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House of Representatives Committee on Economic Affairs

Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez listens to PEZA Director General Lilia de Lima as the latter expresses PEZA’s support for House Bill 2527 which Rep. Rodriguez authored and which seeks to establish the Cagayan de Oro Special Economic Zone in Barangay Balubal. The bill was filed by Cong Rodriguez because he sees the potential of Cagayan de Oro to be a hub for industrial, commercial and recreational centers which will not only promote the City but also increase its productivity and create more jobs for Kagayanons. House Bill 2527 was eventually approved by the Committee on Economic Affairs. photo courtesy of ken dichaves

Pelaez takes oath as Director of the Board of Phil. Red Cross CdeO-MisOr Chapter Oro solons renew call for mandatory CCTV By SAMMY F. MARTIN Philippine News Agency

AFTER proving that closed circuit television (CCTV) is becoming a necessity for residential and commercial areas in deterring crimes, two Mindanao solons on Thursday renewed their call on their colleagues to support their measure making CCTV cameras mandatory requirement for business establishments and government offices all over the country. The proposal embodied in House Bill 2449 or the proposed “CCTV Act of 2013,” was filed by siblings Reps. Rufus Ro driguez (Cagayan de Oro City) and Rep. Maximo Rodriguez (Abante Mindanao party list). According to the solons, the installation of CCTV cameras will not only prevent crimes but could also help in solving crimes. The solon-lawyer said one way to lower the high crime data is to install CCTV cameras in establishments, citing crime data gathered by the Philippine National Police (PNP) showing that from January to November 2011, the PNP recorded 230,817 crime incidents. “While the number is lower compared to previous

years like in 2009 when 333,416 crime incidents were reported, the figure is still very high. One way to lower this high crime rate is to provide deterrents, which would make criminals think twice and reconsider. One very effective form of deterrent is the installation of CCTV cameras,” said the elder Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the partylist lawmaker said PNP data revealed that for 2011, physical assault and theft were the two largest contributors to the total number of crime incidents. “When you read n e w s p ap e r s , t h e re a re many news reports with the following headlines or similar ones: “CCTV catches robber mauling woman”; “CCTV catches theft inside training center in Manila.” Even one of the actors of the Phantom of the Opera was victimized by theft which was also captured on CCTV,” said the younger Rodriguez. He said it is high time that CCTV cameras become a mandatory requirement for different establishments all over the country. House Bill 2449 provides that business establishments See solons, page 7

Misamis Oriental -- Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez takes his oath as the newest Director of the Board of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Cagayan de Oro- Misamis Oriental Chapter before Atty. Antonio S. Soriano, the Chapter’s Chairman. Present during the said oath-taking were the current Board of Directors and the volunteers of the organization on the occasion of its regular meeting last December 20, 2013 at Baloy, Cagayan de Oro City.

This is a proof of the unwavering thrust of VG Pelaez in advancing his commitment to support any well-meaning organization, PRC for instance, all for the service of the people. VG Joey Pelaez, on his part, is very elated and honored to be part of this organization (PRC) for having a wider room to extend his service to the people. I am more than willing, to the best of my capacity, to be actively involved in all the PRC activities all year-

round, VG Pelaez added. It can be recalled that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Office under the leadership of VG Pelaez immediately donated P200, 000.00 to help augment the financial requirements in aiding the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in major areas in Visayas. In addition, VG Pelaez also required all SP employees to join him in the blood-letting activity last November with the similar intention of helping those victims in any means possible.

News

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Asst editor: ROLANDO N. SUDARIA • Email: rolando_sudaria2000@yahoo.com

Mobile browsing to sustain Globe Telecom’s growth momentum

Globe Telecom said upswing in mobile browsing amid steady upturn in the use of data-capable devices will sustain the company’s revenue growth momentum and solidify its position as a formidable challenger brand onto 2014.

introduced another first in the market by partnering with Facebook to offer free access to Facebook to all of its subscribers over a three-month period as long as they have data-capable gadgets amid growing preference of Filipinos for social networking sites. “These services offerings were designed to engage our subscribers to experience and get into the habit of using mobile data services and early returns on these promotions have been very encouraging.” Cu said. Amid increased smartphone use and growing popularity of internet access via the mobile devices and Hon. Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez visited his colleagues and friends in DepEd Region XI in Davao City. He met increasing demand rising again the DepEd Officials, Teachers, SSG officers, and students in the regional office of Davao City. demand for mobile Wi-Fi and faster internet connectivity, Globe Telecom’s Tattoo recently launched service offerings with more affordable, personalized and consumable plans with By Rutchie C. Aguhob the capability of schools and tional status of their children City, 5.5th place and Sicot See mobile, page 7 communities to produce and provide harmonious Elementary School, 14th OROQUIETA CITY, Misa- sufficient food commodities relationship between the place. mis Occidental --The Oro- to sustain the year-round school and community and Ta h a n a n C at e g or y : quieta City Central Elemen- supplementary feeding pro- transfer the pupils’ learning Hannah Testa, Grade III, Tuyabang Bajo Elementary tary School bagged 2013 gram and promote economic from school to home. Regional Winner of the productivity, improved Through the Edukasyong School, Oroquieta City, 2nd Search for Best Implement- health and nutrition and Pantahanan at Pangkabu- place, Eloisa M. Bagcat, ing Schools in the Gulayan wholesome environment. hayan (EPP), Technology Grade V, Lampasan Intesa Paaralan at Tahanan Proj- Dr. Agustines E. Cepe, and Livelihood Education grated School, 4th place, and ect, elementary school level. Schools Division Superin- (TLE), and Technical/Vo- Ronald Magpulong, Grade Open to all public and tendent of DepEd- Oroqui- cational Education, DepEd V, Maningcol Elementary private elementary/second- eta City said the search also is encouraging to esbablish School, Ozamiz City, 5th ary schols of the Department aimed to increase knowl- and sustain school gardens place. of Education (DepED) in edge, skills and appreciation to ensure the continuous Secondary Level, Paararegion 10, the search aimed among pupils on the impor- supply of vegetables in sup- lan Category: Ozamiz City to improve the nutritional tance of school gardening pot to the supplementary School of Arts and Trade, status of undernourished and showcase small-scale feeding and also one of Ozamiz City, 4th place, children and promote and food production models to the training grounds of the Misamis Occidental Naenhance vegetable produc- replicate purposely to pro- pupils/students to learn tional High School (NHS), Oroquieta City, 8th place, No.: 09161714813 (GLOBE) tion in public and private mote family food security. entrepreneurial skills. elementar y/ secondar y Likewise, the search Meanwhile, other Re- Bongabong NHS, Ozamiz schools. aimed to educate parents gional Winners of the Gu- City, 10th place and Diwat It also aimed to increase on how to improve the nutri- layan sa Paaralan at Tahanan NHS, 13th place. Project from the province of Tahanan Category: Ken Misamis Occidental are as Martin Infiel, Bunga NHS, follows: Elementary Level, Oroquieta City, 2nd place, Paaralan Category: Don and Jackie Lou Cartajenas, Victoriano Elementar y Montol NHS, 10th place. School, 3rd place, Gango (RCA/PIA10-Misamis OcElementary School, Ozamiz cidental)

“In a market of sustained demand for data solutions and connectivity across different business sectors, we stand to capitalize on this growth opportunity through various products and solutions, including cloud computing,” Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu said. To further seed growth of mobile data and contentrelated services, the company has partnered with seven of the most popular chat applications providers, namely Viber, FB Messenger, KakaoTalk, WeChat, Gmessage, Whatsapp and Line to bundle with the company’s most popular service offerings. According to Cu, the company sees very positive signs on browsing activity in 2014 as most subscribers want to maximize the use of their smartphones beyond call and text. The company has also

Oroquieta City CES is Gulayan Project Best Implementing School in Region 10

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Opinion

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Word on fire Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Fight Special Gospel of the day: Luke11:1526(January4, 2014-Saturday) Luke 11:15-If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast [them] out? Therefore shall they be your judges. But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth [it] swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh [to him] seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. In this gospel, we can find out that really Jesus is powerful than evil spirit. In Ephesians 6:12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. They are our real enemies since human beings are just “victims” and possessed by these evil spirits. Therefore, do not “fight” your neighbors but only the forces within of the persons in our society. The best antidote is to pray for the people around us for them to be free from evils: 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 15-CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays

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The End of the World Think a minute… Recently the biggestselling book in America was about the end of the world. Sometimes watching the world’s news is like watching a horror movie, isn’t it? You know that the 20th century had more people killed in wars than all the other centuries of history combined! Besides all the wars, we’re seeing an increase in many kinds of natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes; plus totally new weather patterns that never existed before such as El Nino and La Nina. Then, there are the terrible diseases, plagues, and new mystery viruses. AIDS, the worst disease in history, is killing millions of people worldwide with still no cure in sight! In Africa, entire

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst towns have no adults because they’ve all died from AIDS, so just babies and children are left to survive alone. According to a new United Nations report, we now have the worst world hunger and famine in history. Hundreds of millions are starving with countless thousands dying every day. You know that Jesus Christ told us that all these things would happen and that they’re like labor pains just before a mother gives

birth. These terrible things are the sign that He’s getting ready to come back. Only this time, He’s coming to judge all this world’s evil and wrong. Jesus said we can’t know the exact day of His return, so it will be sudden and here before we know it. But Jesus explained it’s because He loves us so much that He’s waited as long as He can for more of us to choose to receive His gift of forgiveness and eternal life, before it’s too

late! But if you know the world’s Judge personally as your friend, then His return is good news because you’re going home with Him to live forever in paradise, just as He promised. That morning of September 11, those people who went to work at the World Trade Center in New York had no idea they would never see their family again. And neither do we know if we’ll live to see tomorrow. Jesus made it clear that we all live forever—either in heaven or hell. The choice is ours. So why not ask Jesus to forgive you and take charge of your life every day? Then you’ll have absolutely nothing to fear—neither your sudden death, nor even the end of the world. Just Think a Minute…

The Mexican drug cartel It is both shocking and terrifying that the most powerful illegal drug distributor in the world is now in the Philippines and since then went into action. Few days ago, the police raided a place in Lipa, Batangas and confiscated shabu worth P420 million pesos. Added to this, at least three persons suspected to be connected to such illegal drugs were arrested. This underground operation of the Mexicans in passing drugs is a big surprise to the law enforcers since this group is considered the most notorious around the world and operating full blast in Mexico and the U.S.A. According to published reports from New York City, this particular drug cartel is responsible for the establishment of tunnels that connect Mexico and the

The Striker

Ben Emata Jr. United States. Described as the largest trafficker in the world, the group has established its business just recently. Shabu has been refuted to be a fast-selling item in the country. Police are baffled how this Mexican operators were able to penetrate in the Philippines. It was believed the items are shipped from island to island in the country thus evading police operation. This drug distribution by the syndicates from Mexico is definitely dangerous the moment they establish links

in Mindanao. The reason is in many cities and provinces in the island, lots of underground organizations are operating and because of the bad peace and order situation, the police will surely have difficulty penetrating their areas. I, therefore, suggest that the public should interfere with this problem by being alert and report to the police right away any illegal movements of strangers as well as local residents who might be actively in the business. This development is defi-

nitely bad for the Filipinos because it is estimated that the movement of illegal drugs will be augmented and will reach to the far areas in Mindanao. More people would be tempted to use drugs because its distribution and marketing will be faster and more organized. It is believed more youngsters in the island will be in grave danger while others may become new users thus spreading the business into many neighborhoods. The police surmised this drug cartel is getting help from China and other countries. I am very much concerned of the city of Cagayan de Oro because I know so well there are a lot of drug users in the place. Some government employees and law enforcers even are under the spirit of marijuana, shaSee emata, page 7

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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

DENISE MATILDE CORTEZ Case No; 2014-10-10 Applicant/s 2009-10-17

ROLITO P. RELEGANO Case No; 2014-10-06 Applicant/s

ROMEO/MERLY ABUEVA -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-13 ROGELIO C. BITANGCOR-Vendee 2009-10-1530

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Apovel –Bulua terminal and vice versa with the use of Three(3)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Buruun and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014..

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Jan. 4, 2014

MS: Jan. 4, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City SALVADOR D. CHIONG -Vendor RONALD S. SAGOLILI -Vendee

Case No; 2014-10-12 2009-10-338

News

MS: Jan. 4, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-01 2009-10-123

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City PANCIENCIA J. ESPEJO Case No; 2014-10-02 Applicant/s 2009-10-122

Furniture firms see 10% growth in 2014 Local furniture makers project a 10-percent growth this year on the back of robust local and export markets. Myrna Bituin, PHILEXPORT trustee for the furniture sector, said exporters and even non-exporters can serve the huge domestic market. “The local market buys billions of pesos (worth) of furniture overseas... Majority of companies that do researchers, are open to the market, invest in design and in their people, they have always survived,” she said. Bituin said there are some local companies that focus on the country, citing as an example a small group of manufacturers in Aklan which just cater to hotels and resorts in the area.

“You save on your freight cost and you are here... serving your country. For those who are mechanized, for those who know about design, they can serve the local market,” she said. Bituin also stressed that the project of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) about branding also plays an important role in boosting the sector. “Companies have to work hard to brand their firms and their products,” she noted. Bituin said the export market, meanwhile, is still growing despite the slowdown in demand from the United States. She noted the Middle East is one of the growing markets for the local wood

sector; while Philippine exports to Japan is still huge due mainly to the high demand for pre-fabricated housing components. “Europe is (also) a good market...Europe is very traditional, they can sell your product for 10 to 15 years. So you become good in what you are doing because it is the same product that you have been doing for the past 10 years,” she added. -- Danielle Venz, PHILEXPORT News and Features

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

ROGIE V. ALIMES Applicant/s

CASE NO.2014-10-03

MARJIE T. PETOS Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-04

JOSIE D. FERNANDEZ Case No; 2014-10-05 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 PUJ service on the line ;ILIGAN Proper –Isabel Village –Palao Riverside via Medical –Brgy.Hall (Iligan City) and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 03th day of January, 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 Don Victoriano via Tangub City –Bonifacio (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 January 9, 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 2nd day of January, 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 Tudela -Oroquieta 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 January 9, 2013, 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 2nd day of January , 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to SHUTTLE service on the line ;Kapatagan to any point in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 2nd day of January, 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;Ozamis City to Jimenez, Misamis Occedental and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 2nd day of January, 2014.

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 and from said place to any point in Region 10 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 January 9, 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 2nd day of January, 2014..

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Jan. 4, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LEONARDO D. CARDINES Case No; 2014-10-07 Applicant/s 2009-10-78

MS: Jan. 4, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-09 2008-10-1980

MS: Jan. 4, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-11

MS: Jan. 4, 2014

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

VIRGILIO B. CABARDO Case No; 2014-10-08 Applicant/s 2008-10-1539

JHON ACOSTA -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-15 VIENALYN M. LABE - Vendee 2009-10-242

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Jan. 4, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-14

NOTICE OF HEARING

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 January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Malaybalay City to Manolo Fortich –CampPhilips,Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January , 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Libona via Camp Philips Terminal Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line ;B1; Cogon Market to Bulua and as for cargo 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 January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line;Iligan City to Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 9, 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 3rd day of January, 2014..

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LGU Ozamiz, DOTC enter P125M-MOA for modernization of Ozamiz Airport OZAMIZ CIT Y, Misamis Occidental --A P125,000,000-memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the modernization and improvement of the Ozamiz Airport will be entered into by the City Government with the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC). The Ozamiz City Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) passed Resolution No. 27013, allowing Mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr., to sign the MOA with DOTC, represented by Assistant Secretary for Project Implementation, Ildefonso T. Patdu, Jr. for modernization

and improvement of the existing Ozamiz Airport, included among the priority projects of the National Government, with DOTC providing the funds for the project. Among others, the MOA tasks the City Government to draw and provide for the operating standards and guidelines for the acquisition of lots affected by the project according to existing governing laws, rules and regulations. Another task of the LGU is to clear the airport site from dwellers and closely coordinate with the National Housing Authority

(NHA) in the establishment and development of the provision of adequate facilities and services and facilitate the liquidation of funds transferred to it in accordance with existing rules and regulations of the Commission on Audit (COA). Meanwhile, the DOTC, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations, shall facilitate the transfer to the City Government, the amount of P125,000,000 for the operational expenses of the City relative to clearing and acquiring the lots of the airport project site, conversion of lot from agricultural

to commercial, securing environmental clearance, and relocation and resettlement undertaking. The transfer of funds shall be made in two tranches: first trance, P62,500,000 Hon. Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez was interviewed in upon signing of MOA and the Hope Channel Television as the Ambassador of the second trance, P62,500,000, Young in the Total You Dynamic Living program. upon full liquidation of the previous release. Likewise, DOTC shall have the right to exercise auditorial power over the expenditures for lot acquisition and resettlement and coordinate and monitor the activities in accordance with the Program of Work. (RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

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Time for Bukidnon to ban firecrackers, says health exec MALAYBALAY CITY -- It is time for the local government units in Bukidnon to pass ordinances banning the sale and use of firecrackers in their areas, a health official said. Dr. Ricardo Reyes, chief of the Bukidnon Provincial Health Office, told MindaNews Thursday the number of injuries have increased every year, adding it is the LGUs who can fully enforce such a measure. This time last year, there were only five injuries from firecrackers in Bukidnon. As of today, the number has risen to 19 so far, according to initial count by the PHO since December 29. Reyes noted that hospital staff are still counting and consolidating initial reports received from 20 towns and two cities.

He added that it must be the municipalities and cities who should pass ordinances because they will be at the frontline of enforcement. But he admitted that the provincial government could pass a resolution declaring its policy on firecrackers. Reyes cited the example of Davao City, which pioneered the banning of firecrackers in Mindanao since 2001. It has been promoting “torotot” or party blowers instead. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte banned the sale of firecrackers and pyrotechnics during the Christmas season by not issuing vendors and malls business permits. He said the money for fireworks would be better spent on food. He also announced a P5,000 bounty for anyone who could pinpoint on any-

one firing a gun during the merrymaking, according to a MindaNews report then. Recently, the city governments of Kidapawan and Zamboanga were also reported to have banned firecrackers, too. No fatalities were reported in Bukidnon arising from accidents related to firecrackers or pyrotechnics this week. But Reyes said a 40-yearold employee of a private company from Malaybalay City suffered an eye injury during the revelries in the run-up to the New Year. The victim was reportedly hit by blasting a “triangle” firecracker. The rest of the cases, Reyes added, were those involving “blasting.” Of the 19 victims, 8 were reported from hospitals in Malaybalay City, 7 from

Maramag, and the rest from other towns. Reyes said aside from one incident of blasting reported through the DOH regional office, the PHO is yet to obtain reports from hospitals in Manolo Fortich and Valencia City. According to the initial report obtained from local hospitals, the youngest victim was a five-year-old child. Reyes could not reveal further details as of Thursday afternoon as they are still collecting and consolidating reports from other hospitals and rural health units (RHUs). The PHO, as of January 2 last year, reported a total of five injuries due to firecrackers and other pyrotechnics in Bukidnon during the New Year’s Eve See ban, page 7

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increased surfing speed. Most recently, the company also recently unveiled data plan offer for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for as low as P1,799, which comes with unlimited data including consumable amount for calls and texts. The company also offered the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 plus Galaxy gear bundle at Platinum Plan 5,000 over a 24-month contract period. These service offerings are aimed at capitalizing on increasing demand for mobile browsing. At the end of nine-month period to September, mobile data revenues, which accounted for 56% of total mobile service revenues, reached P30 billion, a 17% increase rise from P25.8 billion a year earlier.

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shabu and other illegal dr ugs. And once t he tentacles of this Mexican cartel reaches Cagayan de Oro, it will flow easily to the provinces of Agusan, Surigao, Lanao, Misamis Occidental and Bukidnon. Unless this proliferation of the illegal business is checked, it will wrap the whole of Mindanao with more difficulties for the government to stop it. (benemata@yahoo.com)

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revelry. Engr. Florissa Adviento, chief of the PHO’s environmental and occupational health services, said Wednesday the figure includes reports from the Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center, Bukidnon Provincial Hospital in Kalilangan, San Fernando, and Malitbog and the Municipal Health Office of Pangantucan. She noted that so far the reports from Maramag and Valencia City, home of the biggest number of injuries in past revelries, have yet to submit by then. Three of the cases last year were reported from Malaybalay City. Two of those injured were children, “KD” and “RMV”, both aged 9, who suffered fin-

ger burns due to “Piccolo” and superficial skin burn due to pyrotechnic flame, respectively. The Municipal Health Office of Pangantucan also reported that a seven-yearold boy was hit by blast burn due to an unidentified firecracker. No injuries were reported by the BPH in San Fernando and Malitbog. Reyes said he is expressing his “personal opinion” so far on the banning as he has not officially discussed it with provincial officials. He said the problem with firecrackers is that it is sold indiscriminately that even minors have access. (Walter I. Balane / MindaNews)

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tions on capital, landownership, public utilities, and operation of land mineral resources, which not all foreign investors could deal with,” he said. PIDS Senior Research Fellow and Acting VicePresident Rafaelita Aldaba stressed that the Philippines should not rely on the services sector alone if we want economic growth to be inclusive. Aldaba noted the urgent need for the revival of the manufacturing sector to increase the country’s competitiveness in the region. A more vibrant manufacturing sector also means more jobs available for Filipinos. “There has been very little movement of resources in the Philippine manufacturing sector. Its share of value added to GDP declined to 23.7 percent in the 2000s from 26.3 percent in the 1980s.” ERIA Senior Researcher Ponciano Intal noted that ASEAN competitiveness has to be strengthened to sustain high and equitable growth beyond 2015. The Philippines needs an enabling policy and regulatory environment to meet the desired targets of eliminating dire poverty, reducing poverty rates by at least two-thirds, and reducing youth illiteracy rate and malnutrition. “There should be greater focus on food security as it remains to be a significant concern in the ASEAN,” Intal said. PIDS President Gilberto Llanto stressed the need for ASEAN countries to focus

on border and beyond-theborder issues. “We also need to cascade the implications of AEC 2015 to our policymakers, especially to those who still are not aware of what AEC 2015 is.” -- PIDS Press Release

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ASEAN economic community. “It is not really about developing the market alone, the capabilities (but also) developing the (firms’) financial capabilities, the sense of readiness and expertise...Not only within the SMEs (small and medium enterprises) alone, it is more of developing the channel of distribution as well,” he said. As s ei z i ng market s abroad is a difficult one, Ahmad said that exporters need to take into account countries of destinations for their products, how these operate, the margin of profit and whether they will increase market penetration. “Because we are talking about sustainable business into certain countries. It is not about hit-and-run kind of activities, selling (otherwise) the business won’t grow,” he added. Ahmad also stressed the important role of the government, noting “you cannot expect exporters to develop the markets by themselves, a bit of involvement from the government is very much important to further develop the industries.” For his part, PHILEXPORT President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. identified Asia, particularly ASEAN, as a lucrative market for the local exporters owing to the region’s growing middle class consumption power. Statistics show that Philippine goods exported to ASEAN, comprised of 17.3 percent to total exports in October this year, rose 35.1 percent from the same month last year. Exports to East Asia accounted for over 50 percent during the same month, while the United States only accounted for a 14-percent share. -- Danielle Venz, PHILEXPORT News and Features

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or disclosure that may be necessary for persons to determine whether or not an offense was committed against their person or property to ascertain the identity of a criminal perpetrator, and to determine the manner by which an offense was consummated. The bill provides that for private establishments, a fine of P1,000 and suspension of the permit to operate or business permit shall punish any person or establishment violating the Act until CCTV cameras are installed. For government offices, noninstallation of CCTVs shall be considered as nonfeasance hence, they shall be subject to the proper penalties provided for in appropriate laws. (PNA)

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sector. “The Philippines has much more growth in the services sector because there are lots of value adding within this sector such as in design and software.” Meanwhile, UP Professor Emeritus and first NEDA Director-General Dr. Gerardo Sicat accentuated the negative impacts of the country’s governance and political issues on our investment performance. The changes of government have caused reversals of economic policies and the effects of these reversals were very costly, Sicat said. Sicat explained that the Philippines is the only country in the ASEAN that has complex constitutional provisions on economic issues. “We have restrictions

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Firms’ participation in global value chains crucial to reaping benefits of ASEAN integration complementary initiatives supporting ASEAN’s global production network is imperative. “The integration process and our future free trade agreements will only be beneficial on our part if we work together to put our house in order,” he said. Apart from such initiative, Dee underscored the need for the country

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The inclusive growth mantra has to be further asserted in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), said Dr. Cielito Habito, former Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and Chief of Party of the USAID Trade Related Assistance for Development, during the 4th Final Workshop of the ASEAN Beyond 2015, a project of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) co-organized the event held at the Carlos P. Romulo Hall, NEDA sa Makati Building. According to Habito, ASEAN trade relations must be competitive rather

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