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CAGAYAN de Oro City - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is reminding all taxpayers to engage only with BIR-accredited tax agents/practitioners.
Taxpayers should secure a copy of the agent/ practitioner’s certificate of accreditation and take note of the taxpayer identification number, accreditation number, date of issuance and date of expiry before
engaging with him or her, said BIR-Revenue Region 16. The Bureau earlier issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 6-2013 to clarify certain concerns of taxpayers regarding the
audit program and their responsibility in selecting tax agents/practitioners. This, after knowing that there are tax agents/ practitioners, who write on behalf of the taxpayer and/ or represent the taxpayer
questioning the validity of the electronic letter of authority (eLA) issued, as well as other procedures related to audit, such as issuance of Subpoena Duces Tecum and assessment notices. It has been found out that
many of these tax agents/ practitioners are not accredited by the BIR as required under Revenue Regulations (RR) 11-2006, as amended by RR Nos. 4-2010 and 142010. bir /P6
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22ND PNP FOUNDATION DAY – Police Director Manuel R. Barcena, PESE, of the Directorate for Integrated Po-
lice Operations - Eastern Mindanao (right), receives the plaque of appreciation from P/Chief Supt. Catalino B. Rodriguez Jr., PRO-10 director, as he graces the 22nd Foundation Day ceremonies at Camp Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro Ciity, February 4, this year. In the same occasion, Director Barcena officiated the unveiling of the Regional PRO-10 Bidding and Transparency Board. (photo by Rolando Sudaria, MinStar)
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Mao kanay nahitabo sa makalilisang kadaghang ordinansa sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro nga igo lang gipasar, wala na-implementar. Tipik na niana ang Rugby Ordinance nga nagadili sa minors pagsimhut-simhot og ‘solvents’. Isip presiding officer sa City Council, gihinabi sa Mindanao Star (MS) si Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Enerio Acenas, kinsa miingon nga lisod ipatuman ang maong ordinansa “kay mo-counter man gud kana sa Juvenile Justice Welfare Act nga gi-author ni Senador Kiko Pangilinan.” Matud niya nga “ubos sa Juvenile Justice Welfare Act, dili pwedeng silutan ug dili pwede prisuhon ang minors.” Namatikdan nga sa lainlaing kadalanan, mga parke, bisan atubangan sa City Hall
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ug duol sa mga presinto sa kapulisan o mga tunghaan, naghitak ang kabataang nagasimhot og ‘solvents’. Karong panahona, gihimo na usab nga sangtuwaryo sa ‘rugby boys’ ang ilawom sa Recto Overpass. Matud ni Vice Mayor Acenas “bisan ang kapulisan, dismayado kaayo kay kung makasikop sila’g minors nga nagasimhot og rugby, buhi-an man lang dayon kay naa man lagi kanang balaod ni Senador Pangilinan.” Wala siyay nabungat nga remedyo batok niini nga problema.
‘Household helpers’ moti-urok Sinulat ni Arjay S. Felicilda, News Editor
Boodle Fight - Game na game nakisalo si Misis Hanepbuhay Cynthia Villar sa isang boodle fight kasama si Cong. Dan Fernandez (1st District ng Laguna) at iba pang mga lokal na opisyal ng San Pedro, Laguna. (Advertorial)
gidaghanon sa mga tawo’ng mo-hire og ‘kasambahay’… CAGAYAN de Oro City – Posibleng moti-urok ang karon nga gipatuman na ang Republic Act No. 10361 : Domestic Workers Act o Batas Kasambahay. Kini nga pangagpas gipalanog sa mga tumatambong sa news conference kagahapong adlawa diha sa opisina sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-10). Ubos sa balaod, ang matag ‘kasambahay’ mag2012 Year-end Review dawat na karon og binulan (Pagbalik-lantaw sa dagkong panghitabo sa Year of the Dragon 2012) nga sweldo’ng P2,500 sa Metro Manila; P2,000 sa DISYEMBRE 4 - Kapi’g 30-mil ka tawo gipahikling chartered cities; ug P1,500 sa evacuation centers tungod sa paghapak sa bagyong sa ubang mga dakbayan o Pablo sa Cagayan de Oro. Naka-alerto usab ang lainkalungsoran. laing rescue groups. Walay tawo’ng namatay dinhi Sa gidak-on lamang sa sa syudad, apan upat ang sa Misamis Oriental. Upat sweldo, posibleng motiusab ang namatay sa lalawigan sa Bukidnon. helper /P6
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NGCP urges public not to plant trees near transmission lines By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
SOWING THE SEEDS FOR PEACE – Photo shows Bishop Felixberto Calang of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) facilitating the video conference between National Democratic Front peace panel Chair Luis Jalandoni (on screen) and Davao City journalists. Part of the peace efforts initiated by the Sowing the Seeds of Peace (SSP), of which the IFI leader is a convener. (MindaNews photo by Karlos Manlupig)
SALAG SA KAMINYOON – Kinse ka magti-ayon ang hingpit nga misulod sa salag sa kaminyoon atol sa People-to-People program kaniadtong Huwebes sa Barangay Macasandig, dakbayan sa Cagayan de Or. Si Mayor Vicente Emano maoy mikasal kanila. (kuha ni Jun Felicilda)
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“During my training at the BWM Media Center in Cagayan de Oro City, I have learned a plethora of ideas about radio broadcasting. Thanks to my teacher adviser, Ms. Jinny A Luminhay, for helping me know what radio broadcasting really is, through Mr. Joe del Puerto Felicilda, the source person and training facilitator. It never came to me the radio news model, the types of straight news (advance coverage, or continuing news), data gathering, kinds of news events, radio news writing, and the things that should be avoided or should not be used in broadcast news writing, among others. I should also mention the length of the script, and how each segment is critically measured. So, I greatly honor and thank you Teacher Jinny for bringing me to this very educational and worthwile seminar/workshop.”
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CAGAYAN DE Oro City The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has appealed to the public not to plant or grow trees near transmission structures. Ms. Elizabeth A. Ladaga, corporate communication and public affairs officer for NGCP - Mindanao, said trees planted near transmission lines can cause power interruptions when they breach the prescribed safety clearances for high-voltage power lines. L ast mont h , NG C P complained about trees intentionally planted under transmission lines, particularly in Balo-i area in Lanao del Norte. According to NGCP, the Balo-i-Agus 2 138kV line already tripped seven times for January alone because of trees deliberately planted by
unscrupulous landowners beneath the lines. Ms. Ladaga also reminded the public to take extra precautions when near the transmission lines. She also urged them not to park vehicles near or under transmission lines. Flying of kite near transmission lines, climbing transmission structures, putting up of antenna near or under transmission lines
CAGAYAN de Oro City Councilor Ramon Tabor, chair of the City Council committee on laws and rules, Tuesday, proposed the enactment of an ordinance establishing the Department of Labor and Employment’s National Skills Registry System (NSRS) in the city. At the regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, the
councilor said representatives of the DOLE-10 informed the committee on labor and employment, chaired by Councilor Alexander Dacer, that it is now ready to put up the system. The NSRS is a nationwide manpower skills registry system that captures the manpower supply available to employment locally and abroad.
Tabor proposes law establishing NSRS
are also discouraged “When passing through transmission structures, do not carry long sticks or any object that might get in contact with the power lines,” she advised. Ms. Ladaga also reminded the public to report to the NGCP any incident of tangled tree branches, leaning posts or towers, and sagging lines. (APB/ PIA-10/asf )
Tabor
It also harmonizes all data system of TESDA, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), among others, on labor demand and supply for efficient matching and/or provision of employment services. Councilor Dacer said DOLE will provide the computers and technical training to the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for the operation of the system and will conduct regular monitoring of the project implementation in the city and in all barangays. (JBD/ jdelpf )
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JV: Economic growth meaningless if millions remain mired in poverty SAN Juan Rep. JV Ejercito Estrada reminded the Aquino administration that its “economic gains” may be meaningless if it will not be able to improve the lives of Filipinos and lift millions out of poverty. Ejercito Estrada said the 6.6-percent economic growth posted by the Philippines last year will not mean anything to Juan de la Cruz unless it translates into more jobs, higher pay, and an over-all improvement in the quality of his life.
“If the country’s economy performed ‘beyond expectations,’ why then did we have more unemployed Filipinos last year?” the young lawmaker asked. The San Juan solon pointed out the results of the October 2012 Labor Force Survey which revealed that 2.76 million Filipinos are unemployed. The survey showed that some 120,000 additional Filipino workers joined the ranks of the unemployed last year. The country’s unemploy-
ment rate went up despite the fact that prior to the release of the survey, the Philippines posted a 6.5 percent increase in its gross domestic product (GDP)--the sum of goods and services produced within the country’s borders-in January to September 2012. “President Aquino and his Cabinet should also ask the 10.9 million Filipino households who considered themselves poor in an SWS survey whether the 6.6 percent economic growth in
2012 had an impact on their lives,” said Ejercito Estrada. In a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) in January, an additional 1.4 million Filipino households rated themselves “mahirap.” The SWS poll, which was conducted on Dec. 8 to 11, indicated that 54 percent of respondents or 10.9 million Filipino households considered themselves poor. This is higher than the 47 percent or 9.5 million Filipino families recorded in August 2012. The young lawmaker also
NorMin coaches prepare for Pambansang Palaro 2013 By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ City - A seminarworkshop in Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition was held for the Northern Mindanao coaches and chaperons participating in the 2013 Palarong Pambansa (National Athletic Association Meet) set in Dumaguete
City, April 14-20, this year. The activity was aimed to equip the participants necessary knowledge in the prevention and management of injuries that will probably be encountered by the athletes and on the protocol of any on-toward incidents during the training, said Dr. Allan G. Farnazo, officer-in-
charge of the Department of Edcucation (DepEd-10). Attended by coaches and chaperons from the region’s 14 schools divisions, the workshop was also aimed to prepare them for the long training on both divisionbased and Unified Athletic Training, which runs for 72 days, before the national
event. Discussed during the two-day workshop were the Domains of Effective Coaching, Sports Ethics and Sanctions of Coaches, Eligibility of Coaches and Athletes, Orientation on Training, the Development of Training Design. palaro /P6
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noted that while the salary of minimum wage earners have remained the same, the prices of basic goods and services such as food and utilities rise every year. “Our minimum wage earners practically have no respite from the continuous increase in the price of basic goods and services. So before the Aquino administration flaunts its economic gains, it must first examine whether these have really trickled down to the people.” (Advertorial)
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Piliay kon election atong mahalon
Karon sa bulan sa Mayo adunay piliay local diin atong pagabotohan ang pagka gobernador sa lalawigan, mga mayores sa dakbayan ug kalungsoran. Aduna usab senadores ug mga sakop sa kongreso. Maanindot kini nga atong katungod nga nahilatid sa nasud demokrasya nga wala sa uban nasud. Tungod niini atong mahalon ang atong katungod sa pagboto. Dili nato ibaligya ang atong mga balota ngadto sa mga politico. Atong mahalon ang maong katungod. Idayan dayan nato ang atong bandila sa kagawasan diin ang piliay nasakop niini nga balaodnon. Mikatawa ako sa deklarasyon sa usa ka actor nga karon senador diin miingon siya molusad siya sa iyang kandidatura alang sa pagka pamuno sa nasud. Pastilan gayud kining atong mga igsoon nga tungod kay artista ug popular sila abi nila pareho ang buhaton sa pagkupot sa renda sa pangagamhanan. Wala may kwenta kon artista ka o kaha kutsero ka basta adunay
sulod ang imong ulo nga mosabut sa kalihokan sa kagamhanan. Sumala sa atong nasayran ang maong actor sigi lamang hilum sa senado kay wala man iyang ikabuga ug karon mag president na hinoon. Simbaki intawon ipalayo unta ang panuway. Mao lagi kanang akong giingon sa una kong mga sinulat nga unta adunay husto kwalipikasyon ang mga kandidato aron dili kita maataw ataw ug ang atong nasud dili mag lunang sa palso nga panga gamhanan. Grabe kini nga estelo sa atong mga politico. Abi nila nga sila gobernador o kaha senador, puede na sila nga mokupot sa ubang katungdanan. Dili man sila intawon maulaw niini mao nga ang nasud dili gayud moasenso kay aduna kitay mga lederes na kataw-anan ug balasubas. Dili mahimo nga bisan nalang kinsa nga tawo ang puede ma senador, puede ma kongresista, o puede mag president. Usahay maulit ako nga magsud ong sa uban natong mga lederes nga walay mga
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BEN EMATA JR. buot. Walay sulod ang mga isip. Wala maka kab-ut sa hustong edukasyon pureso magpataka lamang sa paglamlam sa ilang trabaho. Mag unsa nalang intawon ang katawhan. Mga posisyon sama sa senador ug kongresista kinahangan unta mga college graduate. Magmugna kini sa balaodnon unya butangan lang nato sa walay hustong grado. Siempre mahulog sa intonsis ang atong nasud tungod sa kakulang sa hibalo sa atong gipili nga mga lederes. Ang nakadut niini kay dahan usab kita mga electors nga kon artista gani mohurok sila ug ilang botohan bisan maot kayo. Paliton
ilang boto ila man sab ibaliya hangtud nga modaug kini mga kandidato nga popular pero walay sulod ang utok. Daghan na kaayo nahitabo nga bisan kolokoy nga artista basta popular modaug gayud. Tan awa ninyo ang senado karon kon kinsa diha ang dunay hustong abilidad sa trabaho. Matud pa lai ni kanghi senador Ernie Maceda nga ang senado pipila lang ang magtrabaho mga unom lang ka senador sa 23 niini. Nadaut an hitsura matud pa niya tungod sa pagdagsang sa celebrities. Ako manghinaut lamang ug akong ihangad sa langit nga unta makamata kining atong mga lederes ug ang mga katawhan magpili kita sa mga magbabalaod kana lamang unta ang naka escuela usab. Ayaw intawon kanang popular nga tawo nga walay hustong edukasyon. Ang mahitabo niini daghan na kitang kolokoy. Unsa man unya ang dangatan sa atong nasud kon ang mga lederes pulos nalang walay hustong utok alang sa ilang trabaho. Unya piliay /P6
Natural high Think a minute… Imagine there was a safe, legal drug that not only made you feel good, but was actually good for you. And best of all, it was free! A former drug addict named William Burroughs says: “Every feeling you get on drugs you can get without drugs.” People who get high on marijuana often say they can laugh at anything. But they’re wrong in thinking that the fun comes from the marijuana. It’s actually their own ability to laugh and have fun which they already had. So all the drug problems of harming our bodies and brains, hurting our families and relationships, ruining our jobs and careers, just are not worth it.
The fact is we were born with powerful chemicals already in our bodies that can give us these great feelings and highs. But how do we activate and enjoy these amazing great feelings? Simply by choosing to. Did you know that fun and happiness is actually a choice? When we choose to be happy, to laugh, to have a positive attitude, and to love others, then our whole body chemistry changes. We get new energy, confidence, and a totally new perspective on our situation and life. We just feel better in every way. Victor Frankl’s true story tells about the horrible pain and torture the Jews experienced every day in a Nazi prison camp. They were treated even worse than
animals! Yet Victor Frankl and some of his fellow Jews chose to have fun and enjoy every day. They simply chose to create their own life of happiness by seeing the good in each other and the world, even with all the
evil, painful things being done to them. A successful man says that you can make any kind of job you do fun. He says: “If it’s not fun, then you’re not doing it right.” Real fun and happiness only comes when you choose to change your mind and attitude. And Jesus Christ, Who gave you the ability to be happy, can help you start changing today. Just ask Him to take full charge of your thinking and way of living every day. Jesus is the One Who can help you bring out all the fun and happiness He put inside you—no matter what problems or pain you’re facing. That’s the way you can live every day with a natural high. Just Think a Minute…
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Special Gospel of the day:Mateo 4:18-22( February5,2013)Mateo 4:18- ug sa naglakaw siya sa ubay sa Lanaw sa Galilea, nakita niya ang duha ka mga magsoon nga lalaki, si Simon nga ginganlan si Pedro ug si Andres nga igsoon niya ni Pedro, nga nanglaya diha sa lanaw, kay mga mangingisda man sila. Sa Sirac 33:11- ang matag usa adunay “tahas sa pagkahimugso” niining kalibotana.Sa Roma 12:6-9ug sanglit nabatonan ta man ang espirituhanong mga hiyas nga nagkalainlain sibo sa grasya nga gihatag kanato, kinahanglan gami-
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ton ta kini: kon sa profesiya, kinahanglan gamiton ta kini sibo sa gidak-on sa atong pagtoo. kon sa pag-alagad, sa atong pagpang-alagad; ang nagatudlo, sa iyang pagpanudlo. Ikaw, hain niini nahisibo ang imong
kapasidad sa pagpangalagad? Mateo 4:19- Ug siya miingon kanila, “Sumunod kamo kanako, ug himoon ko kamong mga mangingisdag tawo.Sa Canon Law 229- kitang tanang binunyagan gitawag sa Dios sa pagka “mangingisda ug mga kalag.” Sa 1 Timoteo 4:16-tagda ang imong kaugalingon ug ang imong pagpanudlo; magpadayon ikaw niini, kay sa pagbuhat mo sa ingon pagaluwason mo ang imong kaugalingon ug ang mga magapatalinghug kanimo.So therefore, ang kalag sa tawo usa ka bililhon sa mata sa Dios.
Sa Exequeil 18:23- dili malipay ang Dios tungod sa kamatayon sa usa ka makasasala.Sa 2 Tesalonica 1:9- ang kalayo nga walay pagkapalong diin magantos kita sa adlaw ug sa gabei sa kasakitan. Ikaw, dili ka maluoy sa imong pamilya ug silingan nga masugba sa kalayong gadilaab? Please be part of our media ministry and our charity outreach program in behalf of the JD Kaligayahan Foundation, INC. You can visit in my office located at SMCNI Cable TV, compound in Poblacion Jagna, Bohol.#0928414940Question-Prayer
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Maghi-usa batok mina – Lopez Sinulat ni Arjay S. Felicilda, News Editor
sulod sa kapid-an ka katuigan. Sila nagtoo nga pinaagi kang Ms. Lopez, madala ang ilahang tingog ngadto sa dalunggan sa nasudnong pamuno-an. Si Ms. Lopez duha ka adlaw’ng milibot sa Surigao del Sur aron pagsuta sa kadaut nga nahimo sa mga minahan batok sa kinag-iyahan sa dapit ug pagpasulong sa adbokasiya alang sa pagpalambo sa industriya sa torismo lalawigan. Tuod man, siya misaad nga kini nga hisgotanan iyang dalhon ngadto kang Presidente Aquino.
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur – Maghi-usa aron matak-upan ang mga minahan dinhi sa Pilipinas, panawagan ni Executive Director Gina Lopez sa ABS-CBN Foundation. Si Director Lopez mianhi dinhi sa Surigao del Sur, karong bag-o, aron palapdan ang iyahang kawsa alang sa pagpalambo sa eco-tourism sa probinsiya, puli sa mina . Siya miduyog sa dili mominus 6,000 ka katawhang naglihok-protesta sulod sa Cantilan municipal gymnasium ug mipalanog sa ilang kadismaya tungod sa operasyon sa mina nga
“nakagusbat na kaayo sa among ekosistema.” Tumbok sa protesta sa katawhan ang MarcVentures Mining and Development Corporation (MMDC) nga nag-operate og dakong minahan sa Mt. Hilong-Hilong. Namatikdan nga ang maong minahan naghulga sa dakong suba nga tinubdan sa tubig alang sa sistema sa irigasyon sa tulo ka kalungsoran sa Surigao del Sur. Tungod sa pagsalmot ni Ms. Lopez, nabuhi pagbalik ang dugo sa katawhan sa naasoy nga dapit, kinsa nawad-an na og paglaum
By Jorie C. CAGAYAN de Oro City The Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD-10) dengue surveillance report for January 1 to January 25 indicated a rise in the number of admitted patients. After posting a considerable drop of more than 200 dengue cases between the months of November (517) and December (315), the count now had started to swell to 400 recorded cases for the entire region. Dr. Dave Mendoza, chief of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU), however, noted that there is only a slight increase of 85 cases from 315 in December to 400 cases in January.
Valcorza Most of these cases were from the province of Misamis Oriental absorbing 52.50 percent of the total reported cases or 210 patients, followed by Bukidnon posting some 96 cases, Lanao del Norte and Misamis Occidental with 46 each, and Camiguin province with only two. The surveillance report likewise said five deaths last January due to dengue, mostly between children aged one to nine years old, four of which were reported in Misamis Oriental and PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE – Labing unang nakadawat og mga benepisyo, ubos sa People-to-Program 2013 ang Baranone in Misamis Occidental. gay Macasandig, dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro. Napahimuslan sa katawhan ang libreng dental, medical ug Bukidnon province, on veterinary services, mga pagka-on ug ubang mga serbisyon. Kini, kaniadtong Enero 31 ning tuiga. (CDO CIO/asf) the other hand, recorded the highest percentage increase, which soared from seven to 96 cases last month. (JCVPIA 10/jdelpf )
DOH reports rise in dengue cases
DepEd-ARMM embarks Davaoeños on a new program
288 receive medical care from IPHO-Lanao By Apipa P. Bagumbaran LANAO del Sur – Twohundred eighty eight residents of Boston, Davao Oriental have received medical attention and care from the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) of Lanao del Sur. IPHO Chief Alinader Minalang said 137 of the beneficiaries were from Barangay Poblacion and 151 from Barangay Nicolas. According to Mr. Minalang, the IPHO solidarity medical mission in said municipality was conducted last Januar y 29 and
30, cooperation with the Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOHARMM). Such services, include free consultations, tetanus toxoid injections, free medicines and wound dressing, among others. It was the second solidarity medical mission conducted by the IPHOLanao to respond to the healthcare needs of typhoon-affected communities in Davao Oriental. (APB/PIA-10/asf )
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI City - The Bureau of Madrasah Education (BME), under the Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) has launched a new program on spiritual development and moral transformation. The program dubbed, as Da’wah and Transformation was developed to support the moral recovery thrust of the current ARMM leadership as a critical aspect of sustaining the reforms. ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman said this latest program will provide leadership in spiritual development
and moral transformation of the ARMM bureaucracy as well as translate the precepts of peace building among Muslims in the region. DepEd-ARMM Regional Secretary Jamar Kulayan said that among the more than 400 Arabic teachers employed by DepEdARMM are prominent Ulama, who can be tapped to lead in spiritual development and moral transformation. Under the program, BME is considering Spiritual Development and Renewal through Ihtikaf (Group Retreat), Ikram (Service), Ijtima’ (Annual Congregation); media-based advocacy (radio Da’wah);
and Islamic values integration across the K to 12 curriculum with Arabic teachers serving as mentors to
subject teachers, said Madrasah Education Undersecretary Prof. Alzad Sattar. (DepEdARMM/APB/PIA10/asf)
BALAANG PULONG
Ang DIOS nagpaabot og kabag-unhan sa atong kauga;ingon sukad si JESUS misulod sa atong kasingkasing. (1Cor 6:12-20)
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‘Perimeter stalls’ sa Maramag gitukod Two government Sinulat ni Sammy Te
MARAMAG, Bukidnon – Gisugdan na’g tukod ang balor og P100 milyones nga perimeter stalls palibot sa merkado publiko ning maong lungsod.
Ang proyekto gipundohan sa Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), sumala ni Mayor Alicia Paulican-Resus. Samtang gisugilon ni Municipal Engineer Tiburcio Macalam Jr. nganhi sa Mindanao Star (MS) nga ang
nahisgotang stalls okupahon puhon sa mga negosyanting napapahawa stalls sa dihang gitukod ang wet and dried market, Bigasan ng Bayan, gulayan ug prutasan. Sa laing bahin, palapdan sa LGU ang dalan padulong
buildings to rise in Bukidnon
sa bus terminal atbang sa public market. Ang pagpahimutang sa maong proyekto abagan sa kagamhanang probinsiyal. Kini kabahin sa P25 By Rosemary Allo-Genon of Mindanao Star Bukidnon milyones nga gahim. (ST/ jdelpf) BU K I DNON – A ne w Quezon is constructing a multi-million pesos mu- new PNP/Hall of Justice nicipal building will soon building. Speaking during the rise in Sumilao. Mayor Rey Jabla led, January 31 ground breakthe ground breaking cer- ing rites, Mayor Gregorio emonies on January 31, Ll. Gue disclosed that the this year, with members edifice will cost P4 million of the municipal council, from local funds. department heads and It will be erected beside guests from various sec- the P15 million legislative building. (RAG/arjaysfelitors. Meanwhile, the LGU of cilda)
TRANSPARENCY BOARD – Makita sa hulagway si Police Chief Supt. Catalino
B. Rodriguez Jr., (wala) director sa Police Regional Office (PRO-10) nga nagaabag kang Police Director Manuel R. Barcena sa Integrated Police Operations – Eastern Mindanao (too), pagbukas sa Bidding and Transparency Board kagahapong adlawa sa Camp Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. (hulagway kuha ni Rolando Sudaria sa Mindanao Star)
BIR......
from page 1 The Circular clarified that tax agents/practitioners engaged in the regular preparation, certification, audit and filing of tax returns, information returns or other statements or reports required by the Code or Regulations; and those who regularly appear in meetings, conferences, and hearings before any office of the BIR officially on behalf of a taxpayer or client in all matters relating to client’s rights, privileges, or liabilities under laws or regulations administered by the BIR, shall be deemed to be engaged in tax practice and are required to
apply for accreditation pursuant to Section2(e) of RR No. 11-2006, as amended. Those engaged in the regular preparation of requests for ruling, petitions for investigation, protests, requests for refund or tax credit certificates, compromise settlement and/ or abatement of tax liabilities and other official papers and correspondence with the BIR, and other similar or related activities are also covered by the Circular. Meanwhile, a database of accredited, suspended and delisted tax agents/practitioners is maintained by BIR, hence, taxpayers can check the status of accreditation at the BIR Regional Office or Revenue
District Offices. The chair of the Revenue Accreditation Board for BIRRevenue Region 16 is Assistant Regional Director Nuzar Balatero. Revenue Region 16 covers all the cities and municipalities of Northern Mindanao including Lanao del Sur and Marawi City of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. (APB/ PIA10/BIR-RR16/jdelpf )
Helper...... from page 1
yabaw na ang ubang mga agalon, matud nila. Subay gihapon sa bagong balaod, ang ‘kasambahay’ kinahanglang walo ka oras lamang ang trabaho matag adlaw, hatagan sa over-time pay, ug 24 oras nga day-off matag semana.
Kinahanglan usab nga hatagan og medical assistance kung masakit o maangol samtang nagatrabaho, respeto sa personal privacy, makagamit sa ‘outside communication’ ug katungod sa pagtungha o training samtang nagaalaad isip ‘kasambahay’. Subay gihapon sa Republic Act No. 10361 : Domestic Workers Act, ang matag ‘kasambahay’ kinahanglang hatagan sa pagka-on katulo matag adlaw ug dili abusohan sa bisan unsang paagi. Matud ni DOLE-10 Regional Director Johnson Cañete nga gibuot usab sa balaod nga ang ‘kasambahay’ dili pabantayon sa negosyo kay lain na kana nga kategoriya sa trabaho. Matud ni Director Cañete, dili kini angay kabalak-an kay “gani, kini nga balaod makadasig hinoon sa mga
‘kasambahay’ kay gawas sa mga benepisyo nga nasangpit sa unahan, sila ma-cover man usab sa Philhealth ug SSS, kansang bayrunon o premiums abagahon sa agalon.” Dunay ubang situwasyon nga dili kuripot ang agalon ug mohatag sa ‘kasambahay’ og mas-dakong sweldo… kaha P5,000 matag bulan. “Sa ingon niana nga situwasyon, ang ‘kasambahay’ maoy mobayad sa kabahin sa iyahang Philhealth ug SSS premiums,” matud ni Director Cañete.
Palaro......
from page 3 It was learned that about 100 athletes from region 10 are joining the Palarong Pambansa in various events, namely: Archery, Arnis, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Softball, Swimming, Taekwando, Chess, Football, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Sepak Takraw and Boxing. Also included are Athletics, Swimming and Goal Ball for the visually-impaired and mentally-challenged children and youth with disability CWD/YWD) , Farnazo said. On the other hand, the division-based trainings in the different sports events have started January 15 until February 15, this year, by the schools division winners in the recent Palarong Pampook of region 10, Farnazo added. (RCA-PIA10/jdelpf )
Piliay...... from page 4
moreklamo ang katawhan sa maot nga pagdala sa kagamhanan nga ila man usab kini nga kasal-anan. Hinaut ma usab ang hitsura sa atong politika. (ben-emata.com) ANG NAGSULAT NIINI Si Ben Emata na decklarar nga Most Outstanding Editor sa Northern Mindanao sa tuig 1986 nga gihimo sa Federation of Provincial Press Clubs of the Philippines. Nakadawat usab sa unom pa ka mga awards nga gihatag sa nagkadaiya nga kapunongan. Na absuelto sa 52 ka kasong libelo criminal. Diriyut mopanaw sa laing kalibutan sa dihang mibagsak sa bukid sa Claveria, Misamis Oriental ang usa ka helicopter sa militarya nga iyang gisakyan. Nakasulat sa tulo ka mga libro. Presidente sa Cagayan de Oro Press Club. Executive Vice President sa Mindanao Press and Radio Club. Kanhi Presidente sa Rotary Club of South Cagayan de Oro.
Centrio...... from page 8
global hit “Oppa Gangnam Style!” “We are excited to open in Cagayan de Oro and serve our “kababayans” here plus local and foreign tourists. We offer all the trademarks that Friday’s is known for – fun, food and good times,” said Ms. Adriano. “Fact is that anytime—anywhere—is really a good time for a “Friday’s”. TGI Friday’s Cagayan de Oro City is located at Level 1 Centrio mall and is open from 11 am to 11pm from Sun-Thurs, 11am to 12mn during Friday and Saturday.
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TGI FRIDAY’S MEDIA LAUNCH IN CENTRIO Fun! Fun! Fun! and Americana Galore on a Thursday at a new place called TGIFriday’s at Ayala Malls’ Centrio Cagayan de Oro. It was nice to see old and new faces together for TGIFriday’s Media Launch at the Ayala Mall’s Centrio Mall last Thursday, January 24. The old boys led by Mindanao Current’s Ed Montalvan, Business Mirror’s Butch Enerio, MindaNews Froilan Gallardo, Gold Star Daily’s Netnet Camomot were there as were the young bloggers with the likes of Tom Udasco, Venus Mabale and Jaqs Agbon, to name a few. We were welcomed by Selrhaco’s Charles Lim who introduced us to TGIFriday’s Cagayan de Oro Manager Mitz Carreon and Bistro Group’s Marketing Manager Roda Patricia Adriano. T.G.I.Friday’s newest store sports the same contemporary vibe and interiors that can be found in any Friday’s branch worldwide: the wooden dining tables, spacious booth seating down to the sleek droplights that brighten the dining areas. The eclectic memorabilia concept, of course, is there too: disco balls and images of icons such as Bruce Lee, Wonder Woman, E.T. and the Ghostbusters and the “Album Wall” which highlights musical superstars from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. Ed and I especially like this wall with the Harley Davidson and Levi’s logos from our generation. For a Thursday evening and the 24th of January at that, the place was surprisingly full, with most patrons coming in as couples and families. Which really surprised me because for Cagayan de Oro, the prices were certainly not cheap although not that expensive. This time of the month when the 15th or end of the month payday is approaching and salaried employees are usually on scrimp mode after splurging most of their pay in the week following payday is traditionally called hereabouts as tingbitay sa iro (literally, never mind). We had hardly settled ourselves in two long tables when the parade of OMG dishes from the kitchen started coming in waves: Three-for-all, a trio of Friday’s signature Fried Mozzarella, Buffalo Wings and Loaded Potato Fries; closely followed by Chicken Fingers, Friday’s all-time favorite hand-battered chicken tenders, fried and served with flavorsome fries and a choice of Barbecue sauce or Honey Mustard dip. Jack Daniel’s Salmon and Ribs; and Holy of Holies! A platter-sized burger that had everyone’s eyes wide in shock! That wasn’t the end of the evening’s fun however as the entire crew marched in to greet ABS-CBN’s Donna Ocampo a Happy Birthday followed by a stirring rendition of Psy’s centrio /P6
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