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Environment dept. wants for LGUs ‘much bigger role’ T

More mining companies interested to invest in Agusan Sur

he Department of Environment a n d Na tu r a l Resources (DENR) is hosting a two-day national conference for some local government units (LGUs) to prepare them for a much bigger role in biodiversity conservation.

By DAVID M. SUYAO AGUSAN del Sur - Another foreign investor and is already a holder of exploration permit has presented its plan to the Agusan del Sur Environment and Sustainable Development Council (ASESDC) signifying that if the exploration will go on smoothly, another mining firm will be established in Bunawan and Rosario areas. On the same day, October 21, 2014, the Adnama Mining Resource Inc. (AMRI) also sent a letter and a draft of a Memorandum of Understanding to Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza offering free of charge study and actual survey of the Agusan River upon hearing an information that Agusan del Sur is planning of dredging and de-silting the Agusan River. In a presentation of

Pink Sand - A group of Sama-Bangingi folks living near the famous pink sand beach (photographed 21 October 2014) in Sta. Cruz Island off Zamboanga City are worried that the community-based eco-tourism project being pushed by the Department of Tourism may go to waste if residents will be ejected because they still don’t have land title issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples. MindaNews photo

Residents near pink sand beach worried over eco-tourism project if they don’t get land title By Mindanews

the famous beach with pink sands, as an eco-tourism project is being introduced while they still don’t have a title of a parcel of land care of the National Commis-

sion on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). The Department of Tourism has recently identified the area as a priority for a community-based

eco-tourism project (CBEP), supposedly to benefit 82 Sama-Bangingi families livZAMBOANGA City – A ing one lagoon away from a tribal leader here said they beachfront with pink sands. fear for their homes in Little According to Salasain See mining, page 7 Sta. Cruz Island, home of Olay Julhani, who leads a tribe of around 300 Sama Bangingi in the community, tourism is not new to the residents of the 1,877-hectare island five nautical miles from mainland Zamboanga City. Julhani said, however, that without a title that legitimizes their residency in the area, the project could go to waste since the government could remove them from the area any time. “We have been asking the [NCIP] for a title for a small property,” the tribal community leader said. “It’s not just for one individual or one family. The entire community will benefit,” he pointed out. Julhani said the claim 1st Governor Cup - (siting second row) Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano and Vice Governor Joey G. amounted to nine hectares, Pelaez (sitting 4th from right), together with Provincial Board Members Nancy Madjos (sitting 2nd from right) and Mercy Grace Acain, Boris Olivier Actub, Heckert Emano and Mario Emano (not in photo) joined the Provincial Gov- for a property he claims ernor during the start of the 1st Governor Bambi Emano Cup in Barangay Tawan-tawan, Initao, Misamis Oriental. their families have lived in (From

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See beach, page 7

The National Conference on Local Conservation Areas, hold at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Pasig City on October 23-24, will address the theme “Diversifying and Strengthening Participatory Governance in Biodiversity Conservation.” DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said the agency’s Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) will bring together representatives from LGUs and key conservation groups in a bid to develop more effective operative models for the establishment of local conservation areas (LCAs) and critical habitats. The environment chief said the conference will also pay tribute to LGUs and their leaders who have exhibited good practice in managing conservation areas, and are willing to share their experiences for other LGUs to emulate. “The conference is a big boost to biodiversity conservation as we intend to produce more LGUs recognizing that an umbilical cord exists between their local economy and the health of their ecosystems,” Paje said.During the conference, case studies on the challenges and opportunities in conservation of key biodiversity areas is presented, highlighting current and future initiatives in LCAs. A wide-ranging discussion on the issues of tourism, incentives to LGUs to take proactive roles in biodiversity conservation, and biodiversity-friendly practices in agriculture and fisheries is been discussed. Graces the event include senior officials from the See role, page 7

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Oro Central’ himoong Landmark sa CdeO CAGAYAN de Oro City Gilantaw ni mayor Oscar Moreno nga ang ‘Oro Central’ mahimong landmark nga edipisyo sulod sa usa ka pampublikong tunghaan sa Cagayan de Oro. Kini ang gipadayag sa mayor human gipasalataman ang mga sakop sa design team nga mibuhat sa entry nga maoy nakapadaog sa Cagayan de Oro isip grand winner sa ‘Liveable Cities Design Challenge’. Ang design team nga gitinagsa pagpaila ni mayor Moreno atol sa miaging flag raising sa City Hall gilangkoban sa mga arkitekto ug eksperto gikan sa Mindanao University of Science and Technology,

Xavier University, United Architects of the Philippines, pribadong sektor ug ang local government team pinangulohan ni local investment promotions officer Eileen San Juan. “We are very proud and happy for what you have done for the city. We can’t

repay you for this,” pagdayeg sa mayor sa naambit nga sakripisyo ug paghago sa grupo aron mamugna ang winning entry nga ‘Oro Central.” “You have done your part which was acclaimed by a panel of experts, and now is our time to do our part

to realize this project which will become a landmark in the city’s public school,” dugang sa mayor. Sama sa naandan, ang mga classroom maoy mahimong temporary shelter sa mga mamikwitay ug ang green roof niini himoong See landmark, page 7

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The truth behind ‘Angelica’ rice As the country’s leading institution for rice research, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) develops technologies that will make rice farming truly reviving and rewarding. With its goal of achieving rice self-sufficiency through research and development in rice industry, the Institute keeps on studying and discovering new technologies and breeding new rice varieties that would cater farmers’ needs with concern to climate change. One of the excellent varieties discovered and approved is the gorgeous NSIC Rc122. NSIC Rc122, popularly known as ‘Angelica’ rice whom was named after the stunning beauty of the governor of Agusan del Norte, Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba was finally approved in 2003 by the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) from the line designation IR61979-138-1-3-2-3. In terms of agronomic characteristics, “Angelica” rice has an average yield of 4.7t/ha and a maximum yield of 8.9t/ha. It matures within 121 days after seeding (DAS), can attain a height of 106 cm, and can produce up to 14 tillers. NSIC Rc122 “Angelica” rice is resistant to the attacks of blast and stem borer and has an intermediate reaction to bacterial leaf blight (BLB), tungro, brown plant hopper (BPH) and to green leafhopper (GLH). This variety has long grain and has a milling recovery of up to 65.4%. When it comes to eating quality it rates medium that means quite good or even excellent that passed the standards considering the Filipino taste and other criteria before it became a

Email matter variety. It started to attract attention in the field after it was released in the year 2003. Seeds of these varieties, along with other cultivars, were requested by and distributed in the dry season of 2005 to members of the Rice Seed Production Network (SeedNet) situated in the provinces of at least ten different regions. For NSIC Rc122 alone, more than 800 kilos of breeder seeds were disposed by PhilRice-CES between January and September of 2004. T h e Nat i on a l S e e d Quality Control Services (NSQCS), released the status of NSIC Rc122 (Angelica) rice seed production in the year 2013 dry season covering the whole Caraga region. As of March 26, 2014 data shows that in terms of area there were 0.08ha planted with NSIC Rc122 breeder seeds, 6.5ha planted with foundatio and 8ha planted with registered seeds. In previous year’s first cropping season, it is noted that there are seven hectares of land planted with NSIC Rc122 (Angelica) registered seeds and it doubled to 14 hectares in the cropping season in that same year 2013. Meanwhile, the beauty and popularity of “Angelica” rice still linger in the heart, mind and field of the rice farmers especially in Caraga because to them it’s not an ordinary rice variety as it is but the persona behind is worthy to be named and remembered as such. (Ginalyn V. Arbutante, PhilRice Agusan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

Iligan City and Bangsamoro It was not planned. But I unexpectedly walked into a consultation forum on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law ( BBL) in a downtown hotel in Iligan City a few days ago. I had rea l ly wished earlier to attend any one of the on-going BBL consultations to get a feel of how the stakeholders themselves view ( or fear? ) the MILF Peace Agreement. Or how the peace panels deal with those concerns. Was I glad I unexpectedly walked into one! Coming from Davao Cit y, it took on ly 45 minutes via Cebu Pacific to new Laguindingan Airport, about 35 kilometers at the outskirts of Cagayan de Oro. (I gathered the lacking navigational lights will be operational soon. In the meantime, far-away Lumbia airport tower assists. No wonder there are no night f lights in such a modern hub.) It took only about one hour of drive from the new airport to Iligan City. I would have really preferred t he Davao- CDO la nd trip that would have given me the joy and luxury of stopping over along the way at our Seagull Mountain Resort high up in the clouds at 4,000 feet closer to the sky. But a long 7-hour land trip could be at another time. POWER PLANT - I was to meet up in Iligan City with international invest ment “whizma n” A L OYS I US “ Non oy ” COLAYCO and his partner VICENTE “Vic”CENIZA ( both Jardin Davis veterans) to lo ok i nto pl a n s of POWER SOURCE, PHIL. INC. (where I now serve as senior advisor) to set up a power plant there for the LAFARGE cement factory. It was during our call on both Iligan City Mayor CELSO REGENCIA and VICE MAYOR RUDERIC MARZO where I learned that a forum that morning was underway on the BBL at Caledon Pension House downtown. Mayor CELS, a former police director, had to rush to go. I dropped everything and proceeded to the venue. J A M PA C K E D

Advocacy Mindanao Jess Dureza --Proceedings were already on-going when I discreetly walked into a jam-packed function room and got seated at the back hoping I would come unnoticed. But no sooner had I settled down when CONG. VICENTE “Varf ” BELMONTE, Jr. spotted me and came to my seat to welcome me. He offered a place up front but I politely declined. (Many just don’t know how good it is to be just in the audience --- a liberating feeling after years of being “up front”.) Cong. “Varf” ably skippered the forum all throughout making known to all that inputs gathered during the day he would submit to Congress which is now work ing on the proposed law. I had earlier planned on sneaking out also unnoticed to catch up with my LAFARGE meeting but with the announcement about my presence and requesting that I also give some remarks later in the day, my early exit plan was no longer possible. But that was propitious. And yes, I was glad I sat through. INFOR MATIVE -- I found the forum informative and refreshing. All those who had something to ask or say got their chance on the microphone. The crowd was multi-sectoral. Judges, law yers , bu si nes smen, IPs, barangay reps, plain residents --- even kibitzers were all there. I thought the whole town was there through their reps. The resource panel , headed by no le s s t h a n GPH Panel Chair MIRIAM “ Iye” CORONEL -FERRER f ielded t he questions, clarified and quieted some apprehensions. They were simply engaging, adept and down-to-earth. The forum somehow exorcised some lurking phantoms that many ILIGANONS were fearful about. Nonetheless,

you can’t blame them for their angst. They are in the immediate peripheries of the proposed Bangsamoro territory (adjoining Marawi and Lanao del Sur) and t hey had prev ious bad experiences with the MILF. F o r m e r S E C R E TA RY S E N E N BAC A N I , a panel member who had served former Philippine pre s id e nt s a nd d oi n g ground work principally in agriculture Mindanao, was a moderating, experienced voice with his clarity and d i s t i nc t ive c omp e tent demeanor. Add to t his were the curt and succinct repartees and explanations of lady chair “IYE” FERRER whose voice came through a s re -a s su r i ng (a nd alluring!) W H Y DI V I DE? - I was particularly struck by a n eloquent AT T Y ZAR AGOSA who bewailed the “divisiveness” that the setting up of a Bangsamoro would inflict on a nation that ought to be united. He drew from the contemporary dividing lessons of the Berlin Wall of the East-West Germany; the North-South Vietnam , North-South Korea divides; the Gaza Wall, etc. He was asking “why should the Bangsamoro be specially allowed to have their own separate world distinct f rom ot her Fi lipinos when all of us Boholanos, Cebuanos, non-Muslims, Iloca nos a nd specia l ly those in Mindanao suffered the same experience of exclusion and poverty that Muslims complain about”. He claimed that we were all common victims of history when foreign colonizers divided us all as a people. Interesting points indeed. SOVEREIGN CHOICE - What provinces or areas will ultimately comprise the Bangsamoro territory was thoroughly explained with

emphasis on the sovereign prerogative of inhabitants to either “opt in or opt out” of the Bangsamoro territory during the plebiscite. The bot tom l i ne is: at t he minimum, at least two (2) provinces must vote “ yes” otherwise the Bangsamoro may end up l i ke t he Cordillera’s “autonomous region that never was” because only one province opted “in”. Although Iligan City is definitely “ out” and not “ in” as part of the proposed Bangsamoro, the common expressed concern was about the 6 Muslimd o m i n a t e d b a r a n g ay s with a total area of about 20,000 hectares that may be “detached” from the city if (yes, if) the residents will “ opt in” during the plebiscite. Some distinguished legal minds, notably some judges, raised legal points to question such eventuality. R ESOURCES -- The sensitive issue on inland waters a nd t he use of natural resources by the Bangsamoro was expectedly raised. They worried on how non-B a n gs a moro consu mers cou ld ava i l of those resources since the Bangsamoro would take over these natural jewels. Suggest ions on how implementing gaps could be bridged were also submitted. Even the rumors about some “fast operators” cashing in on the proposed Bangsamoro setup “selling” positions in the proposed bureaucracy, including police slots were quashed. Why “Bangsamoro” is now the new buzzword to replace “Muslim Mindanao” was explained. Indeed, if nonMuslims like Lumads or IPs or even Christians can be inhabitants within the new autonomous territory, to refer to it as “Muslim Mindanao” will not fit. LUMADS - The Indigenous Peoples (IPs) also aired their own angsts, apprehensions and yes, hopes too. With around 35 tribal groups in Mindanao whose ancestral domain areas also overlap or are within the Bangsamoro, the tribes were evidently in clear search for clarifications See iligan, page 7

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Case No;2014-10-2349

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority for appropriation to operate taxi aircon serfice 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 October 30, 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 23rd day of October, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

EMMA MADRIDANO -Appropriation Case No;2014-10-2348 NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route to cooperate PUJ service on the lines Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of the one (1) unit/s. This application/petitionshallbe considered by this Board on October 30, 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 24th day of October, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

MS: Oct 25, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JONALD SOTARIDONA 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; 2014-10-2351

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CHERRY LYNN LACSI –Appropriation Case No; 2014-10-2350

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of certificate of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the lines Cogon market to San Agustin Valley and vice versa with the year of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 24th day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the lines San Agustin Valley Homes to Cogon Market via Canitoan and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 24th day of October, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: Oct 25, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROMEO MINDARO Case No; 2014-10-2353 Applicant/s

MS: Oct 25, 2014

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

Case No; 2014-10-2352

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 lines San Agustin Valley Homes to Cogon Market via Canitoan and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 23rd day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the lines San Agustin Valley Homes to Cogon market via Canitoan and vice versa with the use of (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 23rd day of October, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: Oct 25, 2014

Mindanao Star 5 MisOr launches drive against delinquent real property taxes

ISAMIS Oriental - The province of Misamis Oriental thru the Provincial Treasurer’s Office will soon launch a massive campaign drive to collect delinquencies on real property taxes. Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano ordered Marilou Rivera, Officer in Charge of the Provincial Treasurer’s Office, to hold a 2-day conference with all municipal treasurers in

order to discuss and implement measures to be undertaken against delinquent owners of real properties. Emano ordered the Provincial Treasurer’s Office to take this measure after he noted that delinquent real property taxes have ballooned to some P206.5 million. The province could have earned some P87.7 million representing our share of 35% of the basic tax and

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50% representing the Special Education Fund. This amount has the potential of several development projects for our people, Gov. Emano said. The conference is aimed at unifying the actions of the respective municipal treasurers in the enforcement of collection remedies provided by the Local Government Code. He said the treasurer’s See emano, page 7

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

CASE NO.2014-10-2339

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension ofacertificate of public convience to operate PUJ service along the line ; Ozamis City – Calamba – Oroquieta City and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 24th day of October, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LOURDES HUSSEIN Case No; 2014-10-2333 Applicant/s 2009-10-1579

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

Case No; 2014-10-2313 2009-10-2001

Case No; 2014-10-2334 (2006-10-655)

LARANJO,MIRASOL -Vendor Case No; 2013-10-1555 CLOMA, ZENAIDO -Vendee

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line Cogon Market to Bayabas (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 October 30, 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 22nd day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority for amendment of line to operate Filcab service on the line Cogon Market to Macanhan/Balongis (All in Cagayan de oro city) and vice versawith the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 one(1) 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 16th day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service along the line: ILIGAN PROPER-BARAAS NFA via La Ville & vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 a daily newspaper of general circulation in the 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 24th day of October,2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: Oct 25, 2014

RITCHEL L. PIQUIRO Case No.2010-10-2129 Applicant

RICHARD P. ALERIA Case No; 2014-10-2126 Applicant/s

JUSTINO CUERQUIZ ULYSSES Case No; 2014-10-2125 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line, Cagayan de oro city and from said place to any point in Mindanao and Visayas and vice versa with the use of (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 23RD day of September 2014

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convience to operate TH service on the line. Cagayan de oro city and from said place to any point in Island Mindanao and Visayas and vice versa with (1) unit/s. This application /petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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 23rd day of September, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line: Cagayan de oro city and from said place to any point in the Island Mindanao and Visayas and vice versa with the use of (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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 23rd day of September, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ALEXANDER S. VISTAN CIO ELMA G. MARAMIAS Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-2127

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line : Cagayan de oro City and from said place to any point in the Island Mindanao Proper –Bacayo –Mercy –Southbound and vice versa with the use of one (1) units. This application /petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2014 10;00 A. M. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petitioner(s)shall formally submit his/her/their 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 23rd day of October, 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

SPS LOLITA /NESTOR Y YABA Case No; 2014-10-2356 Applicant/s

BERNARDO TAUTOAN Case No; 2014-10-2117 Applicant/s

BONIFACIO B. GUYLAN Case No; 2014-10-2116 Applicants

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao and Visayas and vice versa with the use of three(3)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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,8 Regional Director, this 23rd day of October,2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line; Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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 TEN(10) 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 23rd day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner for issuance of certificate punlic convenience operate TH service on the line Cagayan de Oro City and from said convenience to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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, this23rd day of October, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City Case No; 2014-10-2189

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

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

ALAN PAULINO L. CUERQUIS CaseNo;2014-10-2128 Applicant/s

NUNEZA, WILLIAM B. Case No; 2014-10-1887 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao and Visayas and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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 23rd day of September, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line; Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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(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 23rd day of October, 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 MARIANITA GAGUAN

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

MS: Oct 25, 2014

NICANOR F. POLON Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

MS: Oct 25, 2014

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

MS: Oct 25, 2014

Case No; 2014-10-900

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extend of validity to operate certificate of public convenience to operate Taxi sevice on the line ;Within Cagayan de oro city and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 20th day of October, 2014.

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

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

JOEHEN CAGAS Applicant/s

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

MS: Oct 25, 2014

STEPHANIE REGUALOS

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

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the of validity of certificate of a public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; Cogon Market to Taguanao (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 October 30, 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 22nd day of October, 2014.

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

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

Case No; 2014-10-2138

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RANDY K. DE GRACIA CaseNo;2014-10-2188

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao and vice substitution with amendment of line and extension alonr thr mebiale and transfer of ownership with extension of validirroperate FILCAB versa with the use ofone(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 26, 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 23rd t day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of pibluic convenience to operate TH service in thre line: Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point Mindanao and vice versa, use of one unit/s. approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan Proper –Pugaan and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 30, 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 23rd day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority For iisuance of certificate public convience to operate TH service on the line:Cgayan de oro city ad rom said place to any point in Mindanao and vice versa with the use of (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 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 23rd day of September, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MS: Oct 25, 2014

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct 25, 2014

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Role..... from page 1

Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Tourism, DENR and some 200 local executives. LCAs are areas that are not within protected areas pursuant to the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, but have been set aside for conservation purposes through ordinances, with the local government taking the lead in implementing conservation and protection activities. These sites are located within key biodiversity areas identified by the DENR-BMB, the Conservation International Philippines and the Haribon Foundation. LCAs include areas of high biological diversity or those vulnerable to climate change and geological hazards, and locally significant areas with ecotourism potentials like the Chocolate Hills in Bohol province.(DENR)

Emano... from page 5

office is the implementing agency tasked to send tax bills after delinquencies occur. This is why he said office must be more aggressive to collect this tax. It is expected that after the conference, the municipalities will start posting, publishing and serving notices to delinquent real property owners. “It is the prerogative of the treasurer’s office to subject to levy and auctioned off these properties, should owners still refuse to pay their taxes,” the Governor said. (PIO MisOr)

Landmark..... from page 2

debriefing ug wellness area. Ang Cagayan de Oro napili nga grand winner sa government/ evacuation center category sa ‘Liveable Cities Design Challenge’ nga gipasiugdahan sa National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines ug United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Ang ‘Livable Cities Design Challenge’ usa ka planning ug design competition kansang tumong ang pagdasig sa mga city planners sa nasud pag-umol og mga bag-ong plano ug desinyo sa gambalay aron mahimo kining climate change-resilient ug disaster-resistant.(CIO)

Australian company. “The permit issued to us by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is to explore and discover the area we have identified whether there are mineral deposits such as gold, copper and other minerals. This present exploration permit granted to us is only good for two years, renewable every two years up to eight years. Presently, our obligation with the community are: To look after the environment and maintain its excellent status; in our work program, we have signified to comply with all the rules and regulations whether national or locally imposed by the government; we only limit our activities to drilling for sampling and geological knowledge, and above all, to employ local residents specially the tribal communities,” Sara said. The exploration permit No. EP-033-XIII was issued to BMC by the MGB on August 18, 2014 that will cover 677 hectares. If ever there will be action from among the present management within 30 days, the permit will be take back by the MGB. Within its operating period, if there are lapses and non compliance with the Philippine Rules and Regulations. A team will be organized so that from time to time, monitoring of the progress of work will be recorded. It was suggested by the ASESDC that there must be a representative from the ASESDC who will become member of the monitoring team and every monitoring activity undergone by the team, a copy will be furnished to ASESDC. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Beach... from page 1

since 1945. According to DOT assistant secretary Arturo Boncato Jr., the project aims to firm up Sta. Cruz Island as a tourism destination in the country and hopes to improve

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the lives of the Sama-Bangingi community through livelihood projects. Boncato said in an interview with Davao City journalists during a visit to the site that the project would encompass several parts, including trainings on tourist reception, as well as identifying areas where the community can earn from visiting tourists. Among the ideas for tourism in the area include a tour of the Sta. Cruz beach, as well as opportunities for tourists to make and buy their own souvenirs and net weaving. “We want to push this, especially if the community wants it,” Boncato said. Julhani said the site has been visited by local and foreign tourists, among them birdwatchers and visitors to the pink beach at Sta. Cruz. The tourists were mostly European tourists coming from Italy, Germany, and France, as well as Japan. “We don’t have too many American visitors,” he noted. Members of the community are used to foreigners, he said, with some of them even teaching them words from foreign languages like Italian and Japanese. The community’s tourismbased income comes from boat tours to visitors, as well as the selling of souvenirs. Otherwise, the community relies on fishing on peak seasons. “If there is no moon, we don’t fish, and there is little to earn from since we are not allowed to gather wood,” he said. Mary June Bugante, regional director for DOT IX, told reporters in an interview Monday night that part of the CBEP application includes training for the community to promote their dances and other aspects of their culture. “Their culture and practices are slowly being forgotten, even the dances and songs,” Bugante said. She added that part of the tourism setup is a multi-agency involvement, with the Department

of Education tasked to teach the children the Sama dances. Mildred Bayona, principal of Silsilah Elementary School, said the 80 students from kindergarten to Grade 6 can easily become the next wave of tourism manpower in the area, with interest peaking from students in the island secluded from the mainland. The oldest elementary student, she said, is 26 years old. Bayona said the students were competitive enough to speak English, even with Chavacano being taught as a mother tongue medium of instruction since 2011. Aside from being a leisure destination, Sta. Cruz is also rich in biodiversity, with several endemic bird and marine species found in the island. Bugante said the first major event that was held in the mainland after last year’s siege by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels was the 9th Philippine Bird Festival, a gathering in February by bird watchers and conservationists that was attended by 80 participants from all over the world. The tourism official said the arrival of the foreign nationals was the first signal that the city was ready to rise from the siege again. “We saw them walking around the city,” she said. “They felt safe in the city already.” The birds, in effect, helped put Zamboanga back on the map of destinations tainted by the conflict in last year’s siege, Bugante said. Thousands were displaced from their homes in October 2013 when MNLF rebels loyal to Nur Misuari attacked the city and fought it out with government forces.

Iligan... from page 3

Transition Commission (BTC) present were helpful in clearing some misapprehensions. MILF Panel Member DATU A N TON IO K I NOC , BTC members SAID SHEIK, TIMUAY MELANO ULAMA and TALIB ABDULHAMID BENITO took turns in dealing ably with raised issues. Even one questioner who at the outset declared an emphatic “ NO to Bangsamoro” appeared assuaged and enlightened after a response from the panel. Former MAYOR FRANKLIN QUIJANO whom I have not seen for ages, came forward and gave his own pitch urging everyone to help contribute to bring clarity to the discourse. “WHAT IF?” - One significant information volunteered by one of the BTC members was about MILF’s resolve and steadfastness in not abandoning the peace track whatever is the outcome from the Congress ( on the final BBL) or from the Supreme Court ( if constitutional issues will be raised). One panel/BTC panelist a n nou nc e d : “ To t he c re d it of the MILF, it significantly downscaled its claim for their r ig ht to sel f-deter m i nat ion to t he ba re st m i n i mu m by abandoning cessationist intent ions a nd resolv ing to submit to the f ina l decision of the Philippine sovereign authority.” This declaration alone is re-assuring enough given the “what if questions” lurking in many minds apprehensive on what the MILF will do if some provisions of the comprehensive agreement will be substantially altered in Congress or in the Supreme Court. Then we were informed about the first stage of the decommissioning ( or disarming) of the MILF with the

“warehousing and padlocking” of their crew-served weapons for starters. Examples of crewserved weapons are the shoulderfired rocket propelled grenades ( RPGs) and armaments that are considered offensive weaponry that usually require more than one person (or a crew) to handle or operate. Then there was mention of the on-going feverish pace in organizing MILF’s political arm called the Bangsamoro Justice Party that will compete with other mainstream political parties in the plebiscite and the elections. This, hopefully, will be the start MILF’s political coming of age -- transforming and transitioning from an armed re volut iona r y g roup i nto a political party that seeks reforms through democratic ways by participating in mainstream politics. “STAY THE COURSE” When, towards the end, I was called to say a few words, I took the microphone and indeed stuck only to a few words knowing that this forum was to be for Iliganons and I was only an obser ver. Describing the whole exercise as “inspiring and enlightening”, I expressed what everyone in the hall, I surmised, was sharing silently in common: that we should give peace a chance, that whatever the challenges are up ahead or how bumpy the road ahead may be, especially when the more difficult stage of implementation starts, that we all must “stay the course”. Otherwise we will squander this rare opportunity of coming close to what every Mindanaoan has long dreamt of. We may never have this same historic opportunity at another time.... Ever.

and assurances of mutual respect and recognition of their own exercise of the right to selfdetermi nat ion. Re-assu r i ng words from the Moro and IP members of the Bangsamoro

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Bunawan Mining Corporation (BMC) representative, it was learned that BMC is 40 percent ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing of ROSALINDA SALES ,Under Case No; 2014-10-2080 the exact renewal application route to operate PUJ service in the line: Cogon Market Terry Hills and vice versa with plate no. KVP414. Our Apology:

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BHW CONVENTION – Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez gives his message during the 31st Barangay Health Workers (BHW) Annual Convention at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro City. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, thru a privilege speech of 1st District Board Member Jabi Bernaldez, has requested Governor Bambi Emano to increase the allowance given by the Province to the BHWs from Php 1,000 to Php 1,500. (Upper left photo, from L-R; Vice Governor Joey Pelaez, Provincial Board Members Mercy Grace Acain, Nancy Madjos, Mario Charlie Emano and Heckert Emano) (Photo Supplied)

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