Volume II, No. 209
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Mindanao Star The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development
steag’s damaged turbine units remain off the grid By Cheng Ordonez
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AGAYAN de Oro City -- STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI), a Mindanao coal-fired power plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, remained off the grid since the Mindanao-wide blackout on Feb. 27, failing to upload a total of 210 MW, affecting power consumers in some parts of Mindanao. See steag, page 11
Cag. de Oro launched ‘Maternal care package’ Cagayan de Oro City - Starting March 4, 2014, barangay health centers in Lumbia, Canitoan and Carmen can now offer free normal birth delivery services for Philhealth members or Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) recipients. This after City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno recently formally launched “Mater-
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MisOr jail marks women’s month By Gerry Lee Gorit
CAGAYAN de Oro City - The Misamis Oriental Provincial Jail observed the Women’s Month celebration with a symposium spearheaded by the Gabriela organization. There are 14 women
inmates in the MOPJ, according to jail warden Dominador Tagarda. The symposium was aimed at educating the women of their rights. This is the second year See program, page 11
nal Care Package” in said barangays. He was joined by City Health Officer Dr. Fe Bongcas, Dr. Malou Gaane of City Philhealth Office, Consultant Dr. Ramon Moreno, Mr. Marlon Arrabaca of Philhealth 10 regional office, barangay officials and workers. Cagayan de Oro City 1st District Rep. Rolando Uy and his Liberal partymate Misamis Under the MCP, Mayor Oriental 1st District Rep. Peter M. Unabia talk at the sidelights of the Interim Mindanao Moreno said no payment Electricity Market public hearing conducted on March 6 in Cagayan de Oro. The two See centers, page 11
politicians are reportedly eyeing to run again in the 2016 elections with Unabia gunning for the gubernatorial post. PHOTO BY:GERRY LEE GORIT
Beermen’s return:
SMB Inc.’s Huang believes they can THE Philippine Basketball Associations’s (PBA) oldest and winningest franchise is carrying the iconic brand once more as they step into the hard court during the start of the Commissioner’s Cup this week.
In a courtesy call to San Miguel Brewery Inc. President Roberto N. Huang recently, the Biboy Ravanes-mentored beermen were challenged to work and play hard. Huang echoed Mr. Ang’s mandate for them to stay true to the
San Miguel brand that is synonymous to brewing excellence. Huang gave each of the players and coaching staff San Miguel Pale Pilsen Bilib Cans, citing his confidence that each of them will work
hard for the team that would carry the “Samahang Walang Katulad” equity, win or lose. San Miguel Pale Pilsen’s Bilib campaign is a unique project to celebrate everyday successes, admiration See beermen, page 11
San Miguel Beermen CAN. San Miguel Brewery Inc. President Roberto N. Huang with the players and coaching staff of the San Miguel Beermen in a recent courtesy call at the headquarters of San Miguel Corporation in Mandaluyong. Mr. Huang gave each of them his Messsage in a Can to give them a boost in their return as Beermen at the start of the Commissioner’s Cup.