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MisOr PPO consistently soaring as No.1 The Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office (Mis. Or. PPO) was again awarded by the Police Regional Office-10 as the Top 1 Performing Police Office in the campaign against illegal drugs known as “Project Double Barrel”. Mis. Or. PPO has consistently ranked No. 1 all over Region-10 in the efforts to eliminate illegal drugs in the region from July 1 to September 2016 as evaluated by the National Oversight Committee. PSSUPT MANUEL SUKARNO B ALVAREZ, Provincial Director of Mis. Or. PPO proudly received the two (2) awards during the visit of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on September 22, 2016. No less than the President handled the two (2) awards to PSSUPT ALVAREZ including the Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P250, 000.00) cash. PSSUPT ALVAREZ said that being the Top 1 Performing Police Office for the consecutive months was the fruit of sacrifices of our personnel in the field who are See soaring, page 11
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EMB chief presents soln to coal power plant woes By Jorie C. Valcorza
C AG AYA N D E O RO CITY, October 5 (PIA) – After piloting a full monitoring, carbon sequestering system here in the region, Environment Management Bureau Regional Director Sabdullah Abubacar bared new hope in environment protection amidst industrialization during the recent press forum with Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Challenged to answer woes for issuing permits
for coal powered plants, the EMB and STEAG State Power Incorporated (SPI) embarked into a partnership that seeks to address issues on carbon emissions. As STEAG is required to establish continuous emission monitoring system for self-monitoring, the EMB was able to persuade the company to make it available online for EMB’s monitoring purposes. “Before we used the telemetry system in monitoring air quality and it’s a little costly,
now we can even see their real time emissions. Dusts for example, the standard is 150 mg/m³ a nationwide, but STEAG is complying more than what is required and they pegged at below 50 mg/m³ since their operation in 2007,” Abubacar said. Meanwhile, to sequester greenhouse gas emissions, the EMB employed the “carbon sink” project or the establishment of mini-forest computed based on carbon per year emissions and its equivalent in
hectarage. STEAG piloted the project and was required to plant and maintain at least 1,200 hectares, the 200 hectares natural forest is now maintained at the Mapawa Nature Park. “We piloted it here and if Depar tment of Environment and Na t u r a l Re s o u r c e s (DENR) will make 100 percent carbon sequestration a policy to all environmental critical projects like cement factories and similar power plants then it
is expected that whole Philippine timberlands that is now denuded, will be covered with trees. DENR’s current forest protection and maintenance program is up to three years, and these as are the gaps that the companies can fill, not only limited to coal but also to all environment critical projects,” Abubacar stressed. Gabino Ramon Mejia Vice President of GNPower, a 540 MW coal power plant that will See presents, page 11
Local leaders weigh in on federalism at University forum in Cagayan de Oro
GET INVOLVED. Balay Mindanaw Foundation president Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig tells millennials to be well-informed on current events, particularly the impacts of federalism in the future of the country during a Federalism forum on 28 September 2016 at Xavier University Cagayan de Oro City. (XU)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Leaders from different sectors shared their ideas on federalism, its benefits and challenges, during a forum organized by the Philosophy Department of Xavier University, through its Ateneo Philosophy Club (APC), dubbed “Knowledge is Power: A Forum on Federalism” on September 28 at the XU Nursing Amphitheatre. Former Cagayan de Oro City mayor and Misamis Oriental assemblyman, lawyer Reuben Canoy, in his sharing, quoted Victor Hugo, “All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” He said that the right time has come for federalism. He added that President Rodrigo Duterte being a strong advocate of federalism, the shift in the form of government will have a greater chance of succeeding See weigh, page 11
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SP backs opening of NHS in Brgy Tuburan CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 4 – The city council of Cagayan de Oro City has supported the opening of a national high school in Barangay Tuburan. With the intention to open schools in every barangay, the Cagayan de Oro City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy during its regular session adopted a resolution favorably endorsing and interposing no objection to the separation of Tagpangi National
High School-Tuburan Annex from its mother school, Tagpangi National High School, to be named as Tuburan National High School. The resolution was endorsed by the committees on education and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Suzette Magtajas-Daba and Ian Mark Nacaya, respectively, in response to the resolution of the Barangay Council of Tuburan. According to the barangay, in 2003, the
barangay approved a resolution requesting the city mayor to open a secondary school in Tuburan. The following year, the DepEd regional director interposed no objection to the operation of Tuburan National High School subject to some terms and conditions such as the acquisition of a school site. Barangay officials said the city government under the leadership of Mayor Oscar Moreno
identified an area for the establishment of the Tuburan National High School. Tagpangi National High School has been existing for 12 years as an annex school, the barangay cited in the resolution. The barangay council also requested the city government to donate a 12,080 square meter lot in Tuburan in favor of Deped to be used as the site of the Tuburan National High School. Kikang Uy (SP)
September Inflation Higher at 2.3 Percent Headline inflation in September increased to 2.3 percent year-on-year from 1.8 percent in the previous month and was within the BSP’s forecast of 1.6-2.4 percent for the month. The resulting year-to-date average inflation rate of 1.6 percent was still below the Government’s inflation target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 per-
centage point for 2016. Likewise, core inflation, which excludes certain volatile food and energy items to measure underlying price pressures, rose to 2.3 percent in September from 2.0 percent in August. Meanwhile, month-onmonth seasonally-adjusted headline inflation was unchanged at 0.1 percent in September.
The uptick in inflation for September was traced mainly to higher price increases in key food items particularly fish, fruit, as well as oils and fats. Rice prices were also higher due to the ongoing lean season while vegetable prices were pushed up by tightness in domestic supply owing to weather-related
production disruptions. At the same time, upward price adjustments of selected domestic petroleum products also contributed to higher non-food inflation. Officer-In-Charge Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr. noted that the latest inflation outturn continues to be consistent with the BSP’s assessSee inflation, page 11
President Duterte awards outstanding police units, officials BUTUAN CITY -- Among the highlights of President Rodrigo Duterte’s first official visit here in the region was the awarding of four Philippine National Police outstanding units and three police officials for their outstanding contribution to the success of the implementation of the PNP’s “Project Double Barrel” here. The President, assisted by Caraga PNP Director PCSupt. Rolando B. Felix, handed the awards as well as the corresponding cash incentives to the awardees in a ceremony held at the regional headquarters grandstand here,
Thursday evening. Awarded as the “Best Performing Police Provincial Office In The Im p l e m e n t a t i o n o f Project Double Barrel” was the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office. The unit received a plaque of distinction and a PHP250,000.00 cash incentive from the President. The “Best Performing City Police Station in the Implementation Of The Project Double Barrel” was the Surigao City Police Station. They also received a plaque of distinction and a PHP250,000.00 cash incentive. See awards, page 11
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The goal of becoming one of the best power utilities in Southeast Asia is within reach for the country’s sole power grid operator, NGCP, as it institutionalized the technical standardization system for the core functions of the company. Through technical standardization, NGCP is able to better develop and implement a system to improve the quality of its services and operational efficiency, and more efficiently align its i nte r na l pro c es s e s. NGCP has set a total of 109 standards on equipment and material specifications, project and construction management, planning and design, maintenance and testing, and operations, among others. These
standards are based on global standards and best practices of international power utilities. According to NGCP, technical standardization contributes to the company’s improved levels of compatibility and interchangeability of equipment, spare parts and materials, and commonality of processes, as well as ad m i n i st rat i ve an d management functions. An example is the standard design of transmission facility components which makes management of transmission line and equipment spare materials easier. The standard design or specification can be used for more than just one facility of a similar capacity or function, thus maxi-
mizing compatibility and interoperability. “Setting these standards has made designing new projects and maintaining existing lines easier, but, at the same time, more stringent. The standards serve as design references for new project requirements, hence, consistent quality is ensured across our projects and maintenance activities,” said NGCP. Among the completed design standards are for substations, control and protection systems, telecom facilities, steel pole and lattice transmission line structures, and civil works structures. Implementing these standards minimized design man-hours and ensured the highest degree of reliability.
The company also set in place a new and more effective Network Protection System designed to quickly detect risks to grid integrity, such as line faults and voltage fluctuations, and, subsequently, implement preventive or mitigating actions with minimum energy loss and with due regard to health, property and the environment. “The Network Protection System is yet another step towards a smarter grid. We prioritized setting these standards to improve the quality of our service to grid customers. Our customers are assured that all NGCP facilities across the country adhere to these standards and practices which are at par with our interna-
tional counterparts,” noted NGCP. These standards are revisited on a regular basis to keep it up to date and responsive to the changing technologies and current needs of NGCP’s operations. In completing the standards, natural disasters, high temperature and humidity, which are inherent in the Philippines, were also considered. Alongside these technical standards, NGCP also secured Integrated Management System (IMS) re-certifications, including ISO9001 for Quality Management, ISO14001 for Environmental Management and OHSAS18001 in Occupational Health and Safety Management, collectively covering 25 corporate
procedures, in January 2015, valid for three years. NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and related assets. The consortium, which holds the 25-year concession contract to operate the country’s power transmission network, is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp. led by Henry Sy, Jr., Calaca High Power Corporation led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) as technical partner.
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A Tricky Problem Think a minute. Have you ever stood by a fire when the smoke was so thick you almost thought you could grab it with your hands. But if you try, the smoke just disappears right through your fingers. It’s like that when we try to be humble. We grab for humility, but as soon as we think we’ve got it, it disappears like smoke through our fingers. You see, we trick ourselves when we start to think that we’re humble, because in our mind and heart we actually start feeling proud of ourselves that we’re humble. So you see, we’re still very proud. Our problem is the subtle, deceptive nature of pride. It makes us self-conscious, thinking about ourselves and how we good we are or look in front of others. Our pride competes and compares ourselves with others. That’s why we get angry when someone treats us like we’re not important. Our pride makes us want to act and impress others with how humble we are, when inside we still think we’re more important than some people. This is also why many people want to become rich millionaires. You see, if everybody in the world had a million dollars, then not many people
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would really want to be a millionaire because they would not be richer than anyone else. If everyone in the world had a high political position of respect and power, then not many people would want that kind of position because they would not be more respected and powerful than anyone else. Did you know that it is our pride which causes most of the problems in our life, whether it’s in our family, at work, school, or with friends and neighbors. Our hidden, tricky pride is the reason we get hurt and angry at others. It’s also the reason we will not forgive them, but instead even try to hurt them back. So is there any hope for us? Can we ever start becoming genuinely honest and humble in our hearts? Yes, that’s the great news! God the Son humiliated Himself by becoming a human being to die and pay the penalty for our sinful pride which separates us from God. But He also will set us free from See hurst, page 11
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Opinion Bad news… Good News… The bad news is the peso has considerably weakened in recent days. As of September 29, the peso was trading in the neighborhood of P48.46 to the dollar. This means we now have to pay more for our imports. With the rise in cost of imported crude, we can expect an equivalent increase in our electric bills in the near term. The Philippines will also have to pay more for our maturing dollar obligations. But it is good news for exporters who are now jumping with joy. They will be getting more pesos for every dollar’s worth of exports. Even Overseas Filipinos are ecstatic. The dollars they send home will buy more food and pay for more needs of their families in the Philippines. A Honolulu-based friend just saved a few hundred thousands pesos for a recentlypurchased condo unit which he intends to use as a retirement home. We can expect similar sales to be brisk in the coming days. The bad news is that foreign investors are liquidating their equity investments in the Philippines, causing the Philippine Stock Exchange index to tumble. The good news is the situation provides an opportunity for risk
takers. Astute risk takers would buy when everyone is selling, hoping to make a huge profit later by selling when everyone is buying. But what is causing these current volatilities? Critics of this administration are quick to pin the blame on President Rody Duterte’s “colorful rhetorics” which has reportedly riled investors. But Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., who has been voted for 8 consecutive years as among the best central bank governors in the world, has a more sober explanation. For one, the impending increase in the Federal Reserve interest rate has made the dollar a very attractive investment, drawing back to the US the dollars invested overseas. Tetangco also attributed the increased strength of the dollar to the current huge corporate demand for dollars. As for the pullback from equities, Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo believes that the money is still in the Philippines. They are just temporarily parked in other investment vehicles. Miriam – a class of her own Feisty, strong-willed, articulate and brilliant. That was Miriam Defensor-Santiago one of the very few in-
dividuals who hold the rare distinction of having served (and let me stress, with distinction) in the three branches of government – the legislative, the executive and the judiciary. Owner of several local and international awards, she was one of the 1988 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees (for public service). But like most outstanding individuals, she was a complex woman, with many dimensions to her person. She had her legions of fans (especially among the students) but she also had her share of detractors and critics. She could be gentle, but she could often be contemptous of those who come ill-prepared during Senate hearings. She could also be conceited (with her self-praise of her pretty legs.) She could also be funny as shown by her humorous books (eg., Stupid Is Forever) which have become local bestsellers. Whatever you think of Miriam, whether you love her or hate her, she will forever be etched in the national consciousness. Diokno – first to the confirmed by Commission on Appointments Benjamin Diokno, three-time Budget Secretary, became the first appointee under the Duterte administration
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Ignacio Bunye to be confirmed by the influential Commission on Appointments. And he did so with flying colors. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, nominated Diokno for confirmation, citing Diokno’s “impressive academic record, extensive service in the academe and government and expertise in fiscal policy”. D i o k n o’s f e l l o w Batangueño Ralph Recto seconded the nomination. Recto said he was seconding the nomination “for reasons as thick as the national budget.” Recto noted that Diokno “served three Presidents, in three challenging epochs of our history.” Having served Presidents Cory Aquino and Erap Estrada, Diokno now joins President Duterte “when people’s expectations of more jobs, less poverty and more inclusive growth – have never been so high.” Like Zubiri and Recto, this writer believes that Diokno has got what it See bunye, page 11
SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: Vilifying media By H. Marcos C. Mordeno MindaNews
MALAYBALAY CITY – Things have reached a point that whenever President Rodrigo Duterte opens his mouth everyone stops, but only to listen if he would yet again unleash potshots against [his] supposed detractors in relation to the war on drugs. It’s his singular focus on this problem that has defined his image to the Filipinos and the international community. And he appears to relish it. Duterte would have nothing of the aversion of the global community to the bloody outcome of his campaign against illegal drugs. So what if the UN and the European Union shudder at the sight of hundreds of suspects lying dead on cold pavement? (Say if you must his favorite expletive.) Go massa-
cre criminals, he told soldiers in a visit to a military camp. However, his effort to emphasize his seriousness in eliminating drug addicts and peddlers went into verbal overdrive. He made reference to Adolf Hitler, whose Final Solution exterminated 6 million Jews during World War II, a statement that elicited angry protestations from the Jewish community and other groups. The reactions made Duterte realize he had opened his mouth too wide. He knew the gravity of his remarks and apologized for it. But the apology, an admission of a mistake, did not stop Duterte’s supporters from once again accusing the media of “twisting” his statement. They trained their guns on two Reuters reporters, Manny Mogato and Karen Lerma, whose
only f a u l t MindaViews w a s having reported what the president had said and the reactions to it, no more, no less. Threats against the two journalists flew thick and fast on Facebook. How many of these supporters even cared to read the story on the Hitler remarks and compared the content to what Duterte said? How many blindly joined the calls for blood of the two reporters? It’s a shock that the social media has become a breeding ground of political mobsters with homicidal tendencies. Worse, it only takes a few of them to start a hate campaign [against particular journalists] and that tiny spark could ignite a prairie fire online. It now appears that Duterte’s supporters
want to act as the editors of the news they read or hear. Remember Raffy Lerma’s Pieta-like photo of a slain drug suspect which Duterte supporters labeled as propaganda? As if the photographer was only interested in producing a digital representation of Michelangelo’s famous opus. Ironically, the same people shared with abandon on Facebook Mr. Lerma’s photo of the grieving wife of a police officer who was killed in an anti-drug operation. So it all boils down to this: What doesn’t please their eyes and ears is trash. The president can never be wrong, and so their outrage is always righteous. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@gmail. com.)
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BackJoy back pain reliever now at Centrio The stressful yet sedentary lifestyle of the urban worker and commuter has led to a rise in the incidence of back pain across all demographics. Lately, the Pokemon Go craze has resulted in another upsurge of the malady among gamers. “The problem is our arms are made to swing when we walk, which works and balances the muscles of our torso and pelvis,” explains Dr. Steven Weiniger, International posture expert. “When players walk while focused on the game, the head goes forward, shoulders roll in and torso collapses onto the pelvis, folding
the body into a C.” A big part of the perk of walking is exercising the ability to breathe deeply, but Pokémon posture locks the arms and folds the chest, training muscle patterns that inhibit taking a deep breath. It also sets the stage for imbalances that cause neck and back pain, he added. A 2006 study reported in the Phil. Journal of Allied Health Sciences found that 87.90% of jeepney drivers in Metro Manila suffered low back pain (LBP) after working for 11-15 hours. It was commonly experienced from 1-6 days over the last year. (David,
JAZ, Erese, RR, Alejandrino, PMB, de Claro, MC, Agawa, RA, 2006). Similar studies found LBP to be a common occurrence also among factory workers and nurses, and call center agents are especially at risk given their prevalence of poor posture while going about their basically sedentary duties. Fortunately, BackJoy the “Posture Authority” recently opened its products kiosk at the ground floor of Centrio Mall just across Mango outlet. BackJoy SitSmartTM is an innovative sitting device that naturally relieves back pain by optimizing your sitting posture.
“BackJoy is a natural back pain reliever that’s safe and effective to use,” assured Donna Chavez, BackJoy product manager, at a recent presentation to mainstream and social media at Candy’s Centrio. “It automatically tilts your pelvis upright to engage your core muscles to the correct posture for all-day comfort.” The company claims 87 percent of its users have reported less pain with the use of BackJoy, which has been endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association and the Certified Posture Exercise Professional.
Donna explained how BackJoy’s patented design works by tilting your hips upright and comfortably “floating” your spine over the seat crafted from a durable, flexible proprietary material base, supporting you in an optimal posture, and adjusting to every move you make. “The Posture Plus style features a comfortable, durable material on the top that is completely weatherproof for indoor or outdoor use,” she said. “It fits adults 100-300 lbs (45-136 kgs.).” All SitSmart seats have the same posture-improving benefits, regardless of which style you
choose. The only difference between the various SitSmart models is the surface material that covers the seat. Regardless of which style you choose, your SitSmart will position your body in correct posture for all-day comfort. It works in any seat (office, car, home, or outdoor) Besides BackJoy SitSmart, the Centrio Kiosk also offers other great products to improve posture and relieve body pains such as the SleepSound pillow, In-flight neck pillow, Trigger Point Massager, and Kneeler. BackJoy is also available at The Travel Club, Limketkai Center.
SSS commends DILG PH mobile internet ranks 6th for protection of in APAC in latest Akamai report nearly 75,000 JO and Globe network stimulates higher mobile speed experience
For the first time in many years, Akamai Technologies included the Philippines in the country ranking for mobile internet speeds. And the results did not disappoint Filipino consumers. With an average speed of 8.5 Mbps, the Philippines ranked 6th in the average mobile internet connection speed according to the 2nd Akamai State of Internet Report. The latest Akamai report also reveals that the Philippines also achieved 105.1 Mbps peak mobile speed which in the third highest in Asia Pacific next to Australia and Thailand. Globe Telecom’s efforts to improve internet experience of its customers advanced significantly in the first 100 days of the Duterte administration, as the company managed to drive the mobile internet speed ranking of the Philippines with its 1st world internet campaign.
Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu reiterated the company’s commitment to improve the state of internet in the Philippines in order to make the nation admired globally. “More and more Filipinos are becoming dependent on fast and reliable internet connectivity, it is imperative that telco operators like Globe work closely with the government in expanding and improving telecommunication services,” Cu said. Cu emphasized Globe is maximizing the use of additional frequency assets it obtained from the sellout of San Miguel’s telco assets in line with its commitment to the National Telecommunications Commission to deploy about 4,500 multiband, multimode software defined radio base
station equipment to 95% of total municipalities and cities in the country, intended to improve overall customer experience in terms of speed and reliability of mobile internet services. To date, Globe has already completed deployment of LTE 700 in 200 sites, mostly in Metro Manila as well as LTE 2600 in 900 sites, mostly in Visayas and Mindanao. According to Cu, sites where the LTE 700 and LTE 2600 have been deployed cover major business districts and highly-urbanized and populated areas in the country. Cu further disclosed that Globe also expanded its GoWiFi network as it recently completed deployment of the service in close to 500 sites that include Ayala Malls, fast food chains, bus terminals, convenience stores and other public
places. He added that Globe is working on widening its WiFi coverage and plan to deploy GoWiFi services in close to 1,000 sites across the country. This will provide WiFi coverage not only Metro Manila but also in Davao, Cebu, Bulacan, Cavite, Cagayan Valley, Cagayan de Oro, Nueva Vizcaya, Dumaguete, Zamboanga and Boracay. Launched in 2015, GoWiFi, the company’ premium open national WiFi network, is now serving close to 3 million customers per month. The company’s national WiFi network is open to any customer with a WiFi enabled device. While customers are able to access the service for free for 30 minutes a day, customers can easily purchase GoWiFi credits which See ranks, page 11
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The Social Security System (SSS) accorded a special citation for the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for its solid commitment to provide social protection to nearly 75,000 job order ( JO) and contractual workers at the Balikat ng Bayan Awards held during the SSS 59th anniversary program at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall of the SSS main office in Diliman, Quezon City. In its pursuit of excellence in local governance, DILG serves as a good example in providing its civil servants, particularly JO and contractual workers, much-needed social security protection by signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with SSS and ensuring the compliance of local
government units with the MOA. As a result, thousands of JOs and contractual employees from DILG are currently registered as active SSS members with contributions amounting to over P240 million. Photo shows DILG Undersecretary Emily O. Padilla (2nd from right) and Development Manager Officer IV Joycelyn C. Cabaña (center) receive the certificate of special citation last September 2 from (starting from left) SSS Senior Vice President for Account Management Group and Balikat ng Bayan Awards Committee Chairperson Judy Frances A. See, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio S. de Quiros Jr. and SSS Assistant Vice President for Professionals Sector Department Noel L. Coyupan.
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‘Gov’t’s Anti-Illegal drug operation successfully arrested two suspects in AgSur’ CAMP EVANGELISTA, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City -- Troops of 26th Infantry Battalion under 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army successfully supported the PNP Law Enforcers and the Municipal Anti-Illegal Drug Abuse Council of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur during the simultaneous implementation of the eight search warrants at P-1, Brgy Consuelo, Bunawan, ADS around 7:20AM yesterday, October 5, 2016. By v i r t u e o f t h e search warrants issued on September 30, 2016 by Hon. Dymphna C. Gozon-Labindao of 1st Municipal Circuit Trial Court in San Francisco, ADS, the joint government operation has been launched and successfully recovered nine (9)sealed transparent plastic sachets of SHABU weighing of about 395 grams with an estimated market value of (PhP4,661,000.00); and assorted drug paraphernalia. The authorities immediately arrested the two suspects namely, Ms. Saada Cabugatan Macasalong, 23 year old, married; and Mr. Amil Sultan, age unknown, single, who are caught in the possession of these prohibited drugs during the said operation. They were among the identified personalities who are included in the PNP’s drug list in the said town and among the eight personalities included in the search warrant orders. The two will be facing criminal charges on violations of the Republic Act 9165 also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. MGen Benjamin R Madrigal Jr., Commander of 4th Infantry Division lauded the smooth implementation of the said operation, he said, “Our increased coordination with the PNP resulted to the success of the operation. I commend all the people involved in planning and execution that led to the successful arrest of these two suspects and recovery of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. You have exhibited the highest form of professionalism especially on the proper implementation and execution of the search and arrest procedure.” “This shall serve as a stern warning to See suspects, page 11
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Dads authorize MOA with DA for BuB projects SIX more projects will be implemented in the city under the BottomUp Budgeting (BUB) program. This, after the City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy enacted Ordinance No. 13126-2016.
The ordinance authorizes Mayor Oscar Moreno to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10, covering the implementation of the BuB projects for 2015 under certain terms and conditions.
Legislators also earmarked the sum of P10.2 million from the continuing appropriation for calendar year 2015 “Non-Office: General Public ServicesGrassroots Participatory Budgeting Process to be made available as the city’s counterpart fund for six projects.
These are the Clust e re d C o m m u n i t yBased Vegetable Production, CommunityBased Livestock Production, Boar-Stud Artificial Insemination Center, Livestock Auction Market, acquisition of post harvest facilities equipment and organic fertilizer
production composting facility. The MOA was reviewed by the committees on agriculture and fisheries, on finance, budget and appropriations and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Annie Daba, Edna Dahino and Ian Mark Nacaya.Daba,
Living the Manobo dream Caraga Region is home to several Indigenous People (IP). Encrypt with the authenticity of their history, the Manobos in Pakwan, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur is ardently weaving their blueprint as they open their story to the world. Tw e n t y- t w o ( 2 2 ) kilometre from the Poblacion, the barangay is situated as the border gate between Lanuza and Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. It is majority-populated by Manobos, tagged to be the most dominant minority group and with the most number of tribal member recorded in Caraga. Manobo simply means “people” or “person”, alternate names include Manuvu and Minuvu. The term may have been originated from “Mansuba”, a combination of a “man” (people) and “suba” (river). This group of IP mainly depend on the natural resources gathered from the mountains to survive. However, despite the many definitions that the normal people termed on them, this specific tribal group is educationally advanced, highly intellectual, and peace loving.
Elma shows her prettiest smile after the interview which was conducted in their house.
Elma Macuray Bauzon, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partner-beneficiary, a mother of four (4) and a pure blooded Manobo shares how she is deeply pleased with the social services that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been implementing in their area. “I am so thankful to DSWD for bringing their programs and services in our barangay. I am grateful that the services they are offering truly addressed the needs of every households in our community,” shares Elma. The 43-year old mother is married to Arnel Dawug Bauzon who is a farmer. According to Elma, farming sustains
their daily needs and the needs of their children who are all officially enrolled in school. Her eldest, Aila Cryz, 19, is now studying in Surigao del Sur State University (SSDSU) Cantilan Campus with the degree Bachelor of Science in Education major in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). The other three (3) children, Ariel Ace, Aaron King, and Aira Queen are all enrolled in Pakwan Integrated School (PIS) as Grades 8, 6 and 2, respectively. Apart from her dedication being a mother is her drive to send her children to school and finish their studies. “I am so thankful to Pantawid Pamilya for giving us the opportunity to grow. Through
1. Elma Bauzon attentively listening during the conduct of Family Development Session (FDS) last September 28, 2016 in their community social hall.
the Family Development Session (FDS) which is being conducted monthly, we learn new things and I get to apply my learnings at home,” Elma adds. The program lights Elma’s path towards finishing her studies. While she enjoys her responsibility as a mother and as a wife, she is also inspired to finish her elementary education with her daughter Aila Cryz. “I am so inspired to wake up every day. Now, I get to discover new things with my daughter, because like her, I am also studying in Pakwan Integrated School (PIS),” she shares. With the implementation of the three (3) major anti-poverty reduction programs of
DSWD is a challenge of sustainability and on how they remain sensitive to their culture and environment as they dwell on the commitment of unity. DSWD programs and services did not only help Elma’s family but their community as well. Now, because of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP,) their community learns new things on livelihood. The construction of foot path by the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KalahiCIDSS) also helps the children in the community as they go to school ###(RYAN MALBAS TAPAYAN/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga).
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Gan says SP must be prepared “ALWAYS prepare. If we fail to prepare, then we are preparing to fail.” This was the response of Vice-Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy to the special report of Councilor Leon Gan during the 13th regular session of the City Council. Councilor Gan recollected to the legislators the case filed against the chief executive involv-
ing a warehouse. He said the Ombudsman resolved the issue with a corresponding penalty of suspension of the chief executive for three months. He said before its implementation, the Court of Appeals issued on August 4, 2016 a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) covering a period of 60 days. “In other words,
because you are the vice-mayor, a few hours from now you will be the mayor, if in case no preliminary injunction will be issued by the CA,” Gan said. The TRO expires October 4, 2016, he cited. A TRO issued by the CA is effective for 60 days. It is issued by the court when great irreparable injury would
result to the applicant (OSM), even before the application is heard on notice, and if the matter is of extreme urgency and the applicant will suffer grave injustice and irreparable injury. (Civil Procedure, Rule 58) “If the Boy Scouts are laging handa, the more the members of the City Council, who are
servants of the people, must also be prepared.” Councilor Gan held. “We are always here to serve, bisan ug bagyo, magkinaunsa pa… So we have to be involved, all of us as public officials”. Vice-Mayor Uy stressed. The 13th regular session presided by ViceMayor Uy was held October 3, 2016, Monday. (EF)
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ARMM gov’t ready for onset of La Niña Cotabato City – The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) assured that the regional government is ready for the onset of La Niña, a weather phenomenon characterized by recessive rainfall. Secretary Atty. Noor Ha f i z u l l a h “K i r by ” Abdullah of the region’s Interior and Local Government department (DILG-ARMM) said during a press conference on Thursday, October 6, that his office has already convened local government units (LGUs) since May to carry out disaster preparedness measures. Atty. Abdullah urged all provincial governors
as well as city and municipal mayors to take precautionary measures in their respective areas of responsibility. The DILG has launched new protocols, or procedures, for LGUs to strengthen disaster risk reduction management dubbed Operation Listo. Launched in 2014, Operation Listo started in 2014 with Listong Pamahalaang Lokal, which institutionalized local protocols for disaster preparedness, response and monitoring. The program was strategized to reach the grassroots with its second component, the Listong Pamayanan, focusing on capacity development interven-
tion that starts from LGUs and cascades to the community. “We already coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF-ARMM) for us to be prepared to address the ill effects of La Niña,” Atty. Abdullah said. He also said that the government is implementing a comprehensive program on mitigating the adverse effects of La Niña. This covers agriculture, flood control, food security, and disaster risk reduction measures. The ARMM’s Office of Civil Defense (OCD-
ARMM) has conducted an ocular inspection to determine steps to be taken to minimize the impact of floods on low-lying areas. OCD-ARMM has been coordinating with the regional disaster risk reduction and management council, LGUs and partner nongovernmental agencies. ARMM’s Agriculture Secretary Alexander Alonto said his office is preparing funds to mitigate the impact of the wet season. “Preparations are underway to mitigate the possible impact of the rainy season to farmers in the ARMM,” Sec. Alonto said. (Bureau of Public Information)
DepEd-ARMM honors outstanding teachers Cotabato City – The Department of Education of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) honored 10 outstanding Bangsamoro teachers on Wednesday, October 5, in celebration of the 2016 World Teachers’ Day. Dr. John Magno, DepEd-ARMM secretary, said the awards serve as recognition for the invaluable services of teachers in the learning and development processes of students in the region and to the Education department itself. Citing a story of a master teacher in the region qualified for promotion as school principal, or district
supervisor, but chose to remain a classroom teacher, Dr. Magno noted he has high regards to the “unsung heroes” of the nation in reference to the teachers. “Malaki ang respeto ko sa mga gurong ang iniisip ay ang kinabukasan ng kabataan at hindi ang kanilang pansariling interes,” Dr. Magno said. Jaime Mendoza, Jr. of Parang National High School in Parang, Maguindanao was one of the awardees. He served as a classroom teacher for many years and is now the English department head in his school. Mendoza said he is proud to be among the 10 outstanding teachers in the region. “I am
much honored being named as an outstanding teacher of ARMM,” he said. As of 2016, there are 29,992 public elementary, junior high school and senior high school teachers across the region. The ARMM is composed of nine schools divisions namely, Maguindanao I and II, MarawiCity, Lanao Sur I and II, Lamitan City, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. Each schools division nominated three teachers for the award. A total of 25 teacher qualifiers underwent screenings that include panel interviews, written examinations, teaching demonstration and a review of qualifiers’ pertinent docu-
ments. The five winners in the elementary school category are: Fridanovie Rabor of Datu SaililahElementary School, Maguindanao I Division; Gideon Dable of Limpongo Elementary School, Maguindanao I Division; Susan Berganio of Nuro CentralElementary School, Maguindanao II Division; Maria Helena Barlovento of MalusoCentral Elementary School, Basilan Division; and Romel Plando of Hji. Yunos JumdainElementary School, Tawi-Tawi Division. Aside from Mendoza, the four other winners See teachers, page 11
DTI-12 to open 2 more ‘Negosyo Centers’ to service MSMEs GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Trade and Industr y (DTI) in Region 12 is set to open two additional Negosyo Centers as it moves to expand its services to more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region. Vanessa Claire Pleño, DTI-12 information officer, said Thursday the construction of the Negosyo Center in Polomolok town in South Cotabato is currently ongoing and they are working on the establishment of a second facility in Koronadal City. She said the city government of Koronadal sought for the establishment of another center to augment the services of the existing facility, which is situated at the Notre Dame Business Center. The agency opened a Negosyo Center last May in Isulan town in Sultan Kudarat and another in Surallah town in South Cotabato last month, she said. “So f a r w e h a v e opened nine Negosyo Centers and more will follow in the coming months,” Pleño said in a press conference. The other existing centers are located in this city, Koronadal City, Cotabato City, Tacurong City, Kidapawan City, Midsayap in North Cotabato, and Alabel in
Sarangani. Pleño said these facilities have been offering free business advisory and business development services. The DTI started the establishment of the Negosyo Centers last year as provided for in Republic Act 10644 or the Go Negosyo Act. The Negosyo Centers are “one-stop-shops” that cater to various concerns and needs of existing and prospective MSMEs on various aspects of doing business, from start-up to the actual operations. It specifically provides assistance to MSMEs in terms of business registration, business advisory services, business information and advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation of business processes. Pleño acknowledged that the region presently has fewer Negosyo Centers when compared to other areas. But she cited that the existing facilities in the region are “Type A” or complete centers with established buildings and regular personnel. She said most of the Negosyo Centers in other regions are classified as “Type C” or desk-type facilities. “Our target is to open complete Negosyo Centers in all 50 localities in Region 12,” she added. (MindaNews)
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MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The Department of Trade and Industry in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DTI-ARMM) conducted the 1st franchising expo on October 4, at the region’s seat in Cotabato City. DTI-ARMM Secretary Atty. Anwar Malang said the expo, attended by officials and employees of the different line agencies, academe, and local businessmen, was aimed to provide the participants knowledge
on entrepreneurship and business development. The activity featured four speakers who discussed the various aspects of business and franchising opportunities in the region. It also featured talks from experts on trends in the field of franchising. Atty. Malang sees an upward growth of the region’s economy noting that the franchising expo provides an opportunity for business seekers and those who
are planning to expand an existing business to gain valuable knowledge, insight, and guidance. Norma Arcega-Oro, DTI-ARMM senior trade-industry development specialist, discussed ways and techniques on how to start a business. A team from Metrobank, meanwhile, shared inputs on how to fund a business venture and manage capital. Jed Arboleda, Philippine Franchise See holdsp, page 11
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Gov’t saves PHP2.41B in electricity usage, PHP310M in transport fuel under energy efficiency program DAVAO CITY -- The government sector has saved PHP2.41 billion in electricity usage and PHP310 million in transport fuel in ten years under the energy efficiency program called the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP). This was reported by Department of Energy Undersecretary Benito Ranque during the GEMP seminar with government agencies in Davao region Wednesday. The GEMP seminar
is a series of advocacy forums on energy efficiency and conservation held with various sectors. Ranque said DOE also conducted spot checks to 814 government agencies nationwide to see how GEMP positively impact on government operations in terms of reducing government expenditures on both fuel and electricity. He said certificates of energy/monetary savings were issued to 252
government agencies with a total monetary savings of P489.68 million. Ranque said that GEMP requires all government offices to reduce their electricity and fuel consumption by 10 percent. He said there were already several Presidential issuances aimed to address the increasing oil prices by adhering to the government’s conservation program. Ranque said energy efficiency needs to be
sustained given volatile power situation such as the recurring power outages. “We cannot do all these tasks on our own. Our efforts will only be realized with your support and cooperation,” he told government employees. He said that DOE and other government agencies must work together in order to achieve optimum results for the economy and environment. Meanwhile, according to Ranque, energy is
one of the most prominent issues confronting most countries especially the Philippines which is highly dependent on energy imports. However he said energy efficiency in the country is a far-fetched vision to achieve given the ongoing infrastructure projects devoted in building and maintenance of existing power plants. Ranque said the Philippines relies mainly on oil, coal, hydro and geothermal power but it
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IPs get accessible tertiary education in Davao Norte state college TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- Some 40 Lumad Scholars are now enrolled in tertiary education at Datu Jose Libayao Davao del Norte State College Extension Campus at the Tribal Municipality of Talaingod, Davao del Norte. The Campus was built to fulfill the longtime desire of the Ata Manobo community to have an accessible tertiary education in their area. “With the extension campus we are hoping to fill that particular gap in Talaingod,” Governor Anthony del Rosario said, adding that such development will surely transform the lives of the students and the community with new technological and knowledge that are unfamiliar to them. However, the government of Davao del Norte and the school board made sure that the culture of the Ata-Manobo would be preserved. “That is why in the curriculum, we are making sure that programs are in line with the cultural practices of the tribal people,” del Rosario said. He added that it is important to preserve the culture and traditions of the tribe. Out of the 40 scholars composing the first batch of students, 30 are 4Ps beneficiaries. The Provincial Government and the Municipality of Talaingod will sponsor scholarship of the remaining 10 students. “Ma s w e r t e m o … kamo gyud ang first batch sa mga estudyante sa atong bagong skwelahan diri sa Talaingod (You are lucky… because you are the first batch of students in this new school in Talaingod),” he stated. Aside from free education, the scholars will also receive allowances. “Dili lang matrikula ang libre, bisan ang allowance (Not only the tuition will be free but they will also receive an allowance),” he added. See IP, page 11
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determined to eradicate the proliferation of illegal drugs in the province and personnel of Misamis Oriental PPO is morally convinced that Drugs is the root of all crimes and destroys the future of our children and our country as well which requires our serious attention. He further assured the people of Misamis Oriental that the campaign against illegal drugs will be seriously and fervently conducted to ensure that the community will be free from drug addicts and reduce crime volume. Parallel to this undertakings, Mis. Or. PPO is continuously conducting mandatory and random drug test to its personnel to ensure that those involved in illegal drugs will be penalized and be separated from PNP service.
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within his six-year term. Representing the civil society, Balay Mindanaw Foundation President Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig encouraged the millennial to be well-informed on current affairs, particularly the impacts of federalism in the future of the country, should the shift succeed. “We should create more spaces like this forum,” said Manlupig, adding that student groups should organize more events where people can freely exchange ideas. Roderico Dumaug Jr, a faculty member of XU History/International Studies/Political Science Department, showed figures and statistics contrasting the revenue and expenditures between China and the Philippines. His analysis of the
data led him to conclude that in the present unitary form of government in the Philippines, there is an unjust distribution of resources, which is currently favoring Metro Manila over the provinces and other cities in the country. Another reactor during the open forum, Councilor Mario Cedeño of the Municipality of Talakag in Bukidnon, said that there are bills that need to be passed into laws first before we amend the 1987 Constitution and federalize the Philippines. He believes that passing the Anti-political Dynasty Bill into a law and the institutionalization of the political party system in the country are necessary for a federal government’s efficiency. Coming from the students, Aristeo Raphael Marbella III, president of the United Arts and Sciences Student Council, said that basic social services must be delivered by the government down to the grassroots level, where ordinary folks can benefit from the development. He shared that in his stay in the United States, getting a driver’s license would only take about two weeks. But here in the Philippines, months are wasted before a qualified citizen can get one. This simple example, as Marbella puts it, shows that our present form of government is “faulty.” This forum was organized in collaboration with the XU Social Development Office (SDO). In attendance were XU Vice-President for Social Development Roel Ravanera, SDO Advocacy Coordinator Nestor Banuag Jr, College Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Juliet Dalagan, XU-Philo Department Chairperson Vicente Carbon, representatives from the Balay Mindanaw Foundation, philosophy teachers, majors, and other Xavier students. Carbon ended the forum with his synthesis on the key points presented by the speakers and reactors, including the challenges and responses to the issue at hand. The organizers of this activity are looking forward to setting up other fora to shed light on various subjects. (Emmanuel G. Sumayang/XU)
is no perfect energy resource, and that coal fired power plants are actually cheaper when compared to renewable energy resources and this means a lot to consumers. STEAG State Power Inc. Communications Officer Jerome Soldevilla in his message likewise said that power is essential to any development and for progress to happen, adding further that the key is efficiency, and that is to minimize the effects of power generation process at the same time being compliant to the applicable environmental social rules and regulations. “The way forward is to cut back on carbon emissions, half the world’s electricity is supplied by coal, if all will improve on their efficiency rating, then we can perhaps slow down the effect until such time we are able to develop sustainable and commercially viable technology to source our power from renewable resources,” Soldevilla said. ( JCV/PIA-10)
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Association (PFA) consultant, said the potential for the growth of franchising in the ARMM is high. “Franchising is one of the best ways to increase the number of stores because you use other people’s money,” he said. He also discussed ways on how to invest in the right franchise educating the participants in making wise decisions before investing. The general public can join a business matching event today at the ORG Compound in Cotabato City. The activity is a joint effort of the DTI-ARMM and PFA. (BPI/APB/PIA-10)
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Meanwhile, the San Francisco Municipal Police Station of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur was awarded as “The Best Performing Municipal Police Station in the Implementation of the Project Double Barrel” and was awarded a plaque of distinction and PHP250,000.00 cash incentive. The “Best National Separate Unit in the Implementation of the Project Double Barrel” was awarded to the Criminal Investigation from page 1 and Detection Group rise in Lanao del Norte, (CIDG) 13. They also had meanwhile noted on the their plaque of distincsame forum that there tion and PHP250,000.00
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cash incentive. The awardee police officers were PCInsp. Rommel B. Villamor as “Top Performer of PRO 13’s Anti-illegal D r u g s C a m p a i g n ,” PCInsp. Christian Rafols II who has the “Most Number of Arrested Drug Personalities in the Implementation of Project Double Barrel” and PSInsp. Arvin E. Hosmillio, with the “Most Number of Illegal Drugs Confiscated in the Implementation of Project Double Barrel.” Each got a “Medalya Ng Kagalingan,” and PHP200,000.00 cash incentive from the President. (PNA)
COUNCILOR Annie Daba, chair of the City Council committee on agriculture and fisheries, with 31 farmers recently attended the 23rd anniversary of the Northern Mindanao Integrated Agriculture Research Center (NOMIARC) held at Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The three-day affair featured farmer’s Field Day and harvest festival from page 2 where they observed that inflation will gradu- different varieties of ally move towards the crops such as corn, potarget range over the tatoes, coffee, cacao, policy horizon. Looking ahead, the BSP will conPrimo Sanosa, Jr. tinue to monitor evolv- of Malabang Nationing inflation outlook alHigh School, Lanao and domestic demand Sur II Division; conditions to ensure Melba Abdulla of that the monetary policy Maluso National High stance remains in line School, Basilan Diviwith price and financial sion; and stability. Grace Ann Pangambayan of Sulu NationalHigh School, Sulu Division. from page 10 The winners were T h e g ove r n m e n t conferred with plaques earmarked P30,000 and cash prizes. The for the tuition, allow- regional celebration ances and board and has the theme “Guro lodging of the scholars. Kabalikat sa Pagbaba With this, he asked go.” (Bureau of Public the students not to Information) marry early and to pursue their respective careers after gradua- from page 7 tion. everyone who uses il “A n g a b i s o n a k o legal drugs or involved s a i n y o h a p w e d e in this kind of illegal man magminyo pero activities. The governunahon ninyo muna ment forces are more inyong career, impor- persistent and focused tante gyod na (My ad- to hunt you down and vice to you is that you bring you to the court can marry but I hope of law. that you put your ca- Me a n t i m e, w h i l e reer first, that is im- you still have all the portant),” the governor opportunity to renew said. your lives. We urge you To formally open to stop involving yourthe school, del Ro- selves to these illegal sario led the signing activities and start livo f t h e M e m o r a n - ing a normal life.” He dum of Agreement added. The two sus(MOA), together with pects and recovered the representatives items are brought to of Davao del Norte Bunawan Municipal State College (DNSC), Police Station, Agusan Southern Philippines del Sur for documenA g r i - B u s i n e s s a n d tation and proper disMarine and Aquatic position of the case. School of Technology (SPAMAST), Commission on Higher Educa- from page 6 tion (CHED), National they can use in any GoCommission on Indig- WiFi hotspot. enous Peoples (NCIP), According to Cu, the and the Municipality company is also about to complete deployment of Talaingod. (PNA) of free Wi-Fi services in all MRT Line 3 stafrom page 8 tions, enabling Globe in the secondary school customers riding the MRT to efficiently make category are: Asnawi Rakiin of use of their transit time Datu Mamintal Adion- as they are now able to gNational High School, access the internet for Lanao Sur I Division; free.
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and other farming activities such as duck raising. The Power learned that NOMIARC provides training and technical assistance through the Farmers’ Information and Technology Service Center, production of various package of technologies for different crops, among others. Councilor Daba expressed optimism that the farmers will be able to apply the new technologies learned from trainings and seminars during their visit. The deployment of free Wi-Fi services is expected to benefit around 350,000 daily passengers of MRT Line 3. Each passenger will be given free Wi-Fi access for 30 minutes daily, said Cu, emphasizing that provision of free WiFi services in all MRT3 stations is part of the company’s initiative to enhance network capacities. Aside from MRT Line 3, Globe also signed an agreement to provide free Wi-Fi services in all 20 LRT stations. In addition to deployment of WiFi services, Globe will also provide fiber optic cable system that will extend the length of the entire LRT 1 and cover all LRT stations and LRMC’s depot in Pasay City. Globe also recently signed with the Metro Manila Development Authority a similar agreement that will allow the telco provider to deploy wireless infrastructure in MMDA controlled areas as part of its efforts to enhance network coverage and capacities. The 2Q Akamai report also showed the Philippines has average internet speed of 4.3 Mbps in fixed broadband, up by 24% QoQ and 27% YoY. The country registered the strongest growth in Asia Pacific region in terms of “above 4Mbps connectivity adoption” at 33% adoption rate, growing 79% QoQ and 116% YoY. For above 10 Mbps connectivity adopted, the country showed a 5% adoption, growing by 86% QoQ and 683% YoY. For 15Mbps connectivity adoption rate, the country is at a nascent 2.1% adoption, up 109% QoQ and 872% YoY.
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