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ecades of painstaking efforts to conserve the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) seems to be paying off, but much more needs to be done to protect its fragile population.

PHILIPPINE EAGLE OWL. “Chico”, a Philippine Eagle Owl, can no longer fly in the wild and hunt, as it may have lost its predator instinct having become “too tame,” according to Dr. Miguel de Leon, the bird’s caretaker.. Roel Dahonog (right), acting chief of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division of DENR-10, is looking for kindhearted people who want to adopt the bird. The Philippine Eagle Owl, endemic to Mindanao and parts of the country, is severely threatened by lowland forest destruction. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

Binay, Legarda urge Filipinos to take role in saving environment

This was according to Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje, who urged the public to take part in the observance of the 16th Philippine Eagle Week on June 4-10. He said this year’s celebration calls for greater awareness on the importance of the charismatic and

MINING SEASON - Dry season is considered as the glory days for mining companies in Surigao del Norte because they can maximize production. Photo taken Wednesday afternoon (4 June 2014) at Barangay Cagdianao, Claver, Surigao del Norte, where the Platinum Group Metals Corporation is mining nickel ore to be shipped abroad. MindaNews photo by Roel Catoto

Bukidnon’s Blue Water Cave— A hidden paradise Binay

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Lawmakers on Thursday urged the Filipinos to do their part in saving the environment amid the threats of extreme weather disturbances brought by climate change. ”We, Filipinos, may be known to be resilient in the face of adversity, but with the changes around

us, we must be proactive in our fight to save the environment,” Senator Nancy Binay said as the country commemorates World Environment Day. Binay said practicing waste segregation, saving on electricity and water usage, and proper recycling See role, page 11

QUEZON, Bukidnon - For people who like to smell wood blossoms in the cool fresh mountain air while plunging in a gently flowing cool blue waters, or go caving (spelunking) this summer, Blue Water Cave is one perfect place to go. Quezon town mayor Gregorio Gue said the local government and Kiokong Climbing Society—a nonprofit group—developed the Kiokong EcoTourism project to oversee town visitors’ activities while trekking and spelunking especially during weekends. “Visitors should clean their own mess and keep back the trash with them to

preserve the cleanliness of the place,” he said. The hidden paradise of Southern Bukidnon A natural tourist attraction hidden in the country view of San Jose village in Quezon, Bukidnon, Blue Water Cave River flows underground in connecting caverns, which is blue in color all year round. The trail to the blue waters includes a scenic view of white rock cliff walls, where hikers and rock wall climbers pulled themselves up a steep rock face surrounded See cave, page 11

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Reef monitoring system deployed on three pilot sites The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) deployed on Friday (May 30) state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to determine the overall health and changing status of reefs on three pilot sites, and help improve the protection of all coral See reef, page 11

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Gov’t conducts regional confab on urbanization in Cag. de Oro By JASPER MARIE OBLINA-RUCAT of PIA-10

AGAYAN de Oro City The Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) under the Office of the President conducted here a Regional Consultation-Workshop on key issues and challenges of urbanization as input to the National Reports and Plans of Action in the United Nations (UN) - HABITAT Preparatory Committee Meeting on September this year in New York City. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. According to Cecilia S. Alba, Secretary General of HUDCC, the HABITAT III presents an opportunity for world leaders to discuss and chart new pathways in response to the challenges of urbanization and implementation of sustainable development goals. The Philippines, she said as a member state is preparing and gathering reports from all over the country including Visayas and Mindanao for this purpose. Six topics were discussed particularly Urban Demographic Issues and Challenges for a New Urban Agenda; Land and Urban

Planning; Environment and Urbanization; Urban Governance and Legislation; Urban Economy and Housing and Basic Services. In terms of demographics, Commission on Population (POPCOM) revealed that this year, estimated total population of the country is 98, 909, 981, making the Philippines the 12th most populated country in the world. Based on the overview of the Habitat II National Report and Plan of Action, Janet Cruz of HUDCC said that growth of urban population was dramatic from 1960 to 2000, five times from 8 million to 39 million. According to statistical report, currently with 46 million urban population, one in two persons can be said to live in the city. She said that the issue of urban sustainability is becoming prevalent in the country with an increasing urbanization with three or four persons living in the cities. The decision to go to urban areas should not be because of lack of opportunities in rural areas, there should be balanced development in the two areas, she explained. Meanwhile although the economy is growing robustly with Manufacturing having the highest growth rate of 10.5%, Cruz said that Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry and Hunting sector is the lowest with only 1.1% in 2013.

On the other hand, with Climate Change as the new normal today, Cruz further said that local governments should be prepared in adaptation and mitigation. She also said that in response the government has provided

green solutions as development priorities especially by its creation of the Climate Change Commission. In the workshop, it was agreed that local government units should be able to capacitate their com-

munities to be disasterresilient as lesson derived from Storm Surge ‘Yolanda’ in Visayas. There was also a suggestion to include more livelihood programs in the barangays and to fully

maximize LGU powers based on Local Code. And in terms of basic services, not only should the youth and the senior citizens be catered but also the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). (JMOR/PIA10)

Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano listens to residents of Brgy. Limonda in the municipality of Opol during the turn over of P500,000 worth of multi-purpose building on Tuesday, June 4. The Governor also gives 30 sacks of rice, five backpack sprayers, assorted herbicides and vegetable seedlings to residents. Brgy. Limonda is 30 kilometers away from the highway and is the farthest barangay in Opol. CAPITOL PHOTO

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITIZEN’S CHARTER - After seven years, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro finally crafted its Citizen’s Charter in compliance to Republic Act No. 9485 or Anti-Red Tape Act, a law which is aimed at curbing graft and corruption in government. City Mayor Oscar Moreno recently handed over copies of the Citizen’s Charter handbook to DILG regional director Rene Burdeos, Civil Service Commission regional director Adams Torres and City DILG director Jane Docallos during simple ceremonies at City Hall. City Hall officials and employees took service pledge and signed a commitment as a show of support to the implementation of the charter that features ‘simplified procedures’ in the delivery of frontline services offered by various departments and offices of the local government. Public Assistance and Feedback Desks are now strategically placed within City Hall premises, particularly at the lobbies of the Chief Executive House, JV Serina Building and New and Administrative Building, in order to assist the transacting public. (City Information Office)

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Northern Mindanao unite for World Environment Day By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat of PIA-10

AGAYAN de Oro City - Close to 1,000 participants from the region’s national government agencies (NGAs), civil society, the youth, educational and private institutions join in planting 5,000 mangrove propagules in barangay Taytay, El Salvador City Misamis Oriental to celebrate World Environment Day. Spearheaded by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DENR) with its partner the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the activity on June 5 started with a motorcade from Cagayan de Oro City to El Salvador City early in the morning, then proceeded to the mangrove site. DENR Regional Director Ruth Tawantawan through DENR Regional Technical Director for Land Management Services Paquito D. Melicor Jr is so thankful upon seeing the massive participants because they felt that they are not alone when it comes to protection of the environment. According to Director Tawantawan, the World Environment Day is the

most important day of the year because it is a worldwide awareness of shared responsibility of taking care of mother earth and all of us being agents of positive change. Climate change primary challenge Global warming is causing ocean levels to rise at an increasing rate. When global temperature rises, water expands and occupies more space. Ice melts which also contributes to rise of sea level. Further, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) studies reveal that global sea levels rose from 10 to 25cm over the last 100 years. As temperature heats up, extreme weather events, such as heat waves, floods, droughts, tropical cyclones, and hurricanes become more frequent and severe. Director Tawantawan said that our country has lost many lives because of super typhoon Yolanda in 2013. The disaster served as wake up call, not just for government to take action but the countrymen as well. She said that after ‘Yolan-

Mangrove Tree Planting Highlights Environment month celebration-DENR 10 Regional Technical Director Paquito Melicor, Jr. of the Land and

Management Service conveyed the message of DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Ruth Tawantawan during the mangrove planting in Taytay, El Salvador City, June 5, for the World Environment Day celebration. Tawantawan said in her message that our country has lost many lives because of super typhoon Yolanda in 2013. The disaster served as wake up call, not just for government to take action but the countrymen as well. (PIA 10)

da,’ Environment Secretary Ramon JP Paje declared restoration of mangroves and beach forest of 380km coastline in Eastern Visayas. According to the Secretary, mangroves protect coastal communities from future typhoons and storm surges and other extreme

weather events that may occur because it serves as buffer shielding the coastal areas. Aside from these, mangroves also provide nursery ground for fish, prawns and crabs, and support fisheries production in coastal waters. Meanwhile, originally,

Philippines has 500,000 mangrove hectares of mangroves forest, but due to coastal development, land conversion and reclamation, only 100,000 hectares mangrove forests or less are visible in the country today. One of this is Taytay, El Salvador mangrove area.

Further, Tawantawan said that the best way to protect coastal communities from storm surge is planting mangroves under the National Greening Program or NGP. National Greening Program National Greening Program or NGP is the country’s largest reforestation program which aims to reforest 1.5M hectares of denuded and degraded forest lands all over the country in a span of six years from 2011 to 2016. Objectives of NGP are to reduce poverty, promote food security, environmental stability, biodiversity conservation, enhanced climate change mitigation and adaptation. This endeavor will come to a reality with each individual help to make the program successful. She said that DENR, region 10, in cooperation with the People’s Organization, Indigenous People, Academe, local government units (LGU), other government agencies and stakeholders reforested 46,395 See unite, page 11

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Negligent Special Gospel of the day: Luke2:2735(June7, 2014-Saturday) Luke 2:27-35-And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed: In Ephesians 6:4-And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and “admonition” of the Lord. This is what the Parents of Jesus did to Jesus since they brought him to the temple. Supposed to be, all parents must do the same because this is the only way to nurture our children in spiritual life. Unfortunately, there are parents who are negligent to their responsibility towards their children. Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM-1188-3:30 PM - Sunday: #09284149490-09266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!

Police sell rifles to NPA rebels? I have been wondering for so long a time where the rebels get their continuous supply of high powered firearms and their corresponding ammunitions. To think that these items are very difficult to transport considering its heavy weight and size of boxes, makes me even wonder more how come, how is it possible to deliver and distribute these merchandises so easy, quiet and quick. And I supposed many people like me also expressed their astonishment and anger on the matter. If I have my way, people involved in this incredible foolishness should be thrown to the lake full of crocodiles and let them fight with bare hands. Now it is in the open. Now it is revealed that some top brass in the Philippine Police have been selling guns and bullets to the rebels. And now we know too why these rebels particularly the New Peoples Army just do not run out of these things. One AK-47 rifle is sold for P52,OOO.OO. And the Bangsamoro Islamic Liberation Front admitted

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Ben Emata Jr. buying their ammunitions from the Philippine Army. I really do not know what to do with these soldiers. We have so many laws but are too weak for this kind of crimes. They deserve to die but we do not have the death penalty. I hope these traitors of our government will not die laughing. I have never been so disgusted with our government ever, but this time my blood is dancing like an angry lion and ready to assault these traitors who released guns to the enemies. The war in the country against the rebels had been going on for so long, so many years, and so many lives lost in the side of the military, of the rebels and of the civilians. And truly it is surprising why our military cannot

finish off the dwindling number of rebels. They are better armed, better trained and better paid. Our military generals have been saying it is only a matter of years, of months and all these problems will be gone. This is just terrible. Our government is so dumb and these kind of stupidity has been going on for many years. This is high caliber treason, no parallel. In the language of the military, this is death. When I graduated from the Reserved Officers Training Course (ROTC) I developed a very high respect with the military. I look up the people higher my rank as honorable, discipline, straightforward, obedient, service-oriented and what have you. I almost entered the military service because

I was so engrossed by its training of love of country. My love for the military service even grew more when I learned that some of my superior officers in the ROTC joined the ranks. Some of them were sent to Jolo and surely they must be retired by now. What has happened in our midst is a great treachery. Maybe it is a part of the great corruption that enveloped our nation. As I had been saying before, there is hardly a place in our system where corruption is not existing. Many people even think such malady is part of life, part of our lifestyle, part of our government system and procedure. I suggested many times to restore the death penalty and make corruption a capital offense. In that way we can politely invite these crooks in the government to sit down on the electric chair to pay crime to society. For one thing this country can never be cleansed thoroughly without the participation of the general citizenry. (benemata@yahoo.com)

Passion brings prosperity Think a minute… There’s a best-selling book entitled, Do What You Love And The Money Will Follow. It explains that if you’re passionate and good at your job, then you will be happy and successful at your job. Passion is loving and believing something no matter how hard it is to get there. It’s like a powerful river that will make its way through no matter what. But first, you and I must choose work that we enjoy and are good at. And that’s not always easy. In fact, sometimes it takes a lot of courage to change jobs! Especially for those of us who were taught we should choose work that’s secure and pays well even if you hate it! After all, it’s only a job, right? The problem is

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst you spend so much of your life at work, so if you hate your job you’re going to hate much of your life! Most successful people have had to face this same fear of changing jobs. They just did it anyway. So ask yourself: “Do I want to spend the rest of my life at a job I’m not that good at? Or a job I don’t enjoy?” If you don’t, do you have the courage to change jobs so you can start doing

something you are good at and enjoy? Think…if you improve your skill and go all the way in training for that new job or career, could you become successful? Of course, if you have a family to take care of and provide for, then you must be very careful and responsible before you make this kind of big change. You should probably start slowly and carefully by first trying your new work a little on the

side or just part-time. Then if it goes well, you’ll have more experience and confidence to know you can support your family with this new kind of work. However, there’s one person who can help you know what you yourself are good at, and that’s the One Who made you. No one knows you better than your own Creator. He knows what He designed you to do well! So why not ask Jesus right now to forgive you for living your own way? Then ask Him to take full charge of your life and career. It’s not until you start living for Jesus His way that you will finally find your place in life, so you can start enjoying the satisfaction of real success. Just Think a Minute…

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Upland farmers revive denuded forestland in AgNor thru NGP “If we protect the forest, they will protect us”

By ERIC F. GALLEGO

BUTUAN City - The farmers in the upland Barangay of Aclan, in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte have over the years have either stood witness or participated in the wanton destruction of an abandoned forest lands formerly operated by the NALCO near them through the slash and burn farming to survive the harsh life. They gained some at first try but in the end however, they ended up poor and starving most of the time since they continued to be bound on the chains of poverty. Kainging farming has slowly destroyed the forest that made the vast protection forest area into almost barren and idle land for several years. DENR Caraga Regional Director Nonito M. Tamayo said “the chains that enslave these farmers for several years had been relieved through the National Greening Program ( NGP) ”. “These farmers who were among the more than 100 members of the DENR -assisted Aclan River Farmers Cooperative ( ARFAMCO) stand to benefit enough income from the Falcata Tree farm which they have laboriously cultivated since 2011. Director Tamayo said that from the earnings of the 32- hectare falcata tree plantation alone, the cooperative would earn at least P 30 million by 2017 when the plantation are fully matured. “We were partly relieved of our desperate condition after we participated in the NGP “” Norlito T. Sayson said as he looks back on those hard years of living . The program he said was introduced to them by an extension worker from the CENR Office in Nasipit in 2011. Sayson said that “once he had thought of giving up farming and shift to illegal logging to survive. But that mind set was completely changed. “The NGP program has encouraged us to pursue tree farming because of the

opportunities that we can earn more than enough than kaingin farming. He said that there were several livelihood projects that were implemented by the government in the past years but none of these program has met our specific needs than what the NGP had done us ,“ Ka Lito said. He said that for the succeeding years the members of the ARFAMCO had thought of reviving the 171 hectares - waste timberland in Kasunugan ,Alikpawan and Malapuwi destroyed through kaingin farming. The members strove to plant 85,000 indigenous seedlings at 500 seedlings per hectare over the period of three years to present with 80 to 85 percent seedling survival rate. These areas, aside from 35-hectares Falcata plantations included 196 hectare-protection forest planted with indigenous species in 2012 and 2013. “The CENRO had extended financial assistance to us for the maintenance expenses to ensure the healthy growth of the young seedlings”, Ka Lito said. ngp 4ngp 3 Among the indigenous seedlings the farmers have planted in the protection forest included the species of narra, talisay gubat, mahogany, Palawan cherry, aguho, bagras, bahai, malapapaya, binunga, lagnob, bunot-bunot, manga-manga, bintuko, ilang-ilang,alim, ituman , malapili and bayog. The so-called “climate change” did not dampen our hopes to continue the reforestation effort. According to Sayson, the members have been encouraged more to work to ensure the survival rate of 85 percent “ We replanted to replace those seedlings that have not survived from the high- humid weather condition and kept on watering the seedlings before the sunrise to sustain their growth” Sayson said. Their wives and kids and the women

have likewise pre- occupied themselves at the nursery to provide continuous seedling productions “. “ During these dry-months period, the farmer usually do site preparations and weeding and resume our planting activities in January when the seasonal rain comes” he said. The constant cutting of trees by poachers and slash and burn farming had reduced the once abundant forest on the 171-hectare timber land in Sitio TabonTabon in Barangay Aclan to be barren and unproductive over those years. ngp 6 It was further aggravated by the presence of migrating people from the lowlands during the late 90’s which put more pressure on the land formerly operated by the the Nasipit Lumber Company . The farmers in the area in those hard times were producing less crops in years of kainging farming owing to the highacidity of soil. Sayson said “ analysing the soil is far from their mind because of the high cost and proximity of the village from the city proper ”. Barangay Aclan is about 42 kilometers away from the city with bad road condition accessible through motorcycle and trucks that seldom passes by. ngp 7 “We were told the low production of crops was attributed to poor soil nutrients which were washed away by rain waters “Ka Lito said. The farmers has named that area “Kasunogan” because of constant smoke from burning woods from kaingin activities. “We never thought kaingin farming can make a land barren because nobody had taught us “he said. The smokes from burning woods have cleared up months after the NGP was implemented in the area. Nonetheless, the organization has formed a team of Bantay Gubat serving as foot patrol of-

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Mining workers rescue a juvenile Frigate bird in Agusan del Norte Butuan City – A worker at the mining field of SR Metals in Tubay, Agusan del Norte has turned-over a juvenile Frigate bird to the DENR authorities after they rescued the weak bird on a grassy area near the sea . “ The bird appeared to be exhausted and probably trying to regain strength from a long flight when the workers found it” says Roed Nakila , a casual worker of the mining company. “ We thought about ignoring it but on second thought our curiosity drove us to pick the exhausted bird up and took it for safekeeping” he said. “It’s was the first time I saw that kind of bird “Nakila said adding he too was attracted to keep the bird as pet. The juvenile frigate bird measures 94 centimeters with a wingspan of 198 centimeters . It weighs about 500 mining 1grams. The Frigate birds are a family of seabirds also known as frigate pelicans. It can be found breeding along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica particularly at the Corcovado

National Park. An adult Frigate birds measures 1 meter long with a 2.15 meter wingspan. The males have a red pouch that is inflated during the breeding season to attract a mate. Females are black, but have a white breast and lower neck sides, a brown band on the wings and a blue eye ring. They lack the ability to take off from water so they snatch prey from the ocean surface or beach using their long, hooked bills. Frigate birds are seasonally monogamous which means they only mate with one female per season. They also nest as a colony. They lay one or two white eggs. Both parents take turns feeding for the first three months but then only the mother feeds the young for another eight months. It takes so long to rear a chick that frigate birds cannot breed every year. It is typical to see young as big as their parents waiting to be fed. They put on a spectacular courtship display. Males sit in groups with their

throat sacs inflated, clattering their bills, waving their heads and quivering their wings. This is done to attract females flying overhead. Frigate birds are not classified as an endangered species but populations appear to be declining mainly due to human destruction of habitat for housing and resorts and disturbance in colonies. Introducing predators on islands and over-fishing are also potential problems. They spend days and nights on the air, with an average ground speed of 10 km/hour, covering 223 km before landing. DENR -13 Protected Area and Wildlife Chief Jaime Ubanos said the juvenile Frigate brought to them was found to be in good condition after it was examined at the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab at Barangay Taguibo, Butuan City . He said the bird will be placed at the Delta Discovery Park near the DENR Regional Office for proper caring until it is strong enough to fly back

to its original habitat. He said the public have been warned against treating wildlife species as pets and personal properties. DENR Secretary Ramon JP Paje said” the success of conservation efforts would depend on the way people perceive nature and using wildlife animals for “personal pleasure” defeats their important role in maintaining ecological balance and nature cycles. “While people may consider experiences with wildlife as part of their fondest memories, wildlife is not really meant for our enjoyment especially when extracted [from their habitat],” he said. Secretary Paje likewise has stressed that the DENR has intensified efforts to curb the illegal wildlife trade – which sources its contraband by smuggling usually threatened species for use as pets, food or alternative medicine – by tapping more partners in enforcing wildlife laws. ( DENR 13 RPAO News)

ficers to monitor the activities at the site and ward off kaingin near the NGP site. Director Tamayo has lauded the efforts of the group in protecting the growing trees in the area. “The farmers have discouraged slash and burn farming and neither they allow anybody to set fire near the planting site to protect the young seedlings” , Director Tamayo said. He said “ the government has invested some P 4 million on the rehabilitation of the denuded timber land in the area through the NGP yet at this stage we are witnessing a transformation of the ways of life of the farmers from poverty into a successful entrepreneurs in the days ahead “, Director Tamayo said. He said “this area was part of the 1,800 watershed project of the Southern Philippine Irrigation Sector in 2007 “. To date , the members of ARFAMCO are still hoping their application to be registered as a Community-Based Forest Management Agreement ( CBFMA) holder would be legally recognized since the NCIP has held pending the approval of the application of the cooperative. “ Nakita naming ang pagsira sa mga puno at parang napabayaan na ang parteng ito kung saan wala nang masyadong puno. Pagsisikapan naming maibalik muli at mapanatiling buhay ang mga puno na tutubo dito at kahit wala na kami ,ang mga anak at magiging anak namin ang makikinabang sa malinis na hangin sa mga darating na panahon” (“ We have witnessed the destruction of forest and neglect of man to restore the trees in the past. We will try to bring the forest back to this place so that even when we are gone, our children and their children shall reap fresh air” ) Ka Lito said. “If we protect the forest, they will protect us. “he said. ( with reports from Cristine P. Selanova and Richell P. Bongato, RPAO 13 Staff )

Ozamiz City deliberate on environmental ordinances for Labo River protection OZAMIZ City, Misamis Occidental - At least two ordinances are due for deliberation by the Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP), here, to address environmental issues and concerns of the Labo River in the city. These ordinances are the impositions of a total ban and of the strict regulations of quarry operations within the Labo River, after an audit on the situation of Labo River revealed that rampant illegal quarry operations both manual and mechanical have been going on within the whole stretch of the river. A consolidated report from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (DENR-MGB), Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO), City Engineers Office and the SP also reveal

that there are quarry operators conducting mechanical quarry operations in areas outside their concessions. Rampant quarrying in the area has posed imminent danger to the inhabitants in barangay Labo, near the river, due to massive landslide along the river banks, ViceMayor Nova Princess E. Parojinog-Echavez said. Meanwhile, Senior Specialist Teresa Digamon of MGB-Misamis Occidental said there are major portions of the Labo river banks that needed to be protected before it totally give in due to the strong floods. On the other hand, the DENR previously released seven (7) names of existing concessioners who had acquired permits from the Office of the Governor to operate at the Labo River. (CIO/RCA/PIA10Misamis Occidental)

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sat-sun, june 7-8, 2014 Editorial : mindanaostarbalita@gmail.com; rolando_sudaria2000@yahoo.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RANDEL M. ALE Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-956

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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 JULIUS M. DAHANG Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-950 2009-10-965

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City WILMA R. FERMILL - Vendor Case No; 2014-10-951 JOEL M. MAGDUA -Vendee 2009-10-1337

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

Case No; 2014-10-952 (2008-10-855)

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 Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Maramag via Lantapan (Bukidnon) and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June,2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Markt to Zayas/Landfill (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 June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience and amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line ;Kisolon to Valencia City –Malaybalay City via St. Peter (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of 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 the Province of 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 June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: June 7, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City DIONESIO YANEZ NO.2014-10-959 Applicant/s

CASE

MS: June 7, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-960

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;Lumbia to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of Substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Bugo/Puerto and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 11, 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 6th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RENATO OLANDRIA -Vendor NASRODING SALIC -Vendee

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Case No; 2014-10-955

Case No; 2014-10-949 2009-1265

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

BRYAN FLORES SALIOT, et al -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-957 RAUL M. CATANNYAG -Vendee 2009-10-1216

ARNEL A. ALFORQUE Case No; 2014-10-961 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper –Steeltown and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 11, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of 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;RBC;Macabalan –Pier to Agora Limkitkai Center –Velez (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 June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6TH day of June, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

NOTICE OF HEARING

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

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

LORIE SAPLOT/ DAMMY SAPLOT -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-932 ROEL OLARO SIMENE -Vendee 2010-10-384

JOSELITO BORLONGAN Case No; 2014-10-946 Applicant/s 2009-10-834

NOLI DOMINGO/BUKTRAMCO Case No; 2014-10-953 Applicant/s

JOSUE P. QUIAPAN/BUKTRAMCO Case No; 2014-10-954 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity to operate GT service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Talakag Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 11, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For approval substitution of certificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Kibawe –Kadingilan –Kalilangan via Roxas and as for cargoes 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 June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution of certificate of public convenience with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Kibawe Malaybalay City –Valencia City via Dagumbaan –Kalilangan and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate TAXI AIRCONDITIONED service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in the Region X With the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 11, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6TH day of June, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

MS: June 7, 2014

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

MS: June 7, 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 MITSCO Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-925

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JUDITH CABANEROS Case No; 2014-10-921 Applicant/s 2009-10-1005

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

Case No; 2014-10-964

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City FLORENTINO TINONHAY Case No; 2014-10-963 Applicant/s 2009-10-890

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;Cogon to Villa Verde, Balulang and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June,2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience as Taxi aircon on the line;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 June 19, 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 6TH day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience as PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Brgy. Bagong Silang and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 19,, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI AIRCONDITIONED service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For approval of substitution of certificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan City Proper to Tambo –Bayug (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Damulog via Malaybalay City- Valencia City and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: June 7, 2014

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MAFBEX 2014 and first-ever SIAL ASEAN serves up a winning recipe

AFBEX Events Management, a subsidiary of Worldbex Services International, the country’s leading exhibition and event organizer, concocts the most-awaited food event of the country each year, the Manila Food and Beverages Expo or MAFBEX that is slated to be held on June 11 to 13 from 10am to 6pm at the Philippine Trade Training Center and World Trade Center Metro Manila’s Tents A & B, alongside the South East Asian leg of Salon International de l’Alimentation - SIAL ASEAN at the main hall of World Trade Center Metro Manila.

The F&B Import and Export industry will reach a higher peak as SIAL ASEAN showcase food products from 20 different countries.

This June 11-13, industry personalities will flock the Philippines’ capital as SIAL ASEAN launches its very first expo.

Occupying a total of 25,000 sqm of exhibition area, MAFBEX along side with SIAL ASEAN, marks the biggest collaboration in the food exposition industry. Aiming on serving up a winning recipe for the F&B industry, MAFBEX and SIAL ASEAN, both of these renowned food exhibitors will try to cover all grounds and aspects in the food industry. MAFBEX which will cater to consumers looking for the best food choices will serve up scrumptious pocket activities and events over one another. Slated to be the tastiest instalment yet, the 8th MAFBEX will accommodate food enthusiasts who are looking to find unique smallscale goods for home and personal use, as well as those who are looking for large-scale goods for food-related businesses. Likewise, companies and food producers can expect business-to- consumer opportunities as bloggers, media personalities, and other industry professionals are expected to flock to the event in search of the latest interesting find. During the expo, guests can also take part in seminars from industry authorizes, live cooking demonstrations by only the best chefs, as well as a wide array of presentation for ethnic and exotic delicacies from all over the world, and not to mention, the flair cup and inter-school and professional contests to spice up the event

Venture into the world of b2b opportunities offered by SIAL ASEAN this June 11-13 at the World Trade Center Manila.

to a whole new level. On the other hand, SIAL ASEAN, themed as the “The first and only B2B Platform of the Philippine Food Industry,” will be bent on fostering trade and export relationships between participating businesses. During the three-day exposition, F&B professionals can look forward to a ripe and fruitful environment for business-tobusiness opportunities with fellow reputable professionals and companies. Suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters are guaranteed to capitalize on this event through mutually-beneficial networks. Furthermore, SIAL ASEAN will be expecting a number of 15,000 trade visitors from industries including café, restaurants, clubs, bars, catering and food service, central purchasing groups, distributors, importers, manufacturers, retailers, processors, groceries and wine merchants from all over the globe.

An event certainly not to be missed by foodies and F&B players alike, MAFBEX and SIAL ASEAN is ideal for food lovers looking to experience a one-of-a-kind food exposition where they can get a taste of the latest food innovations in the market and the opportunity to take part in an international food fare – giving them the access to a plethora of culinary wonders as they rub shoulders with the industry’s top chefs and food icons. With two culinary powerhouses coming

together for the biggest food event of the year, get ready to fill in both your stomach and mind as MAFBEX and SIAL SEAN showcases a wide array of food and beverage presentations. Don’t miss this chance to witness food history in the making, mark your calendars this June 11 to 13 at the World Trade Center Manila. For inquiries, contact Francois Baracena at (+632) 6569239, email info@sialasean. com or go to www.sialasean.com for more details.

Witness Manila’s best epicure selections. Co-located with SIAL ASEAN, exhibiting companies all up for grabs and yummy eats, MAFBEX is one complete food show to bite..

In-kitchen tutorials and demonstrations can be expected by food enthusiasts with the upcoming MAFBEX .

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iconic raptor, which is also known as “Haring Ibon” or king of birds. “Nurturing this unique heritage found only in this part of the world is a gift of the Filipino people to the global community,” Paje said. The environment chief said this year will be extraspecial because three new additions to the eagle’s population were recorded last December, providing a glimmer of hope for the national bird. He said the Regional Eagle Watch Teams in Regions 9 and 11 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) discovered one at the Mt. Apo Natural Park in Davao Oriental and reported the birth of two new eagles in Linay, Zamboanga del Norte and Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, respectively. “In the midst of the government efforts to restore our dwindling forests, the presence of these birds boosts our hope of achieving a thriving forest ecosystem and a constant reminder that wildlife can co-exist harmoniously with humans,” Paje pointed out. For her part, Director Theresa Mundita Lim of the DENR’s Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) lauded government partners whose efforts to help save the Philippine eagle from extinction has been encouraging. Lim said the most welcome surprise was the recent documentation of a family of three eagles at Mt. Mingan in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija by the Haribon Foundation after a sighting of a juvenile was first reported by a group of botanists in February 2014. She disclosed that a plan is being hatched by the DENR, the Haribon and the local government of Gabaldon to intensify the protection of Mt. Mingan in order to ensure the perpetuity of the eagles as well as the mountain’s bountiful streams that water the town’s farmlands. Lim also cited the sightings of the eagle on Leyte Island in February 2013, which led the Institute of Biology of the University of the Philippines-Diliman and the Philippine Eagle Foundation to conclude the existence of the Philippine eagle on the island where the raptor was once thought to have been extirpated. The BMB chief also assured that the bureau remains steadfast in saving the remaining habitats of the Philippine eagle, many of which are already being managed as protected areas. “We are continually surveying areas critical for the survival of the Philippine eagle and other threatened species to be conserved in partnership with local government units and the communities,” she added. Acclaimed as one of the

treasures of the Philippine wild, the national bird is the largest eagle in the world. With its height of one meter and a wing span of two meters, the Philippine eagle reigns supreme in the tropical forest as a top predator. A pair of this majestic bird occupies 7,000 to 13,000 hectares of forest territory. Ironically, the commanding presence of the Philippine eagle has not spared it from human persecution and the pressures of deforestation. With an estimated population of no more than 500 hundred pairs in the wild, it remains to be one of the most critically endangered birds in the world. The annual celebration of the Philippine Eagle Week is mandated through Presidential Proclamation No. 79 issued in 1999. Lim said that this year’s theme -- “Your action, your future: Empowering the youth for environment conservation”-- seeks commitment from the young generation to conserve the country’s rich biological resources. “This plea resonates to the very core values to strengthen the Filipinos’ respect and care for the environment. Such determination would allow future generations to admire the beauty of our national bird, protect our national treasure and to preserve the Filipino heritage,” Lim said. (PNA)

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will then be extracted and analyzed by biologists. “These will be presented to the community to give them an idea about the marine life in their vicinity which will, hopefully, encourage them to help in the conservation and protection of our marine ecosystems,” she said. After retrie val, the ARMS will be redeployed for further studies. The BMB is also planning to increase the number of ARMS units in specific sites to provide additional data for research purposes. The simultaneous deployment of ARMS began with a brief program on land, with the BMB explaining to the local community the purpose and objective of the ARMS installation and on conservation of marine ecosystems. Members of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC), the local Bantay-Dagat, and students took part in the program. BMB divers were assisted by representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the respective local government units, as well as the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and Philippine Coast Guard in Palawan.

More than 800 ARMS have been deployed to date by NOAA divers throughout the Pacific, Indian and from page 1 Atlantic Oceans. www.denr. reefs in the country in the gov.ph long run. Scuba divers from the DENR’s Biodiversity Man- from page 1 agement Bureau (BMB) simultaneously installed with amazing rock forone unit each of the autono- mations, rolling hills and mous reef monitoring sys- mountains. tem (ARMS) on underwater Take hikes, take photos, sites off Carabao Island in breath the fresh air deeply, Cavite, Mactan Island in and notice the amazing Cebu, and Snake Island in animals from flying lemurs Palawan to culminate the to species of birds soaring celebration of May as the up high. How to get there Month of the Ocean. BMB Director Theresa The entrance is along Mundita Lim said that the the national highway with ARMS is a device made up a huge billboard describing mostly polyvinyl chloride at a glance what this mu(PVC) material secured nicipality offers. Quezon to coral reefs with metal Municipality is said to be weights that can mimic Mindanao’s sugar capital coral reefs and, over time, located in southern Bukidattracts or collects small non. It is four to five hours reef animals referred to as away from Cagayan de Oro and three to four hours from cryptic reef biodiversity. “A group of ARMS in- Davao City. stalled in a specific area Visitors can get in touch could provide a system- with Kiokong Eco Tourism atic and consistent meth- days before the actual visit od of monitoring marine for food and transportation life forms. They also pro- tips. Exploring the vide data on how climate Blue Water Cave change impacts such as A narrow trail leading the ocean warming and acidification affects them, or Blue Water Cave is clearly how marine ecosystems visible and no guide is redevelop and maintain their quired to reach it. resilience to these impacts,” It is an easy way towards the paradise, until a steep Lim explained. However, the BMB chief way downwards approaches clarified that the ARMS will to finally reach the riverbank be used initially for educa- of Pulangi River and see the tional purposes only. The wonderful cave. units will be left underwater The cool, semi-deep, and retrieved a year later, pure blue water meets the after which all organisms Pulangi waters, and leaves found on or within the unit a bluish area before mixing

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with waters of the giant Pulangi River. The cave’s opening is small. At the bottom, cool and clear water accumulated. It is freezing cold and very refreshing. White Rock Wall Climbing Following the trail back is also the route for the White Rock Wall Climbing. There are fixed pitons (mountaineering device) going up the White Rock Wall. These are like pegs hammered into rocks with hooks where the mountaineer attaches karabiners. Karabiners are metal loops used as connectors to safely hold a freely running rope. The Kiokong Climbing Society facilitators always check the safety gears. They demonstrate how to pull ropes up and how to rappel down. They said a “beginner” usually goes for up to 30 feet but for advanced climbers, facilitators can offer the 30-meter climb. A legendary place of privacy and peace This hidden paradise of Southern Bukidnon is truly an amazing tourist destination one could unexpectedly thought of Bukidnon to have this place as one of its treasures. The adrenaline rush adventure of its trail, the amazing rock formations, cool, pure, and clear water gushing from a cave makes this beautiful Blue Water Cave perfect for a summer get away. Its unspoiled beauty, serene surroundings, and wildlife treasures have enticed countless visitors each year. Truly untouched, the way God originally created it. One of His bountiful creations—a hidden paradise! (Mary Krezelle S. Mamon/RLRB, PIA 10 Bukidnon)

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are some simple things the Filipinos can do to save the environment from further degradation. “Let’s strengthen our commitment to save Mother Earth. Let us remember how vulnerable the world is. We are nearing the threshold when our planet may no longer be able to support life,” Binay said. Environmentalist senator Loren Legarda called on the government to address the vulnerability of the Philippine communities against sea level rise which is seen to displace 13.6 million Filipinos by the year 2050. “ The celebration of World Environment Day is not only about the environment per se. Climate change, disasters and extreme weather events are the other issues that are linked to the environment,” Legarda, chairperson of the Senate committee on environment and natural resources, said. Legarda cited a 2012 study by the Asian Develop-

ment Bank (ADB), stating the Philippines is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change and it is ranked 5th in terms of individuals affected by sea level rise. “The message of this year’s World Environment Day focuses on the risks posed by rising sea level and the vulnerability of coastal communities and small island nations,” Legarda said. Legarda also noted a study by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Climate Change Program which showed that a total of 167,290 hectares of seashore land in 171 coastal towns under 10 provinces will go underwater with a one-meter sea level rise. (PNA)

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hectares from 2011 to 2013. Not only mangrove areas but also riverbanks, urban protected and community management based urban areas. Species include timber, indigenous species, rubber, coffee, bamboo, fruit trees, cacao, fuel, rattan and other species. She said that this is a call for solidarity in mitigating climate change. Our individual positive action, contribution to the environment will exponentially grow and produce positive outcome that will help our mother earth adapt to climate change. Sustainability of Mangrove in Taytay Forrester Merc Barbarona, Protected Area Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Services (PAWCZMS) Planning Officer of DENR said that the threat of mangrove plantation is garbage. She said that with the presence of informal settlers, the mangrove is at threat. However they are finding ways together with the LGU to fix this concern. Taytay has organized a group to maintain and make sure the plantation is sustained. They are called the Taytay Coastal and Marine Environment Protectors Association (TCMEPA). Started in 2001 with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DENR, the LGU and Philippine Coastguard Auxillary, the mangrove plantation has since then developed 16 hectares out of the 30 hectares that was surveyed to be subject for mangrove rehabilitation. Eco-tourism Development Not only is this mangrove rehabilitation a way to help mother earth in climate change mitigation but also in the future it can become income generating through eco-tourism, revealed Forrester Barbarona. She said that with ecotourism, the local government unit can make income and become self-reliant to finance project and activities. Meanwhile, Juvy Labis, barangay Chairman

of Taytay, El Salvador City expressed her gratitude to everyone who participated to this great endeavor.

Envt body to inspect river, creek in Bukidnon next week COUNCILOR Zaldy Ocon, chair of the City Council committee on environment, will lead the ocular inspection at Lapinigan Creek and the river at Barangay Salimbalan of the Municipality of Baongon, Bukidnon on June 13, 2014 at 8:00 o’clock in the morning. During the meeting yesterday, Councilor Ocon said there is an urgent need for the committee to conduct an ocular inspection to verify reports that the nearby areas and farmlands might have not complied with provisions or requirements stated in their respective Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECC). This may have affected the quality of the drinking water in the city, he said. The councilor said he is, however, convinced of the quality of drinking water supplied by Rio Verde Water Consortium, Inc. to the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD). Engr. Joffrey E. Hapitan of Rio Verde informed the committee that the water supplied to the COWD is guaranteed to be good quality. According to Engr. Bievenido Batar of COWD, 30% of the water supply is from the Rio Verde Water Consortium, Inc. The committee invited representatives of Rio Verde, Cagayan de Water District, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO), Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST), Xavier University, Archbishop Ledesma, Sulog Cagayan, Task Force Macajalar and all media outlets to join the inspection.(ELB) Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City BAGUIO KIM Applicant/s

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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 Valencia City and from saiod 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 June 13, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 6th day of June, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: June 7, 2014

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