PH 3rd most dangerous place for environment, land defenders – report Between 2002 and 2013, a total of 908 people were killed worldwide for their work on environment and land issues. Sixty-seven of these killings happened in
the Philippines, making the country the third most dangerous place for environment and land defenders, the London-based Global Witness said in its report
released Tuesday. On top of the unsavory list is Brazil with 448 killings followed by Honduras with 109. Closely tailing the Philippines is Peru with 58
and Colombia with 52. The report, which covers 35 countries, said “known killings of environmental and land defenders have dramatically increased” and
noted that three times as many people were killed in 2012 than 10 years before. A total of 147 deaths were recorded in 2012. But Global Witness said
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o address the effects of Climate Change, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Region 10 through the initiative of Congressman Rufus Rodriguez of the 2nd district of Cagayan de Oro City, will implement the 800 hectares Rehabilitation Project in Cagayan de Oro City.
A lawmaker has filed a measure seeking a congressional inquiry into the recurring environmental problems involving foreign and local mining companies in the country. According to DENR 10 Rep. Mel Sarmiento (1st Regional Executive Director District, Western Samar) (RED) Ruth M. Tawantawan, authored House Resolution 950, which urges the House See project, page 11 Committee on Ecology to include in its probe the unabated black sand mining Silted Shore - Who would dare swim in these waters? A river in Malimono town in Surigao del Norte has be- in Luzon.
Two-day eco fair to mark Earth Day in Davao City
DAVAO City - Davao City will mark Earth Day with a two-day Eco Fair at SM City Ecoland on April 21 to 23 aimed at encouraging the public to further respect, protect and care for the environment under the theme: “Earth Day is Everyday, Everywhere for Everyone”. Consultant of PCEEM (People Collaborating for Environmental and Economic Management) Juvy Castro said the event is also set to convene advocates from different institutions here in advocating care for Mother Earth. “We encourage these groups to register during this activity,” she said, adding that groups have been invited to work with PCEEM for a long range of advocacy See davao, page 11
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I.T. Docs’ Prescription for Yuppies: Acer Iconia W4
Acer IT Doctors pays courtesy visit to Davao print media—The Acer IT Doctors, a group of IT specialists formed to answer the most basic questions of Filipinos regarding IT usage, went recently to Davao City for a close interaction with the Mindanao print media and to spread awareness about its mission and its brand of customer service. During their meeting, the Acer IT Doctors also briefed members of the Mindanao print media about the latest developments regarding the global IT brand and introduced some of its latest products, including their powerful 2-in-1 netbook, the Acer Iconia W4, the Acer IT Doctors’ most recommended product for today’s modern IT enthusiasts. Shown in photo are (from left) IT Doctor Dio Vasquez; IT Doctor Jeffrey Mariano; Ms. Maya Padillo of the Mindanao Daily Mirror; Ms. Amalia Cabusao of The Mindanao Times; Ms. Ana Manansala of AMPR Publicity & Communications, Inc., the PR Agency of Acer Phils. Inc.; IT Doctor Vince Golangco; Mr. Cheng Ordonez of Mindanao Daily News; and Mr. Carmelito Q. Francisco of The Mindanao Times.
DAVAO City - Working while on the go has always been about bringing smaller devices that can provide the most basic functions to help you with your everyday tasks — sending and receiving e-mails, presenting documents, taking pictures and going online for a quick research or update on social networks. Bringing laptop may have become too bulky to carry the whole day, which causes others to bear shoulder or wrist pains. The so-called “mobile handhelds,” on the other hand, are getting more attention, because of their practical use, plus the fact that they are small enough to carry around, but still big enough to view files comfortably. The only drawback is they are still limited in terms of functionality because they cannot do much of what laptops can. Fortunately, there’s no need to wait for years to have a device that can function perfectly well whenever and wherever people want to. Global tech giant Acer offers a device that offers more when it comes to convenience and functionality. The Acer Iconia W4 2-in-1 netbook is compact, easy to carry, comfortable to read and browse and can work and play on the go — something students and young professionals can use for their academic and work needs. With an eight-inch wide screen, the Acer See acer, page 11
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Macasandig NHS main campus groundbreaking Cagayan de Oro City - Macasandig National High School will soon have its own main campus as City Mayor Oscar Moreno and other city and barangay officials held the groundbreaking ceremony last April 10, 2014, paving the way for the initial construction of a two-storey, 16-classroom school building project at the one-hectare barangay-owned lot. With the Special Education Fund of the Local School Board as the source of funds, the school building project is expected to be completed before the opening of classes in June this year. Mayor Moreno expedited the project after noting that there are numerous high schools of the city which are still remain ‘annex high schools’ at present and mostly occupying as ‘squatters’ in elementary schools where they hold regular classes. Lately, the administration of Mayor Moreno also broke ground last month the construction of a two-storey, 16-classroom school building project for Balulang National High School. Mayor Moreno assured that the city government will immediately start the construction of same school building projects in other barangays where the remaining ‘annex high schools’ are located, as long as the concerned barangay councils will provide at least one-hectare lot for the school site. (City Information Office)
Acenas hopes for a meaningful, peaceful observance of Lent SP suspends regular session, committee meetings in observance of Holy Week Cagayan de Oro City ViceMayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas expressed hopes of a meaningful and peaceful celebration of Lent in the city. “This is another time to reflect and be thankful for the saving grace of God given to all mankind. Let us meditate on what transpired more than 2000 years ago and the real meaning of
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WARM WELCOME. Governor Bambi Emano welcomes social work student interns from Mindanao State UniversityMarawi City to the province of Misamis Oriental. The Governor assures students support that they will learn and apply various insights in humanitarian service and social work to their respective communities after their six-month internship to different offices. (Photo Supplied)
Capitol employees to get ‘easter gift’ for lent season
MISAMIS Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano announced on Monday that capitol employees will receive an “easter gift” amounting to P1,000. “Kini agi’g gasa sa mga empleyado sa ilang paghanduraw sa semana santa, for their lent obligations sama sa pag-adto sa mga balaang lugar diin sila magpahigay-
on sa ilang mga sakripisyo og pagpamalandong,” said Emano. “Magamit usab kini nila sa pagsugat sa Pasko sa Pagkabanhaw, aron anaa sila’y handa sa ilang mga la mesa,” t he Governor added. Teogenes Yrat Jr., a capitol employee, said: “Dako akong pasalamat
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Cabug to deploy additional personnel to areas where devotees go such as the Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador City, port of Balingoan, and in Sipaka point in the municipality of Talisayan. A l s o, t he gover nor appealed to everyone to commemorate lent season faithfully and peacefully.
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IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has banned the use of Danish Seine fishing gear commonly known as “Hulbot-Hulbot” in all fishing operations in the Philippine fishing grounds. This was disclosed by Estrella C. Macapobre, provincial fishery officer of BFAR-Zamboanga Sibugay, during an orientation on the implementation of
Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 246 series of 2013. She explained that the ban on the use of “HulbotHulbot” took effect on Oct. 15, 2013. “Fisher folks were given an extension of six months to abandon the use of destructive fishing gear like “Hulbot-Hulbot,” as a fishing method, because it would destroy coral reefs, sea grass beds and other fishery marine habitats,” she said.
Macapobre pointed out that the six-month extension will end April 15, 2014. She said that although the ban on the use of “Hulbot-Hulbot” will affect livelihood of most fisher folks in Zamboanga Sibugay, the FAO No. 246 is executory pursuant to Section 92 of Republic Act 8550. “Any violators shall suffer a penalty of imprisonment from two to 10 years and a fine not less than P100 thousand up to P500
thousand,” she said citing Section 3 of the FAO No. 246. There are two types of Danish Seines, “HulbotHulbot” is the term for the modified Danish Seine also known as palusot, zipper, bira-bira, hulahoop, liba-liba, buli-buli and several other coined names for the fishing gear, using tom weights and heavily weighted scare lines. Macapobre said that the use of regular Danish Seines were allowed
before, in waters beyond 15 kilometers from the shoreline of any municipality provided that it shall not use tom weights and any method or accessories that destroys coral reefs, sea grass beds and other fishery marine habitats. The new FAO No. 246, S. 2013 is a modified version of FAO 222, S. 2003, after the authorities found that tom weight was still being used in Danish Seines operations. (FPG/EDT/ PIA9-Zambo Sibugay)
Balingasag milkfish remains safe for consumption CAGAYAN de Oro City The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) officials, investors and the media convened, in Balingasag town and feast on freshly harvested milkfish to show to the public that it is safe for consumption amidst the presence of algal blooms both in the coasts of Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental provinces. Balingasag town is the region’s biggest supplier of milkfish, known locally as bangus. Alexis S. Quina, Balingasag Mayor said that the ‘red tide’ scare brought only a few
damages on their fishes and reiterated that fishes affected from the harmful algal bloom (HAB) are safe when eaten fresh. According to BFAR, HAB is a rapid growth of algae in an aquatic system due to increase in temperature, water salinity as well as in movement, this however, is only toxic to fishes. But, if the algae already produce high toxins, it is only then possible that people become affected when in contact with these toxins. (Ma. Leona Felice O. Echeveria/JCV/ PIA 10)
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Fishermen set out on their boats after feeding the bangus fingerlings in their cages at the Mariculture Park in Balingasag town, Misamis Oriental on April 15, 2014. A red tide killed thousands of bangus fry at the park early this month. Balingasag officials invited investors and reporters to a bangus feast to allay fears of red tide contamination in their area. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo
PENRO conducts 2014 1st MFPC meeting TUBAJON, Dinagat Islands, -The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) headed by chief forester Nathaniel E. Racho conducted recently its 1st Meeting of the MultiSectoral Forest Protection Committee (MFPC) held in Brgy. Navarro, this town. The meeting is composed of representatives from the town’s local government unit; religious, women, and student sectors; Philippine National Police (PNP), barangay officials, forester Maridel G. Ibarra; and extension officer Rafaela Deles. Highlighting the meeting are the legal basis for the creation of the MFPC committee and its existence, the duties of its members, how it works prior to its creation, and the open forum. The creation of MFPC is essential in protecting the remaining rainforest in said municipality particularly in barangays Navarro and Malinao. It was created and organized last September 19, 2013. (Jemrie Q. Respecia, LGU-Tubajon, PDI/PIACaraga)
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MyPhone launches RIOwith a bang No. 1 Filipino mobile phone brand lets you live your life in color…
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yPhone will surely splash more colors to your life, especially this festive summer season, as they launch their most colorful and affordable Android offer yet, at the “MyPhone Rio: Find Your Color” event last April 10, 2014 at the Teatrino Theater and Bar, Greenhills. MyPhone Rio boasts a 5-inch HD Display, 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, and a combination of 8 megapixel back and 2 megapixel front cameras. This phone’s back cover can be changed into colors blue, orange, red, yellow, green, black, and white, letting you express your moods and
personality freely every day. As colorful as the MyPhone Rio, the night of the event was attended by hundreds of friends from the TV, radio, print, and online media industry dressed in their most colourful attire and “funk-cessories.” The event was also graced by the presence of teen stars and artists from major television networks. Among those were the Boy band Upgrade, Star Records artist Timmy Pavino, and the Ms. Earth-Philippines 2013 winners. The night was filled with upcoming young stars as well with GMA’s Julian Trono, PBB Teens stars led by MyPhone endorsers Devon Seron and Karen Reyes,
as well as the entire Red Models and Talents group attending the event. But the highlights of the night were performances from the newest Viva talent and Red Models and Talents’ artist, Kris Angelica, and Club Mwah’s Follies de Mwah. Green lights are already on for you to get this colorful offer from MyPhone for the affordable price of P4,999. And that’s an affordable move to “live life in color!” For more details about MyPhone Rio and other MyPhone products, visit www.myphone. com.ph and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ myphone.
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Catastrophe Special Gospel of the day: Luke10:1-9(April19, 2014-Saturday) Luke 10:1-9-After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, the harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborers is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: And heal
the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you: This gospel encourages us to pray for more laborers in His “vineyard” to build the kingdom of God here on earth. This is the reason of God why He allowed calamity to happen due to scarcity of evangelizers. In Hebrews 12:25-see that ye refuse not him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that speaks on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaks] from heaven. Therefore, to avoid “catastrophe” to happen, it must be that the people will repent and listen to the preachers: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong BalinoDr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM1188-3:30 PM - Sunday: #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PMMondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!
Safety of NGCP transmission lines Planting of trees under transmission lines, towers and right-of-way (ROW) clearances is prohibited according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) NGCP C orporate Communications head, Atty. Cynthia Albanza, said it is one the causes of frequent power tripping or brownouts. Several cases of these have been reported in some areas of Lanao del Norte and Western Mindanao. Alabanza said NGCP lines carry very high voltage power. Thus, violations of their safety regulations affects their operations. The public must be aware that observance of NGCP’s safety regulations woukl prevent cases of electrocution, accidents, and power trippings. Residents along living near or along NGCP transmission lines have to cooperate by not planting trees near towers and
electricity posts to lessen signs posted along transand eliminate, transmis- mission towers are good sion line-related accidents. visual warnings too. Along this line, it would Advising the public to also be expedient for local refrain from any activity government units to enact that may cause damage appropriate ordinances to transmission lines is in to prohibit planting of order. Any kind of structrees under tures, TV and along and radio Editorial transmission antenna, towers . kite-flying NGCP concern in solv- games , grass fires, along ing safety issues is very and under its transmission laudable. It is imperative lines, towers, and substafor all stakeholders to tions, should never be work together in ensuring allowed. Let us help NGCP the safety of the public and for the lives we may save the NGCP transmission would be our own. lines so that lives will not The National Grid Corbe put to risk. poration of the PhilipWe salute NGCP for pines (NGCP) conducts coordinating with LGUs, regularly an information for conducting infor- drive on transmission line mation drives on trans- safety regulations to avoid mission line safety and accidents and electrocueducating the folks living tion and other untoward near these facilities and incidents. structures. NGCP’s safety We must also thank campaign is coupled with the NGCP that only a few distribution of safety in- incidents of electrocution formation materials to and accidents happened local governments. within their transmission The NGCP danger structures all over the
country. . Their constant advocacy on safety has made the public aware of the safety tips. Parents must be reminded to strictly not allow children to fly kites near transmission lines or to climb any transmission structures to prevent accidents and electrocution. The NGCP has advised the public to be cautious whenever passing through the structures while carrying long stick logs that may contact with the power lines. Users and consumers must report any incident of leaning and damaged poles of towers and sagging power lines and identify poles or tower number for NGCP’s immediate action. It is good that NGCP has also encouraged every concerned citizens to help secure the transmission lines to avoid severe damages that may result into power interruptions.
“An empty Egg” Think a minute… This is a true story about a boy named Philip. Philip was 9 years old in a class of 8-year-olds. The kids in his class were mean and unkind to Philip. They would not talk to him or let him play with them. Philip suffered from a disease called Downs Syndrome, so his face looked a little different and his thinking and talking were slower than the other children’s. During the week of Easter the teacher gave each child a plastic egg that they could open. Then she sent them outside to find a symbol of new life, such as a seed or leaf, to put inside the plastic egg. Sometime later all the children gathered around their basket of eggs and watched as
Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst the teacher began to open them. One child had put a flower inside her egg. All the children thought it was a great symbol of new life. In another egg was a butterfly that all the girls said was beautiful. Finally, the teacher opened the last plastic egg and there was nothing inside it. One child said, “That’s dumb!” Another kid said, “That’s not fair!” Then the teacher felt
someone pulling her hand. It was Philip. He looked up at her and said: “It’s my egg. I left it empty because Jesus’ grave is empty. That’s why I have new life.” The whole class was silent. From that day on, Philip was accepted as part of the class. Whatever had made him different was not important or mentioned again. Just a few months later, Philip died from an infection. On the day of Philip’s
funeral his whole class of 8-year-old boys and girls came to say goodbye to their special friend. And each child walked up to Philip’s casket to place beside it their gift: an empty egg. Friend, if God the Son can make His love so real and understood to a child like Philip, then none of us has an excuse for not understanding how much Jesus loves us. God humiliated Himself by becoming a human being, not only to die for all our wrongs and forgive us, but then to come back to life to show us that He is God Himself Who wants to give us new life. So won’t you ask Him today to forgive you and take full charge of your new life? Just Think a Minute…
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Jess Dureza excuse to spare myself of that tedious daily chore. Pity the pigs! EARLY ECUMENISM ---Then we had to wait by the roadside to kiss the image of “Baby Jesus” as it passed by, cradled by sweating volunteers in “soutana”, ringing a bell (similar to that of our favorite ice cream vendor) who went the rounds, house to house. The face of Jesus Christ in images in the house altar had to be covered with velvet and to be removed only on Easter Sunday. By the way, the altar with all the “stampitas” occupied a central place in every Catholic house I knew. Early in my childhood, I also got a taste of what “ecumenism” was all about. Our nextdoor neighbors were Protestants, in fact, the father was a pas-
tor and their house served as their church where they held services. During “mahal nga adlaw” and while we Catholics observed fasting and all, nextdoor our friends would butcher their prized pigs for a “fiesta-like” celebration. And we devout Catholics were not bothered at all and understood perfectly that they were as devout in their own way as we Catholics were. TOTAL STOP -- When the “sinakulo” or the re-enactment of the Crucifixion was eventually aired over the radio, we stayed glued to our Philips transistor the whole day to listen and imbibe the reenactment of the Crucifixion. On Good Fridays, the world I knew just literally stopped. No vehicles were moving. All roads were empty. My father
who was seldom in the house being a regular passenger bus driver, would be home by then and we children would enjoy take turns in massaging him by walking barefoot all over his tired body. Even plane flights were suspended for the day, I recall. Later in life, I moved to Davao City. And things changed. The Lenten days became “vacation” time for many. ‘BIERNES SANTO” ACCIDENT ---I have an unforgettable story. I was already a lawyer and was with my family on a Lenten “vacation” in Guihing in our farm. I can’t remember now the year but I know President Marcos was at Malacanang then. For one reason or another, I did the unthinkable on that “Biernes Santo”. I just bought a new handgun and I thought I’d try it out, shooting at empty tin cans on the ground. Of course, I shattered the quiet stillness amidst swaying coconut trees. I could hear my wife Beth calling from the house telling me to stop. Yes, I did but not until I emptied See lenten, page 11
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As part of its greening mission:
FDC Misamis and LGU Villanueva grow trees together FDC Misamis Power Corporation has started fulfilling its commitment towards greening the environment by holding a tree-growing activity last April 4, along a newly-constructed road stretching from barangays Imelda to Kimaya in Villanueva. Done in partnership with the Municipality of Villanueva, around 250 hardwood and fruit-bearing saplings were planted in initial fulfillment of FDC Misamis’ commitment to grow trees where feasible, all throughout the municipality. The initiative is in line with FDC Misamis’ desire to not just plant trees that will eventually form part of its carbon sink, but also provide beneficiary barangays with a means to achieving food security, hence the inclusion of fruit-bearing trees. FDC Misamis, a subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc., is building a 405 MW circulating fluidized bed (CFB) coal thermal plant within the Phividec Industrial Estate in the Municipality of Villanueva. “Environmental stewardship through tree-growing and reforestation efforts is one of our priorities. But our tree-growing activities will not just be about greening the local environment but also providing community residents with a future food resource sufficient for family consumption,” says Mario Pangilinan, FDC Misamis Executive Vice President. The fruit-bearing trees like tambis, balono, abana, mangosteen, jackfruit and bankok are all endemic to the area and thus can also
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The birds have returned to Barira By Ferdinandh B. Cabrera
CAMP IRANUN, Barira, Maguindanao - Birds have returned to Barangay Nabalawag in Barira, Maguindanao years after the community and other stakeholders embarked on a tree planting program, village chair Abdulgani Dimasangkay said. Dimasangkay said bird species that had vanished for a long time could again be heard chirping, and as a bonus are helping them as agents of natural regeneration. In 2004, Dimasangay, who loves to plant trees, started planting antipolo and other tree seedlings in a few hectares of his own land and convinced other villagers to join him. He said he was surprised to notice lately that in the middle of his coconut farm where he intercropped his antipolo trees some seeds of endemic trees have grown, a development he attributed to the birds that visit the area. “We are lucky because sometimes we see lawaan seeds growing, it’s like an instant nursery,” he added. Lawaan, usually spelled lauan, belongs to the dipterocarp species and thrives in lowland and mid-montane forests. Balik-Kalikasan FDC Misamis Power Corp. Vice President Albert De Sagun (center), together with Barangay Kagawad Arturo Ubalde of Brgy. Imelda (left), and Municipal Kagawad Di- Col. Manolito Orense, osdado Balhon (right), leads the tree-growing activity along a newly cemented road in commander of the 603rd BriBrgy. Imelda, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. Photo Supplied gade based in Camp Iranun, hatagan ug pagtagad apan the former Camp Abubakar prove profitable in five to planting endeavor. “Ang pagpananom ug apil usab ang pag-amuma of the Moro Islamic Liberaten years’ time. Pangilinan hopes that, kahoy, usa sa mga kali- sa atong kinaiyahan (Tree tion Front, said the planting together with the Villan- hokan nga atong ti-unay planting is an activity that of antipolo trees is part of ueva LGU, people in the nga gihatagan ug dakong we truly promote and value Balik-Kalikasan that was community will help FDC pagtagad ug bili tungod since Villanueva is an In- founded in 2004. Misamis in caring for these kay ang Lungsod sa Villan- dustrial Hub. We need to Orense said Balik-Katrees until they become ueva usa man ka Industrial balance development in our likasan, a partnership among productive and profitable. Hub. Kinahanglan nato community and our concern the 603rd Army brigade, Mayor Julio Uy of Vil- balansehon ang kalambo-an is not just in economic Minrico (a lumber firm) and lanueva, meanwhile, lauded sa atong komunidad, dili terms but in caring for our the Department of EnvironFDC Misamis for partnering lang ang ekonomikanhon’g environment as well),” the ment and Natural Resources with the LGU in this tree hisgutanan ang atong ga- local chief executive said. in the Autonomous Region
in Muslim Mindanao, was re-launched on April 5 in this camp. He said the initiative aims to mitigate the effects of global warming like calamities. He said they have planted over two million antipolo and lanipao seedlings since 2004, in addition to rubber and coffee that were also planted in the region. Timber farming Minrico general manager Albert Chua said the antipolo and lanipao seedlings were given free to farmers and other groups. He said they are promoting agro-forestry methods like intercropping antipolo and coconut trees to ensure high survival rate of the plants. He admitted their plan is to buy the timber as long as they come from planted trees and are properly documented by the DENR. He said that if Agusan has its falcatta timber industry and North Cotabato has rubber industry, a similar undertaking can be done in the ARMM. DENR-ARMM Secretary Kahal Kedtag, a pioneer member of Balik-Kalikasan, said the region has only 20-percent forest cover left and they aim to increase it to 30 percent this year. He said they have obtained support from international donors like the US Agency for International Development and European Union. Aside from giving free seedlings, Balik-Kalikasan had built two schools, one in South Upi and one in Barira, and distributed some 30,000 books in different schools. The group is targeting to plant around 400,000 seedlings this year. (Ferdinandh B. Cabrera/MindaNews)
Gender sensitivity in schools specifically in using comfort rooms Environmental health body calls By Jerry P. Taruc, Principal I, Canitoan Elem. School for control in quality, the needs of 3rd sex people in schools Gender-divided comfort avoid unpleasant incidents. rooms must be strictly im- Using a common or gen- and helping to alleviate se- In many cultures, separation rise of street foods posed in all public facilities and buildings because of our cultural background specially for Filipino women. The necessary urge to relieve oneself often ends with a painful resignation to either male or female when in public. However, if a female uses a male comfort room due to urgency, it is imperative for males to give due respect and accommodation. There may be discomfort for everyone involved: However, instructions and reminders must be posted in the premises of the building on the usage of the comfort rooms. If possible, there should be no gender-neutral comfort rooms available . Whether users belong to unnatural genders such as gays or lesbians, still the comfort rooms should be gender sensitive to
der-neutral comfort room for women with histories of sexual assault or rape will be made uncomfortable by the presence of men in the bathroom, especially if there’s any possibility of seeing a penis at the urinals; men will not feel comfortable using the urinals with women in the room or having to urinate sitting down in the absence of urinals. People often have adverse reaction to the concept of allowing people of any gender to commonly use any public restroom. But from a third sex’s perspective, most of these arguments are questionable. The foremost reason for being anti-bathroom-neutralization involves the sensitive issue of sexual assault. Many people who believe genderneutral bathrooms would benefit society in both providing for
vere separations between the genders don’t want to be insensitive to the needs of sexual assault survivors. Sexual assault can occur among members of every gender, and all survivors of assault deserve the same sensitivity. Why is the bathroom seen as an untouchable, unchangeable safe space? Naturally, everyone wants to be comfortable when taking care of bathroom business. A restroom is different from other public spaces in which people want to be left alone. Public toilets should be segregated by gender as indicated by written signs or pictograms of a man or a woman. Amnesty International includes segregated toilets among its list of suggested measures to ensure the safety of girls
by sex is so characteristic of public toilets that pictograms of a man or a woman are used to indicate locations of the respective toilets, often without explicit reference to the fixtures themselves. In restaurants and other private locations, the identifications can be designed to match the decoration of the premises. Sex-separated public toilets may be a source of difficulty for some people; for example, men caring for babies may find that only the women’s washroom has been fitted with a change table. People with disabilities who need assistance to use the restroom have an additional problem if their helper is of the opposite gender. However, it is good ethics that dictates why men and women should have separate comfort rooms.
CAGAYAN de Oro City - Concerned on the hygienic standard of foods sold and consumed in the streets of the city, the Regional Inter Agency Committee on Environmental Health (RIACEH), in a resolution, urged the local government to control the proliferation of street foods. RIACEH members expressed these concerns in their recent meeting, presided by the Department of Health 10 (DOH 10) regional director and RIACEH chairman, Aristides Conception Tan. The committee likewise called for action in ensuring that vendors conform to proper food preparation, quality assurance, handling, and storage as ordered in the Food Safety Act of 2013. Other pressing concerns raised for action include solid waste management and septage waste management. (Kierra Rubillos/ PIA)
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Are managers leaders? Are leaders managers? By Alma Shiela A. Alorro Head Teacher III, Baikingon Elementary School
Managers are often seen as administrators, not leaders. It depends on how we define leadership. Here, the meaning of leadership is promoting new directions. It has nothing to do with being in a position of authority over others. Management is having responsibility for people and other resources with the goal of getting work done as efficiently as possible. The goal of the manager is to execute the directions promoted by the leader. However, managers do not differ from leaders based on their personalities or styles. Leaders are not just more lively, charismatic or larger than life managers. Any manager can lead by promoting new directions. Managers can be as inpiring as leaders, but when they are wearing their managerial hat, hence aiming to get things done efficiently, they try to inspire employees to improve performance rather than move them to change direction as leaders do. Both leaders and managers can influence quietly or by example without being charismatic. Quiet conviction can be as powerful as a cheerleader’s enthusiasm. Management is only a role not a type of ac-
tion. You can lead regardless of your position provided you promote new directions that are compelling to others. To understand what managers do, it helps to focus on the function of management instead of managers as persons or role occupants. When we look at management as a function, it is easy to see that it is something everyone does every day. Whenever you set priorities, plan your day, manage your career or finances, you are managing yourself. There is nothing negative about management conceived in this manner. Therefore, managers shouldn’t be seen as controlling or lacking in leadership ability simply by definition. There are two fundamental organizational tasks: devising new directions, and executing existing ones. The former requires leadership, the latter management. There are two types of new direction - doing something completely new - new products, services. doing the same thing only better - improving quality, efficiency, customer service. The first type of new direction calls for content leadership. The second type is a mixture of leadership and managementprocess leadership. The process leader initiates
change but only to improve how existing directions are executed. This is leadership with a managerial emphasis. All three types - content leader, manager, process leader are differentiated by what they focus on. It has nothing to do with style or personality. The first two have an undiluted focus while the latter combines the first two. Style and personality come into it only through the means used to influence followers. Quieter types set an example or express quiet conviction. Lively types make more noise but their style is not the differentiating factor between leading and managing. Leaders influence changes in direction, managers motivate performance improvements. Some managers find it easier to devise improvements in how current directions are executed than to come up with fundamentally new directions. Similarly, some leaders do not have strong enough systems thinking, patience, detail orientation and organizational skills to improve existing processes. For a manager to be a leader it is a matter of focusing on what can be changed to improve things. You lead whenever you initiate any
change. That’s the essence of leadership. How you influence people is the means not the substance of leadership. The concept of management is actually fairly complex. The terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably but they are also often confused and misinterpreted. Management implies control in its traditional sense. It has always had a dictatorial connotation and implied a boss employee relationship. It was based on an autocratic style with systematic rules and guidelines. Leadership today must create value, generate creativity, inspire innovation and communicate a compelling vision for the future. Managers in the true sense of the word are a dying breed. Yes. We need managers but today our managers must also have leadership skills. Managers often shoulder the blame for failure, some justified some not. Managers are different than leaders. They have different skills sets. Conditions that exist in today’s environment dictate that managers need to develop their leadership skills and leaders at the very least and must understand management requirements.
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CEB adds domestic flights for Philippine summer season Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) adds domestic flight frequencies to world-renowned Philippine beach, diving and surfing destinations, to accommodate passenger demand during the summer season. CEB will add two weekly frequencies from both Manila and Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan). From April 27 to May 4, CEB will operate 64 weekly flights from Manila to Caticlan. From April 10 until further notice, 20 weekly flights from Cebu to Caticlan are available. Those headed from Manila to Coron (Busuanga) can also choose between 20 weekly flights. Two weekly
frequencies were added on select dates in April and from May 5 until further notice. Meanwhile, those headed from Manila to Cebu can choose between up to 92 weekly flights on select dates in April and from May 11 to 31, 2014. This route utilizes both Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, increasing the number of available seats. CEB also strengthens its Cebu hub, with a total of 11 weekly flights from Cebu to world-renowned surf spot Siargao (additional 4 weekly frequencies) from April 19 to June 6, 2014. More flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa (total 11
weekly flights) and to Legazpi (total 6 weekly flights) are also available between April and June 2014. “Cebu Pacific will continue to offer guests our trademark lowest fares and the most number of flight options, so they can maximize their summer vacations,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. Those still booking flights and planning their summer itineraries may also sign up to be a CEB Club member through the Cebu Pacific website, for seat sale alerts, easy management of flights and travel funds, and a faster booking process.
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communities which participated in the Globe Football Para Sa Bayan Festival in February such as Gawad Kalinga FC, Leveriza FC from
Manila, and Dream Big Pilipinas FA from Mandaluyong. The coaching staff is composed of the community coaches of these clubs and headed by National Football Player and Globe Ambassador Chiefy Caligdong. Globe Football Para Sa Bayan Program is a yearround grassroots football campaign which aims to alleviate social divides among youth, and keep children in school. The program serves as a bridge to connect disadvantaged children to educational and athletic opportunities with private schools, varsity teams and football clubs. Globe aims to have more schools and football groups acknowledge the potential of kids in these communities as a source of children with immense learning potential worth investing in.
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Globe street football selection team competes in The UFL Youth League
Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom has formed a selection team from street f o ot b a l l c om mu n it i e s for the 11-aside Youth Division of the United Football League (UFL) to provide disadvantaged youth a stage to perform and showcase their gifts to the general public. UFL, an association catering to top tier football clubs based in the National Capital Region, holds a youth tournament during summer vacation featuring six age categories: Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 squads of UFL clubs from first and second divisions. Twenty-five players from various disadvant age d communit ies in Metro Manila were brought together by Globe to compete in The UFL Youth
The Globe Team (in blue) in action
League under the Green Archers United Globe FC, Team B in the 17 years old age bracket. The Green Archers United FC is Globe-sponsored
football club that competes in the UFL’s top division. The players were selected from the best performing street football
School administrators - advocates of discipline By Gemma Ethel B. Ong, Ph.D Principal I, Iponan Elementary School
As advocates of discipline, school administrators must muster effective methods to help teachers gain good classroom management skills. Administrators has the responsibility to spend a large portion of their time dealing with school discipline and behavior. While there is no way you can eliminate all your student behavior problems, there are steps you can take to ensure that your discipline program is seen as effective and efficient. As an administrator there are several things you can do to not only detour poor choices and bad student behavior, but to promote a positive atmosphere with minimal disruptions in the learning process. It is important that administrators let their teachers know his expectations are as far as classroom management and student discipline
are concerned. The teachers should know what kinds of discipline issues are expected of them to handle in class and what issues they would send to the administrator’s office. Teachers should also be oriented as to thet consequences acceptable for them to hand out when dealing with smaller student discipline problems A clear plan should be in place on how a major discipline issue that occurs in the classroom should be handled. If the teachers are subscribe to the administrator’s principles when it comes to school discipline, then the school will run smooth and efficient. Classrooms will run much smoother if teachers feel they have their administrator’s backing when they send you a discipline refer-
ral. Establishing trust with teachers enables better communication, so that you can provide some constructive criticism with a teacher if it becomes necessary. The truth is that there are some teachers that abuse the discipline process sending every student who is even slightly out of line to the office. While these teachers are frustrating to deal with school administrators should still back them to some degree. As an administrator you should not expect every student, parent, or teacher to like you. You are in a position where it is virtually impossible not to ruffle feathers. The key is earning respect. Respect will go a long ways in being a strong disciplinary. A lot of respect will be earned if you can prove to be both consistent and fair in your discipline decisions. For
example, if a student commits a certain discipline infraction and you give out a punishment, then that punishment should also be given to the next student who commits that infraction. The exception to this is if the student has had multiple infractions or is a consistent discipline problem, then you may have to up the consequences accordingly. To be both fair and effective, student discipline law and policy must balance two separate rights of students: the constitutional right to a public education, and the right to a safe and orderly learning environment. Procedures and laws to protect students from arbitrary and wrongful discipline are necessary, as are procedures and laws to allow schools to discipline disruptive and dangerous students.
DA gears up for corn congress
CAGAYAN de Oro City - As the city of Cagayan de Oro will be the host for the 10th National Corn Congress (NCC) which is tentatively scheduled on October 1217, 2014, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office No. 10 (DA-10) has recently held a Preparation Meeting for the conduct of the said activity. The 10th NCC is expected to bring in 2,500 participants, consisting of corn farmers, DA officials, local government units (LGUs), private sector, the academe and other agricultural stakeholders to showcase various farm machinery, equipment and post harvest facilities as well as share and discuss prevalent issues and concerns on the best corn farming practices
and technologies. Engr. Roger Navarro, president of the Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. revealed that the six-day affair will focus more on corn farming mechanization through the conduct of exhibits, technology demonstrations, fora and technical reports, especially in light of the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic community integration. One of the highlights of the Corn Congress is the awarding of the second batch of Corn Quality Achievers, which will acknowledge the country’s outstanding corn producing provincial, city and municipal LGUs, coordinators and agricultural extension workers. (JLOlson, DA-10)
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nieski, National Coordinator of the Commisao Pastoral from page 1 da Terra in Brazil, it added, “What feeds the violence is on reporting means that the impunity.” (H. Marcos killings in 2013 are likely C. Mordeno / MindaNews) to be higher than the 95 documented so far,” the group said. from page 1 “The principal causes leading to these deaths are the rehabilitation will inopposition to land-grabbing clude the stream banks and and unfair land ownership, riverbanks of the four main large-scale mining opera- watersheds of Cagayan de tions, deforestation, illegal Oro City namely: Agusan logging and hydroelectric Watershed, Umalag Watershed, Cagayan de Oro projects,” it added. The report attributed River Basin and Iponan most of the killings to con- Watershed. This will reduce flicts over land ownership siltation and flooding at the and control in combination lower portions of the city. with other issues like mining Part of the project also is to intensify the implemenand deforestation. In the Philippines, Glob- tation of the Communityal Witness said, “opposition Based Forest Management to mining operations… (CBFM) Program through dominates the suspected a national strategy on social motives behind most of the forestry approach utilizing killings. Conflicts over min- the people residing inside ing account for 42 murders the forest areas as partners of environmental and land for conservation, development, maintenance and defenders since 2002.” The nongovernment or- protection of the remaining ganization cited the case forest resources, she added. of Jimmy Liguyon of San Agro-forestry approach Fernando, Bukidnon who will be used in the project was shot dead on March 5, in partnership of People’s 2012 by suspected militia- Organization (POs) that men in front of his family, will be trained for the estabwho believed he was killed lishment and maintenance for opposing the plan of a of the nurseries that will Lumad group to undertake include seedlings for forest mining operations in their trees, fruit trees, bamboo, abaca, banana and other place. Weeks after the killing, agricultural crops. Butsoy Salusad, a former Meanwhile, DENR 10 New People’s Army rebel through the initiative of who organized a group Abante Mindanao (ABAMcalled New Indigenous IN) representative Maximo People’s Army for Reform, Rodriguez, Jr. will continue admitted in a radio inter- to implement the National view that he killed Liguyon. Greening Program (NGP) Salusad has remained at in Misamis Oriental parlarge even after a court in ticularly in El Salvador, Malaybalay City had issued Claveria, Gingoog City, a warrant for his arrest, Barangay Dansolihon and while Liguyon’s family and Malasag, Cagayan de Oro supporters have fled their City. (SLDAlpas/RPAO # village due to fear of reprisal. 04-125-2014) The report also cited the death of Juvy Capion and her two sons on October from page 1 18, 2012 in an operation by the 27th Infantry Battalion in making Davao City as the in Sitio Alyong, Barangay most environment friendly Kiblawis in Kiblawan, Davao city not only in the region but the whole of the country del Sur. The soldiers claimed and Asia. they had an encounter with “The challenge is big the group of Daguel Ca- but, a continuing advocacy pion, Juvy’s husband who could open up the interest of has taken up arms against everyone and the public to support this undertaking,” Sagittarius Mines Inc. The prosecutor’s office Castro said. of Digos City dropped the She also said that all these complaint filed against 15 efforts are geared towards soldiers tagged in the in- supporting the objective for ASEAN integration and the cident. Global Witness blamed need to be competitive. the absence of justice on Ann Rubio, a PCEEM the “low capacity” of the consultant, said, “we enPhilippine judicial system courage everyone to join to deliver justice for victims as we network with all environment enthusiasts”. and their families. The United Nations’ hu- “We link with everyman rights bodies and other one from local government watchdogs have also noted units to national agencies, what they called a prevailing the private offices and the atmosphere of impunity in public,” she said. Aside from the exhibits, the Philippines. “This lack of redress for Rubio said there will be a victims and their families series of sessions includhas an additional silencing ing a tropic on Organic effect on environmental Agriculture and Climate activism, in turn deter- Change with Reynaldo Gil ring others from protecting C. Lomarda, president of rights to the environment Greenminds; lectures on and land,” Global Witness Toxic Waste and Chemical Safety Ecowaste Collation; said. Quoting Isolete Wichi- and, Prospects and Chal-
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lenges of Industry in the Midst of Climate Change by Dairy Best Davao. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region XI will facilitate lecture on Fish Culture of Hito and Tilapia; Water Sanitation Facilities: Bio Sand Filter and Bio Gas Digester by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) XI; while the Vermi Culture and Rapid Composting will be facilitated by the Department of Agriculture (DA XI). There will also be side events such as the waster market fair at the Parking Area of the Mall; a Zero Waste Workshop for children and Creative Writing Contest. (A Report From Philippine News Agency) Tribal children at the boundary of Davao City and Bukidnon province sell bracelets
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Iconia W4 is small enough to be held by one hand and still big enough for fine and comfortable viewing. It runs on Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8.1, enabling the Acer Iconia W4 to perform work related tasks and provide for your entertainment needs impressively. With its Intel Bay Trail 1.33Ghz CPU and LPDDR3 1067Mhz 2GB, you get cutting-edge performance while using less battery power. With pre-installed full versions of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 edition, which includes popular Microsoft applications, like Powerpoint, Word, Excel and OneNote, students and professionals alike can do their tasks even while on the move. With Acer Iconia W4, people don’t even need to worry with file storage despite its somewhat diminutive size because it has its built-in cloud storage, the Acer SkyDrive, which functions as the default location for saving documents. With the Acer Iconia W4, both local and SkyDrive storage is managed in one place. With pre-installed full versions of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 edition, which includes popular Microsoft applications like PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and OneNote, students and professionals alike can do their tasks even while on the move. Unlike other touch devices, one of the key features of the Acer Iconia W4 netbook is that it has incredibly clear visuals because of its “Zero Air Gap” technology, which reduces light reflection by directly binding the LCD module and touch panel. Its micro USB 2.0 port, meanwhile, enhances flexibility and productivity with work and its HDMI micro port enables your work, presentations and entertainment to be shared on big screens. And for a faster typing experience, the Acer Iconia W4 comes bundled with a portable full-sized Acer crunch keyboard for those who may prefer looking — and typing — on an
made of nito and other indigenous materials. Each bracelet is designed differently and priced at P10 each. Travelers making a stopover at the place are the target customers. PHOTO BY:GERRY LEE GORIT
actual one. And since these are times when self-expression is given utmost importance, the Windows 8.1 OS of the Acer Iconia W4 allows its users to personalize their start-up screen with their own style, customizing it depending on their personality and ease of usage when it comes to accessing applications. Yuppies and students alike don’t have to worry about tough days at work and at play. With the Acer Iconia W4’s functionality and performance features, they should trust that it will make them perform their work flawlessly, play their usual gaming mode smoothly and their web browsing time cooler than ever. So, what more can they ask for? For more about the Acer Iconia W4 netbook, visit Acer Philippines at www. acer.com.ph orwww.Facebook.com/AcerPH.
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Sarmiento also called on the concerned government agencies to strictly implement the environmental laws and monitor the activities of foreign and local mining companies. “Despite extravagant showcases of responsible mining operations, mining companies have violated the country’s environmental laws,” Sarmiento said. Sarmiento said mining disasters occurred in the country in 1996, 1999, 2005 and 2012. He noted that a total of 1.5 million cubic meters of toxic mine tailing from Marcopper Mining Corp. were disgorged into the Maculapnit and Boac Rivers in Marinduque on March 24, 1996. In August 1999, the Atlas Mining Development Corp. discharged 5.7 million cubic meters of acidic wastewater into the Sapangkau River in Toledo City, Cebu. The Lafayette Inc. spilled mine tailings with cyanide, which caused fish kills, paralyzing the livelihood
of poor fishermen in Rapurapu, Albay and some fishing villages in Sorsogon. Some 20 million metric tons of sediment from the tailing pond of Philex Mining Corp. in Tuba, Benguet flowed into water channels in August 2012. “After months of recurring leakages, the Philex mine spills had become the biggest mining disaster in the Philippines in terms of volume,” Sarmiento said. Sarmiento stressed the urgent need for the government to address the prevalent problems resulting from non-compliance of mining companies with environmental laws in all stages of their operations. (PNA)
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all my re-loads. Then, I mounted “Mulach”, my trained thoroughbred horse and galloped away. I knew Beth would be angry again at me calling from the house. But I could not hear her as “Mulach” gracefully whizzed through the trees responding to my thug and pull of the reins. But something unsual happened. Suddenly, without my prompting, Mulach made a sharp turn to the left and stopped, literally throwing me in the air towards a coconut tree. Instinctively, I raised my left hand as I hit the tree. Dazed, I stood up and I saw my left arm limply dangling by my side. It was torn from its elbow socket. Were it not for my arm shielding my head, it could have been fatal. Injured and in extreme pain, Beth tied my almost detached arm with a stick and drove me to the city one hour away. But since it was Good Friday, no doctors were around so she brought me instead to a “manghihilot” who promptly returned my dislocated elbow in place, wrapped it with herbs and of course, with some murmured prayers and some “saliva” rituals. ABROAD & DISABLED --I dreaded the thought of being hospitalized and having a doctor put me in
a plaster cast as I had to go on a trip abroad in the next few days, so a “manghihilot” was fine with me. I was on a sling with my left hand totally immobilized (I am a “lefty” to make it worst) but the Monday after, I was on a plane winging to Geneva, Switzerland to participate in a lobbying campaign against pharmaceutical companies and “irrational drugs” and promote generic drugs during a World Health Organization annual assembly that I committed I would attend. I was so disabled I could not even fix a neck tie. When I returned home, still in a sling and my arm swelling, I still managed to personally send a written petition, in behalf of our Consumers’ Movement of Davao (“Konsumo Dabaw”) to then President Marcos asking for the adoption of a generics drugs law in the country. The rest is history. My arm took months to heal and even up to this day, some lingering pains of misplaced muscles still gently bring me back those memories. And with Beth’s constant reminders, (you bet wives never forget) I was back doing quiet “pamalandong” every Good Friday since.
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