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AS of 4 a.m. yesterday, the center of Tropical Depression “BISING” was estimated based on all available data at 510 km East of Aparri, Cagayan (18.5°N, 127.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center. It is forecast to move North at 24 kph. Elswhere, winds will be moderate coming from the West to Northwest with moderate seas. source : pagasa

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BY PAT SAMONTE AND into a tropical depression JOEL PORTUGAL codenamed “Bising”. As of the latest count BUTUAN CITY – At least released by the Regional 9,840 people or 2,427 fami- Disaster Risk Reduction lies were affected by flash and Management Counfloods owing to days of cil, 8,901 people or 2,181 unabated heavy rains in families were transported Caraga last week forcing and are now sheltered in 19 them to flee their homes evacuations centers. to higher grounds. A report by the City The Philippine Atmo- Disaster Risk Reduction and spheric, Geophysical and Management Council here Astronomical Administra- said some 7,841 people or tion (PAGASA) said the 1,979 families are housed rains were brought by a low in 17 evacuation centers, pressure area east of Surigao namely, the Agusan NaCity in Northeastern Min- tional High School, in caraga | page 10 danao which strengthened Agusan Sur, Caraga under floods (lourdruzz143.com) (Inset: Flooding in Butuan City - photos by

Butuan goes Code Red; riverside residents ordered to evacuate By Erwin Mascariñas

Villar Foundation partners anew with DZRH in cleaning up Manila Bay FORMER Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar on Saturday led the clean-up drive at Manila Bay in the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat & Eco-Tourism Area or LPPCHEA where some 1,500 sacks of garbage were collected by thousands of volunteers. Villar, also managing director of Villar Foundation, underscored the need to clean our environment to prevent flooding.

BU T UA N CITY (MindaNews/-Evacuations were enforced in at least seven riverside barangays here as authorities raised the alert level to 3 or Code Red at 8 p.m. Thursday when the water level of the Agusan River reached three meters above the normal

due to continuous rains since Wednesday. Mitch Sagod, a member of the city government’s Butuan Search and Rescue Team (BUSaRT) reported the water level of Agusan River had reached 3.1 meters as of 9 p.m. The normal water level is 1.7 meters. The team as of 9:30 p.m.

DAVAO DEL NORTE -A massive unemployment problem is confronting Davao del Norte today after over half of the P3.5 billion estimated cost of damage evacuate | page 10 in agriculture caused by

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typhoon Pablo covers the banana industry, Davao del Norte assistant provincial administrator Romulo Tagalo said. “The banana industry massive | page 10

Kabacan vice mayor shot dead

n First cleanup drive for the year attended by thousands of volunteers “Protection of the environment will save us from disasters and calamities. Calamities are added burden to us. It can make one

Massive unemployment confronts Davao Norte

File photo of vice mayor Policronio Dulay (left) during the meeting with the late Local Government Secretary Jessie Robredo and local government officials in Kabacan on August 13, 2012. Mindanews File Photo by Keith Bacongco

KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/ 11 January) – The vice mayor of Kabacan town in North Cotabato, Policronio Dulay, was killed by an unidentified gunman at around 2:45 p.m. Friday, a police official said. Supt. Leo Ajero, chief of police of Kabacan, said the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds from a .45 caliber pistol and was rushed

to the Kabacan Medical Specialist where physicians pronounced him dead upon arrival. Reports reaching Kidapawan City said that Dulay has just left MC Square after buying some grocery items inside the department store along USM Avenue in the Poblacion when the suspect shot him dead | page 10

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Gun ban starts today; poll chief reminds public to be wary of illegal searches AS the gun ban officially starts on Sunday, Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. reminded the public to be aware of their rights and be wary of illegal searches. “Start of the gun ban does not suspend your constitutional rights against illegal searches and seizure. Know

and assert your rights at all times,” Brillantes said in his official Twitter account. Brillantes and several Comelec officials, together with police authorities, made rounds of some checkpoints in Metro Manila. He also reminded gun owners that all permits to carry firearms outside

residence (PTCFOR) are “suspended and shall be without force and effect.” Under Comelec Resolution 9385 which laid out the calendar of activities and prohibited acts as stated in the Omnibus Election Code, those running for public office are banned from using security person-

nel or bodyguards, unless authorized by the poll body. Government agencies are also prohibited from transferring officers and employees as well as suspension of elective local officials and organization or maintenance of reaction forces. Under the OEC, the car-

rying of firearms during the election period is considered an election offense. Meanwhile, the poll body is set to release the certified list of voters on Feb 12 (Tuesday), the same day the campaign period for senators and party-list groups begin. “This means carrying/

bearing of firearms, WITH OR WITHOUT license, starting January 13, 2013 will constitute as an election offense,” he said. “I pray for a clean, honest, orderly and successful 2013 elections. May God bless us all!” he added. The gun ban will end on June 12. (PNA)

TWO reports on the results of a research on transport issues affecting the movement of vegetables from Mindanao will soon be released. The reports contain the findings of a research titled “Transport Policy Study Promoting Efficiency and Productivity of Flow of Goods: A Focus on the Transportation Needs of Mindanao Region” funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). The published reports are expected to be available for distribution to the public early this year, according to the Philippine government-hosted Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study

and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Implemented by SEARCA headed by Director Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr., the project is part of ACIAR’s economic research on enhanced profitability of selected vegetable and fruit value chains in Southern Philippines and Australia. SEARCA reported that the findings of the micro analysis that looked into the bottlenecks in the transport system (road and port networks) for selected vegetables and fruits have resulted in policy directions and development approaches that would provide greater incentives for Mindanao to improve the quality and quantity of its agricultural products.

The findings are also expected to bring about expansion of Mindanao’s trade to meet the perceived growing market demand within and outside the island. Started in August 2010, the transport policy study analyzed the marketing flow of selected agricultural products and the factors that contribute to the trade-related problems facing the key players in the supply chain, particularly the high cost of transportation and logistics, as they are influenced by government regulations and investment programs. “Specifically, fruits such as papaya and vegetables such as tomato and lettuce coming from Mindanao

were covered in the study to focus on the importance of improving the transport infrastructure in Mindanao,” said Dr. Bessie M. Burgos, SEARCA Acting Program Head for Research and Development. The study was conceptualized following the 2007 “SEARCA-ACIAR Workshop on Rural Development Initiatives and the Philippine Policy Environment: What is the Real Score?” During the workshop, transport and shipping services were identified as among the key factors affecting the marketing and trade of fruits and vegetables in Mindanao, regarded as the food basket of the Philippines.

Australia funding research on vegetable movement from M’nao

SELF MOTIVATION: A POWER By Elaine P. Tenedero Don Carlos National High School Sinangguyan, Don Carlos, Bikidnon

“Self motivation raises a man to any level he seeks.” So goes a famous line.. Instead of just getting stuck or satisfied with where we are intellectually and even personally, let us motivate ourselves to raise our capabilities to the level that others we admire or even envy have proudly reached. Let us take learning on cue.Some may not be aware that it is a developmental or a continuous process that goes along with change. Learning can take a place anytime and anywhere if one only pays interest and shows sensitivity to the things and circumstances that would bring growth. Learning does not end or happen only in the classroom. Thus, what one had acquired in college or even in his postgraduate studies is not a guarantee that he is already fully equipped with everything for the intellect. It must be a need for one to continue learning- a sustained interest towards keeping one’s self abreast with recent facts,wholesome ideas and valuable information. In addition learning coupled always with selfevaluation will also work effectively to a person. By this, one can be sure of what he is or will be doing. He will not go for or impart things that will mislead or cause misinformation. Raising the level of one’s capability can truly happen if he motivates himself to grow intellectually as well as personally, if one is open to criticism, and if he considers himself like a cup to be filled to make him a truly learned and competent person. Self-motivation is a power that will help a person, young or old, become effective, better and eventually the best in his place, in his craft. Advertorial

CROSSING FLOOD. Using a raft made of banana, children cross waist-deep water to reach an elevated street in Purok 5, Barangay Buhangin in Butuan City on Jan. 11, 2013. Tropical depression “Bising”, have affected more than 1,628 or 5962 persons in Butuan City. “Bising” so far have affected 13,000 fsamilies in three Mindanao regions. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

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Dads to tackle pay hike today CAGAYAN de Oro City––The City Council here on Monday will discuss an ordinance calling for a pay hike for 3,000 local government employees this year. Mayor Vicente Y. Emano said that the pay hike - the last of the foursalary hike - was in line with the government’s salary standardization implemented two years ago. Under the new pay hike, city hall department heads would now likely receive a monthly basic salary of P40,000 aside from a monthly fixed allowance of P8,000 to P10,000. “I hope that with a better pay, government workers would be more responsive and honest public servants,” Emano said. A report from the Philippine News Agenc

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Military warns illegal loggers Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City–– The authorities of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division,here has warned that they will not stop in going after illegal loggers who continue to defy the law. Soldiers from this Division recently seized illegally cut logs in four separate incidents in Agusan del Sur and Agusan del Norte on January 3, 4, 6, and 8, this year. The joint anti-illegal logging operation of the units of 4ID resulted to the confiscation of 115.99 cubic meters lauan logs, 7.6 cubic meters falcate logs and 19.79 cubic meters of as-

sorted logs which totaled to 143.38 cubic meters with an estimated value of P627, 918. This total was derived from the four incidents as follows: discovery of 22 pieces assorted round logs at Ojot River, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on January 3, 2013; confiscation of 61 assorted round logs at Barangay Langag, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on January 4, 2013; discovery of 236 pieces assorted round logs at Barangay Sta Ines, San Luis, Agusan del Sur on January 6, 2013; and, interception of 212 pieces lauan logs at Barangay Mahogany, Butuan City. The anti-illegal

The Beat of Time! By JOCELYN A. ANTONIO Maria Z. Bayya Elementary School West Tacurong District

I’m writing this somewhat I am shock, Watching the clock—tick tock, tick tock, Advancing, keep going, persistently A brand new year; Oh, can it be? The almanac says the same thing, too; Time races, vanishes for me; Boo hoo! No, wait! If time flies, I’m having fun! A year of fun! It’s gone! It’s done! I now clinch the haze of time, Since it purely means that I’m Too hectic with bliss, elation and gladness To lament the passing days’ swift voyage So I’m wishing you hasty cheerful days, Pleasuring you in innumerable ways, Overflowing with glee and optimism Oh Joyful, Happy Dazzling New Year!

logging operations in Agusan del Sur area were undertaken by the troops of 26th Infantry “Ever Onward” Battalion, while in Agusan del Norte area was through the efforts of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion. All operations were in partnership with the Department of Envi-

ronment and Natural Resource personnel and Local Government Unit’s representative. Colonel Ronald N Albano, Commander 402nd Bde said: “Our efforts are a continuing reminder or warning to illegal loggers to stop abusing our natural resources especially our forest reserve.”

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late JACINTO G. BALATERO, who died intestate on the 28th day of January, 2008 at Molugan, El Salvador City, that the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land particularly described as follows to wit; TCT NO. T-49061 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 4958-C, Psd-10-045014 with a portion of Lot 4958, Cad. 237, Cag. Cad.), situated in the Barrio of Molugan, Mun. of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE in favor of FLAVIANA S. BALATERO, of legal age, widow, Filipino; DONN RAYMOND S. BALATERO, of legal age, married, Filipino and DIANA RIZZA S. BALATERO, of legal age, single, Filipino and both residents of Zone 1, Molugan, El Salvador City; herein-after referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR, that for and in consideration of the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND (P20,000.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt in full is hereby acknowledge from the Vendee, JANNEX N. SANTOSIDAD, of legal age, single, Filipino and resident of #112 2nd Avenue Sta. Ana, Davao City, hereby CEDED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED to the aforementioned Vendee, as per Doc. No. 350; Page No. 70; Book No. 96; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late JACINTO G. BALATERO, who died intestate on the 28th day of January, 2008 at Molugan, El Salvador City, that the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land particularly described as follows to wit; TCT NO. T-48062 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 4958B, Psd-10-045014 with a portion of Lot 4958, Cad. 237, Cag. Cad.), situated in the Barrio of Molugan, Mun. of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (576) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE in favor of FLAVIANA S. BALATERO, of legal age, widow, Filipino; DONN RAYMOND S. BALATERO, of legal age, married, Filipino and DIANA RIZZA S. BALATERO, of legal age, single, Filipino and both residents of Zone 1, Molugan, El Salvador City; herein-after referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR, that for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND (P50,000.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt in full is hereby acknowledge from the Vendee, MA. LOURDES MARIEL N. SANTOSIDAD, of legal age, single, Filipino and resident of #112 2nd Avenue Sta. Ana, Davao City, hereby CEDED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED to the aforementioned Vendee, as per Doc. No. 351; Page No. 71; Book No. 96; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO.

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Albano added: “This needs to be stop before it gets back to us. The calamities that passed must be our lesson that we must give importance to

our environment because in times, our environment may mitigate or aggravate the effects of natural calamities to our lives and properties.”

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION By: Elaine P. Tenedero Don Carlos National High School Sinangguyan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

Teaching as a profession is a gigantic role to play in the society. It is a noble task that requires putting one’s whole self to it if one,who is a teacher, would like to claim that he is successful and has done his gigantic role well. Because of the multi-tasks that are embedded in teaching, a teacher must possess the attitudes and values for him to continue with the job happily, satisfactory, enthusiastically and zestfully. Teaching as a profession does not mean teaching and facilitating only in front of the students,giving tests and giving grades. Aside from these, a teacher does many other tasks like managing the class to maintain cleanliness,orderliness and discipline, motivating students to get involved in curricular and co- curricular activities,tapping the potential of the students, remediating poorly performing students,communicating with parents about their children, monitoring the students’ attendance in school,giving advice to the students with problems, initiating projects so to help the school improve physically, linking with people in the community, taking care of school properties,persuading parents and people to extend their moral and material support to the school, writing reports, etc. Indeed,teaching is a vocation. It is a calling. For those,who have really fathomed the depths of teaching,but lack the inner drive and the right attitude towards the job, they have left and looked for other sources of living which for them are not stressful and financially rewarding. Those ,who have understood what teaching is and why God has destined them to be in this kind of work, have remained patiently and painstakingly in the name of public service and work security no matter how simple life is lived and how loaded with teaching responsibilities. To be a teacher and to stay in teaching - a job that entails sacrifice and modesty - one must have the commitment,discipline, open-mindedness and love towards the job.

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DENR-XI starts reforestation in typhoon-hit areas By Carina L Cayon

DAVAO City – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) will soon start reforesting and rehabilitating the typhoon Pablo-affected areas of Compostela Valley Province and Davao Oriental. Through the cash for work scheme, members of people’s organizations (POs) and barangays residents will be hired for a continuous period of 90 days for site preparation, hauling of seedlings and the actual tree planting. The workers shall be paid using the social mobilization fund of NGP following the minimum wage law which is presently at P301.00 per day. DENR-11 Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus E. Fragada said the cash for work scheme, under the NGP will be the source of income for some typhoon victims in the area. “Despite what happened, we will never cease from doing our best to reforest and rehabilitate the areas damaged by the typhoon and will also continue to plant

damaged plantations established from year 2009 to 2012, under the Upland Development Program and NGP covering a total area of 7,533 hectares. Replanting of these areas shall also be done using the Cash for Work Scheme, but shall be utilizing rehabilitation funds. (DENR-XI/Bing BUTUAN City - The DeCordova/arjaysfelicilda) partment of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-13) ensures that Dipterocarp species are also prioritized in the choice of species in the establishment of tree plantations. This, even as it steps up Tanleh Bldg., Abellanosa St., Cagayan de Oro City its standard requirements in all forestation sites, under a revived “timber Corridor” management setting to en“”I am very thankful sure sustainable growth of to have participated quality trees. in the Radio DENR Assistant Secretary Marlo D. Mendoza, who Broadcasting Training is also the regional execuat BusinessWeek tive director for DENR-13, Mindanao Media Center seedlings in other parts of the region to accomplish our NGP targets for 2013 with the community as our partners,” Fragada said. The NGP target for 2013 in Compostela Valley is 4,372 hectares and Davao Oriental is 4,291 hectares with a total social mobilization budget of PhP 34,652,000. Typhoon Pablo has also

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made the move during the Management Conference with the newly-designated provincial and community environment officers, here in the city on August 16, 2016. It was the first management meeting done by Mendoza, since he assumed the new post in the region, following a recent major shake-up in DENR-13 by Secretary Ramon JP Paje, June this year. “Henceforth, all plating materials that will be planted for the National Greening Progran (NGP) in all sites must either come from the

DENR accredited nurseries or seed production areas,” Mendoza pointed out. He also discouraged the practice of “pwede na or bahala na” attitude in preparing planting materials for the NGP because it only results in poor growth and low productivity. He said the ‘to all extent possible, only indigenous tree species shall be planted’ in the protection forest area, which has a total of 339,963 hectares or about 30 percent (30%) of the total land area of the region of 1,913,842 hectares. (EG/jdelpf)

DPWH-9 shares blessings with Typhoon Pablo victims By Michael Vincent D. Cajulao

ZAMBOANGA CITY, - The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 9 office (DPWH-9) cancelled their traditional Christmas party and instead used the supposed budget as assistance for the victims of typhoon Pablo last December. DPWH-9 Information Officer Ma. Carla Miñoza said Regional Director Jorge U. Sebastian, in response to the call of DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson, cancelled their Christmas party and shared their blessings with typhoon Pablo’s victims in Compostela Valley and other neighboring provinces. Miñoza quoted Sebastian saying, “The assistance extended at this time would ease the plight of the victims and make them feel that the gov-

ernment of President Benigno C. Aquino cares”. DPWH-9 Chief Administrative Officer Rose Marie R. Adjawie led the agency’s delegation to Compostela Valley bringing with them sacks of rice, canned goods, coffee, sugar, milk, noodles, blankets, water and other personal needs. The relief goods were shared by the employees as their own personal contribution. “Our assistance was given voluntarily by employees of the nine (9) District Engineering Offices and the Regional Office. We raised almost P.5 million for the victims as our way of sharing our blessings to those who are truly in need”, Miñoza said. Not done yet, DPWH-9 staff will again be going to Compostela Valley on Janu-

ary 15 to deliver 1,000 GI sheets as its commitment for the “roofing” program of the department. “This is our commitment and counterpart to helping the victims restore their homes. All DPWH regional offices in Mindanao have committed to this program”, she added. Dir. Sebastian has emphasized the importance of giving urging all his staff with the byline “GIVING IS THE NAME OF THE GAME”, pointing out the significance of generosity as a manner of gratefulness to God’s grace and blessings. Miñoza stressed that the immediate response of DPWH IX employees during the disaster is a manifestation that they are one and united in serving the public beyond the call of duty. (MVC/PIA9-ZBST)

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Thousands of relief goods, GI sheets delivered to typhoon Pablo victims By David M. Suyao

PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, - The provincial government of Agusan del Sur has already delivered 38,113 packs of food relief goods and another 24,833 G.I. sheets to typhoon Pablo victims mostly in the four municipalities in the province. The food relief packs containing five kilos of rice, 6 sachets noodles and six tins of sardines

were delivered to the most ravaged municipalities of Veruela, Sta. Josefa, Trento and Bunawan and some barangays of La Paz and Loreto where people have almost nothing to eat because their crops were totally damaged by the typhoon. “Gov. Plaza and I spent almost ever y day since December 6, 2012, two days after the typhoon hit mostly the southern part

of the province, until the other day, distributing relief goods. A day after the typhoon left, by order of Gov. Plaza, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development have already produced initial relief goods that we distributed to the most affected families while assessing the damages left by typhoon Pablo,” Vice Gov. Santiago Cane said. The provincial govern-

ment has initially distributed a total of 24,833 G.I. sheets to be used as roofs in the construction of houses for the typhoon victims in the municipalities of Bunawan with 7,200 sheets, Trento with 15,000 sheets and Barangay Sinubong in Veruela with 2,633 sheets. This initial distribution is just part of the 126,491 G. I. sheets with a total cost of P33,266,880 as computed during the meeting

of Gov. Plaza with the six mayors of the most affected municipalities in the province. The Provincial Engineering Office said totally damaged house will receive 12 G.I. sheets while partially damaged houses will receive 6 G. I. sheets. The World Food Program in partnership with the PGAS, has also distributed some 25,638 packs to 8,564 the typhoon victims

in the municipalities of Veruela, Sta. Josefa, Trento, Bunawan and Loreto, data from provincial governor’s office showed. Each pack contains nine kilos of rice and canned goods. To date, there are more than 6,000 packs of relief goods stocked at the Typhoon Pablo relief center at the covered court of the D.O. Plaza Sports Complex, ready for distribution. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

P495M water expansion project passes test ILIGAN City - The water that flows through the pipelines in the P495 million Water Expansion Project of the city has passed the standard test of the American Society for Testing of Materials. The test was used by the Iligan City Waterworks System (ICWS) Office in hydro testing conducted since December 2012 in several parts of the city. According to Project Manager Merlito Catolico, the hydro testing was conducted from Capin Funeral Homes in Camague, Tubod to the Salabao Creek at Barangay Poblacion. The next test was done last Thursday from Salabao to

the Enang’s Grill at Barangay Hinaplanon. As soon the test was completed, water was flushed out of the pipelines for disinfection within 24 hours. Pipelines were connected in Pala-o to MSU-IIT and other parts of the system. Water was allowed to flow from the Abaga Intake Dam to Sitio Merila to left side of the city in the direction of Cagayan de Oro City. Pipelines were disinfect at Rosario Heights, Barangay Tubod towards Sitio Merila of Ubaldo Laya to Barangay Abuno until Sitio Pindugangan of Barangay Tipanoy. (boy decena/arjaysfelicilda)

FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD - Kapatagan Mayor Benjie Baguio and DA Region-10 Director Lealyn Ramos, lead the launching of the newly-upgraded Donggo-an-Bagong Badian-Kahayagan-San Isidro farm-to- market road. (PIOLDN/arjaysfelicilda)

Former OFW gets Gawad Saka Award By Edgar V. dela Cruz

KORONADAL City - A former overseas Filipino worker (OFW), who ventured for nine years, as a mechanical engineer and a foreman in a steel fabrication plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was chosen 2012 Gawad Saka Awardee. After years of working abroad, since 1990, Roberto Garcia Panghulan, 52, came back to the Philippines focusing his attention on the coconut trees at his wife’s family farm in Sultan Kudarat province. The Batangas-born OFW, who is married to Lourdes Limson of Barangay Sagasa, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat and blessed with three chil-

dren, then started planting hybrid coconut alternately with the old species. “I had envisioned for these coconuts to greatly augment my family income enabling me then to send my children to school,” he said. Armed with strong determination, diligence and perseverance and an open mind, he transformed the five-hectare coconut farm productive, as he introduced more innovations to it. At first I failed, but my diligence and perseverance to knowing the methods and technology in managing the farm have paid-off. The awarding ceremony was conducted by the De-

partment of Agriculture’s Philippine Rice Research Institute at Munoz City, Cavite where Panghulan was specifically mentioned by President Aquino, in his speech delivered for him by Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, for setting an example for OFWs to emulate. At present, his farm is producing 10,000 to 13,000 pieces of coconut every three to four months. This is equivalent to P4,000 to P7,000 per harvest. He also ventured on producing coconut sugar, which he sells at P250 per kilo. The farmer-awardee maintains also maintains a

coconut and fruit seedling nursery, while practicing diversified farming (intercropping) to increase productivity and earn more income. His coconut farm were intercropped with coffee, cacao, rambutan, mangosteen, durian, kalamansi, banana and other fruit trees The Gawad Saka is given every year to recognize the exemplary contributions of farmers and fishers in attaining the government’s food security program. National winners were awarded cash, trophy and a chance to visit outstanding agricultural projects in the country. (EBdC/ACA-PIA12/ arjaysfelicilda)

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - Photo shows the multimillion pesos waste disposal facility of the Camiguin Solid Waste Sanitary Landfill Management and Research Development Project (CS2MRDP). This was launched during its 45th founding anniversary, last week. (PIA 10/ arjaysfelicilda)

PNP names new Camiguin director By Police Supt. Ronnie Francis Manuel Cariaga

CAMP Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has installed, January 8, Police Senior Supt. Wilfredo Palaci Cayat, as new officer-in-charge for the island province of Camiguin. The ceremony was attended by Police Sr. Supt. David Y. Ombao, deputy

regional director for operations, PRO-10; and Police Supt. Enrico J. Engreso, deputy fo the Regional Personnel and Human Resources Development Division. The occasion was also graced by Undersecretary Antonieto A. Gallardo of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office. (RFMC/ arjaysfelicilda)

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THINK a minute. In 1946, the United States Army showed to the public its brand new 30-ton computer called the ENIAC. All the credit for this invention was given to two men, John Mauchly and J. Eckert. But it was actually a group of six women who programmed the computer and made this complex machine work. None of those six women were recognized for their amazing work and achievement. Not until today, have historians showed this injustice and given these women the credit they earned. Sadly, throughout history women and mothers have often not been given the honor and recognition they deserve.

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst Yet the great French leader and conqueror, Napolean, said: “The future of a child is usually the work of the mother.” And history proves it! In fact, many of the greatest men and leaders of the world have proudly admitted that they became strong men because of their mothers’ teaching and example. They were proud to be “mama’s boys!”

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Some of these great men were American Presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and we could go on and on. George Washington, the first President of the United States said: “All that I am I owe to my mother…I credit all of my success in life to the moral and intellectual

training I received from her.” It’s clear throughout history that women and mothers are some of the most important, powerful people in the world. Proving true the saying: “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” Jesus Christ Himself clearly showed that women are just as important to God as men. So won’t you ask your Maker to help you see and value yourself the same way He does? Then, whether you’re a woman or a man, ask Jesus to forgive and help you change so you will start showing honor and respect to your mother, or wife, by the way you treat her. Just Think a Minute.

ebration in front of the City Hall’s administration building in Cagayan De Oro City took place. Obviously, the fanfare created a mock scenario of an election victory. Supporters of City Mayor Vicente ‘Dongkoy’ Emano were overwhelmed when the deadline for suspending elected public officials ended Friday afternoon. Rep. Benjo Benaldo, who was run- Cris Diaz ning for reelection under the Emanolead Padayon Pilipino, danced with the crowd at the tune of the popular ‘Gangnam’ beat. Padayon Pilipino leaders, barangay captains, and heads of various non-government organizations, particularly, the urban poor also shared their sentiments of support through speeches. Others sang to their heart’s content as a way of enlivening a crowd that surged like currents of warm bodies. Supporters and sympathizers of ‘Dongkoy’ Emano flocked to City Hall since Monday last week on rumors of an impending suspension order against him. Seventy barangay captains out of the city’s 80 barangays marched with their constituents towards City Hall in one of the largest movement of supporters prior to the start of election campaign this year. ‘If an election was held Friday, Emano and his ticket would certainly deliver a smashing victory,’ an onlooker was overheard. Another rally participant mused that

the gathering at City Hall served a strong message to Emano’s political opponents that the election scheduled in May, five months from now, was over. Political opponents accused Emano of ‘dereliction of duty’ when typhoon Sendong struck this trading hub in mid-December last year. Political enemies blamed Emano for the natural disaster that resulted in the death of hundreds of people and the enormous destruction of properties. They accused ‘Dongkoy’ of sleeping on his watch as typhoon ‘Sendong’ lashed its fury in that cold night of December. Although people believed that the charges against Emano would not prosper, political opponents were armed with high hopes that Malacanang might consider their distorted thoughts. Malacanang knew that to blame ‘Dongkoy’ of death and destruction in the aftermath of a natural disaster is the highest form of bigotry. What is, therefore, the motive of pursuing a case of rubbish? Adversaries in politics contended that isolation or disqualification is the only way to beat ‘Dongkoy’ in an electoral contest. However, the five-day barricade at City Hall only showed that supporters are willing to risk against all odds had the suspension order been served. Yet, it is not the time to sit on the laurels of last week’s triumphed. After all, the political enemies would always concoct anything that would incriminate ‘Dongkoy’ of claptrap cases. React crisguardian@yahoo.com

Greater hell in the hands of Filipinos

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus…” (Galatians 3:26-28, the Holy Bible). -oooGREATER HELL IN THE HANDS OF FILIPINOS: Two Filipinas who ran away from their abusive employers in Saudi Arabia have found a greater hell in the hands of Filipinos who are supposed to help, assist, and protect them from harm. A report from Migrante Middle East said the women were sexuallyharassed by a Filipino working with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio Saudi, and then ignored by DFA Saudi officials when they complained. Certainly, this is no way to treat not only Filipinas seeking help after they had been abused and molested by their foreign employers, but Filipinas who are overseas Filipino workers lionized in the Philippines, by President Aquino no less, as the new heroes of the country, without whose dollars Philippine economy would have gone under a long time ago. And yet, I am sure that nothing is going to hap-

pen in this case again, as DFA’s main office here in Manila will be concerned mainly with a cover-up of the incident to protect its reputation, and mask its own inability to really help our countrymen suffering in the hands of foreigners abroad. May God have mercy on us all, more particularly the Filipinos who have to brave separation from their families and living in foreign lands totally alien to them just to earn. -oooPROPHECY OF SUFFERINGS FOR OFWs:

Indeed, one of the lesserknown prophecies in the Bible found in the book of Deuteronomy is playing itself out among many OFWs. The prophecy says: “If you no longer listen to the Lord your God, and no long obey His commands… all of these curses will overtake you… Your sons and daughters will be given to other nations, and you shall wear out your eyes waiting for them, powerless to lift a hand…” This prophecy is contained under Deuteronomy 28:15 and 32, and it would do OFWs and their families well to read this over and over again, and know that danger, suffering and even death certainly await them when they go abroad and work. But then, while the prophecy talks about danger and death for filipinos | page 10

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The need to save First of two parts Why are banks important? Just a few weeks back, we observed National Banking Week—a special opportunity that seeks to highlight the benefits banks provide to society. National Banking Week, annually held every first week of January, enjoins all banking institutions and their branches to undertake promotional and publicity-generating activities regarding their significant role in the Filipino community, pursuant to Proclamation No. 2250 dated 10 December 1982. This year’s theme is “Masaganang Lipunan, Bunga ng Salaping Iniingatan. Mag-impok

sa Bangko.” The Financial Consumer Affairs Group (FCAG) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, in its weekly e-newsletter, stressed the need for continuing campaign efforts to highlight the importance of saving in banks. Citing the 2009 Consumer Finance Survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral’s Department of Economic Statistics, the FCAG disclosed that eight out of ten or 78.5 percent of Filipino households still do not have a bank deposit account. The survey further showed that 92.8 percent of that figure stated “the lack of money” as the primary reason for the absence of a bank account. On the other

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City TN THF MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL OF DIVORCE BY TALAQ AGREEMENT RUBANCIO D. LANOJAN JR., JOINED BY HER WIFE, MARJORIE HAYAG. Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------------/

CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-103

ORDER Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of Divorce Agreement (Talaq) filed by the petitioners thru their counsel Atty. Hernan R. Tasbalba and alleging among others: That petitioner and respondent are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on December 22, 2006 at Manila, petitioner converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam was duly Registered with this court, both of them can he served with summons and notices at c/o Atty. Hernan R. Tabalba, near MSU IIT Tihanga Hi-way Iligan City: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection and difference of religion between them resulted to their constant misunderstanding which usually end to quarrel by reason of which petitioner most often cannot observe or perform the rites of her religion; until their relationship manifested incompatibility and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for many years already since 2007, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby petitioners executed Memorandum of Agreement Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other neither minding each other’s affairs: petitioner s seek the approval of the divorce by Talaq thereby severing their marriage bond on December 22, 2006, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden, reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. Summons/ Notice was served upon respondent and subsequently the latter filed his manifestation of no objection and confirmation of the divorce by Talaq be executed against his wife, the herein petitioner. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on January 22, 2013 at 9:00 a m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City Philippines this 28th day of December, 2012 HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jan. 3, 7 & 14, 2013

hand, the remaining 7.2 percent of the households cited the following: • do not need a bank/cash account (1.7 percent); • cannot manage an account (1.5 percent); • minimum balance is too high (1.2 percent); • do not like to deal with banks/financial institutions (1 percent); and • others not specified (1.8 percent). Lastly, the BSP data revealed that households in areas outside the National Capital Region were found less inclined to open bank accounts than those residing in Metro Manila. “What people ought to realize

is that saving money in banks is way more advantageous than keeping it elsewhere such as in piggy banks, in a locked drawer or cabinet at home, or through the traditional under-the-mattress approach,” the FCAG explained. The FCAG quoted the following reasons on why banks are important from financial websites www.topbusinessfinance.com and lawschool.unm.edu: • Safety—The bank remains the safest place to keep one’s money, according to FCAG. Banks maintain high security facilities that protect a depositor’s money from theft and safeguard it from the elements and other disasters such as fire, floods and the action of rodents or insects.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSOLADATED PETITION FOR THE REGISTRATION AND CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-100 APPROVAL OF TAFWID AND DIVORCE BY TAFWID, JOE ANN C. GAMANA. Petitioners. - Versus – DANTE A. GAMAN A, Respondent x----------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of Tafwid and Divorce by Tafwid filed by the petitioner thru her counsels Atty. Ike L. Roa and Atty. Hernan R. Tasbalba and alleging among others: That petitioner and respondent are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on July 31, 2002 at Cagayan de Oro City, petitioner converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam was duly Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residence at Iligan City c/o Atty. Hernan R. Tabalba, near MSU-IIT, Tibanga Hi-way, Iligan City; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection and difference of religion between them resulted to their constant misunderstanding which usually end to quarrel by reason of which petitioner most often cannot observe or perform the rites of her religion: until their relationship manifested incompatibility and reached the point at irreconcilability and they separated for many years already since 2008, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby respondent executed irrevocable Divorce by Tafwid dated December 6, 2012, since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs. Petitioner’s seek the approval of the divorce by Tafwid thereby severing their marriage bond on July 31, 2002, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden, reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. Summons/Notice was served upon respondent and subsequently the latter filed his manifestation of no objection and confirmation of the divorce by Tafwid he executed against his wife, the herein petitioner. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on January 16, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Oder be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of December, 2012. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jan. 3, 7 & 14, 2013

Speaking Out Ignacio Bunye • Interest—Instead of letting your money “sleep” at home, the FCAG advised, deposit it in the bank where it has the potential to earn interest. The amount you get may not seem like much, but rest assured that it grows over time and adds up very quickly (the FCAG referred to this as “the power of compounding interest”). It stressed: “The earlier you start saving in the bank and if you EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased VICENTE LIM CHING, who died on December 25, 2011 in Cagayan de Oro City. That during his lifetime the deceased was the owner of a certain Motor Vehicle more particularly described as follows: MAKE : ISUZU TYPE : SPORTIVO MT PLATE NO. : KGE214 ENGINE NO. : 4JA1328558 CHASSIS NO. : PABTBR54FB2061129 Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, made and executed in the City of Cagayan de Oro by and between the following, MERLINDA TAN CHING, DARRYL MERVIC T. CHING, DENMARK T. CHING and DESIREE MAE T. CHING, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Cagayan de Oro City, Heirs of the Late VICENTE LIM CHING. THAT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the love and affection by the parties upon each other, all have agreed to WAIVE their rights over the vehicle in Favor of DARRYL MERVIC T. CHING. As per Doc. No. 266; Page No. 54; Book No. 70; Series of 2012; under Notary Public of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

MDN: JAN. 10, 14 & 21, 2013

continue putting more money in the pot, the better.” (To be continued next week) --Note: My book Central Banking for Every Juan and Maria is available at Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City. Please call 8587000, 8587004 or 8587036 to reserve your copy. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF BANK DEPOSITS OF THE LATE ISABEL ARAUNE-BONGCAWIL Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the LATE ISABEL ARAUNE-BONGCAWIL, who died on October 20, 2012, in Iligan Medical Center Hospital, Iligan City, that the said deceased left behind a Bank Time Deposit at United Coconut Planter Bank (UCPB). Aguinaldo St., Iligan City with Account No. 304090009810 and Philippine National Bank (PNB). Aguinaldo Branch, Iligan City with Savings Account No. _______; is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF BANK DEPOSITS OF THE LATE ISABEL ARAUNEBONGCAWIL, made and executed by and between the Heirs of the LATE ISABEL ARAUNE-BONGCAWIL, namely; ANTONIO U. BONGCAWILwidower, ALBERT A. BONGCAWIL, ELMER A. BONGCAWIL and LEAH A. BONGCAWIL, all of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Purok 4, Tambo, Hinaplanon, Iligan City. as Per Doc. No. 315; Page No. 63; Book No. 108; Series of 2012; under Notary Public of ATTY. LEO MONTALBAN ZARAGOZA. MDN: JAN. 3, 7 & 14, 2013

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Australia govt funding research on vegetable movement from Mindanao Two reports on the results of a research on transport issues affecting the movement of vegetables from Mindanao will soon be released. The reports contain the findings of a research titled “Transport Policy Study Promoting Efficiency and Productivity of Flow of Goods: A Focus on the Transportation Needs of Mindanao Region” funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). The published reports are expected to be available for distribution to the public early this year, according to the Philippine government-hosted Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Implemented by SEARCA headed by Director Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr., the project is part of ACIAR’s economic research on enhanced profitability of selected vegetable and fruit value chains in Southern Philippines and Australia. SEARCA reported that the findings of the micro analysis that looked into the bottlenecks in the transport system (road and port net-

works) for selected vegetables and fruits have resulted in policy directions and development approaches that would provide greater incentives for Mindanao to improve the quality and quantity of its agricultural products. The findings are also expected to bring about expansion of Mindanao’s trade to meet the perceived growing market demand within and outside the island. Started in August 2010, the transport policy study analyzed the marketing flow of selected agricultural products and the factors that contribute to the traderelated problems facing the key players in the supply chain, particularly the high cost of transportation and logistics, as they are influenced by government regulations and investment programs. “Specifically, fruits such as papaya and vegetables such as tomato and lettuce coming from Mindanao were covered in the study to focus on the importance of improving the transport infrastructure in Mindanao,” said Dr. Bessie M. Burgos, SEARCA Actg Program Head for Research and Devt..

Capitol University, represented by Dr. Amor Q. de Torres, together with ASEAN universities signed a MOA with the National Apex Development Indicators (NADI) Centre at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia, on December 20, 2012. Pictured are representatives from the University of Battambang, Cambodia,Universiti Sains Malaysia, University of Kamchaymear, Cambodia, Universityof Bengkulu, Indonesia, Chea Sim University of Kamchaymear, Cambodia. (CU photo)

Billions needed to rehab banana plantations destroyed by typhoon CLOSE to one fifth of standing bananas in Mindanao were destroyed by typhoon Pablo last month that will cost at least Php 7 billion and take up to 12 months to rehabilitate. This was contained in the brief report made this

week to the PHILEXPORT News and Features by the Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association (PBGEA) based in Davao City. The banana growers said that a total of 14,176 hectares of banana plantations,

Top Exporters recognized at the National Export Congress The Department of Trade and Industry in cooperation with the Export Development Council (EDC) and the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. recognized 32 top performing exporters per sector and 2 business support organizations for their exemplary efforts in boosting the country’s export performance. The recognition was conferred during the National Export Congress held last December 5, 2012 at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Roxas Blvd, Pasay City. The National Export Congress which is the highlight of the National Exporters' Week 2012 (December 1-7, 2012) centered on the theme “Mabuhay ka, Exporter!” in recognition of the pursuit of the country’s more than 8,000 exporters to improve

their export standards and product quality in order to maintain their competitiveness in the international trade. The top export performers are: Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc. (Semiconductor Devices), Toshiba Information Equipment (Phils) Inc. (Computer Peripherals); Astec Power Phils, Inc. (Consumer Electronics); Temic Automotive (Phils) Inc. (Automotive Electronics), Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing, Inc. (Motor

Vehicle Parts); HHIC-Phils, Inc. (Shipbuilding); Nestle Phils, Inc. (Dairy Products); Wrigley Phils, Inc. (Confectionery Products); Del Monte Phils, Inc. (Prepared/ Preserved Fruits); Profood Int’l. Corp. (Dried Fruits); Superstar Coconut Products Company, Inc. (Processed Coconut-Food); Marigold Mfg. Corp. (Mixed Seasonings & Condiments); Alter Trade Corporation (Muscovado Sugar); ED & F MAN Phils, Inc. (Refined Sugar); Philbest Canning

Corp. (Tuna); HJR Int’l Corp. (Crustaceans); Fisher Farms, Inc. (Milkfish); General Tuna Corp. (Sardines); Marcel Trading Corp. (Carrageenan); Diageo Phils, Inc. (Alcoholic Beverages); Dole Phils, Inc. (Fresh Fruits);, San Miguel Foods, Inc. (Poultry Meat); Bay Designs, Inc. (Fine Jewelry); Unijel Int’l. Trading, Inc. (Costume Jewelry); D'Luxe Bag Phils. (Handbags, Belts/Headgear & Travel Goods); Choose Your Shoes Phils, Inc. (Footwear); Hamlin Industrial

mostly located in Compostela Valley Province hardest hit by the cyclone early December. Some reports were not yet in. Hardest hit were those owned by small growers totaling 9,020 hectares plus corporate farms with 5,166 hectares of Cavendish bananas destroyed. The whole of Mindanao is host to 80,000 hectares of banana plantations, making the crop one of the country’s top fruit export, second only to pineapple. Third largest is Philippine mango. PBGEA estimated that potential revenue losses of the banana planters in terms of lost harvests for this year was put at Php 8 billion. Seen not to be delivered as a result of the typhoon this year were close to 50 million boxes of raw bananas at US $4 per box. It was a big blow to one of the few export industries that defied the global trade slowdown last year to make

up for the decline of the country’s manufactured exports for the whole of 2012 and keep Philippine total exports on the growth path in a very difficult year. Industry leaders doubted if the industry could recover fast enough to sustain double-digit growth this year. Bananas and other typhoon sensitive crops found home in Mindanao during the past century due to its reputation of being the only typhoon-free part of the country. In the past two years, however, typhoons began hitting the region, first in Northern Mindanao centered at Cagayan de Oro City and only last December, Compostela Valley. Unused to typhoons, the region saw the death of thousands of people, heavy losses of properties including homes, livestocks and crops. -- Abe P. Belena, PHILEXPORT News and Features.

Corp. (Garments); Duru's Industries Corp. (Basketworks); Geuel Handicrafts (Holiday Decors); Dedon Mfg, Inc. (Furniture), Regwill Industries Inc. (Coconut Coir), and Cargill Oil Mills Phils, Inc. (Coconut Oil). Special recognition was given to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) and the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT). According to Director Senen M. Perlada, of the Bureau of Export Trade

Promotion (BETP) and EDC, “The certificates of recognition are DTI’s way of affirming the efforts of our partner exporters in continuing to raise the quality of their products and services to maintain the country’s competitiveness in the region. It is, at the same time, our way of encouraging our partner-exporters to continue to face up to the challenges of international trade, including the continuing appreciation of the peso which may take its toll on our exporters’ price

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covered courts in barangays Maon, Amparo, Bonbon, Dankias, Golden Ribbon, Lemon, Mahay, Bading, Bobon, Nongnong, and Pagatpatan, and elementary schools in barangays Bonbon, Maon and Pagatpatan. City Vice-Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun said the evacuation centers in the 17 barangays had been previously planned and set by the city government through the CDRRMC as shelters for affected residents should disasters occur. This city suffered the most with 23 barangays inundated by continuous rains. The CDRRMC said water level at the Agusan River climbed to 3 meters above sea level last Friday which prompted it to issue Flood Alert Level 3 (Code 3) in the city and implement evacuation and relief operations along riverside and flood-prone areas. Water level has receded to 2.5 meters on Saturday, it said. Fortun said classes in pre-school, elementary and secondary levels will resume today (Monday) following Thursday’s and Friday’s suspensions because of the flashflood. In San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 125 people or 25 families were sheltered in Barangay Doña Flavia Gym, and 935 people or 187 families in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur were housed at the Poblacion Seminar House. RDRRMC-Caraga chair Blanche Gobenciong announced that all bridges and roads in Surigao del Sur particularly in the towns of Carrascal, Madrid, Lanuza, Barobo, Tagbina, Agusan del Sur in Talacogon, and San Luis are now passable. A detour bridge (Magmaman Bridge) in San Jose, Bislig City is totally damaged, she added.

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poorer because all efforts would be futile if properties acquired through hard labor will only be destroyed

by floods and other calamities,” explained Villar. To avert occurrence of this worst scenario, Villar cited the need to clean our rivers, our creeks and other bodies of water especially Manila Bay. She said the LPPCHEA, also called Freedom Island, which is accessible from the Coastal Road, is a very important area for the nearby cities of Las Pinas and Paranaque and some municipalities of Cavite to prevent flooding. “All our waters go here, said Villar who served as Las Pinas City congresswoman for three terms or nine consecutive years. She said, regularly cleaning Manila Bay of tons of garbage and other debris is in consonance with the foundation’s partnership with radio DZRH. This year’s clean-up drive has for its theme, “Makabagong Bayanihan Manila Bay Clean Up”. The Villar Foundation had inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) represented by radio station DZRH in its Manila Bay Cleanup drive. “The Villar Foundation and DZRH agree that this is not only a joint cooperative undertaking, but more importantly, it is a major public service activity that would help contribute to the promotion of a livable, healthier and ecological sustainable Manila Bay,” read the MoA. The Villar Foundation together with students and other volunteers also conduct weekly cleanups. “The more partners we work with, the better it will be for the environment,” she said. In cleaning Manila Bay, Villar was joined by at least 1,000 volunteers from schools, barangays, NGOs, socio-civic organizations, and other private individuals and groups. “We are pleased with the improvement that we are seeing at LPPCHEA. The number of truckloads of garbage that we are get-

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ting here has considerably decreased. We attribute that to our consistent cleanup efforts,” she said. Villar has been vocal about her strong support for the protection of Manila Bay. Last March 16, 2012, she filed a petition for Writ of Kalikasan against a Manila Bay reclamation project that is seen to cause catastrophic flooding in the area. The Supreme Court granted her petition and issued a writ of kalikasan on April 10. “We will continue to support campaigns or drives to protect Manila Bay and neighboring areas including LPPCHEA. Moreover, we will continue to oppose projects that will cause damage and destruction to the bay and nearby cities,” cited Villar. If carried out, the Manila Bay reclamation project that Villar is opposing is seen to cause severe flooding in numerous barangays: 11 in Parañaque, 37 in Bacoor and 17 in Las Piñas. For more details about the projects and programs of the Villar Foundation, please visit its websitewww.villarfoundation.org or follow its Twitter account www.twitter.com/VFoundationInc.

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was evacuating residents of Barangay Buhangin, Sagod told MindaNews. Sagod said they expect the water level to rise by 1.2 meters more by 11 p.m. because of the high tide. The last time the city issued a Code Red was in January 2010. But the worst flood was in February 1962 when Butuan’s streets were under 15 feet of water and in some parts, as high as 20 feet after 57 days of rain. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its 5 p.m. advisory on Thursday said the low pressure area (LPA) was estimated at 370 kilometers southeast of General Santos City as of 4 p.m. In its 11 a.m. advisory, it said the LPA earlier seen approaching east Mindanao had dissipated. Evacuation of residents in riverside barangays such as Lemon, Pigdaulan, Mahay, Buhangin, Banza, Golden Ribbon, and P-4 Obrero was ordered as early as 10 a.m.

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Classes in both public and private elementary and high schools were immediately suspended by the local government as soon as Alert Level 2 or Code Yellow was issued. Code Yellow was issued at 10 a.m. when the water level rose to 2.5 meters. All flights to and from Butuan City were immediately suspended, as well as flights to Surigao City. The city government immediately set up an emergency coordinating center inside City Hall while Father Saturnino Urios University set up its emergency relief center inside its gymnasium which will also be used to help coordinate with the rescue and relief operations. Nokie Calunsag, information officer for Green Mindanao and a resident of Barangay Baan riverside, said as early as 3 a.m. Thursday, the barangay streets were starting to flood. “The tributary of the river in Barangay Mahay started to overflow which also added to the flooding in Barangay Baan. This morning the water level was already above the knee and my mother and wife immediately evacuated to the center. The mode of transportation now is by canoe,” said Calunsag. (Erwin Mascarinas/MindaNews)

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is badly hit by typhoon Pablo in Davao del Norte and more than half of the P3.561 billion loss in agriculture covers vast banana plantations in Kapalong, there is definitely a currentmassive unemployment in the province,” speaking at the Kapehan sa PIA Friday, Tagalo said. He said an estimated 16,828 hectares planted to banana and rice were badly hit by typhoon Pablo. He also confirmed that with the huge agriculture damage, the banana industry which is the major industry in Davao del Norte is “down”. With the big damage Davao del Norte Provincial Governor Rodolfo del Rosario has given the province’s directly concerned officials to come with the exact total cost of damage of the typhoon not only in agriculture but including infrastructure and properties in order to determine how much share it could

get from the P8 billion to P10 billion calamity fund declared by the national government following typhoon Pablo. Tagalo said they (provincial officials) were given by the governor until January 15, to submit the final figures of the damage. Based on a report of the provincial government, Tagalo said infrastructure damage brought about by typhoon Pablo in Davao del Norte totaled to about P143,819,350 and funds needed for rehabilitation is about P240,822,946.00. In same report, total number of barangays affected in Davao del Norte reached 147; eight municipalities; and three cities. Number of families who evacuated posted 12,114; number of individuals who evacuated at 48,120; three injured; and one dead identified as 9-year-old Paul John Quezon of Purok 10, Villa Clementa Subdivision. Arlene Semblante, Davao del Norte Provincial Social Welfare Development Office chief said PSWDO has recommended about 43,360 as beneficiaries following typhoon Pablo. These are those with totally and partially damaged houses from about 11 municipalities. As of January 10, 2013, a total of P3,941,892.40 for food and other supplies was disbursed from Davao del Norte’s calamity fund. Semblante, said the amount represents 5 percent of the province’s calamity fund, she said. (PNA)

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from page 1 many times in the different parts of his body. After his target fell, the suspect reportedly tucked his pistol in his waist and walked casually to an accomplice waiting in a motorcycle parked nearby. The suspects fled to unknown direction, reports said. Police have yet to find out if the killing is politicallymotivated. Dulay would have been the running mate of Kabacan Mayor George Tan under the Liberal Party in the May 13 elections. The victim was pitted against Datumaido Sultan, an independent candidate. In Cotabato City, the victim’s son, Nilo Dulay, told a local radio station that he believes that politics was behind the slaying of his father. “Maybe those people who wanted to kill him are happy

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from page 6 those who will be sent abroad, it nevertheless gives what appears to be a sure-fire protection. The question to ask is this: why is the book of Deuteronomy saying that the curse of sons and daughters being given to other nations will overtake many? The answer is, because people no longer listen to God and no longer obey Him. Consequently, if OFWs want to be spared from this curse, they should start listening to God (that is, reading His Bible) and obeying His commands all over again. -oooD R I V E VS . L O O S E FIREAMS IS OK: I agree with President Aquino that there should be an intensified campaign against loose firearms. In the first place, anyone owning a gun without a license---which gun is therefore legally considered a loose firearm---is not just violating the law on illegal possession of firearms. More importantly, this person, by his ownership of a loose firearm, confirms he has motives other than good in owning the unlicensed gun. -oooRP AS A RETIREMENT HAVEN: The Philippines could have been easily listed as the world’s top---number one---retirement haven for 2013, if only its peace and order situation had been better. I mean, the Philippines is indeed a paradise among many foreigners, considering our good beach resorts, our ultra-modern cities which can already compare with the best of the world. However, the whole world knows that for many foreigners, many cities here are danger zones, because of petty crimes. Something must be done about this. -oooJOB OPENINGS AT COAST GUARD: If you have taken maritime-related courses, or have mechanical, welding and electrical skills, and you are looking for a job, try to apply now with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). PCG Spokesman Commander Armand Balilo announced that the PCG is hiring 300 men and women this year, to man 10 new patrol boats which will start operations in 2014. -oooREACTIONS? Please call me at 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com

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now,” the younger Dulay said. “My father could freely roam the town confidently because he had never received death threats nor have enemies. He enjoys mingling with town people,” he added. Authorities have launched an operation to track the suspects. Dulay was on his second term as vice mayor. (Malu Cadelina Manar and Ferdinandh Cabrera/MindaNews)

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All Set for PhotoWorld Asia 2013 on Jan 31

t’s barely three weeks to go and everything is set for PhotoWorld Asia 2013, the largest and longest-running photography trade show and convention happening on January 31-February 5. The speakers, the sponsors, the secretariat, the venues and the delegates – all are ready for the big rollout on opening day. The latest detail to be finalized is the

venue for the handson photo shoot with American professional photographer Joe McNally and the other convention speakers. FPPF Chairperson Mrs. Eduviges Y. Huang said it will be held at the Fernwood Gardens in Quezon City, a favorite wedding venue with a lush tropical garden setting. “The hands-on shoot with the guest speakers and delegates

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Olympus, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Kodak, and many others while the international photographers’ convention at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) also in Makati will have master photographers as speakers topbilled by world renowned US professional photographer Joe McNally and his first assistant Drew Gurian. Filipino masters who will share their expertise and insights with convention delegates are: Allan Razo, G-nie Arambulo, Revoli Cortez, Edwin Bacasmas, Nap Jamir II, Dan Pamintuan, Prof. Cecilia Manikan, Edwin Loyola, Jomel Gregorio, Nick Tuason, Jay Tablante and Arnel Murillo. The international photographers’ convention regularly attract hundreds of delegates from the

provinces and from neighboring ASEAN countries and the Middle East. Delegates interact personally with the convention speakers. Chairman of PhotoWorld Asia 2013 is multi-awarded lady photographer Cris Cleofas, immediate past president of Alpha Camera Club. The trade show at the Activity Center of Glorietta is open to the public for free. Vendors at the trade show traditionally offer big discounts during the event. The international photographers convention at the AIM and the hands-on photo shoot with the masters require paid registration. Delegates who come from the provinces and abroad may check-in with the AIM Hotel at discounted rates. For details and registration, please visit www.photoworldmanila. com.

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Last year, we honored Mindanao’s homegrown businesses... This year, let the Investors from outside the island who helped propel Mindanao’s economy for decades be recognized...thus,

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RATIONALE OF THE PROJECT - This is the 2nd Mindanao Business Leaders Awards, in a different category from the first one. The 1st Mindanao Business Leaders Awards was undertaken last year to give due recognition to the achievements of various Mindanao business leaders and entrepreneurs in various categories of homegrown corporate and individual business leadership achievements. - This year’s search is aimed at giving honor and recognition of excellent business leaders in the investors’s category. - BusinessWeek Mindanao as a forerunner of information on economic leadership and entrepreneurial achievements of non-Mindanaoan corporations and businessmen, deems it a part of its social responsibility to trumpet the achievements of these pillars of Mindanao’s economy, for others to emulate and thus propel an awareness for the business potential that Mindanao offers in every economic and business investment plan, whether small or great. -We are helping Mindanao achieve sustainable development of its economy through these humble efforts.

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