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AGAYAN de Oro City – Ang pangatake sa NPA diha sa Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon kaniadtong usang hapon, giisip sa New People’s Army (NPA) nga mensahe ug pahimangno batok sa maong kompaniya.
Ang mensahe : “Undangon na sa DMPI ang iyahang operasyon,” matud ni George Madlos, alyas Ka Oris, tigpamaba sa NPA dinhing bahina sa Mindanao. “Ang logging operations maoy nag-upaw sa kalasangan, pero gipagrabe pa gayud kini sa plantasyon sa pinya sa Bukidnon nga maoy tinubdan sa katubigan paingon sa Cagayan de Oro River,” pulong ni Ka Oris. Iyang gipasanginlan ang DMPI nga maoy naka-ingon sa pagbaha sa Bukidnon ug silingan nga mga dapit. Kahinumdoman nga gawas sa main camp sa DMPI sa Camp Philips, gi-atake usab sa gibanabanang 100 ka ginsakpan sa NPA ang plantasyon sa La Fortuna sa lungsod sa Impasugong ug Lico-an, sakop sa lungsod sa Sumilao. Nagbahad usab ang NPA nga
isunod nila pag-atake ang plantasyon sa DOLE Philippines diha gihapon sa lalawigan sa Bukidnon. Sa inter view sa Magnum Radyo, gisubli ni Ka Oris ang naandan nilang yangungo nga “kining mga multi-national corporation nagapahimulos sa mga mag-uuma, naghikaw sa halapad nga kayutaan ug nagahatag og dakong destruso sa kina-iyahan. Panahon na nga kining mga abuso maundang na.” Nagbahad siya nga kung dili kaya sa gobyerno, maningkamot ang rebulosyonaryong kalihokan pagpa-undang sa maong mga kompaniya. Isip reaksiyon sa gipamulong ni Ka Oris, si Mayor Totong Calingasan sa lungsod sa Libona, Bukidnon nagtoo nga “libu-kalibo ka tawo ang gutumon, kung npa /P5
Tournament Committee officials join PP Paul Ferrer in honoring MAA General Assurance Phils., Inc. as one of the tournament’s major sponsors. (photo supplied)
“Golf for a Cause” breaks Pueblo attendance records
The Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro’s “Golf for a Cause” drew a 276 registered players over its four-day period last Feb. 14-17, 2013 breaking club records for attendance of a single tournament at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club. “We wish to acknowledge the efforts of club members and the support of our sponsors in helping us achieve this milestone,” said PP Caloy Gorospe, project chairman. “Most of all, we wish to acknowledge the response of the participants to our invitation. Your demonstration of your civic duty for the Sendong victims has encouraged us to redouble our
efforts to help our unfortunate fellow Kagay-anon who suffered the fury of Sendong.” In particular, PP Caloy Gorospe cited the efforts of some club members which were crucial to the success of the project including PVP Hong C. See, vice chairman; PP Joe Gonzaga, finance, PAG Manny Aliñabon, awards & socials; PP Dodie Lagrosas , ways and means; Rtns. Dante Sudaria & Mike Baños, communications and documentations; Rtn. Mike Mendoza, official photographer; PDG Tinnex Jarauala, adviser; Rtn. Joel Bernaldez, Rules; and PAG Dick Aguilar, grounds marshal. To our President, Mar Paano
who was always with the committee from the start to the end. Nissan Universal Motors Corporation and Nissan Cagayan de Oro were the main sponsors for the tournament, providing a Nissan Navara pick-up as a “Hole-in-One” prize in addition to logistics and financial support for the pioneer venture. Unfortunately, not one participant won the prize including other cash prizes for Par 3’s holes from Rep. Peter M. Unabia (1st District, Misamis Oriental), Opol Bgy. Capt. Max Seno, MAA General Assurance Phils., Inc., Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation and Stronghold Insurance Co. golf /P5
DMPI relates NPA attack
CAGAYAN de Oro City – It all started at around 6:00 in the evening of February 19 when some 100 heavily armed men, belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA), struck on the plantation office of Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) at Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Included in the attack was the company truck yard where three units of heavy equipment and a
personnel bus were burned by the rebels. In a press statement, DMPI said the attack began with an attempt by rebels to rob a Caltex gas station along Damilag road. The PNP responded swiftly, but an exchange of gunfire followed. It further said, the rebels further attempted to torch field equipment parked at Del Monte’s dmpi /P5
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to talk about “Safety and Conduct in Covering the 2013 Elections” while Richel Umel of Agance France Press shared with the participants on “Ethics and Reporting Techniques.” Joe Felicilda, lead convener of MinPressDev and editor-in-chief of Mindanao Star, discussed important aspects of the topic, “How to Cover Political Campaigns.” He particularly coached participants on how to appear fair and balance in their reporting and not being bias in their coverage of the campaign. The seminar is the brainchild of Mediante, program director for the PPI project. Sudaria, CEO and publisher of the four newspapers under the BWM Group of Publications, supported the undertaking in partnership with Veterans Bank. Sudaria, in his message, extended his gratitude to all the participants for acknowledging the invitation, even as he thanked PPI for the initiative of holding the seminar with BWM Media Center and Veterans Bank. Another venture of BWM Media Center comes to fore on March 8, 2013, when it launches the BWM NewsCon, a weekly news conference that will tackle regional issues and concerns affecting Kagayanons and those in the neighboring areas here in Northern Mindanao.
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ARMM passes free birth registration law By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI City - A law allowing for easier birth registration has been passed in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman signed into law last week the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy (MMA) Act 293 otherwise known as the “Free Birth Registration Act of ARMM.” The new law enhances the usual process of birth registration in the region, including late registrations, removing the accompanying fees that often discourage parents from securing birth
certificates for their child. It also calls for the promotion of the importance of registering births among ARMM residents. The law was authored by Assemblywoman Rahima Datumanong Alba of the 2nd district of Maguindanao, who said MMA Act 293 is part of the commitment of the ARMM government to the country’s millennium development goals (MDG). “We want this law to be instrumental in securing some of the principal rights of every child in the ARMM,” she said.
It is also expected to help address problems that resulted from lack of authentic birth certificates among a considerable number of residents in the ARMM to allow the regional government to get a good evaluation of its population. Governor Hataman said in the past, a previous policy allowed a number of employees in the regional government who are believed to have reached or are beyond retirement age to continue in the service. “We hope the law will address problems like this in the coming years,” he said.
MARAWI City - The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) here recently oriented new nurses hired under the Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement and Local Service (RN Heals) project. Dr. Amanollah Bantuas, chief of the Training Division of the Department of Health in Autonomous Region
in Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM), facilitated the training. A background on the RN Heals project, family planning program, and maternal health programs were among the topics discussed during the orientation. IPHO said 50 registered nurses in the province qualified for the project.
Health Secretary Enrique Ona said RN Heals aims to improve access of the country’s poor to quality healthcare with social services by creating a pool of registered nurses with enhanced clinical and preventive health management competencies that will increase the nurses’ employability. The nurses, whether assigned in a hospital or health center, will
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Dili matungkad Special Gospel of the day:Mateo1:1-17(February21, 2013-Thursday) Mateo1:1-Ang basahon sa kagikanan ni JesuCristo, nga anak ni David, nga anak ni Abraham:Sa Genesis3:15adunay duha ka kaliwatan nga mao ang kang Maria ug sa bitin. Sa Santiago3:11- ang tab-ang ug parat dili managsama ug tinubdan. Sa Pinadayag12:7-9-adunay duha ka pundok sa mga angeles nga matarong, pinangulohan ni San Miguel Archangel, ang patron namo sa Jagna ug sa mga fallen angels, nga gidumala ni Lucifer nga sa latin means,”the bearer of light.”Buotan kini kani-adto apan mirebelde sa Ginoo kay walay utang kabubuton sa iyang magbubuhat.Ikaw, dili ka ba rebelde sa Dios?Dinhi atong makita nga kining duha ka lahi sa matarong ug daotan, mao ang gadominar sa kalibotan. Ikaw, hain ka niining kaliwatana?. Sa Juan1:1- ang pulong uban sa Dios ug kini usa ka Dios.Sa Juan1:14- siya nagpakatawo nga sa ato pa, dili gayud diay siya ordinaryo nga tawo lamang, kay nagpakatawo man lamang, susama gud ug kabaw nga nagpakakabaw kay dili siya kabaw.So therefore, ang iya lamang diay nga pagkatawhanon ang adunay kagikan o
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BRO. EDCEL L. CLOSAS “geanealogy” sanglit, ang iyang pagka Dios jamoy may sinugdanan. Sa Hebreo13:8-si Jesu-Cristo mao sa gihapon, kagahapon ug karon ug hangtud sa kahangturan. So meaning, kining gihisgotan sa ebanghelyo, referado sa iyang tawhanong aspeto lamang kay sa tinuod lang, limitado ang impormasyon sa “Diosnong kahimtang ni Kristo.”Sa Roma11:33-34- no one can fathom the fullness of God.”Fathom”is a latin word means “dili matugkad” sa tawhanong kapasidad. SPONSORED:Neneth-BobongBalino-Dr.Edith,PhD-TonyJordanCDO.San Pedro Calungsod, iampo mo kami! Listen: Radio Ultra AM1188-3:00 PM-Sunday!
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PASALO-A nga medyo personal kining akong opinyon karon kay ako unang tagaan sa pagtagad kining sulat nga akong nadawat gikan sa e-mail kon electronic mail. ••• Dear Mr. Pelone; Napugos ako pagpadala og sulat kanimo tungod kay wala na ako ka-antus sa akong gibati. Grabe na gyud kining akong gibati kay usahay mokatawa ug usahay makahilak man ako pagbasa sa imong lindog. Oo, bisan tinood nga opinyon nimo apan pasayloa nga ako kining tawgon og lindog kay malingaw gyud ako ug nga makompleto gyud ang akong adlaw kung makabasa na ko sa imong sinulat diri sa Mindanao Star. Gani, adunay mga higayon nga masipyat ako og basa sa imong lindog kay dili man nako makit-
Aw diay! Ruel V. Pelone an ang imong dagway sa mantalaan. Susama sa kanta nga “I Miss You Like Crazy” kon “gimingaw na ko nimong buanga ka” ang akong bation sa higayon nga tuyoon nga dili ka mosulat sa imong lindog. Uban niining akong sulat mao ang pagpasalamat sa imong paghatag kanamo og lingaw sa adlaw nga tanan. Kanimo matinahuron, Levy ••• Hi, Levy! Salamat sa imong paghatag og panahon ug salamat sa imong sulat nga
gipadala pinaagi sa e-mail. Ang imong pagsulat, usa ka timailhan nga adunay pud diay gabasa sa akong sinulat. Ensakto ang imo, adunay panahon nga mapakyas ako pagsulat sa akong opinyon panahon nga bisi. ••• Hangtud karong wala pa gyud katubag ang mga politiko nga akong gipangutana. Si Gobernador Oscar Moreno wala pa gyud katubag kanato kung kinsay sponsor sa iyang pagkatulog sa Pryce Plaza. Si kanhi kongresman ug kanhi mayor Constantino
Jaraula wala pa gihapon mitubag kung ngano nga naghimo siya og “diving board” diha sa Divisoria. Ambot kaha si kongresman tarpaulin nga si Benjo Benaldo kung gikasal na ba sila ni Inday Diana kay nabaniog ra ba. Kini ra ba silang tanan, magpapili og balik isip kuno sulugoon sa katawhan. Unsa na sab kaha ang mga pasalig aning mga tawhana noh? Naay usa ka politiko diha ang iyang estilo sa pangampanya kay “uban o mag uban kita.” Uban sa imong mata nga kung kalipay ikaw ra man, unya kung magpapili makig-uban na pud ka og balik sa mga botante. Tubaga sa lagi ang pangutana kung kinsa imo sponsor. Asa na cash advance, tinood ba nga nabangkaruta ang Miss or Tell nimo diha sa kapitolyo. Tubag pud oi!
Ang ika-duha nga persona sa Balaan’ng Trinidad Si Ginoo’ng Jesu-Cristo GINOO- Ang titulo sa PagkaDios (Deity) “Sa sinugdanan mao ang Pulong, ug ang Pulong uban sa Dios, ug ang Pulong Dios.”(Juan 1:1); “ ... alang sa tanan sa kinatibuk-an nga nahuptan diha Kaniya.”(divine attributes) (Taga-Colossas 1:19); “Kinsa, maingon nga nagahupot sa matag kinaiyahan sa Dios,…”(TagaFilipos 2:6). JESUS- Ang titulo sa Pagkatawo (Humanity)“…ug ang Pulong
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nahimong unod ug nagpuyo uban kanato.”(Juan 1:14), “Sud-unga, ang Cordero sa Dios nga magawagtang sa mga sala sa kalibutan!”(Juan 1:29)“… ug ikaw magahatag Kaniya sa pangalan nga Jesus, tungod kay Siya magaluwas sa iyang mga katawhan gikan sa ila’ng mga sala.” (Mateo 1:29). Ang bugtong manunubos ug manluluwas.
CRISTO- Ang titulo sa PagkaDios ug Pagkatawo (God-Man). “… Hari sa mga hari ug Ginoo sa mga ginoo. Ang Labaw nga Sacerdote ug Propeta.(1Timoteo 6:13-16;TagaColossas1:15-18). Ang Mesias nga Hari sa Israel ug usa ka Dinihugan (Anointed One) magagahum sa tibuok kalibutan sulod sa libuan ka katuigan sa umalabot niya nga Gingharian.(Millennial Kingdom) (Salmo 2:2; Daniel 9:25;Juan 4:2526).
ESIP Step 4: Learn to Protect! “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin As the “E-S-I-P” paradigm goes: Earn. Save. Invest. Protect. Risk is an inherent part of life. We simply have no foolproof way of knowing what tomorrow may bring. As many would agree, “OGK” – only God knows! As you go out striving to attain financial security by building your financial fortress through honest means of earning, saving, investing and accumulating your assets, it pays to bear in mind the scout motto: “Be prepared.” Be ready to address all possible dangers and difficulties that lie ahead – more specifically, the financial perils and pitfalls that could occur. Lack of preparation could easily lead to your financial downfall. In life, financial challenges do come to everyone with no exception. It is as
The financial doctor Dr. Adonis Agcopra sure as the sun rises to greet each and every morning. A lot of these challenges are expected. If you have a child, you’d most likely want him or her to study in the best schools to gain better footing someday. This corresponds to a future cost that you should have prepared well in advance. But for those unpredictable misfortunes that behave much like the stormy weather that sporadically comes and goes, the big question to be wary about should be: “When is it coming?” Somehow, risk can be mitigated to a great extent. Risk protection is good preparation.
Without prior protective financial buffer mechanisms in place, any of your assets could potentially be wiped out even by a single financial disaster. Your hard-earned P5M could easily go up in smoke if your house burns down without property cover. You’d have to shell out another P1M to replace your car should it get totally wrecked without sufficient insurance. Your physical business assets and stock inventory should also be part of a comprehensive business protection strategy. At the end of the day, especially for those whose
income are still mostly actively generated, it should be very important not to miss out that you – your mind and body – are your greatest lifetime assets. All your other assets wouldn’t be around without you. Among the most important questions you might need to ask are: “If I cannot physically do the work expected of me due to sickness or disability, how big will its impact be to my loss of income? Do I have enough buffer in place? Are there significant others depending on my income? How financially tragic will it be for me, my family and my business, work or profession if I have no prior preparations made?” Your mental and physical capital rightly deserves all the adequate protection it should have. Be a good scout. Be ready and prepared. Be adequately protected. Act now!
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ACIAR partners with ERDS in watershed rehab By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN de Oro City - The Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), together with Ecosystems Research and Development Service-10 (ERDS-10), has started implementing the project, dubbed as Improving Watershed Rehabilitation Outcomes in the Philippines using a Systems Approach in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. The project aims to rehabilitate the Cabulig River Watershed in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.
An assessment on the status of selected National Greening Program (NGP) sites implemented in Claveria by the People’s Organization (PO) under the Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) sites was conducted. This is done to design the appropriate methods of improving the survival and early growth of the key species used in the NGP and identify better/alternative species that could fit-in to the three major concerns of the project in
the aspect of production, livelihood and environmental significance. The project would also identify the “best bet” native or indigenous forest tree species and appropriate silvicultural interventions for old forest plantations. Future activities of the project will include the characterization and vulnerability assessment of the watershed area to landslide, soil erosion, and flooding; the implementation of livelihood options for the members of the CBFM-POs in the site; and conduct of species trials in
the watershed. Dr. Jack Baynes from ACIAR sp e arhe ad t he project. With him were Prof. Arthur Pasa and Forester Roger Tripoli of the Visayas State College of Agriculture, Baybay, Leyte. ERDS-10 Regional Technical Director for Research Danilo C. Cacanindin is ACIAR’s regional research counterpart. Assisting the ACIAR researchers are Forester Rey D. Nambatac, Forester I and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Of- systems Research and Deficer of Claveria and Norma velopment Division of the A. Palma, OIC Chief, Eco- Ecosystems Research and
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updates. Laurence Dadua of Smart Philippines conducted an orientation last February 18 with some City Hall personnel, headed by Assistant City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Officer Armen Cuenca, regarding the InfoBoard and its uses for the city.
The InfoBoard requires, however, that users would use Smart or Talk n Text SIM cards to enjoy the 30,000 allocation of free messages per month. Messages sent to non-Smart users will be billed P0.70. Among its uses is as an early warning communication tool for the people of the
80 barangays in the city, in case of emergencies, such as incoming typhoons, possible flooding or any disaster for that matter. With the InfoBoard, the 80 barangay captains can receive timely text messages through their cellphones from the City Disaster and Risk Reduction Manage-
ment Office giving them updates and specific instructions, all at no expense to the city or its subscribers. Aside from the CDRRMO, the City Information Office, the City Council, and other key offices may be tapped as additional content providers. (CIO/ PIA10/asf)
CdeO to implement web-based InfoBoard By Elaine O. Ratunil
CAGAYAN de Oro City City Hall will soon implement a web-based application, called the InfoBoard allowing particular offices or departments to instantly communicate with their constituents in the city. The InfoBoard is a com-
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from page 1 nearby plantation office. Though unsuccessful, the attackers fatally shot one guard and wounded two security personnel. Fortunately, Del Monte employees who were trapped in their offices escaped unharmed. After the 30-minute encounter, the rebels escaped through the road to Dahilayan where they were pursued by the police and military. The Company, assisted by the PNP, military and local governments, has reinforced security measures to ensure the safety of its workers and the surrounding community. DMPI claimed, its operations were not affected by the incident and its key assets at the plantation and cannery have been safely secured. “It is unfortunate that this incident had to happen and we are unaware of the reasons why the rebels committed such acts of violence,” the press statement also said. Del Monte has been operating in Bukidnon for the last 87 years, and it has provided gainful employment to over 20,000 people across 10 municipalities, the source related. Del Monte claims to have undertaken numerous sociocivic projects that continue to improve the lives of many families in the province. (data taken through the Philippine Information Agency, Region 10)
Golf...... from page 1
Inc. “The Golf for a Cause by the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro and Nissan Universal Motors Corporation with the help of Nissan Cagayan de
munication solution made possible through the city's partnership with Smart Philippines. It is currently being used by Ateneo de Manila to keep their students informed, in real time, about important school activities and Oro was a golf “swinging” success—exceeding not only the sponsors expectations but also Club records,” Nissan Universal Motors noted in a statement. “This partnership is only the beginning as Nissan considers Cagayan de Oro to be a key area for growth. Through this partnership, the lives of the Sendong victims will be changed for the better and we at Nissan are filled with joy at the opportunity to be able to be a part of this project. This partnership shows that Nissan is here to stay. Until Next Year! Cheers!” Nissan UMC was represented in the project by Honeymae A. Limjap, assistant vice president, marketing and sales and Justine Santos-Sugay, Assistant Manager-Corporate Communications while Nissan CDO was represted by Jefferson U. Rolida, president and general manager. The project organizers also recognized the following Hole Sponsors:, Kingston Lodge, Vertical Builders, Mocha Trucking/TLM, TThS Golf Group, Kim In Su Enterprise, Hosanna Academy, Puerto Community Hospital, PDG Tinnex & PP Devin Jaraula,Suvisco Industries Inc., Barangay Nazareth, Galam Music Lounge, WMC Cold Storage, Oroport Cargo Handling Services Inc., First Gusa Caltex, Shabu-way Hot Pot Cuisine, DBP Northern Mindanao, DBP Northeastern Mindanao, King’s Cross Development Corp., Boysen Pacific Paints, DML Trucking, Maxandrea Hotel/8’s Hightime, UCPB Cogon Branch, UCPB Velez Branch, Virginia Food Inc., Cham’s, La Ilongga-Ororama, Colgate-Palmolive Phils. Inc., Pelican Industrial Sales, PE Ferdie & Ja Bernasor, Llanillo Romero Optical Clinic, Triple
Jr, Fours Agritrade Inc., Alegria Hills, Clarenzon Marketing, Messrs. Ed Gulle / Benjie Calo, Engine Pro Motor Corp. / Denvi and Lito Cabrera, Sterling Savings Bank / Midway White Beach Resort/ Minkay Restobar, LeonardoVicente Associates /Consolidated Bldg. Maintenance, Inc., Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr., Paceman Multi-Purpose Cooperative, We-Fix Construction/Casa Isabella and San Miguel Corporation. The organizers also acknowledged the assistance received from the following: Star-Ads, Ultra Craft, Seda Hotel, Redbrick, Crocs, Nature’s Spring, Parasat Cable TV and Pryce Plaza. (PR)
NPA...... from page 1
undangon sa DMPI ang ilahang operasyon.” Dili siya pabor nga mawala ang DMPI. Nasayran nga sa dihang giatake sa mokabat sa 100 ka ginsakpan sa NPA ang DMPI main camp sa Camp Philips, Bukidnon kaniadtong hapon sa Martes, na-igo ug namatay ang usa ka guwadrya nga si Alfredo Neri Jr. ug samdan ang duha niya ka kaubang security guards nga sila si Franklin Millanes ug Leofel Jumawan. Nasamdan usab ang usa ka civilian nga si Mario Ayuban, taga Agusan Canyon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Pagkagabii sa Martes, gikompirmar ni Ka Oris nga NPAs ang mi-atake sa DMPI Camp Philips. Ang tigpamaba sa Fourth Infantry Division, Philippine Army nga si Lt. Col. Eugenio Osias nagkanayon nga ang pangatake sa NPA
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Broadcast Training Director BWM Media Center, Cagayan de Oro City sa DMPI Camp Philips, dili angay isipon nga sila lig-on sa pagkakaron. Pinaagi sa Magnum Radyo, siya miingon nga soft targets lamang ang magahom pag-atake sa NPA niining panahona. Ang soft targets, matud niya, mao kanang mga lugar nga dili makakaya pagdepensa sa ilahang kaugalingon. Sila mangsunog, mopatay og sibilyan, mopusil sa mga tawo’ng walay armas ug ilang pang-ihawon ang security guards. “Magpakita lamang nga ingon sila niana kahuyang,” pamahayag ni Lt. Col. Osias. Kini, matud pa niya, aron ipakusog sa NPA ang ilahang pagpangolekta og ‘permit-to-campaign ug permit-to-win’ gikan sa mga kandidato. Dugang niya nga pinaagi niining ginahimo sa NPA
batok sa soft targets, bati-on dayon og kahadlok ang katawhan “ug mo-ingon dayon sila nga kung dili kamo mohatag, adunay mahitabo kaninyo, para makapadayon sila ug mapakusog pa gayod nila ang pagpangolekta sa permit-to-campaign ug permit-to-win” ug uban pang pagpangilkil sa mga sibilyan ug mga korporasyon.”
tic transportation and infrastructure destination, and other restrictions that have limited market access among the constraints which have hampered the attainment of tourism sector targets. To overcome these constraints, the DOT plans to undertake strategic directions and programs—such as improvement of market access, connectivity and destination infrastructure; The DOT said the implementation of the NTDP would raise the contribution of the tourism sector to 8.1 percent of the gross domestic product from the current 5.8 percent; and “directly employ 6.8 million that will account for 17 percent of total employment.” The 10 million tourist target of the NTDP is expected to increase the tourism sector’s GDP percentage to 9% by 2016.
We grow minds ! CDO...... from page 8
To u r i s m D e v e l o p m e n t Plan (NTDP) based on the “identification of secondary gateways as premier entry points” to these areas, said Tourism Undersecretar y for Tourism Planning and Promotions Daniel Corpuz. L i m i t e d f l i g ht s a n d s eat capacities, including the poor quality and constrained capacity of international and domes-
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By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ City - The Department of Finance (DoF) ensured that all provincial, city and municipal treasurers will remain in their present assignments, during the election period. This provision is stipulated in the deputation
order of the DoF by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in connection with the May 13, 2013 national and local elections. DoF will comply with and enforce all orders and instructions of the Comelec relative to the election
duties and functions of its personnel. Pursuant Resolution No. 9598, promulgated on December 21, 2012, DoF ensures that all provincial, city, and municipal treasurers remain in their present assignments, during the election period. It will neither transfer,
Camiguin day care centers continue benefitting from EHCP
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before and two weeks after election day, except upon prior written approval of the Commission. Again, DOF will not designate temporary or casual employee as officerin-charge of the Office of the Treasurer. Meanwhile, the Civil Ser vice Commission
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By Jorie C. Valcorza
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin Sixty nine operational day care centers (DCC) here continue to implement the Essential Health Care Program (EHCP) benefitting some 2,383 preschoolers. For three years, adequate supplies of toothbrushes, fluoride toothpaste “poly paste”, lice shampoo and hand soap were provided to preschoolers. The Barangay Councils on the other hand look after
the needs of the DCCs in maintaining their respective center’s dental traps. The project was initiated by Fit for School Foundation and has been sustained by the provincial government over the years. It originally covers grade levels 1 to 4 elementary students, and later expanded to cover all pre-schoolers, as well. Aside from receiving hygiene kits, the children
likewise undergoes regular deworming activities. The success of EHCP in the province has garnered recognition from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Meanwhile, the DCCs here are also beneficiaries of the 120 days supplemental feeding program, last year, amounting to P2-million, excluding of kitchen utensils that were also provided for POLICE MOTORCYCLES - Police Regional Office-10 (PRO 10) turns-over the newlythem. (JCV/PIA/asf )
TCS hosts cluster 1 Division MANCOM By: Aileen F. Dabon
“I cannot tolerate late comers!”. This is what Dr. Cherry Mae L. Limbaco-Misamis Oriental Schools Division Superintendent said during the Cluster 1 Division MANCOM held at Talisayan Central School on January 16,2013. Limbaco reiterated that as leadsers they should always be punctual.Punctual not only in submitting reports but also in attendance to every gathering. School administrators-districxt supervisors,
principals, head teachers and School in- charge from Magsaysay to Talisayan attended the said meeting. During the administrators’ meeting,the superintendent elaborated the performance contract of the teachers hence,this is the basis of the controversial Productivity Incentive Bonus issue. Limbaco challenged every administrator to do their duties and responsibilities in their respective districts to uplift the
standard of education. The said meeting became challenging and heart- pounding when the administrators were made to answer questions as Limbaco picked their names from the box. Dr. Josephine Valledor – Regional Supervisor in Alternative Learning System graced the meeting. Valledor talked on the conduct of the National Achievement Test this coming March 13,2013 for GradeVI and March 12 for Grade III.
acquired motorcycles from the national headquarters to the provincial police stations around the region. Four these units have been given to Misamis Oriental; two each to Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte provinces and one to Cagayan de Oro City. (Rodolfo D. Mendoza, PIA-10/asf)
Unity walk isnabon ni Rep. Belmonte? ILIGAN City - Mipranka si Rep. Vicente “Varf ” Belmonte Jr. nga dili niya salmutan ang Unity Walk ug Covenant Signing sa mga kandidato subay sa programang Secure and Fair Elections kon SAFE 2013. Matud niya, ang susamang programa wala miepekto kaniadtong pili-ay
sa tuig 2007, kanus-a siya nabiktima sa pagglimbong. Hinoon, nanghinaut siya nga mapasi-ugda ang usa ka Unity Walk ug Covenant Signing nga dili manghilabot ang pulis ug ang Simbahang Katoliko sa politika. Siya miingon nga adunay pipila ka mga pari nga “gigamit ang pulpito
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CEB, DOT partner to push ZC- CDO air link to boost travel and tourism By Mike Baños
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The country’s leading domestic airline and the Department of Tourism are working both ends of the new direct air route between the cities of Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro to ramp up travel and tourism between the two destinations. “With the new air route, it is now easy, cheap and convenient for people from both cities to visit each other’s cities for a brief holiday,” noted Mary June G. Bugante, regional director of the Dept. of Tourism for Region IX. “Knowing how different the two cities are, we look forward to more tourists from Region X visiting us in the same manner people from here look forward to visiting Northern Mindanao.” Cebu Pacific flies from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboanga three times a week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Before the direct air route was opened last October 20, 2012, commuters had the option of either taking a 12 hour bus ride (with 5-stops in between) or fly some 1,650 kilometers via Manila or five times the 330 kms. that actually separates the two Mindanao cities. “Even if the direct flights are more expensive than the bus, many would still opt to fly, considering the health and safety considerations inherent in any 12-hour overland trip,” said Catalino E. Chan III, regional director for DOT Region 10. “However , a commuter can secure a fare even lower than the bus if he books early.” “I booked our flight last December 2012 for our Centennial Alumni Homecoming at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University as soon as the flight was started, “ said Ramon Raciv Escudero, a native Zamboangueño who now resides and works in Cagayan de Oro. “As a result, I paid even less than what I would have paid for a bus.” Tourism and airline officials have organized trips by travel writers from Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga to benchmark the new air route. The first group of travel journalists from Zamboanga visited Cagayan de Oro last November 27-29, 2012 while Kagay-anon travel writers returned the favor just last Feb. 12-14, 2013. “To further promote interregional travel, DOT Northern Mindanao plans to hold its annual month-long Pasundayag sa Northern Mindanao cultural festival in Iloilo and Bacolod instead of Metro Manila as it has traditionally been done in the past,” Mr. Chan noted. At present, CEB operates 60 domestic and 31 international routes. Two international routes being offered will commence later this year: Manila-Bali on March 16, 2013 and Manila-Dubai on October 7, 2013. Cagayan de Oro’s Lumbia Airport is the regional hub for air commuters from the four provinces and nine cities of Northern Mindanao (Region X) but serves passengers from as far as the Caraga, Lanao and Zamboanga regions. It is the second busiest airport in Mindanao in terms of air passenger traffic and cargo
volume. CAAP figures show it accommodated 14,644 flights; 1,471,432 passengers and handled 22,244,562 kgs. of cargo in 2011. Similarly, Zamboanga International Airport is the regional trunkline airport for Western Mindanao, serving passengers as far as Tawi-Tawi and Sulu. CAAP figures show it served 16 percent more passengers than the previous year for a total of 724,128 passengers. Cebu Pacific is widely credited with sparking the boom in domestic travel and tourism with its drastically reduced fares, en-
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couraging Filipinos to travel all over the country. Online sales of travel and tourism products and services due to increasing internet penetration and easy access to credit/debit cards by tourists in the 10-30 years age group which makes up the bulk of internet users in the Philippines experienced increasing travel and tourism in 2010. Western and Northern Mindanao are among the nine priority clusters for investments and development identified under the recently minted National Kagay-anon Journalists pose with Tour Guide Icelle Borja at the Rizal cdo /P5 Shrine in Zamboanga City.