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Environmentalists join hands to protect PH’s highest peak Volume II, No. 34
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IDAPAWAN City - Local and international environmental and tourism officials have recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement to preserve, protect and develop the environment resources in here and in North Cotabato, specifically the country’s highest peak, officials said Saturday, December 13.
Mayor Joseph Evangelista of Kidapawan said the MOA was also signed by multi-sectoral representatives and basically aimed at protecting Mt. Apo natural park. Evangelista signed the document with Director Nelly Dillera of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Region 12, Macapantao Manamba of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in North CotaMount Calayo - A dormant volcano popularly known as Musuan Peak, stands close to the campus of Central bato, Mamutur Cariga of Mindanao University in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon where a bus was bombed on Dec. 9 killing 10 people, five of the Cotabato provincial them students of CMU. Photo taken on 12 Dec. 2014. MindaNews photo by Aries Sandino. M. Mordeno Community Environment
Environment bureau wants cease, desist order vs mining firm lifted
and Natural Resources, and Korean Professor Kwi-Gon Kim of the International Urban Training Center (IUTC) of the Republic of Korea. Kwi-Gon came over over the weekend to talk and share his expertise withe local environmentalist groups on management and protection of environment. Evangelista said the agreement clearly stated that parties involved have renewed mutual assistance and to continue to link with national and international See peak, page 6
LGUs deserve more funds to save lives and build resilient communities-Koko The extremely low casualty figure in provinces that bore the brunt of typhoon Ruby’s destructive winds and rain “is a testament to the effectiveness” of antidisaster preparations of local government units, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said Tuesday, December 9, 2014. “It proves that governance is ultimately local,” said Pimentel, who is also the chairman of the Senate oversight committee on locommitment to the mother earth. Signing of the “Nagbago na Ako” pledge cal governments. “This is of commitment highlighted the campus tour series of the Environmental Symposium a product of hard work of people out of harm’s way.” on Climate Change in six campuses in cities of Ozamiz, Tangub and Oroquieta in Misa- local officials who mobilized Pimentel said provincial, mis Occidental, December 9-11, 2014. (PIA) their resources to get their See Koko, page 6
SURIGAO City - A mining firm in Surigao del Norte has obtained a recommendation from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)Caraga regional office in Surigao City for the lifting of the cease and desist order against the company. In a do cument obtained by MindaNews on Wednesday afternoon, December 10, Daniel S. Belderol, officer-in-charge of MGB-Caraga said they had issued a memorandum recommending for the lifting of the cease and desist order against the mill plant The Department of Enof Greenstone Resources vironment and Natural Corporation. Resources (DENR) has See mining, page 6 formally wrapped up a
DENR wraps up premier coastal resources management project seven-year program, which marine biodiversity, and helped improve sustainable reduce poverty among local management and conserva- fishermen. One of the DENR’s most tion of the country’s rich
comprehensive biodiver- or ICRMP was brought to sity management programs, a close during a simple the Integrated Coastal Re- ceremony held recently at sources Management Project See project, page 6
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GOBERNADOR BAMBI EMANO MIPASIDUNGOG SA 187 KA TESDA GRADUATES - 187 ka milampos sa kursong teknikal sa TESDA Training Center sa Lungsod sa Libertad ang gipahalipayan ni Gobernador Bambi Emano, Desyembre 11, 2014 sa Libertad Covered Court. Kini naglangkob sa kurso nga scaffold erection, shielded metal arc welding ug tile setting. Ang mga kursong bokasyonal maoy gi-encourage ni Gobernador Bambi ngadto sa kabatan-onan kay mas dali sila nga maka pangempleyo sa lokal man o abroad ug niini makatabang usab sila sa ilang pamilya ug pagpalambo sa ilang kaugmaon. Mitambong sa maong kalihukan ang mga lokal nga opisyal sa lungsod sa Libertad pinangulohan ni Mayor Junie Uy, Mga opisyales sa barangay, TESDA Regional Director Leo Velez , mga TESDA Instructors ug mga residente sa maong Lungsod. Samtang laing kooperatiba na usab ang nakabenepisyo sa Swine Dispersal Program ubos sa Provincial Cooperative Office atol sa maong kalihukan.
Livelihood program sa MisOr, gipalapdan P ROVINCIAL Capitol, Misamis Oriental Nagpadayon ang opisina sa Provincial Cooperative Development Office ug pagbansay-bansay sa mga kooperatiba sa lalawigan sa Misamis Oriental. Dili pa lamang dugay,
ang tibok pwersa sa Cooperative Development Office uban ang Provincial Tourism Office, nagpahigayon ug Pre-membership Education Seminar sa Coco Shell Craft and Souvenir Development Group, sa may Upper Talacogon, Lugait.
Kini gisalmutan sa 23 ka mga participante. Ang maong grupo gitagaan sa maong pagbansay-bansay sa tumong nga mahatagan ang mga myembro ug dugang kahibalo ug impormasyon aron ang ilang assosyon mamahimong
lig-on ug rehistrado nga kooperatiba. “Nalipay ako ug dako kay mihangyo ang nasampit nga grupo kay gobernador Bambi Emano nga matagaan sila ug seminar aron sa pag-palambo sa ilang grupo. Buhat niadto,
gitahasan kita sa gobernador nga sila paga-atimanon. Kahibalo kita nga Cooperative Development is one of the programs of governor Bambi. Buot niya nga matagaan ug dugang panginabuhian ang atong mga constituent para naa
silay dugang pangitaan,” pamahayag ni Alberto Acain, cooperative development officer. Inub anan us ab ang maong paningkamot ni Fluerdeliz Tabamo, Cooperative Consultant. (PIO/Remy)
Kawani sa City Hall sadya ang pagsaulog sa adlaw sa Pasko CAGAYAN de Oro City Dako ang kalipay ug mas sadya gayud ang pagsaulog sa kapaskohan sa mga empleyado sa City Hall human gipahibalo ni Mayor Oscar Moreno ang paghatag og bonus nga mobalor sa usa ka bulan ug tunga nga sweldo karong bulana. Ang maong bonus nga gitawag og Productivity Enhancement Incentive gianunsyo ni Mayor Moreno atol sa sinemanang pagpakayab sa nasudnong bandila sa miaging semana ning bulana. Ang pagpanghatag sa maong bonus mag-agad sa pagtugot sa konseho pinaagi sa pag-aprobar sa Supplemental Budget N0. 2.
Gipasabot usab ni Atty Percy Salazar, budget officer ning syudad, nga ang usa ka bulan og tunga nga bonus madawat sa mga regular ug casual employees samtang balor og usa ka bulan usab nga sweldo alang sa mga job orders o balor og 22 ka adlaw nga trabaho. Samtang gikalipay usab ni Mayor Moreno ang 50 porsiyento nga pagsaka sa revenue sa syudad sa pagsugod sa Enero hangtud Nobyembre lamang ning tuiga. Tungod niini, gihagit usab sa Mayor ang mga kawani sa dugang pang dedikasyon sa ilang pags- Si Cagayan de Oro City Mayor mitambong uban sa Cagayan de Oro DepEd Division sa pagselebrar sa 2014 Educaerbisyo sa katawhan. tion Week niadtong Decembre 8 sa Limketkai Center diin ang mga outstanding teachers ug employees ang gitagaan (CDO infonet) og special awards ug citations para sa ilang maaung ug dalaygon ng kahimon. (CDO infonet)
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infinite Wisdom has made available to all mortals who desire to make use of that divine power. Man’s morality emanates from God. It validates man’s claim to His creation in God’s Image. It enables him to live in the way of God which is the Great Life to inherit the
wealth of the earth. Without Morality, man cannot attain the great life, however vast in his worldly successes and worldly glories may be. With it man achieves his purpose in life, however poor he may be in worldly goods and worldly wisdom. With it he has all the materials to fashion for himself the great life that brings happiness and eternal
Ang Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, nga i-host sa Pilipinas sa sunod tuig, kumpiyansa nga pinaagi sa pagtuman sa mga katuyoan sa Bogor Goals, ang mga membrong nasud sa APEC makatukod sa mausbong nga ekonomiya
nga alang sa tanan. “Sa kalamboan nga wa l a’y mabiy aan , ng a gipabanda ngadto sa kalibutan, ang Pilipinas nakahigayon pagpakita sa ehemplo sa ‘inclusivity’,” si Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III miingon, atol sa
paglusad sa logo ug tema sa 2015 APEC didto sa Makati City, bag-ohay pa lamang. “Mouswag kita ug padayon ang atong pagtagbo sa mga hagit. Busa, nanawagan ako sa tanan: Atong ipakita ang pinakamaayo nga maidalit sa atong na-
sud atol sa APEC Summit sa sunod tuig,” matud sa Presidente. “Atong paninguhaon ng a m a g p a d ayon ang atong gipakitang maayong ehemplo kun unsaon pagpausbong sa ekonomiya,” ang Presidente namulong. (PIA)
peace on earth and beyond. Morality embraces all virtue which helps us to make but one race in the world, the human race. It includes all the qualities that bring all men together into one brotherhood under One God. It comprises man’s love for his fellowmen. Morality is but increasing service to humanity. Man’s deeds in that service are
divine. His battles against the world’s vices, evils and sins will come under God’s guidance and will serve humanity. Morality is the only KEY that will open the gate to the great life, material life on earth, it is God’s way to the realization of the divine hope on earth, and good will to all men. –Hilario Camino Moncado.
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pagpapasalamat sa Diyos ng maayos ay nangangahulugan ng pagkilala, pananampalataya, at pagtanggap kay Jesus bilang Diyos at Tagapagligtas, at pakikinig sa Kanyang Salita sa Bibliya at pagsunod sa Kanyang mga utos. Ito ang tunay na pagpapasalamat na dapat
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Lessons unlearned – the lure of floodplains As Typhoon Ruby barreled down across the Visayas last weekend, authorities scrambled to ensure the evacuation of coastal communities in danger of storm surges. A little over a year after Typhoon Yolanda brought death and destruction, communities remain in the very same spot where metershigh waves brought mayhem and death – and even in the hardest-hit areas of Tacloban City and Guiuan. The reality is, the poor have no place to go but to highly flood-prone coasts where their livelihoods are. Poverty prevents people from accessing basic services like housing and the government’s “low capacity” to provide socialized housing will drive them to floodplains, says Maria E. Cabral, Assistant Secretary for Planning of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). “Even with increased awareness of the risks, people will continue to live in hazard-prone areas.” “The provision of flood control structures is insufficient, mainly caused by insufficient budget and the absence of river improvements,” said Cabral who was directly involved in the building of major DPWH roads, bridges and flood control projects co-funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. “The government does recognize the critical importance of removing people at risk,” Cabral said during the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, citing funds allocated to transfer illegal settlers from rivers
Email matter and high-risk areas and provided with affordable housing elsewhere. Even the National Capital Region is not immune of the dangers in coastal areas. Alex Q. Cabanilla, Deputy Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), said the P281-million flood control allocation for capital outlay in 2014 is inadequate for flood management initiatives on a metro-wide scale. “Flood control projects can only proceed after informal settlers are removed and resettled. As such, flood management becomes an all in one project for relocation, housing and clearing,” he said. “Informal settlers encroaching on waterways constrict the flow of flood waters.” Floods are major recurrent problems in Metro Manila that require the cooperation of three administrative regions – the National Capital Region, Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog. The provision of flood control structures is insufficient, mainly caused by insufficient budget and the absence of river improvement plans, said Cabral, a civil engineer who heads DPWH’s Public-Private Partnership Service. The MMDA’s Proposed Master Plan recommends structural flood control projects until 2035 in the Pasig-Marikina, Meycauayan, Malabon-Tullahan and South Paranaque-Las Pinas rivers; Valenzuela-ObandoMeycauayan; East Mangahan Floodway; and West Laguna Lake shorelines. SciencePhilippines
Napasalamatan na ba natin ang Dios? INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “…Maglilihi ang isang dalaga at magsisilang siya ng isang sanggol na lalaki, at tatawagin niya itong Emmanuel… tatawagin siyang… Makapangyarihang Diyos, Walang Hanggang Ama…” (Isaias 7:14, 9:6, Bibliya). -oooANG DIYOS ANG MAY KONTROL SA LAHAT: Basahin po natin ulit ang isang kolum mula December 30, 2010: “May magandang artikulong inilabas sa Internet si Stephanie Kho, isang kasama ko sa Rotary Club of Intramuros, Manila, at ito ay dumidetalye sa mga bahagi ng Bibliya na kumukumpirma na ang Diyos ang siyang may kontrol sa mga problema natin sa buhay. “Ilalabas ko dito ang unang bahagi ng artikulong ito bilang napapanahong New Year message sa lahat ng ating mga mambabasa. Naririto po ang artikulo: `MALIIT NA PAALALAMay magandang sagot ang Diyos: Sabi mo, `Imposible’; sabi ng Diyos `Ang lahat ay posible’ (Lukas 18:27). “ `Sabi mo: `Pagod na
Think a minute… Of all the jobs in news and journalism, being a war correspondent is the most dangerous. Some reporters are captured as prisoners, some escape, and some die. Young 25-year-old Leonard Spencer was a reporter for the London Morning Post. His assignment was the Boer War in South Africa. Leonard was riding a train to the frontlines of battle when suddenly there was a violent crash. The Boer army had ambushed and attacked this British train. During the shooting, Leonard jumped out into all the bullets and exploding shells to help clear the train tracks. In fact, after the train pulled out of this trap, with many British soldiers saved, the one man who was left behind to face the enemy alone was this
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ako’; sabi ng Diyos: `bibigyan Kita ng kapahingahan’ (Mateo 11:28-30). Sabi mo: `walang nagmamahal sa akin’; sabi ng Diyos: `Mahal Kita’ (Juan 3:16 at Juan 3:34). Sabi mo, `di ko na kaya’; sabi ng Diyos, `sapat ang Aking pagpapala’ (2 Corinto 12:9 at Awit 91:15). “ `Sabi mo: `hindi ko maintindihan ang lahat’; sabi ng Diyos: `itatama ko ang iyong mga landas’ (Kawikaan 3:5-6). Sabi mo, `di ko kaya’; sabi ng Diyos: `magagawa mo ang lahat’ (Filipos 4:13). Sabi mo, `wala akong kakayahan’; sabi ng Diyos, `kaya Ko’ (2 Corinto 9:8)…” -oooKUWENTO NG PASKO: SI JESUS AY DIYOS AT TAGAPAGLIGTAS: Mula Disyembre 24, 2013: “Hindi ko po nais patigilin ang mga
puspusang nagdiriwang na para sa Kapaskuhan, pero kailangan po nating lahat na tumigil muna at magbulay-bulay: bakit ba natin inaalaala pa ang Pasko taon-taon? Dahil sa maraming perang dulot ng bonus? O dahil sa mga bagong damit, laruan, o mga bagong gamit at ari-arian? “Oo naman pero, sa kaguluhan upang makamtan ang lahat ng ito, tila ba lahat tayo ay nakalimot na, na ipinagdiriwang natin ang Kapaskuhan sapagkat ito ang katibayan na labis tayong mahal ng Diyos, kaya naman upang iligtas tayo sa kaparusahang dulot ng ating pagkakasala, Siya mismo ay bumaba mula sa langit at inako ang mga parusang nakalaan sa atin sa pamamagitan ng kanyang pagkakapako at kamatayan
‘Do the right thing’ Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst young newspaper reporter. He was captured and put into the Pretoria prison, which was world famous for its high security and few escapes. Amazingly, young Leonard escaped this famous prison. Yet he still had 300 miles of enemy territory to survive and find his way through to freedom. He walked alone for many days and nights, continually dodging enemy soldiers. Tired, hungry and thirsty, he finally reached a mining
town and knocked on the door of the only British person living there. Leonard was then smuggled onto a train to the British consul and safety. You know what’s really amazing? Leonard Spencer is not remembered for his bravery in the South African Boer War. You see, this young journalist who saved a train of British soldiers and escaped the enemy against nearly impossible odds, continued to do the
sa krus. “Ang Diyos mismo ang gumawa nito, upang ang lahat ng tatanggap sa Kanya bilang Diyos at Tagapagligtas ay di kailangang mapunta sa impiyerno, at bagkus ay tutungo sa Paraiso kasama Siya. Ito ang tunay na mensahe ng Pasko, at ito ang dapat nating ipinagsisigawan---minahal tayo ng Diyos ng labis kaya ginawa Niyang maging anyong tao at itinuro sa ating ang Kanyang Pangalan ay `Jesus’, upang makasama niya tayo sa langit. -oooNAPASALAMATAN NA BA NATIN NG MAAYOS ANG DIYOS? “Kaya naman, ngayong ipinagdiriwang natin ang Pasko 2013, tanungin natin ang ating mga sarili: nakapagpasalamat na ba tayo sa Diyos para sa Kanyang pasya na tumungo sa mundo upang iligtas tayo sa impiyerno? Marami sa atin ang magsasabing, oo naman, nakapagpasalamat na, pero, ang pagpapasalamat bang ito ay maayos at ayon sa itinatakda ng Bibliya? “Sa ganang akin, ang See dios, page 2
impossible the rest of his life. We know him as Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, England’s brave leader and Prime Minister who helped save Europe and the world from Adolf Hitler’s evil rule. You see, our life and character starts right now. If we don’t choose to do the right thing now, we definitely won’t choose to do it later when there’s more risk. And Jesus is the one who can give you the willpower you need to start changing now. Then you’ll start doing the right thing, no matter what it costs you. So won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for not always choosing to live His right way? Then ask Him to take charge of your character everyday, for the rest of your life? Just Think a Minute...
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ANOTHER WHEELCHAIR BENEFICIARY FOR A HAPPY MISOR. Genuine happiness resonates through the face of Godwin Antequina as he is chosen by VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ to be one of the beneficiaries of the wheelchairs which were donated by Children International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI). Godwin is already ten years old who despite his limitation studies at Maputi Day Care Center, Naawan, Misamis Oriental. His classmates are also more than happy for him as it would really help him a lot especially when going to school. (Supplied Photo)
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agencies, institutions, and other stakeholders in effective capacity building of local governments, communities, and local people towards sustainable tourism and eco-tourism activities. Before the signing, KwiGon conducted a five-day naturalist and eco-guides training at the Martinez Swimming Resort in Barangay Mua-an here. Dillera assured local officials that funds have been allocated to promote ecotourism destinations around the Mt. Apo, especially in Kidapawan-Magpet-Makilala, communities surrounding the highest peak. Dillera said DOT-12 eyes the development of Kansal Falls, a spring falls in Barangay Perez, and the construction of a circumferential road that connects hinterland villages of Kidapawan City to towns in Magpet and Makilala. According to Dillera, the bottom-up budgeting (BUB) of the national government have helped the DOT to push for tourism-related projects in Region 12. Region 12 is composed of the provinces of North and South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Saranggani and the cities of Cotabato, Kidapawan, Tacurong, Koronadal and Gen. Santos. Dillera explained the government, through the DOT, no longer practice “lip service.” “I would say that people can now feel, see, and hear what the DOT-12 is doing because we have already funds allocated for them,” she explained. Kidapawan City government spearheaded the 5-day Naturalist Eco-guides training and aimed at increasing the level of awareness of eco-tourism guides on ecological protection of the
biodiversity of Mount Apo, a protected area. Evangelista lauded the partnership by IUTC of the government of the Republic of Korea to realize the project. He also told reporters that the indigenous peoples’ rights are always protected and considered in the program. (PNA)
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city, town and barangay executives “form the most effective first line of defense against disasters, because they can get things done without much fanfare.” On Saturday last week, typhoon Ruby, with maximum center winds of 190 kph, slammed into Eastern Samar, knocking out power and communication lines, uprooting trees, and causing shallow flooding. As it barreled further into the central region, it cut a wide swath of destruction. But up to a million residents of the provinces placed under storm signal No. 2 and No. 3 have already been moved to designated evacuation centers hours before the howler slammed, as LGUs activated anti-disaster plans with the goal of zero casualty. Pimentel is convinced that it is time for Congress to tackle his pet bill to amend the fiscal provisions of the 1991 Local Government Code next year. “It is time that local officials are fully empowered. Congress should provide them with added resources to face the challenges of climate change.” The proposed Senate Bill No. 2045, called the “Bigger Pie, Bigger Slice” bill, would give local government units (LGUs) a P600-billion increase in their shares from national taxes. The new LGU shares
would be known as Shares in the National Taxes or SNT to replace the Internal Revenue Allotment or IRA since the landmark law took effect in 1991. It seeks to expand the tax base to include collections by the Bureau of Customs in addition to those collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Bigger funds would enable LGUs to build more resilient infrastructure support projects, Pimentel said, that could withstand the calamitous effects of stronger typhoons. These infrastructure as well as health, social services and environmental programs would impact heavily on the people. “As we cope with climate change, governance could yet have a profound and lasting effect on the people and communities,” he said. “Dependence on national government will be greatly reduced.” The bill would raise LGU shares from the current 40 percent to 50 percent while replacing the phrase “national internal revenues taxes” with “national taxes” once the proposed measure becomes a law. “Essentially, we are increasing the size of the pie to be divided among the LGUs,” Pimentel said.
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The firm operates for gold and silver in Tubod and Mainit towns in Surigao del Norte. B elderol issued the memorandum on Dec. 1 and submitted it to MGB Director Leo Jasareno for final action. “It was validated that the construction of a new High Density Polyethylene tailings storage facility designed at the Tailings Storage Facility No.5 was ongoing
and only 85 % complete,” it said. “In consideration of the 100% completion of the thickener and cement mixing facility that will produce thickened tailings with great residual strength and also the completion of the modification of theTailings Storage facility Nos. 3 and 4 that can immediately accommodate the new thickened cement tailings once the mill operates and even for a period of more than four months, this office recommends for the lifting of the CDO,” the memorandum further said. On April 24, 2013, a tension crack was discovered on the slope of one of the tailings dam in Barangay Siana, Mainit which serves as catchment of wastes from the mill’s processing plant. The crack measured 250 meters long and had two meters of land displacement, according to MGB-Caraga. “Upon the discovery of the tension crack, the company then did rapid response to mitigate the possible environmental risks,” said Adol Patino, of the Mine Management Division of MGB-Caraga. Patino said that company also voluntarily stopped its operations and filled the crack with earth, made a 900-meter containment bund wall and diverted a path of Magpayang River which was 240 meters long and 200 meters wide. He said such measures were enough to mitigate the effects of a possible spill, which, he stressed, did not occur. Despite the massive effort, Jasareno issued a cease and desist order against the said mining firm on June 6, 2013. Greenstone Resources Corporation, a subsidiary of Australian-based miner Red5 Limited has been pro-
ducing 1,250 ounces of gold per week at Siana Mines since the start of commercial production on April 26, 2012. Siana Mines was actually an abandoned mine site previously operated by Surigao Consolidated Mining Company Inc. (Suricon) and was first opened in the 1930s. Closed down during World War II, it was reopened in 1946, producing 4,800 kilograms of gold and 8,000 kg of silver. It was closed down again owing to mine flooding and underground fire. The abandoned mine site was not rehabilitated until Red5 Ltd. secured a mining permit in 2002. It was granted an environmental compliance certificate in April 2009 despite a prior scheduled Final MineRehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan expected late May of the same year, according to Alyansa Tigil Mina. The Siana Gold Project is made up of both an open pit and an underground mine. The project, as originally designed, will deliver a minimum 849,000 ounces of gold production a year at a cash cost of under $400 per ounce over a 10-year life. Greenstone Resources Corporation used Suricon’s old tailings dam that suffered a crack. Bebot Gonzales, liaison officer of Greenstone Resources told MindaNews that Jasareno will decide on the lifting of the cease and desist order. Dulmar Raagas, president of the Chamber of Mines in Caraga on Thursday said that their group has issued a resolution in support to thelifting of the cease and desist order against Greenstone Resources. He said there is no reason to prevent the mining firm from resumingoperations since the stability and integrity of the tailings facility has been fully restored. (Roel N. Catoto/MindaNews)
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the Hotel Rembrandt in Quezon City. DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said the ICRMP consistently promoted the “ridge-to-reef ’ approach for sustainably managing the coastal resources and to increase the income of fisherfolk by providing them greater access to livelihood opportunities. “The project was one of those that showed how our coastal and marine resources can only thrive and be sustained if we address threats in the uplands, lowlands
and coastal areas,” Paje said. The environment chief added: “It has provided the momentum needed and shown the way on how to involve various stakeholders to ensure that our aquatic resources will continue to provide environmental services, and support their livelihood, socio-economic and industrial activities.” ICRMP was a joint project of the DENR and the Asian Development Bank, as well as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture and the Municipal Development Fund Office under the Department of Finance. Its implementation was originally set for six years, from June 2007 to June 2013, but was given a one-year extension until June 2014. The program was implemented in a total of 80 municipalities across seven provinces in various regions across the country. These include the provinces of Cagayan in Cagayan Valley Region; Zambales in Central Luzon; Romblon in Mimaropa; Masbate in Bicol; Cebu and Siquijor in Central Visayas; and Davao Oriental in Davao Region. The closing event highlighted the contributions and success stories in different components of the project. The first component – policy and institutional strengthening –focused on increasing the participation from the different stakeholders, allocating budget, and building capacities. Policy studies were also conducted on topics such as on the management of mangroves, foreshore and environmental hazards. The second component, which focused on biodiversity conservation, targeted the protection and improvement of coral reefs, mangroves and watersheds, and increasing fish stocks. The ICRMP facilitated the establishment or strengthening of 77 marine protected areas covering a total of almost 25,000 hectares. Another component, enterprise development and income diversification, allowed stakeholders, particularly communities, to increase their income and become more self-reliant with the establishment of ecotourism and enterprise activities like aquaculture. The last component enabled local government to identify, prioritize and select social and environmental services and facilities such as flood control and water supply projects, materials recovery facilities, visitor’s centers, slaughterhouses, and fisherman’s wharfs. (DENR)
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Life/History
Mindanao Star 7 The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development
LIFE OF DR. HILARIO CAMINO MONCADO Living Filipino Legend, a Hero-Power Influenced by the Vrilyas
Written by Joe P. Palabao From Book 1
3rd of the Series from Chapter 1
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ASTER EQUI FRILI BRIUM & THE VRILYAS He says – “There are millions and millions of intellectuals in India who are called Vrilyas”. He claims that India is influencing the world in science and education. These Vrilyas believe, abide and live to the teachings of Master Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado EFB as their Mystic and Psychic teacher. In Samal Island, Philippines, there are over 250 million Vrilyas guarding the Island. They are the Vrilyas from the other realm of the world; Vrilyas living with us every day of our life. They are guarding all the Samalenos, Moncadians, The Equi Frili Brium members and all those who believe, live and practice Man’s Moral Concept as A Way of Life. It is believed and confirmed by Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado-EFB Divine Master that there are 600 Vrilyas guarding each one of, every minute, every hour and every day of our lives day in and day out. Divine Master EFB owns Samal Island, Philippines and with processes of the Philippine Laws it would soon be named as Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado Island-as he prophesied years ago. They guard, protect and help us for the sake of humanity. There are three (3) kinds of Vrilyas present in Samal Island-Moncado Island: The “Blue Vrilyas”, they are the kind Vrilyas who are present in the underworld. They guard the riches and the resources of the Island. The “White Vrilyas”, they are the kind Vrilyas, who are present in our midst and they are protecting us, helping us every day, guiding us day in and day out, 24/7 of our existence. The “Pink Vrilyas”, they are the kind Vrilyas who protect us from sickness, from calamities, disasters and keeping us always in the pinkest of health, and from onto wards
Site of the Birth of Master E.F.B. with the photo of 6 years old Dr. Moncado. This is the site where Dr. & 5-Star General HIlario Camino Moncado was born-Pondol,Balamban, Cebu on November 4, 1898.
incidents happening in our everyday life. For the sake of humanity, Divine Master EFBhas assigned Six Hundred (600) Vrilyas to every EFB member, who follows and rightfully lives the tenets of Man’s Moral Concept. These Vrilyas as told by Master
to Brod Bundio Ruelo- his chosen one for healing are the ones protecting, guarding and guiding us every day of our live. Two hundred (200) from each kind of Vrilyas-the Blue, White and Pink colored Vrilyas are protecting us, guarding and helping us every single
Master E.F.B. with the three Vrilyas
Brod. Abundio Ruelo and Joe Palabao
day of our lives. 1931-In his travel to his beloved country the Philippines, and after traversing all the 7,107 islands he felt in love with Samal Island. He is mesmerized by its splendor, its majestic beauty, its tremendous and remarkable resources en-
chanted the inner recesses of his soul. Samal Island is located strategically for future development and it’s now called Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) but in the near future with the intervention of Master EFB
and in the years to come it would be named Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado Island. Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado pronounced to the world that Samal Island is the LAND OF PROMISE-YUTANG SINAAD and be inhabited by all his members. That on his 116th Birthday-November 4, 2014: SAMAL IS DECLARED AS THE “SEAT OF EFB ERA”. Historically, the ERA OF MASTER EFB HAS STARTED November 4, 2002-and would start at Sitio Malacoma, Barangay San Antonio, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines. With his reign Master EFB has already selected the chosen ones under the leadership of Bienvenido M. Ruelo and Brod Abundio Ruelo with the help of Brod Eliseo Dagpin. These chosen ones hold the Key of Success for the development of Samal Island and all the EFB members. MORALITY (The Way Back to God-to Inherit the Wealth of the Earth)-teachings of Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado. Morality is man’s divine power to achieve all things on earth. Man is God’s instrument to perpetuate the great life which He in His see moncado | page 2
Master with 3 hands taken August 1931 at Hilo, Hawaii, USA
Author’s Note: The photo was taken last November 4, 2014 at exactly 8:11AM while waiting for the Floral Offerings to the Monument of Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado during his 116th Birth Anniversary at Pondol, Balamban, Cebu. The back drop is the exact site where Divine Master Equi Frili Brium was born, November 4, 1898. A Golden Landmark will be constructed at this site with the help of FCWA-Equi Frili Brium members from Sitio Malacoma Branch, Barangay San Antonio, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS)-Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado Island. Joe Palabao and Brod Bundio were able to witness the dawn birthday grandiose celebration. Brod Bundio was given by MASTER EFB the gift of healing since 2005 and has been on healing people since then. In Cebu during the birthday of Master he was able to heal around 50 people, Brod Bundio has healed a lot of people from all walks of life-coming from the Samal Island, Davao Provinces, Mindanao, Cebu, Bohol, other places in the Philippines and from abroad from Japan, USA through Cell Phone. In his mission to heal he was given the task to heal the sick, the blind, the lame and all kind of sickness. Recently, he was instructed by DIVINE MASTER EQUI FRILI BRIUM- Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado to have his Cell Phone Number posted on this write up for easy contact when people need his help for healing their ailments and blessings of abode, business establishments and homes for protection and good tidings. For healing and blessings, Brod Bundio Ruelo can be contacted through Cell Phone Numbers: 0926-417-2639/0916-284-0685 living in San Antonio, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines.
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