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DENR chief urges schools to prioritize chemical safety Volume II, No. 15

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he Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje urged all primary schools in the country to make chemical safety a top priority as he sounded the alarm about the potential health risks of mercury and lead to schoolchildren.

“Chemical safety and of the schools. Administrasecurity must be a priority See safety, page 11

DENR, EU promote use of lead-safe paints in schools - Department of

Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje (left) and European Union (EU) Ambassador Guy Ledoux lead DepEd and school officials in applying leadand mercury-free paint at the Transition Laboratory and Conference Room of Commonwealth Elementary School in Quezon City during the campaign launching dubbed “Lead and Mercury-Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Kids,” on Tuesday (June 24, 2014). (PNA photos by Ben Briones)

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4ID support national tree planting day CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City - In celebration of the National Arbor Day, the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division through its different line units in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of Regions – 10 and 13, Local Government Units, schools, civil society groups and the citizenry See tree, page 11

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CAGAYAN de Oro City - The Japan government, through the Japan Overseas Cooperative Agency (JOCA) and the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) in partnership with the National Youth Commission (NYC), is implementing the Japan-East Asia Network of Students and Youth Program 2.0 (JENESYS 2.0: Disaster Prevention Course) for the year 2014. JENESYS 2.0 Disaster

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DENR toughens fight against air pollution By Catherine J. Teves of Philippine News Agency

The environment department is seeking public feedback on its nationwide campaign against air pollution which experts identified as a multi-billion peso economic burden for the Philippines due to diseases this causes. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)Undersecretary Ana Liza Teh said such feedback

will help this agency assess its anti-air pollution performance over the years, including implementation of RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999), so measures can be identified and adapted to improve the bid for clean air nationwide. “I challenge everyone to identify gaps,” she said See against, page 11

Pollution, food and water scarcity in oil palm feared By TYRONE A. VELEZ of davaotoday.com

MANGROVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - Employees of energy-firm STEAG State

Power Inc (SPI) marked this year’s environment month celebration with a mangrove growing activity in El Salvador and Gitagum, Misamis Oriental. Steag has an on-going 16 hectare mangrove rehabilitation and development project in various parts of Misamis Oriental as part of its continuing Environmental Conservation (ECo) Program. On a regular basis, Steag mobilizes its employees to participate in community-based environmental conservation activities to enhance awareness and deepen appreciation on the importance of personal and collective action in protecting Mother Earth.

DAVAO City - Declining food and water supply, pollution and worsening poverty are possible effects of converting agricultural land in Paquibato to oil palm expansion, an environment group says. The Panalipdan (Defend) Southern Mindanao

issued a statement urging the local officials especially Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to look “at the perils” of oil palm plantations being eyed by Malaysian and Thailand companies in Paquibato District. “(We) urge the Local

as a result of climate change, storms are becoming more frequent, and have grown stronger. To be safe, according to Enriquez, residents along

coastal and low-lying areas should either “move to higher ground, build second floors if they refuse to evacuate, and plant mangroves

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Climate change may soon put Zambo underwater - PAGASA By Dominic Ilagan Sanchez

ZAMBOANGA City - The city’s coastal barangays are in danger of being submerged underwater due to

climate change, according to Chief Meteorological Officer Maribel Enriquez of the Philippine Atmo-

spheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA). “Our biggest concern is sea level rise in Zamboanga and communities here may

be completely washed out,” Enriquez said. “Even a one-meter rise in sea level is threatening,” Enriquez added. Enriquez explained that

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MUST poised to become USTP By Jorie C. Valcorza

CAGAYAN de Oro City - After successfully elevating the then Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC) to the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST), the Committee on Higher Education and Technical Education in Congress is now mulling the passage of a bill which proposes the conversion of the institution as the University of Science and Technology

in the Philippines (USTP). In his visit during the inaugural ceremony of the university’s eight-storey Engineering C omplex, Committee Chairperson Congressman Roman T. Romulo said this bill, together with the proposed establishment of a maritime school in Mindanao is now on its third reading in Congress and is hoped to be passed before the year ends. “This is Cagayan de Oro City and Mindanao’s fair share from the national

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Education (CHED) and MUST Board of Regents. In her message during the launch, Licuanan reminded the State University and College (SUC) to

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Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano talks with tribal datus about Capitol programs for the indigenous peoples (IPs) in the province during a royal Higaonon tribal wedding last week at Mt. Sioan, Gingoog City. The Governor vows to support undertakings of IPs as his administration values and respects historical ties. capitol photo

NCCA, CDO to draft cultural development plan By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat of Philippine Information Agency

CAGAYAN de Oro City The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through its Taoid Heritage Program partnered with the city government of Cagayan de Oro to draft a Cultural Development Plan to enhance and develop the cultural heritage here. Rev. Fr. Harold Rentoria, OSA, Commissioner, Subcommission on Cultural Heritage (SCH) and Head, National Committee on Archives of NCCCA, during the opening of the program here on June 20 said that their mandate is to protect and conserve cultural heritage. Through partnership with the city, they will be able to identify cultural icons and preserve the cultural heritage of the city and promote it not only in the Philippines but international arena as

well. He emphasized the importance of tourism. He said that the cultural icon identified could be part of the tourism package of the city. “Promoting also means preserving what we have,” he said. NCCA will also do cultural mapping with all stakeholders in the city specifically the members of different culture and arts group to identify cultural icons in the city. He also commended the city for having a City Archives, a first in Northern Mindanao. Finally, NCCA and the city government through Mayor Oscar Moreno signed a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of the Taoid Heritage

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), provincial government of Misamis Oriental and the local government of Jasaan town sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the restoration and preservation of the centennial Immaculate Concepcion Church that is declared a National Cultural Heritage on June 19 through the Taoid Heritage Program of NCCA. (JMORucat/ PIA 10)

Program in the city. Taoid is an Ilocano word for “inheritance” or “mana.” The word has been adopted by NCCA as the official name of the yearlong heritage program conceptualized,

implemented and overseen by the Subcommission for Cultural Heritage (SCH) to emphasize the importance of bequeathing culture and tradition to succeeding generations.

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SITE SURVEY - A workaholic public servant Engr. Ali L. Sumandar, Municiapl Mayor of Piagapo, scorts Mujiv S. Hataman, ARMM Governor, during the site survey of P70 million on-going construction of road connecting SaguiaranPiagapo last June 15, 2014 at Municipality of Piagapo, Lanao del Sur during first municipal visit of Hataman last June 15, 2014.. The project is a priority of ARMM administration through the effort of Gov. Mamintal A. Adiong.

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The consultative meeting of ARMM administratioN – 35 town mayors of Lanao del Sur were disclosed issues against Lasureco and recommended to power firm the massive reconnection of line to consumer in every municipality and all over Lanao del Sur province in general.”We are now in darkness as we celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadhan” an official says during the consultative deliberation of the consultative meeting, at the governor conference office, Provincial Capitol Lanao del Sur. From left - Hon. Haroun Alrashid Alonto Lucman jr. - ARMM Regional Vice Governor, Hon Mujiv S. Hataman - ARMM Regional Governor, Hon. Mamintal “Bombit” A. Adiong - Lanao del Sur Governor, Hon. Zia A. Alonto, Lanao del Sur, ARMM legislative member assemblyman. (Photos by Sony V. Sudaria, ARMM Bureau)

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Marawi City- Piagapo Lanao del Sur Mayor Engr. Ali L. Sumandar, with Lanao del Sur town mayors wants massive reconnection of electricity in the province as the forthcoming of Holy Month of Ramadhan Celebration the whole province to be lighted this mayors stated during the consultative meeting last June 15, 2014 at the governor conference office at the Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Sur. Aside from the request of town mayors a Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge ordered top officials of Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (Lasureco) to reconnect the electricity of at least 35 towns in Lanao del Norte. Judge Wenida B.M. Papandayan of the 12th Judicial Region cited the nature of the case as follows: • This is an (original) action and or petition for Mandamus under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure as amended, to compel respondent Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative or “Lasureco” for brevity to perform a ministerial duty as public servant and more particularly to reconnect petitioner’s electricity or electrical services in their respective municipalities and or every qualified constituents, consumers and residents that were unlawfully and illegally disconnected; an act which the law specifically enjoins as a duty resulting from office, trust or station that petitioners are lawfully entitled, and there is no plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law. • This petition likewise seeks to order respondent Ashary P. Maongco, acting general manager, and his co-respondent Junaid Lao to cease and desist from further disconnecting the electrical services of the petitioners; to install individual meter or petering in every consumer’s residence or house residing in petitioner’s municipalities; to serve petitioners statement of bills and to act promptly on complaints of brownouts which rights are clearly granted in favor of the petitioners under existing laws, rules and regulations specifically the “Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers promulgated in compliance with Sec. 41 of R.A. No. 9136 or the EPIRA. • Petitioners has (sic) clear, legal and certain rights defined by law and enforceable by writ sought in the above entitled case while respondents are left without discretion but to perform a duty arising under condition admitted or proved to exist and imposed by law. See sumandar, page 9

“Piagapo... Moving Forward”

HAPPY 55TH Founding Aniversary of Lanao Del Sur and Holy Month of Ramadhan Celebration Municipality of Piagapo Complex Bubo, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur

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Another first for Cagayan de Oro:

Seda Centrio’s Fine Dining Experience The City of Golden Friendship has a good number of fine hotels but trust its leading Urban Lifestyle Hotel to break ground in yet another avenue. Come today, 28 June 2014, Seda Centrio unveils its “Fine Dining Experience” at the iconic Misto Club Dining starting at 7 o’clock in the evening. “The Seda Centrio Fine Dining Experience will allow guests to get up close and personal with a chef’s table,” said Dean Manalo, Seda Centrio’s young and amiable Executive Chef. “A chef’s table is usually located in the kitchen of a restaurant, reserved for VIPs and special guests. Patrons are served a themed tasting menu prepared and served by the head chef. It strikes the perfect balance between a hidden enclave for private parties, and the chance for guests to participate in one of the most highly regarded kitchens in the city.” But Seda Centrio’s Chef’s Table promises an extraordinary sensory experience for dining habitués, and offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a culinary journey of unforgettable sights tastes and smells personally hosted by the executive chef. “Our Chef’s Table is dedicated to providing the best food that not only looks good but tastes great,” said Chef Dean. “The Seda Fine Dining Experience brings diners to the heretofore sacrosanct inner sanctum of the Chef’s Table where they can enjoy a special multi-course tasting dinner with an option for wine pairing

“We will also offer diners optional wine pairing of specially selected wines they can choose from to go with their meal,” he adds. Not the least, dinners will have a choice of their Ending Pleasure from either Peach Mango Jubilee or Freshly Baked Pudding a la monde. “For the dessert course, I will join the group at their private table for a discussion of the evening’s meal, answer questions, and share culinary secrets behind each course’s extraordinary taste,” Chef Dean said. “Guests would also enjoy a complimentary photo taken at the private table with the chef.” The Seda Centrio Fine Dining Experience can be reserved for a minimum of 10 and maximum of 25 Chef Dean Manalo prepares a Chef’s Table for the Tia Family dinners. For reservations, please call in the dining room for only PhP 999 Sweet Pea Soup or Nutritious Cream (088) 323-8888 today or book directly Soup spiced with Cinnamon and with the front desk. nett per person.” While the Seda Centrio Fine Saturday evening begins with Nutmeg. Chef Dean d’ personally welcoming This would be followed by either Dining Experience is scheduled to the guests to their special table at Red Beet and Apple Salad, or Tossed Misto’s Fine Dining Section where in Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped he previews the details of the menu with feta cheese and walnuts. “As each course comes up, I will for the evening. The multi-course menu is specially explain in detail its special features, created by Chef Dean, who will be how it is prepared and tasting sugon hand to introduce each menu gestions,” Chef Dean said. with multisensory theatre such as The Main Entrée includes Prawn demonstrating the effect smell has Thermidor, Baked Shrimps in Mornay on taste, discuss the philosophy and Sauce, accompanied by grilled vegetables and rice timbale, or Rolled preparation of the meal. For the inaugural Fine Dining U.S. Beef Tenderloin in Burgundy Menu, diners can choose from either Sauce, accompanied by Mashed Roasted Pumpkin Cinnamon Soup, Potato and Vegetables. Starter 1

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be held only once a month, private parties can book a Chef’s Table at any date depending on Chef Dean’s availability.

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To help promote public welfare and ensure national food security a lawmaker insists that rice and corn hoarding and profiteering during calamities or emergencies should be declared crimes of economic sabotage. It is high-time that this unscrupulous practice of rice and corn hoarding and profiteering be criminalized because it further aggravate the destitute situations of the victims in calamity-stricken areas. HB 4617, entitled “An Act considering rice and corn hoarding and profiteering during or on the occasion of any calamity or emergency declared as such by the President as equivalent to economic sabotage, partly amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7581, otherwise known as The Price Act, and for other purposes,” has been referred to the Congressional Committee of Justice for proper action. It is ironic that while our country largely produces rice and corn, we resort to importation to adequately meet the national requirement for these staple products.

The insufficient production of rice and corn in the country is further exacerbated by illegal activities of some unscrupulous traders and dealers engage in hoarding to manipulate market prices at the expense of public economic welfare. On the matter of stock inventory, HB 4617 provides “...that in the case of rice or corn, a p er s on’s usual inventory thereof shall be reckoned from the month immediately preceding before the discovery of the stocks irrespective of the date/time he started his business. On the other hand, there is prima facie evidence of profiteering whenever a basic necessity or prime commodity being sold: a) has no price tag; b) is misrepresented as to its weight or measurement; c) is adulterated or diluted or mixed with lower quality in the case of rice or corn; or (d) whenever a person raises the price of any basic necessity or prime commodity he sells or offers for sale to the general public by more than 10% of its price in the immediately

preceding month. On the matter of penalties, HB 4617 provides “... that the acts of rice and corn hoarding or profiteering shall be punishable by imprisonment for a period of not less than ten (10) years nor more than twenty (20) years and a fine not less than P100,000.00 nor more than P500,000.00;” Criminalizing it as economic sabotage is the ultimate punishment when the acts of rice or corn hoarding and profiteering are committed during or on the occasion of any calamity, disaster or any emergency declared as such by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. The measure adds that they shall be deemed equivalent to economic sabotage and punishable by reclusion perpetua; provided, finally that when the offender is a juridical person, criminal liability shall attach to its president, chief operating officer or manager. Once it becomes a law, , hoarded rice and corn stocks shall be confiscated and forfeited in favor of the government. It should be. With the proposal,

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Anti-Rice or Corn Hoarding and Profiteering Task Force should be organized in every province, city and municipality, whose task would be to monitor the inventory level of all rice or corn mills, warehouses and stock-houses and determine their respective monthly stocks of rice or corn. The Bill provides that an inventory report of any or every monitoring activity shall be rendered by the Task Force to the implementing agency concerned, the NFA in this case, not later than 10 days from conclusion of monitoring/ inspection activity. Now grains businessmen should be forwarned that refusal to allow the Task Force or its duly authorized representatives to conduct monitoring activity in these establishments shall be prima facie evidence of the act of rice or corn hoarding and profiteering being perpetrated thereat according to the proposed measure. This measure would surely boost the economic impacts of sustainable production of rice and corn in the country.

Who is guilty in Pork Barrel scam?

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst Think a minute… Some young children were asked this question: “What is a conscience?” A 6-year-old boy said he thought it was “the bad feeling you get when you kick girls and puppies.” A 9-year-old said your conscience is “a voice inside that says ‘No’ when you want to beat up your little brother.” A guy was giving his friend advice on how to make a decision. He said: “You’ve got to follow your conscience. It’s like the little man inside you telling you what’s right and wrong. Just do whatever your little man tells you to do.” His friend answered: “No, that won’t work for me. My little man’s an idiot!” It’s like the popular song about a person who’s committing adultery that says: “How can this love be so wrong if it feels so right? If lovin’ you is wrong, I don’t want to be right!” Our feelings and conscience are NOT always a good guide to show us what’s right and wrong. Since everyone one of us has the tendency to be self-centered in one way or another, we’ve damaged and confused our conscience. So we often tell ourselves that certain wrong things are right so we won’t feel guilty about doing them. A person can be very wrong even though he doesn’t feel wrong or guilty. For example: Adolph Hitler had 6 million Jews tortured and

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Rice and corn hoarding is economic sabotage

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murdered just because of their race! But he did not show any guilt for all the evil he did. Does that mean he was not guilty of all those wrongs, just because he didn’t feel guilty? Of course not! You and I can tell a small lie, cheat on our taxes, school exams or customs duty, or get away with a little stealing. But that does not mean it’s right, or that we will never be caught and punished. The fact is we’re still guilty of doing those wrong things, even if everybody else is doing it. So because we cannot depend on our conscience or feelings every time, we need Jesus Christ to be our guide Who can clearly show us what’s right and wrong every day. Today, even though you have not felt very guilty, you now understand that you are guilty of living your own way. You know that you’ve done wrong things: wrong thoughts, words, and actions. Maybe they were even things you thought were not wrong because many other people do them. Yet the good news is Jesus Christ will still forgive you and start changing your life if you let Him. So why not ask Him to take full control of your life and help you start living His way every day? It’s the way you can finally have real peace in your conscience, and the satisfaction of living the right, successful way. Just Think a Minute …

When Sen. Bong Revilla was arrested in connection with his alleged participation in the pork barrel scam, he declared openly, he is not guilty of the crime charged. Then comes the First Lady of the scam, Janet Napoles who was also arrested and said she is not guilty. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada followed them and declared too he is not guilty of such crime. The same thing with Sen. Johny Ponce Enrile who likewise is not involved in any irregularities of the pork barrel. They all swore innocence and defended honor and integrity in their persons. Since all the accused denied their guilt over the case, who is guilty then? I supposed these cases are not difficult to prove because

Special Gospel of the day: Luke6:12-16(June28, 2014-Saturday). Luke 6:12-16-And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, And Judas

The Striker Ben Emata Jr. they covered by documentary evidence. The amount of money involved cannot just be handed to people without supporting papers that needed signatures. And granting for the same of argument that there was no vouchers or receipts signed, these funds could not be hidden in homes or anywhere in the garage or cars. The amounts are so big it has to be brought to the nearest banks for safekeeping. I cannot believe any

of them will just hide this money under their pillow or elsewhere in their homes. It surely would not be easy to hide this kind of money. If I am to receive this amount, right away I will proceed to the bank and if I could procure the services of police escorts with serene, I would do that. Such amounts will invite the senses of the robbers, the kidnapper or any criminal for that matter. The bank robbers will fight it out who

Silence Word on fire Bro. Edcel L. Closas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor: This gospel reminds us that before doing something, we must pray first to our God for further guidance and enlightenment. There are many instances of our lives that we failed

in our decisions since we never consulted God in doing such thing. Jesus talked first God before choosing His Disciples and this was a life of solitude of Jesus Christ. This was the encouragement of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI that each Christian must have

among them would do the job. Imagine millions of pesos in cold cash inside a big bag is a big prize for professional robbers. I supposed when these funds where passed from one hand to the other, they did it with utmost discreet and secrecy to avoid being noticed by the crooks. And now that the tough guys in the senate are detained in jail, I urge the government to arrest the rest of the suspects. According to reports, there are more than one hundred senators, congressmen and top government officials involved in this scheme. They should be arrested now so that formal trial could begin. It is not like those days during martial See scam, page 9

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- The achievements of various Mindanao business leaders and entrepreneurs need to be recognized, not only by government institutions and social awards bodies but from the media as well. - BusinessWeek Mindanao as a forerunner of information on the various business leadership and entrepreneurial strides of Mindanaoans deems it as a part of its social responsibility to trumpet such achievements for others to emulate and thus propel a Mindanaoan consciousness in every economic and business stakeholder, whether small or great, the responsibility to help Mindanao achieve sustainable development of its economy.

MISSION & VISION OF THE AWARDS

The holding of BWM Awards annually would serve as catalyst for a continued and concerted effort of business leaders and entrepreneurs to seek greater heights and strive for success in the noble mission of propelling Mindanao and its people towards full economic growth and sustainable development.

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DENR marks one year since PHL led global wave of ivory crushes The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development

he Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on June 21 vowed a more aggressive action against poaching and smuggling of wildlife resources as it marked one year since the Philippines destroyed its stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks in support of global efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade. DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said the country will continue to work closely with the international community to ensure that perpetrators of serious wildlife crimes face a more formidable and coordinated response. “Exactly one year ago, or on June 21, 2013, the Philippines crushed several tons of seized

ivory that led other countries like the United States and China to follow suit,” Paje said. “We’re proud to have started a global wave of public ivory disposals which send a very powerful signal that governments will not tolerate illegal wildlife trade,” he added. In June last year, the Philippines became the first nonAfrican country to destroy its massive ivory stocks when it crushed five tons of smuggled elephant tusks. The US followed suit in November when it pulverized a six-ton pile of contraband ivory in Colorado. Immediately after the destruction of the country’s ivory stockpile, the DENR organized

the inter-agency Philippine Operations Group on Ivory (POGI) to ensure that ivory smuggling into the country is properly investigated and wildlife criminals are brought to justice. The Philippine initiative was commended by former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the United Nations Environment Programme. Last January, the Chinese government destroyed over six tons of elephant tusks and ivory products – a move that has been seen as crucial in the global fight against the illegal trade since China is considered as the largest market for ivory in the world. A month later, France crushed more than two tons of seized

ivory, making it the first European country to publicly destroy illicit ivory stocks. Paje said the confiscation and destruction of illegally traded ivory would “encourage other nations to crack down on the trade while discouraging smugglers and poachers with the knowledge that the market is shrinking for them.” The environment chief said that destroying seized ivory also helps educate the public about the criminal aspect of the trade, from illegally obtaining the raw material through poaching, to purchasing ivory-made products. Around 22,000 African elephants were killed illegally for their ivory in 2012, according

to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which warned that elephant poaching “could soon lead to local extinctions if the present killing rates continue.” In 1989, a worldwide ban on ivory trade was approved by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), an international treaty developed in 1973 to regulate commercial trade in certain wildlife species, including the critically endangered elephants. Although not a major market for ivory like China, the Philippines is one of the main transit points for the so-called “white gold.”(www.denr.gov.ph)

DA to produce ‘unsinkable’ fishing boats

rescued buzzard - This rescued common buzzard

from Quirino, Ilocos Sur has improved its condition and ready to be freed. The bird was turned over by Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan to the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau of the DENR Cordillera several weeks ago where it was taken cared off at the PAWB animal shelter in Loakan Road in Baguio City. ( Redjie Cawis- PIA CAR)

CLENRO asked to look into landfill situation CAGAYAN de Oro City - Councilor Dante B. Pajo, chair of the City Council committee on health and sanitation, apologizes to Kagayanons living near the city’s landfill for the irritating and foul smell emitted from the area. The councilor assures the public that his committee already asked City Local Environment and Natural Resources Officer- In-charge Mr.Edwin Dael to address the problem the soonest. “ Akong gisugyot ang paggamit ug mga chemicals nga ma spray ngadto sa nagtapok nga basura, isip temporary nga solution sa baho. Kini sa tinguha aron maminusan o mawagtang ba hinoon ang kabaho sa atong basurahan,” Councilor Pajo told The Power. Councilor Pajo explained that the recent heavy downpours made the area slippery and difficult for the dumptrucks to unload the wastes materials at the designated area. “Dugay usab ang pagka uga sa mga basura tungod sa sigeng pag-ulan,” Pajo said. “Tinood nga makadaut sa panglawas ang sobrang baho gikan sa basura, busa angayan gayud nga tutukan kini nga problema ug hatagan sa daling kasulbaran,” Pajo added. Meanwhile, Councilor Pajo is reminding Kagay-anons to observe proper waste disposal and adopt waste segregation at source formula. “Ang pag- segregate sa mga klase sa basura dako og ikatabang sa pagsulbad usab sa problema sa atong basura. Kini usab nga pamaagi mahimong makinitaan pa sa uban nga nag kinahanglan,” Councilor Pajo added. (ELB)

Nearly 5,000 “unsinkable,” tree-friendly and durable fishing boats made of fiberglass are expected to be produced in the next 100 days by the Department of Agriculture. Tagged as “Bangkang Pinoy,”, these boats will distributed by the Department of Agriculture before the end of the year as part of the government’s “buildback better” strategy to help Yolanda-affected communities quickly and strongly recover, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala announced on Monday. “We are confident that with these new fishing boats, we are not only addressing the safety of our fishermen, but we can be assured of an increase in their productivity,” Alcala told reporters during the launching of the Bangkang Pinoy of the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) at the Manila Yacht Club in Manila Bay area. In an official statement, the DA reported that the new fiberglass boats are designed to stay afloat through rough seas and keep fishermen safer during adverse weather conditions such as typhoons. Fiberglass boats are also cost-efficient as they are sturdier and last longer than wooden boats, DABFAR said in earlier media releases. “Just like the Filipino spirit in times of catastrophes and great hardships, this boat is unsinkable,” said Alcala. “And with proper maintenance, Bangkang Pinoy could last up to 20 years. Given that it usually take one tree to build one wooden banca, imagine the number of trees that will saved and possible environmental consequences that will be avoided.” Bangkang Pinoy comes

Unsinkable Bangkang Pinoy - Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Asis Perez watch the unsinkable fiberglass Bangkang Pinoy put to test during its launching at the Manila Yacht Club on Monday (June 23, 2014). The boat which was filled with water while boarded by volunteers, remains afloat and stable even without the outrigger or “katig.” DABFAR’s Bangkang Pinoy is part of the government’s AHON! Rehabilitation Initiative, which aims to provide fishing communities stronger and safer boats following the havoc brought by super typhoon Yolanda in November 2013. The agency have started the construction of 5,000 units fishing boats, and is set to train residents of fishing villages nationwide to mold boats out of fiber glass materials. (PNA photo courtesy of DA)LAM/gsc

in two versions: a 20-footer unit valued at around P42, 000, and a 35-footer version worth around P65,000. Value includes costs of labor, motor engine and other accessories. The Agriculture chief personally witnessed a demonstration led by DA-BFAR Director Asis Perez showing the versatility of the fiberglass boat. One boat was filled in with water and boarded by 10 volunteers and stayed buoyant despite the load. Alcala and Perez also rode one of the five newly acquired 30-footer multimission boats that will help strengthen the agency’s capacity in conducting sea patrol operations for more efficient fisheries regulatory activities and quick response to disasters. Perez said DA-BFAR will acquire 70 units of the

multi-mission boats to be deployed within the year. The launch also coincided with DA’s 116th anniversary celebration, being one of the first government offices to be established after the country’s independence from Spanish rule. “As we commemorate the 116th years of the Department’s existence, it is only fitting to mark it through initiatives such as this, which demonstrates DA’s unswerving commitment to serve,” Alcala said. An initial batch of 45 DA-BFAR personnel from Yolanda-stricken regions in the Visayas as well as Palawan has completed last month their 30-day training on fiberglass boat-building at the National Marine Fisheries Development Centerin Sangley Point, Cavite. Chemical manufacturer

Polymer Products Philippines, Inc. supplied the materials for the training and sent experts to provide technical assistance. “By making the technology available to the fisheries sector, more fisherfolk would have the option as well as the ability to build better fishing boats for themselves,” Dir. Perez said. Bangkang Pinoy forms part of the AHON! Rehabilitation Initiative that targets to build more than 30,000 fishing boats for Yolandahit municipal fisherfolk in Mimaropa, Central and Eastern Visayas. Latest available data from DA-BFAR showed that seven months after its launching, AHON! successfully covered 1,098 coastal barangays in 102 municipalities and built 26,165 fishing boats or 87% of the targeted units. (DA-OSEC)

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f i led cha rges aga i nst Maongco for mandamus, from page 3 certiorari, prohibition and Earlier, at least 35 town injunction with damages mayors in Lanao del Sur before the RTC in Marawi City against Ashary P. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation Maongco, the acting genand Communications eral manager of Lanao del LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Sur Electric Cooperative Region X, Cagayan de Oro City (Lasureco), ANG GAEID, ALEX VELASCO CaseNo;2014-10-1166 The cases stemmed Applicant/s from the alleged order of NOTICE OF HEARING Maongco to cut down the APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request electricity of 35 towns in authority For issuance of certificate of public Lanao del Sur due to the convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City and alleged nonpayment of from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa electric bills. with the use of Five (5)unit/s. In her affidavit of com This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at plaint, Mayor Edna O. this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) Benito of Balabagan said shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish she and her constituents said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general are religiously pay ing circulation in Mindanao Island. their electric bills under Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their Lasureco-imposed “pawritten opposition with supporting document, kyaw system” without the unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ benefit of official receipts their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE issued by Lasureco. SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING “We have religiously SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. paid our monthly bills de WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANspite the fact that we have DANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 27th day of June,2014. daily frequent brownouts; that since the May 13, 2013 SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. or immediately thereafter, Hearing Officer we are surprised that Lasureco disconnected our MS: June 28, 2014 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

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

LUZMINDA G. MICABALO Case No; 2014-10-1164 Applicant/s

ABEJUELA B. SANTOS, JR. Case No; 2014-10-1163 Applicants 2009-10-359

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of Substitution of acertificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line;Camp Evangelista to Cogon Market –Limkitkai Center (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of One (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Iponan Highway (all in Cagayan de Oro City) and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: June 28, 2014

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

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Case No; 2014-10-1147

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City PEDRO NALUGON –Vendor Case No; 2014-10-1146 JULITO N. PULGO - Vendee 2009-10-1326

NOTICE OF HEARING

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 ;Kisolon to Valencia City –Don Carlos via Lantapan (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Byena Oro (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)units This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: June 28, 2014

electricity without written notice or prior warning,” said Benito in her affidavit of complaint. She also said that she demanded to Lasureco and Maongco to install electric meter and issue official receipts for their paid bills––and improve its services especially the frequent brownouts but to no avail.

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law when criminal cases are tried by the Constabulary officers in absentia or when the accused are at-large. The way I look at it, all the accused are assured of confinement in jail for long long years because of the amount involved.

I would also suggest that public funds should be taken care more fully. The reason corruption, robbery or stealing within the government is committed so easily is because public funds are exposed so much. Public officials have easy access to these funds thus everyone is tempted to touch. I think

some officers think everyday how they can disburse cash legally without being noticed that the funds are actually channeled to the pockets of politicians and some private persons. Our system is lax in the matter of handling money and the corresponding disbursement thereof. (benemata@yahoo.com)

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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 JONATHAN A. LANGREO CaseNo;2014-10-1152 Applicant/s

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

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

CASE NO.2014-10-1151 2008-10-1994

CHRISTOPHER ERA BERNALES Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-1145

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

Case No; 2014-10-1132

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

Case No; 2014-10-1137

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

Case No; 2014-10-1138

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;Within Quezon, Bukidnon and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao 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 July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within Impasugong, Bukidnon 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 July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line; Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in the Island of Mindanao 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 July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;Kisolon to Kibawe and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;RBC; Pier –Cogon Market –LKKS Center –Agora and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Bonbon and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 28, 2014

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

RICHARD PALMARES Case No; 2014-10-1139 Applicant/s

SAILANY SALOMABAO -Appropriation Case No; 2014-10-1140 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line ;Valencia City to any point in Bukidnon with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 28, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JOAN CALIOPE JARALES LONGAKIT -Appropriation Case No; 2014-10-1141 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for appropriation to operate taxi airconditioned service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June,2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For appropriation to operate taxi airconditioned service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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

EMYROSE ESTIGOY Case No; 2014-10-1136 Applicant/s

MAGNUM EXPRESS Case No; 2014-10-1162 Applicant/s

MS: June 28, 2014

NOTICE OF HEARING

MS: June 28, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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

Case No; 2014 -10-1161

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 28, 2014

MS: June 28, 2014

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

INDAR ABDULCADER Case No; 2014-10-1142 Applicant/s

PATROCINIO ONGSANSOY Case No; 2014-10-1143 Applicant/s

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

Case No; 2014-10-1144

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate UV EXPRESS service on the line ;Iligan City to Laguindingan Mis. Or. and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate shuttle service on the line ;Magsaysay to Cagayan de Oro City and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate shuttle service on the line;Camiguin to any point in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: June 28, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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

Case No; 2014-10-1160

MS: June 28, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-1025

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROMEO L. SALIMBAGAT Case No; 2014-10-1153 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Appropriation to operate taxi airconditioned service on the line ;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate UV EXPRESS on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Laguindingan airport with the use of four (4)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of Substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;RBC;Pier to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City –Kisolon –Valencia City -Maramag and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity to certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro to Sta. Ana, Tagoloan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 3, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Iligan City Proper to Dalipuga and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 10, 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 27th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: June 28, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 28, 2014

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Safety....... from page 1

tors, supervisors, teachers and students must work together to ensure that chemicals are handled with precaution and care,” Paje said during the launch of the “Lead and Mercury Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Children” campaign by the DENR and the European Union (EU) held at Commonwealth Elementary School in Quezon City. Paje, along with EU Ambassador Guy Ledoux and Dr. Jocelyn Marcial of DepEdNational Capital Region and DepEd-NCR chief for elementary schools division Dr. Genia Santos, and representatives of environmental advocacy groups signed a “Solidarity Statement” enjoining stakeholders to work together toward the elimination of lead and mercury exposures in primary schools nationwide. He said that with the help of the EU’s SWITCH-Asia Programme, the Ecowaste Coalition and the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN), the government would be able strengthen the capacities of schools in the management of lead, mercury and other hazardous chemicals. POPs stands for persistent organic pollutants. The Solidarity Statement, he added, will help “promote greater inter-agency and multistakeholder support towards lead and mercury-safe school environments for Filipino children.” Paje noted that the investments being put in the effort are an expression of the Aquino Administration’s fervor to channel the gains in the country’s economy towards building generations of Filipinos “that are both physically healthy and intellectually vibrant.” “The true wealth of a nation can only be truly realized through a healthy and educated generation and citizenry,” said Paje. The environment chief expressed hope the undertaking would “inspire more schools to commit towards a safe and healthy environment for healthy and bright kids.” Commonwealth Elementary School was chosen as the venue for the campaign launch having been the regional champion in the primary school category of the DENR’s National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools in 2011 and 2013, and national champion in the same category for the Meralco Energy Leadership Awards. Lead and mercury are toxic heavy metals being regulated by the DENR. Exposure to these chemicals has been found to cause irreversible neurological damage among children, leading to a decrease in intelligence and an increase in violent behavior. The DENR had earlier issued chemical control orders (CCOs) for mercury and lead to limit, regulate, restrict and even prohibit their importation, distribution, use, manufacture and disposal. For his part EU Ambassador Ledoux complemented the government’s aggressiveness on the problem and described the recent CCO issuances to limit the use of the chemicals on consumers product as “a breakthrough” and “effective intervention.” He said that the “dangers of lead exposure in the Philippines are real,” citing an EU-sponsored study in 2013 which revealed that more than 60 percent of paint samples collected in various parts of the country were with “worryingly high concentrations.”

“The situation is wellknown and I would like to congratulate Secretary Paje for his rapid and effective intervention to address the issue. The recent chemical control order (issued) by the DENR to limit the use of lead in consumer products is a breakthrough,” said Ledoux. Despite its many uses as in mining, pulp and paper, dental amalgam, among others, mercury is extremely poisonous to humans. The human body quickly absorbs mercury through skin contact, ingestion or inhalation of mercury vapor. To help address mercury in lamp wastes, the DENR has developed guidelines in handling these wastes that are regulated hazardous waste under Republic Act (RA) No. 6969 or the Toxic Substances, and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act, and considered “special wastes” under RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Wastes from fluorescent lamps as well as other types of energy-efficient lighting contain mercury. Fluorescent lamps are among the most widely used electric light sources found not just in homes and workplaces but also in schools. Fluorescent lighting is energy efficient, using about one-fourth the energy required compared to incandescent bulbs. When disposed of improperly, fluorescent bulbs may release mercury into the air, water and land, posing significant threat to public health and the environment. In October last year, Paje represented the Philippine government in signing the Minamata Convention during the United Nations Conference on Mercury in Japan. The international treaty calls on all member states to regulate mercury and develop action plans to reduce and eventually phase out its use. As regards lead, the DENR has banned the use of lead and lead compounds in the manufacture of packaging for food and drink, toys, schools supplies, cosmetics, water pipes and other consumer products, and its use as fuel additive. Standards were set for the content of lead at 90 parts per million for locally produced paint, and the timeframe for the strict implementation of the standard from 2016 to 2019. By 2016, paints intended for architectural, decorative, household applications must comply with this lead content while paints for industrial applications must conform to the content standard by 2019. The DENR has also been pushing for a shift to lead-free production in the paint industry. Since lead is a toxic substance, the regulation covers not only the production process, but starts at the importation of the chemical to transport, recycling and even up to disposal of lead-containing wastes. When lead gets inside the body, the body confuses it with other essential nutrients and this gradual confusion can cause permanent damage to the health of both children and adults. Children six years and below can have learning disabilities while adults can have nerve disorders, high blood pressure and increased chance of illness for pregnant women affecting unborn babies, among others. (www.denr.gov.ph)

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Thursday (June 26) during the 6th Annual Clean Air

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Forum in Metro Manila. She made the call as latest available DENR data show despite advances in this agency’s nationwide campaign to clean up the air, more work must still be done to better improve the country’s air quality. WHO defines air pollution as “contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere.” Air pollution increases people’s risk for respiratory and heart disease, WHO noted. “Both short- and long-term exposure to air pollutants have been associated to health impacts,” WHO continued. “More severe impacts affect people who are already ill. Children, the elderly and poor people are more susceptible.” Data DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Asst. Dir. Eva Ocfemia presented during the forum showed nationwide level of total suspended particulates (TSPs) already dipped from 145 micrograms per normal cubic meter (ug/Ncm) in 2004 to 88 ug/Ncm last year, lower than the 90 ug/Ncm air quality guideline value for these pollutants in the air. DENR data showed the 118 ug/Ncm 2013 TSP level recorded in the country’s leading urban center Metro Manila still exceeded such guideline value, however, raising need for further air pollution-reducing action. Eleven of DENR’s 32 stations monitoring particulate matter 10 nationwide recorded in 2013 levels exceeding the 60 (ug/Ncm) guideline value for this air pollutant, the data also showed. “Most of the stations are along roadsides as we’re looking at the transport sector’s contribution to air pollution,” Ocfemia noted. Partial results of government’s 2012 national emission inventory showed mobile sources like vehicles accounted for 71 percent of air pollutants in the country. Area sources like construction sites and stationary sources like factories accounted for 19 percent and nine percent of such pollutants, respectively, the inventory also showed. Partnership for Clean Air, Inc. president Rene Pineda Jr. lauded DENR for seeking public feedback on its campaign for clean air. “It’s a good sign,” he said at the forum. He reiterated need for the public and private sectors to further partner against air pollution, saying this problem is multi-faceted. “We’d urge the constituency to believe that there’s no hard and fast rule in air quality management because the major sources of pollution, like mobile and stationary ones, are heavily imbued with social, political, cultural and economic factors,” he noted. Cleaning up and protecting the environment is everyone’sresponsibility, he said. In March 2014, WHO reported around seven million people died in 2012 from air pollution exposure. Such toll is more than double previous estimates and accounted for one in eight of total global deaths, noted WHO. WHO said such findings confirm air pollution is already the world’s largest single environmental health risk. “Reducing air pollution could save millions of lives,” WHO clarified, however. According to WHO, studies show reducing particulate matter pollution alone from

70 ug/Ncm to 20 ug/Ncm can cut air quality-related deaths by around 15 percent. “By reducing air pollution levels, we can help countries reduce the global burden of disease from respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer,” WHO also said. Citing Department of Health studies, DENR Sec. Ramon Paje earlier noted air pollution-related diseases are an economic burden costing the Philippines some PHP7 billionannually. Clean Air Asia Exec. Dir. Bjarne Pedersen also said in a number of Asian cities, air quality “is deteriorating or at levels that entail substantive health risks as well as substantial financial costs.” “A recent OECD report put a price tag of USD3.5 trillion a year in terms of the value of lives lost and ill health,” he said. Earlier, DENR-EMB identified several measures this agency targets implementing as soon as possible to enhance its anti-air pollution campaign. Among such measures are preparation of the draft DENRadministrative order for implementing the more stringent Euro 4 standards that define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles. DENR-EMB also plans designating more airsheds and respective governing boards. Airsheds are geographic areas with similar characteristics pertinent to air quality. Such characteristics include factors like climate, meteorology and topology that affect the interchange and diffusion of pollutants in the air. The way forward likewise includes installing additionalstate-of-the-art air quality monitoring stations in all key cities nationwide, DENR-EMB continued. “Such move will enable us to better assess and interpret data from such stations,” noted DENR-EMB Air Quality Management Section chief Jean Rosete. She noted correct interpretation of the data will help DENR-EMB develop more effective strategies to address air pollution. Ocfemia said DENR-EMB will continue implementing its existing clean air initiatives. Among such initiatives are conduct of anti-smoke belchingoperations, free garage emission tests and monitoring of industrial facilities nationwide. “We’re also in the process of finalizing the 2010-2012 National Air Quality Status Report,” she said. She noted the report’s release, possibly this year, can help increase public knowledge of and action on air pollution nationwide. (PNA)

Palm.....

from page 1 Government of Davao City to look also at the perils of foreign corporate-controlled palm oil plantations based on people’s experiences and not only the companies’ mere promises of economic development,” the group said. The group said Paquibato hosts an important water resource area for the city. “Paquibato is supposedly one of the important water resource base areas of the city while palm oil is not grown organically but dependent on chemical inputs which might pollute the local water resources in the uplands and affect the water supplies in the lowlands,” they said. Panalipdan said there could be a decline in rice and corn production as oil palm plantations expand by thousands of hectares.

“In fact, Davao City is one of the major rice importers in the country due to the continuous decline of 21% of local rice production since the expansion of pesticidesdependent monocrop farms in watershed areas,” they said. The statement also cited the experience of neighboring Southeast Asian country Malaysia. “In Sarawak, Malaysia, the people have experienced its negative impacts such as biodiversity loss, degradation of forest and watershed areas, unequal profit-sharing, poor working conditions, water pollution, and soil erosion and nutrient depletion.” The group also cited the experience in another region Agusan del Sur where the Malaysian government took over a government project in the 1980 and expanded into a 4,000-hectare oil palm plantation into the towns of Rosario and Bunawan. More than three decades have passed and farmers have suffered by shouldering costs and losing access to their land. “There is not much evidence to show that local communities benefited from the agribusiness ventures with foreign companies. In fact, poor working conditions, lack of health and other benefits, and low wages are prevalent in existing plantations which led to workers strikes such as in Malaysian-controlled Agusan Plantation, Inc. (API), Filipinas Palm Oil Plantation, Inc. (FPOPI), and AGUMILL in Agusan del Sur in November 2012,” they said. Panalipdan also cited that oil palm expansion in Opol, Misamis Oriental has led to violence with the killings of indigenous people leaders who resisted the plantation’s expansion, such as Gilbert Paborada in October 2012 and Rolen Langa in December 2013. These warnings however did not alter Duterte’s stand, as he issued a challenge to environment groups on his Sunday television program to come up with alternatives. “If you are smarter than I am, or you think you are a smart-alec, then show me a good alternative for this place,” he said. “There are no other proposals, because fundamentally you must accept the proposition the Philippines’ social base is agricultural endeavor,” he added. Duterte said the country’s only competitive chance in the globalization era is to compete agriculturally. Panalipdan said Duterte’s partnership with Asian companies for local development can only work “if the national government policies make sure that benefits accrue equally to the poor and marginalized masses and that the environmental sustainability will not be taken for granted.” Panalipdan raised doubts on the government’s agriculture program that has somehow failed to implement agrarian reform and support services to millions of farmers, and had relied on corporatecontrolled plantations. “There are obvious environmental, economic and social concerns that need to be addressed in relation to the existing and proposed palm oil plantations. Decades after corporate plantation expansions began, the question remains as to whether these will indeed deliver economic development as promised by the government. However, this is far from becoming a reality under an anti-people and anti-environment Aquino regime,” they said.

Jeneses... from page 1

Prevention Course will be held on September 20 to October 8, 2014. This program aims to increase potential interest in Japan, especially in Disaster Management and Prevention, using the branding COOL JAPAN, and to further deepen mutual understanding between the youth of Japan and the ASEAN-Oceanian region. NYC will be sending 35 youth delegates and 2 supervisors to the program. For more information on qualification, requirements, expenses, application guidelines, downloadable application forms and other inquiries, please visit www.nyc.gov.ph or the NYC Northeastern Mindanao Area Office at 3/F Solid Building, Velez-Mabini Streets, Cagayan de Oro City. You may also contact NYC at (088) 8575895 for more information and look for Evanesa Pasamba, Salma Jayne Tamano or Rizza Malou Vicente. (NYC10/PIA10)

Tree......

from page 1 conducted a simultaneous tree planting activity at their respective areas on June 25, 2014. Thousands of different tree species were planted in two regions. The objectives of it are to create awareness on the uniqueness and fragility of our ecosystem and biodiversity; to encourage the people to show concern about environmental protection and see these trees look like in the future; and improve landscape and aesthetics and adds tranquility to the surrounding areas. MGen Ricardo R Visaya, Commander, 4ID said, “Let this activity bind us to become one nation with a common goal which is to bring back the lost glory of our Mother Nature. Your Army is more than willing to support this kind of advocacy as we are the steward of our country’s territory and the protector of the people and environment.” Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It has been institutionalized to be observed every June 25 throughout the nation by planting trees and ornamental plants and other forms of relevant activities. The necessity to promote a healthier ecosystem for the people through the rehabilitation and re-greening of the environment was stressed in Proclamation No. 643. (4th Infantry (DIAMOND) Division, PA)

PAGASA....... from page 1

near the shoreline.” “Planting strong trees that have deep roots will lessen the impact of storm surges particularly because they would ease the rush of the water,” she pointed out. Climate change is a global phenomenon caused by the extensive emission of greenhouse gases such as coal and oil into the atmosphere. It has been attributed to be the cause of strange weather disturbances happening all around the globe. Enriquez asserted, “only a reduction of consumption of these fuels and lessening carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can save the world from the effects of climate change.” (FPG/DIS/PIA9-ZBST)

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