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Chiz to MILF: Surrender killers of SAF 44: SENATOR Chiz Escudero

challenged the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to prove its sincerity that it is committed to peace by surrendering those responsible for the killing of 44 members of the elite police force in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25. full story on page 2

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mension of his earthly life came to being when he got married to the former Diano Toy Castro, the woman he loved and cared so dearly on June 8, 1938 in Reno, Nevada. Though, a paradigm shift had come to his usual work for the federation but it never stopped him... full story on page 4 full story on page 5

Santos City––The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 12 released around P12.89 million worth of livelihood grants on Thursday to various local government units (LGUs) as part of the continuing implementation of its flagship... full story on page 6

Two slain civilians die on SAF bullets By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA of DavaoToday.com

AVAO City–– Two of slain civilians in the deadly Mamasapano battle in Maguindanao died from bullets traced

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to police commandos, according to a group who conducted a factfinding mission in the area.

places at about the same time an assault force of the police’s Special Action Force (PNP) conducted its operation against US-wanted Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli Bin Hir alias Marwan According to the group’s ini- and Filipino Abdul Basit Ustial findings, Badrudin Langa- man. The group said that “Langalan, 18, and Sarah Pananggulon, lan was found dead afternoon of 8, were killed in two separate

January, his hands and feet were bound.” The two were among the five civilians who were killed in the incident. The fact-finding group is composed of about 100 individuals and organized the Moro group, Suara Bangsamoro, Kalinaw Mindanao and the Moro

human rights group Kawagib, Legislators from the Makabayan bloc in Congress joined the mission. According to the victim’s wife, Langalan “was on his way to charge his cellphone in the center of Barangay Tukanalipao early morning of January 25

Dads look into ways to help displaced judges

THE 17th City Council headed by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas is looking into means to ensure that judicial operations will continue and the wheels of justice will continue to turn despite the burning down of the Hall of Justice in Cagayan de Oro on January 30. Aside from allowing the use of the session hall for court hearings, as well as cubicles for the judges who were affected by the incident, Councilor President Elipe, chair of the committee on finance and ways and means, on Monday suggested another way to help out.

DAVAO City––Mayor Rodrigo Duterte stressed that the next director general of the Philippine National Police must be competent to run an organization. He said the choice of a new PNP chief is the call

See judges, page 7

Drones flew 7 days before Mamasapano incidents, says residents

See choose, page 7

For illegal appointment, mayor charged with graft THE Office of the Ombudsman filed an Information for violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) against former mayor, now Vice Mayor Allan Damas of Kumalarang, Zamboanga Del Sur in connection with the appointment of his first cousin Nellie Toledo as municipal treasurer in 2007. In affirming the finding of probable cause, the Office found that Damas

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CARAVAN FOR PEACE

Mamasapano town Mayor Benzar Ampatuan (above photo, left) greets Sultan Ashary P. Maongco (right), the newly installed project supervisor and acting general manager of the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) and an official of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Maongco spearheads the just-held caravan for peace and development in the town of Mamasapano in Maguindanao. Photos by Sonny Sudaria/Mindanao Daily

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA of DavaoToday.com

Maongco leads holding of caravan for peace By SONNY SUDARIA Armm Bureau Chief with REY TENORIO Contributor

SULTAN Ashary P. Maongco, the newly installed project supervisor and acting general manager of the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco), led the just-held caravan for peace and development

in the town of Mamasapano in Maguindanao. Maongco, after the caravan group of Magelco reached the crossing of Barangay Tukanalipao where scores of armed Moro rebel groups and elite police unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Special Action Force (SAF) died, or-

dered his men to replace three dilapidated wooden posts to three brand new 35-footer steel posts. He also ordered his men to fix the arrangement of wiring from its sagging position to make it orderly––and replace 10-KVA transformer to 24-KVA to answer to the needs of their fast-growing

customers. Maongco also met with Mamasapano town Mayor Benzar Ampatuan and other local officials nearby to inform them about the plan of Magelco. He added that Magelco’s concern is not just to make its customers happy by providing better

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DAVAO City––Nongovernment groups that conducted a joint factfinding mission in Maguindanao were told that spy drones made sorties in the area for seven days prior to the deadly battle that killed 44 police commandos. The group said that the report from several witnesses, all of them residents, would indicate See residents, page 7

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Surrender killers of SAF 44: Chiz to MILF SENATOR Chiz Escudero challenged the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to prove its sincerity that it is committed to peace by surrendering those responsible for the killing of 44 members of the elite police force in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25. “I strongly challenge the sincerity and intent of the MILF: identify and surrender your men before the bar of justice. This is part of your commitment to the peace agreement,” Escudero said. “Now if you say they are not from your ranks but from the other armed groups, you are still dutybound to identify and surrender these people who committed the crime,” the senator added. Escudero said the quest for peace had already taken a long and arduous process, cognizant of the steps taken by the government to arrive at a peace agreement. “Now, we put to task the MILF to do something, however difficult it may be for them, to help clean the gap and turn in the perpetrators of the Mamasapano massacre.

As early as now, help clean the gap between peace and violence.” T he Musl i m reb els claimed that fighting between the MILF and the Special Action Force (SAF) erupted because the government troops did not adhere to the concept of “stepping on the line.” “They (MILF forces) insist that this stepping on the line be strictly enforced and respected. But clearly, the rebel group stepped on the line of justice which is a grave and inexcusable error especially in the midst of a peace pact,” the senator said, as he chided Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles for apparently acting like the spokesperson of the MILF instead of pushing the agenda of the Philippine government. “Our peace panel representatives cannot toe the line of the government and at the same time be the mouthpiece of the MILF by saying they understand how difficult the situation is with the MILF. You are not between a rock and a hard place; you are in the government. Don’t forget that,” Escudero said.

MAMASAPANO TERRAIN: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano (center) exchanged commentaries with Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv Hataman (not in photo) on the positions occupied by members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on the map he presented during the Mamasapano inquiry Thursday, February 12, 2015. Also in photo are Senators TG Guingona (left) and Grace Poe (right), chair of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drug. Photo courtesy of Albert Calvelo Escudero also condemned those behind the uploading of a video circulating on the social media showing the killing of SAF officers which many described as execution by armed men allegedly belonging to the MILF. Based on the video, the Mamasapano tragedy clearly was a massacre and not a “misencounter,” according to Escudero. “Stop calling the Mama-

sapano tragedy a misencounter, as it is now clear that it was a massacre as revealed by the gruesome video showing how the SAF officers were brutally executed by armed men,” he said. “This is disturbingly brutal and barbaric and has no place in a civilized society. Conscience and humanity has totally escaped these people and justice must be exacted at all cost,” he said.

NDAP to celebrate Diamond Jubilee 2015 THE Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines’ (NDAP) 60th Diamond Year 2015 is well underway. Many exciting events are already set to be held on February 17-19, at the Manila Hotel. As NDAP prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the Diamond Jubilee Committee is focused on making this a unique historic occasion and a powerful way to celebrate, to create a legacy and to build a corporate history that conveys vision,

innovation, and strength. The NDAP with its 15 h ig h ly ac t ive C hapters throughout the Philippines has become stronger through the years in its mission to “RAISE nutrition practices expertly and ethically” and realize its vision of “adequate nutrition for a healthy nation.” R AISE stands for the NDAP pillars of Research, Advancement, Integration, Service and Education. NDAP President Prof. Dr. Adela Jamorabo-Ruiz anchors her leadership based

on solidarity where cultural values are nurtured and diversity respected and in accord with nature as part of a caring community of nutritionist-dietitians. Her ad minist rat ion’s thrusts for 2013-2015 include Respect and recognition of the expertise of nutritionistdietitians, Unity in diversity with a common vision for the profession, Inspiration to innovate nutrition products and services and Zeal to preserve and protect the niche of nutritionist-dietitians in health and wellness.

The 2015 Convention will highlight the second pillar of NDAP – ADVANCE and will focus on Advancing Nutrition and Dietetics Practice in the global and local arena. Speakers from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) will provide updates on various topics, with AND President Ms. Sonja Connor as keynote speaker. There will also be postconvention educational, hospital and culinary tours. Dr. Zenaida Velasco chairs the Jubilee Convention and 2015 Celebration. NR

ANG pagdawat sa buhat nga mamunga og maayong panag-ingnan maoy sukaranan sa liso sa kaayo, mosalingsing kini aron mapuslan sa kadaghanan. Apan kun atong ipadaplin ang buhat nga maayo, kini mamunga og dili maayo. Sa lungsod sa Kanturatoy, adunay linalang nga dili gayud hitupngan ang kahibawo sa mga hiyas nga kadaghanan gilikayan. Anaa kaniya ang dungog sa pagkadukirok sa babaye, pagkasugarol, pagkahambogero, ug pagkapalahubog. Siya nabantog sa tawag, Tatay Hulyo. “Pagkanindota g yud nimo Tekla. Bisan pakapinan ka og ticket sa grand lotto, ikaw gyud ang akong pilion,” nagpanakla si Tatay Hulyo nga nagsud-ong ni Tekla. “Sus, kanimo Tay, nahibawo ko nimo oi. Ubo na lay gahi nimo,” tubag ni Tekla sa gipamulong ni Tatay Hulyo dayong lakaw palayo aron makabaligya sa iyang bingkang pinaliki. Ambot ba og ngano nga dili man gayud makapugong si Tatay Hulyo sa iyang pagkadali madani og babaye. Si Tasya nga bagong abot sa ilang lungsod, wala usab palabya ni Tatay Hulyo. Usa niana ka hapon, mao pa gyuy pag-abot ni Tasya sa tubaan ni Uray Angkay, gitagad dayon kini niya samtang sakto pud nga puwa-puwa na iyang nawong sa duha ka bul sa bahalina nga iyang nahurot. “Tasya, pagkaanindot ba niining hapona nga nagkakita ta. Tam-is kaayo tan-awon imong pulang wait nga gibulit nimo og lipstick. Matahom kaayo ka,” pinabugnaw nga tingog ang gibuhian ni Tatay Hulyo ngadto ni Tasya. “Oi Tay. Komedyante gyud ka. Ug makalingaw pa gyud. Bitaw tay, may problema ko. Wala kuy kwarta rong panahona. Basin mananto ko,” pulong ni Tasya dayon sampit ngadto sa tindera aron mopalit og suka. Si Tatay Hulyo wala dayon makatingog human mahibawo nga nagpangita si Tasya og katantuhan. “Ang kwarta sa akong bulsa, P100.00 na lang, unya kuhaan pa og bayad sa bahalina. Mopalit pa ko

Palahubog Misis: Sir, bisan palahubog to akong bana pero kinahanglan to nako. Gagmay pa intawon among tulo ka mga anak.

og tabletas para sa akong diabetes,” hilom nga tuaw ni Tatay Hulyo sa kaugalingon. Wala madugay si Tatay Hulyo nag-ubo ubo. Gahi iyang ubo nga sunod sunod. “ Tasya, mouna lang ko nimo og lakaw ha. Kay nisuol akong ubo. Sige ari na ko,” pulong ni Tatay Hulyo nga nagdali palayo sa tindahan. “Sige, Tay Hulyo, maayo unta nga dili ka ubhon sunod natong kita aron makaestorya ta. Basin pa og makatabang ka sa akong problema sa kwarta.” Tubag ni Tasya. Si Tatay Hulyo kanhi, naila sa lungsod sa Kanturatoy isip usa sa mga tubigtubigan nga lumolupyo. Matag karon ug unya, hikay didto ug hikay diri. Iyang mga kahigalaan naglakip sa mga hamiling tawo sa katilingban. Apan nahanaw daw bula ang tanan sa dihang gilampurnas siya sa katalagman. Nasunogan siya ug naugdaw hangtod na iyang kwarta nga tinipigan sa kaban. “Tay Hulyo, wala gyud ko makapugong natintal man ko nimo. Apan salamat ha sa kwarta nga imong gihatag nako. Molarga ko ugma sa Manila aron mobakasyon,” pulong pa ni Isyang samtang naghayang kini ibabaw sa kama nga walay sapot. “Sus, kanimo Isyang, walay sapayan. Tagbaw pud ko nimo”. Dali nga nadani si Tatay Hulyo ni Isyang sa unang higayon sa ilang panagkita sa kumbira sa ilang silingan. Hu mot k a ayo k i n i, kinoloran ang buhok daw langyaw. Pipila ka adlaw ang nilabay, may nakahinabi si Tatay Hulyo samtang siya naginom og bahal. “Sir, si Isyang wala na mobalik sa hospital aron am ong m a h at a g an o g tambal sa iyang sakit nga AIDS. Nabalaka na kaayo mi kaniya. Daghan man gud ang madani ni Isyang. Gawas nga paraygon ug gwapa, maayo ra ba kaayo to siya manintal labi na sa mga edaran nga mga lalaki. Sige sir. Ari nako,” pulong sa iyang gikahinabi. Si Tatay Hulyo, nitiurok sa iyang nahimutangan. Naamang, gikulbaan, gisingot, wala mahimutang, gapitok-pitok ang mga mata. (Katapusan)

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Aquino Speech 2: Posers By Patricio P. Diaz

GENERAL Santos City–– President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III’s address to the nation last January 28 was an apology; the second one last February 6 was an assurance. In both, the President intended to dissipate a gathering storm, calm a threatening crisis in the aftermath of the wellplanned Mamasapano police operation gone awry. Let’s join him. But as he sought to dissipate the gathering storm and calm a threatening crisis, his second address raised some posers that if not well understood can worsen the storm and the crisis. His assurances have been met with dissatisfaction – not just from his critics but most notably from the angry he had sought to pacify – according to media reports. His Principal Messages While addressing the nation, the President was obviously speaking in particular to the Philippine National Police and the relatives of the 44 members of Special Action Forces who died in the Mamasapano operation. In brief, his messages were: First: Our policemen and soldiers make the greatest sacrifice when fighting “those who wish for continued violence and discord” in “our desire for lasting peace and security”. This the SAF commandos did in the covert operation in Mamasapano against the Malaysian international terrorist Zulkipli bin Hir alias “Marwan” and Moro terrorist Abdulbasit Usman. Marwan was killed but the “triumph” was at the “heavy” price of 44 commandos killed. His assurances: (1) Rehis responsibility: “As President and Commander-inChief, I am fully responsible for any result—any triumph, any suffering, and any tragedy—that may result from our desire for lasting peace and security.” (2) To the widows and relatives of the 44 commandos: “Just as I was responsible for your loved ones, so too am I responsible for you; it is my duty to ensure that the sacrifices made by your relatives are repaid. My promise to you remains unchanged: During my remaining 17 months in office, I am doing, and will continue to do, everything

MILF Chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal told the media: “We cannot surrender what we don’t have.” n

I can to guarantee your families’ well-being.” Second: Considering the risks and recalling the many failed operations the police and military had previously launched against Marwan, he assured: “When it comes to the operations reported to us, we have always reviewed them to learn the lessons they may carry, especially when our troops are slain.” Reflecting on the Mamasapano debacle: “This is why I continue to ask: Was there anything more that could have been done to avoid this tragedy?” Third: From his “own investigations” and his “own interviews of those who participated in this operation”, this fact “clearly emerged that: The situation our troops found on the ground was vastly different from what was expected under the plans.” Fourth: He fully laid the blame on the SAF chief,

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“Let no one doubt: We are partners in pursuing peace and justice. To those who have lost their way, who would still stand in our way, remember this: You are fighting the State, and we will run you over.”

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Police Director Getulio Napeñas. “As commander, he had full knowledge of the entire plan, together with the dangers that came with it; he would be the first to know if the plan was being executed correctly. He should have known what was happening at every moment.” From “what had transpired”, he said, Napeñas could have decided when “the mission could have been aborted or postponed, or when the plan could have been dramatically changed”. Fifth: He announced the resignation of the suspended Police Director General Alan Purisima. Acknowledging the vital role Purisima had played in the efforts to capture Marwan and Usman and recounting his long personal association with Purisima, he said it was painful for him to accept Purisima’s resignation. Sixth: Obviously, parrying the call for his resignation from some sectors especially the left, he assured: “I fulfill, and I will continue to fulfill, my duties as President. The morale of our Special Action Force troops needs to be raised. Their status as a fully operational unit needs to be restored.” He assured, too: “As there are those who seek to drive a wedge between the AFP and PNP, we will make sure they do not succeed; we should not waste the good working relationship between the AFP and PNP.” Seventh: He sent a strong message to the members and leadership of the MILF: “From the onset, I have considered you brothers on the path to peace. Until now, I am confident that you will help us in seeking justice; that those who have done wrong should be held to account, especially if it is confirmed that there were SAF troopers who were executed despite being wounded and defenseless. Your efforts to limit the movement of the BIFF are a good first step. “Now about Usman, let me point out the following: If he remains within your

territory, or is protected by one of your members, we expect you to surrender him to the authorities. If not, we expect you to do everything you can to help capture him. And if even this is not possible, do not interfere with our pursuit of Usman. “May this serve as a warning and a reminder: We will get Usman, whatever you decide, regardless of who provides a safe haven for him, regardless of where he may be hiding. Let no one doubt: We are partners in pursuing peace and justice. To those who have lost their way, who would still stand in our way, remember this: You are fighting the State, and we will run you over.” Eighth: His assurance: “To all those working with us towards peace: We are fully committed to continuing the fight.” And warning: “And I say to those opposed to our objective, especially those who resort to violence: Mark my words, you will feel the sharpened and strengthened might of a unified Filipino nation.” Poser 1 He stated: “Like you, I want to know the whole truth behind this incident.” What does he mean? In “Third” above, he said he had clearly seen the main cause of the debacle and, in “Fourth”, he fully blamed Napeñas for this. Corollary to the “Fourth”, why did he accept Purisima’s resignation if Napeñas was fully responsible (“Fifth”)? What did he clearly see? “While studying what had transpired”, he saw (1) “the situation on the ground was so different from what had been envisioned in the plan”; (2) “no coordination had taken place regarding expected assistance” from the military; (3) “the Armed Forces could render little aid, if at all, because they were not given sufficient time to prepare”. Poser 2 What more truth does he want to know? He said, “I have complete confidence that the truth will be uncovered through the See POSER, page 7

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“LOVE NEVER FAILS”: Here is a message of love, found in 1 Corinthians 13 of the Bible: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing…. “ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…” -oooTHE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: In John 3:16, we are reminded of the greatest love of all, which is the love of God: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him…” This love of God for us is priceless, because God loved us when we were yet unlovable as we were full of sin, as what 1 John 4:9-10 said: “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins…” So, if God greatly loves us that He even removed our sins from us after we believed and accepted Him, then how can we even respond to this love? How can we show our own love for God? In 2 John 1:6 we are told: “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love…” -oooLOVE MEANS BEING

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LIFE OF DR.HILARIO CAMINO MONCADO Five-Star General –Pentagon USA Commander X-Guerilla Movement during the 2nd World War Author of Moncadian Calendar Founder and Lifetime President Filipino Federation of America, Inc. Filipino World Federation, Inc. Filipino Crusaders World Army, Inc. In 1943, 5-Star General Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado as “Commander X”, his sectional headquarters in the Philippines were as follows: FIRST---- Manila, the capital and the center of commerce of the Philippines were thousands of Americans were interned in the campus of the University of Santo Tomas by the Japanese. He placed 4 divisions, or 100,000 Crusaders in this area. SECOND----Cebu, the capital of Cebu Province and the center of commerce of the eastern Visayas, he placed 4 divisions in the area. THIRD----Iloilo, the capital of Iloilo Province and the center of commerce in Western Visayas, he placed 4 divisions in this area. FOURTH----Davao, the capital of Davao Province and the center of commerce of the Island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, he placed 4 divisions in this area. FIFTH---Tacloban, the capital of Leyte Province and the center of military strategy of the Crusaders Army, he placed 4 divisions in this area. SIXTH---Lingayen, the capital of Pangasinan Province and the center of military strategy of the Crusaders Army in Northern Luzon, he placed 4 divisions in this area. SEVENTH----Nasugbu, an important port of the Island of Mindoro and the center of military strategy of the Crusaders In South Manila. In this area, he placed 4 divisions. EIGHT---Olongapo, In Zambales Province and an important U.S. Naval Station. He placed 8 divisions, consisting of 200,000 Crusaders, in this area which was the reinforcement center of the Crusaders Army to Lingayen and Manila. NINTH----Quezon City in Rizal Province, the main headquarters and the military center of information of the Crusaders. He placed 8 divisions in this area. TENTH---Mainit in Surigao Province on the northern tip of Mindanao Island and south of Tacloban, Leyte, he placed 8 divisions in this area, the center of activities which kept the moral-religious binding among the Crusaders that the CROSS IS A SIGN OF CHRISTIANITY and A SYMBOL OF VICTORY. ELEVENTH---Pilar, a town of the Island of Pilar, one of a group of Islands of Camotes, in the Province of Cebu. This was the reinforcement military center of the Crusaders Army in the two groups of Islands of the Visayas. In this area, he placed 8 divisions. TWELFTH---Bantayan Island which has three towns; namely Bantayan which is the largest, Sante Fe which is next to the largest, and Madridijos which is the smallest of the three towns. Bantayan Island in the Cebu Province and the home of millions of fish. The town of Bantayan was the military fish-food supply center of the Crusaders Army, fish and other food which had been picked

Written by JOE P. PALABAO Excerpts from Book 1 10th of a Series from Chapter 4

upin Mainit of Mindanao Island were distributed to all the strategic points of the Crusaders Army. In this area, he placed 40 divisions, consisting of 1,000,000 Crusaders and he created one fleet of 100,000 batels (sailboats) with each batel manned by a crew of ten Crusaders. Each crew made its own batel and each batel would carry 50 crusaders when needed for reinforcement along the strategic coastal lines. These crusaders were fishermen, by trade, and farmers, acting as seafaring pirates of the High Visayan Seas; in other words, guerilla fishermen. The batels would meet the tny fleet of U.S. submarines in the Visayan seas, sent by General MacArthur from his headquarters somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, where Camel and Chesterfield cigarettes were labeled “I SHALL RETURN, MacARTHUR”, clothing, U.S. uniforms for the guerillas, medicine, tommy guns, rounds of ammunition. U.S. 45-revolvers, propaganda on the war movement, etc., were picked up by the batels. The items were placed in baskets inside big dried fish; the baskets were covered by dried fish and big, fresh fish were placed atop the dried ones. The hidden items were then ready for distribution to all strategic points along the coastal lines of the Philippines. In case of any encounter with the Japanese submarines in the Visayan seas, fresh fish were shown by the batel crew. Also, these batels carried food supplies, that had been picked up in Mainit, Mindanao Islands where rice, corn, camote, bananas, mangoes, onions, etc., were produced by the members of the Filipino Federation of America as members of the labor battalion of the Crusaders Army; these p0roducts were brought ti Bantayan Island for distribution. Because of lack of weapons from General MacArthur’s Headquarters, Filipino natives in the labor battalion of the Crusaders Army manufactured native weapon such as: all kinds of bolos, arrows, knives, etc., in Sudlon, Cebu Province, in Lipa, Batangas, in Nasugbp, Mindoro, in Tacloban, Leyte, and in Dansalan, Lanao. Upon being ready for distribution, the weapons were hidden in sacks of rice, sacks of corn, and inside of big ripe bananas, and placed in the batels where these would be recovered with fish. All supplies for delivery to the guerillas, in all the strategic points in the entire Philippines were picked up by the guerilla runners. THIS WAS THE FREE ZONE OF THE CRUSADERS ARMY. In 1944, General MacArthur’s “I SHALL RETURN” was the slogan of the 2,500,000 Crusaders Army forces throughout the Philippines. This was the year in which President Quezon died and was succeeded by Vice President Sergio Osmena. President Osmena appointed Mr. Carlos P. Romulo as Resident Commissioner of the government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines in Washington, D.C. As General MacArthur was the Field Marshall of the Army of the Philippine

Commonwealth, he had to return to the Philippines to save the thousands of American internees in the campus of Santo Tomas University in Manila and in the provinces of Laguna and Pampanga. General MacArthur was welcomed with open arms by the whole Philippines, especially by the guerillas who had been promised with back pay. General MacArhtur was surprised to see thousands of guerillas who shouted, “Mabuhay si General MacArthur!” (“Long Live General MacArthur”), upon his landing on the shores of Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines, on October 20, 1944. The shore was called-Red Beach which is near Olot Area where bullions of gold were buried by the Japanese which were looted in South East Asia, and this is near the Sto. Nino Shrine of Imelda were gold nuggets are decorated inlaid the backdrop of the façade of the shrine. During Typhoon Yolanda, American 7th Fleet arrived in Olot bringing backhoes, dump trucks and while the Leytenos were busy savings their lives, these equipment were busy taking all the AUs and brought them to the United States of America. The Filipinos were

caught unguarded with these bullions of AUs being taken away from our Philippine shores and taken to foreign lands for their benefit. The main body of the Japanese army was no longer in Manila. He saw to it that the American Internees in the Santo Tomas University campus, and in other provinces, were taken care of and that no molestation or bodily harm were done to them; 5-Star General Hilario Camino Moncado checked and rechecked the condition of the Filipinos; and he kept up the morale of the civilian population by informing them that General MacArthur had established headquarters in Tacloban and would be in Manila soon, bringing clothing, food and medicine. The Crusaders Army’s fleet of batels continued to receive hundreds of thousands of arms of all types., millions of rounds of ammunition, great quantities of radio equipment, clothing, food and medical supplies which were delivered by General MacArthur’s tiny fleet of submarines over the high seas of the Visayas. One of the Imperial Japanese Army Strategists, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Tiger of Malaya”, was spotted one afternoon at the New Manila district near Quezon City by the Crusaders Army’s Military Intelligence. Upon being informed at general headquarters of the Crusaders Army in Quezon City, he left immediately with his staff in their “calesa” (horse-drawn carriage) for the New Manila District. General Yamashita was in conference at this headquarters with two Filipinos who were both pro-Japanese, General Artermio Recarte and Mr. Benigno Ramos. General Recarte had lived in Yokihama, Japan for

many years; Mr. Ramos was the commander of the Makapili Army which was anti-Crusaders and in fact, the Makapili Army and the Crusaders Army often encountered each other in the San Juan District. A few days later, General Yamashita made an ultimatum order that all Filipino guerillas must surrender to him at once or else be punished by death if caught. The Crusaders Army retaliated, challenging the Makapili Army for a showdown on the battlefield; the Makapili Army responded. The bloody battle on November 4, 1944 at Montalban, Rizal Province, where the water reservoir which supplies Manila and Quezon City is located. The eight (8) divisions, consisting of 200,000 strong Crusaders were fully equipped with rounds of ammunition, radio units, tummy guns and medical supplies. Able Filipino doctors stood by for the men of 5-Star General Hilario Camino Moncado. Thanks to General MacArthur, the soldiers were prepared for a real showdown with the brutal Japanese. The whole Makapili Army, including General

Recarte and Benigno Ramos were wiped out and General Yamashita was stuck in this area. General Yamashita ordered all the Imperial Japanese Army forces in Manila to meet the Crusaders Army at the Montalban Area. In the first week of December, 1944, General Yamashita was defeated. If any Japanese was not killed in the encounter, he committed “hara-kiri” the Japanese symbol of defeat. General Yamashita ran to the mountains of Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. His hideout was a tunnel by Japanese military engineers. History tells us that these Japanese invaded the Philippines underground by digging tunnels from Aparri to Jolo. This epic of how the Japanese invaded the Philippines has NOT been written in history. The bullions of gold looted by the Japanese from all over Asia, China and Korea were buried in these tunnels. It is said that were 2,111 boats, bunkers, ships traversed from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunie, Jolo Seas and to the South China Seas bringing to Japan the looted AUs, diamonds, platinum coming from the

rich countries of Asia. Japanese were confident enough that they would win the war and the Philippines will be theirs. Boats were sunked carrying bullions of gold and were buried In the Philippines. There were 200 Japanese and men in charge of the communication line between Manila and General Yamashita’s headquarters in Baguio; these Japanese were stationed at San Rafael Street, San Miguel District, Manila, a few blocks from Malacanan Palace. At the Crusaders Army headquarters, they intercepted over the radio, General Yamashita’s order that all Japanese officers and men and well as President Jose P. Laurel and his cabinet of the Philippine Puppet Government, leave on the eve of December 3, 1944, for Baguio and Mandaluyong District, and into the Pasig River and Antipolo, Rizal Province. The only units to remain were the suicide Kempetai unit of Fort Santiago and the Japanese suicide marines unit, numbering about 20,000 as against 100,000 Crusaders who were well equipped and ready to face the enemy. …. (to be continued)

Author’s Note:

Ug si Brod Bundio uban sa sidlak sa kometa.

Gen. & 5-Star General Dr. Hilario Camino Moncado nagtagik niining mosunod na LAGDASAN: ANG KONSEPTO MORAL SA TAWO (EQUI FRILI BRIUM) Ang moral kun lagdasan mao lamay usa ka dakong langitnong gahom sa tawo sa paghimo sa tanang butang ibabaw sa yuta-kay kana mao ang kinabuhi. Ang kinabuhi mao lamay pagpa-ubos ug kaaghop sa dakong birtud sa tawo aron aron PAG-PAGPANUNOD SA BAHANDI SA KALIBUTAN. Ang tawo mao ang kalibutanong gama sa Diosnong Kinaadman nga gibayanan sa tawhanong lawas. Tungod kay kon walay tawo ka kalibutan, wala usay BATHALA SA KALIBUTAN. Ang Moral sa tawo mao ang tawhanong birtud ni BATHALA. Ang Moral mao lamang ang Langitnong Gabayan sa tawo sa paghimo sa tanang butang kalibutanong kahilayan. Ang tanang kahilayan magub-anon sa tanang lawasnong katakus sa tawo, ug busa kinahanglan nga ang tawo makig-away sa tanang kahilayan. Ang tanang tawo kinahanglan sa hingpit ug bug-os ug kinasingkasing uyamot sa konsepto moral sa tawo. Ug kinahanglan nga sila makig-away batok sa tanang dagway sa mga kahilayan nga makadaot sa katawhan kay maoy labawng katungdanan sa tawo ang pag-alagad sa katawhan. Ang lagdasan mao lamay langitnong alagad sa tawo alang sa katawhan. Ang pag-alagad sa katawhan maoy lagdasanong birtud sa matag tawo nga pagahimoon sa iyang kinabuhi. Ang kinabuhi mao lamay pag-alagad ug pag-antus alang sa gugma sa katawhan. Ang katawhan maoy ginama ni Bathala sa kalibutan mao lamay langitnong pahayag sa kalinaw sa kalibutan ug maayong kabubut-on sa tanang katawhan. HCM MGA LIDERES SA MALACOMA BRANCH-SEAT OF EFB ERA Gikan sa wala: Bienvenido M. Ruelo-Pangulo sa Paglambo sa EFB sa Malacoma ; Domingo Morales-Sakop sa Kalambuan sa EFB; Brod Bundio M. Ruelo-Pinili sa pag-ayo sa mga masakiton ug pagpatunhay sa kalinaw; Ms. Timotea S. Balongag-Auditor sa EFB Malacoma Branch.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

ELPEDIO CARVAJAL Case No; 2015-10-332 Applicant/s

MISAEL PADOGDOG Case No; 2015-10-331 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for appropriation of to operate TAXI service on the line ;Iligan City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13TH day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Brgy. San Roque and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Green Heights via Andrada and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority for approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Iligan Proper –Brgy. San. Santiago and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13TH day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of line pursuant to MC 2011 -005 to operate PUJ service on the line ;Bulua –Scions –Canitoan and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 26, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 11th day of February, 2015.

NICASIO LAGROSAS Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-338

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RAYNATO LUMOKSO CASE NO.2015-10-329 Applicant/s `

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: Feb 14, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ANNALISA QUIZON Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Case No; 2015-10-330

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City NASHIBA SUMAGAYAN Case No; 2015-10-323 Applicant/s 2008-10-2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CESAR ALIVIO Applicant/s

Case No;2015-10-328

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City Case No; 2015-10-311

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of Extension of validity of its certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; Iligan Proper –Brgy. San. Miguel –St. Mary and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February,2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper-Suarez and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015..

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity to operate Taxi aircon service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13TH day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MIGUEL PLA, JR. -Vendor Case No;2015-10-337 MATHEW JAMES PLA, JR.-Vendor Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of sale and transfer of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service with extension of validity and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their Rwritten opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13TH day of February,2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City FELIX A. LOQUIAS Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-307 2005-10-236

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market –Iponan –Centro (Cagayan de Oro City) and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(1) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 11TH day of February, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ELSIE T. MENDOZA Case No; 2015-10-259 Applicant/s 2010-10-248 2010-10-912 NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with consolidation of cases to operate TAXI AIRCONDITIONED service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ten(10)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 9TH day of February, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City Case No; 2013-10-1028 2007-10-053

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MASOOD SARIP -Appropriation Case No; 2015-10-326

PABLO TISMO/JAYVA U. BACLAYO Case No;2015-10-325 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For appropriation to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

MS: Feb 14, 2015

JESUS BUSICO Applicant/s

ALFREDO M. ECHEVERIA Case No;2015-10-308 Applicant/s

MS: Feb 14, 2015

RODRIGO CALVA Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority For Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line ;Within Camiguin Province with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

SHELWIN F. SALVANERA Case No; 2015-10-327 Applicant/s 2010-568

NGUHO, MARCOSA Case No; 2015-10-305 Applicant/s 2010-10-299

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to –Tubod –Rosario Heights and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13TH day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with consolidation of cases to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City –to Kisolon –Valencia City via La Fortuna, Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line;Province of Bukidnon to any point in Region X with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 19, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 10th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb 14, 2015

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comprehensive and unbiased investigation of the Board of Inquiry. We are awaiting its results.” His assurance: “We are doing everything to uncover the truth. The report that will emerge from this investigation will provide invaluable lessons, to ensure such a tragedy will never happen again. There will be changes.” Will the Board of Inquiry, composed of PNP top brass, sacrifice the good PNP image to the whole truth? Why did he not form a commission like the Agrava Commission to do the “comprehensive and unbiased investigation”? Poser 3 He expects Napeñas to explain to the BOI (1) why “there was no coordination”, (2) why the mission continued “when it had deviated so far from the original plan, and our troops were already in grave danger”, and (3) the many other questions that plague his mind. The last mission update to the President on the Mamasapano covert operation was at Malacañang on January 9, 2015. With Purisima briefing the President were Napeñas and Police Senior Superintendent Fernando Mendez. Purisima was already under suspension. Did he question the absence of PNP OIC Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, a break – hence, lack of coordination — in the PNP chain of command? Why did he tolerate Purisima’s usurpation of Espina’s authority? He was told the AFP would be informed at the start of the operation. Did he question this improper coordination? Yet, in “Second” above, he said: “When it comes to the operations reported to us, we have always reviewed them to learn the lessons they may carry, especially when our troops are slain.” Did he do this after the January 9 briefing until the deployment of the SAF forces starting January 22? In wanting to know the truth now, does he already know the truth but is afraid to face it? Why did he state in “First” above, “I am fully responsible for any result” yet he fully blamed Napeñas? Poser 4 What is the full import of the President’s message to the MILF, actually the content of his letter to the MILF Chairman? This warning is serious: “Let no one doubt: We are partners in pursuing peace and justice. To those who have lost their way, who would still stand in our way, remember this: You are fighting the State, and we will run you over.” It is repeated in “Eight” above: “And I say to those opposed to our objective, especially those who resort to violence: Mark my words, you will feel the sharpened and strengthened might of

a unified Filipino nation.” The MILF has remained silent except when in response to (1) the demand to surrender Usman: Chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal told the media, “We cannot surrender what we don’t have;” (2) the demand for justice for the 44 slain commandos: the MILF will act according to the Government-MILF Agreement; and (3) the invitation of the Senate to its committee hearings: “We are still a revolutionary organization until the Agreement is implemented” – meaning, the BBL is passed and the Bangsamoro established. In fine, assurances laden with posers are less reassuring. Is a surprise that, as reported by media, the widows and other relatives of the 44 slain commandos as well as many in the PNP rank and file were not happy? (Comment is Mr. Patricio P. Diaz’ column for MindaViews, the opinion section of MindaNews. The Titus Brandsma Media Awards honored Mr. Diaz with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his “commitment to education and public information to Mindanawons as Journalist, Educator and Peace Advocate.” You can reach him at patponcediaz@ yahoo.com.)

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when he was chanced upon by SAF troops before he was able to cross a wooden bridge.” Langalan’s body was found among SAF slain troops who were brought to the barangay center. Pananggulon, on the other hand, was sleeping with her parents and brother in their house in Sitio Inungog which absorb the bullets fired in the direction of the SAF. The group said Sarah’s parents Samrah and Mamasalaga along with their neighbor Saada Teb, 25, were wounded. A certain Amina Kamiron, 40, had a cardiac arrest because of the explosions and gunfire. Residents along the road of the Barangay Tukanalipao “were forced to evacuate from their homes when SAF tanks stationed along the main road began to indiscriminately fire on their houses.” A photo from the group shows a resident pointing to a fist-size hole in the wall of their house. Meanwhile, Saneah Solaiman, 25, complained that “SAF members allegedly divested her of her belongings — three cooking pots, cups, kettle and goods from her sari-sari store.” The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao – Humanitarian Emergency Action Response Team (ARMM-HEART) estimated the damage to the crops at Php 300, 000, including the cornfield where the SAF’s blocking force was said to have stationed.

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ARMM-HEART also said that 13 schools with 5,693 students and 124 teachers of regular Department of Education (DepEd) schools and 300 students of a Mahad (Arabic school) were affected. Rius Fidel Valle, research and advocacy officer of children’s group Children’s Rehabiliation Center (CRC) said children “are afraid, especially during the night time as the incident might happen again.” Forty-four SAF men and 18 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front were killed during the incident. (davaotoday.com)

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Elipe proposed that the budget allocated by the city government for the Regional Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) and City Prosecutor’s Office, Public Attorney’s Office this year be used for their office needs. During the regular session presided over by Acenas, and after hearing the sentiments of the judges, Elipe suggested that items listed in their respective budgets such as those intended for traveling and training expenses first be reverted to capital outlay through an ordinance to address their immediate needs. He said the amount will later on be replenished through a Supplemental Budget. Elipe also cited that the city has savings from last year’s budget which could be utilized if approved by the city mayor. He, however, said a detailed list must be submitted as the City Council will not approve funds in lumpsum. The Power

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a deeper involvement by American troops in the Mamasapano incident. “Several residents from Tukanalipao, Pidsandawan, Lusay and Tuka submitted sworn affidavits that they saw drones fly above their communities for at least seven days before the bloody encounters on January 25,” the group said. The residents said to the group that the “airplanes twinkled at nighttime.” The fact-finding group is composed of about 100 individuals and organized the Moro group, Suara Bangsamoro, Kalinaw Mindanao and the Moro human rights group Kawagib, Legislators from the Makabayan bloc in Congress joined the mission. The group said they were able to interview witnesses who claim they saw one dead “white skinned, long, blue-eyed and had narrow, long noses” with the killed SAF troopers. Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate said the disclosure from residents would indicate that the US government and President Benigno Aquino III were the

TAILLIGHTS AND WHEELCHAIRS – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ donates a wheelchair to Mr. Laiman S. Bantuas of Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. Laiman figured in a car accident involving a trailer truck without taillights last February 2014 in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental where four others died. The Bantuas family blames the lack of taillights of the truck for the freak accident. During the 3rd Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Vice Governor Pelaez asked Atty. Dominador Awiten of LTO Regional Office and PSUPT. Rene Solidarios of Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office to fully implement the traffic laws especially the checking of taillights of big trucks plying along the national highways of the Province. photo supplied

ones behind the operation to get or neutralize Zulkifli Bin Hir Marwan, a prized target of the US government. “Mindanao is the second front of the US war on terror and the US is the only one with such bombs and drones,” Zarate said. Zarate said that the Armed Forces admitted to using US-provided “smart bombs” which were used in an operation against Marwan in 2012 but which he escaped unharmed. “Aquino is knowledgeable of the previous Oplans (operation plans) against Marwan including the said Oplan Wolverine because it was planned and funded by the US,” he said. Zarate said “it is the reason why Aquino should talk on the incident but his allies in the House of Representatives shot down even our very respectful invitation to him to appear in the hearings.” “It seems that there is an Oplan Save the King and the police and military is doing that by playing with words like advice, coordination and command responsibility to save Aquino,” he said. “Because of this,” Zarate said, “the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is easily the punching bag in this incident.” Zarate said he suspects that Aquino wants to sabotage the Bangsamoro Basic Law, a peace agreement between the MILF and the Philippine government now in Congress. “The BBL is now is now in the emergency room which is approaching death or be watered down,” said Zarate. Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan said “the US funded the operation.” “Marwan is on the target list of the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation, the reward money is even in US dollars,” she said. Bai Ali Indayla, spokesperson of Moro human rights group Kawagib said that Mamasapano is “the nearest entry point to the

Liguasan Marsh.” Indayla said that the marsh “contains still untouched millions of cubic of natural gas which Moro communities are defending with their lives.” “That is why even if the BBL is signed into the law, but with US still meddling in our affairs because of its interest in the Liguasan Marsh, there will still be attack on Moro communities,” she said. (davaotoday.com)

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of the president. Duterte suggested the names of former directors of the Davao City Police Office and the Regional Police Office 11 who maybe at times very silent but capable enough to manage a police organization. “Rene Aspera and Jaime Morente, they perform well,” he said. On the pursuit of the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Duterte said the initiative must always come from the government. He said the government must call on the MILF to return to the negotiating table. Duterte said going to war brings more hardship since the battlefield is Mindanao, which includes Davao City. He said the Mamasapano incident will be aggravated more if government abandons the peace negotiation. “The other side of not talking is violence,” Duterte said. A report from Joey Sem G. Dalumpines of PIA-11

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supply to the local residents but the coop is also supporting the peace initiative of the local and national government. Likewise, Maongco said that Magelco was able to pay P7.5 million in taxes in November 2014––and it continue to increase. In January this year, he said Magelco had 110-percent collection efficiency. He attributed such huge

collection efficiency to its [Magelco’s] commitment to have a strong collection efficiency program, and online payment program. In June this year, Maongco is expecting the Magelco will be able to implement the metering system. “We now have stable power supply,” said Maongcö, adding, “this is due to our strong management strategy.” “At the start, when I came in in November 2014, we have the standing balance to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in the amount of P55 million, I reduced it to P19 million to P5.7 million to P3.5 million and currently, we were able to pay in full,” he said.

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Damas gave unwarranted benefit, advantage or preference to Toledo as she was appointed in violation of Section 79 of the Local Government Code of 1991 which prohibits the appointment in the career service of any person who is related within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to the appointing or recommending authority. The Resolution stated that Damas’ “lame excuse that he does not recall the contents of the certification he issued in favor of Toledo… is unavailing” as “it only shows his gross disregard of a fundamental legal requirement in recommendations or appointments to the career service of the local government and his cavalier attitude to and appreciation of the basic tenet that underlies the prohibition.” source: ombudsman.gov.ph ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing of MIRAFLOR TABAS-Vendor/Mr.& Mrs. EDGAR & HAZMIN DONABUKTRAMCO-Vendee,with the Case No. 2015-10-157.the approval of sale and transfer of CPC with extension of validity of CPC and amendment of route to operate FILCAB on the line Kisolon –Kibawe via Kibangay (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. OUR APOLOGY LTFRB-X CDOC

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