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Crucial to Sabah claim VOL. 2, No. 240

By Patricio P. Diaz

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews)– February 22, was the deadline the Malaysian government had given for the men of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III to leave their refuge in Tanduao, Lahad Datu in Sabah or the security forces would round them up to be forcibly deported.

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As of late yesterday, the Sultan said his men under his brother Rajah Mudah Agbimuddin would not leave and the security forces had not moved in to expel them. Will Malaysia heed the Philippines’s appeal not to use force?

In almost identical reports of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Philippine Star yesterday, President

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Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III made known his government’s position: Settle the “dormant” claim peacefully. Toward this end, he has emissaries persuading the Sultan to call back his men and he has formed a group to study the claim thoroughly.

The study will take long.

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Mindanao solons seek peaceful resolution of Sabah claim issue Two Mindanao lawmakers are backing peaceful means to resolve both the Sabah claim issue and standoff.

House Deputy Speaker and Zamboanga City Rep.

Ma. Isabelle Climaco said there is historical claim on the Sabah issue, but diplomatic channels have to be used for its peaceful resolution.

“Diplomatic channels have to be used through the Department of Foreign Affairs.

We do not want an escalation of tensions in ISSUE | page 10

Mayor fears Sendong-like tragedy in San Franz, AgSur

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur--- A Sendong-like tragedy similar to Cagayande Oro catastrophe in December 2011 is waiting to happen if some old abandoned logs near the top of Mt. Magdiwata here will not be cleared soon, Mayor Jenny de Asis has warned on Friday.

De Asis disclosed the possibility of a disaster during the meeting of Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council citing a recent findings issued by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau that a large stock of old abandoned logs in the upper part of the mountain has blocked the natural waterways that could trigger flashfloods towards the town center.

NPA rebels toppled this huge pineapple icon located in Camp Phillips, Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon during last Tuesday’s attack. Camp Phillips residents are angry why the icon that symbolizes their community was destroyed by the rebels.(InsetThe firm’s heavy equipment torched by the rebels). - MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

Bukidnon’s annual Kaamulan fest starts MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/22 February)- The provincial government of Bukidnon opened Friday its annual Kaamulan festival dedicated to the province’s seven hill tribes with a fivecontingent drum and lyre

competition drawing a big crowd.

The grand opening, coming three days after the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked pineapple producer Del Monte Philippines, Inc., (DMPI), started with a ritual dubbed “Kaamulan ha Pangampu” at 6 a.m. at the

provincial capitol grounds.

In his opening remarks, Gov. Alex Calingasan cited the need to go ahead with the competition amidst the cloudy and rainy day, and lauded the participants for their zeal in joining the activity.

ZAMBOANGA CITY (Al Jacinto) – Suspected Abu Sayyaf members on Friday freed a kidnapped restaurant owner in the southern Philippine town of Jolo fears | page 10 after six weeks in captivity,

police said.

Police said Edgar Fabella, 42, was released near the Jolo pier at around 10 a.m.

“Mr. Fabella was released in Jolo town at around 10 in the morning,” Inspector

Ariel Huesca, a regional police spokesman, told the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner.

He said it was not immediately known whether

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Kidnapped Zambo restaurant owner freed

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Census starts today

THE 2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF), a project of the National Statistics Office (NSO), will start its enumeration today (February 25, 2013).

This is a large scale government undertaking that is geared towards the collection and compilation of basic information on the agricultural and fishery sectors in the Philippines.

A house-to-house interview will be done by the hired interviewers who will be asking questions Donation of Classroom Comfort Room on household membership Congressman Rufus Rodriguez is joined by parents, teachers and students of the Regional Science High School in a photo and if any member of the session during the turnover of newly renovated comfort room costing P60, 000 in the school. Also in photo are School Prinhousehold is engaged or cipal Myra Mandaue and Fr. Jun Mark Yañez, who officiated the ceremonial blessing of the project operates agriculture and

NPA raid cost DMPI P26 million DEL Monte Phil. Inc. (DMPI) lost some P26 million worth of damaged to properties resulting in attacks waged by the New People’s Army (NPA) on its plantation site in Camp Phillips, Bukidnon last Tuesday, a company statement said Saturday.

It said that the NPA rebels torched heavy equipment at the company’s motor pool, lost a security guard and wounded three security personnel during the 30-minute siege Tuesday evening.

“The attack, the first to occur since Del Monte

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON MUNICIPALITY OF LIBONA OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Petitioner No. 2013-005

Correction of Clerical Error In the Certificate of Live Birth of GLENN NERI GUYLAN NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

The public is hereby notified that GLENN NERI GUYLAN has filed with this office a petition for Clerical Error in the Certificate of Live Birth particularly the Sex/Gender from “Female” to “Male” of GLENN NERI GUYLAN, pursuant to RA. 10172.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this petition be published at least once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Bukidnon. Any person having knowledge and/or claiming interest or may be adversely affected by said petition may with ten (10) calendar days file her written opposition with this office.

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(SGD.) EDNA V. GONZALES Municipal Civil Registrar

was founded in 1926 in the statement said.

It said that the company lush valley of Bukidnon, shocked personnel, work- took care of the family of RAID | page 10 ers, and stakeholders,” the

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the properties of EUGENIO J. SINTOS, who died intestate on July 9, 1996 at Butuan Doctors Hospital, Butuan City, and of his surviving wife, BEATRIZ L. SINTOS, consisting of: Parcel 1) A parcel of land (Lot 1, Block 7 of the consolidation-subdivision plan (LRC) Pcs-6435, being a portion of the consolidation of Lot 382-D, Psd34061 and Lot 382-E-4, Psd-48719; and Lots 382-E-5-B, 382-E-5-C, 382-E-5-D; (LRC) Psd-33896, LRC Record No. H. Patent) situated in the City of Butuan, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-21826 , containing an area of 296 square meters; and Parcel 2) A parcel of land (Lot 372-Q-15 of the subdivision plan, (LRC) Pad-91990, being a portion of Lot 372-Q, described on plan (LRC) Psd-59240, LRC (GLRO) Cad. Record No. 321 (H. Pat.) situated in Butuan City covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-13167 containing an area of 301 square meters, more or less, are the subjects of an EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS by and among the living known heirs of deceased Eugenio J. Sintos, namely, widow Beatriz L. Sintos, Aldoz L. Sintos, Tristan L. Sintos and Quennie L. Sintos, selling, conveying, transferring and delivering 296 square meters of above-described parcels of land under TCT No. RT-21826 to Mrs. Joan D. Suralta, married to Dan William C. Suralta; and naming among above-mentioned Aldoz, Tristan and Quennie, all surnamed Sintos, Parcel 2 under TCT No. RT-13167 containing an area of 301 square meters above-described with Beatriz L. Sintos waiving her right of ownership over above-said property, per Doc. No. 1204; Page No. 241; Book No. V; Series of 2012 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jose B. Guibone, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan/Agusan del Norte.

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fishing activities.

According to Dr. Janith Cabalang-Aves, OIC Provincial Statistics Officer of the National Statistics Office, Misamis Oriental, the census taking is very vit a l b e caus e t he dat a collected shall constitute bases upon which policy makers and planners formulate their plans and programs for the socioeconomic development of the country.

Dr. Aves encourages all constituents to cooperate with the interviewers and prov i d e t he ne c e ss ar y data.

All hired interviewers are equipp ed wit h t he necessary identification card.

Moreover, she also disclosed that all data obtained will be held strictly confidential pursuant to the provision of Section 4 of Commonwealth Act 591, which states that “information obtained from individuals and establishments during the census operation should be held STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and should not be divulged to any person, except for NSO personnel who are authorized and acting in the performance of their duties.”

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE TORIBIA PALAGBAS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased TORIBIA PALAGBAS, who died on April 5, 1995, is the registered owner of the following described property: TAX DECLARATION NO. 0815000505729, Registered Owner: TORIBIA LAGBAS; LOT NO. 5030; Location of Property: Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental; Classification: Agricultural; Area: 1,761 square meters is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE TORIBIA PALAGBAS made and entered into by and among the HEIRS of TORIBIA PALAGBAS, namely: 1. MARVIN SALVAN, of legal age, Filipino, single and resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving son; 2. BENVIENIDO SALVAN, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving son; 3. STEPHEN SALVAN, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving son; 4. ROLAND S. TORITA, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving son; 5. EVELYN S. SABANAL, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving daughter; 6. FRANCISCO S. BINAYAO, JR., of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City and the surviving son; 7. WARLITO SALVAN, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving son; 8. JONATHAN S. DAROY, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving son; 9. GRACIA S. LAGAT, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving daughter; 10.

MARIVEL S. GALVE, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental and the surviving daughter; are the sons/ daughter and the sole/ compulsory/ surviving heirs as per Doc. No. 445; Page No. 89; Book No. 168; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI. MDN: FEB. 11, 18 & 25, 2013

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NPAs release soldier, cop after 35 days in captivity Davao South Agusan SubRegional Command facilitated the release, and according to its statement, the two were freed on three considerations: That there was no sufficient evidence to warrant their arrest for serious crimes; in compliance of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Laws (CAHRIHL) and, as an act of political power and exercise FREED. Newly released NPA prisoners of war, SPO1 Ruel of authority of the People’s Pasion (left) and Pfc. Jezreel Culango, show the release Democratic Government.” order issued by the NDF, Thursday somewhere in Laak town , Compostela Valley Province. Both thanked the NPA for treating them humanely as POWs during their 35-day stay in the hinterlands. Davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN of DavaoToday.com

LAAK, Compostela Valley––The New People’s Army (NPA) has released the military and the police they held as Prisoners of War (POW), Thursday afternoon, in a far flung village in Laak town, Compostela Valley province.

Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who flew in at the release site onboard his private chopper received Pfc. Jezreel Culango and Senior Police Officer 1 Ruel Pasion at the turnover program.

Duterte later brought the two with him onboard his chopper and took them to their respective regional headquarters in Camp Panacan (military) and Camp Catitipan (police), in Davao City.

“Dako gyud akong kalipay sa mga tawo nga nagtabang sa among release (I am exceedingly happy and grateful to those who helped work for our release),” Pasion told reporters at the

turnover program.

He said they were treated “as brothers” by the communist guerrillas during the 35 days that they stayed with them in the hinterlands. The NPAs, he added, also provided them regular medical check-ups.

Culango, for his part said, they were treated well by their captors. “Wala gyud mi gipasakitan sa mga NPA. Ila ming gitratar og maayo isip mga POW (They never hurt us. They treated us well as POWs).” He added that they never had problems with their needs as the NPAs shared with them whatever they had, even if there was only camote for a meal.

Culango, a military personnel of the 60th Infantry Battalion and Pasion, a police officer of the San Isidro Police Station were arrested by the NPA at a checkpoint the rebels mounted in Mangloy Village, Laak town on January 17.

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The NDF Southern Mindanao (NDF-SMR) in an earlier statement said the investigating body it formed found Culango and Pasion “to have committed lesser offenses, and thus were recommended for release,” adding that it does not, however, prevent future arrests “should they be found to commit crimes against the people and other human rights abuses.”

Also, the NDF cited that that they deemed the documentation pertaining to its

preliminary investigation against the two “for involvement in the 60th IB and PNP’s counterrevolutionary and anti-people military operations in Compostela Valley and Agusan boundaries, archived.”

The NPA has earlier declared a unilateral declaration of four-day suspension of military offensives from February 19 until 22, in the towns of Kapalong, San Isidro, Asuncion, New Corella, all in Davao del Norte and Laak in Com-

postela Valley, to pave the way for a safe and orderly release of the two.

Meanwhile, Davao City Vice Mayor Duterte thanked the NPAs “for obeying the rules of war,” citing the Geneva Conventions.

The two POWs were still uncertain of their fate after the release. Pasion had hoped his higher ups will still give him the chance to continue his service in the PNP, while Culango, on the other hand, said he is CAPTIVITY | page 11

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Egg is good growing-up food

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idto you know that egg is the most commonly consumed protein source among Filipino children from ages six months to five years?

This was disclosed by the recent survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST).

Egg is an excellent complementary proteinrich food for babies after six months of age because budget-wise, it is very cheap and easy to prepare.

Fresh egg is an important source of high quality protein since it contains practically all vitamins, except ascorbic acid. Egg yolk in particular, is an excellent source of vitamin A, phosphorous, calcium, iron, retinol, and fat.

Make sure to select only fresh eggs for the baby’s complementary food. The egg shells should be intact with no traces of crack lines, clean and free from fecal matters or any dirt and discolorations.

The egg shell is semipermeable, thus, air and even bacteria may get inside the egg if damaged or is dirty.

It is best to cook eggs before serving as complementary food.

S of t-co oke d eg g is achieved by simmering it for five to seven minutes with enough water to cover the egg. Immediately cool soft-cooked egg in running water to stop cooking and preventing it to become hard-cooked egg.

Poaching is also a good way to prepare eggs as complementary food for babies. Poached egg is done by cracking the egg shell and carefully dropping it in simmering water until the egg forms a stable solid mass.

It is best to serve eggs immediately after cooking.

The Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) developed by experts led

Police nabs husband for killing own wife

By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

CAMP Rodriguez, Butuan City – After almost a year of hiding, the primary suspect in the killing a seven-month pregnant women, Girlie David Chavit, of Barangay Pampang, Angeles City, Pampanga was arrested by police authorities.

The suspect, Venerando S. Chavit, alias “Bernie” was nabbed in Purok-3, Barangay 3, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, afternoon of February 17, this year.

Police records show, Venerando killed the victim, who happens to be his own wife on April 17,

last year.

The arrest was made by elements of the Regional Police Intelligence Division by virtue of warrant of arrest from Judge Philbert I. Iturralde of RTC Branch 58, Angeles City.

Venerando is charged for Parricide with Unintentional Abortion and Murder, docketed under criminal case numbers 12-9010 and 12-9011 respectively.

He is now under the custody of Butuan City Police Office and will be turned-over to the issuing court for proper disposition. (DCM/MMG/asf )

by the FNRI recommends introducing new complementary food to babies one at a time and continuing to give the same food for three to four days.

In this way we can easily know if the baby can tolerate the food well and will not have allergic or other adverse reaction.

For infants less than one year old, salt should not be added because the kidneys of babies cannot handle sodium efficiently.

Remember to continue breastfeeding until two years

old and beyond, while slowly introducing a variety of food and training infants to appreciate the different tastes and texture of foods.

Always allow babies to

burp after each feeding to help prevent colic or abdominal discomfort caused by swallowing air.

Hold the baby on the shoulder or set the baby to

his/her stomach over the lap and pat the baby’s back until air comes out. (Czarina Teresita S. Martinez/ FNRI-DOST/PIA-Agusan del Norte/asf)

Los Angeles farmer found dead

By PO3 Zena Menioria Panaligan

CAMP Rodriguez, Butuan City – Elements of the Butuan City Police Station 4 and the 9th Special Forces Company of the Philippine Army have recovered the bodies of three alleged victims of foul play in Barangay Los Angeles, this city, early afternoon of Februar y

19, this year.

The case was first reported to the police by Los Angeles Punong Barangay Irene C. Monden.

The bodies were those of A nt on i o Su br a s t a s Sacnanas, 87 years old, farmer; Ancarnacion Casil Sacnanas, 72 years old, Antonio’s wife; and Rey-

naldo Casil Sacnanas, 40 years old, single, son of Antonio and Ancarnacion.

They were all residents of P-16, Upper Damogay, Brgy Los Angeles, Butuan City where their bodies were found.

All at large, the suspects are Sepriano Sacnanas and Rene Sacnanas,

grandsons of the victims, who f led after the incident. Land dispute is believed to be the motive of killing.

Elements of Police Station 4 is now conducting pursuit operations and filing of appropriate charges against the suspects. (ZMP/MMG/asf )

PIA-CARAGA INTERVIEWS ‘PABLO’ SURVIVORS - Left photo shows Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga personnel are shown here interviewing Mr. Allan Bahian, representing the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) of Barangay Sinobong, Veruela, Agusan del Sur; and at the right is Mrs. Adela Matuod, chair of said barangay. PIA personnel ask the experiences of Mr. Bahian and Mrs. Matuod during floodings in their area and how the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council responded to them. (PIA-Caraga/asf)

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Amante allots P24M for 2013 agricultural program

By Pat Samonte and Joel Portugal

BUTUAN CITY - Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. has allocated P24 million to implement his program for the agriculture sector here for this year.

City Agriculturist Engr. Alberto Baca said A m ant e’s a g r i c u ltu r a l program comprises 13 projects including three undertakings such as the Organic Vegetable Program with an allocation of P2 million, Construction of a Corn-Village Typ e Pro cessing Plant

with an appropriation of P2 million and the Production Self-Proficiency Program with an allotment of Pl,860.00.

Ac c ord i ng to B a c a , some P19 million has been programmed for C orn Production Enhancement, High-Value Crop, L i v e s t o c k P ro d u c t i o n Enhancement, Fisher y Pro du c t i on , Far m - t o Market Roads, Irrigation Supp or t, Pre and Post Harvest Facilities, Extension of Reseach Support.

The city agriculturist

noted Amante’s concern and support for the farmers since he took over as this city’s chief executive in 2010. He said the city’s leadership has provided the needs of the agricultural sector to encourage farmers to become fully productive and to improve their living standards. “ The city has been self-sufficient in rice and the city administration’s target now is to be also s elf-suf f icient in vegetables and livestock,” he added.

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National Year of Rice Info Car to highlight rice self-sufficiency Cagayan de Oro City – TO ultimately attain the country’s goal of rice selfsufficiency, the Regional Agriculture and Fisher-

The 2013 NYR logo includes the letters N, Y and R to denote the National Year of Rice, using the colors of the Philippine flag and forming a rice plant. It also represents the three sectors that will be contributory in the attainment of rice self-sufficiency: Producers (farmers), Public and Policymakers.

ies Information Division (RAFID) in coordination with the Agri-Pinoy Rice Program of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) will spearhead a regionwide Information Caravan on the 2013 National Year of Rice (NYR) from February 26-28 and March 7, 2013, in the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Camiguin, respectively. Wherein, an overall of 2,000 participants are expected to join the event.

Bearing the theme “Sapat na Bigas, Kaya ng Pinas”, it is a social marketing and advocacy campaign which seeks to attain the three-fold goal of achiev-

ing rice self-sufficiency in the country, promoting better health among rice consumers, and improving the productivity and income of rice farmers.

Included in the activity will be a briefing on the 2013 NYR of Rice, which was officially declared by President Benigno S. Aquino, III under Proclamation No. 494, signed on October 18, 2012. Complement to this, there will be an open discussion that will take course between farmers and the DA featuring topics such as Rice Varieties for Adverse Conditions, Community Seed Banking and Various Farm Machineries and Equipment assisted by the region.

MRDP implementing provinces oriented on PPP Anchored on its vision of a competitive, sustainable and technology-based agriculture and fishery sector, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) in coordination with the Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (PADCC) hosted recently the conduct of an orientation and updating workshop on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) laws, policies and guidelines on February 8, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City. The said meeting aimed at providing a venue and basic understanding among the provincial local government units of region 10 and Lanao del Sur to determine development projects which are best ventured through PPP initiatives, especially in agriculture, agribusiness and agro-forestry. PADCC president Marriz B. Agbon (top left) said that there is a need to accelerate economic development, specifically in the rural areas through PPP. In particular, he explained that the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) - DA’s special project is now being upscaled to as the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), characterized from modestly being community-based to a more enterprise level. DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Engr.

Roxana H. Hojas (bottom left), meanwhile, urged the attendees to maximize the opportunity that PADCC will be seeking windows to link the department’s programs to potential partners. Moreso, she encouraged the provinces to identify PPP projects that are based on the real needs of their respective locality not on perceived needs.

PRDP is a six-year national government platform for a modern and climatesmart agriculture to be pursued through partnerships with local government units and agri-fishery stakeholders. # (Joanne L. Olson, DA-10)

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The department’s attached agencies will also be joining, including the National Food Authority, National Irrigation Administration, Philippine Rice Research Institute and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation who will likewise tackle on additional production support, postharvest and farm mechanization assistance, market development services and insurance coverage.

With the NYR affair at hand, the DA-10 anticipates to enlist more agricultural stakeholders, including farm-producers, general public and policymakers to have higher regard and increased productivity among rice farmers as well

as healthier rice consumers. Along this line, the department also counts on the reduction of rice wastage and importations in finally realizing rice selfsufficiency by the year 2013 closes.

Last year, Northern Mindanao produced 637,347 million metric tons of palay. This is 4.31% higher compared to 2011’s rice production, also registering a 74% sufficiency level. #(Joanne L. Olson, DA-10)

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THINK a minute.

There was a young married couple who really struggled to make enough money just to live on.

One day the husband took all their money and bought a small service station.

His wife Jane did not think this was a smart, good investment.

She knew her husband did not have the experience, knowledge or time to manage the service station.

Well, she was right.

Their station soon went out of business and she and her husband lost everything they owned!

The husband came home that evening very discouraged, expecting his wife to be angry and remind him that she had told him not to do it.

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst But he was so surprised when she sat down with him and said, “I’ve been doing some figuring. You don’t smoke or drink alcohol, but if you had, we would have lost just as much money as we did with the service station.

Don’t worry, let’s just forget it.” This is a true story.

That wife could easily have hurt, even destroyed, her husband’s self-confidence that evening.

He was already feeling

like a failure. But instead she let him know she still believed in him. Friend, our husband needs to know that we respect and support him, especially when he fails or faces opposition.

He needs to know that we’re on his side no matter what happens or the mistakes he makes.

We need to make our home a safe place so that our husband always knows he won’t be criticized and put down when he comes

home.

If we could guard and control our words and attitudes, just think how peaceful and happy our home and marriage would be.

But it’s not easy to learn self-control and always accept and respect your husband, even though he has faults and weaknesses.

That’s why it’s only with Jesus Christ’s kind of love that we can do it.

If you’ll ask Jesus to forgive you for not being the wife you should, He will help you to start changing and learning to love the way He does.

Only Jesus can help you always give your husband the respect and confidence he needs from you to become the real man you need and want him to be.

Just Think a Minute.

Creativeness needed to quell crimes in Oro CITY Mayor Vicente Emano’s order for local police to get suspects in the robbery and killing of victims in Cagayan de Oro City in 48 hours have produced initial results.

Elements of the Misamis Oriental provincial police on Tuesday collared a wanted suspect believed a member of the notorious ‘Boy Alferez Gang’ engaged in robbery and murder in Cris Diaz the country.

Police Supt. Ricardo Hinanay, provincial director of Misamis Oriental, reported that lawmen armed with a warrant of arrest issued by a court in Ozamis City swooped down on the hideout of Exequil Aniscal a.k.a ‘Michael Mazano,’ 51, a native of Barangay San Vicente, Maribojoc, Bohol, who also lived in Aplaya, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental.

Hinanay said that the suspect’s name was listed in the wanted list of criminal and organized groups operating in Ozamis City.

What was significant in Hinanay’s report was that Aniscal together with unidentified accomplices were suspects in a series of riding tandem robberies and killing of victims in Cagayan de Oro City and Gingoog City.

Seized from Aniscal was a Honda XRM believed used in the commission of crimes, a .45 calibre pistols and a .38 calibre revolver. Aniscal did not resist arrest but his unidentified companions escaped the dragnet during the raid, Hinanay reported.

On the same day, on Tuesday evening, a police

report said that a woman with a surname ‘Roa’ was shot dead right on the doorstep of her home in Aluba Village here.

Prior to the shooting in Aluba, robbery suspects riding-tandem also shot dead a certain Michael Angelo Alicuapon who reportedly interfered while the suspects allegedly held a student in barangay Nazareth.

Wednesday morning, law enforcers in Cagayan de Oro City figured in a shootout with a suspect in barangay Macanhan here. Witnesses said that the suspect reportedly surrendered to the police. Witnesses have no idea if the operatives were members of the Cagayan de Oro Police.

Emano said that he expects the police to do their homework to get the suspects in the series of robbery and killings in the city. The city executive expresses concern of the crimes in the past weeks that had remained unsolved.

Well, Emano’s order should serve as a wake up call to the local police who seemed lukewarm in running after criminals here. The people in Cagayan de Oro City could not just be sitting ducks of criminals who simply shot and killed innocent victims in cold blood even in the presence of their family members.

It is time for the police to show their ‘initiative’ to put a stop of these killings that had sent anxiety to residents and visitors in a city known as the ‘City of Golden Friendship’ in the South.

Certainly, the police know how to quell the rising criminalities here. It takes only some kind of ‘creativeness’ to put a stop to all forms of crimes in a small city like Cagayan de Oro. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

BPH: A common part of aging

THERE are certain types of illnesses that just being your sex puts you already at risk. BPH or what we call as Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Hyperplasia) is one of those diseases.

BPH rarely occurs before the age of 40, with more than half presenting with the symptoms in their 60’sDr. Mary Jean Loreche and as many as 90% in their 70’s and 80”s. And, unless outer layer of tissue. This is common for the prostate the symptoms bothers them, gland is located in front of gland to become enlarged they do not really seek im- the rectum and just below as one ages. With the enmediate consultation. Thus, the urinary bladder. It is largement of the gland, there are instances when, important to know this that layer of fibrous tissue during a routine annual or basic anatomy as this will surrounding it, will be unexecutive check up, that, explain why the symptoms able to contain its growth, are related to urination, as which then makes the gland this gets diagnosed.

The prostate is a wal- well as why a digital rectal to push against the urethra, nut sized gland that forms examination is the most and the bladder wall thicker part of the male reproduc- important first diagnostic and more irritable.

It is no wonder then, tive system, and has two tool in determining the stalobes that is enclosed by an tus of the prostate gland. It that, the symptoms happen

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when there is obstruction of the urethra. The bladder also loses some of its function. Thus, when one suffers from BPH, one complains of constant or frequent urination, usually at night time ( so bothersome if one were to sleep well ), with that feeling of incomplete emptying. Urgency and leaking or dribbling is a common occurrence too. The size of the prostate though do not always determine how severe the obstruction or the symptoms will be, as it can vary from person to person.

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BSP’s most recent batch of new hires

ONE of the core values of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is excellence. Such excellence is reflected in the men and women of the BSP, including its new hires.

In the Bangko Sentral’s annual “Breakfast With the Governor,” a special event in which the new employees get to know Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. up close and personal, it was revealed how impressive the BSP’s most recent batch of new hires is.

According to Managing Director Gerardo S. Tison of the BSP’s Human Resource Sub-Sector, the BSP’s new crop of 343 employees include two summa cum laude, seven magna cum laude, and 31 cum laude.

Based on the Bank’s battery of tough pre-employment examinations, 18 of the new employees have very superior IQ, while 52 obtained superior ratings.

Other interesting facts about the new hires: 15 are master’s degree holders, one has a Ph.D., 152 are certified public accountants, 18 are engineers, 15 are criminologists, seven are lawyers, three are teachers, two are architects, one is a doctor, another an agriculturist, and still another a librarian.

“An impressive batch indeed, which bodes well for excellent work performance,” Tison said of the

Speaking Out Ignacio Bunye new recruits.

Gov. Tetangco, himself a paragon of excellence (named Best Central Banker several times over), beams with pride over the tough BSP selection process. “.. we need to ensure that we can be the best that we can be in working on our mandate as a central monetary authority,” Tetangco said to the new BSP employees.

He explained that the policies and the programs of the BSP ultimately affect the lives of all Filipinos— whether it is ensuring stable prices, a sound banking system, or making sure that the country’s payments and settlements system is safe, sound and efficient.

Tetangco introduced to the new central bankers the other members of senior management whom he described as “seasoned and crisis-honed central bankers.”

Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla, Jr., of the BSP’s Supervision and Examination Sector, for instance, was recently named as Chair

n Based on the Bank’s battery of tough pre - e mpl oy ment examinations, 18 of the new employees have very superior IQ, while 52 obtained superior ratings. of the Basel Consultative Group Workstream on Financial Inclusion, giving a leadership role for BSP in the discussions with global standard-setting bodies.

Tet angco des cr ib e d Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, on the other hand, as a tireless advocate of economic and financial

education,” adding that the deputy governor travels to the provinces to spread the good news on the Credit Surety Fund, which provides MSMEs access to collateral-free loans.

Lastly, Resource Management Sector Deputy Governor Juan De Zuñiga, Jr. has been at the forefront of the continuous transformation of the BSP into a highly performing institution.

“He leads our legal team to win cases, and is behind the publication of the BSP’s series of legal books on banking laws to promote better understanding of the BSP’s mandate, policies and programs,” Tetangco shared.

It comes as no surprise then that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has been consistently ranked No. 1 in the Makati Business Club surveys of Best Performing Government Agencies.

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Dioceses step up catechesis to counter more ‘death bills’

WITH the newly-minted RH Law now in effect, the dioceses are getting ready to dig in their heels to oppose more death bills pending for the 16th Congress, such as divorce, same sex marriage and euthanasia.

“Essentially, the response is to step up on evangelization, formation. The catechetical effort should be more comprehensive and intensive,” said CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Family and Life (ECFL) executive secretary Fr. Melvin Castro in Filipino.

To kick off this effort, the 4th ECFL National Conference this February 25-28 will focus on the legal implications of R.A. 10354 or the RH Law; the Church’s teachings on marriage and homosexuality; as well as a framework on how Catholics should be involved in political life.

According to Fr. Castro, the passage of the RH Law, despite being truly regrettable, is galvanizing Catholics to stand against the other so-called death bills being proposed in Congress.

More ‘death bills’ House Bill 1799 or the divorce bill, authored by Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan proposes to legalize divorce in the country,

amending the Family Code.

Another one of the ‘death bills’, SBN 3156 or the ‘end of life care’ bill, authored by Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, notably proposes that patients should be allowed to stop eating and drinking when they are “too sick.”

The conference will feature Bp. Teodoro Bacani who will talk about how Catholics should participate in political life; Fr. Roque Villanueva will focus on what the passage of the RH Law really means; Abp. Oscar Cruz will discuss marriage, divorce and annulment; Rep. Milagros Magsaysay will share insights on the legislative process of R.A. 10354; Prof. Rosa Linda Valenzona will present what the Church teaches about homosexuality and gender issues; and lastly, a testimony of conversion will be given

by Rolando de los Reyes.

It is also the first time the ECFL national conference is open to lay groups involved in family apostolate and not just diocesan family and life directors.

More than a hundred diocesan family and life directors all over the country will be attending the conference, which will be held at the St. Michael retreat house in Antipolo City. [Nirva’ana Ella Delacruz]

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‘Wi-Fi’ schools urged to fight child pornography Wi-Fi internet access to be watchdogs against child DAVAO City––A group of pornography.

This developed after 83 child advocates has urged private and public schools schools in the city with

By Lorie Ann Cascaro of MindaNews.com

here, represented by their principals and guidance counselors, joined the AntiChild Pornography Alliance (ACPA) that was formed

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locally Thursday.

The lo c a l ACPA is composed of 104 member-organizations from the academe, government agencies, church-based and non-government organizations (NGOs).

Led by member-organizations of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and the Akap Bata Sectoral Party, the alliance advocates against the proliferation of child pornography, especially cases involving the use of internet.

Arlene Brosas, ACPA executive director and first nominee of AKAP-Bata partylist, said in a phone interview Friday that ACPA can help develop or provide safety nets and mechanism to prevent child pornography in schools.

“We would like to encourage the academe, NGOs,

to ensure that obscene and pornographic sites will be blocked.

He said that “almost all schools in the region have access to internet even in rural areas, except those situated in the hinterlands where there is no access to electricity.”

In a statement, Councilor Leah Librado, CWC action officer, said the creation of the ACPA “is a way of the city to show its continued effort to end pornography and protect the children against all forms of abuse and violence.”

She said the CWC, which is chaired by Mayor Sara Duterte, will continue to assist distressed children, adding that they will collaborate on programs and initiatives for the advancement of the children’s welfare. mindanew.com

BJMP sets up help desk v human rights violations

By Jeza Mae Sarah Sanchez of the Philippine Information Agency

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here recently completed the installation of Human Rights Desk in all its jail facilities throughout Northern Mindanao.

This came about after BJMP Officer-in-Charge, JCSupt Diony Dacanay Mamaril, directed all the regional directors to institute proactive measures to totally eradicate HR violations in their respective area of responsibility.

The installation of HR desk as well as the feedback mechanism, “e-text/e-tawag kay Tsip” primarily aims to solicit comments or complaints from the inmates as well as the transacting public, requiring transparency and accountability on the part of all BJMP personnel.

People can directly report complaints of abuses, maltreatment, exploitation, extortion, and other anomalies committed by BJMP personnel through

the help desk or through the use of cellular phones. The Office of the OIC, BJMP can be directly reached through these numbers: 0939 2752427 for Smart, 0915 3111580 (Globe) and 0933 3841574 (Sun) Cellular subscribers.

“Measures like this need to be done, if we are to remain true with the Philippine jail system’s shift from punishment to rehabilitation,” JSSupt Marlon C. Torregue, BJMP10, OIC was quoted as saying.

Govt agencies take stronger stance vs pyramid scam

WISHING FOR SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROGRESS OF CARAGA REGION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 18TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY!

By Carina L Cayon of the Philippine Information Agency

HON. RANDOLPH BORJA PLAZA MEMBER SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNGSOD OF BUTUAN CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON COOPERATIVES

people’s organizations, and church people to campaign actively against child pornography,” she added.

There were 68 cases of child pornography across the country recorded since 2009, according to ACPA, noting that many cases have remained unreported.

A C PA , w h i c h w a s formed in 2006, lobbied for the enactment of Republic Act 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, Brosas said.

Jenielito Atillo, spokesperson of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Region 11, said in a phone interview Friday that the campaign against child pornography is covered by the agency’s Child Protection Policy.

Regarding the internet connectivity in schools, Atillo said all the schools have agreed with the DepEd

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DAVAO City––Government agencies here have taken a stronger stance in fighting the proliferation of pyramid scams in a bid to further protect the Filipino consumers.

The Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 08 series of 2002 issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) states that pyramid sales scheme or chain distribution plans “means sales devices whereby a person, upon condition that he makes an investment, is granted by the manufacturer or his representative a right to recruit for profit one or more additional persons who will also be granted such right to recruit upon condition of making similar investments.”

The Order states further “Provided, that, the profits of the person employing such a plan are derived primarily from the recruitment of other persons into the plan rather than from the sale of consumer products, services and credit: Provided further, that limitation on the number of participants does not change the nature of the plan.”

In November of last year, upon the instruction of President Benigno S. Aquino III, Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima presided over a meeting with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Teresita J. Herbosa, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla, and DTI Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya.

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Claim... from page 1

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. The order is to study the claim exhaustively to determine the legality and validity of the claim. For as long, the claim will stay dormant.

It is clear that he is not going to settle the claim at the sacrifice of the good diplomatic relation of the Philippines and Malaysia. In his press statement, he virtually admitted that Malaysia “has” Sabah for its “territory”, will not “give up [its] sovereignty” and “would not give away Sabah without a fight”. He acknowledge that Malaysia has “been very, very friendly” and “very, very supportive to us”, to which, he said, “as a brother nation in the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), we also have to respond”.

This thinking of the President is crucial to the Sabah claim.

He raised critical questions: One: “If we say that we agree that the sultan of Sulu owns Sabah, does that also mean that they own Sulu? If [they] own Sulu, can [they] suddenly say we are separate from the Philippines?”

The other: “Then, if they (sultanate) surrendered their sovereignty to the Americans when we were a colony, [then] the Philippine government, currently as a successor to that government, [now] has the right to Sulu.”

The questions bear down on the status of the Sultanate of Sulu. Is it a political entity vested with sovereignty? If not what is it? Its status is crucial to its claim of having the proprietary right over Sabah, a federal state.

The study group headed

by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. will focus on documents to determine the legality and validity of the claim. Its findings will determine the action the Aquino government will take – revive the claim or let it stay dormant to die a natural death. But its findings will not be binding to Malaysia. In fact, these will not be binding to the heirs of the Sultan if they are contrary to their interests.

But legality and validity are most crucial to the claim – the legs on which the claim stands on. Legality may be easily determined through the contracts and

the law that prohibits tree cutting within the Magdiwata watershed.

Another factor raised during the meeting that could contribute to flashflood is the still unabated small-scale mining and sand and gravel quarrying that already caused heavy siltation to Sumogbong River which is located within the buffer zone of the watershed in Barangay Alegria.

De Asis has called for the reactivation of Mt. Magdiwata Task Force that composed village officials and other multi-sectoral groups that would closely monitor illegalactivities inside the mountain to mitigate the possible disaster.

Meanwhile, the MDRRMC has approved the disposal of P3 million fund that would be used for the formulation of drainage master plan to address the prevailing problems of immediate flooding around the poblacion even during small drizzles of rain.

Another P398,000 has been set aside for the immediate desiltation and refrom page 1 moval of obstruction along “There is a need to clear clogged drainage and wathe waterways to prevent terways particularly at the a sudden flashflood,” the town’s public market. mayor said while agreeing a report from Bobong Maregmen of REACT Palm Oil from page 1 our borders thus, exerradio communication group that large bulk of water cise all means for a peaceful from the mountain could resolution,” said Climaco.

Rep. Sime on D atuimmediately submerge the five barangays of the pobla- manong (2nd District, Macion and its neighbouring guindanao), a former justice secretary, also supported low-lying villages.

According to a report diplomatic means to resolve by staff of MDRRMC and the Sabah claim issue and Municipal Environment the current standoff between and Natural Resources Of- Malaysian authorities and fice, continuous heavy rains followers of Sulu Sultan would likely trigger the Jamalil Kiram III who were stock pile of logs of hard- given a deadline to leave wood specie which naturally and return home.

“There should be a dipfell of old age to create a shallow artificial waterways lomatic deal with Malaysia that goes cascading down regarding dealing with the men of the Sulu Sultanate from the mountain.

The mayor expressed and at the same time talk fear that such disaster would with the Sultan to help avoid be similar to what happened a drastic situation,” said in Cagayan de Oro wherein Datumanong.

The former Deputy the volumes of logs has wiped down homes near Speaker for Mindanao said the river bank and caused the government could find a heavy casualty toll to hu- some persons who have access to the Sultan to talk man lives.

Village officials areas to him.

About 300 followers of around the periphery of the foot of Magdiwata have Jamalul led by his brother, offered to help the clearing Agbimuddin Kiram, are activities but de Asis said holed up in the village of they still need to properly Tanduao in Lahad Datu coordinate with the Depart- town in Sabah. The folment of Environment and lowers, members of the Natural Resources to ensure “Royal Security Forces of that they would not violate the Sultanate of Sulu and

other documents. Validity, in addition to documentary sources, should consider existing geopolitical realities. The claim does not just involve areas of land but people with rights and democratic institutions.

Should legality and validity be lacking, there is no ground for the claim to advance.

To be acceptable and binding to all parties, the legality and validity of the claim should be determined by a competent authority – the International Court of Justice or the United Nations. This is the only way to put an end to the Sabah claim.

This is the “long-term solution to the [Sabah] dispute” that the President wants to be achieved through the “cooperation among all entities” concerned. This is an appeal to Malaysia to submit the case to the ICJ or any proper instrumentality of the UN. (Patricio P. Diaz/MindaNews)

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North Borneo,” landed in speedboats early this month after crossing the sea from Simunul Island in TawiTawi. The followers declared they will not leave and are reclaiming the area as their ancestral territory, Malaysian authorities have given them until Friday to leave or be rounded up for deportation.

Based on different historical records and accounts, Sabah was part of the sultanate of Brunei, and in 1658, the sultan of Brunei ceded Sabah to the sultan of Sulu in compensation for his contribution in settling a civil war in Brunei.

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Only two of the five high schools and three of the five elementary schools invited to the competition joined the contest.

Meanwhile, the annual Kaamulan street dancing competition is tentatively scheduled on March 2, with seven local government units expected to participate.

Kaamulan is an annual provincial celebration to honor the customs and traditions of the seven tribal groups in Bukidnon namely the Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon.

In his opening message, Calingasan did not mention the impact of the February 19 NPA attack to the Kaamulan celebration.

But in a conference with the Bukidnon Press Club in the afternoon, he appealed in dispelling the “rumors of alleged continuing terror and violence in many parts of the province.”

“The threat is over,” he said, slamming text messages telling people to keep watch on the alleged threats by the NPA to launch another attack.

“Red Alert: Last night, 200 NPA members entered Malaybalay City. They have a plan to bring trouble especially in the opening of the festival,” one of the text messages circulating in the town said. It even cited the specific points in the city targeted for attacks.

The governor belied the text messages, saying ”the senders only want to discredit his administration.”

Calingasan assured the public that the NPA, as he “knew” them, “will not hurt the civilians.”

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte Municipality of Buenavista

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte Municipality of Buenavista

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Amonio Acebu has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from ALMA to AMONIO who was born on June 10, 1967 at Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are Aurelio Acebu and Aurea Aras.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 11, 2013.

In compliance with section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Alfredo S. Casinillo has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from FREDDIE to ALFREDO who was born on February 3, 1963 at Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are Fruto Casinillo and Bonifacia Sanoria.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 11, 2013.

(SGD.) TERESITA K. VALDEHUEZA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2013

(SGD.) TERESITA K. VALDEHUEZA

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2013

He noted the rebels even apologized for the death of the security guard during their attack on the plantation of DMPI last Tuesday.

Two other security guards were wounded in the attack.

The rebels burned three heavy equipment units and a company bus in the Del Monte truck yard.

In a statement, lawyer Ramon Velez, a DMPI senior manager, said that the rebels also attempted to torch other heavy equipment parked at Del Monte’s nearby plantation office. (Walter I. Balane/MindaNews)

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ransom was paid to the kidnappers in exchange for Fabella’s freedom. “We don’t know if ransom is paid for his release,” Huesca said.

Fabella was kidnapped by gunmen on January 11 from his small roadside restaurant on a coastal village in Zamboanga City and escaped on a motorboat.

His family did not give any statement about the release.

In December, suspected Abu Sayyaf kidnappers also released on ransom a school principal, Flordeliza Ongchua, 49, after more than two months in captivity in Jolo town.

Ongchua was kidnapped on November 13 in her house in Zamboanga City’s Labuan village, several miles from where Febella was seized. At least a dozen gunmen barged in Ongchua’s house after failing to find their target, the village chieftain, Ronald Maravilla, who is a relative of the victim. (Mindanao Examiner. With a report from Ely Dumaboc)

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of st atistics. C omplic at ions c an happ en and t his s omet imes is the reason why a patient may seek consultation: urinary tract infection, bladder or kidney stones and incontinence.

The bigger question at the back of one’s mind then is: what about the Big C of the prostate and BPH, is there a relationship or would BPH e ventually lead to the Big C? The answer of course is NO, as there is no statistical evidence as yet that will definitely connect one’s risk to having a prostate cancer to one’s having an existing BPH. It is not uncommon though to have BPH and the Big C together in one person. Thus, during biopsies, one must be very careful in the examination of the submitted specimen to make sure that one misses no areas that may contain a malignancy.

One’s presentation of symptoms when seeing one’s attending physician will already make him/ her suspect BPH as the primary impression.

This is further strengthened when a

digital rectal examination is preformed as this simple basic tool will be able to palpate and feel the size and consistency of the gland.

Your doctor in most instances will request a blood test, PSA ( Prostate Specific Antigen ) which I have already discussed here in Health IN Focus, as the level of PSA will try to rule out the Big C. Other diagnostics that may be requested may include an u lt ras ound and a biopsy.

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However, in the presence f obstructive symptoms, one may have to go through medications, either in the form of drugs or if the obstruction is severe, surgical intervention may be recommended by your attending doctor.

Side effects as well as duration of treatment is best discussed so that one will have a better grasp of what lies ahead.

The importance of an Informed consent, an active participation and cooperation in one’s treatment cannot be underestimated in the success or failure of the chosen modality....

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the security guard who was killed in the attack and took charge of all the medical expenses of the wounded personnel.

Some 150 rebels staged a simultaneous attack on DMPI’s major camps in Manolo Fortich and its satellite camp at Villa Vista in Sumilao, all of Bukidnon, Tuesday evening.

The NPA rebels accused DMPI of unabated plantation expansion that has caused major environmental damaged in Bu k idnon t hat c aus e d deadly flash flood during tropical storms in low lying areas particularly in Cagayan de Oro City in December 2011.

Despite the incident, the working conditions at the company’s plantation site in Camp Phillips, Manolo Fortich, has returned to normal now, the statement said.

DMPI operates two major divisions: the cannery at Bugo in Cagayan de Oro City and its operating arm at the pineapple plantation in Camp Phillips, Manolo Fortich.

It d e v e l o p e d s o m e 16,000 hectares of lands (some rented) into a pineapple plantation, making it one of Asia’s major suppliers of tropical fruits in the world market.

T he st ate me nt s ai d that the company employs more than 1,000 regular workers in the cannery and plantation area apart from the seasonal plantation workers hired by contracting firms.

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Church leaders, and peace advocates, led by the Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP), an advocacy movement for a just and lasting peace in Mindanao, were also present at the release site as third party facilitators.

Bishop Denny Dapitan of the Iglesia Filipina Indepiendente’s (IFI) Agusan-Surigao jurisdiction, representing the EJP said they were there in behalf also of the families, who were not present to reunite with their loved ones at the release site.

Dapitan called for the resumption of the peace talks between the Philippine government (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the

Philippines (NDFP) in light of this recent POW-taking of the NPA. Dapitan said the resumption is crucial to “address the roots of the long-running civil war” in the country.

Pasion, for his part, said he is supporting the resumption of the peace talks between the GPH and the NDFP, as he believes “it will be beneficial to all.”

He also pointed out that the agenda on the peace talks must also have a focus on uplifting the economic well-being of Filipinos.

“Nagasuporta ko sa peace negotiation aron ang dagan sa nasud mahapsay (I support the peace negotiations so that our country will be better off ),” Culango said.

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Homecoming at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University as soon as the flight was started, “ said Ramon Raciv Escudero, a native Zamboangueño who now resides and works in Cagayan de Oro. “As a result, I paid even less than what I would have paid for a bus.”

Tourism and airline officials have organized trips by travel writers from Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga to benchmark the

new air route. The first group of travel journalists from Zamboanga visited Cagayan de Oro last November 27-29, 2012 while Kagay-anon travel writers returned the favor just last Feb. 12-14, 2013.

“To further promote interregional travel, DOT Northern Mindanao plans to hold its annual month-long Pasundayag sa Northern Mindanao cultural festival in Iloilo and Bacolod instead of Metro Manila as it has traditionally been done in the past,” Mr. Chan noted.

At present, CEB operates 60 domestic and 31 international routes. Two international routes being offered will commence later this year: Manila-Bali on March 16, 2013 and Manila-Dubai on October 7, 2013.

Cagayan de Oro’s Lumbia Airport is the regional hub for air commuters from the four provinces and nine cities of Northern Mindanao (Region X) but serves passengers from as far as the Caraga, Lanao and Zamboanga

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nomic Reforms, the second substantive agenda in the peace talks, were stalled in February 2011, over the non-compliance of the GPH on its promise to release political prisoners covered by the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees, among other outstanding issues. (Marilou Aguirre-Tuburan/davaotoday. com)

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regions. It is the second busiest airport in Mindanao in terms of air passenger traffic and cargo volume. CAAP figures show it accommodated 14,644 flights; 1,471,432 passengers and handled 22,244,562 kgs. of cargo in 2011.

S i m i l a r l y, Z a m b o a n g a International Airport is the regional trunkline airport for Western Mindanao, ser ving passengers as far as Tawi-Tawi and Sulu. CAAP figures show it served 16 percent more passengers than the previous year for a total of 724,128 passengers.

C e bu Pa c i f i c i s w i d e l y credited with sparking the boom in domestic travel and tourism with its drastically reduced fares, encouraging Filipinos to travel all over the country.

Online sales of travel and tourism products and services due to increasing internet penetration and easy access to credit/debit cards by tourists in the 10-30 years age group which makes up the bulk of internet users in the Philippines experienced increasing travel and tourism in 2010.

We s t e r n a n d No r t h e r n Mindanao are among the nine priority clusters for investments and development identified under the recently minted National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) based on the “identification of secondary gateways as premier entry points” to these areas, said Tourism Undersecretar y for Tourism Planning and Promotions Daniel Corpuz.

Limited flights and seat capacities, including the poor quality and constrained capacity of international and domestic transportation and infrastructure destination, and other restrictions that have limited market access among the constraints which have hampered the attainment of tourism sector targets.

To o v e r c o m e t h e s e constraints, the DOT plans to undertake strategic directions and programs—such as improvement of market access, connectivity and destination infrastructure; The DOT said the implementation of the NTDP would raise the contribution of the tourism sector to 8.1 percent of the gross domestic product from the current 5.8 percent; and “directly employ 6.8 million that will account for 17 percent of total employment.”

The 10 million tourist target of the NTDP is expected to increase the tourism sector’s GDP percentage to 9% by 2016.

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undergone trainings in line with running an adventure education program? As for safety, do they have a current First Aid and Cardio Pulmonar y Resus cit ation (CPR) certification? Are they capable of performing rescues? Have they experienced risk and group management in the outdoors?

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tions from the facilitators because they are bound with the duty of looking after your safety and well-being. Don’t do decisions of your own when you’re in an outdoor adventure program. Your facilitators know what’s best for you at this time. If you are having a problem, confused, or willing to know something, approach your facilitator.

4.) Inform your facilitators of your conditions. In case you have special medications, tell your facilitators ahead of time so that they will be aware of your health condition. Be mindful of your medical need.

5.) Be mindful of the water you drink. No matter how clean or pure stream water looks, it’s likely to contain water-borne parasites and microorganisms that can cause discomfort and sometimes serious illness. Don’t forget to pack your own water in.

6.) Always ask the assistance of your facilitators in using any equipment. Even if you’re already familiar with specific equipment, you still need a facilitator’s assistance before getting into an activity.

7.) Whatever unexpected happens, don’t panic. Always stay calm and remain where you are. Wait for further instructions from the facilitators on what to do next.

8.) The least thing that you can do is for you to have fun, but the best is for you to learn something from the activity.

In our homes, it needs a father to head the house. But in outdoor adventure programs, facilitators are obliged with every responsibility.

“We need to acquire the needed skills in order for us to run a meaningful and safe experiential program.

An effective facilitator should consider all the possible risks and should know how to prepare to mitigate such risks.

This is not just a must, but a need,” Anthony Terence Ocampo, deputy director for adult programs of KAC, said.

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The meeting aimed at discussing the modus operandi of the Pagadian City-based Aman Futures, which engaged into a pyramid scam that victimized several consumers/investors in the false hope of gaining double in return.

In the said meeting, the collective assistance of the different agencies and their regular coordination were harped as among the very vital mechanisms to curb pyramid scams.

DTI-Davao Regional Director Marizon S. Loreto said consumers who are doubtful of any business offers may contact the concerned government agencies.

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CEB, DOT partner to push Zamboanga-CDO air link to boost travel and tourism CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The country’s leading domestic airline and the Department of Tourism are working both ends of the new direct air route between the cities of Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro to ramp up travel and tourism between the two destinations.

“With the new air route, it is now easy, cheap and convenient for people from both cities to visit each other’s cities for a brief holiday,” noted Mary June G. Bugante, regional director of the Dept. of Tourism for Region IX. “Knowing how

different the two cities are, we look forward to more tourists from Region X visiting us in the same manner people from here look forward to visiting Northern Mindanao.”

Cebu Pacific flies from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboanga three times a week every Tu e s d ay, T hu r s d ay a n d Saturday. Before the direct air route was opened last October 20, 2012, commuters had the option of either taking a 12 hour bus ride (with 5-stops in between) or fly some 1,650 kilometers via Manila or five times the 330 kms. that

actually separates the two Mindanao cities.

“Even if the direct flights are more expensive than the bus, many would still opt to fly, considering the health and safety considerations inherent in any 12-hour overland trip,” said Catalino E. Chan III, regional director for DOT Region 10. “However , a commuter can secure a fare even lower than the bus if he books early.”

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Oro Journalists pose with tourism officials and Cebu Pacific Air execs at the Garden Orchid Hotel in Zamboanga City. (photo by mike baños)

RAFI-KAC facilitators give last-minute briefing and safety precautions to participants from RAFI Micro-finance before they head out to a kayak expedition from Om Shanti, Cordova to Shalala Beach, Pangan-an and Caohagan Island.

Outdoor adventure safety tips

OUTDOOR adventure refers to outdoorrelated activities and events, such as camping, backpacking, river trekking, kayaking, caving, and hiking.

When you define outdoor, risks are involved. Fun and experience might be the first thing that comes to your mind when you head outdoors to swim on waters, climb up the mountains, sleep at the woods overnight, go kayaking, or even do challenging things you can encounter for the first time in your life.

No one ever plans to be in trouble. But a sudden change of weather, an equipment failure, a wrong judgment, or an unexpected injury can change an outdoor activity into crisis.

To prevent mishaps on outdoor adventure, here are some tips that will keep you safer.

1.) Before choosing your adventure education provider, check first its history and background. Make sure they have Risk Assessment and Management Systems (RAMS).

—Edvan Loh, executive director of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Kool Adventure Camp (KAC).

RAMS is all about prevention of incidents.

Programs are tested first. There is a need to be aware of risks before steps can be taken to prevent it happening. It is coordinated and it’s the economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events.

The strategies to manage risk typically include transferring the risk to another party, avoiding the risk, reducing the negative effect or probability of the risk, or even accepting some or all of the potential or actual consequences of a particular risk.

2.) Make sure that your facilitators are qualified to initiate the activity. Check the background of your facilitators. Have they outdor | page 11