn Quality Awards. The search is open nationwide and is envisioned to recognize the achievement of top performing LGUs with outstanding contribution to the corn industry. Caraga Regional Corn Coordinator Abel Wagas

said that the search is open to all provincial, city and municipal LGUs, as well as its LGU-based corn coordinators, and agricultural extension workers (AEWs) who are involved in the implementation of the DA Agri-Pinoy Corn Program. The 2013 Corn Quality Awards will choose top 5 provinces, top 25 cities or municipalities, top 5 provincial corn coordinators, top 25 municipal corn coordinators and top 100 agricultural extension workers.

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The prizes for the winners are: 3 million worth of infrastructure or farm machineries plus plaque for provinces, half million worth of infrastructure or farm machineries plus plaque for cities/municipalities, 20,000 pesos cash prize plus plaque and certificate for provincial corn coordinators, 15,000 pesos cash prize plus plaque and certificate for city/municipal corn coordinators and 10,000 pesos cash prize plus plaque and certificate for agricultural extension workers. Winning corn coordinators shall come from the chosen top provinces and cities or municipalities while AEWs must be involved in corn related extension activities. For provincial category, judging will be based on

technical requirements such as the corn grain samples and shall comply with minimum Grade No. 3 as per PNS for Shelled Corn. Corn farms shall preferably meet the minimum requirements of Good Agricultural Practices for Corn (PNS/BAFPS 15:2008) and

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Code of Practice for the prevention and reduction of aflatoxin in corn (PNS/ BAFPS 27:2008) and have yield records for the past 3 yrs based on BAS data an annual average of 3.5 MT/ ha for yellow and annual average of 1.5MT/ha for white. For municipal category, corn grits samples shall comply with minimum Grade No. 4 as per PNS for Corn Grits. Corn farms shall preferably meet the minimum requirements of Good Agricultural Practices for Corn (PNS/BAFPS 20:2008) and Code of Practice for the prevention and reduction of aflatoxin in corn (PNS/ BAFPS 27:2008) and have yield records for past 3 yrs based on BAS data an annual average of 3.5 MT/ ha for yellow and annual average of 1.5MT/ha for white.

The level of aflatoxin and other quality parameters shall be based on the data obtained during the contest duration. Interested LGU shall submit letter of intent and other pertinent supporting documents to the Regional Search Committee (RSC) on or before June 15, 2013. Chosen top regional contenders will be endorsed by RSC to the National Technical Committee for evaluation and validation. Awarding of winners is tentatively scheduled on October 2013 probably in Metro Manila area. Ensuring quality corn production is not only a responsibility of the Department of Agriculture, but also of other partner government agencies, particularly the Local Government Units (LGUs). (Aurell P. Arais/RAFID DA CARAGA)

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