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South Bank marks 9th year anniversary

South Bank, the Cagayan de Oro based Rural bank, will celebrate her 9th anniversary on February 8, 2014. This was learned from Mr. John O. Lugtu, Chief Operating Officer. Highlight of the observance will be Thanksgiving Mass to be officiated by Rev. Fr. Carlos G. Cenzon, S.J. at the main lobby of Rodelsa Hall, right beside the Head Office of South Bank. Formerly known as the Kagay-anon Rural Bank until it was formally acquired by the ZEALEP group in 2005. South Bank offers services such as savings, checking and time deposit facilities, commercial and agricultural loans, person-

Lim to study offer as Oro anti-illegal gambling czar By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent Councilor Alam Lim, ABC president, listens intently during the city council’s regular session on Monday at city hall. Lim has been recommended by Councilor Abaday to be the city’s anti-illegal gambling czar. Lim said he will study it, despite reports that he had been linked to illegal gambling in the past. photo by gerry lee gorit

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Councilor Alam Lim on Monday declined to say if he would accept a a designation as anti-illegal gambling czar of Cagayan de Oro City. “I will study it,” Lim, who was recommended by Councilor Roger Abaday to lead a campaign by the

City Council against antiillegal gambling, said. He said this should be the decision of the city mayor because the city council’s work is only in aid of legislation. Councilor Ramon Tabor agreed with Lim’s view that it should not be in the hands of the city mayor See offer, page 7

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY- Misamis Oriental Vice Governor JOEY G. PELAEZ, Sugbongcogon Vice Mayor Mildred Lagbas and Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev’d Felixberto L. Calang led the groundbreaking ceremony of the IFI Center Building in Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental last February 2, 2014. Sugbongcogon will be made as the IFI Center in the First District of Misamis Oriental and the entire Province of Camiguin.

al loans, microfinancing, safety deposit boxes, bills payment services, money transfers and the Student Educational Assistance Loan (SEAL) Program. The bank is in the final stages of reengineering to a new core-banking system See marks, page 7

Search is on for 2014 outstanding public servants By Apipa P. Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office 10 announced that nominations to the 2014 search for outstanding public officials and employees may now be submitted to CSC regional office or to its provincial field offices.

The nominations for the three award categories of the search, the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, Dangal ng Bayan Award, and the Pag-asa Award, must be submitted not later than March 31, 2014, said CSC-10 Director Adams D. Torres. Any individual or or-

See search, page 7

CdeOro business forum slated on February 12 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- A one-day business forum dubbed “Connect and Do Business in Cagayan de Oro” will unfold on February 12 at the Intercontinental Manila in Makati City. The forum is organized by the city’s Investment Promotions Center in partnership with USAID, Promote Cagayan de Oro Foundation, and the Cagayan de Oro See forum, page 7

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ERC holds PubCons for proposed PSA Rules By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will conduct public consultations for the 2nd draft of the Rules Governing the Execution, Review, and Evaluation of Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) entered into by Distribution Utilities (DUs) for the Supply of Electricity to their Captive Market. Mindanao stakeholders will have its regional consultations on February 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 n.n. at the University of Mindanao, GOVERNOR BAMBI EMANO graced the coronation night of the Search for Binibining Tagoloan 2014 in celebration Matina Campus, Davao City. of the feast of Nuestra Senora dela Candelaria in the municipality of Tagoloan. With the Governor also is Second Meanwhile, Visayas District Representative Juliette Uy. stakeholders will have it

on February 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 n.n. at the Cebu Provincial Capital Social Hall, Cebu City; and Luzon stakeholders on February 24, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the ERC Hearing Room, 15/F Pacific Center Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The consultations will give all the electric power industry stakeholders an opportunity to air their views and concerns towards the ERC’s finalization of the PSA Rules. The PSA Rules governs the DUs’ obligation to enter into bilateral supply conSee holds, page 7

DepEd 10 announces opening of Fullbright Scholarship SY 2015-2016 C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY -- The Department of Education Region 10 (DepEd-10) through the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAFF) announces the opening of 2015-2016

Fu l lbr ig ht Phi lippine Agriculture Scholarship Program (FPASP) for advanced research awards in agriculture and fisheries in the United States. According to Esmeralda Cunanan, PAFF executive director that this Agriculture Scholarship

Program aims to modernize the agriculture and fisheries sectors of the Philippines by developing their human resource base through bilateral educational exchanges between the U.S. and the Philippines. Further, she said that

the objective of the grant is not only to enable recipients to pursue particular fields of study research but also to develop leaders in agriculture and fisheries who can contribute to promoting better understanding between the Philippines and United

ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte -- The Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) of Iligan in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) steps up its supervision of groceries and hardware products through a random price and supply monitoring of commodities at the city’s main stores and markets. This, anent to Sangguni-

ang Panglungsod Resolution No. 14-043, declaring Iligan City under state of calamity due to the effects of the low pressure area (LPA) brought by Tropical Storm “Agaton” on January 13, this year. The LPCC price and supply monitoring activity aims to ensure consumers’ welfare and lessen reasonable increases of prices and regulate the supply of basic

commodities in public markets and groceries, as well as construction materials. Led by DTI staff, two teams were deployed to check on prices on basic and prime commodities under Senior Trade and Industr y Development Specialist (STIDS) Elvira G. Redublado, while the other team under Mark Jhon Montepalcon looked into prices of construction materials such as cement, steel bars, GI sheets and plywood. The monitoring was made following the bad weather condition which

consisted of Low Pressure Area (LPA) that brought heavy rains for days in the province. It eventually damaged the bridge connecting the two towns in Lanao del Norte particularly Larapan Bridge in Barangay Napo, Linamon. The damage hampered the transportation and delivery of goods from Lanao del Norte and Zambonga areas, which are Iligan’s major sources of rice and fish. According to Redublado, there is no notable increase in the prices of basic commodities in the city.

By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

LPCC Iligan steps up monitoring of groceries, hardware products

See products, page 7

States. Under the 2015-2016 program, awards are given to Filipino professionals, researchers, faculty or doctoral students specializing in agriculture, fisheries and forestr y fields to conduct advanced research or non-degree

doctoral dissertation research in the U.S. Application forms may be downloaded from PAFF website www.fullbright. org.ph. Applicants for these grants will be received by PAFF until June 30, 2014. (JMOR/PIA)

Will new police officers assigned in Cagayan de Oro help stop the reported illegal gambling activities here? Police presence in the city has increased lately with uniformed personnel in several busy areas but observers are wondering whether this would deter illegal gamblers from continuing their operations. A baranagy chairman has been appointed as the new anti-gambling czar of the city council. photo by gerry lee gorit

DTI B’non intensifies inspection of repair service shops M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bukidnon has intensified its inspection of service repair shops in the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia as the year 2014 starts. This is to regulate service and repair enterprises for motor vehicles and appliances, as ordered under

Presidential Decree No. 1572 mandating the DTI to make routine inspection of the said industry. DTI Provincial Director Ermedio J. Abang said the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act 7394) require the accreditation of such repair shops. P.D. No. 1572 and R.A. See inspection, page 7

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Opinion Word on fire

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Pride Special Gospel of the day: Luke4:3137(February8, 2014-Saturday) Luke 4:3137-And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the Sabbath days. And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. What have we to do with thee, [thou] Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not: In Revelation12:7-9-there was a war in heaven between Lucifer and St. Michael where devil and his evil companions were defeated and thrown here on earth. This is the reason why there are people who are possessed by evil spirits due to their presence in our environment. In Luke8:2- Mary Magdalene was possessed by 7 “lustful” spirits. The truth is, there are people who are possessed literally speaking, but some are possessed in other ways through their bad attitudes and characteristics. In Catechism for Filipino Catholic page 113- 7 capital sins namely: pride, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, covetousness and sloth. Take note, the author of this is devil that possessed many people in our society. What devil’s attitude do you have in the sins mention above? Remember, Jesus casted out the devil and this is an indication that only “Jesus can cleanse us from the hands of darkness.” Therefore, come to Jesus Christ for you to be cured from demonic attacks: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM-1188-3:30 PM - Sunday: #09284149490-09266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!

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Correcting Mistakes Think a minute… What do you usually do when you make a mistake? If you’re doing a math problem in school and your answer is wrong, what do you do? Don’t you just go back, find your mistake and fix it? Or when you realize you’re on the wrong road to the market, don’t you just turn around and take the right road? In fact, the person who turns around the soonest is the smartest, because he doesn’t waste anymore of his time and energy going the wrong way. There is nothing smart about being too proud and stubborn to admit we’ve made a mistake. Since God created life, He is the only One Who knows the right way through it. That’s why God the Son

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst came to show us the right road. Jesus came to show us how to live the correct way that works, so we could be happy and successful. He showed us how to have healthy, happy relationships; how to teach and love our children; how to enjoy a satisfying marriage for a lifetime; and how to use our special abilities to reach our full potential in our job and career. Jesus shows us

the honest, loving heart and character He created us all to have. He showed that if our heart is ruled by His strong and loving character, then we will genuinely love others and not use them or hurt them. It makes no sense to ask 2 plus 2 to equal 5. Just like it makes no sense to ask God to change the facts of right and wrong, only so you and I can live our own wrong

way. Think: what if just this one time God let me do the wrong thing I want to do? Then how would I feel if God let someone else do that same wrong thing to me or my family? Jesus shows us His right ways for our own happiness, not to be strict and take all the fun out of life. Jesus came to forgive us and show us the successful, satisfying life He created us for. So if you’ve not been living for Jesus Christ, you can do the smart thing today: just admit that your way of living is wrong, and ask Jesus to take full charge of your life. It’s only when we start living our Maker’s way that we can start enjoying His good life—the way it’s made to work. Just Think a Minute …

MY FRESH STEM CELL STORY

(This is the latest update from the author , who is a former Davao congressman and who worked in Malacanang for former presidents Fidel Ramos and Gloria Arroyo. His wife, Beth had gone to VILLA MEDICA in Edenkoben, Germany for fresh cell therapy (FCT). He had been writing about FCT and this is his latest update. He himself also underwent FCT treatment for its regenerative value.)

DAVAO CITY --- Orthodox medicine tells us that deteriorating kidneys are “irreversible”. They do not regenerate. But not in the case of Beth. More than a year after her first injection and four months after her 2nd injection of fresh stem cells in Villa Medica in Germany, her kidneys’ functionality has consider-

Advocacy Mindanao Jess Dureza ably improved. In her test results released a few days ago on January 30 by the nuclear medicine department of St. Luke’s medical center in Gobal City, her kidneys’ “GFR” or filtration rate has bounced upwards and increased from a precarious level of 19.5 mL/min more than one year ago to 30.5 mL/min. as of today. I recall that when we went for her first FCT injection last November, 2012 or about one (1) year and 3 months ago, our objective

then was just to keep it at that level and prevent it from further deteriorating having been told that sick kidneys do not regenerate or do not reverse. We were told that if the GFR would go further down to 15 mL/min, she had to undergo kidney transplant or dialysis -- a procedure she does not want to consider or even think about.. So we took our chance in trying an unorthodox alternative anti-aging treatment that did not assure us of treatment but hoped that when

the fresh stem cell kicks in and helps regenerate organs, her kidney situation would also improve. From all indications, It’s definitely working. What more, her recurring migraine attacks that started even during her young college days, just disappeared immediately after her first injections. Her constant taking of painkillers during migraine attacks caused her kidney problems, we were told. Now, no migraine to trouble her anymore. Her clinical progressive kidney records matched her testimonial of well-being. In May, 2013 or about 6 months after her first FCT in November, 2012, her GFR did not only remain steady, it went up to 26.8 mL/min from a low of 19.5 mL/min. After her 2nd FCT See dureza, page 7

LEGALIZE MARIJUANA? The use of marijuana has been rumored to be legalized soon. When this happens, people of all ages can just buy the item in grocery or even drug stores. Perhaps it will be peddled by small boys and girls in movie houses, cockpits, beaches or in places where there are crowds. Nobody has yet the reasons for its legalization but I surmised it is due to the failure of the government to curb, control or stop its clandestine operation and spread to the general public. Another reason is America is legalizing it and being the great imitator, the Philippines is bound to legalize it too. This is a weird decision and whoever initiated it, must have reached the dead end about providing society safely against the effects of the dreadful marijuana. Well, it is the case of “if you cannot lick them, join them” and I hope the legalization of marijuana will not be followed by other illegal things like legalizing prostitution, adultery, and

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Ben Emata Jr. other crimes rampant in the country. In line are illegal gambling, theft, rape and many others. This is the simple effects of a country having so many inefficient and incompetent leaders elected through vote-buying. The general public just do not realize this because they think all the while that such stupidity in the election process is appropriate within the standard of law. To be honest about it, we have a lot of citizens living in the countryside and even in urban areas who are ignorant and uneducated. The people should be aware that marijuana is not like the ordinary tobacco insofar as its use is concerned. It has stronger effects in the

smokers unlike the cigarettes we buy in stores. To many users, once tested it is always wanted. Addiction is final. Its cost is another worry since marijuana has less supply and therefore, will command a bigger and heavier cost in procuring it. It is the simple law on supply and demand. The moment you are addicted to marijuana, it is forever and to get away from it, is almost impossible. Many cigarette smokers have stopped doing the habit very easily but not marijuana. Another thing is once a person is under the influence of marijuana, he is like an extra drunk and reckless. And to think that the Philippines is heavy with

vices like drinking alcohol, gambling, womanizing, and others, more of these kinds could create problems in the home and society. In the first place, there are so many people who have no jobs and this means some of us have to resort to begging or stealing to buy marijuana. At least in the illegal marijuana, less people venture to its use and parents would caution their children against its procurement. It would certainly be different when the matter is sold in public indiscriminately and legally. In short, we are encouraging people to use marijuana in all weather by removing its obstacles. The government should have thought first of providing jobs for its people before legalizing the illegal that would eventually add to the burden of poverty. Needless to say, unemployment in the country goes up each year while very few job openings take place. See emata, page 7

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5 News RDC-X sees Panguil Bay Bridge ready by 2016 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Officials of the Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao (RDCX) and major stakeholders of the Panguil Bay Bridge (PBB) Project met with Secretary Rogelio L. Singson of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on January 30, 2014 at the DPWH Central Office to facilitate funding and early implementation of the Panguil Bay Bridge (PBB) Project. Secretary Singson expressed full support for the implementation of the PBB project within the term of the Aquino Administration in consonance with the government’s efforts on enhancing agriculture and tourism development in the region. Latest developments include the completion of the new business case study with grant assistance from the Government of Korea. The civil works and approaches are proposed to be implemented through a combination of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Government

of the Philippines (GOP) funding that shall include the acquisition of the road right-of-way. With ODA funding, the DPWH can avail of foreign technology in constructing and designing bridges in relatively deep bays. Once completed, it was suggested that the operation and maintenance of the bridge shall be managed by a private sector which shall collect toll fees from the users through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme. Approval of the PBB project by the NEDA-Investment Coordination Committee is targeted within the first half of 2014 so that the loan can be obtained by mid-2014, detailed engineering to start in the fourth quarter this year, and bridge construction to commence within 2015. Costing P5.193 billion, this 3.6 kilometer two-lane bridge will connect the municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental and reduce travel time between the two places to only about seven minutes. Panguil Bay Bridge is

one of the priority projects in Northern Mindanao considered as one of the major strategic interventions particularly in providing access, logistics and infrastructure services toward the attainment of inclusive growth. Once completed, it will provide uninterrupted access from Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities to Tangub, Oroquieta and Ozamiz cities and the rest of Zamboanga Peninsula. It will also enhance agricultural development and industrialization along the Cagayan-Iligan Corridor and the TubodTangub-Ozamiz-Oroquieta growth areas. Acting RDC-X Chair and NEDA-X Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr. and RDC-X InfraCom Co-Chair, Engr. Modesto C. Babaylan were joined by Congresswoman Imelda Q. Dimaporo of the First District of Lanao del Norte and Mayor Nelieta Q. Noval of the municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte (for Tubod-Lanao del Norte side); Congressman Henry S. Oaminal of the 2nd District of Misamis Occidental, Governor Herminia Ramiro of

M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stepped up efforts in serving more Business One-Stop Shops (BOSS) this January to increase investments and employment opportunities in the province. The BOSS is a simplified new business registration process held every January by the local government units (LGUs) to make it easy for businessmen in securing or renewing their business permits as the agencies required in the documents such as Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Fire Protection, City Health Office and Sanitary Inspection, among others, are in one convenient location.

DTI provincial director Ermedio J. Abang said they were able to expand BOSS services in the province’s five LGUs. “In partnership with the LGUs and various national government agencies, DTI was represented by Gina Lynn Tulang at the Malaybalay City BOSS and Eriberto Taban-ud Jr. in Valencia City and the municipalities of Manolo Fortich, Maramag, and Don Carlos,” he said. The DTI checked on the business name registrations and helped those who applied for new business names and those who simply renewed expired ones, he added. Business name registration is covered under Business Name Law (Act

3883), requiring business establishments to register their business names at the DTI subject to certain exceptions, which is aimed at protecting consumers against erring entrepreneurs. “With simpler permitting system, businessmen will be better able to access financing and other support for their operations as proofs of registration are usual requirement of banks and other financing institutions. The sooner these are acquired, the better for the businessmen,” Abang said. The BOSS is part of the Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) of the local government units (LGUs) under Republic Act

DTI Bukidnon steps up BOSS service to increase investments, employment opportunities

Panguil Bay Bridge Project stakeholders gestured thumbs up signifying their commitment and support for the realization of the much-awaited Tubod-Tangub bridge. L-R: DPWH-X Dir. Evelyn T. Barroso (partly hidden); Acting RDC-X Chair & NEDA-X Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr.; Mambajao Mayor Ma. Luisa D. Romualdo; Misamis Occidental Gov. Herminia M. Ramiro; Congressman Henry S. Oaminal of the 2nd District of Misamis Occidental; Tangub City Mayor Philip T. Tan; Former Tangub City Mayor Jennifer W. Tan; Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr.; RDC-X InfraCom Co-Chair, Engr. Modesto C. Babaylan; and Congressman Jorge T. Almonte of the 1st District of Misamis Occidental.

Misamis Occidental, Mayor Philip T. Tan of Tangub City, and Mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr. of Ozamiz City (for Tangub City-Misamis Occidental side). The team also had a pre-meeting discussion focused on resolving road-right-of-way

issues with Congressman Jorge T. Almonte of the 1st District of Misamis Occidental and Mayor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo of Mambajao, Camiguin, Chair of the RDC-X Macro & Development Administration Committee.

The RDC officials and Congressional representatives present strongly articulated and signified their commitment and support for the realization of the much-awaited bridge project. (ACL/PBA-NEDA-X/ PIA-10)

BY virtue of Resolution No. 11574-2014, the 17th City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar

Ian E. Acenas reiterated its request to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to fast track the installation

of Air Navigational System and runway lights at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.

Dads reiterate request to DOTC to equip Laguindingan airport

See request, page 7

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

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Advanced teaching strategy to a successful learning process By HIMAYA Q. CU, Ph.D. Principal I Suntingon Elementary School

The purpose of teaching is to mold ideas and understanding in the minds of an individual. Thus, it is important for an educator to determine the kind of teaching methods he should be using inside the classroom. In this way, his delivery of lessons would be interesting and further successful. There are various methods introduced by several scholars in the matter and manner of teaching. Two ideas that would be discussed below are just few. The traditional one is through lecturing. It is an established and considered as good method. In this method, a teacher should not only depend and read the lessons on the book, but also interact with the students through calling each names to answer or to read lines. In other words, student participation is required along the teacher’s discussion. In articles online, it is stated that that there are good

educational reasons in lecturing. In here, a teacher can discuss the entire coverage of a lesson and present all ideas relating to a course or topic. During lectures also, students could attain understanding for he is free to ask for clarifications. In addition, students could be motivated to pursue subject area because a teacher can give encouragement since there is a free interaction during classes. Brainstorming is another typical yet effective method of supplying lessons to the students. In here, students can have a confidence in presenting his own ideas for brainstorming would take place without evaluation of the ideas generated during the process. There are also a number techniques in which students can opt during the act. They can have discussions among the group, individually draw balloons and write words inside to show connections, freely write any words that they can

think, group ideas and define what they know, what they want to know and what they could possibly learn at the end of the presentation ideas, or students could team up by pair and do discussions. Lecturing and brainstorming are teaching techniques that fall under cooperative learning method. In this group of methods, student participation is a requirement. In another words, it is not just the teacher who talk all the time but as well, students could stand up and deliver what his mind has to tell. Further, cooperative learning method is a tool that develop confidence among the students and open up wide variety of ideas in their brains. It is an avenue to unlock hidden intelligence of the student. Thus, it is a learning method that could help students in learning critically and also helps the teacher to be successful in his delivery of lessons.

SALVADOR “DORING” CARAGOS On his 1st death anniversary February 8, 2013 Holy Masses will be offered at the following churches: 1. Santuario Eucaristico, Sacred Heart Parish 2. San AugustinCathedral 3. Mother of the Church of St. Joseph, Carmelite Monastery 4. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Chuch 5. Sto. Tomas de Villanueva, Pardo, Cebu City

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6 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City GYA MOVERS -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-232 BERNARDITA C. BARCENILLA - Vendee 2010-10-1499

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ABRAHAM SANICO -Vendor NOEL PROSPERO CALIA -Vendee

Case No; 2014-10-202 2013-10-1988

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

GYA MOVERS CORPORATION -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-203 PETRONILLA S. ROSALES -Vendee 2010-10-766

ROMEO YANEZ PABILONA Case No; 2014-10-224 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK service on the line ;Bukidnon 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 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale and transfer of ownership to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line; Bukidnon to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within Libona to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Pagatpat –Canitoan to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb. 8, 2014

Sapad Town in Lanao del Norte inaugurates new municipal hall CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY --The municipality of Sapad in Lanao del Norte completed on January 28, this year its two Storey Municipal Hall and Furniture Projects. The project, amounted to P27,983,025.89, is funded by the Mindanao Development Fund Office (MDFO), Department of Finance, through the Mindanao Basic Urban Sector Services Program (MBUSSP) of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, said Atty. Rene K. Burdeos, DILG-10 Regional Director. One of the significant activities during the ceremony was the cutting of ribbon by Vice Governor Ma. Christina N. Atay and Mayor Paruk U. Asis followed by blessing of the building by the Sapad Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Sandy Mallorca. Meanwhile, MBUSSP is a six-year sector development project of DILG which intends to provide institutional

capacity-building program and to pursue urban infrastructure investment support to participating Local Government Units (LGUs) in Mindanao. This project also provides technical assistance and advisory in services to participating LGUs for essential urban infrastructure services, Atty. Burdeos said. According to Burdeos, the MDFO created the Municipal Development Fund Project (MDFP) through Resolution No. 05-05-25-2006. Further, this new financing window is in response to the increasing demand of LGUs for better financing terms for the implementation of their priority development projects. Utilizing the Municipal Development Fund-Second Generation Fund (MDFSGF), this new lending facility offers comparative interest rates for LGU investment projects, said Burdeos. (Ana Celeste W. Felisilda/DILG/ PIA10)

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

JOENELITO A. FLORES Case No; 2014-10-205 Applicant/s

ELEUTERIO CARTAJENAS CaseNo;2014-10-231 Applicant/s 2009-10-049

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

OFELIA LEGASPI Case No; 2014-10-223 Applicant/s

OFELIA D. LEGASPI Case No; 2014-10-225 Applicant/s

RHEA LUMAGSA CARTACENA CASE NO.2014-10-222 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service service on the line;Pagatpat Canitoan to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to to operate FILCAB service on the line;Pagatpat –Canitoan to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Pagatpat –Canitoan to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014..

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of Substitution with amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Pagatpat –Canitoan to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Ozamis City to Calamba via Tudel –JimenezOroquieta City (all in Misamis Occidental) and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014..

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of application for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 6th day of February, 2014.

MS: Feb. 8, 2014

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MS: Feb. 8, 2014

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

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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

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RICHFORT B. TORAYNO Case No; 2014-10-221 Applicant/s

MS: Feb. 8, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb. 8, 2014

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

SULPICIO LAGAR DELA VEGA, JR. Case No; 2014-10-228 Applicant/s

NEIL S. LADO Case No; 2014-10-227 Applicant/s

MICHAEL KIM GO TAN Case No; 2014-10-226 Applicant/s

GARCIA MACARAMBON Case No; 2014-10-220 Applicant/s 2009-10-310

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Ozamis City to Calamba, Misamis Occidental and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Ozamis City to Calamba via Tudela, Misamis Occidental and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of substitution of certificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line;Oroquieta City to Ozamis City and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution of certificate of public convenience with amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line;Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to Iligan City via KolamboganMukas and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within Calamba, Misamis Occidental and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI 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 One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 13, 2014, 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 7th day of February, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: Feb. 8, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Feb. 8, 2014

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nization with extensive knowledge of the outstanding work performance or ethical behavior of an official or employee may nominate for a specific category in this prestigious search. All officials and employees in the career and non-career service of the government may be nominated. But employees who are under contract services or job order are excluded from the coverage of the program. The 2014 search for outstanding public officials and employees forms part of the Commission’s Honor Awards Program (HAP) that recognizes and rewards civil servants for outstanding performance, contribution and achievements, as well as consistent manifestation of exemplary ethical behavior in the public service. For more details, contact CSC-10 Regional Office at telephone numbers (088) 858-7563 or (08822) 7100-57. (APB/PIA-10)

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Chamber of Commerce (Oro Chamber). “Through this business forum, we intend to interest domestic and international investors in the identified growth areas in Cagayan de Oro, ranked by the National Competitiveness Council as the most competitive city in the Philippines today,” said Eileen E. San Juan, the main organizer of the business forum. The morning sessions of the business forum will be highlighted by the talks of Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, the director for research and communication at the Center for Research and Communication, who will discuss “How the Rapid Growth of the Philippine Economy Impacts on Cagayan de Oro,” and of Dr. Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr., professor at the School of Economics at the University of the Philippines, who will tackle “Region X Economic Situation and Prospects.” Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar S. Moreno will deliver the keynote speech, “Championing Northern Mindanao’s Inclusive Development.” This will be followed by testimonials of influential business locators titled “Cagayan de Oro: The Right Choice for Business.” During the luncheon, messages of support will be given by Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Austere Panadero and Ms. Gloria D. Steele, mission director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Cagayan de Oro City is a USAID partner under the “Cities Development Initiative,” which aims to empower secondary cities as engines of growth by strengthening and enhancing their competitive advan-

tage. The other Philippine cities in this program are Batangas City and Iloilo City. For more information about the business forum or to register for the same forum, contact the following: Manila secretariat at 926.0224, 514.5714, or 0917.8274518; or the Cagayan de Oro secretariat at 0916.1705993. (Cagayan de Oro City Information Network/PIA)

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that operates in an on-line centralized mode providing inter-branch transactions and ATM connectivity. Mr. Wilhelmino R. Mendoza, serves as President of South Bank.

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and not the city council. The issue was placed in the city council’s agenda but Tabor said it would not be given action because the city council can not appoint an anti-gambling czar. Abaday said he recommended the ABC president because Lim “is the most strategic person and the most qualified person considering his experience.” Lim neither confirms or denies that he was or is involved in illegal gambling. “No comment,” he said. Tabor, however, said that Lim has been reported to be linked with antigambling in the city previously. “Murag naay sarcasm,” he said if Lim is made the anti-gambling czar. “Abaday should look for other ways. There are experts,” Tabor said. He added that it would be difficult to eradicate illegal gambling in the barangays if illegal gambling remains rampant in the national level. In proposing the resolution, Abaday said he is confident Lim can do the job of eradicating illegal gambling in the barangays. If Lim does not want the position, Abaday said he is willing to head the campaign with Lim if the latter provides him with the names of the 5 biggest financiers in Cagayan de Oro. “I will do it if Lim gives me the information,” Abaday said. He added that police statistics reveal that gambling and drugs go together. “The problem is becoming big,” he said.

market to ensure transparent and reasonable prices of electricity in terms of the generation component of their retail rates. The ERC is mandated to review the bilateral power supply contracts entered into by distribution utilities under Section 45 (b) of R.A. No. 9136 otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA). Under the proposed PSA Rules, a PSA submitted to the ERC will be reviewed and approved as to its reasonableness in terms of costs, risk allocation, and other contractual terms. The ERC, upon due evaluation of all the submissions made, will determine whether or not to approve the full pass through or prohibit some or all energy costs from being passed on to the DU’s captive market and whether or not to disapprove or modify certain contractual stipulations of the parties. The ERC’s decision and judgment shall bind both parties and shall not be rendered ineffective or nugatory by any termination clause incorporated in the PSA. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and actively participate in the Public Consultations (PubCons) on the 2nd draft Rules Governing the Execution, Review, and Evaluation of Power Supply Agreements Entered into by Distribution Utilities for the Supply of Electricity to Their Captive Market. “The PubCons is the opportune time to raise any concerns and suggestions prior to the Rules’ promulgation to ensure its efficacy and the protection and promotion of public interest,” ERC Chairperson Zenaida G. Cruz-Ducut said. (PID-PIS/ERC/JMOR/ PIA10)

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Further, each team also reported that most of the grocery and hardware stores have no price tag labels. Redublado said price tag label is necessary because it gives the consumer the right to choose and get the best price of each product. Chaired by the city’s local chief executive and DTI as the secretariat, the LPCC is composed of different offices from the City Mayor, the Permits and Licenses, City Agriculture, National Food Authority, PNP-Iligan City Police Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Agricultural Extension, City Information and Iligan Web, Philippine Information Agency, and other governfrom page 2 ment line agencies. (Iligan tracts and provides guidance Web/LVG/PIA-LDN/DTIon the DU’s procurement LDN) process before contracting for the supply of electricity to their captive market. It from page 2 establishes and prescribes 7394 aim to safeguard the procedures, standards, the interest of the public and methodologies for the against unethical, unfair review of PSAs executed by and incompetent practice the DUs for the supply of of service and repair shops. electricity to their captive We are intensifying careful

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inspection in order to find out whether regulations are being obeyed, Abang said. The inspection activity also aims to protect reliable and competent service repair shops against such malpractices which undermine their good name and established reputation. Abang said the promotion and development of service and repair will hasten technological development and encourage professionalism to assure the public of reliable, ethical and competent services. Hence, DTI has asked new shops not only to register their business names but also to apply for shop accreditation. “Accredited shop owners, likewise, are reminded to renew their accreditation,” Abang said. (Eriberto Taban-ud Jr., DTI/ RLRB PIA 10, Bukidnon)

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in October, 2013, it went further up and now stands at 30.5 mL/min.! It is still work in progress up to now. Aside from FCT, Beth follows a strict diet regimen of healthy food. And of course, a lot of prayers, she said. VILLA MEDICA has pioneered the innovative fresh stem cell therapy by extracting fresh stem cells from unborn sheep fetus and injecting them on clients for rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments. It has been operating for about 50 years and served about 100,000 clients in its medical facilities at Edenkoben, one and a half hours from Frankfurt airport. It is duly licensed and closely monitored by German health authorities. (jessdureza@ gmail.com)

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lions of college graduates each year. Because of lack of jobs for the people, hardships in the home exist thus many of us resort to illegal things like stealing other peoples’ belongings. Families could not provide their kids with the things necessary. Miseries rule the Philippine environment with a lot of people ill and unattended by physicians. This is worst ever. (benemata.com)

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9485 also known as “The Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007,” which aimed at integrating all the agencies needed to finish business registration conveniently at the shortest possible time. (Eriberto Taban-ud Jr., DTI/RLRB/ PIA 10, Bukidnon)

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weather conditions. The Laguindingan airport, as manifested earlier by airport management is only a sunrise to sunset airport. According to Darimbang, this could adversely affect business and tourism in the

city. The resolution was favorably endorsed by the committees on public utilities chaired by Councilor Roger Abaday and on laws and rules chaired by Councilor Ramon G. Tabor.

sat-sun | february 8-9, 2014