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15 years after Flight 387 crashed, questions remain unanswered VOL. VOL.2, 2,No. No.213 223

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This is the impact site of Flight 387 just a few meters below the top of Mt. Sumagaya By Froilan Gallardo

CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews) – Fifteen years have passed since the tragic crash of Cebu Pacific Flight 387 but questions remain unanswered on what really happened and who was to blame for the crash

that killed all 104 people on board on February 2, 1998. Questions like whether the terrain map provided to pilots by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP, formerly Air Transportation Office) was misleading, and whether or

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not these maps had been corrected to avoid risking another crash in the same area, are waiting to be answered. At the 15th anniversary of the crash last Saturday, rescuers said a crash incident involving a big plane similar to the ill-fated McDonnell DC-9 in the future would still face problems in coordination, equipment and trained personnel. Rescuers noted that no proper evaluation was done after the month-long rescue and recovery mission 15 years ago. Even the exact location of the crash site is still unresolved: Mt. Sumagaya or Mt. Lumot? The CAAP report that came out several years later caused a stir among officials and rescuers involved in the operations. crashed | page 10

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Boodle Fight - Misis Hanepbuhay Cynthia joins 1st Dist of Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez and other local officials of San Pedro, Laguna in a boodle fight during her recent visit in the province.

Abu Sayyaf holding kidnapped Jordanian clash with rival group

ZAMBOANGA CITY (Al Jacinto – Abu Sayyaf gunmen clashed Sunday with rival group Moro National Liberation Front, a day after the al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group freed 2 Filipino assistants of kidnapped Jordanian journalist Baker Atyani in the southern Philippines, officials said. Officials said a still undetermined number of gunmen wereg killed in the fighting that erupted in Sulu’s Patikul town where the Abu Sayyaf released Rolando Letrero and Ramelito Vela. “There were reported sporadic firefight between the MNLF and Abu Sayyaf in isolated areas of Patikul. We have deployed troops to secure neighboring communities to prevent possible spill over of the fighting,” Col. Rodrigo Gregorio, a regional army spokesman, told the Mindanao Examiner. The MNLF, headed by Habier Malik, Mayor Dexter B. Yasay and his wife Elizabeth lead the pack of runners who partici- had previously demanded the release of pated in Sunday’s Opol Fun Run, the proceeds of which will be given to Typhoon Pablo all Abu Sayyaf hostages, but the group victims in Davao and Compostela Valley. Some 2,000 runners joined the fun run for a flatly rejected the demanded. cause. There were three races for the men and women categories: 3K, 5K, and 10K. photo by gerry lee gorit

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Photos released by the Western Mindanao Command show freed kidnapped victims Rolando Letrero and Ramelito Vela being assisted by militar y medical personnel in Zamboanga City shor tly af ter their arrival from Sulu province. (AJ)

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DSWD turns over P140M to Oro for construction of permanent houses

Turnover of Day Center in Tablon Congressman Rufus Rodriguez leads the ceremonial ribbon cutting in this turnover over ceremony of a Care Center in Purok 1-A, Sitio Guadalupe, Barangay Tablon worth P435,000. Witnessing this activity are Day Care Center teacher Marietta Peligrino, Barangay council members headed by Kagawad Romeo Bacarro, Bobby Jacutin, Dilly Kit Auza, Felix Wayan, and Angelo Pomar. Also in photo: DPWH ADE Cesar Hipona, Engr. Nicoline Blanco and students.

MAYOR Vicente Y. Emano accepted, on behalf of the city of Cagayan de Oro, a P140 million check from D ep ar t ment of S o ci a l Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional director Atty. Araceli Solamillo for the construction of decent, permanent houses for calamity victims. This took place during the groundbreaking and capsule-laying rite of the Cagayan de Oro Resettlement and Socialized Housing Program at the 16-hectare relocation site in Barangay Pagatpat. In his message during the program, the mayor thanked DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman and Dir. Solamillo for providing funds for the rehabilitation of Typhoon Sendong survivors. “The successes accom-

plished by the city are due to Sec. Soliman and Dir Solamillo,” the mayor cited, as he also acknowledged the great help extended by the Habitat for Humanity and Gawad Kalinga. Mayor Emano said their support to the city will be enshrined in the hearts and minds of all Kagay-anons. The mayor formally turned over the P140 million check to the HFHP’s Leonilo Escalada during the program. The HFH will be implementing the housing project. TRANSFORMATION In her message, Dir. Solamillo expressed gladness as she observed the transformation of Typhoon Sendong victims and how they are back on their feet. She thanked Mayor Emano for his brand of leadership, which she said

is worth emulating. HOUSES According to Escalada, 1,742 duplex-type houses will be constructed at the Pagatpat relocation site. Each house will have a floor area of 21 sq.meters and will be constructed in a 42 sq. mt.-lot., he added. Escalada confirmed observations of the DSWD regarding the fast rehabilitation process in Cagayan de Oro. He cited that the HFH had a different experience in the city when it comes to building houses and rehabilitating calamity victims. Escalada gave credit to Mayor Emano and city officials for this. “We hope to replicate the CdeO model of rebuilding in Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte,” he added. (LCR)

C AG AYA N D E OR O CITY - A drunk man who slept under the 10-wheeler truck parked along Gusa highway here was crushed to death early dawn Monday when the driver drove the truck away. Police officer Christopher Mabalos said the body of the 20 to 30 year old victim has remained unidentified since the wheel flattened the vic-

tim’s head on the ground. He said the police investigators are still looking witnesses for possible identification of the victim and the owner of the truck. Pol. Chief Senior Inspector Evan Viñas said, based on the investigation the truck colored red was loaded with sacks of corn bound toward Cagayan de Oro City.

‘Nobody was able to take note of the truck’s plate number,’ Viñas said. He said a 14-year-old boy who witnessed the incident about 4:00 ayem Monday could not also identify the victim. The boy told police that the victim was drinking a bottle of beer and fell asleep under the 10-wheeler cargo truck, Viñas added. CD

from Misamis Occidental, assignment as provincial replaced Lawyer Carlito election registrar in the Ravelo who assumed new province of Bukidnon. R avelo said that the shakeup was part of a Comelec’s nationwide revamp of election registrars prior to the midterm elections in May this year. He said the revamp of Comelec Regional Directors

took effect last January 21. According to Ravelo, the reassignment of election registrars to other provinces was temporary since ‘we would automatically return to our original provincial post after the elections.’ Ravelo formally turned over his post to Tala Monday morning. CD

Scores wounded in Lanao explosion Cargo truck runs over a drunk man to death CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – An explosion occurred in a bus stop about 11:00 ayem yesterday in Tubod, Lanao Del Norte wounding scores of bystanders, a police report monitored from here said. Initial investigation disclosed that an unknown motorcycle was left on a bus top that exploded wounding bystanders in nearby eatery stores and eatery.

Police were still establishing identifies of the wounded who were rushed to a nearby hospital in Tubod, Lanao Del Norte. Police investigators were still verifying whether there were victims killed in the midday explosion Monday. Police said they were trying to establish identities and motives of the explosion at the time when the midterm elections this year

was approaching. Early this month, a bicycle with an explosive parked near jewelry store on Quezon Avenue in downtown Iligan City in Lanao Del Norte exploded wounding six passersby. Police had established that a 9mm mortar triggered with an electronic device exploded in Iligan City. The suspects, however, remained at large. CD

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – The Commissions on Elections (Comelec) has

appointed a new provincial election registrar in Misamis Oriental effective

Monday. Lawyer Sereno Tala, a provincial election registrar

New provincial Comelec registrar in MisOr

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Account Executive/OIC Must be honest and hardworking Female With good communication skills Not more than 30 yrs. Old Graduate of any 4 yr. business course (Verbal and Written) Willing to travel Preferably with experience in sales and marketing Please send mail application to: THE MANAGER LIBCAP SUPER EXPRESS CORPORATION #95 Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City Or email at jjc@libcap.com.ph RA 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 R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ALVIN OCAY DUTERTE has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error (Child’s Gender) from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALVIN OCAY DUTERTE who was born on 09 January 1987 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Merlita Ocay and Angelino Duterte. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than February 15, 2013. (Sgd.) JULIET BALURAN GALAMBAO, CE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 5 & 12, 2013

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Opol fun run raises P50T for Pablo victims photos

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Some P50,000 has been raised by about 2,000 people who participated in Sunday’s fun run organized by the Opol Runners in partnership with the local government unit of Opol, Misamis Oriental. The LGU is expected to double the amount to P100,000 during its regular session on Monday, according to Mayor Dexter B. Yasay. “The fund raising event is not only for fun but also for health,” Yasay said, a d d i n g t h at t h e amount raised will be given to Typhoon Pablo vic t ims in Davao and Compostela Valley. Yasay said Mindanaoans help each other, recalling the food and other assistance provided by donors from the Davao region to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City after Typhoon Sendong in December 2011. Cash prizes and medals were awarded to the top three finishers in the 3K, 5K and 10K races for both men and women categories, as follows: 3K 1st P2,000, 2nd P1,500, 3rd P1,000; 5K 1st P3,000, 2nd P2,000, 3rd P1,000; 5K 1st P5,000, 2nd P3,000,

3rd P2,000. The 4th to 10th placers each received a finisher’s medal, and all finishers were given certificates. Freebies from the e ve nt’s s p ons or s were also given to the participants. Yas ay said fun r uns for a caus e would be held quarterly in Opol if he gets re-elected as mayor in the May elections. He thanked Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, Congressman Jack Enrile, Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano, Opol Vice Mayor Chizarina Ortigoza, the town council and barangay chairmen for their support. Ya s ay a l s o a c knowledged the volunteers from the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Army and Philippine National Red Cross for ensuring the success of the event.

Opol Mayor Dexter B. Yasay (inset) thanks the participants to the Opol Fun Run for joining the fund raising event for Typhoon Pablo victims in Davao and Compostela Valley. “Hindi for fun lang, for health pa rin,” he said as he urged the people to support the worthy cause.

At the starting line of the Opol Fun Run, Mayor Dexter B. Yasay and his wife Elizabeth pose with the runners who came to support the fun run for a cause. The organizers had a goal of reaching 1,000 runners but by the time the race started some 2,000 people had registered for the event.

Opol Vice Mayor Chizarina Ortigoza joins the Opol Fun Run held Sunday to raise funds for Typhoon Pablo victims in Davao and Compostela Valley. Around P50,000 was raised from the participants. The local government unit is expected to double the amount to P100,000 when it sends the donation.

A GMA news team interviews Opol Mayor Dexter B. Yasay during Sunday’s fun run for a cause. The mayor said Mindanaoans help each other in times of need just like the Sendong tragedy hence the fund raising fun run event to help the Typhoon Pablo victims in Davao and Compostela Valley.

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Butuan LGU signs MOA for watershed protection

BUTUAN City - The Sangguniang Panlungsod has authorized the Butuan City Watershed Management Council to enter into agreement with the Enterprise Works Worldwide/Philippines Inc. (EWW/P) to prepare the operational framework of the City Watershed Managerfment Code. The agreement will put emphasis on biodiversity conservation and enterprise development activities of local communities within the watershed areas. EnterpriseWorks Worldw i d e / Ph i l ippi ne s Inc . (EWW/P) is a registered non-government organization that implements project Biodiversity Conservation through Management of Natural Resources (BCMNR), whose overall goal is to develop natural resourcebased enterprises in order to combat poverty and at the same time conserve and protect natural resources

and biodiversity. As stated in the MOA, it will harmonize the biodiversity conservation and natural resource management approaches thereby avoiding redundancy in project implementation and increases beneficial impacts to the environment and the communities. Under the agreement, the government allocates funds for the implementation of such activities as preparation of the Integrated Watershed Ecosystem Management Plan, skills training, enterprise development and other watershed rehabilitation and development activities. The government shall also provide assistance in obtaining information necessary for the effective implementation of the Code and will provide assistance in the formulation of rules and regulations and applicable natural resources and environmental management

laws. It shall also ensure the engagement and effective participation of the local stakeholders. On the other hand, the EnterpriseWorks Worldwide/Philippines Inc. will develop training designs, instructional manual appropriate for LGU, the people’s organization, identified by the City Government, and shall conduct training needs assessment for those who will be involved in the accomplishment of this agreement as well as hands-on training, workshops, seminars and consultative meetings for the improved management of the watershed areas. The EEW/P shall also provide technical assistance and extend reasonable financial support for the said activities. (NCLM/Junesther Jean S. Iway and Eldie N. David/Butuan City Vice Mayor’s Office/PIA-Agusan del Norte/asf)

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Police intercepts sawn forest products By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

CAMP Rodriguez, Butuan City - A Fuso Canter truck, reportedly owned by Jurlo Salvador of San Roque, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, was intercepted at the COMELEC checkpoint in Km. 4, Brgy Luna, Surigao City, dawn of January 29, this year. Driven by Roger Constante Telen, 36 years old, of Zapanta, Brgy Bangayan, said municipality, the truck was loaded with assorted sawn lumbers, reportedly

owned by Josephine Senone Constante, 45 years old, businesswoman of Brgy Sabang, Surigao City. The load had an aggregated volume of 1,873.32 board feet estimated to value P37, 466.40. The owner failed to present legal documents to transport the said forest products. Meanwhile, police authorities have intercepted two ‘habalhabal’ motorcycles loaded with Lauan

flitches at the Comelec checkpoint along the national highway of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Estimated to have an aggregate volume of 149.35 board feet, the said flitches were estimated to cost P4,485.00. Police identified the motorcycle drivers as Marvin Anting, 30 years old Cabangahan and Elbert Lumapas, 22 years of Brgy Calagdaan, Cantilan town. (DCM/MMG/asf )

DA-13 holds ‘Usapang Palay’ Forum By Susil D. Ragas

SURIGAO City -The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Unit (DA-13), in coordination with the Surigao d e l No r t e P r o v i n c i a l Agriculture Office and partner agencies, conducted the “Usapang Palay ” forum on Januar y 31, this year at Mount Bagarabon Beach and Mountain Resort, Brgy. Mabua, this city. The activity was line with Proclamation No. 494, signed by President B enigno S. Aquino III, declaring the year 2013 as the National Year of Rice, said OIC Rebecca Atega of t he R eg iona l Information and Agr i c u ltu re In for m at i on

Division. She also said the ac t iv it y aime d to dis s e m i n at e i n f or m at i on on the rice program of DA, including technolog y updates to farmers to keep them abreast of the government's effort and to boost their enthusiasm to learn the best farming practices in order to achieve higher yield on rice production that would drive towards the attainment of goals and objectives under the d e p a r t m e nt’s f l a g s h ip prog ram- Fo o d St aple Sufficiency Program. Meanwhile, Asst. Provincial Agriculturist Ma. Rebecca Bagnol and Surigao City Agri-

culturist Isaias Elumba took turns in welcoming the participants, while Ag r i c u ltu r a l Tr a i n i n g Inst itute (ATI) Traini n g Sp e c i a l i s t S a mu e l Calonzo gaves updates on ATI and PHILRICE S cience Research Spec i a l i s t G e r a r d o E s t oy discussed the over view of PHILRICE and its latest technology on rice production. Among the issues r ai s e d by t h e f ar m e rs during the forum were the problem on land conversion, irrigation, rice seed subsidy/financial support, and post-har vest market. (SDR/PIA-Sur igao del Norte/asf )

‘Rebels’ kill CAFGU in AgSur By 2nd Lt Hazael A. Tabago

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur- Another member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was killed by suspected rebels in Brgy. Sinubong, Veruela, Agusan del Sur, morning of January 30, this year. CAA Ruel Atipon was killed inside his residence by rebels, believed to be members of Guerilla Front 3 of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee of the NPA. Prior to the incident, the Sinubong Patrol Base was harassed by five armed men, but was successfully repelled by the duty CAAs. A single shot was then heard from outside the patrol base and later found to have emanated from the house of CAA Atipon.

According to eyewitnesses, two rebels armed with cal. 45 pistols entered the house of the victim and subsequently fired their guns hitting him in the chest resulting in his instantaneous death. CAA Atipon was offduty with no firearms and was with his family during the time. It can be remembered that in another related incident, a CAFGU member identified as CAA Bacudan was killed in Brgy. Awao, Sta Josefa, Agusan del Sur last January 25, 2013, while with a friend. He was shot and killed by the NPAs despite his being unarmed and offduty that time. “We in the 401st Infantry “Unity” brigade con-

dole with the family and loved ones of CAA Atipon, who became a victim of the NPA’s senseless killing of unarmed and off duty CAFGU members in the area,” said Col. Romeo G. Gan, commanding of the 401st Infantr y “Unity” Brigade. “We assure our brothers and sisters within our area of responsibility that we will not be deterred by these events. Instead we will be more vigilant and intensify our operations in catching up with the rebels in the soonest possible time, to stop their reign of terror in the countryside, so that our kababayans may be able to have peace of mind that they deserve,” said Col. Gan. (HAT/asf )

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30 schools receive computers from Comfac Global Group

TACURONG City - Each of the 30 public schools in the city received one unit personal computer from Comfac Global Group (CGG). Said computers were turned over to the school principals and administrators concerned at the city gymnasium, facilitated by Mayor Lina O. Montilla, City Administrator Eduardo K. Nicolo, Councilors Rodrigo Jamorabon and Ariel Ferdinand dela Cruz, as well as by the LGU Information Technology Section. “Ver y useful talaga ito sa mga bata. Gagawin namin itong instructional material para sa intermediate students namin,” said Mr. Alfredo E. Hablero,

principal of Abang-Suizo Elementary School. Aside from primary and secondary schools, some day care centers in the city also received computers. In 2012, the LGU lobbied for CGG’s donation of its second-hand yet fully functional units to schools in the city. Considered the Philippine’s leading total fit-out solutions provider, the CGG integrates the core competence of its three companies namely Comfac Corporation (Technology), Cornersteel Systems

Corporation (Workplace Facilities) and Energy Specialist Company (Facilities Sustainability) to create diverse, functional and responsive workplace for corporate offices, contact centers, BPOs, data centers and non-traditional workplace. Mayor Montilla thanked CGG for its act of kindness: “We welcome all sectors who are willing to assist us in providing Tacurongnons better access to information”.( Jezereel Louise C. Billano/Allan S. Freno/asf )

6ID calls for public’s Koronadal offers 180 jobs cooperation on gun ban implementation for students, OSYs By Shahana Joy E. Duerme

By Danilo E. Doguiles

KORONADAL City - Students and out-of-school youths wanting to earn income for their studies next year, may now apply for jobs at the city government of Koronadal. Manager Judith Marmonejo the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) announced that the city LGU is in need of 180 student-workers to be hired under the Special Program for Employment of Children (SPES). High school, college and technical vocational students, as well as outof-school youth who are at least 15 years old but not more than 25 years old may apply, she added. To be considered for the program, a student or OSY should accomplish the SPES Application Form with ID picture and present with it a copy of birth certificate or relevant document that would prove the applicant’s date of birth. He or she is also required to submit a school registrarsigned certificate of grades as to the last enrolment indicating the student’s average grade or a copy of the original report card Form 138. OSY applicants are specifically required to present a certificate of good moral character from authorized barangay officials. An applicant is also required to submit the latest income tax return of his or her parents or a certification from the Bureau of Internal Revenue regarding exemp-

tion of parents for those whose taxable income is below P85,000. Marmonejo added that accepted SPES scholars will be employed for 20 to 22 days and paid P274.50 per day of work. Most of them will be assigned to offices at the City Hall and will perform clerical or computer works and other related jobs. Some will be assigned to the city government’s demonstration farms. The official added that the PESO office will receive accept applications with complete documentary requirements from Monday to Friday until February 28. Students may file application at the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) with their complete

documentary requirements from Monday to Friday. SPES is a program spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as mandated by by Republic Act 7323 as amended by RA 9547. It aims to provide employment to poor but deserving students so they may earn income during summer vacation in preparation for the class opening. Under the SPES, DOLE would pay 40% of the salary of students. The rest of the amount which is 60% would come from the LGU or any partner agency or office based on the prevailing minimum wage. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12/ CMariano-Koronadal City Information Office/asf ).

KO R O NA DA L C I T Y, South C otabato, -The 6th Infantr y Division (ID) appeals for public’s support on the implementation of the total gun ban for the upcoming midterm election. 6th ID spokesperson Col. Dickson Hermoso emphasized that this is to avoid delays on their checkpoint operations in major highways. The official also reminds gun owners to be ready with their documents whenever they pass the area of responsibility (AOR) of the militar y group for inspection. 6th ID covers the provinces of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao and North Cotabato. Meanwhile, Hermoso

assured that no human rights will be violated as long as the community cooperates with the military. “Our forces are trained to be polite in checking vehicles and individuals,” Hermoso said. He further stated that only visual inspection in accordance with the plain view principle is conducted in every highway check. Hermoso noted that their group serves as back up of the police since the gun ban was implemented last January 13. Currently, the Army’s 6th Infantry Division has strengthened its checkpoints in major highways of its AOR particularly in Maguindanao. (SJDuermePIA12)

Warring clans ink peace covenant By Shahana Joy E. Duerme

KORONADAL City - Peace and order is expected to be restored soon in Sitio Lacobe, Barangay Malabuan, Makilala, North Cotabato after a peace covenant was signed yesterday between two battling clans in the area. The signing was participated by Datu Tocs Baclid and Danny Llup,

representatives of the involved groups. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) facilitated the activity since land conflict is the main reason of the clash. The fight started early in 1980s before Sitio Lacobe became a fighting ground when the Llups wanted to take possession of the land

where the Baclids reside. Through the effort of the provincial government and other involved agencies, warring clans signed an agreement with regards to equal farm lot allocation. The activity was witnessed by North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Mendoza, Makilala Mayor Rudy Caoagdan, members of the

provincial council, barangay officials and residents of the place. Tagged as ‘Kanduli sa Kalinaw ug Kalambuan’, the activity is also anticipated to open doors for projects and programs that the provincial government could implement in the area. (SJDuerme-PIA12/ RBeñez-DXVL’asf )

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Think a minute… What’s the difference between the best and second best? Between average and excellent? The difference between a good sports team and a great one? It’s the hard work, training and discipline. You can only get out of something what you put into it. “The enemy of the best is second best.” Successful people sweat the small stuff and work hard at the details. That’s what makes them successful. But many of us just can’t be bothered to do our very best work. We look for shortcuts and the easier way to do things. Our problem is we just want to “get by” with work that is acceptable, but not work that is our very best. There’s a story about a

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life? At your job? At home? At school? Are you working hard to be the best father and husband you can be? Are you trying to be the best mother and wife you can be? Remember, God gave us His very best: His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. So He hopes that we will give back to Him our very best—not just our second best. Does he deserve anything less? After all, He created you to enjoy His very best. So why not ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for not living the way you know you should. Then ask Him to take charge of your character and give you His help. Then you can start disciplining yourself to always be your best, and never again have to settle for second best. Just Think a Minute…

IN my previous column, I discussed some telltale signs of deep financial trouble. These signs include having little or no savings, living from paycheck to paycheck, missing credit card payments, borrowing money to pay for debts, and not knowing how much money you owe until your bills arrive. In this article, I am going to talk about financial planning and how important it is to manage our everyday finances. According to the Financial Consumer Affairs Group of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, financial planning should be taken seriously. It helps us deal with everyday

Speaking Out Ignacio Bunye situations better and prepares us for the most unexpected events. T he FCAG’s Week ly Wealth Watch newsletter lists the following suggestions on how to go about planning your finances: Assess where you are now in financial terms. - What is my current financial status?

-How much savings do I have? -How long will this last if I suddenly find myself without work? -How much do I owe? Set goals. -I would like to have x amount of funds for my children’s education. -My car is no longer fuel efficient and maintenance

costs are mounting; it needs to be replaced. I need to set-up funds for a new car in three years. -I should have emergency funds of this much in five years. -What kind of retirement life do I want to have? Create a financial plan. -What actions do I need to take (in light of my goals)? -I have to prepare a budget and spending plan. -I need to keep track of my cash flow. -Should I consider investment opportunities to augment my income? Implement the plan. -I will choose the best bunye | page 10

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Economic growth meaningless if millions remain mired in poverty - JV Estrada

SAN Juan Rep. JV Ejercito Estrada reminded the Aquino administration that its "economic gains" may be meaningless if it will not be able to improve the lives of Filipinos and lift millions out of poverty. Ejercito Estrada said the 6.6-percent economic growth posted by the Philippines last year will not mean anything to Juan de la Cruz unless it translates into more jobs, higher pay, and an over-all improve-

Phoenix Petroleum grows 16% in net income Publicly-listed leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (PNX.PS) announced today that the consolidated net earnings for 2012 increased to PhP 643.3 million, or about 16% higher than the PhP 556 million earned in 2011. In its audited statements, the Company also reported consolidated revenues of PhP35 billion for 2012 which was an increase of 27% over PhP27.5 billion in 2011. A substantial portion of this growth was brought about by the 26% increase in fuel sales volume during the year plus additional revenues amounting to PhP274 million from the consolidation of Chelsea Shipping Corp., which was acquired in 2012. The surge in fuel sales volume in 2012 was driven primarily by the Company’s continuously expanding retail station network. After ending 2010 with 220 stations, the Company’s network reached 300 stations at the close of 2012. Of these stations, 191 are based in Mindanao, 21 in Visayas and 88 are in Luzon. At the same time, sales to commercial accounts, primarily to the airlines, shipping, fishing, mining, power and transportation sectors, registered a continuous growth during the year. Phoenix Petroleum supplies more than 50% of Cebu Pacific’s jet fuel requirements and handles all their logistics needs in Mindanao. The Company increased its market share from 5.5% in 2011 to around 6% in 2012, excluding the LPG and Export sectors. The continuous investment in its retail, depot facilities, logistics infrastructure and the acquisition of Chelsea Shipping Corp. brought up the Company’s total resources to PhP17.1 billion in 2012, up by 32% phoenix | page 10

ment in the quality of his life. "If the country's economy performed 'beyond expectations,' why then did we have more unemployed Filipinos last year?" the young lawmaker asked. The San Juan solon pointed out the results of the October 2012 Labor Force Survey which revealed that 2.76 million Filipinos are unemployed. The survey showed that some 120,000 additional Filipino workers joined the

ranks of the unemployed last year. The country's unemployment rate went up despite the fact that prior to the release of the survey, the Philippines posted a 6.5 percent increase in its gross domestic product (GDP)--the sum of goods and services produced within the country's borders--in January to September 2012. "President Aquino and his Cabinet should also ask the 10.9 million Filipino households who considered

themselves poor in an SWS survey whether the 6.6 percent economic growth in 2012 had an impact on their lives," said Ejercito Estrada. In a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) in January, an additional 1.4 million Filipino households rated themselves "mahirap." The SWS poll, which was conducted on Dec. 8 to 11, indicated that 54 percent of respondents or 10.9 million Filipino households considered themselves poor. This is

higher than the 47 percent or 9.5 million Filipino families recorded in August 2012. The young lawmaker also noted that while the salary of minimum wage earners have remained the same, the prices of basic goods and services such as food and utilities rise every year. "Our minimum wage earners practically have no respite from the continuous increase in the price of basic goods and services. So before the Aquino administration flaunts its

economic gains, it must first examine whether these have really trickled down to the people."

The daily power outages in Mindanao is bound to persist until 2016 when new coal-fired power plants presently under construction will go on stream. This is unless an out of the box approach to the problem is taken by government. The conclusion was made by the energy committee of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) this week when it reviewed government responses to the resolutions on tackling issues in the power and fuel sector that were submitted to President Aquino at the conclusion of the 2012 Philippine Business

Conference. The southern region now suffers daily power shortages resulting in brownouts except in the cities of Davao and Cagayan de Oro. The chamber's sub-committee on power chairman, Robert Calilim, told representatives of the power sector in Mindanao and some of the country's biggest power generating companies a solution could be adopted if the government activates the hydro electric generators in the area only during peak hours. In his presentation, Calilim, who is also a senior executive of the power gen-

eration subsidiary of the San Miguel Corporation, made a bold proposal of making the coal-fired, geothermal, and diesel plants the baseload generators. The hydros along the Agus and Polangi rivers, he argued, should only be used during peak hours of the day. He explained that the peak-hour requirements of the whole of Mindanao totals only 1,279 megawatts which is much lower than the generating capacity of power generating plants in the area which he computed at over 1,600 megawatts. "The region has excess

capacity of 400 megawatts. There should be no shortage there," Calilim explained. This approach to the brownout problem has not been made, however, because the policy until today is to use the hydro plants as baseload generators. This means that the electricity they produce are the first to be used. This policy has continued because electricity produced by the dams is much cheaper than other energy sources. A trade-off will be necessary though. Consumers will have to pay about one peso per kilowatt-hour more with the diesel plants includ-

ing power barges deployed there when the crisis starts worsening. Calilim said that the sacrifice will only be temporary. When the coal-fired plants will be connected to the grid, these will replace the diesel plants as baseload sources of power. There are some tweaking of present policies as pointed out by a representative of the Cagayan de Oro Electric Cooperative. Some of the operational diesel plants are owned by distribution utilities and are not connected to the Mindanao grid. -- Abe P. Belena, PHILEXPORT New)

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Mayor Isaias Masendo to provide P9.9M housing project for natives By VICTOR O. SAMONTE

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur – Mayor Isaias Masendo has designed a P9.9 million housing project for his town’s indigenous people. In an exclusive interview, Masendo revealed that aside from the housing project, ready for implementation is a five-hectare cemetery which he said his town urgently needs. According to Masendo, he had long planned to provide and develop an affordable housing project for his locality’s indigenous people knowing some of them could not afford to own land and build a home for themselves. “The national government has seen the urgent need of the indigenous

people for a housing project and made available the P9.9 million. The project will be undertaken this year by Talacogon LGU,” he said. Masendo, who indicated that he is not running for any position in the May, 2013 mid-term elections, said that the national gov-

ernment had also allocated an amount for the construction of a municipal cemetery. The Talacogon chief executive said the cemetery will be categorized into three: 1) one-and a-half (11/2) hectares Ordinary; 2) Two (2) hectares First Class;

and 3) one-and-a-half (11/2) hectares Second Class. “I want to see the two projects implemented and hope they will be completed this year,” he said.’ Mayor Masendo has served Talacogon for several terms and has been instrumental in transform-

ing its potentials into a booming economy. His leadership style and charisma inspired his people to work and convert the wide swath of lands into productive farms and fishponds. The town is now one of Agusan del Sur’s most progressive.

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Pilot error? The report which is now archived in the National Library in Manila blamed Cebu Pacific Flight 387 pilots Capt. Paulo Justo and co-pilot Erwin Golla, unfamiliar flight route and bad weather for the crash that killed all 99 of its passengers and five crewmembers A Manila Standard report dated March 27, 1998 cited then ATO chief Carlos Tanega as saying that “several violations in aviation safety rules” like poor operational control and lack of training of the pilots and dispatchers contributed to the accident. But former Presidential Assistant for Mindanao Jesus Dureza, the crisis manager during the rescue and retrieval operations then said he found out the CAAP (then ATO) maps used by the pilots listed the elevation of Mt. Sumagaya at 5,000 feet above sea level. Dureza said they found out during the operations in Mt. Sumagaya that the mountain was 6,000 feet above sea level or a thousand feet more than what was indicated on the CAAP-issued maps. “I could not say a word. That means the pilots flew into the side of the mountain without knowing it because the weather was bad,” Dureza said in a telephone interview. In his article “ My disastrous moments (Episode 2; Flight 387) published in www.mindanews. com on June 1, 2011, Dureza said flying at zero visibility, the Cebu Pacific pilots would have been misled into thinking they were safe above the mountain. “Mt. Sumagaya was more than 5,000 feet. The plane was flying at 5,000 feet,” Dureza said. Jerome Garcia, head of the De Oro Mountaineers Explorers (DOME) who was the first to reach the crash site on Feb. 6, 1998, confirmed what Dureza said. Garcia said when they reached the crash site, the first thing he noticed was how the plane sheared the tree tops and the peak of the mountain. “Off airways” “Twenty meters more and the plane could have cleared the mountain. I think the pilots were desperately trying to pull up,” Garcia said. Dureza said that as the senior government official at that time, he was privy to the transcript of the last conversation of the pilots as recorded in the “Black Box” which was recovered days later. Instead of flying directly to Cagayan de Oro City, as was scheduled, the ill-fated flew to Tacloban, Leyte to deliver mechanics to fix another Cebu Pacific plane, also a McDonnell DC-9, before proceeding to Cagayan de Oro, on a path that would take across Mt. Sumagaya in the Mt. Balatucan mountain range where the Citation shuttle jet used by former Defense Secretary Renato de Villa crashed on Feb. 1, 1997. De Villa was not on board the aircraft. Dureza said that because of the “side trip,” the plane travelled “off airways,” so instead of approaching Cagayan de Oro from the sea, it crossed over Butuan, flying inland and directly on its path was Mt. Sumagaya. Dureza said when the pilots thought they had reached the “landing plate” where ap proaching planes make their final descent towards Lumbia airport, they brought the plane down to 5,000 feet above sea level. He said it was this time he heard the voice of the co-pilot telling Capt. Justo, “ May bundok yata sa area na ito Sir” (there could be a mountain here, Sir). Then ruffling and shuffling of papers was heard from the “Black Box”, Dureza said, adding the pilots were “probably checking on the (CAAP) map for elevation check.” Then a voice was heard, “leveling at 5,000 feet.” “A few seconds later, a shrill

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Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com electronic voice from the aircraft’s computer started shouting “Terrain, Terrain. Pull up; pull up, woof, woof !” Dureza said. Dureza said several years later somebody rectified and changed the elevation of Mt. Sumagaya in the (CAAP) maps. “I really hope they have already changed the maps. A plane will someday use that path again,” he told MindaNews. In his June 1, 2011 article, Dureza said: “Although this is not the first time I made this public. I got curious again sometime long after that incident and looked again at a REVISED ATO (now CAAP) map and I noticed there was a change or rectification of that elevation data in the Mt. Sumagaya area. I got some shivers thinking my suspicions were validated: that some mistake in the previous maps had been indeed found. And quietly rectified. Well and good. That would prevent similar accidents in the future. But don’t you think we owe it to all those lost lives to pin some responsibility to whoever goofed? And prevent similar tragic mistakes to unnecessarily take away precious lives? Just thinking aloud.” Crash site found three days later When news came that Cebu Pacific Flight 387 was missing, two Huey helicopters from the Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group in Lumbia flew right away to make the search. Aboard one of the Huey helicopters was Air Force Master Sergeant Abel Idusma. “Our search would have taken us to Camiguin Island, then to Mt. Balatucan where the plane of De Villa crashed a year earlier,” Idusma said. Minutes after taking off in Lumbia airport, Idusma said the chopper he was riding in, developed engine trouble and was forced to land on the river bed in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental “Had we continued, we would have crashed in the waters of Camiguin Island. I think this is my second life already,” he said. Idusma said a second chopper that delivered spare parts to their downed helicopter found the crash site in Mt. Sumagaya on the third day after Flight 387 went missing. But it was Garcia and the mountaineers who made the confirmation of what the helicopter had spotted, “We found the torso of a woman stuck on a plane window that got separated from the fuselage. There were pieces of clothing everywhere. Body parts were everywhere from the tree branches to the ground, The crash site was like a huge dump site,” Garcia said. Garcia said they also noticed how the plane fought to clear the mountain. “Entire tree tops were sheared. Only the trunks were left standing. As it flew desperately to clear the mountain, the fuselage disintegrated as evidenced by the plane parts strewn all along,” he said. Garcia said the plane impacted near the top of Mt. Sumagaya, tearing the top of the mountain leaving the two plane engines. “Twenty meters more, the plane could have cleared the mountain. If it was flying higher, it would not have crashed,” Garcia said. It was here that led to the confusion over the exact location of the plane crash. In official maps, the mountain was called Mt. Sumagaya but Garcia’s group called it Mt. Lumot. “The Higaonons called this mountain Mt. Lumot because everything grown there are mossy plants. That is their land. Why should we change the name,” Garcia said. Idusma said Mt. Lumot is not in government maps because it is part of the Mt. Sumagaya mountain range. Dureza places the crash site at “Sitio Lumot, Mt. Sumagaya.” (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)

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Atyani, Al Arabiya’s Pakistan bureau chief, has gone inside camps of the MNLF and Abu Sayyaf along with his two Filipino assistants on June 12 after an emissary fetched them at their hostel in Jolo town. Police said the freed Filipinos tried to get a ferry for Zamboanga City, but failed and instead went to a small hotel. Policemen only learned the release of Letrero and Vela after their families informed authorities in Manila of their freedom. Security forces tracked down the duo and brought them to hospital in Jolo town for medical examination, according to Chief Supt. Noel delos Reyes, the regional police chief. “They are okay and are being taken care of at the hospital and would soon return to their family in Manila,” he said. It was unknown whether ransoms had been paid for the release of the Filipinos, but the Abu Sayyaf originally demanded $3 million for the freedom of Atyani’s group. There was a military intelligence report saying that Atyani was also freed, but no officials would confirm it. Last year, a senior military commander Col. Jose Johriel Cenabre, the deputy commander of naval forces in southern Philippines, and head of the Task Force Sulu, was relieved from his duty a day after he told the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner that they would arrest Atyani as soon as he is freed and charge him for espionage. He was quoted as saying that the military is investigating the true intention of Atyani’s clandestine interview with terror leaders. But Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda denied the report which was also published by The Manila Times, adding Cenabre also denied giving a statement with the Mindanao Examiner regarding initiatives in arresting Atyani and charging him with espionage. Military and police said Atyani’s group arrived in Sulu on June 11 and went to the Abu Sayyaf the next day to secretly interview terror leaders and other rebel commanders, including Jemaah Islamiya militants hiding on the island. The Jordanian journalist had made prior arrangement with the Abu Sayyaf to film a documentary about the terror group. Authorities said Atyani also deceived local officials after he claimed to be filming government projects in Sulu, one of five provinces under the Muslim autonomous region. Atyani, who had previously interviewed al-Qaeda terror leader Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan months before the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, contacted his

colleagues to say that they are being held against their will. Provincial officials had repeatedly warned Atyani against interviewing the Abu Sayyaf, but the trio went ahead and secretly met with terrorist leaders, among them Nadzmie Alih. They were first reported missing after failing to return to their hostel in Jolo town, but phoned local officials two days later to say that they were still filming a documentary on the Abu Sayyaf. Jordan insisted the trio was kidnapped, but Philippine authorities denied this and said Atyani’s group went to meet with terrorists on their own volition and despite being prevented by the police and military. The military’s Western Mindanao Command said Atyani had previously filmed in secret the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu province. The Abu Sayyaf is still holding at least 5 foreigners kidnapped separately in southern Philippines. (Ely Dumaboc)

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from 2011. Total shareholder’s equity was PhP4.58 billion at the end of 2012 as against PhP3.74 billion in 2011 as a result of the current year’s net income net of the cash dividends declared in 2012. Phoenix Petroleum is the No. 1 independent and fastest growing oil company today with an expanding network of operations nationwide. It is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots and storage facilities, shipping/logistics and allied services.

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strategy that will help me achieve my goals. -I shou ld pr ior it i ze my “needs” instead of my “wants.” Monitor and reassess. -I will review and revise my financial plan based on my current situation. So what are the benefits of having financial plans? The FCAG explains that it gives us more control over our financial affairs and the ability to avoid excessive spending, unmanageable debts, and dependence on others. Having a financial plan a lso fosters better personal relationships with the people around us and gives us a sense of freedom from financial worries. Last ly, stick ing to a plan helps us obtain, use and protect our f inancial resources even after retirement—benefitting ourselves and our loved ones as well. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@ gmail.com. Past articles may be viewed at http:// www.speakingout.ph.

A Commission on Elections employee shows a voter how to insert a sample ballot to the PCOS machine on Saturday in Cagayan de Oro. With only three months left before the May 2013 elections, the Comelec is making sure that the PCOS machines will function properly during election day. The testing in Cagayan de Oro had mixed results.PHOTO by gerry lee gorit

Lanao Norte ex-mayor, cohorts formally charged in court SALVADOR LANAO DEL NORTEThe Provincial Prosecutor of Lanao del Norte has filed its Information with the Regional Trial Court of LANAO del Norte that ithas formally filed Murder cases against Johnny Tawantawan the Municipal Administrator and former Mayor of Salvador, Lanao del Norte, Hassanor Tawantawan Municipal Mayor of Salvador Lanao del Norte, and former bodyguards Mosakira Merbato, Lucman Tomanto, Najid Tawantawan and Rebel Mosacala. The Provincial Prosecutors Office of said province under OIC provl prosecutor Diosdado Cabrera stated in the information that there is “probable cause” of the charges of murder against the said suspects.. OIC Provencial Chief Prosecutor Diosdado D. Cabrera sa Lanao del Norte filed the information for Criminal case Number 21-2227, with no bailbond recommended. The following information by the Prosecutor states: “That on or about the 1st day of October, 2012 at more or less 4:15 o’clock in the morning, Lanao del Norte, Philippines and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, conspiring , confedarating and mutually helping one another , armed with handguns, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously, with treachery, evident premedation, taking advantages of superior strength, and with intent to kill, attack, assault and use personal violence upon one Francis O. Paler by shooting the later from behind with said handguns thererby inflicting upon him multiple gunshots wounds which were direct and immediate cause of his death thereafter.” Contrary and in Violation of Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code. Based on the information from the Fiscal’s office of Lanao del Norte under Criminal Case number 21-2226 the following were alleged: “ That on or about 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon of August 1, 2012 at Poblacion, Salvador

Lanao del Norte, Philippines and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused armed with M16 Armalite rifles, did then and there wilfully, unlawfully and feloniously, with treachery evident premeditation, and went intent to kill attack, assualt and ambush Tadiali M. Tawantawan and his companions, by then and there firing and shooting them with said firearms thereby inflicting upon said Tadiali M. Tawantawan gunshot wounds at his left shoulder and left upper back, thus performing all the acts of execution which should have produced the crime of murder as a consequence, but nevertheless, did not produced it by reason of some cause or accident independent of accused will. That is, the timely and able medical assistance rendered to said victim which prevented his death.” Meanwhile, the wife of the victim who is now under the Witness Protection Program of the Department of Justice, expressed thanks that her request for the immediate arrest of the suspects were immediately acted upon by the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A . Mrs. Jasmin Paler said that her husband, Francis O. Paler was killed by the suspects in her presence inside their house in Lala Lanao del Norte in the early morning of October 1, 2012.

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses JACINTO DE GUZMAN and CONCHITA TAALA consisting of a parcel of lot located at T. Calo Extension, San Ignacio, Butuan City, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-34715 of the Registry of Deeds of Butuan City, containing an area of 186 square meters, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSONS WITH WAIVER entered into and executed by herein decedents’ forced heirs, namely, Josephine Taala De GuzmanEscandor, Joselito Taala De Guzman, Julieta Taala De Guzman-Hernandez, Joseph Taala De Guzman, Joel Taala De Guzman and Juanchito Taala De Guzman, waiving, transferring and conveying unconditionally their respective shares over the aforesaid property in favor of Joel Taala De Guzman together with all the improvements thereon, per Doc. No. 298; Page No. 60; Book No. I; Series of 2013 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Steven J. Yanson, Notary Public for and in the City of Manila. MDN: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2013

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Love is in the air

he romantic season is here. Every radio station is playing our favorite love songs. Some make us reminisce while other songs inspire us in looking forward for the season of hearts. For us Filipinos we celebrate the heart season i nt i m at e l y. Ho w ? Fr o m chocolates, flowers, romantic candle light dinners and of course the music. Our celebration is never complete without it, whether it’s live or canned as long as it’s there then it’s ok. What’s more unique with us Filipinos is that we always

have the guts to sing for that special someone, “bahalag yabag” some would say as long as it’s from the heart. But of course for us musicians that’s a big no no. T hat’s w hy w he n it’s Valentine’s day most of us are still working privately or publicly serenading a couple or the majority. Ever yone seems to be cheesy in this season. Right? But these love songs warm and flutter our hearts like it or not. So for this season to insipire you I’m sharing a bit of my love playlist. 1. Love moves in

of hope for long distance relationships. 7. After all by Peter Cetera and Cher - A song of hope for restoring relationships. 8. Mins an L ang k ita iibigin by Juris - An OPM hit that everyone loves. 9. I will always love you by Whitney Houston- A standard hit that we all love. 10. You’re the inspiration by Chicago -A simple beautiful song. These are just some of the beautiful love melodies that warm my heart every time I listen

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mysterious ways by Julia Fordham- this song explains the mystery of love. It’s a classic hit that continually warms our hearts. 2. Just the way you are by Sofia - the deep rich round tone of Sofia soothes the heart. 3. LOVE by Natalie Cole this light and bubbly version will also make you feel light 4. Say a little prayeranother classic hit that never fails to penetrate a heart. 5.I’f I’m not in love by Faith Hill- You’ll fall in love with the melody of the song. 6. Somewhere somehow by Michael Smith - A song

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ashing for glittery gowns, bedazzling make-up, fancy themes and gorgeous suits. These are telltale signs that a prom is about to fill the air. But what is a prom and why do teenagers get so fixated with this most anticipated high school event? As early as December, teenagers are getting excited over their Junior-Senior Promenade, their event of a lifetime. They compare notes on what style they will wear, which make-up artist to turn to and most of all, who will be their date to the prom. Beyond all these young energy bursting from the students, a prom in its most basic definition is simply a social event where young members of society are given the honor to be introduced as adults. In the United States where they have been practicing K-12 for a long time, this holds true since their seniors are practically or almost 18 years old before they graduate. The prom becomes their group debut so to speak. However, here in the Philippines where we tend to copy everything foreign, we adapt this tradition and make it into a venue for peer pressure. Young girls had to look their very best and need to outshine each other’s dresses all for the title of Prom Queen. The cost of one person to attend the prom can reach as much as P10,000.00 or even more for those who want to go the extra mile. This estimate includes the gown/suit, make-up, shoes, fees/contributions and miscellaneous expenses. To be on top of the social chain becomes the main concern. To add more to the frenzy and hype are the prom themed hollywood movies that makes the affair as the ultimate center of one’s budding existence. They romanticize the event by making it the dream day for going out with a partner. Another problem arises, the pressure to look for a date and the consequence of having a not so popular one or worse- going solo. A prom becomes a dreaded event for the underlings and campus wallflowers. Keeping up with appearances and social standing can be very taxing for the students and the parents. Schools should make a move to simplify high school proms and make it less worrisome but still essential and memorable. Great and fun memories can be made even if a prom is stripped off of today’s pageantry. What matters is that the students will have clean fun and they will know the true meaning of a prom - an event to announce your entry into the exciting world of adulthood. Ready to conquer, ready for change but without much drama.

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Music helps the river flow forever M usic is more than just food for the soul. It is also a tool to make a difference. This coming February, come and experience world-class music and help save the scenic Cagayan

River! The chance to hear altogether more than fifty musicians in one stage, playing some of the wellloved classics is already a feat in itself. However, knowing that by doing so you have helped in

protecting the environment, is both heartwarming and priceless. Thus, Liceo de Cagayan University through Rodelsa Hall is inviting all music and earth lovers to converge

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this coming February 16, Saturday, 7:30pm and watch a benefit concert for Safer River Life Saver Foundation, Inc. by the Cebu Philharmonic Orchestra, the UUU Japanese Orchestra and international Filipino pianist Rudolf Pelaez Golez. Portion of the proceeds of the event will be for the sustainability of the projects and programs of the Foundation being implemented in the 17 riverside barangays along Cagayan River. This event is part of the efforts of the university to invite everyone to become stakeholders of the pressing issue of saving the river and other tributaries in the city. Safer River Life Saver Foundation, Liceo Universityâ€™s flagship community extension project, has been in the forefront as a private sector initiative in the preservation of the Cagayan River since its inception. It has worked, and continues to collaborate with several government and nongovernment organizations and agencies in helping consistently meet the clarion call for environmental protection. It is hoped that through this musical event, more people will be able to contribute to these efforts and become catalysts of change. For ticket reservations to the concert, please feel free to call the Liceo Office of Cultural Affairs at (088) 8584093 to 95 local 109 or call 09176366528. See you at Rodelsa Hall!