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Orochamber urges cops to beef up security plan By RUEL V. PELONE, Managing editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City—The influential Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (Orochamber) has expressed alarm over the rising criminality in the city as it called on law enforcement agencies to beef up its security plan. Orochamber President Efren Uy, who was the special guest of the weekly NewsCon, a community service of Sudaria Group of Newspapers, yesterday said the businessmen were quite alarmed over the increase of crime incidents even if the police claimed it was still in “manageable level.” Uy, during yesterday’s press conference held at the BWM Training Center in Abellanosa in Cagayan de Oro, stressed that the business community, especially the Orochamber, had been in constant contact with the

CAGAYAN de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (Orochamber) President Efren T. Uy speaks during the holding of NewsCon held at the BWM Media Center, Tanleh Building, Abellanosa Street, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo by Rolando Sudaria

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Rights group hits police over lumad leader’s arrest By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Editor-at-large

By Lorie Ann A. Cascaro of MindaNews.com

DAVAO City––Thirty-five percent of faculty members teaching general education subjects may be displaced upon the roll out of grades 11 and 12 or senior high school (SHS) starting school year 2016-2017, an official of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) said. Dr. Sinfroso Birung, director IV of CHEd’s Office of Program and Standards presented this scenario at the Mindanao-wide Education Tripartite Forum on K to 12” at the Crown Regency Residences here last Friday.

law enforcement agencies through the frequent holding of a Security Forum. During the security forum, he said businessmen have been assured that the police, the military, and even the intelligence arm—the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the National Intelligence C o ord i n at i n g Ag e n c y (Nica)—are on hand to combat criminality. “Gani, pirmi on alert and pulis,” Uy quoted the police as saying during yesterday’s NewsCon

Demonstators stage a rally Monday at the Misamis Oriental provincial capitol to protest against Governor Oscar Moreno. The demonstration called for Moreno to answer the charges of corruption in the amount of P193-million publicized by the KKK-MO (Kalihukan Kontra Korapsyon – Misamis Oriental) through streamers, posters and placards. Moreno did not leave his office during the rally. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur--- An aspiring indigenous peoples party-list Katribu and human rights group Karapatan Caraga have decried the arrest of a staunch anti-mining leader in Surigao del Sur saying the rebellion charges filed by the police were trumped up to get back at him. According to a Katribu statement, Jalandoni Campos, chairperson of the Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (Mapasu), was arrested by police operatives in plainclothes on Saturday night in Tandag City after he guested from a public

Villar vows to push for hubby’s anti no exam bill

FORMER Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar on has vowed to pursue the proposed measure filed by her husband, outgoing Senator Manny Villar, which prohibits colleges and universities from preventing students to

take examinations over unpaid tuition and other school fees. The former congresswoman, who is running for senator under the Nacionalista PartyTeam PNoy, said this will See Exam/p.4

affairs program over local FM station to talk about human rights violations and the destruction of the environment as a result of continued unabated large-scale mining in the province. Katribu believed Campos’ arrest was worked out ahead of 36 others implicated in the rebellion charges after the attack of the police station in April 2011 in Lianga town by New Peoples Army rebels because he had been an outspoken and respected lumad leader of peoples organization who actively campaigned against the advent of big mining companies in Caraga region. “Campos’ arrest is a blatant See arrest/p.4

CDO’s ‘Birhen sa Guadalupe’ tops Holy Week destination By CRIS DIAZ Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Although it does not sound familiar, the “Birhen sa Guadalupe” (Virgin of Guadalupe) located in the

landlocked hinterlands of Cagayan de Oro City topped the Holy Week destination for local residents here. Located in the mountains of Cugman, an east coast barangay of See Birhen/p.4

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PVB’s World War II exhibit GENERAL SANTOS CITY – With the celebration of Veterans Week in the Philippine just a few weeks away awareness for World War II events is on the rise and the people of SOCCSKSARGEN will be at an advantage as Philippine Veterans Bank’s World War II Traveling Exhibit in General Santos City from March 26 to April 14. The multi-awarded and much traveled exhibit, entitled “War of Our Fathers”, will be on display at the 2nd Floor of SM City General Santos to captivate viewers with its wide array of orld War II photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts that pay tribute to the bravery, patriotism, and determination of Filipinos – men and women – who fought and died for our country’s freedom during the war as well as for those who survived those dark years. Since 2006, the World War II Traveling Exhibit has been on a mission to share to the public, especially to the youth, the legacy of our World War II Filipino veterans and the value of freedom which they fought for decades ago. It has been displayed in schools, museums, city and municipal halls, and malls in over 40 cities and municipalities in the country. Earlier this year, the exhibit was in Koronadal City as part of the Hinugyaw Festivities and more recently, it was on display in nearby Sarangani Province. The traveling exhibit’s stop in General Santos City is courtesy of the Veterans Fed-

A Look at World War II in the Philippines with Veterans Bank Traveling Exhibit at SM City GenSan

eration of the Philippines in partnership with the Municipality of Polomolok and SM City General Santos. The War of Our Fathers Exhibit will be opened today, March 25, in simple inauguration rites to be led by Veterans Bank President Ricardo Balbido along with Congressman Pedro Acharon, 1st District of South Cotabato; Polomolok Mayor Isidro Lumayag and representatives from SM City GenSan and the local VFP district. Other bank officers joining the inauguration are VP and Corporate Communications Head Miguel Angelo Villa-Real, Mindanao Area Head Tranquilino Morante, and Veterans Bank GenSan Branch Head Norberta Magtajas. The Veterans Bank World War II Traveling Exhibit will be open for public viewing until April 14, 2013 with no admission costs.

Pepsi bares winners of raffle promo CAGAYAN DEORO CITYThe Office of Human Resources of Pepsi Cola Bottling Plant here has bared the winners of the latest raffle promo nationwide Hataw Araw-Araw. One of the winners is a resident of this city according to Human REsource Supervisor Jude Salvana. The official list of the daily winners from March 15 to 20, 2013, are the following. DAILY WINNERS OF MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Clarity Oyek, Quezon City; Moises MaloteBuyagan, La Trinidad; Rodel Recto, Cararayan, Naga; Rolly Benedicto, Cabanatuan City; Jose Abedan, Bauang, La Union; Mia Catherine Marasigan, Dasmariña City, Cavite, DAILY WINNERS OF CANON CAMERA - Opalynne

Calugdan, Bacoor, Cavite; Clifford Francisco, Las Piñas; Omar Calugdan, Bacoor, Cavite; Robert Iris D. Lucero, Sultan Kudarat; Omar Calugdan, Bacoor, Cavite; Katrina Usman, Divisoria, Zamboanga; Elemenia Mateo R o s a r i o ,La Union; Liezel Diaropa, Muntinlupa City; Maila Catuncan, Taguig City; Victorio Justin Pusta, C a l o o c a n City, Jerome Co, Pandacan, Manila; Margie Macalindong, South Cotabato. DAILY WINNERS OF SAMSUNG S3 - Romulo G. Corales, Nueva Ecija; Florlina Ojeda, Tondo, Manila; Arcadia Abellaneda, Apas, Cebu City; Annabelle M. Abedan, Buang, La Union; Annalyn Modi, La Trinidad Benguet; Christopher Corre, Cabuyao, Laguna; Robert Gil Avio, Gumaca, Quezon;

Raquel Valenzuela, Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Noe Englis,Pasay City ; Roger Villamin, Quezon City ; Brenda Carillo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija; Marvin De Quilla, Zone 3 Koronadal city. DAILY WINNERS OF APPLE iPAD MINI - Julie Galve, Negros Occidental; Diosdado Gombio, Pangasinan; Fem Canuel, Malate, Manila; Jefferson Guinto Batac, Ilocos Norte; Fem Canuel, Malate, Manila; Annabelle Abedan, Bauang, La Union; Edgar Concepcion Jr. ,Bacoor ; Cavite; Robert Iris Lucero, Sultan Kudarat; Benjamin Meneses Pangasinan; Joseph Oguimas,Lumbia Airport, Cagayan De Oro City; Mia Catherine Marasigan, Dasmariñas, City, Cavite; and Esperanza Gutierrez, Concepcion, Tarlac.

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Church decries VAW-C in Surigao Sur By Genevieve G. Cantor, Correspondent

TANDAG CITY - Most Rev. Nereo P. Odchimar, Bishop of Tandag, decries the high incidence of violence against women and children in the Surigao del Sur, as reported by the Provincial Social Work and Development Agency and City Social Work and Development office. Bishop Odchimar accused the local government of Surigao del Sur, particularly on the seemingly increasing incidents of prostitution and human trafficking in the province. “There is no point in time that prostitution became well-organized and

well-entrenched far and wide in our province” he said. According to him a new form of white slavery has taken shape in the face of human trafficking, emerging fast at an alarming level, most victims are minors and are from the neighboring towns and depressed areas of the province. Odchimar said, human trafficking in Surigao del Sur has already become a commodity. He added that such crimes trace their causes in the utter poverty enveloping the towns for lack of decent job opportunities and un-

DSWD admits existence of human trafficking in Surigao Sur By Genevieve G. Cantor, Correspondent

SURIGAO DEL SUR Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer May Navidad GeliSalinas admitted that incidents of prostitution and human trafficking in Surigao del Sur have increased. S h e , h o w e v e r, e x plained that most of these cases haven’t formally been reported to her office due to family discretion. There are reports that human trafficking rampantly exists in the province of Surigao del Sur, w it h most of t he recruiters coming from Tandag City. Based on local DSWD survey, the recruiters have no intent ion of re a l ly engaging in human traf-

ficking, but simply being asked by some friends in Manila to middle in the recruiting house helps. Salinas assured that they are currently rendering assistance to the survivors being referred to them for temporary shelter in Davao city. They also conduct necessary counselling to minors, with transportation and financial assistance from the provincial government. The provincial Social Welfare and Development Office has also formed a task force against human trafficking, coordination with the Armed forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. (GGC/asf )

Robbers kill 29-year-old victim in Agsur By Ruth Kahrreen Aranton- Pontillo

CAMP RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, Butaun City – A 29-year old resident of Azpetia, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur was shot to death by two unidentified persons, morning of March 21, this year. Police identified the victim as Ruel Caman Jayoma. The shooting took place in Barangay New Maug, Prosperidad. Investigation revealed that the victim was riding

on board a motorcycle when shot several times by two unidentified persons using an undetermined type of firearm. The killers fled after the incident, carting away the wallet and motorcycle of the victim. Recovered by authorities at the crime scene were four empty shells, one dud bullet and one bullet believed to be of caliber.45 pistol. (RKAP/MMG/asf )

controlled proliferation of videoke bars that become fronts for the trade in this province of Surigao del Sur. For the government, he further said prostitution is

the prize of being progressive as a province. The church blamed the local government for not protecting the rights and lives of these minors.

“Minors have been dehumanized and exploit rubbing their true dignity by become a prostitutes, minors becoming the social sin as they create and

support in the society that generates evil opposing the full development as human person and the society for the matter,” he observed. (GGC/asf )

Abandoned rebel’s camp discovered in Agusan Norte By 1st Lt. Joe Patrick A. Martinez

BUTUAN CITY - The Philippine Army’s 3rd Special Forces Battalion, Special Operations Command, which is under the operational control of the 402nd Infantry Brigade, has discovered an abandoned NPA camp in the remote part of Sitio Tabon, Brgy Tagmamarkay, Agusan del Norte, March

18, 2013. The discovery was made possible with help of local civilian residents, who have claimed to have been victims of the NPAs extortion activities. Upon receipt of information, Lt. Col. Potenciano C. Camba, commanding officer of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion, ordered

his troops to proceed to the area, prompting the NPAs flee and abandon the camp. Found inside the camp were two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), M16 ammunitions, and personal belongings. “We would like to thank the people in the communities for all the information they gave to make the opera-

tion successful. With this, we believe that the NPAs in my area of responsibility will have a hard time recovering their resources, said Lt. Col. Camba even as he stressed the accuracy of the intelligence report both in the PNP and the AFP. (1st Lt. Joe Patrick A. Martinez, member of MinPresDev/asf )

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strong moral values,” the mayor said. He added, “I find it very important to take care of our spirituality for it can guide us to do the right things.” Roman Catholic employees shall have their Mass celebration every first Friday of the month, while the Islam faithful are encouraged to engage in their Obligatory Prayer at the Prayer Room, Social Hall, People's Palace. (net/asf )

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among her priorities in case she wins a senate seat in the coming May elections. Sen. Villar belongs to the so-called “graduating senators” whose term of office ends in June 2013. Sometimes in October 2011, Sen. Villar, a former House Speaker and Senate President, filed a bill to keep higher educational institutions from implementing “No permit, No Exam” policies, saying it amounts to depriving students the right to take examinations. Villar’s bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students, and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. But Villar’s bill was not passed in the Senate although it was referred to the Senate committee on education chaired by Senator Edgardo Angara. It’s counterpart bill was approved on third reading in the House of Representatives. The s enator’s w ife, widely-known as “Misis Hanep Buhay,” said it is lamentable this ‘unfortunate’ incident happened to a young “Iskolar ng Bayan” at UP Manila, who could be the ‘key’ to take out of poverty her parents and four younger siblings. “Another life was wasted due to poverty,” said Villar who has also been advocating jobs for everybody to lead a comfortable life. To avoid another case of Kristel Tejada, who committed suicide after she was forced to file a leave of absence (LOA) due to unpaid tuition fees, former Rep. Villar also underscored the need to revisit and review the policies of our State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to which UP Manila belongs, and the other educational institutions in the country. “What happened to Kristel is very regrettable especially since she was enrolled in a government-subsidized institution mandated to provide high quality education to “poor but deserving” students. Just like other SUCs, UP has a regular annual appropriations from the national government. So it is necessary to look into the need to expand the government’s study and scholarship programs in SUCs. Do we need to give them additional budget so

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Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com that students like Kristel would no longer be burdened to cough up money for her tuition fees?” said she said. She said there should also be a review of the SUCs policies for non-payment of tuition fees. “Perhaps, it’s about time to review these policies,” she further stated. She said Tejada’s suicide also showed the lack of access to education in the country. Imagine, Kristel, considered a “Iskolar ng Bayan,” being a student of UP, a state university, killed herself as she has no money to pay her tuitions fees. It’s indeed sad and a total dismay,” she added.

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(News Conference). Earlier, Cagayan de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano has revitalized the Mayor’s Action Squad for Assistance (Masa) apparently to help the law enforcement agencies in its fight against criminal elements. Emano said Masa is composed of armed civilians, and policemen tasked to assist the law enforcement bodies in carrying its duties in protecting the lives and properties of civilians. When asked about his comment on the pronouncement of Cagayan de Oro City Police Director Graciano Mijares during a meeting with the Orochamber that the police is not receiving anything from city government, Uy explained that Mijares could not have been fully aware of the affairs of the city police as he sat down as city’s police chief in January. The Orochamber president is also not inclined with the proposal to revive the “reward system” saying it can be the subject of “abuse” by some erring individuals. Also yesterday, the Orochamber, the local government of Cagayan de Oro, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and the law enforcement agencies launched the Emergency Call 888. Uy pointed out the emergency call 888 was activated two years ago but did not push through due to some technical problems. “It was an improvement of ‘Hotline 888’ used during the typhoon Pablo,” said the Orochamber president. As soon as the telephone companies are finished fixing its systems, Uy said concerned citizens can soon “dial 888” on their respective mobile phones free. This can be in April as promised by telephone companies, said Uy. He, however, emphasized that 888 or emergency call 888 must be used only on emergency cases such as fire, crime, and disasterrelated incidents.

organizations and partylists,” said Dr. Naty Castro, secretary-general of Karapatan Caraga. Karapatan Caraga said rebellion charges against Campos and 36 others was lodged without prior information despite the fact that he was well-known in Lianga town as the leader of one of the biggest peoples organization in the province. The case was pursued by the police and the military even as the NPA already admitted responsibility of the police station raid, Karapatan Caraga said. “The warrant of arrest was issued without allowing those accused to respond to the charges against them. Clearly there was no reasonable investigation to determine probable cause,” the statement noted. C astro claimed t he charges against Campos and the other old and sickly Mapasu members were part of 12 documented cases of trumped up charges filed against over 80 leaders and members of progressive organizations in the Caraga region. Castro said the charges have persisted despite the assurances from the local prosecutors office and the Department of Justice to reinvestigate the cases while new cases have been filed with the same disregard to legal procedure. Katribu said Campos is well-known not only to the lumad and religious group but to municipal and provincial officials as well because of his strong stand against destructive large-scale mining and militarization.

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Birung spoke on the implications of the K to 12 Program on teaching and non-teaching personnel. The K to 12 program or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 aims to improve basic education by strengthening the curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education. The program covers at least one year of kindergarten, six years of elementary education, and six years of secondary education -- four years of junior high school (grades 7-10) and two years of SHS. Under the K to 12 program, Grades 1 and 7 began last school year (2012-2013), while grades 2 and 8 will start this school year (20132014). Grades 3 and 9 will begin in school year 2014-2015; grades 4 and 10 in 20152016; grades 5 and 11 in 2016-2017; and, grades 6 and 12 in 2017-2018. Redundancy of faculty members are likely to happen in private schools because there will be no first year college students enrolled for two years as students undergo SHS, Rofrom page 1 meo Montefalco, Jr., officer political harassment in charge of the Bureau against progressive peoples of Labor and Relations of

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the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Central Office, said in an interview after the forum. If there are no enrolees, he said, there would be no tuition which is the source of salaries for teachers. He said a case of redundancy could happen because while there are teachers, there are no students to teach. “Pe r o ay aw n at i n g tingnan na umabot siya sa redundancy. Ayaw nating mangyari na may magkakatanggalan (But, we don’t want to see that it will end up in redundancy. We don’t want displacement of teachers to happen),” Montefalco told reporters. He said private colleges and universities may likely apply for redundancy if the number of their employees will become “superfluous.” He pointed out that termination of employees is allowed by the Labor Code under two grounds: just cause, which is due to an employee’s grave offense, and authorized cause, which is due to redundancy. He said the DOLE consulted private colleges and universities through the forum to know where to place the affected teachers “without taking them out of the education industry.” It was the first consultation in the country on the K to 12 program that was conducted by the DOLE, involving private colleges and universities, the Department of Education (DepEd), CHEd and DOLE officials Mindanao-wide to discuss the transition from the current education system to K to 12, and the ssues and concerns raised by the private colleges and universities. Montefalco said one of the solutions proposed was to hire the college teachers to teach in SHS, because with the full implementation of K to 12, there will be 85,000 vacancies for teachers in public schools nationwide. In fact, he added, the DepEd currently lacks 47,000 teachers nationwide to be filled in until the end of 2013. Lawyer Joseph Noel Estrada, executive director of the Coordinating council of Private Educational Associates (COCOPEA), presented in the forum legal issues and labor concerns with the full implementation of the K to 12 program. COCOPEA is composed of organizations of private educational institutions in the country. “We are exploring ways on how to temper the financial impact… We need to work together to survive the two years,” Estrada said. He said they will help ensure that the private colleges and universities will not be closed. Mart Sambalud, secretary to the principal of the Maryknoll High School of Sto. Tomas in Sto. Tomas town, Davao del Norte, told MindaNews that private colleges and universities

may offer SHS to offset the expected reduction in enrolment. “But, they will be facing lack of teachers because not all affected teachers are qualified to teach general education for SHS unless they have Master’s Degree or National Certificate II from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority,” he said. Sambalud said thes private academic institutions will also lack facilities should they offer SHS.

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It was through the mountainous very long if viewed from the limited trail of personal sacrifice time television could give to any interview with any personality. and endurance. interview proved once Others who flocked to moreThat that Kris is always the excepthe “Birhen sa Guadalupe” tion when it comes to her story, where the sick and the ill when the news is about her or who seek the healing in- the subject of the interview is tervention of the blessed her. That is how valuable Kris is to the media. All rules are set “Virgin of Guadalupe.” During Holy Week, hun- aside just so media can give the utmost prominence they can give dreds of the faithful trek to her story, savory or not. It is for the “Birhen sa Guadalupe” this reason that her newest spat here traversing nine rivers with Yap hogged the limelight for and climbing mountains, several days last week. When Kris sobs to tell her story often laced with poisonous the world seems to stop turning. snakes, to reach the foot of a grotto where the “Birhen Everything and everyone stop to listen to her. Not even Oprah sa Guadalupe” stood. Winfrey, the world’s recognized One would pass through queen of television talk shows, the 14 Way of the Cross enjoys such attention as Kris. as one crossed the rivers. And in revealing her spat with The last of the 14 Way of Yap that happened December of the Cross was at the foot of last year yet, Kris got what she Every media outlet – print, the Birhen sa Guadalupe’s wanted. radio, television and even social grotto. media – scrambled to carry the There were no lights story and gave it the prominence an electricity in the area they could possibly give it. No one can deny that when prompting people who climbed to the “Birhen sa Kris made her not so startling Guadalupe” two or three revelation, having a spat with men of her life is not an days before Good Friday the extraordinary news anymore as to bring with them provi- far as Kris is concerned; it buried sions, flashlights, transistor all issues that have bearing on radios, and extra battery for the nation’s life. And because so much prominence was accorded cell phones. “It is always a personal her revelation of an incident that sacrifice to visit and pray at happened three months ago, many questioned the propriety of making the “Brhen sa Guadalupe,” it a banner story. said Anna Salim, a devotee It is of common knowledge who visits the place even on that banner stories are made such primarily because it has bearing ordinary days. Sometimes it is danger- on the life of the nation or to a ous to cross the nine rivers good number of people. How in the Kris-Yap spat touches in times of heavy rains since heaven on the life of so many or the nation flood waters often threaten itself is a big question. The people devotees, she said. are thus asking the soundness of However, during Holy the decision to make it a banner Week, the rivers were shal- story. The question raised touches low and it seldom rains on morals and ethics so much so making the trek toward that it buried the more compelissues of the day such as the the “Birhen sa Guadalupe” ling piecemeal slaughter of Filipino easier, Salims said. citizens in Sabah by Malaysian She said visiting the authorities. “Birhen sa Guadalupe” reEven the power brownout quires a devotee to stay plaguing Mindanao at the moovernight since it would ment had been sidelined by the be dangerous to go home at Kris-Yap spat. No matter how the Palace denies that it had a hand night due to unseen snakes in making Kris reveal what she along dark pathways and had revealed, the Aquino admintrails. During Holy Week, istration remains suspect to this most devotees visit the place propaganda coup because it is the starting starting Monday beneficiary of such coup. Mark my where devotees came down word on this. When Kris returns her vacation in Europe, for back to the city on Tuesday. from sure she’ll again hog the limelight Visitors peak in the early to the detriment of national issues morning of Good Friday needing public attention. where they stay overnight --(Reaction at jelbacon@yahoo. and go home on Saturday. com or at jelbaconii@gmail.com) CD

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Power barge shutdown City government promotes moral and spiritual values causes longer brownouts COTABATO CITY - City matter which religion they policy of the government "We are not only moto promote high standard tivating our employees to government employees belong. in N. Cotabato By Shahana Joy E. Duerme

KORONADAL CITY - One of the power barges of the Therma Marine, Inc (TMI) in Maco, Compostela Valley has shutdown recently causing longer brownouts in the towns of North Cotabato. Cotabato Electric Cooperative Spokesperson Vicente Baguio said the diesel-fired power barge underwent repairs after the engine bogged down due to prolonged use. Baguio made this announcement in response to complaints from businessmen and other power consumers in the province. North Cotabato is now experiencing seven hours of rotational brownouts daily. According to TMI Corporate Communications Head Wilfredo Rodolfo, TMI’s diesel-fired power plants are designed only as "peaking plants". “Meaning, these power plants should only be used whenever the Mindanao grid needs additional power during peak hours,” he explained. Since 2010, these power plants have been in 24-

hour operation which is beyond their capacity, causing them to shut down, Baguio said. TMI is a subsidiary of the Aboitiz Power Corporation, which provides 200 megawatts through its power barges in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte and Maco, Compostela Valley. The two barges provide power to 23 electric cooperatives in Mindanao in addition to the power supplied by the National Power Corporation-Power Sector Assets Liabilities and Management (NPCPSALM). On the other hand, Cotelco which supplies power to 12 municipalities and one city in North Cotabato, used to purchase additional 8 megawatts to TMI. But since last week, the electric co-op was only given 6 megawatts. Meanwhile, at least 10 hours a day of rotational brown-out is being experienced by consumers of Cotelco’s sub-station in Pigcawayan-Pikit-Alamada-Libungan-Midsayap-Alesosan area. (SJDPIA12/asf )

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITTON TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ENRICO ROJO JR. AND JEONILLEDETOMAL-ROJO,

are being encouraged to observe their moral and spiritual obligations, no

In his memorandum, City Mayor Japal J. Guiani Jr., reiterated the strict

ENRICO ROJO JR. AND JOENILLE DETOMAL-ROJO. Petitioners. x--------------------------------------------------------------------------/

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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

MDN: Mar. 19, 21, 26, 27 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’ A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE N0.2013-032

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IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES NOEL L. TRINIDAD AND TERESITA MO LOREMAS

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District lligan City

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-030

NOEL L. TRINIDAD AND TERESITA HO LOREMAS, Petitioners. x--------------------------------------------------------------------------/

IN THE M ATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES BERNIEC. YTING AND OFELIA SARABILLO-YTING,

CIVIL CASE NO 2013-033

BERN IE C. YTING AND OFELIA SARABILLO-YTING, 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 February 20, 1984 at San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 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 Iligan City c/o Atty. Paul C Zaide, 2nd Floor, Pafs Bldg., Gen. Aguinaldo St., corner Roxas Ave., 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 ten (10) years now since early part of 2003, 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 February 20, 1984 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 27, 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 11th 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 10, 1993 at Quezon City, 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 Emilia G. Pilapil, Tominobo, lligan City and Blk 16 lot 14 Egypt St., Corner Germany La Brezza Subd., Pantoc, Meycuayan, Bulacan 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 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; Petitioners seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on March 10,1993 so that they will have free hand and 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 27,2013 at 9:00 am at which time, dale and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Lei copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of March, 2013.

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 March 9, 1984 at Ermita Manila, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions lo Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residents at lligan City c/o Atty. Paul G Zaide, 2nd Floor, Pafs Bldg., Gen. Aguinaldo St, corner Roxas Ave., lligan 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 ten (10) years now since early part of 2003, 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 9, 1984 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 27, 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. lligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of March, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Mar. 13, 20 & 27, 2013

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---------------------------------------------------------------/

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-------------------------------------------------------------------/

ORDER

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.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar. 12, 19 & 26, 2013

MDN: Mar. 12, 19 & 26, 2013

Opinion

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Emano’s ‘holistic’ tourism agenda ROADS, health, and education are platforms of government that a canThe Mindanao Daily NEWS (mdn) newsdidate should consider in running a paper is published daily at Door 2, Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City. It is political campaign. Governor Oscar registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Moreno of Misamis Oriental mocked Region 10 with Certififcate No. 01791042, and with Rep. Bambi Emano’s “tourism platform Business Permit No. 2013-13231, TIN No. 209-980-927 of government” as juvenile. Moreno Tel. Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)72-33-44, scoffed on Emano’s immaturity as a Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776 future governor of Misamis Oriental. Website: www.businessweekmindanao.com “Emano’s flair in tourism as a preE-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com, mindanaodailynews@gmail.com rogative of his government showed Cris Diaz ignorance of governance,” Moreno MINDANAO DAILY NEWS Publisher was overheard as saying. MER M. SUDARIA This corner was the first to write Emano’s tourism Manager political agenda. Developing tourism in Misamis OriROSE MARY D. SUDARIA ental would unlock the undiscovered potential of the Finance Manager industry that would certainly perk employment and ALLAN M. MEDIANTE RUEL V. PELONE increase revenue for the province, Emano said. Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Perhaps, Moreno misread Bambi Emano’s points CRIS DIAZ melanie rivera prompting him (Moreno) to surmise that making “tourAssociate Editor Advertising ism” as a major platform of government was nothing but SHAUN ALEJANDRAE UY a foolish idea. On the other hand, Moreno just wants Sports & Lifestyle Editor jun escuadro to cover up the failure of his administration to develop RIZA O. ARES BEN ARCHE the tourism industry in the province. Regional Editor-DAVAO LIEZL A. DELOSO pat samonte Moreno brags that the construction of roads, building JOE PALABAO Regional Editor-Caraga Rene Michael BaÑos of schools, and hospitals are the major accomplishment AL JACINTO ed mainit of his administration that the previous administrations Regional Editor-Zamboanga Marketing Consultants failed to attain. Moreno was short of advising Emano to gerry lee gorit follow the vision of his (Moreno) governance. Perhaps, Photo Journalists ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI it was the only way for Emano to show maturity and atty. roberto a. cantago jr. Uriel C. Quilinguing Legal Counsels readiness to discharge the responsibilities of a governor. Editorial Consultant www.mindanaodailybalita.com

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It is unfortunate that Moreno takes the “tourism” agenda of Bambi Emano at face value. Certainly, Moreno did not understand that developing the tourism industry means more roads and infrastructures. These infrastructures should parallel with the needs of domestic and foreign visitors. Among these are communications, medical facilities, hotels and restaurants, and even entertainment facilities. Of course, education is an important factor that would lead to a successful tourism industry. This means, tourist guides in the provinces should understand the basic in speaking English as a universal language. The province needs healthy and amiable residents to be able to entertain visitors too. Otherwise, no visitor would come to Misamis Oriental where people are sickly under a polluted environment. In other words, accessible roads, healthy people, and educated populace are part of a successful “holistic tourism” agenda. Definitely, Moreno is ignorant of tourism else, Misamis Oriental under his watch would have succeeded in the development of the tourism industry. Anyway, was Moreno campaigning for Norris Babiera? Babiera is running for the governorship in Misamis Oriental as the standard-bearer of the administration’s Liberal Party. It appears that Babiera is leaving it now to Moreno to campaign in his stead. Is Babiera sending a strong message that he is resigning as LP’s gubernatorial bet? If ever, one could not blame Babiera’s lackluster performance. He (Babiera) must have understood now that Moreno took advantage of him as a political scapegoat. React crisguardian@yahoo.com

Diversionary tactic

NO matter how much Malacanang denies it played a role in last week’s revelation by Kris Aquino about her newest spat with her estranged husband that hogged the limelight for several days, the timing of such limelight-hogging revelation remains suspect. Why would the irrepressible Kris wait for three months before she would come out in the open about what she described as her estranged husband’s abuse and threat against her and their son last December yet? Kris is not known to be a person who will just suffer in silence for she had been very vocal about anything especially if it concerns her and her children. But why would she now suffer in silence for a long

A deeper view Jesse E.L. Bacon II period of time at that in this particular case is truly puzzling. That is not Kris, to say the least. And this is the question foremost in the mind of so many people so much so that such revelation became an instant media hit. One particular national broadsheet even made the Kris-James Yap spat its banner story the day after Kris came out in the open about the legal action she was

taking against her husband. In that legal action, the outspoken presidential sister asked the court to bar Yap from getting near her and their son for being an unworthy father. The remedy sought was readily granted by the court. The twist, however, is that the legal remedy sought by Yap, which is to have Kris and their son barred from leaving the country,

has not been acted upon by the court where it is filed as of this writing. Of course, I personally did not think it would be acted upon since the right to travel is inviolable except under certain circumstances prescribed by law and even by the constitution. But to erase any doubt in the mind of the people, the legal remedy sought by Yap should have been acted upon even if not favorably since the court to which the legal remedy sought by Kris was filed readily acted on it though not in haste I suppose. In the Kris-Yap spat, Yap undoubtedly is the underdog. He has no chance whatsoever against Kris, the presidential sister and queen of talk shows tactic | page 4

Buy your way with a ‘MINU!’ ARE you an impulsive spender? Beware, you might be in for the roller-coaster ride of your life. It’s too much of a cliche, but the message still is worth more than spreading: “Spend wisely!” And never dream of becoming an oniomaniac. Here’s a practical hint to proper expense management: Do it the “MINU” way! “M” are your Mandatory expenses. You can never shelve them off – it’s not an option to forget about them. For without them, you will have difficulty surviving. They are your basic human needs – food, clothing, shelter and essential amenities. “I” are your Important expenses. You just can’t let go of them that easily either. Next to the “M’s”, they make living your life worthwhile. They are your transport and

The financial doctor Dr. Adonis Agcopra communication expenses and whatever else that drive your day to day successes. Important as well are the forced savings you allocate for your future goals. They make your dream of having your son’s education in the best university happen. They make your future plans of retiring in comfort someday a reality – having time for the things you want to enjoy without being forced to find ways to survive and make ends meet. “N” are your Nice-tohave expenses. You can

choose to live without them, but at times life becomes zestier having them around. They are your huge LED TVs and flashy dinners. It’s your late-model BMW when your 3-year old car still runs like new. It’s that long-dreamed of vacation with the family. It’s that house renovation plan that gets stalled due to other more important priorities. “U” should remind you of Unnecessary expenses. You have no need for them, really. Perhaps you could indulge in some but only if

you already have something extra to spare. But before running after the “U’s,” do make sure you are not sacrificing your “M’s” and “I’s”. One thing’s for sure – you could always live comfortably even without your “U’s,” that’s why they are unnecessary in the first place. But if you have conceivably attained that much-coveted financial freedom and have become so stable with more than enough passive income streaming in, then having to wear one new pair of shoes a day without ever getting to use them again in your lifetime would indeed be such a workable possibility. Prioritizing expenses should be top of mind. Here, financial self-discipline prevails. Elbert Hubbard said it well: “Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do Buy | page 4

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Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION SAN MIGUEL AVENUE, PASIG CITY IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE POWER SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN ILIGAN LIGHT AND POWER, INC. AND MAPALAD POWER CORPORATION, WITH PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY, ERC CASE NO. 2013-__ RC ILIGAN LIGHT AND POWER, INC. AND MAPALAD POWER CORPORATION, Applicants. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x

JOINT APPLICATION (WITH PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY) Joint Applicants Iligan Light and Power, Inc. and Mapalad Power Corporation, by the undersigned counsel, respectfully state: THE APPLICANTS 1. Iligan Light and Power, Inc. (“ILPI”) is a private electric distribution utility organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with office address at Bro. Raymond Jeffrey Road, Pala-o, Iligan City. ILPI has a legislative franchise to distribute electricity in the City of Iligan, Province of Lanao del Norte. A copy of ILPI’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity is attached hereto as Annex “A.” 2. Mapalad Power Corporation (“MPC”) is a generation company duly authorized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal address at 4th Floor, Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City.

14.1. All of ILPI’s power supply is currently sourced from PSALM. 14.2. ILPI’s Contract for the Supply of Electric Energy with PSALM expired last 25 December 2012, and was renewed for another four (4) years but with significantly reduced contract volume. 14.3. Although supply from PSALM has long been insufficient, PSALM has drastically reduced its supply commitments to ILPI by an average of thirty five percent (35%) in 2013, and is expected to make further reductions in the near future. 14.4.ILPI has previously executed a 20-year agreement with Mapalad Energy Generating Corporation (“MEGC”) for 12.75 MW of supply, which is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2013. On 9 May 2011, this Honorable Commission issued a provisional authority for the said agreement. 15. Despite additional supply from MEGC, ILPI’s power supply is still far from sufficient to meet its current total requirements. 16. ILPI’s average power requirements for 2013 are estimated at 37.6 MW. NPC supplies ILPI only an average of 15.7 MW. Thus, there is a very significant shortage of 21.9 MW, almost sixty percent (60%) of ILPI’s total power requirements. Even when supply of 12.75 MW from MEGC commences, ILPI’s supply will still be deficient by about 9.14 MW. 17. As a result, ILPI’s customers currently have to endure a daily four to six-hour, three-shift rotating power curtailment, for a total of twelve (12) to thirteen (13) hours of curtailment daily, adversely affecting all electricity customers, including local businesses. 18. In addition, the shortage of power supply is expected to worsen due to the steady increase in ILPI’s power demand. The shortage is expected to exceed 10 MW in 2014 even with supply from MEGC. 19. Consequently, ILPI will continue to experience outages due to the shortage of supply and to the steady increase in its power demand, to the detriment of its customers and local businesses. 20. Moreover, as stated above, the available supply of power in the entire Mindanao Grid will be drastically reduced in the coming summer months, further worsening the power shortage. 21. Immediate need for power supply. In view of the foregoing, it is clear that ILPI needs to procure additional power supply that can be available at the soonest possible time. 22. Other than MEGC, MPC is the only power supplier which can provide immediate power supply to ILPI to address the current power crisis.

Copies of MPC’s Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, and latest General Information Sheet and are attached hereto as Annex “B” and series.

23. Thus, in order to alleviate the current power shortage, ILPI executed with MPC the PSA subject of the present case.

3. Joint Applicants may be served orders and other processes through the undersigned counsel.

23.1. MPC is capable of commencing supply of power to ILPI within a relatively short period from the effectivity of the PSA.

NATURE OF THE APPLICATION 4. Pursuant to Rule 20 (B) of the ERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, approved by this Honorable Commission on 22 June 2006 in Resolution No. 38, Series of 2006, this Application is submitted to the Honorable Commission for its review and approval of the Power Sales Agreement between ILPI and MPC (the “PSA”).

23.2. Thus, the PSA will serve as an immediate solution to reduce the power shortage and help alleviate outages currently suffered by ILPI’s customers. 24. Under the law, no contract for the supply of power can become legally effective unless approved by this Honorable Commission. Hence, this Joint Application.

A copy of the PSA is attached hereto as Annex “C.”

ABSTRACT OF THE POWER SALES AGREEMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION

COMPLIANCE WITH PRE-FILING REQUIREMENTS 5. In compliance with Rule 6 of the ERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, Joint Applicants have furnished the legislative bodies of each of the local government units where they principally operate a copy of the present Application with all its annexes and accompanying documents. Proofs of receipt by the legislative bodies of the said local government units are attached hereto as Annexes “D” and series. 6. Furthermore, Joint Applicants have caused the publication of the present Application in its entirety, excluding its annexes, in a newspaper of general circulation within ILPI’s franchise area. Copies of the newspaper and the corresponding affidavit of publication are attached hereto as Annexes “E” and “E-1,” respectively. STATEMENT OF FACTS 7. Shortage of Power Supply in the Mindanao Grid. The Mindanao Grid is currently facing a deficit in its power supply, which is certain to worsen over time. 8. The generating capacity in the Grid is no longer sufficient to meet the power requirements of Mindanao. 9. The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (“PSALM”), which took over all the power generation assets of the National Power Corporation (“NPC”) pursuant to Republic Act No. 9136, supplies the bulk of the power requirements of Mindanao. 10. As discussed in further detail below, PSALM has drastically reduced its supply commitments to distribution utilities in Mindanao, including ILPI. 11. As a result, Mindanao, including Iligan City, is suffering from significant power outages, adversely affecting local businesses and the daily lives of all electricity consumers. The lack of sufficient and reliable power supply has long been a barrier to much needed capital investment that would spur the local economy, not only in Iligan City, but in greater Mindanao as well. 12. The Mindanao Grid is heavily dependent on hydroelectric power. In fact, according to the DOE, fifty-three percent (53%) of the total dependable capacity in the Mindanao Grid as of 2009 consists of hydroelectric generating capacity. As a consequence, available power supply in the Grid will be drastically reduced in the coming summer months. 13. Drastic reduction in PSALM’s power supply. As mentioned earlier, the bulk of the power requirements of the Mindanao Grid is being supplied by PSALM. 13.1. Republic Act No. 9136 mandates the privatization of NPC’s generation assets and prohibits NPC from investing in new generation capacity. Thus, a number of NPC’s power plants in Mindanao have been or will soon be sold and turned over to private power producers. 13.2. As a result, PSALM is no longer able to supply the full requirements of the Grid, including ILPI. 13.3. In fact, PSALM has drastically reduced its firm supply commitments to all the distribution utilities in the Mindanao region, including ILPI. This has resulted in further widespread power shortages. 13.4. PSALM is expected to reduce further its firm supply by 2016 when its Energy Conversion Agreements with Western Mindanao Power Corporation and Southern Philippines Power Corporation expire. 14. Insufficiency of ILPI’s power supply. ILPI’s total power supply is insufficient to meet its power requirements.

25. The Generation Facilities. To supply power under the PSA, MPC shall own, operate, rehabilitate, manage and maintain a bunker C-fired diesel power station located in Sitio Mapalad, Barangay Dalipuga, Iligan City, Province of Lanao del Norte (the “MPC Power Plant”). 25.1. The MPC Power Plant was acquired from the City Government of Iligan City. The said plant was previously owned by NPC, and operated by an independent power producer. 25.2. MPC shall perform rehabilitation works on the MPC Power Plant to enable efficient operations for purposes of supplying power to the Mindanao Grid. 26. After rehabilitation, the MPC Power Plant shall have a total net generating capacity of 98.5 MW. It consists of two (2) power stations. The first power station consists of 11 generating units, each with a net generating capacity of 5.2 MW. The second power station consists of 7 generating units, each with a net generating capacity of 5.9 MW. A copy of a certification on the Plant’s specific fuel oil consumption rate is attached hereto as Annex “F.” 26.1. Scheduled Commercial Operations. The MPC Power Plant shall commence commercial operations within three (3) weeks from the Effective Date of the PSA, or on a later date agreed upon by the parties on which the ten (10) MW of Contracted Capacity will be made available. 27. Salient Features of the PSA. 27.1. Supply of Power Requirements. Under the PSA, MPC shall supply or cause to supply to ILPI the latter’s electric power requirements with the Contracted Capacity of 10 MW, and the Dispatchable Energy as indicated in and subject to the terms and conditions of the PSA. 27.2. Term. The term of supply and purchase under the PSA shall be for three (3) years from the commencement of commercial operations, unless otherwise renewed by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. 27.3. On each anniversary of the Effective Date, ILPI shall have the option to terminate the PSA or to decrease the Contract Capacity, subject only to a sixty-day prior written notice. In addition, the parties can agree to increase the Contracted Capacity and Dispatchable Energy, subject to the same rates and to the availability of power supply. 27.4. Effective Date. The obligations under the PSA shall become effective on the Effective Date, when certain conditions enumerated in Section 3.1 of the PSA shall have been satisfied, including the approval by this Honorable Commission of the PSA and the pricing structure therein, and the attainment or waiver of financial close for the project. 28. Purchased Power Rate. For the supply of power by MPC, ILPI shall pay the monthly payments based on the following formulae: 1.

Monthly Payments The Monthly Payments shall be paid to the Seller on a monthly basis in accordance with the following formula: Monthly Payments = CRF + FOMF + VOMF +AFC + SC + RCEC + Taxes

where: CRF FOMF VOMF AFC SUC RCEC Taxes

= = = = = = =

Capital Recovery Fees Fixed Operation and Maintenance Fee Variable Operation and Maintenance Fee Actual Fuel Cost Start-Up Costs Replacement Capacity and Energy Costs Value-Added Tax and other applicable taxes, if any

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1.1 Capital Recovery Fee (CRF) CRF shall be computed as follows: CRF = CRFR x CC x F Where: CRFR = Capital Recovery Fee Rate of PHP273.40/kw/month CC = During the rehabilitation period, the Contracted Capacity shall be made available three (3) weeks after the Effective Date. After completion of the rehabilitation works, the Contracted Capacity shall be fixed at 10 MW. F

Outage Factor as derived using the following formula to be used.

Where: F = Monthly Actual Energy Delivered TMED Where: TMED = Theoretical Maximum Energy Delivered being the Contracted Capacity multiplied by the hours in the relevant month, less any adjustments made for Allowed Outage, limitation due to dispatch order, Force Majeure of the Power Station, and allowable start-up time due to period of non-generation due to a Buyer dispatch order or an Allowed Outage, and any other hours as a consequence of Buyer’s failure to perform any of its obligations = [CC x No. of Hours in Billing Month] – [[(CC on Outage x (Allowed Outage Hours – Actual Outage Hours)) + ((CC – kW Dispatch Ordered) x (Hours Not Dispatched)) + (CC on Outage x Force Majeure Outage Hours) + ((CC – kW Not Curtailed) x (Hours Transmission Line Not Fully Available or on Outage)) + (CC on Outage x Allowed Start up Time) + (CC on Outage x Buyer’s Downtime)]] A summation of the ED & TMED for a given Contract Year shall be made to determine true F during the Contract Year. Such yearly F factor shall be basis for adjustment of the CRF for the Contract Year. The adjustment shall be guided by the following conditions: If ΣED = ΣTMED, F=1 If ΣED > ΣTMED, F>1, excess will be carried over to the next year, if the excess is attributed to an event initiated by the Buyer calling for the dispatch of the Power Station to deviate from the agreed Dispatch and Nomination Procedures (Schedule E), and which applies only on to scheduled maintenance of these generating units. If ΣED < ΣTMED, F<1 2. Fixed Operation & Maintenance Fee (FOMF) The Fixed Operation and Maintenance Fee (FOMF) covers the operating and maintenance costs of the Power Station. It shall be computed according to the following formula:

Where : VOMF VOMFR ED CPIn CPIo EUn EUo FPPIn FPPIo WPCn WPCo

= Variable O&M Fee, in Pesos = Variable O&M Fee Rate of PHP0.17/kWh = kWh delivered during the billing period = Consumer Price Index for Metropolitan Manila Area (National Capital Region), all items published by NEDA/NSO for the period of price determination = Consumer Price Index for Metropolitan Manila Area (National Capital Region), all items published by NEDA/NSO for June 2010 (115.9, 2006 = 100) = Euro-Peso Exchange Rate for the period of price determination as published by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas = Euro-Peso Exchange Rate for June 2010 (at P56.5910/ 1Euro) as published by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas = Finland Producers’ Price Index for Manufacturing for the period of price determina -tion as published in the International Financial Statistics of IMF = Finland Producers’ Price Index for Manufacturing for June 2010 (at 108.5) as pub -lished in the International Financial Statistics of IMF = Wholesale Price Index for Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials for the Philippines as published by NEDA/NSO for the period of price determination = Wholesale Price Index for Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials for the Philippines as published by NEDA/NSO for June 2010 (at 518.2).

4. Actual Fuel Cost (AFC) The Actual Fuel Cost (AFC) is the fee paid to the Seller as payment for the procurement and delivery of the fuel oil (Bunker C) used in the operation of the MPC Power Station. The Actual Fuel Cost shall be computed as follows:

Total AFC = FCRF + FCRFadj Where: FCRF = Base Fuel Cost Recovery Fee = FCR x ED FCR = Fuel Price of P7.21/kWh, based on November 2012 delivered price of Bunker C Fuel Oil at plant site of P30.50/liter, density of 0.9855 gram/liter and Net Plant Heat Rate of 0.233 kg/ kWh). FCRadj = Fuel Cost Recovery Adjustment based on MOPS price of Bunker C/Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) deliveries during period of price determination in Peso/liter = (FCn –FCo) x 0.233 kg/kWh x ED FCn = The average MOPS price of Bunker C Fuel Oil/Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) deliveries during the period of price determination in Peso/liter FCo = The December 2012 reference price of MOPS Bunker C Fuel/Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) fuel at P30.50/liter (delivered) in Peso/liter 5. Value Added Tax

Where: FOMFR = Fixed O&M Fee Rate of PHP217.62/kw/month CPIn = Consumer Price Index for Metropolitan Manila Area (National Capital Region), all items published by NEDA/NSO for the period of price determination CPIo = Consumer Price Index for Metropolitan Manila Area (National Capital Region), all items published by NEDA/NSO for June 2010 (at 115.9, 2006 = 100) WPCn = Wholesale Price Index for Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials for the Philippines as published by NEDA/NSO for the period of price determination WPCo = Wholesale Price Index for Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials for the Philippines as published by NEDA/NSO for June 2010 (at 518.2, 1998=100) EUn = Euro-Peso Exchange Rate for the period of price determination as published by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas EUo = Euro-Peso Exchange Rate for June 2010 (at P56.5910/ 1Euro) as published by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas FPPIn = Finland Producers’ Price Index for Manufacturing for the period of price determi nation as published in the International Financial Statistics of IMF FPPIo = Finland Producers’ Price Index for Manufacturing for June 2010 (at 108.5) as published in the International Financial Statistics of IMF F = Monthly Actual Energy Delivered /TMED TMED = Theoretical Maximum Energy Delivered being the Contracted Capacity multiplied by the hours in the relevant month, less any adjustments made for Allowed Outage, limitation due to dispatch order, Force Majeure of the Power Station, and allowable start-up time due to period of non-generation due to a Buyer dispatch order or an Allowed Outage, and any other hours as a consequence of Buyer’s failure to perform any of its obligations = [CC x No. of Hours in Billing Month] – [[(CC on Outage x (Allowed Outage Hours – Actual Outage Hours)) + ((CC – kW Dispatch Ordered) x (Hours Not Dispatched)) + (CC on Outage x Force Majeure Outage Hours) + ((CC – kW Not Curtailed) x (Hours Transmission Line Not Fully Available or on Outage)) + (CC on Outage x Allowed Start up Time) + (CC on Outage x Buyer’s Downtime)]] A summation of the ED & TMED for a given Contract Year shall be made to determine true F during the Contract Year. Such yearly F factor shall be basis for adjustment of the CRF for the Contract Year. The adjustment shall be guided by the following conditions: IfΣED = ΣTMED, F=1 If ΣED > ΣTMED, F>1, excess will be carried over to the next year, if the excess is attributed to an event initiated by the Buyer calling for the dispatch of the Power Station to deviate from the agreed Dispatch and Nomination Procedures (Schedule E), and which applies only on to scheduled maintenance of these generating units. If ΣED < ΣTMED, F<1 3. Variable Operation & Maintenance Fee (VOMF) The Variable Operation and Maintenance Fee (VOMF) covers the cost of the use of, among other items, chemicals, lubricants and spare parts, that are directly related to the generation of the Power Station. It shall be computed according to the following formula:

The relative Value Added Taxes (“VAT”) of the above fee payments 12% shall be computed as follows:

VAT = (CRF + FOMF + VOMF + AFC + Start – Up Cost) x 0.12 6. Start-Up Costs (SUC) The Buyer, on a pro rata basis of the capacity of the Power Station allocated to the Buyer, shall pay the Seller Start-Up Costs for the cost of starting up the MPC Power Station after a period of shutdown due to any reason attributable to all the buyers of the Seller. The Start-Up Costs shall be computed based on the prevailing price of diesel fuel at the time of the Start Up and paid in accordance with the following schedule: Type of Start-Up Cold Start-up (more than 10 hours of shutdown) Warm Start-up (less than 10 hours of shutdown)

Liters of Diesel Fuel 600 300

7. Replacement Capacity and Energy Cost Fee (if applicable) The Buyer shall pay the Seller Replacement Capacity and Energy Cost in accordance with the invoice provided by the supplier of Replacement Capacity and Energy Cost. 8. Backup Capacity and Backup Energy Costs Fee (if applicable) The Buyer shall pay the Seller Backup Capacity and Energy Cost equivalent to the Monthly Payment had there been no Forced Outage. Relevant computations supporting the above formulae are contained in Annex “G” hereof. For reference, sample computations of the rate considering various scenarios are contained in Schedule C of the PSA. 28.1. Basis for indexation. As indicated in the formulae above, the monthly fees to be paid by ILPI are subject to adjustments based on various indices or factors in order to properly reflect the fluctuation of MPC’s costs in producing electricity. 28.2. The components of the Operation and Maintenance Fees representing foreign currency-denominated costs are adjusted based on the foreign exchange rate and the appropriate foreign price indices; those representing local costs are adjusted based on local price indices. The Actual Fuel Costs vary based on the applicable fuel cost index. 29. Sources of Funds/Financial Plans. The project will be funded through loans and equity. The indicative debt-equity ratio for the project is 68:32. 29.1. Project Cost. The total cost of the project is P1.206 billion, which consists mainly of the costs for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the MPC Power Plant.

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crease of the effective generation rate to P5.25/kWh. 38.1. In terms of the impact on the overall rate, the foregoing translates to an increase to P8.61/kWh for residential consumers with a monthly energy consumption of 110 kWh. 38.2. It must be noted that the generation rate discussed above is one of the components of the overall rate, which includes other charges for transmission and distribution, among others. 39. Supply from PSALM, MEGC and MPC. The implementation of the subject PSA will increase the generation rate to P6.49/kWh. At the same time, the shortage and the brownouts are significantly alleviated, if not eliminated altogether. 39.1. The foregoing translates to an increase in the overall rate to P10.31/kWh for residential consumers with a monthly energy consumption of 110 kWh. 40. It must be noted that the subject PSA is an immediate solution to the current power crisis. Negotiations are ongoing for less expensive long-term options, from which supply is expected to commence around 2016, when the subject PSA expires. A breakdown of the above-mentioned project costs is attached hereto as Annex “H.” 29.2. Annual Interest. MPC is currently discussing with prospective lenders the terms and conditions of the project financing. MPC undertakes to provide the necessary documentation as soon as the same is available. 29.3. For purposes of determining the tariff under the PSA, MPC applied an estimated interest rate based on the interpolated PDST-F benchmark bid yield for 6-year treasury securities plus a spread of 225 basis points. 29.4. Computation of Weighted Average Cost of Capital. The nominal pre-tax Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) of the project is 12.38%. A computation of the WACC is attached hereto as Annex “I.” 30. Cash Flow. 30.1. Breakdown of Operating and Maintenance Expenses. A detailed breakdown of the projected operating expenses is attached hereto as Annex “J.” 30.2. Offtake Arrangement. Under the PSA, MPC shall make available, reserve, guarantee and deliver to ILPI the Contracted Capacity, and ILPI shall pay for such quantity of electric power. MPC shall utilize such Contracted Capacity to generate energy for ILPI. 30.3. There is no minimum energy offtake under the PSA. As MPC will dedicate the Contracted Capacity to ILPI, the Capital Recovery and the Fixed Operations and Maintenance Fees are computed based on the Contracted Capacity as well as on the proportion of actual energy delivered to the energy that could have been delivered. 31. Fuel supply. In order to ensure the supply of fuel for the operations of the MPC Power Plant, MPC solicited offers from reputable suppliers in the area. MPC is currently negotiating with the supplier which offered the best terms for fuel supply. 31.1. MPC undertakes to submit the eventual agreement for the supply of fuel as soon as the same becomes available. 31.2. It must be stressed that, in accordance with the relevant policy of this Honorable Commission, MPC shall derive no revenue whatsoever from the fuel supply. 32. Environmental Compliance Requirements. The Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines previously approved the exemption of the MPC Power Plant from the requirement of an environmental compliance certificate. Nevertheless, the MPC Power Plant will be operated in accordance with good utility practice and with all relevant laws and regulations, including environmental laws. Copies of documents evidencing such exemption are attached hereto as Annex “K” and series. 33. DOE Certification. The MPC Power Plant will greatly help alleviate the power shortage and outages in the Mindanao Grid and thus should be in line with state policy in ensuring supply of power to electricity users. MPC has formally requested the DOE for a certification that the capacity of the MPC Power Plant is consistent with the DOE’s Power Development Plan. A copy of the said request is attached hereto as Annex “L.” 34. Certificate of Compliance. In accordance with ERC Resolution No. 9, Series of 2010, MPC shall file the necessary application for a Certificate of Compliance in order to obtain the same before the commencement of commercial operations. 35. ILPI’s load forecast projections. A copy of ILPI’s demand forecast projections is attached hereto as Annex “M.” RATE IMPLICATIONS OF THE POWER SALES AGREEMENT 36. In order to determine the impact of the implementation of the PSA on ILPI’s generation costs, a simulation was conducted based on ILPI’s average power requirements for 2013, taking into consideration the reduced supply from PSALM and the expected commencement of supply from MEGC.

ALLEGATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE MOTION FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY 41. As discussed above, ILPI’s current power supply is not sufficient to meet its total power requirements. 42. ILPI can no longer source additional power from NPC as the latter is mandated by law to privatize its generation facilities and is also prohibited from investing in generation facilities. In fact, NPC has reduced its power supply commitment to ILPI. In addition, ILPI’s power demand is steadily increasing. 43. As stated above, ILPI’s power requirements for 2013 stand at 37.6 MW, but its available supply amounts to 15.7 MW only. Thus, there is a very significant shortage of 21.9 MW. 44. As a result, the electricity consumers and local businesses in ILPI’s franchise area suffer from shifting rotating power curtailment totaling twelve (12) to thirteen (13) hours a day. 45. Thus, given the reduction in its power supply and its steadily increasing power requirements, it is imperative that ILPI contracts for additional power supply which can be available at the soonest possible time. Otherwise, ILPI would not have sufficient power supply to the detriment, not only to ILPI’s customers, but to local businesses as well. 46. The immediate implementation of the PSA subject of the present case will significantly help alleviate the power outages in Iligan City. This will greatly benefit the electricity customers and local businesses. 47. Moreover, the immediate implementation of the PSA is made more urgent by the onset of the summer months, when the supply of power in the entire Mindanao Grid will be severely reduced, owing to the Grid’s dependence on hydroelectric power plants. 48. In view of the foregoing, especially the urgent need to alleviate the suffering of consumers of Iligan City, Joint Applicants respectfully move for the provisional approval of the instant Application pursuant to Rule 14 of this Honorable Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. 49. Joint Applicants understand that a provisional authority is in the nature of an interim relief, and is subject to the final decision of this Honorable Commission. In the event that the final approved rate is lower than the provisionally approved rate, the difference will be refunded accordingly by MPC to ILPI, who will, in turn, pass on the refunded amount to its customers. Thus, the final approved rate will effectively retroact to the time the provisionally approved rate was implemented. PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, Joint Applicants ILPI and MPC respectfully pray that this Honorable Commission: 1. immediately issue an Order provisionally approving the Power Sales Agreement subject of the instant Joint Application, as well as the generation rate and adjustment mechanisms indicated therein; and 2. after due hearing, render judgment making such provisional approval permanent. Joint Applicants pray for other just and equitable relief under the premises. Pasig City, 21 March 2013.

A copy of the said analysis is attached hereto as Annex “N.” 37.

The results of the analysis are summarized in the tables below.

I. Impact on the effective generation rate

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II. Impact on the overall rate (computed for Residential Customers with a monthly energy consumption of 110 kWh)

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Eight power projects to boost Mindanao’s power supply by 2016 By Apipa P. Bagumbaran CAGAYAN de Oro City––The Department of Energy (DOE) projected that eight power projects in Mindanao will boost the region’s power supply by 588 megawatts (MW) and help ease power shortfalls starting this year until 2016. DOE Policy and Planning Bureau Chief Michael Sinocruz disclosed during the Regional Media Workshop on Power Industry and Renewable Development in Mindanao last March 22 that three of these committed power generation projects is expected to generate additional 38 MW this year. These include the 15-MW Mapalad Diesel Power Plant in Iligan City, the 15-MW EEI Power Corporation Peaking Plant in Tagum City, and eight-MW Cabulig Hydro project in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. He said Mindanao will also have additional 150 MW power from the Phase 1 of the Therma South Coal project in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur in 2014 and another 150 MW from the project’s Phase 2 in 2015. The Mt. Apo 3 Geothermal project in Kidapawan, North Cotabato will likewise contribute 50 MW in 2015. This is in addition to the 100 MW that will be generated from the first phase of the Southern Mindanao Coal project in Maasim, Sarangani in 2015 and another 100 MW under the second phase of the project in 2016, he added.

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Romeo Montenegro, Investment and Public Affairs Director of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), meanwhile stressed that the Mindanao power situation is expected to improve only until 2016 when committed projects come on stream. He said the outlook for cheap hydro-electric power from the Agus and Pulangi is compromised by the siltation of river systems and dams, as well as, of aging plants. The long dry spell in the sum-

mer months, he further said, is also expected to reduce the output of the Agus-Pulangi hydro-electric plants (HEP). According to him, deficit could persist with around 300 to 400 MW if no immediate measures are taken. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late BRAULIA SILAGAN, who died long time ago without issue at Kuguita, Mambajao, Camiguin, left several parcels of land located at Tagdo, Mambajao, Camiguin, Province bearing tax declaration No. 04001315643, Lot No. 5739 embraced with OCT No. P-10889, consisting an area of 1,991 sq. meters, NORTH: Lot No. 3874, TADLE BENITO, EAST: Lot No. 5726, RABU FELOMINA, SOUTH: Lot No. 5729 DAGONDON BONIFACIO, WEST: Lot No. 5738 DAGONDON ROMANA D., is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND, made and executed among the heirs namely; LUISA SILAGAN-DAMINAR, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Kuguita, Mambajao, Camiguin. ISIDRA SILAGAN-HALINA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow, and a resident of Tagdo, Mambajao, Camiguin. MARINA BACOR VDA. DE SILAGAN, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow of late Modesto Silagan Sr. and a resident of Kuguita, Mambajao, Camiguin, that the above named persons are legitimate heirs. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 150,000.00) Philippine currency in hand paid to us with our entire satisfaction from JULIET RITA-AMREIN, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to FRANZ AMREIN and a resident of Kuguita, Mambajo, Camiguin, do hereby SELL, CEDE, CONVEY, AND TRANSFER absolutely forever unto said Juliet Rita-Amrein, their heirs and assigns, as per Doc. No. 127; Page No. 29; Book No. 75; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. VITO CARILLO. MDN: MARCH 9, 13 & 18, 2013

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“We Grow Minds”

Oro Chamber prexy offers 2-prong approach to Laguindingan airport By CHENG ORDONEZ, NewsCon Director

THE business sector has reiterated its call to postpone the opening of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, calling it “premature”, but recommended a two-prong approach to cushion the impact in the economy should the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) pushes through with the soft opening of the new airport on April 30, 2013, despite the lack of aviation facilities. Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. President Efren Uy told media practitioners during the weekly BusinessWeek Mindanao News Conference (NewsCon), where he was special guest, Monday, March 25, 2013, that stakeholders in Northern Mindanao are preparing for another resolution addressed to the Office of the President, the DOTC and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), reiterating their stand against the “premature opening” of the Laguindingan airport. Uy said businessmen can only agree to the opening of the new airport despite the commissioning of the Air Navigation and Support Services Facilities (ANSSF) if and when the service flights numbering to 24 are accommodated with the day-time 6:00 am to 6:00 pm operation of the Laguindingan airport. Earlier reports indicated that the new airport can only operate from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but this has been expanded to 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. following protestations made by stakeholders who were alarmed by the almost 70 percent slashed in the cur-

rent flight loads. Uy revealed that airlines are contemplating of fielding bigger aircrafts for the Laguindingan airport if only to accommodate the passengers and cargoes within the prescribed time of airport operation. Other airlines are planning to have five to six flights a day to cope with the daytime schedule of the Laguindingan airport operation. “These are their plans – to compress the flights day time – but these cannot assure good results,” Uy told newsmen covering the NewsCon. “We find it not convenient for the passengers, especially those who will need to fly back to their destinations immediately and detrimental to the perishable goods that need to be transported out early in the morning to avoid the heat of the sun, including chicks of poultry farms that need to be shipped out early, as well,” he said. Though cognizant and appreciative of the importance of the forthcoming opening of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, stakeholders who were signatories to the first resolu-

Mr. Efren T. Uy tion are apprehensive of the implication to safety of passengers and its effect on the economy of the region. “The people of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and the surrounding areas are likewise expectant of the opening of the Laguindingan Airport, fully aware of the importance

of such a vital infrastructure project and the benefits it would give to the region as its next window of competitiveness,” the resolution read. Uy said on top of economic concerns is the safety of the passengers, saying that neighboring areas, which do not have airports, like Bukidnon and Iligan, rely on Cagayan de Oro’s airport, as well, so that it is expected that flight schedules will be very rigid if all the 24 fkights are accommodated during day time. Another approach that

Uy emphasized during the NewsCon is for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to use the Laguindingan airport temporarily instead of forcing its way to Lumbia. “Why not let our PAF transfer to Laguindingan temporarily instead of using Lumbia at this point in time when Laguindingan isn’t ready yet? As soon as everything is ready in Laguindingan, then they can proceed with transferring the commercial flights to Laguindingan,” Uy said. According to information gathered by the stakeholders, the Philippine Air Force will be moving its 15th Strike Wing from Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point, Cavite, once the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental becomes operational. The PAF base in Sangley is being moved to Mindanao to make way for the transfer of general aviation from NAIA to relieve congestion at the country’s premier airport. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Jose Angel Honrado confirmed in a report filed in a national broadsheet the sequential movement of general aviation services from NAIA to Sangley, where the 15th Strike Wing is now headquartered once Lumbia airport’s domestic operations are successfully transferred to the new Laguindingan Airport. The transfers have already been by the Department of National Defense in a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Transportation and BEING BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Communications. The 15th Strike Wing is tasked to conduct tactical air operations in support of Armed Forces of the Philippines units. It has three major groups: Tactical, Maintenance and Supply, and Air Base. The Wing’s tactical elements included the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th Attack Squadrons and the 25th Composite Attack Squadron. Many of these units were forward deployed under the operational control of the Philippine Air Force’s numerous Tactical Operations Groups, including the 10th TOG which is now operating out of Lumbia airport. Uy stressed that the signatories to the resolution are not against the Laguindingan airport, but with the “premature opening.” When asked about the right time for the Laguindingan airport to operate: “First Quarter of 2014, that’s when the needed facilities are said to be in place,” he said. Uy revealed that they were surprise to know from DOTC during the meeting last March 15 that the rush opening of the airport is because DOTC wants to operate the new airport within the “warranty period” so that the contractor can be held liable to correct whatever defects in the construction of the Laguindingan Airport. Uy said warranty period for big projects can be moved to a later date and not necessarily be stiff as it appears with Laguindingan Airport’s. (with a report from Mike Baños)