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JV thankful to public for maintaining fifth spot in latest survey of Pulse Asia UNITED Nationalist Alliance (UNA) senatorial candidate San Juan City Rep. JV Ejercito Estrada expressed his gratitude to the public after the latest Pulse Asia survey showed that he remained in 5th place among the so-called “Magic 12” or list of senatorial candidates preferred by Filipinos. Pulse Asia released Monday (March 11) its February 2013 Pre-Election Survey fielded from February 2428, 2013. Ejercito Estrada placed 5th among the 33 senatorial candidates and was favored by 43.8 percent of the survey respondents. “The sustained strong trust being given to me thankful | page 10

Cong JV Ejercito Estrada talks of a Maginhawang Bayan in front of eager supporters in Guiguinto Bulacan

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NGCP bats for lower ancillary services rates for power consumers As part of its continuing efforts to improve grid reliability while ensuring minimal impact on power rates, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has taken steps to lower the overall cost of ancillary services (AS) by as much as 40 percent. NGCP filed at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) applications for the approval of its Ancillary Services Procurement Agreements (ASPAs) with Trans-Asia Power Generation Corp. (TA-POWER), Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp. (TRANS-ASIA), and Panasia Energy, Inc. (PANASIA), with prayer for the issuance of provisional authority. “The ASPA rates filed at the ERC are significantly lower and cheaper than the current ASPAs. The new contracting methodology, rates, and payment structure to be applied on all prospective ASPAs are designed to lower the overall cost of AS by as much as 40 percent, and at the same time ensure the availability of AS capacity for the reliability and security of the grid,” NGCP said. NGCP has the crucial role of providing AS to all transmission users of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao grids as required by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), its Implementing Rules

Coal plants to bring more harm than good on looming power crisis in mindanao

plans for Mindanao are designed to promote the ENVIRONMENTAL activist Greenpeace uptake of coal power, and on Thursday urged President Benigno that several coal-fired plants are set to be operational Aquino III to usher in clean, green re- by 2015. In a statement, the newable energy, and reject harmful coal Greenpeace contends that plants saying it will only bring Mindanao coal and its negative side efmore harm than good. fects will worsen Mindanao’s The Greenpeace sounded firmed that there was indeed power woes in the long run, the alarm bell shortly after a “looming power crisis in as opposed to renewable energy which is good for the the Philippine Institute for Mindanao.” Development Studies reIt said the current De- environment and business. leased its study that con- partment of Energy (DOE) harm | page 10 By RUEL V. PELONE of Mindanao Daily News

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Edelmiro Amante Sr. passes away CABADBARAN City–– Agusan del Norte’s political kingpin is dead. Edelmiro Amante, Sr, who represented his district in Congress for passes | page 10

Classical guitarist at Rodelsa

AFTER featuring a series of piano performances, Rodelsa Hall proudly brings to Cagayan de Oro City international prizewinning classical guitarist Ramoncito “Monching” Carpio on March 15 at 7:30 in the evening. Considered as one of the country’s most awarded classical classical | page 10

Investments in non-rice sector urged

SARDINE CLOSED SEASON. Lawyer Asis G. Perez, national director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), opens the Mindanao-wide Environmental Media Conference aboard MV DA-BFAR off the coast of Zamboanga Peninsula Straight and East Sulu Sea, March 7-10 this year. The activity also marked the Ceremonial Lifting of the Zamboanga Sardine Closed Season. Photo by Arjay S. Felicilda of MinStar and MinPressDev

MORE investments in non-rice sector are also needed to further boost the country’s agribusiness sector, according to an expert in agricultural economics. “There are surplus capacities in some sectors of the economy––coconut urged | page 10

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Family compound yields illegal ‘marijuana’ plants EL SALVADOR CITY, Misamis Oriental––A family compound here yielded illegally planted marijuana plants during a raid past eleven Monday morning, police authorities said. Police investigators

could not specifically pinpoint a suspect but invited a certain Paulo Vitara for questioning. The compound owned by the Vitaras was an object of a search warrant following neighbour complaints

about alleged “marijuana” plantation inside the compound. Police said they uprooted nine mature marijuana plants inside the compound Monday morning. “We could not specify

who among residents inside the compound owns the marijuana plants since there are a number of households there,” a certain Chief Inspector Alvarez said. He said the local police had been in the thick and

Holistic approach to fight vandalism needed, says dad CAGAYAN de Oro City––A city councillor here suggested a holistic approach in the fight against vandalism in the city. City Councilor Ian Nacaya, chair of the committee on police, fire, and public safety, said that a holistic approach would mean involving all sectors in the community that includes the academic sector and psychologists in coming up preventive intervention measures. Nacaya said that the city’s police department has started conducting an education drive in the local schools here informing students of the anti-vandalism laws and illegal drugs. He said that professionals in the field of mental health, psychologists from various schools here should be part of the team in order to come up a “scientific approach” to enhance the knowledge of

thin campaign against illegal drugs here since the start of this year. Alvarez said the law enforcers were able to conduct three raids in various areas in the city following reports of the proliferation

of illegal drugs in the city. El Salvador City, is a satellite city in the west coast of Misamis Oriental, about 20 kilometers east of Cagayan de Oro City. Cris Diaz with a report from the Philippine News Agency

Another woman human rights defender killed

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

According to Juland Suazo of environmental group Panalipdan, which supports the movement of Barug Katawhan, Jose exposed irregularities in the distribution of relief goods by government agencies, and the “militarization of relief assistance.” Jose was accordingly one of those who reported to LAUNCHING OF NATIONAL GREENING PROGRAM rights group Karapatan an incident on January 17 where Congressman Rufus Rodriguez delivers his message (left photo) during the launching of the National Greening Program amounting to P10 million which he secured from the DENR for members of the 67th IB blocked residents who the 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro City held at Indahag National High School last February 11. Congressman Rodriguez, right, also planted a tree during the occasion together with the school and the DENR officials. Also in photo are: Atty. Florenda Yap, chief legal division representing DENR-10 RED Ruth Tawantawan; Penro Edgardo Callanta, Cenro Aldrich Resma, Forester Jun Gamos, Indahag Barangay Chair Melitona Patriana, Kagawads Abe Dahino, Nilo Singsing, Primo Taglinao and Florina Gorres, school principal.

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Oro, DOLE sign accord on Skills and Registry System

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– T h e c it y g ov e r n m e nt through City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-10) for the implementation of the Skills Registry System needed | page 11 in Cagayan de Oro.

City Ordinance No. 12529-2013 has authorized Emano to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement in behalf of the city of Cagayan de Oro with DOLE in the establishment of Skills Registry System (SRS) here. Last week, DOLE turned over donated equipment

and software needed in the implementation of the SRS project in the city. Juvy Paza, of the city’s Public Employment Service Office, that the office would soon schedule an orientation for Manpower Skills Registration Focal Persons in all barangays. system | page 11

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 Republic of the Philippines REGION X Province of Lanao de Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR R.A Form No. 10172 (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARTHUR JIMENEZ has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly in his/ her MONTH & DATE OF BIRTH for SEPTEMBER 25, 1952 to JULY 14, 1952 and the GENDER from FEMALE to MALE and the CHILD’S & FATHER’S LAST NAME from “JEMENES” to “JIMENEZ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARTHUR JEMENES at BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose Parents are ARTURO JIMENEZ and CORAZON VIAJANTE. Any person affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than JANUARY 2013. (Sgd.) CIRILO A. MICULOB Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Mar. 5 & 12, 2013

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Tubod NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ELPIDIA BARILI MONTEALTO has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “JORGE” to “JEORLICK” in the birth certificate of JORGE MONTEALTO who was born on MAY 19, 1955 at TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are PANCRIACIO MONTEALTO and CAYETANA GUDMALIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 15, 2013. (Sgd.) JULIET B. GALAMBAO, CE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Mar. 5 & 12, 2013

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AN OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR VICENTE Y. EMANO & THE CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY COUNCIL Dear Mayor Emano and Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Cagayan de Oro: Greetings from the water consumers of Cagayan de Oro! Most residents of the city are acutely aware of the growing shortage in potable water supply in many of the barangays where some have running water only from 9 to 12 hours a day. What is ironic is that this shortage is happening not because water supply is insufficient to meet water demand but because the COA (Commission on Audit) has disallowed Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) from issuing purchase orders for additional volume of treated water which are readily available from its bulk water supplier, Rio Verde Water Consortium, Inc. We are aware that Rio Verde can easily provide an additional volume of at least 40,000 cubic meters of treated water a day to COWD which would instantly resolve the water crisis but is prevented from doing so because of the COA disallowance. However, we, the long-suffering consumers of the affected water-short areas, believe that the Local Government Code of 1991 has empowered the City Chief Executive and City Council with sufficient authority to resolve the legal impasse without need of going through a protracted legal process. We appeal to the Cityâ€™s Chief Executive and the City Council to take the necessary measures provided under the Local Government Code to allow the consumers to access this available water without prejudice to whatever future judgment the courts may render on the legal constraints imposed on COWD by COA. Water is a human right and not a privilege. We, the water consumers of Cagayan de Oro, need our leaders to come together to find a way around the legal obstacle preventing the water from flowing to our households, and deliver a free flowing supply 24/7 that the system is technically capable of doing right away despite the COA disallowance. We trust this matter merits your soonest and immediate attention. Water is life. Give us today whatâ€™s rightfully ours. For and behalf the water consumers of Cagayan de Oro: KONSUMANTENG KAGAY-ANON, INC. Ad donated by the Friends of KKI

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LGUs, Army train new breeds of leaders By 1st Lt Joe Patrick A. Martinez

CABADBARAN City - The Local Government Unit of Cabadbaran City, in partnership with other government agencies, the Church, Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through our Youth Incorporated (POINTY) Inc., and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, conducted a three-day Youth Leadership Summit, March 8, at Cabadbaran State University, Cabadbaran City. Carr ying the theme “Youth of Today… Leaders of Tomorrow”, the activity was attended by 227 youth leaders from the 31 barangays of Cabadbaran City, representing the in-schoolyouth, out-of-school youth and young professionals. The seminar, which was officially opened by City Mayor Dale Corvera, had three phases: revisiting

Police nabs wanted persons By PO1 Ruth Kahrreen A. Aranton

CAMP Rodriguez, Butuan City – Elements of the Nasipit Municipal Police Station (NMPS) have arrested , March 6, a 40-year old person with pending case for violation of RA 9262. Arrested was Pio Sarcol Maderra Jr. of Brgy. Amontay, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Eduardo S. Casals of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 1. The judge recommended a bail bond of Php 60,000.00. Maderra is now under custody of Nasipit MPS for proper disposition. Meanwhile, elements of 132nd RPSC and the 13th RPSB Intelligence Unit apprehended one Jeffrey Mongcal Botona, 29 years old of resident of Brgy. 12, Poblacion, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, March 6, this year. B otona, who has a pending murder case, was nabbed by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Gael Paderanga of the Regional Trial Court, 10th Judicial Region, Branch 34, Cabadbaran City, who recommended no bail bond. (RKAA/MMg/asf )

the current situation of the youth sector and its challenges; promoting the programs of the government and to distinguish the vital relationship between the government and the youth, and establishing an ideal youth of the community. Mayor Corvera said, “This advocacy aims to shape our youth to be-

come leaders of tomorrow. I would like to thank all the barangay officials in sending your youth leaders to this summit. You are lucky that you will have another

set of young leaders who will help you in governing your community.” Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Potenciano C. Camba, commander of the 3rd

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The rise of women CARAGA Region - With more women in the boardroom and increased visibility of women as impressive role models in every aspect of life, women indeed have come a long way from the past. In the past, women were hindered from using their capabilities and knowledge because they were expected to just be in the house, said Heddah V. Largo, Gender and Development (GAD) focal person of Provincial Women and Children’s Commission (PWCC). During the March 2 episode of “Pagtuki,” the official radio program of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), Largo shared that in the past, women had no voice in economics and political decisions. They even had no right to vote not until 1935. She added that the issue concerning women's suffrage in the Philippines was settled in a special plebiscite held on April 30, 1937. In compliance with the 1935 Constitution, the National Assembly passed a law that extended right of suffrage to women. “Women play active roles in our society. We now have women leaders who continue to campaign for women’s rights. In economic aspect, women have looked for ways to be economically sustainable and dependent through micro-enterprises,” Val Gatchalian, executive assistant of RAFI Micro-finance, said. For Ma. Lydia Jamora, nanay-client of RAFI Micro-

finance, both husband and wife should work to provide the needs of the family. This is especially for husbands who only earn little. “Our meat business started only with P10, 000 capital. We did our best to rotate the money. For three years now, we were able to sufficiently meet the needs of our family, send our children to school, and also help some relatives. From a small capital, our life slowly changed for the better,” she shared. She added that she also shares her blessings to others through annual feeding programs, which the family conducts for 20 years now. Based on data, there are 63 million women-clients availing the services of microfinance institutions (MFIs) around the world. One of the attributes of women that makes MFIs open to them, is that they are responsible clients, data reveal. Gatchalian added that they see empowered women among their nanay-clients in Leyte, Bohol, and Cebu branches. “In RAFI Micro-finance, we give our nanays productive opportunity to help not just themselves but also their families. Now, they can send their children to school and put food on their plates,” she said. Rhodora Bucoy, an associate professor of Political Science in University of Philippines Visayas-Cebu College and vice president of

Women Studies Association of the Philippines, shared that women have greatly contributed to economics and politics, among others. “Groups and other institutions will still continue to educate women not just about their rights but also to give them leadership trainings. In our education system, we also incorporated the contributions of women in history and in the present society,” Bucoy added. Largo disclosed that in PWCC, they do not just give economic opportunities to women but also conduct program interventions on morality. She said that technology poses a challenge to women. March is Women’s Month, which serves as a nationally recognized period to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and histories of women. Pagtuki is aired over DyLA every Saturday at 10-11am. The program, which is one of the Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy capabilities of RAFI, tackles timely and relevant issues on community development, politics and governance, micro-financing, education, environment, early childhood care and development, and culture and heritage that affect the Cebuano community. For more information about RAFI’s radio program, please contact Chrisley Hinayas at 418-7234 loc. 540, or visit www.rafi.org.ph or www.facebook.com/rafi.org. ph. (RAFI/PIA-Caraga)

Special Forces Battalion, Philippine Army, told the participants “you will be the future of our country. In your own simple way, you can help us, your leaders, in creating a better community. Good luck and enjoy this summit. To Hon. Corvera, thank you for giving our youth the opportunity to see what leadership is all about.” After the three-day leadership training, the group was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC), as

part of the P.O.I.N.T.Y Inc., a group of young leaders organized and registered by stakeholders in Regions 10 & 13 last October 2012. P. O. I . N . T. Y.’s m i s sion is to advocate peace and will be our partner in making other youth to become more responsible, pro duc tive, and well-informed youth of our society. (1st Lt Joe Patrick A. Martinez, commanding officer of 42nd CMO Company, 4CMOBn, 4ID, PA, and member of MinPressDev,asf )

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troops repel NPA attacks By 1st Lt. Stephen G. Basco Member, MinPressDev

STA. CRUZ, Placer, Surigao del Norte - Two attacks launched by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sison and Gigaquit towns, this province, were both repelled by troopers of the 23rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army. The attackers were said to belong to the NPA’s Guerilla Front 16 of North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC). The first attack was on the patrol base of Echo Company, 23IB in Barangay Tagbayani, Sison town where the troops were able to retaliate making the rebels withdrew. The second attack was directed against the Peace and Development Teams in Sitio Buya, Barangay Camam-onan, Gigaquit town where the troops were able to fire back at the assaulting NPAs, who eventually opted to withdraw. Following these inci-

dents, Lt. Col. Vincent B. Iringan, commanding officer of the 30th Infantry Battalion, ordered his troops to be in a full alert status and be vigilant on their surroundings for any move from the NPAs. “These attacks manifest NPAs desperation in winning against our campaign. The presence of all the key stakeholders, such as the LGUs, LGAs, PNP and the AFP, in the communities made them ineffective in manipulating and recruiting the populace in the barangays using their lies and deceptions,” he stated. Lt. Col. Iringan observed, the people are now aware of the NPA’s real motives. “People believe that government projects are geared toward peace and development helping them sustain and uplift their status of living,” he further stated.

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Tacurong candidates sign peace covenant TACURONG City - Twenty-seven candidates vying for various local posts in Tacurong pledged their commitment for a peaceful election by signing a peace covenant on March 2, 2013. Tacurong City Election Office, Tacurong City PNP and 601st Army Brigade initiated the activity in partnership with Rotary Club of Tacurong. Prior to the covenant signing, the candidates joined in the Walk for Peace around the city proper at around 5 o’clock in the morning. They were joined by the members of organizing groups and other sectors such as the religious and business sectors, academe, and even the bikers. Out of the 35 candidates, only eight did not join the Walk for peace and covenant signing. For mayoralty candidates, incumbent Mayor Lina Montilla of

Liberal Party and Retired General Jerry Jalandoni of United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) attended the event. Independent Mayoralty Candidate Ralen Bernardo did not arrive. Most of the candidates for city vice mayors and councilors also joined in the activity. City Election Officer Reginald Abad led the reading of the pledge of commitment to the peace covenant together with all the candidates present. Covenant signing followed afterwards. In his message, Abad urged all candidates to abide by the rules stipulated in the Omnibus Election Code. He also reminded them to strictly

KIDAPAWAN City - The province of North Cotabato earned praises and commendations from the Department of Education for hosting the 11th Cotabato Regional Athletic Association (CRAA) Meet on March 1-4, 2013. DepEd OIC Regional Director Ma. Rosa C. Gutierrez, CESO VI also expressed gratitude for the noteworthy efforts of the province as CRAA host in her message this morning at the meet’s closing program at the provincial sports complex at Amas, Kidapawan City. Gutierrez also acknowledged the joint effort of the DepEd Cotabato Division and the Provincial Sports Technical Working Group (PST WG) in preparing the billeting and playing venues and in ensuring the peace and security during the meet. Speaking on behalf of Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza, Board Member Jose I. Tejada meanwhile thanked all the working committees

who contributed to the successful conduct of the CRAA meet. He said that (North) Cotabato’s first ever hosting of this annual event is part of the provincial leadership’s commitment to sports development by giving the children and youth an opportunity to harness their athletic skills as well as develop camaraderie and discipline. The amount of P4.6 million was spent by the provincial government for the said CRAA Meet. General Santos City emerged as the over-all champion in the 11th CRAA Meet, bagging the championship award in the secondary level and placing 2nd runner-up in the elementary level at the same time. South Cotabato is the 1st runner-up over-all after winning as first runner-up in both elementary and secondary levels. Host Cotabato Division won the championship in the elementary level and is second runner-up over-all. (IDCD-PGO/asf )

(North) Cotabato praised for hosting 11th CRAA meet

focus on presenting their platforms of government to the electorate and refrain from attacking their political opponents during campaign period. Sultan Kudarat Police Office Director Senior Superintendent Rolen Balquin and 601st Army Brigade Commander Colonel Edmundo Pangilinan also voiced their message to the candidates emphasizing on the candidates’ cooperation in maintaining peace and order within the city in the duration of the election period. Moreover, Tacurong’s Chief of Police Superintendent Junny Buenacosa said that the candidates’

participation to the Walk for Peace and covenant signing was a step in attaining the goal for honest and peaceful election. Rotary Club of Tacurong

appreciated the effort of the Comelec, PNP and AFP in initiating the activity. Rotary’s President Miguel Lopez said that the enthusiasm showed by the candidates

while the whole activity was being conducted manifested their commitment to support the peace covenant. (LGU Tacurong City; Allan Freno/ASF)

376 Tupi pupils complete DARE program By Shahana Joy E. Duerme

KORONADAL City - Some 376 Grade 6 pupils from the North District of Tupi, South Cotabato have recently completed the course under the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. The 17-week program was led by the local government unit (LGU) of the municipality in collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP). Under the program, the

children were taught various ways of recognizing and resisting the pressures influencing them to experiment with drugs, gangs and violence and likewise boosting their self-esteem, interpersonal and communication skills and decision making. The activities were facilitated by Philadare officer PO2 Anabelle Deita of Tupi PNP. Meanwhile, Mayor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr., expressed

his support and appreciation to the participants for successfully completing the program. Tamayo said the children are the key in order to develop a progressive and productive locality. Also, the official is expecting that the program will bear good results in their community and into the lives of the children. The DARE program is implemented under the Mu-

nicipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) under the supervision of Municipal Security Welfare and Development Officer, Anastacia Hatulan. This program is aimed at educating the children on ways to combat the use of illegal drugs. It is anchored with the theme, "All for One Against Drugs for A Brighter Tomorrow". (SJDuerme-PIA12/ Tupi-LGU/arjaysfelicilda)

Republic of the Philippines City of Cagayan de Oro

OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the application of NEOTRINITY Corp. for NEOCENTRAL of Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City for registration under City Ordinance No. 8268-2002, otherwise known as the Cagayan de Oro Investment Incentives of 2002 as a Commercial Arcade and Warehousing Facility has been approved on February 26, 2013 per Resolution No. 03-2013 passed by the Investment Evaluation Committee and is currently being processed.

Notice is hereby given that the application of NEOPACE, Inc. for Gaisano of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City for registration under City Ordinance No. 8268-2002, otherwise known as the Cagayan de Oro Investment Incentives of 2002 as a Mall Operator for Gen. Merchandise, Supermarket, Real Estate Lessor has been approved on February 26, 2013 per Resolution No. 02-2013 passed by the Investment Evaluation Committee and is currently being processed.

Any person with valid objections/or pertinent comments of the above-mentioned application may file his/her objection in writing and under oath, with the Office of the City Mayor within one week from date of publication.

Any person with valid objections or pertinent comments of the above-mentioned application may file his/her objection in writing and under oath, with the Office of the City Mayor within one week from date of publication.

Let this Notice be published at the expense of the applicant.

Hon. VICENTE Y. EMANO City Mayor

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Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst habits, ways they spend their time and money, make sure you’re happy with them just the way they are now. Another common mistake is when you care more about chemistry than character. Is it love or lust? Physical attraction alone can wear out quickly. Remember: “Marriage is like a violin: after the music is over, the strings are still attached.” There are four important things in a person’s character to look for. • The first is honesty and integrity. Does this

person do the right thing, no matter what? Remember, if they lie to others, they’ll probably lie to you too! • The second important character trait, is kindness: How does this person treat you? Family members? Friends? Strangers? • The third trait is responsibility. Can you trust and depend on them? Do they work hard? And fourth, Is this person happy? Do they enjoy life? Usually, if someone doesn’t like themself, they won’t like other people either. • Finally, ask yourself,

Do I feel good about myself when I’m with them? Do I want to be like this person? Do I want my children to be like them? Another mistake people make in choosing who to marry is when they pick someone who does not have the same priorities and goals they do. “A soul mate is a goal mate,” who’s going the same direction you are. If you don’t love and live for the same things, then you’ll both be unhappy. So if you’re single, don’t rush in to marriage. It can be the happiest or most unhappy experience of your life! So ask Jesus Christ to take control of your character and choices. Then you’ll not only choose the right person, but you’ll become the right person for someone else. Just Think a Minute.

Calingin’s now out of congressional bid MINUS one of the major contenders, the fight for the congressional seat in Misamis Oriental’s second district was now reduced to a three-cornered fight. The conviction of Antonio “Bobong” Calingin with a graft that sentenced him a six to 10 years imprisonment, crumbled all that was left of him to pursue the Congressional seat. While the Sandigan Bayan, the country’s graft court, decision was Cris Diaz appealable to the Supreme Court, no amount of perfume could deodorize Calingin’s stinking candidacy anymore. Calingin was now out of the Congressional race. Prior to Sandigan Bayan decision last week, Calingin boastfully admits to leaders and supporters of the graft cases filed against him when he was still governor of Misamis Oriental. After all, Calingin has a reason to show off since not a single graft case convicted him then. Without conviction, leaders and supporters must have thrown sympathy of support to the former governor as talk about Calingin’s candidacy builds up then. Now, the situation could be different. With the conviction, Calingin suddenly becomes a “pariah” in politics. A “pariah” is an outcast. However, with money coming from the the mining industry, Calingin remains unperturbed. After getting pledges from a group of Chinese mining investors, Calingin sets his eyes for Congress two years ago. By the way, the Chinese investors were reportedly facing protests for their rampant mining practices in the mining-rich province of Cagayan Valley. These mining investors were reportedly protected by the Enriles – credit goes

to Bong Calingin who served as the Chinese and the Enrile’s liaison man. The Chinese investors were reportedly convinced of Bong Calingin’s influence in Congress that their mining operations in the area continue despite massive protest waged by local leaders. It was Bong Calingin who would come to resolve protest issues and cool down public officials who want the Chinese mining operations closed. “It all boils down to money,” Bong Calingin would always say in the past when resolving issues of public concern. Well, we are not saying that the Enriles, local, and environment officials in Cagayan Valley were receiving “grease money” from the Chinese stakeholders. If ever, it was, perhaps, Bong Calingin who could have concocted what they described as “conspiratorial bribery.” It would require an indepth investigation into the Cagayan Valley mining anomaly vis-à-vis Calingin, the Enriles, and the Chinese investors. If that happens, many were suspecting Calingin as the possible culprit of the alleged anomalous mining operations in Cagayan Valley where public officials reportedly conspired to accept bribe money. Who would dare anyway getting head on with the Enriles? At present, Bong Calingin should get away with the Sandigan’s decision convicting him of graft for a crime committed during his incumbency as governor of Misamis Oriental 10 years ago. He should clear himself first before pursuing his obsession to serve the public once again. At least, Calingin would come with hands clean and head up high during the campaign period. Otherwise, Calingin would better packed his things this early and go back to Cagayan Valley where the Enriles and Chinese would just be willing to cool him off. React crisguardian@yahoo.com

Zubiri’s marital affair gains points

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Then he said to them: ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven… There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars…’” (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, in Luke 21:10-11, 25, the Holy Bible). -oooZUBIRI’S MARITAL AFFAIR GAINS POINTS: Senatorial candidate Juan Miguel Zubiri is not only gaining points among Filipino voters for purposes of the May 2013 elections

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio by highlighting his “solid as rock” marital relationship with his wife of seven years, Audrey; he is actually gaining more points with God who, the Bible says, is desirous of faithful husbands and wives. I am sure that God will be smiling broadly at a candidate like Zubiri who takes pride in the wife of

his youth, rather than on a candidate who spurns, cheats on, or divorces, his wife, for in Malachi 2:1316, the Bible says: “Another thing you do: You flood the Lord’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer looks with favor on your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. You ask, ‘Why?’

“It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been unfaithful to her, though she is your partner, the wife of your marriage covenant. Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring. “So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth. `I hate divorce,’ says the Lord, the God of Israel, `and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence to the one he should protect,’ says the Lord Almighty.” marital | page 10

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Sabah fallout on MILF peace talks I was in Zamboanga City over the weekend to attend the Jaycee Senate Zamboanga Chapter Induction there. I was glad I took the trip. When Mayor Celso Lobregat said: “Welcome back, Jess” in his speech to the JCI Senators, I suddenly realized I had not visited Zamboanga for sometime. I remember Zamboanga City was always in my travel schedule in my regular visits to the island provinces of Sulu, Basilan and TawiTawi. I took the opportunity of meeting old friends in the media and other contacts who could help me get more validated information on what is happening in Sabah and help me wade through the flurry of events that have been in the headlines for weeks now. Here are a few items or thoughts I have picked up

Advocacy Mindanao Jess Dureza along the way. Aside from the deaths and the violence suffered by Filipinos there, one of major casualties of the Sabah incident is the MILF peace negotiations. Evidently, events have overtaken the MILF peace talks. Even MILF’s claim for a Bangsamoro ancestral domain and right to self determination, without factoring in the Sabah claim, will not fly anymore. Malaysian participation as a neutral “facilitator” is now blown to pieces due

to their violent operations against the Filipino Muslims in Lahad Datu. With the arrival of hundreds of Filipinos fleeing Sabah, more alleged atrocities committed against Filipinos are starting to surface. Although everyone is now agog over where this incident will eventually lead to, I think there is an urgent need now for government, the MILF and the rest of the stakeholders to sit down and find some ways to overcome the roadblocks that suddenly appeared on

the road to peace. I strongly urge that any solution that government will try to craft on the Sabah claim must necessarily take into account the peace process. I see a positive opportunity here using the Sabah issue as TRIGGER TO UNITE ALL. Everything must converge. If we succeed in getting all sectors and factions to converge, it will be a paradigm shift and it may really bring about a comprehensive formula for all Bangsamoro. Difficult it may be but there is no other course now but for ONE ROAD MAP for all to cover the MILF, MNLF, the sultanates, the tribes, and the traditional political sector. (This was the old road map, by the way, that got detoured somehow.) The Sabah claim I am

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You have started to learn the ins and outs of investing your money. And perhaps for the first time ever, you are now actually doing it! Welcome to the club of the investors––those who are making their money work for them. But have you actually asked yourself why are you growing your money? What are you investing for? What are your investment goals? When would you need it? We have so many reasons for growing our money. These may either be generic or personal. But growing your money for no reason at all might lead you nowhere. Being able to retire with a comfortable lifestyle someday is perhaps the most common generic investment goal for all. Would you in your right mind plan to still work actively for your entire lifetime even if the physical strength that you once had is already waning? That retirement–– whether by choice or by

The financial doctor Dr. Adonis Agcopra force––may come in early for some, or perhaps by the age of 60 for many. Retirement for most is attaining that state of not being obliged to work actively, even if you do not want to, just to earn your keep. For by then, you should have already accumulated enough balanced assets that can support your chosen lifestyle for the rest of your life. For many families, another common goal is to prepare adequate funds for the education of the children in due time. If the college you would like to send your child to in ten years’ time currently charges P150,000 in annual school fees, would you have

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EUFEMIO FLORES TICZON III AND EVANGELINE ASOMBRA LOTIVO-TICZON,

CIVIL CASE NO 2013-029

EUFEMIO FLORES TICZON III AND EVANGELINE ASOMBRA LOTIVO-TICZON, Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------/

an idea how much should you have saved by then? Other reasons may be personal and varies from individual to individual. That might be having funds to start building your dream house in five years. Or that could be enjoying your dream family vacation in one of those exotic places in a year or two. Perhaps it could even be accumulating more than enough wealth for altruism, and helping others for a noble cause! Nevertheless, whatever those goals are, the most important questions you need to be asking would be: Are my goals realistic? Are they monetized into the right figures?

Are my assumptions with regards to returns correct and realistic? In setting future financial goals, you need to establish how much is enough and when would you need it. For only then would you be able to know if you have reached your investment target. Only then would you be able to select the best portfolio from the investment pyramid with the appropriate mix of risk, return and liquidity to match your investing horizon and profile. Being able to come up with the right assumptions and projections for your future lifetime financial goals might need the help of a reliable financial professional. Act now! ----(Dr. Adonis Agcopra, MBA, CIS, RFC® is with the IARFC and is portfolio director of AFIC Meridian Consultants. URL: www. aficfinancialconsultants.com. Email: aficfinancialconsultants@outlook.com.)

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE SPOUSES SHERWIN A. GELLICA AND ARA JONETTE E. SACEDA,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-027

SHERWIN A. GELLICA AND ARA JONETTE E. SACEDA, Petitioners. x-------------------------------------------------------------------/

sure will take long to settle but we need not wait for that. In fact, if we all unite, we can all do a “home-run” and quicken the pace of the negotiations. But here are a few imperatives for this formula. • First and foremost, both the MILF and the MNLF must NOT INSIST that they alone, separately, have the “exclusive franchise” to represent the whole of the Bangsamoro. • Secondly, the functioning and existing political leaders must also be key players. • Thirdly, Malaysia will have to exercise some restraint in what it is doing now in Sabah. This way, it can continue and remain as “facilitator” after agreeing to leave the Sabah issue to be resolved by a third party body or interlocutor.

• Fourth, President Aquino must also calibrate his statements and actions based on the imperatives of the situation. • Fifth, the accruing benefits to the Sultanate, if any, must be inclusive. Meaning, although the Kirams are the “lead claimants”, all the many heirs (9 families as of the latest count) including the “subjects” or the socalled “ra’yat” or non-blood or non- royal followers must all be beneficiaries. • Finally, let’s not tinker with the sovereignty issue. It will lead us nowhere. I am sure there are other imperatives out there that we can all contribute to the formulation of the road map to sustainable peace. I can’t help but be an optimist and dreamer. I always look for a silver lining in the gathering dark clouds.

Pointers of Hidden Gate Tom Arguelles Caballero

Typhoon Pablo IT is hard to forget what Typhoon Pablo had done to some areas in Mindanao and the Visayas last year. Many could hardly believe it happened to them––in area which were not lambasted by typhoons in the past. Now, reality check, Mindanao is no longer safe from typhoons. Based on the interviews made by TV reporters before the typhoon swept over Davao Oriental, there were residents who said that their area was always spared from typhoon before. Okay, it was clear that such proposition did not come true as the typhoon made its way––bulldozing structures and plants and claimed lives in the process0 The message was clear that no one could really say we are safe as far as natural calamity is concerned. The tragedies that befelt on some residents in the National Capital Region (NCR) with Ondoy and Sendong in Mindanao were a stark reminder that we are helpless against the force of nature. We don’t know if there are antidote to typhoons. Perhaps in the future as technological advancement of man where we can dissipate any powerful typhoon as it develops. typhoon | page 11

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES KAREN DAVID GOZOS AND DENNIS DELOS REYES PANGANIBAN,

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-028

KAREN DAVID GOZOS AND DENNIS DELOS REYES PANGANIBAN, Petitioners x----------------------------------------------/

ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on April 26, 1999, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residents at Tubod, Iligan City or through their counsel at Door 2, 2nd Floor, MOPNFI Bldg., Aguho-Calamansi Drive, Patag road, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro. That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than ten (10) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; 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 judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 26, 1999 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. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on March 26, 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 news paper 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 7th day of March, 2013.

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 17, 2003 at Dubai. U.E.A., they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residents at Nonocan, Iligan City and Tibanga, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than two (2) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; 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 judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on March 17, 2003 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. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on March 26, 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 news paper 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 7th day of March, 2013.

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 25, 2002 at Rosario Batangas, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and notices at c/o Gandamra Law Office. Diocesan Building, Salvador Lluch St., Iligan City; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over eight years (8) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; 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 judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on March 25, 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. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on March 26, 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 news paper 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 7th day of March, 2013.

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Tanco Group sees ‘synergy of market leaders’ in new Philippine Life T H E Ta n c o G roup of Companies is looking to solidify the niche of its newly acquired company, Asianlife Financial, as the preferred insurance and financial assistance provider of Filipinos by creating exciting synergies with other companies under its wings. M r. Mo n i c o Ja c o b, board director of the Tanco Group of Companies, disclosed this as Asianlife Financial formally assumes the new name Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corporation, or simply Philippine Life. He said the company not only promises to obtain a significant chunk of its existing market, it is also setting sights on establishing new sets of clients. Philippine Life is the latest addition to the Tanco

Group of Companies after the latter acquired 70 per cent of Asianlife Financial in a share purchase agreement signed last May. Philippine Life now joins the list of trusted corporations and institutions under the Tanco Group, which include Philippines First Insurance Company; PhilPlans; PhilCare; Classic Financial Inc.; Venture Securities, Inc.; PWU; STI Education Services Group, Inc.; iACADEMY; DLS-STI College; De Los Santos-STI Medical Center; De Los Santos-STI Megaclinic; Total Consolidated Asset Management, Inc.; Global Resource for Outsourced Wor ke r s In c . ( G ROW Inc.); and STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. Mr. Enrique Alberto, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Philippine Life,

said that under the new management, Philippine Life is poised to expand services for its existing client base by creating synergies and partnerships with the other companies under the Tanco Group. Philippine Life has already began to introduce new and exciting products that are done through the synergy with partner companies, such as Family and Home Protection Plans, Health Care Riders, Retirement Plans, Memorial Assistance and Educational Plans, Wealth Accumulation Plans, Distance Learning Programs for DepEd Teachers, Term and Accident Products bundled with non-life features like Fire and Motor Insurance. More information on Philippine Life is available at www.phillife.com.ph.

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Newest ‘dengue Rx plan’ launched Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corporation (Philippine Life) takes the Next Big Step as it launches its newest product DENGUE RX PLAN. This plan was launched and officially announced in Region 10 during the Blessing of Philippine Life

Cagayan De Oro Regional Office last January 18, 2013. A number of press and media practitioners are now covered with the Dengue Rx Plan, a unique medical reimbursement plan to cushion the financial effects of the dreaded Dengue disease. Dengue Rx Plan is one of the many new and exciting products Philippine Life has for the insuring public. To empower the Filipino family, the company offers Family and Home Protection Plans, Health Care Riders, Educational Plans,

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by Filipino voters inspires me to do more for them,” said Ejercito Estrada. The San Juan solon has vowed to pursue measures that will ensure that economic growth rates being posted by the Philippines would translate into more decent jobs for Filipinos. Ejercito Estrada, son of former President Joseph Estrada, is a consistent top performer in pre-election surveys conducted by Pulse Asia and the Social Weather Stations.

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several decades and held the post of Executive Secretary for a few months under the Ramos administration, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in his residence here. The 79-year old Amante was diagnosed with liver cancer about three months ago, said Agusan del Norte Board Member Rey G. Jamboy. Amante’s son, Erlpe John, the incumbent Agusan del Norte Governor, told MindaNews he was thankful his father died a painless death. “He died peacefully. We are thankful that he did not undergo an agonizing death since we know most liver cancer patients undergo a painful ordeal. He had deteriorated and got really sick the past three to four months but we did hope he would recover,” Amante said. “He even went to the cock fighting arena, since it was one of his favorite pastimes. Sometimes he wanted to talk and discuss certain details but I declined and discouraged him because I wanted to believe within me that he could still get better,” he said. Amante explained that his father lived a very fruitful and meaningful life with his work, family and with the people. “He lived a fulfilling life and he was happy with how it all turned out. The doctors back in Manila advised him to stay there so that they would be able to monitor him properly but my father declined since he wanted to be here at home and closer to his family and with the people,” he added. The governor thanked his sister, Rep. Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba for personally taking caring of their father the past few months.. Angelica Rosedell, who served as governor for three terms and is running again for governor this year, is a nurse. Governor Amante said they are just waiting for their brother to arrive from the United States.. He said interment is scheduled for March 17 although this may change depending on their brother’s arrival. Edelmiro A. Amante, Sr. started his career in barangay Ampayon, Butuan

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Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com City back in 1959 as a barrio lieutenant then a councilor from 1960 to 1964. He served as delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention and was Assemblyman of the Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1984. He was elected four times to the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Agusan del Norte after democracy was restored in 1986. He also served as Executive Secretary to former president Ramos from September 14, 1992 to Juen 30, 1993 and was Presidential consultant for Mindanao flagship projects from 1997 to 1998. The patriarch of the political clan that ruled the province since the 1960s, was born on April 21, 1933 in Butuan City. He later moved his residence to Cabadbaran town. The Amante clan is touted as the nemesis of the Plaza clan which has dominated the political landscape of neighboring Agusan del Sur. Amante finished his Bachelor of Arts in 1954 and Bachelor of Laws in 1958 at the Silliman University in Dumaguete City. He was author of several national bills including “The Act Providing for Synchronized Barangay and National Elections..”, “An act imposing higher registration fees for vehicle owners who own two or more vehicles, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8794 entitled “An Act imposing a motor vehicle users charge on owners of all types of motor vehicles and for other purposes.” The patriarch’s wife, Rosario “Sayong” Malayas, served as mayor of Cabadbaran for three terms. She passed away on October 19, 2008. survived by his children Rep. Amante-Matba, Gov. Erlpe John, Leah Amante Mendoza and another son who is based in the United States. His wife, former 3-termer Cabadbaran mayor Rosario “Sayong” Malvas, is already deceased on October 19, 2008. (Erwin Mascarinas with a report from Vanessa L. Almeda)

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and Regulations, the Philippine Grid Code (PGC) and the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules. NGCP is also mandated to implement the ERC- promulgated Ancillary Service Procurement Plan (ASPP) and the Ancillary Services Cost Recovery Mechanism (AS-CRM). Ancillary Services, as defined in Section 4 (b) of the EPIRA, are “those services that are necessary to support the transmission of capacity and energy from resources to loads while maintaining reliable operation of the transmission

system in accordance with good utility practice and the Grid Code.” Such “AS” are needed to ensure reliability in the operation of the transmission system and consequently, in the reliability of the electricity supply in the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Grids. It is the responsibility of NGCP to adequately serve generation companies, distribution utilities and suppliers requiring transmission service and/ or ancillary services through the transmission system. Ancillary services stabilize electricity supply and prevent system-wide blackout. These regulate the electricity coming into homes so that lights do not flicker. During times of emergencies when a power plant unexpectedly breaks down, these services make a back-up plant readily available to temporarily augment the lack of supply. As NGCP is responsible for determining, acquiring, and dispatching the capacity needed to supply the required ancillary services and for developing and proposing wheeling charges and ancillary service tariffs to the ERC, it makes sure that only efficient but affordable ancillary services providers are contracted. It should be noted that NGCP bills and collects AS charges from its direct customers then remits these collections directly and entirely to the AS providers. As the collecting agent, NGCP does not get revenues from the said charges. NGCP is a privately owned cor p oration in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines and towers, substations and related assets.

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oil milling, rubber processing because of very low raw material base because of lack of investments in non-rice sector,” said Dr. Rolando Dy of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) during the Arangkada forum. Dy bared that UA&P did the benchmarking of the rubber and coffee industries in Southeast Asia, adding this is important to spur private investments in the country. He said there is now greater emphasis on other crops to address global development. Dy cited the country’s program that refocuses on food security thrust from just rice self-sufficiency to food staples sufficiency including white corn, cassava, coconut and camote. He said the convergence and value chain coordination among government agencies on food staples

are crucial. “(These staples) have large multipliers, more distributive, more inclusive and they are less water intensive. You know water would be a crisis in the 20th century,” he noted. The Food Staples SelfSufficiency Roadmap 20112016 aims to increase the country’s production of non-rice staples by 3.5 percent annually. Dy pointed out that developing the agribusiness sector is important in jobs creations. The sector shares close to 40 percent of the country’s total labor force. To further boost the sector, the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines recommended to develop new export crops and products. “There is a greater effort to expand the coconut water exports. There is ongoing work with coconut oil mills in trying to capture the water that would otherwise get thrown away by copra producers,” the business group said. --Danielle Venz, PHILEXPORT News and Features

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guitarists, Monching, as he is widely known in the local music world, has brought home several awards such as second prize in the 2009 NAMCYA Guitar Competition, third Prize in the 2010 Bangkok International Guitar Competition, Grand Prize in the 2011 Philippine International Guitar Competition and won third place in the Singapore International Guitar Competition of the same year. Last year, he also won two competitions––first prize in the Asia International Guitar Competition in Thailand and second place in the Taiwan International Guitar Competition. This special concert at the Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University’s world-class performing arts venue is for the benefit of the community extension units of the university namely Safer River Life Saver Foundation, Inc. and Rodolfo N. Pelaez Foundation Scholarship Program. Liceo U has launched a philanthropic program dubbed as “One with YOU” which aims to partner with individuals, corporations and agencies in sustaining the three advocacies that the university is supporting, namely: environmental protection, education for the underprivileged and cultivation of culture through the arts. Donations and pledges are accepted at the main lobby of the Rodelsa Hall. For more details and inquiries, please call the Office of Cultural Affairs at (088) 8584093 to 95 local 109 or visit them at the 2nd Floor of Rodelsa Hall, Rodolfo N. Pelaez Boulevard, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City.

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“Coal is the worst answer to the Mindanao power situation,” said Beau Baconguis, Greenpeace program manager for the Philippines adding, “it’s a short-term, short-sighted solution. It will compromise the island’s agricultural productivity, cause health problems for nearby communities, and will also lead to water shortages in the future.” Mindanao, which relies on hydro-electric power, faces energy shortages during the dry season due to lower water levels in its lakes and rivers, the statement said. However, it added, coalfired power plants are huge water guzzlers. The 300 megawatt plant being built by Aboitiz Power in Davao City is located on top of an aquifer in Binugao, Toril, and is projected to use around 1,500 cubic meters of freshwater daily for cooling, inducing saltwater intrusion into Davao’s water source, and compounding water shortage, the Greenpeace claimed in a statement. It argues that the countr y’s renewable energ y sources can provide more than enough energy to power industries throughout the country. “Solar energy potential alone in Mindanao is calculated at 4.5-5.5 kWh/m2/ day.[i] Wind potential is also high along the coastal areas of the island. Renewable energy is a clean alternative to dirty and climate changecausing energy sources such as coal and other fossil fuels,” said the Greenpeace. “Investing in coal and diesel plants today will lock out massive renewable energy investments in Mindanao,” said Baconguis. “Compared to coal and diesel, renewable energy facilities can be deployed faster and also provides jobs that do not sacrifice the environment and the workers’ health. It therefore makes more business sense.” Early this year, Greenpeace released the report, Green is gold: How renewable energy can save us money and generate jobs. The report proves that job generation without the environmental and health impacts attendant to coal and other fossil fuel sources is possible. By speeding up the processes and increasing the targets for investments in renewable energy, the Aquino administration can spark the much needed energy revolution in the country. This is not only good for the environment and for public health; it is economically sound as well, explained Baconguis. “The President must remain true to his campaign commitment to phase out coal and promote renewable energy,” Baconguis said. “Championing renewable energy and rejecting coal and other fossil-fuel powered facilities is a legacy

his administration can leave to the environment,” she said.

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-oooSIGNS WE MUST NOT IGNORE: The signs are all around us, if we only open our eyes wide enough and allow us our minds to understand good enough. First, the comet Pan-STARRS, dazzling in its magnificent display of greatly visible light over the weekend, and then the dust storm and strong winds that hit a wide area of Higashikurume-shi, a district of Tokyo Sunday, March 10, 2013, as reported in Facebook by someone identifying herself as “Torch Bearer Mandal”. Then, came the 900 pigs which were found floating Saturday, March 09, 2013 in a Shanghai river that is a source for drinking water for many Chinese. And, of course, the raging wars between Malaysian forces and the Royal Forces of the Sultanate of Sulu, and between government and rebel forces in many Middle East countries. Then also, the now-countless earthquakes, hunger, and inexplicable but deadly diseases stalking many peoples and nations around the world. These events are not separate and distinct from one another. They have been predicted to happen long ago. And, it would be very clear now, the predictions are extremely accurate. The only thing that is lacking now is the event that is predicted likewise to happen, after all of these events shall have already taken place. What is this event? Read the Bible, in its Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. Also, read Deuteronomy 28:23-24 and Matthew 8, Mark 5 and Luke 8. Read while there is time. -oooPRAYER IS THE ANSWER: A reminder: “Prayer is the answer to every problem in life. It puts us in tune with Divine Wisdom, which knows how to adjust everything perfectly. So often, we do not pray in certain situations because from our standpoint, the outlook is hopeless. But nothing is impossible with God. Nothing is so entangled it cannot be remedied. No human relationship is too strained to bring about reconciliation and understanding. “No habit so deep-rooted that it cannot be overcome. No one is so weak that he cannot be strong. No one is so ill that he cannot be healed. No mind is so dull that it cannot be made brilliant. Whatever we need if trust God, He will supply it. If anything is causing worry and anxiety, let us stop rehearsing the difficulty and trust God for love, healing and power.” -oooREACTIONS? Please call me at 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com, mmauriciojr111@ gmail.com

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were coming from a relief operation of the DSWD, and accused them of intending to give the relief goods to the NPAs. A Karapatan factsheet dated January 22 obtained by davaotoday.com shows an account of Jose narrating about how the members of the NPA were there as first responders in the wake of typhoon Pablo in Binondo village, giving food to the victims, attending to the wounded and even finding ways, such as renting chainsaws to clear the roads of fallen trees. Jose’s account also told of how she complained about the local government officials relegating to the 67th IB their task of attending to the Pablo victims’ needs, even providing a budget to the military for the purchase of chainsaws which did not reach them. She also made mention about how the military repacked the relief goods intended for the victims, and stashed the contents by one half, from 10 kilos of rice to five kilos. On Monday, Jose was reportedly on her way to Davao City to report a recent incident of blacklisting by members of the 67th IB of Pablo victims who attended the February 2528 barricade at the DSWD regional office. Mary Ann Sapar, secretary general of women’s group Gabriela, condemns the brutal act and demands justice for Jose, whom she cited is an “acknowledged leader and rights champion in her community.” Sapar said the military has blood in their hands over the murder of another woman defender of human rights who fell victim to the spate of extrajudicial killings of activists in Southern Mindanao. Jose, according to Gabriela is the 15th victim of extrajudicial killings in the region, and the third woman killed under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III. Even DSWD secretary Teresita “Dinky” Soliman, Sapar said, “does not escape

accountability in this.” “Throughout the struggle of barricading Pablo victims since the Montevista barricade, she did not cease mouthing off her insults, red-tagging and intrigue against the survivors,” Sapar said. “She was practically handing Cristina and all the survivors a death sentence with her contempt and red-baiting,” Sapar added. (With a report from Irene V. Dagudog, davaotoday.com)

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The “antidote” would be about information and effective and efficient strategies for the areas that will be affected by typhoons and similar diasters. Although we pray that these were the last natural calamities for Mindanao and elsewhere in the country. But we have to be ready. We don’t know about tomorrow. In Mindanao, it was Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley which suffered the most. Many of their infrastructures and economic bases were wiped out. We only hope that the soonest time possible they will be able to recover.

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moving forward unhindered by secrecy and manipulation, and propelled by solidarity towards the shared goal of empowering every Filipino in the Muslim autonomous region. Aquino’s visit was the first of any Philippine president to a rebel stronghold to launch peace and development projects. In October, Aquino invited Ebrahim to the Presidential Palace to witness the signing of the Framework on the Bangsamoro Agreement which shall replace the current Muslim autonomous region. Under the accord, the government and the rebel group would intensify development efforts for rehabilitation, reconstruction of poverty-stricken Muslim communities and institute programs to address the needs of MILF combatants and war refugees, according to Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte. “Even before a peace agreement is signed, you will see that it’s about providing the social services to the MILF and to the Moros in Mindanao because of the Framework Agreement. It shows also the sincerity of both sides as a

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continuity to talk and to finalize the annexes in the Framework Agreement,” Valte said. Mike Pasigan, the MILF spokesman for Sajahatra Bangsamoro program, told the Philippine Information Agency that the head of their peace panel Mohagher Iqbal has also

affirmed the partnership of the parties in Sajahatra Bangsamoro. “Both sides have been working together in identifying and designing the projects that will address the immediate needs of Bangsamoro communities. The program will further strengthen the collabora-

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COTABATO CITY – Mahigpit ang pagbabantay ng mga netizens sa pangasiwaan ng Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao na kung saan ay tila wala pa rin humpay ang mga sumbong ukol sa ibatibang anomalya sa pamahalaan. Sa Facebook account ng grupong “ARMM WATCH” ay samut-sari ang batikos na tinatanggap ng ibatibang mga opisyal. Mga bintang ng pangungurakot mula sa mga ahensya hanggang sa luklukan ng kataastaasang tanggapan at kung anu-ano pa. Nagsisilbing mga mata at tainga ang naturang social-media watchdog sa mga kaganapan sa ARMM at iba't-ibang isyu ang binabantayan mula sa mga ghost teachers, nepotism at ang gastusin sa pondo ng ARMM. Isang miyembro nito ang nagsabing: "SO THE PUBLIC MAY KNOW. I have a reason to believe that there are still remaining "ghost teachers" in the ARMM who are receving salaries without really teaching or reporting for work for

the simple reason that they do not have the knowhow to perform the job. What they do is they pay other persons to do the dirty work while they do nothing at all. They are hard to find because they hide behind the veils of their protectors in the ARMM who are pretending to be champions of change and development. (Nota bene: Pasintabi po sa mga taong totoong maganda talaga ang hangarin sa ARMM)." Ilang beses na napaulat na maraming ghost teachers ang natanggal sa ARMM ng umupo si dating congressman Mujiv Hataman bilang officer-in-charge, at pinuri pa ito ng Pangulong Benigno Aquino at binansagan pa itong "ghost buster." Ngunit sa katotohanan ay wala pang 80 diumano ang nadiskubreng ghost teachers sa mga paaralan sa buong ARMM na kumukulekta ng sahod, ayon sa Department of Education. Wala rin balita kung may nasampahan ng kaso ukol sa mga anomalya at hanggang ngayon ay blanko pa rin ang publiko sa isyung ito. Nagsisilbi rin sum-

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