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Butuan launches program to convert garbage into artworks By PAT SAMONTE and JOEL PORTUGAL of Mindanao Daily News
B U T UA N C i t y – – T h e city government here has launched a project to convert garbage into works of art in a ceremony at the old Sangguniang Panlungsod building inside the city hall complex Monday. Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. formally opened the program dubbed “Ang Pagbatwa Hong Balangay from Waste to Work of Art (The Transformation of the Balangay from Waste to Work of Art)”, in a ribbon-cutting rite with City Councilor Virgilio Nery, Jr. and at-
tended by city hall’s chiefs of offices and employees. In his message, Amante said that garbage and wastes could be converted into something useful and pleasant and even displayed in homes for people to appreciate and adore like works of art. He also revealed that the city government had plans to convert waste into energy. On waste disp os a l, Amante, a physician by profession, encouraged everyone especially the teachers to instill in the minds of children the im-
portance of cleanliness by teaching them early that garbage should be put into trash bins. “By teaching our children that discipline in maintaining cleanliness at home and school is as good as keeping our community spic and span, and our country presentable to visitors, guests and tourists, we shall have served them well in that aspect.” Nery, who chairs the city council’s Committee on Health and Sanitation said the project is in convert | page 10
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CONVERTING WASTE INTO ARTWORKS PROJECT LAUNCH. Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. (right) and Councilor Virgilio Nery,Jr. cut the ceremonial ribbon during the launch of the Waste Recycling and Art program at the City Hall grounds. Photo Supplied
ZAMBOANGA City––Government troops rescued a woman and her four children following a running gun battle with kidnappers in Maigo town, officials said. Army Captain Randy Veracion, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said woman, Virginia Villacora, and her children were rescued safely in Lanao del Norte’s Maigo town, but the kidnappers managed to escape in the village of Mentering. Veracion said the saved | page 10
Save our people--with honor: bishops to govt CRISIS IN SABAH
AQUINO
Foolhardy or historical mistake? By CHERYLL D. FIEL of DavaoToday.com
DAVAO City––Saying that the President is making a “historical mistake,” various groups criticized President Benigno Aquino III for his statements regarding the Sultanate of Sulu’s bid to reclaim Sabah. During a break in the senatorial election campaign here, Wednesday, the President claimed that Sultan Jumalul Kiram’s action shows the latter’s “pansariling interes lamang at hindi ang kapakanan ng nakararami (personal interest and not the interest of the many).”
By Carolyn O. Arguillas of MindaNews.com
DAVAO City––“You may not agree with the methods used. You may not agree with the ultimate aim. You may say that the entire Sabah event was both foolhardy and also wrong. You might even suspect that there are unseen minds behind the event (but) the fact is: Filipino lives have been lost” and further bloodshed must be prevented “for the sake of life and peace,” Mindanao’s Catholic bishops said in a statement dated March 8 but released on March 9.
“Even now Filipino lives are at stake. They were lost because they believed they have a right to reclaim a naturally rich territory for which they are being paid a measly sum every year. We cannot simply let them sacrifice more lives for that mistake | page 10 cause,” the statement from
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the “Catholic Bishops of Mindanao” signed initially by 11 Mindanao bishops, and addressed “to our government leaders,” said. One of the signatories to the statement titled “Save our people – with honor,” told MindaNews they PEOPLE | page 10
‘PEACEFULLY.’ DND Secretary Voltaire Gazmin says the Aquino government wants
to resolve the Sabah crisis “peacefully” so that there will be no more casualties during an interview Friday in Davao City. About 40 civilians were reportedly massacred by Malaysian authorities Wednesday in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III has declared a unilateral ceasefire Thursday but Malaysian authorities had rejected it. Davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante
NGCP ensures reliable grid for 2013 poll IN TIME for the upcoming May elections, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) commits to the public that the country’s power grid will remain reliable and stable during the crucial political event. NGCP formed a special task force which will be responsible for the
smooth transmission of electricity and creation of contingency plans and measures during the election. According to NGCP Spokesperson, Atty. Cynthia Alabanza, NGCP’s task force will commence its operation as early as February 2013 and will work 24/7 from May 10 to 17, 2013,
covering the date of the election which is May 13. “NGCP creates a task force every election season to guarantee uninterrupted power transmission, and this election will be no different. Part of the task force’s mandate is poll | page 10
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Recruitment army candidate soldiers DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late Caridad Chan Madarieta, and Antonio Madarieta, who likewise the legitimate daughter of late Catalino Chan, who all died long time ago at Mambajao, Camiguin and at the time of their death, they left several parcels of land including these six parcels of land described as follows: 1.) A parcel of land located at Naasag, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered under tax decl. No. 1013133, denominated as Lot No. 2 (8975), with an area of 3,810 sq.m. 2.) A parcel of land located at Naasag, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered under Tax Decl. No. 1012745, denominated as Lot No.8932-A, containing an area of 6,008 sq.m., 3.) A parcel of land located at Baylao, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered under Tax Decl. No. G- 007888, under Lot No. 7858, P- 13739, with an area of 3,010 sq.m., in the name of Antonio; 4.) A parcel of land located at Tagdo, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered under Tax Decl. No. G-014081, denominated as Lot No. 5774, containing an area of 4,350 sq.m. (Adjudicated share of Caridad Chan Madarieta), embraced with OCT NO. P-16094; 5.) A parcel of land located at Bug-ong, Mambasjaso, Camiguin coveres under Tax Decl. No. 710893 denominated as Lot No. 4937, containing an area of 5,814 sq.m. (adjudicated share of Caridad Chan Madarieta); 6.) A parcel of land located at upper Bug-ong, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered under Tax Decl. No. 711023, denominated as Lot No. 4989, containing an area of 1,836 sq.m., still in the name of Antonio Madarieta; is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION, made and executed by; VIRGENCITA MADARIETA CORTEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Mambajao, Camihuin, herein referred to as heir; MILAGROSA MADARIETA LAO, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Mambajao Camiguin, herein referred to as heir; ANTONIO CHAN MADARIETA, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Mambajao Camiguin, herein referred to as heir; MARIA CARMELA MADARIETA, of legal age, Filipino, single and resident of Mambajao, Camiguin, herein referred to as heir; that the above mentioned PARTIES hereby agree to PARTITION all the properties left by their parent. As per Doc. No. 350; Page No. 79; Book No; 75; Series of 2013, under Notary Public of Atty. Vito M. Carillo. MDN: March 11, 18 & 25, 2013
CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City––The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division starts accepting the processing of applicants for Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) for first quarter of 2013 on March 15, 2013, an army official said Friday. Lt. Col. Eugenio Julio Osias IV, spokesperson of the army’s 4th ID, said that the Philippine Army allocates a quota of 100 candidate soldiers for the Fourth Infantry Division
this year. He said applicants should have, at least, 72 units in college while secondary or high school graduates should submit certification from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for completion of special skills needed in the military service. Ages of interested applicants should be from 18 to 26 years old on the start of the training, 5 feet
in height for both male and female, must be mentally and physically fit with no pending case in any court. Osias said that applicants should bring clearances from the city mayor, regional trial court, National Bureau of Investigation, certificate of residency for a least 10 years in their places of origin. Those who will qualify on the pre-processing conducted in the above mentioned venues will be advised to proceed here at
Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City to undergo the next stages of processing of applicants, he said. Qualified applicants would undergo Candidate Soldier Course to be handled by the 4th Division Training Unit (4DTU) at Battalion Retraining Facility, Kibaritan, Brgy Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. While on training candidate soldiers would receive pay and allowances at gross P14,205.00 per month. When
enlisted, a rank of private would have a monthly salary of P20,404.00 with insurance and health care benefits, housing privileges, job security, and other opportunities for advancement here and abroad. Osias encouraged able bodied individuals to take advantage of the opportunity of becoming a member of the regular force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines including the opportunity to serve the country. CD
Aid to Indahag Farmers. Congressman Rufus Rodriguez, 9th from L, gives checks worth P2,000 each from his funds to 120 farmers from Barangay Balubal whose crops line corn, banana and coconut and livestock were destroyed by typhoon Pablo totaling P240,000. He also requested additional financial assistance from DA Secretary Proceso Alcala. With the congressman are Balubal Barangay Kagawads Vivian Malingin, Primitivo Alconde, Mariniano Malingin and Richard Razalo.
PNP boss inspects police HQ in Oro CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Police Director General Alan Purisima inspected the newly constructed P7 million police headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City during an inspection tour of the regional PNP command here on Friday. Police Supt. Ronnie Car-
iaga, spokesperson of the PNP regional office here said Purisima inspected the newly constructed Cagayan de Oro City Police Headquarters along Hayes Street Friday afternoon. The PNP constructed EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE
a new police headquarters costing P7 million at the vacant public lot along Hayes Street that erstwhile served as the city’s major cemetery. The old cemetery was inspects | page 10
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late PAULINO EDURIA, who died on May 13, 2003, at Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City. That the deceased has left a real property situated at Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City more particularly described as follows; “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 40, Case I, Plsm-1098 situated in the Barrio of Balubal, City of Cagayan de Oro, Containing an area of 9,800 SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by O.C.T. P-4319, is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE made and entered into by and among WILMA N. EDURIA, MIRASOL N. EDURIA and MERALYN N. EDURIA, all of legal age, widow and single, Filipino and residents of Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, hereinafter referred to as HEIRS-VENDORS. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ONLY (Php100,000.00), Philippine currency, in hand paid and receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, WE, HEIRSVENDORS, do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and DELIVER in favor of GREENFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. a domestic corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Philippines, with principal office located at Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City, represented by its President, JOLLY AIAN S. AGUAVIVA, hereinafter referred to as VENDEE, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (1,555) square meters, more or less.” as per Doc. No. 274; Page No. 56; Book No. 127; Series of 2013, under Notary Public of ATTY. ELIZER C. FLORES
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late MAXIMO ACTUB, who died on _________ at Opol, Misamis Oriental, the place of his residence. That the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land, described as follows, TCT NO. T-38134, LOT: 4958-F, PSD-10045014, PORTION OF LOT: 4958, Cad 237 Cag. Cad., AS SURVEYED FOR: ENCARNA J. ACTUB and MAXIMO ACTUB et. al, LAND USE: corn land, LOCATION: Molugan, El Salvador, Mis. Or., AREA: EIGHT THOUSAND TWENTY SEVEN (8,027) SQ.M. is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered into by and among; ENCARNA J. ACTUB, of legal age, widow, Filipino and resident of Opol, Misamis Oriental; JIMMY J. ACTUB, MAXIMO J. ACTUB, JOHNNY J. ACTUB, all of legal age, Filipino, married and residents of Opol, Misamis Oriental; and LEVE J. ACTUB, of legal age, Filipino, single and also a resident of Opol, Misamis Oriental, herein-after referred to as the HEIRS-VENDORS. That for and in consideration of the sum of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND (P600,000.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt in full is hereby acknowledged from the Vendees, SPS. MANUEL V. BETITO and NENA B. BETITO, both of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Zone 1, Molugan, Misamis Oriental, hereby CEDE, SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY a portion of the above-described property with a total area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, as per Doc. No. 27; Page No. 6; Book No. 97; Series of 2013, under Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO.
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PROFILING THE POOR Photo shows DSWD-13 Director Minda B. Brigoli stressing a point during the ‘Regional Profile of
the Poor’ orientation. Participated in by DSWD staff, sectoral organization presidents and ABSNET cluster heads.
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Spearheaded by the agency’s National Household Targeting Unit, the activity was held February 25, this year. (Photo supplied/asf)
Social welfare department holds profiling orientation By Maria Cecilia N. Sosas
BUTUAN City - The National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTSPR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Caraga Region conducted an orientation on the ‘Regional Profile of the Poor’ to the presidents of sectoral groups, ABSNET cluster presidents and the staff of DSWD Caraga, February 25, 2013 at the DSWD Conference Hall, This city. DSWD Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli said
the orientation was grounded on the “Sigurado, Kumpleto, Totoo” data provided by the NHTS-PR. The orientation served as tool to strengthen the partnership with the sectoral groups in implementing various social protection programs of the Department. Regional Field Coordinator Therese Margarette C. Babanto facilitated the discussion on the contents of the profile, such as the regional data on older persons, children, youth, women and persons with disability. (MCNS/asf )
Agusan del Sur receives ‘Coseram’ program By David M. Suyao
AGUSAN del Sur––This province became one of the recipients of the Conflict Sensitive Resources and Asset Management (Coseram) program that supports an integrated approach of poverty reduction and peace building in Caraga Region. Started in October last year, the joint program of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Philippine government will end on June 2014 with German contributing EUR 1,750,000, through the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). According to Dirk Euler, German representative of Coseram, the program will adapt indigenous knowledge and practice recognized and used for the conservation of biodiversity and are oriented towards a peaceful and sustainable governance of the natural resources in the Agusan Marsh. “The reason for this is because Agusan Marsh has gained an of-
The official further said they ficial status through Presidential Proclamation No. 913 and has will be focusing on the conservabeen named the Agusan Marsh tion and protection of Agusan Wildlife Sanctuary,” Euler said. Marsh, and will partner with
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the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
in planning that will focus on capacity development on the individual and also on constitutional and organizational level. “It will support the intersectoral dialogue and cooperation processes to strengthen and enhance the political and legal framework conditions for a culture and conflict sensitive use of indigenous practices for biodiversity conservation,” he said. Presently, Coseram supports in participatory land use planning and rationalization of different plans that contributes to the efforts in conservation and enhancement of the management of protected areas. According to Euler, after initial community organizing to be undertaken by the NCIP, he and his non-government organization counterpart represented by Mae Carla Sharon Buico will frequently visit the areas covered by the Coseram in order that implementation be seriously implemented and monitored. (DMS-PIA 13, Agusan del Sur/ asf )
LGU taps schoolchildren for greening program By Danilo E. Doguiles
KORONADAL City––South Cotabato’s provincial government is enlisting schoolchildren in its activities for the re-greening of the upland areas. Engr. Siegfred Flaviano, acting chief of the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) said they have devised a scheme where schoolchildren could help in the reforestation program in the provinces’ Upper Valley area and receive school supplies in return. The initiative will be implemented in cooperation with schools, private groups and industries that have adopted the provincial government’s tree-growing efforts.
Under the program, Flaviano explained, pupils in Grades 4 to 6 will be encouraged to participate in tree-growing activities. “For at least ten trees that they will plant -- and successfully grow -- these schoolchildren will receive incentives in the form of notebooks, papers, pencils, pens and other school supplies,” he said. Seedlings for the project will be provided by the PEMO, so that the children’s responsibility will only be to plant the trees and make sure that these won’t wither and die. “In a way, we educate the children how to care for the environment,” he said. Flaviano added that a project coordinator will monitor the number of trees planted
as well as count the number of trees that have successfully grown after about a year; the number of live trees will be used as basis for the corresponding number of school supplies that a child could receive. Distribution of incentives will be done at the beginning of the next school year such that those who planted trees while they were still in Grade 4 will receive their reward school supplies when they enter Grade 5. Those in Grade 6 will receive their incentives before graduation. Initial co-operators of the project include elementary schools in villages of T’boli town such as those in Kematu, Salacafe, and Lamhako, as well as the T’boli National High School. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12/asf)
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An active community leader, a good mother Editor’s Note: The story below is the continuation of our threepart series on the death of a community leader in Davao City, the first-part of which was published on March 7 on page 3. By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA of DavaoToday.com
Second of three-part series that there had been threats to Jose’s life before. “She was branded by one Jose is a first councilor of their village for Cafgu member, a certain two years, and a leader of Ramos, that she is a supBayan Muna partylist in porter of the New People’s the area. One of those vic- Army (NPA),” Marivic said, timized by typhoon Pablo, adding that Ramos has been Jose was among the leaders even telling residents that of Barug Katawhan which Jose was involved in an launched a series of protest armed encounter in sitio actions to demand govern- (sub-village) Blackstone in ment action on their plight. Binondo, and that she was Husband, Danilo, said hosting the rebels. Daniel, also recall of an he could think of no other motive on the killing of his incident between Ramos wife but her involvement in and Jose. “She told me the series of protest actions that there was one time when Ramos was drunk of Pablo survivors. The latest protest action and intentionally pushed was held last week in Davao a burning cigarette on her City where over 5,000 angry hand,” Danilo said, adding Pablo victims stormed the that Ramos was circulating regional office of the De- rumors after this, telling the partment of Social Welfare people that “your kagawad and Development (DSWD) will not last long.” Jose has been a village and brought out the relief goods to the streets. Po- councilwoman for two terms lice violently dispersed the winning the first post each protest and took back the time. “She helps everybody, even her enemies,” Marivic relief goods. “She was in the bar- said. According to Marivic, ricade. That is the only reason that we could think there were soldiers around of. She has been to Davao their neighborhood last many times to check on Saturday, one of them even our daughter but nothing approached one of their bad happened to her, only neighbors saying, “kanang inyong kagawad dili na this,” Danilo said. However, both Daniel magdugay (this councilor and niece Marivic knew of yours will not last long).”
GRIEVING FOR THEIR SLAIN MOTHER. The daughters of slain Barug Katawhan leader Cristina Jose
cry in sorrow on their mother’s coffin Tuesday in Poblacion village, Baganga town, Davao Oriental. Jose was shot to death Monday by three motorcycle-riding men while she was on her way to Davao City. Her family said she was killed for defending the Pablo victims’ rights and interests. Davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante
Jose, Marivic said, was also monitored while attending the recent camp-out of Pablo victims in Davao City. “She had told me of a soldier, whom she recognized as a member of the 67th Infantry Battalion, but was wearing a police uniform at the rally outside the DSWD office in Davao City, who approached her, telling, “Uy
kagawad naa man lagi ka dinhi. (Councilor, I didn’t know you’re here).” “There is no doubt in my mind that they are the ones responsible for this,” Marivic said. Jose’s older sister, Raquel, said she could not think of anybody else doing this to her sister. “She is a good person,” Raquel said.
March is Rabies Awareness Month By PAT SAMONTE of Mindanao Daily News
BUTUAN City––To focus public consciousness on rabies as a fatal disease, March of every year has been celebrated in the Philippines as Rabies Awareness Month. According to the Department of Health, rabies remains a public health problem in the country. From 1987-1997, the annual incidence of rabies ranged from five to nine cases per million population. Some 300 to 600 Filipinos die of
rabies every year, it said. Center for Health Development in Caraga Regional Director Ariel Valencia revealed that in Region 13, nine died of rabies in 2011 and three in 2012. He said the decline is attributed to: -the increased awareness among the public on where and when to seek medical treatment; -the establishment of Animal Bite Treatment centers in strategic areas in the region; -trained doctors and nurses in the ABT centers
and good referral system; -DOH’s intensive advocacy on responsible pet ownership; -DOH’s close collaboration with partner agencies; -strong support of local governments; -enforcement of Republic Act 9482 or Anti-Rabies Act of 2007; and -the Department of Agriculture’s strengthening of its massive dog vaccination activities. This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Working together for a
DENR promotes Misoc town as eco-tourism site
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 10 supports the local government of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental in promoting Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape (BPLS) as an eco-tourism site. Located in barangays Tugas, Misom, Sinian and Landing, the 299.9 hectare protected area thrives with 21 species of mangroves with Bakauan dominant in the said area. It has a 75 hectare marine sanctuary promotes | page 11
Rabies-Free Philippines: Register and Vaccinate your Dog.” Valencia said the DOH through its Centers for Health Development, provides technical assistance, logistics and health promotion activities to local governments, partner agencies and the community to ensure full implementation of the law especially on responsible pet ownership. The department aims to eliminate rabies and declare the Philippines rabies-free by 2020.
Baliangao’s pride. Baliangao
Protected Landscape and Seascape in Misamis Occidental has a total area of 299.9 hectares with a 75-hectare marine sanctuary. Mangrove forests abound in the area.
Cristina is the seventh child among 11 siblings. Her other daughter, “D,” a 17-year-old student in Davao City remembers her mother as a “good person and one who finds ways to provide for the family even if she had to borrow from someone.” They were supposed to be planning her 18th
birthday this coming April, where her mother committed a feast which both were excited about. Jose left behind three children who are still going to school. “She is a hardworking wife. This house was built out of her effort. Even finding ways to send our children to school was her idea, I only helped,” Danilo said.
Cagayan de Oro public markets earn P3.3 million
CAGAYAN de Oro City––The city government collected some P3.3 million rental and business permit fees in five major public markets here for the month of February this year. Acting City Treasurer for Operations Melchie D. Malazarte said on Friday that revenue collections came from the city’s public markets in Carmen, Cogon, Agora, Puerto, and the westbound terminal public market of Bulua. Topping in the revenue collection was the public market in Carmen with a collection of P949,000 million followed by the combined collection of Cogon and Agora Markets totalling generated P1,730,322.96 from Feb. 10 to 23. Malazarte said that the Puerto Market chalked up P72,918.95 during the same period while the westbound terminal public market in Bulua collected P 551,000.00 from Feb. 24 to 28 this year. She said taxpayers in these areas availed of the extension on deadline of paying business permits and rentals to March 15, 2013 without paying surcharge. Malazarte said the extension of deadline of paying business permits and rental fees of all public markets here was in accordance to an approved City Ordinance No. 12535-2013.CD
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THINK a minute. Almost everybody has heard the true saying: “It is more blessed to give than receive.” We even like to quote it. But do we really believe it? Or do we prefer to live by the saying: “Get all you can before your neighbor gets it.” Imagine you found a great fishing spot. And someone told you to keep this secret to yourself so you would always have plenty of fish. But instead, you told all of your friends. Later, you actually ended up with many more fish than what you yourself had caught, because the people you shared your secret with kept giving you
Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst fish every day. Giving is like a force or energy that not only helps other people, but it brings back more for the person who gives. It’s a natural law of giving which we all must learn. You see, when we choose not to give to others, we actually stop the circulation of blessing flowing back in our direction. Our self-centeredness
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clogs up the pipes so we cannot receive blessings from God. So the way to get the flow going again is to start give. Be generous! Tip your waitress that extra dollar. If you’re poor, then give to someone who is even poorer than you are. Jesus Christ taught and showed that the secret to
success and real prosperity is to give away what you have. Then, the blessings can flow back to you. It’s simply one of His laws of living that always works. Best of all, you have the priceless joy and satisfaction of knowing you helped make other lives happier and better. But if you want that kind of life and success, you must first give your life to Jesus. When you let Jesus lead your life everyday, He’ll start showing you how to give and live His way. It’s the only way you can find the lasting success and satisfaction He created you to enjoy. Just Think a Minute.
the best bet for Congress in Misamis Oriental’s second district remains elusive these days. The names of Antonio P. Clinging and Juliet Uy, both independent candidates, are reportedly closing in as possible bets. However, winning for an elective position as an independent candidate is an uphill battle. The lack of machinery and the denial of having “watchers” during Cris Diaz the canvassing of votes are among the handicaps of independent candidates. Anyway, that was as far as independent candidates were concerned. What about regular party candidates? Jun Baculio of UNA and Jess Jardin of the Liberal Party (LP) were two major party candidates who were racing the district’s lone congressional post. However, as the regular campaign period nears the weaknesses of these candidates also gradually surfaced. Although he served as the district’s Congressman for three consecutive terms ( that is equal to nine years), Jun Baculio’s performance remained low and his popularity as a congressional bet continue to go down the drain. The people in the second district said Baculio’s performance was dismal. There were insinuations that greedy people who are dragging Baculio to the hell of defeat surround him, too. They said people in the second district were not happy with Baculio’s performance then and now. A rattled politician – after losing two consecutive elections – Baculio now tries to hang on with UNA.
UNA coalesced with Padayon Pilipino, an influential regional political party. Baculio successfully worked his way in into Padayon Pilipino, which had been his political adversary in past two elections. The first was when Baculio ran for governor in 2007 while his son Rex ran in tandem for Congress. Father and son fought against then incumbent Congressman Bambi Emano, the heir apparent to the Padayon Pilipino political throne. What made that electoral fracas significant was that Baculio fought against the Emano-led Padayon Pilipino political party – the political organization that helped Baculio won the congressional seat in 1998. Once again, Baculio comes back to Padayon Pilipino in this year’s midterm election hoping to regain lost political ground. The scenario, however, is different. People lost trust with Baculio apart from questioning the latter’s political credibility. They said that the May elections this year would put an end to Baculio’s political career. Although the statement is speculative, the truth would always prove itself. How are you Jesse Jardin? It seems talking about the Liberal Party no longer interests anyone in Misamis Oriental and elsewhere. It is unfortunate that although an administration political party, LP party is not gaining headway in Misamis Oriental. Jardin should blame the incumbent governor who is running for Mayor in Cagayan de Oro City. Norris Babiera, LP’s standard-bearer in the province had been complaining for lack of logistics. The situation exacerbates, as town mayors under the LP ticket are demanding support, too. Goodbye, Jardin. Goodbye, Babiera. React crisguardian@yahoo.com
Of class reunions and missions in life
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage---with great patience and careful instruction…” (2 Timothy 4:1-2, the Holy Bible). -oooOF CLASS REUNIONS AND MISSIONS IN LIFE: It was, as it was billed a year before, a grand 2013 reunion alright, a memorable night filled not only with good clean fun, great food, and a festive and jolly atmosphere among long lost friends and classmates topped with surprisingly good music, going along with flowing and seemingly unstoppable drinks.
Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio But, even as everybody enjoyed the affair, all agreed it was grand, principally because of a sense of accomplishment that, en route to its 40th year anniversary after graduation, the members of the High School Class 1973 of Nicanor Reyes Memorial Colleges (NRMC) of Paniqui, Tarlac, are fulfilling with aplomb a new-found mission of helping the poor and the underprivileged cope up with the difficulties of life, through various socio-civic projects. And, those who managed to make it to that 40th year
anniversary last Saturday, March 09, 2013 at the Cesar’s Greehouse in Estacion, Paniqui, Tarlac, cemented their renewed acquaintance and camaraderie with their high school classmates and friends of old with a vow to henceforth dedicate themselves more in the service of God in their daily lives, to thank him for the blessings that He has bestowed on them through the years. -oooCONGRATULATIONS TO NRMC HS CLASS OF 1973: Congratulations are therefore in order for all
those who came, especially the “Balikbayans”---Mayumi Castro from Daly City, USA, Elenita Gaculais and Douglas Valix from Australia, and overseas Filipino workers Edna Pagaling and Widem Diaz, and our teachers who came despite their advanced ages---Mr. Esteban Santos, Mrs. Remedios Ochinang, Mrs. Jesusa B. Miguel, Mrs. Zenaida Soria, and Mrs. Isabelita Austria and husband, Rodolfo (who gifted me with two pictures showing me as the president of the freshman student government). I am also congratulating the current officers of the group for their superb sacrifices and meticulous preparations that led to a very successful reunion, led by President Dr. Rowena Abubo Bautista, and, among others, Edgar Guiang, Elena Ferrer, Yolanda LIFE | page 11
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We need visionaries in the comelec
THE Comelec needs to initiate vision in their campaign to address the priority issues to educate voters about elections. The tedious and apparent strategy to police violations by candidates should be relegated to the police units be it for the MMDA, the PNP and or the even the Barangays and village home owner associations. The Comelec need not go after campaign spending other than Harry Tambuatco require media to be strict in monitoring expenses and submit to the BIR no less an audited report as required by law and should these agencies not follow to the letter for the duration of the campaign period, report them to the executive and the judiciary to suffer its consequences. But instead there is talk or reprimand for color coding on TV appearances. There is talk of poster sizes disregarding the content of the message of the posters (with reference to the Church; which is correctly positioned by the way as to team Patay and team Buhay). If only the Comelec would address the constitutional issues like dynasties, equal opportunity towards public service, auditing the performance and promises of failed leaders who persist in their fiefdoms. Another issue would be the unregulated media TV spending where all the monies go. A significant portion of the candidates expenses especially for national positions are spent on the two giant networks amounting to billions. Can you imagine how these candidates will make every effort to get back what they call investment or
what we call expense. We have a government TV channel that is nationwide that has close to no content. Should we utilize this Network we can limit the TV spending if not restrict it all together and instead provide for free the candidates platforms and messages months on end before the election to generate the awareness and promises of politicians at the same time equalizing the playing field for the poorer candidates. This way there will be less if no significant expense these candidates will try and retrieve while in office. The Comelec can also address corruption and the traditional politicians who have lorded for decades who by the way many of whom have pending criminal and civil cases in courts. As for those who have records for violations they should be automatically disqualified but no, instead they are recruited into the commission and given more authority. There is a dire need to educate voters be it for the flunky machines we are about to undertake and with priority the agenda of politicians. Legislators should ideally promote specifically what it is they propose to legislate other than the usual better education, health and security which is synonymous to the administrative positions. There is a need to up grade the moral standing of candidates the Comelec can begin to address. Candidates should stand to be leading examples for good not with reputations for being ex-convicts, killers, corruptors, gamblers, womanizers, etc. Need more be said? Then there is the issue of competent commissioners who should be required to be IT experts and not necessarily lawyers.
Reaching out to the unbanked and under-banked
Financial inclusion has become one of the top advocacies of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) over the last decade. Financi a l inclusion means that the BSP, through its enabling and empowering policies, wants more Filipinos—who are currently classified as unbanked or under-banked—to have access to banking services. The BSP believes that economic growth will not be meaningful if this significant segment of our population is not given the opportunity to participate in, and to benefit from, economic development. According to Pia Bernadette Roman Tayag, head of the BSP Inclusive Finance Advocacy Staff (IFAS), the Philippine banking system is a strong and stable one. However, she pointed out, the challenge of increasing access to financial services remains daunting. “Aside from the lack of banks in a large percentage of the country’s municipalities (37% have no banking office), concentration of banking services are generally biased toward higher income areas leaving much of the low income areas significantly underserved,” Tayag said.
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A strong and stable banking system can be more meaningful if it services the needs of majority of the population.’
For example, more than 40% of the country’s deposit accounts are found in the National Capital Region. In addition, the 2009 Consumer Finance Survey revealed that only 2 out of 10 households have access to simple deposit accounts. To address this issue, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has taken deliberate steps to build a more inclusive financial system that is responsive to the needs of the Filipino people— especially those who are underserved and “unserved.” “A strong and stable banking system can be more meaningful if it services the needs of majority of
the population,” Tayag said. The BSP’s initial foray into financial inclusion involved the creation of an enabling policy and regulatory environment for sustainable microfinance to flourish in the banking system. This provided a framework and opportunity for our banks to service the needs of millions of our country’s unbanked yet bankable micro entrepreneurs. As of September 2012, over 180 banks have been serving over a million micro entrepreneurs with an outstanding loan portfolio of P7.9 billion and an equally impressive savings portfolio
of P4.2 billion. The BSP’s regulations, which have since then expanded the range of microfinance products (i.e. micro housing, micro insurance, micro deposits), have also made the banks more responsive to the needs of their clients. “We have also created the necessary space that has allowed continuous innovations in business models and the use of technology-driven process improvements (i.e. e-money, mobile banking) which hold the promise of reaching more of the unserved markets at lower costs and higher efficiencies,” Tayag said. In the latest Economist Intelligence Unit Survey of Microfinance Business Environments of over 50 countries, the Philippines has been named—for the fourth year in a row—as having the best policy and regulatory environment for microfinance in the world. In addition, a Steering Committee on Inclusive Finance was created in February 2012 with the BSP Governor as Chair—a clear indication of the high priority given to financial inclusion and a recognition that is a key strategic unbanked | page 11
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Schistosomiasis
WHILE on my way out of the hospital, I met a patient from years back. We got into “kamustahan” and I inquired how she is and I was happy to know that, with her religious follow up with her attending physician and the intake of her medications, she feels better and has not experienced the recurrence of her symptoms. This particular patient was referred to me for a rectal tissue imprint reading. She complained of abdominal pain and the occasional finding of blood in her stools. I gave out the diagnosis of positive for schistosoma ova. Schistosomiasis is not yet eliminated from the roster of diseases in our country. As a matter of fact, it ranks third after Tuberculosis and Malaria. According to the National Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Schistosomiasis is endemic in 28 of the 79 provinces. Thus, a history of travel to an endemic area plays a major role in making Schistosomiasis part of the working clinical impression. For the past 20 years of my practice, the patients who get positive during a Laboratory examination, whether it be a tissue biopsy that happens to be an incidental finding only (when a specimen is submitted for something else), a rectal imprint with specific requests for a look out for the eggs, or during a routine stool or urine tests, are actually patients that either live or have travelled to an endemic area. Thus, a very thorough history taking and a complete physical examination play a major role in arriving at a correct diagnosis. Schistosomiasis is caused by a parasite. The importance of an Informed consent, an active participation and cooperation in one’s treatment cannot be underestimated in the success or failure of the chosen modality....
Over population or mismanagement Pointers of Hidden Gate
Tom Arguelles Caballero MANY people believe the ballooning of population causes the economic problems of today. More people more needs, more problems leads to poverty and poor living conditions result in debts, more debts and still more debts. Some however believe that bad management and greed cause poverty. I believe that latter. In Genesis 1:28, we read, “And God blessed them,
and God said unto them. Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the flow of the air and over every living thing that move upon the earth”. It is obvious that the earth and the whole physical universe were created specifically sustain human life. Lights, plan, plants, OVER | page 11
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 Republic Act No. 9048 and Republic Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that RICHELLE INDOSO PASCUAL has filed in this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “NICHELLE” to “RICHELLE” and Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Child’s Gender under the entry of “SEX” from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NICHELLE INDOSO bearing Local Civil Registry No. 1977-247-D who was born on 18 April 1977 at the Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Bernabela Ambrona and Narciso Indoso. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 21,2013.
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Pioneer Mindanao CATV operator first to offer VOB By Mike Baños of Mindanao Daily News
CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Mindanao’s pioneer cable television company marks another milestone by being the first to over “Voice Over Broadband” (VOB) service in the island. “VOB enables the deliver y of an integrated voice service with cableInternet and/or cable TV subscription,” said Engr. Elpidio M. Paras, president and chief executive officer of Parasat Cable TV, Inc., the first cable television (CATV) company in Mindanao during the product launch held March 8 at a local restaurant. “ This means that voice, internet and cable TV will pass through a
sing le connec t ion and s u b s c r i b e r s c a n av a i l of one bundled ser vice package instead of three separate subscriptions.” Parasat has partnered with Bayan Telecommunications Inc. (Bayan) for the voice service feature and will initially be offering the “Triple Play” package in Cagayan de Oro and eventually to all its other service areas. Mr. Paras said the new service does not involve the installation of any new cables for their existing Parasat CATV and Cable 21 internet subscribers except the special modems with voice por ts and can be activated immediately. All three services can also be operated simu lt ane ously by t he
Tr iple Play subs cr ib er w it h out a ny d e g r a d a tion of any of the three services, he added. “A l l c a l l s t o B ay a n Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s 200,000 existing subscribers nationwide are free,” said Mikhail Rio P. Villacin, sales head-Mindanao who represented Bayan at the launch. “Callers will also be able to call subscribers of other land line systems since interconnection is mandated by law.” Parasat began offeri ng C AT V s e r v i c e s i n Cagayan de Oro City in 2000 and now serves the adjacent municipalities of Opol, Tagoloan, Balingasag, Villanueva, Jasaan in Misamis Oriental. It also has affiliates in the
cities of Malaybalay, Valencia and Don Carlos, Bukidnon and San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. It is one of the remaining independent CATV companies following the consolidation of the industr y into some big players and medium-sized independent operators. Parasat had its humble beginnings in 1976 as an electronics retail store and repair shop known as Paras Electro-Industrial Systems. It offered customized music cassette tape recording and video (betamax) rentals, and specialized in the installation of high-end sound systems for discotheques which were then in vogue li ke Mind anao Hotel’s Salamin and Alta Tierra
in Cagayan de Oro, Hotel del Rio in Iloilo and Xenon disco in Davao. Paras Electro also pioneered the installation of widescreen TV screens in fast foods and restaurants which were hooked up to video cassette recorders and satellite television featuring NBA Basketball and world boxing mega matches. In 1 9 8 5 , M r. Pa r a s st ar ted manufac tur ing satellite dishes and television receive only (TVRO) systems which became an unwitting player in Philippine history when it beamed the 1986 EDSA Revolution and the 1990 Gulf War live to the living rooms of Kagay-anons via the then fledgling Cable News Network, now better known as CNN. But it was in 1989 when Executive Order 205 deregulating the cable TV industry was signed by Pres. Corazon Aquino that business really took
off as CATV operators all over the countr y made a b e e l i n e t o Pa r a s at’s humble of f ice in Cr uz Taal Street to order their TVRO systems. In 1991, Paras established Parasat Cable TV, Inc. as the first ever CATV system in Mindanao. With an initial investment of P200, 000 and less than 10 employees, its headend was the backyard of the Paras residence in Villa Ernesto Subdivision in Gu s a . Wit h a n i n it i a l offering of 12 channels, the service was first offered to their neighbors in the subdivision. Today, Parasat Cable continues to grow and has given birth to diversified i nte re st s i n a dve ntu re sports (Dahilayan Adventure Park/Great White Water Tours), coffee shop (Coffee Works), salon and spa (Vanity Works and Ban Sabai), call center/ BPO ( Arriba Telecontact and Paramedix Inc.
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connection with the local government’s Clean Ground Zero Waste Program” launched on September 11. 2011. The waste conversion program aims to achieve social transformation towards from page 1 did not address it to economic improvement through proper garbage anyone specific because it segregation and recycling. is not only for President Aquino but for his Cabinet, Senators and other governfrom page 1 ment officials. The Bishops said governvictims were seized by five gunmen Thursday ment leaders “can do more morning in their house in than just tell them to get out,” apparently referring to Inoma village. “A hasty pursuit opera- the followers of Sultan Jamtion and aided with the sup- alul Kiram III who sailed to port of the civilian populace, Lahad Datu, Sabah a month the Army troopers were able ago to assert the claim of the to catch up with the kid- Sultanate of Sulu’s heirs over nappers at around 5:00pm Sabah. and had a standoff Thursday that triggered a with Malaysian authorities firefight between the two until violence broke out on March 1. groups.” “For the sake of life and “Sensing that they were outnumbered and about to peace,” the Bishops issued be cornered the kidnap- a four-point appeal “to our pers scampered to different government leaders” to: directions leaving behind “support the appeal of the their captives. There were United Nations for an imno reported casualties be- mediate end of the violence tween the military and the in Sabah; press upon the abductors,” Veracion told two contending forces to the Mindanao Examiner. heed the UN call; resume He said the victims were the diplomatic work of rehanded over to the Maigo solving the proprietary and Municipal Police Station the sovereignty questions, a after the daring rescue op- task historically entrusted eration. Authorities are still to the government by the investigating the motive of Sultanate of Sulu; and thus to ensure the withdrawal the incident. General Ricardo Rainier with honor of armed forces Cruz III, the army divi- from the area.” Malaysia on March 5 sion commander, lauded the soldiers for their quick launched “Ops Dalaut,” a response that led to the joint police-military operasafe rescue of the victims. tions to flush out the Sultan’s followers from Lahad Datu. (Mindanao Examiner) The group. led by Rajah Muda Agbimuddin Kiram, from page 1 the Sultan’s younger brother, to secure the lines and has been labeled “terrorist” substations from any threats by Malaysian authorities. As of Saturday, March 9, to avoid unplanned outages,” Malaysian officials claimed explained Alabanza. that with the killing of an“Of course, NGCP can other “Sulu gunman” Satonly guarantee that there urday morning, the death will be no transmission related interruptions. Any toll had reached 61, eight power interruption caused of them Malaysian policeby other factors, such as men and 53 allegedly from generation deficiencies, or Kiram’s group. Abraham those pertaining to distribu- Idjirani, the spokesperson tion utility operations, are of the Sulu Sultan in Taguig beyond our control,” she City said they could confirm only ten of Kiram’s followers stressed. As part of its prepara- were killed. Malaysian authorities tions, NGCP will defer its regular maintenance ac- also announced on Friday, tivities 1 week before and according to a report from 1 week after the election to the state-owned news agenmake all the transmission cy, Bernama, that 79 persons assets available for power believed to be members and supporters of Kiram have delivery. Alabanza assured: “We been detained under the will make sure that power new security act of Malaysia. delivery is excellent and (see other story) transmission lines and UN’s call to end violence UN Secretary General equipment are at their Ban Ki-moon on March 7 best to ensure that we have urged an end to violence electricity for the voting in Sabah and called for a machines.” Earlier this month, the dialogue among all parDepartment of Energ y ties to peacefully settle the (DOE) created a Power Task problem. He also expressed conForce intended to secure cern about the “impact this the country’s power supsituation may have on the ply for the mid-term eleccivilian population, includtions. Together . with other ing migrants in the region” energy agencies, NGCP is also a member of the said and urged all parties to “facilitate delivery of humanitask force. “NGCP’s task force is tarian assistance and act in aligned with the Power Task full respect of international
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human rights norms and standards.” The Sulu Sultan declared a ceasefire at noon, a few hours after the UN Secretary-General’s call but Malaysia rejected the truce offer in the afternoon, saying Kiram’s group must lay down their arms and surrender unconditionally. Before violence broke out on March 1, President Aquino had appealed to the Sultan to order his men to return home. On March 2, he called on Kiram’s group who are still in Sabah to “surrender now, without conditions. “If you have grievances, the path you chose was wrong. The just, and indeed, the only correct thing for you to do is to surrender,” he said. On March 4, he said the only way to end the Sabah crisis is for all parties to exercise calm, restraint, and come to the table together with open minds for “reasonable dialogue” to commence. During the campaign sortie of his Team PNoy senatorial bets morning of March 6 in General Santos City, the President said the bloodshed in Sabah could have been avoided if only the group heeded his call to surrender unconditionally. In the evening in Davao City, he reiterated the need for sobriety and “reasonable dialogue,” claiming Kiram’s group has endangered not only themselves but almost a million Filipinos living and working in Sabah and the 90 million Filipinos in the country. In the morning of March 7, still in Davao City, President Aquino told a press conference after his speech at the opening ceremony of the Meetings, Incentive Travels, Conventions, Exhibitions and Events Conference, that he ordered the Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police to gather evidence that may warrant the filing of charges against the Sulu Sultan and his followers. Prayer The bishops concluded their five-paragraph statement by praying that “government leaders on both sides demonstrate wisdom and statesmanship in preventing further bloodshed and resolving the basic issues that resulted in tragedy.” “ We pray for all the casualties, both Filipino and Malaysian, in the conflict. We pray for their grieving families,,” the Bishops said. T he st ate m e nt w a s signed by 11 Bishops, with a note that “other bishops are still being contacted.” Mindanao has 21 bishops. The signatories of the statement are Archbishops Antonio Ledesma, SJ of Cagayan de Oro and Orlando Quevedo, OMI of Cotabto; and Bishops Guillermo Afable of Digos, Jose Colin Bagaforo of Cotabato, Antonieto Cabajog
of Surigao, Jose Cabantan of Malaybalay, Elenito Galido of Iligan, Dinualdo Gutierrez of Marbel, Martin Jumoad of Isabela City in Basilan, Angelito Lampon of Jolo, and Edwin dela Peña of Marawi. The Bishops-Ulama Conference, the 16-year old organization of Mindanao’s Catholic and Protestant bishops and Muslim Ulama, has yet to issue a statement.
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He also called the act as “kalokohan (foolhardy).” For lawyer Michael Pito of the Union of Peoples’ L aw yers in Mindanao (UPLM), historical accounts would show that the Sultanate of Sulu has established its sovereignty over Sabah. “It was in a sovereign capacity when he entered into a transaction with a British company. Sabah in the hearts and minds of the Moro people is part of their political territory, and not just (their) property.” Amirah Ali Lidasan, secretary general of the group Moro-Christian People’s Alliance (MCPA), denounced the President’s statements as a show of “wanton disregard of the lives of the Moro people.” She said Aquino’s “irresponsible” statements will not only lead to the further disgruntlement of the Moro people, but to the loss of lives.” The problem when it comes to the international community, Pito said, is that the Sultanate has lost its personality before them. “No one recognizes (the sultanate) as a state. They are not even a belligerent state. So that is the problem now,” Pito said, adding that in this situation, it should have been the President as a state party, who should have acted on the part of the Sultanate, to bring the matter to the United Nations. He said the President should have talked it out with the Sultanate first, but apparently, the President neglected this, paving the way for the Sultanate to resort to desperate measures. The wife of Sultan Kiram said they wrote a letter to Aquino in 2010 asking if they can take part in the peace talks between government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The letter was apparently lost in the foreign affairs office. If Aquino had been resolute in averting the hostilities, he would have taken the matter up with the United Nations, pleaded against the Malaysian government’s violent measures, and instead resolve the matter peacefully, added Pito. A test of sincerity Lidasan further said the Sabah standoff is “a test of leadership” of President Aquino, adding that this is also “a test to the sincerity of the Malaysian government in promoting peace and helping Mindanao attain
peace.” Already, the violent response of the Malaysian government has imperiled the lives of Filipinos living in Sabah. “Many of them have been affected by the violent actions of Malaysian forces. And these are the people working hard for their government, but are receiving measly wages,” Lidasan said. The MCPA is worried that more Filipino Muslims living in Malaysia will not only bear the brunt of the Malaysian government’s punitive actions but will also be facing economic dislocation. Lidasan added that they are also worried that more human rights violations will be committed as the Philippine Armed Forces have raised the red alert level. “We do not know who they are raising the red alert level against. We hope, that the state’s armed forces will not take advantage of the issue again to instill a crackdown on struggling Moro people,” Lidasan said. Implications on the GPH-MILF framework agreement Lidasan said the incident in Sabah only “shows the true colors of the brokers of the peace agreement,” referring to President Aquino and the Malaysian government which facilitates the current peace deal with the MILF. “Now it is clear, that faced with the issue at hand, they cannot give peace, but instead, war,” Lidasan said, adding that the violence inflicted by the Malaysian forces on troops of the Sultanate in Sabah, being condoned by the President, strikes at the heart of the deep-seated “historical injustice” felt by the Moro people leveled on them. “It should not be forgotten that it is this historic injustice sparking the Bangsamoro’s struggle for independence,” Lidasan said. Lidasan also thinks the actions of the Sultanate is a message to the national government to hear out their long-standing clamor, not discounting the auspicious timing of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB), the peace deal which is now currently being hammered between the MILF and the Philippine government. “Looking at FAB, you can see that it does not include the entire span of issues faced by the Moro people,” Lidasan said. “However, this is now the chance perhaps, to firm up the framework, and make it favorable to the Moro people and not to the current administration,” she added. For Lidasan, the burden to expand the consultation on the FAB now rests with the Philippine government. “As we have observed, the consultations are only directed to the heads of local governments, and if you can see, even these local governments of the
autonomous regions in Muslim Mindanao are rocked with complaints from their constituents, which means some sectors of the Moro society have indeed been left out,” she added. (Cheryll D. Fiel/davaotoday.com)
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closed sometime in 1990. The remains of those buried there were transferred to a 10-hectare lot in Bolonsori at the outskirts of the city in barangay Camaman-an here. From the new police headquarters, Purisima and his party would proceed to Camp Alagar, home of the regional PNP command in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, where a command conference took place. At pres ent, t he 3,000-strong Cagayan de Oro City police force has headquarters located at barangay Carmen. The PNP did not say what would happen to the old police headquarters the moment the entire police force transfer to the new police headquarters along Hayes St. here. CRIS DIAZ
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which is the home of 39 colorful fish species. Eco-tourism activities include boating, snorkeling, scuba diving and islet hopping. Nature walk can be done in the boardwalk of the Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape. The boardwalk which was constructed beneath the mangrove forests connects the islets from the mainland. It also serves as a research laboratory that offers educational and scientific values for marine researchers or related studies. Proclamation No. 418 dated November 22, 2000 declared the wetland areas of Baliangao as a protected area under the category of Protected Landscape and Seascape. It is under the management jurisdiction of the DENR and administered in accordance with the provisions of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, and its implementing rules and regulations. A Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) was established to strengthen the conservation and protection efforts of the area. Last year a 3 hectare mangrove rehabilitation project was undertaken within the area under the National Greening Program (NGP). Other activities conducted in BPLS include managing the protected area, implementing the Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) and the Nature Conservation, Education and Extension in schools or communities visited. Prior to its proclamation as a protected area it was known as the Misom Sea Sanctuary established by the local government of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental pursuant to Resolution No. 01, Series of 1991. The 74-hectare marine reserve at barangay Misom was established by the PIPULI Foundation, Inc., an environmental non-government organization. The municipality of Baliangao is located in the northern part of the province of Misamis Occidental.
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