Mindanao Star Zamboanga (May 20, 2013 Issue)

Mindanao Star Zamboanga Peninsula

VOL. I

No.232

Zamboanga City

Monday

Team PNoy l’slides in Muslim Region

May 20, 2013

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RUNWAY BARRICADE - Portion of Pagadian City Airport runway being barricaded by ancestral domain claimants. (photo by Ely Umaboc, MinStar ZamPen/jdelpf)

ARMM WINNERS – Photo shows the winning Team PNoy in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). From left to right, Basilan Governor Jum Akbar, Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu, Sulu Governor Abdusakur “Totoh” Tan II, ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman, Tawi-Tawi Governor Nurbert Sahali and Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. (Al Jacinto of Mindanao Star-Zamboanga/jdelpf) By Al Jacinto of MinStar ZamPen

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AMBOANGA CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has proclaimed all President Benigno Aquino’s candidates in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao after a landslide victory in the recent midterm elections. Influential politician and known philanthropist Sakur Tan won as Sulu vice governor and his sons – Abdusakur “Totoh” Tan – as now governor and Samier

Tan, as re-elected mayor of Maimbung town. Upon proclamation, the patriarch thanked all those who supported his team and vowed to continue his peace and development programs for Sulu, one of the five provinces in the autonomous region. The Tans virtually ran unopposed in the province. “The victor here is the people and I and the rest of my team are just civil servants and we want to thank all those who supported us,” the elder Tan said.

In Tawi-Tawi, Nurbert Sahali, the son of Governor Sadikul Sahali, also won in the polls and is now the new governor. His father was on his third and last term. In Basilan province, Incumbent Governor Jum Akbar won hands down against her closest rival, Rabia Salapuddin, daughter of former rebel leader-turnedrepresentative Abdulgani Salapuddin. Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. also won in the elections and so is Mujiv Hataman, who was

elected as governor of the Muslim autonomous region. Hataman, a political ally of President Aquino, upon his proclamation, thanked those who contributed to the success of the first-ever synchronized elections in ARMM, “especially the voters who granted us the mandate in leading the region for the next three years.” He declared, “finally, the voice of the great majority in ARMM has been heard, through a clean and credible election, which was uncertain Team PNOY to page 11

Pagadian City airport barricaded By Ely Umaboc of MinStar ZamPen

PAGADIAN CITY – The heirs to the Taug-Boto clans have put up barricades at the Pagadian City Airport after the government again failed on its promise to pay them for the use of the runway.

The Taug-Boto clans own the land that straddles the airport runway. On April 4, the heirs have put up barricades in the area to force the government to pay them some P8 million for the use of their ancestral City Airport to page 11

Zambo rep takes mayoralty seat By Rolando N. Sudaria, Managing Editor

AFTER garnering a total of 172,439 votes during the May 13 elections, First District Representative Maria Isabel Climaco-Salazar has become the new mayor of Zamboanga City. She defeated her closest opponent and former partymate Second District Rep. Erico Basilio Fabian, who only had 29,200 votes in the May 13 elections. Zambo rep to page 11

Mayor-elect Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar Zamboanga City

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Zamboanga Peninsula EDITOR: : Jun Felicilda, E-MAIL: msbmdn_2012@yahoo.com

Regional HR-based water governance pursued in ZamPen PAGADIAN CITY – A group of Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (MPDCs), Municipal Engineers (MEs), Municipal Health Officers (MHOs), Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members have converged here recently for a one-day learning session on human rights-based local water and sanitation governance. Thye all head their respective committees on appropriations and representatives from water service providers of the 10 selected municipalities in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-9) Information Officer Lemuel Mejares said the activity was designed to address the big Cs in water comprising corruption, capacity-building, culture and conduct of localized human rights-based water governance interventions. Resources speakers came from the DILG-Water and Sanitation Services Unit (WSSU) with Ms.Fe Banluta, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) with Ms. Jennifer Ginete, and National Water Resources Board (NWRB) with Ms. Belen Juarez. In his welcome remarks,

DILG-9 Finance and Administrative Chief Fiorello G. Elizaga underscored the importance of holding such an activity wherein the participants share their best practices and knowledge products that can be adopted or replicated by the provinces/ municipalities in implementing their water and sanitation programs. Through this activity, the participants would also know the challenges confronting the local water governance as well as the approaches to address them. Also present in the forum was the “Integrity Watch for Water Anti-Corruption Group (IWAG), a third party monitoring group based in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, sharing certain experiences in the implementation of water projects under the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Highlighting the activity was the “Talakayang Tubig,” a talk show participated in by the resource persons and DILG-9 Regional Director Paisal O. Abutazil, tackling issues and concerns relative to the implementation of water governance. “There is so much focus on infrastructure developZamPen to page 11

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Soldiers on humanitarian efforts ambushed ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Army soldiers on humanitarian efforts in Al-Barka town in Basilan province were ambushed Monday at around 2 p.m. leaving two soldiers dead. Col. Rodrigo Gregorio, Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) spokesperson, said the soldiers were ambushed by elements of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), under Commander Basher and Musana Jamiriat.

Killed were Maj. Alin Kannung, executive officer of the 32nd Infantry Battalion and TSgt. Ferdinand Costan. Four other government soldiers were wounded in same incident, namely Corporal Julambri Sabri, Sergeant Darwis Jannatin, Corporal Sajir Iraji and Private First Class Damin Usman all from the Philippine Army. They were part of the 104th Infantry Brigade’s humanitarian unit, Col. Car-

lito Galvez, out to distribute goats and other livelihood assistance to the people of Kambug and Buhi Piang in Al-Barka town and the outlying areas. Two ASG members, namely a.k.a Mingkong and Mardan Sapilin, were also killed and three wounded said incident that took place in the area known to be the base of BIAF-MILF Commander Dan Asnawi. Maj. Kannung was a former Moro National Libera-

tion Front (MNLF) commander, who was integrated to the Armed Forces of the Philippines after the 1996 Peace Agreement with the Government of the Philippines. He was from Albarka, which was then part of TipoTipo, Basilan. After joining the AFP, he was actively involved in the campaign against the terrorist ASG in Basilan, earning him the ire of the group. (FPG/RVC/WESMINCOM/ PIA9-ZBST/jdelpf)

DOT joins ABS-CBN’s Green Initiative The Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last 6 May 2013 with media conglomerate ABS-CBN to launch Bantay Kalikasan’s Green Initiative. A joint program involving ABS-CBN Foundation Incorporated’s (AFI) Bantay Kalikasan, the government, media, and academe, Green Initiative responds to protect and nourish the country’s natural biodiversity, while alleviating poverty and enriching the lives of people through various livelihood projects. Other signatories of the MOA are the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (DENR-PAWB) represented by Secretary Ramon Paje, Department of Agriculture

(DA) represented by Secretary Proceso Alcala, and the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). Under the MOA, each signatory is to implement strategies that are geared towards improving the quality of life in the grassroots. The DOT, for its part, is tasked to facilitate the investment of tourism infrastructure and complementary facilities through convergence projects with the Department of

Public Works and Highways (DPWH), paving the way for more tourism opportunities. DOT will also take the lead in promoting the projects as prime tourist destinations in the country. On the other hand, ABSCBN Corp. commits to manage and ensure the media exposure of projects, with the support of Miss Earth Foundation in public relations and marketing aspects. “My conviction is that

we would not only alleviate poverty but also drive in a new paradigm of thinking, one that benefits the environment and the community,” ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Managing Director Gina Lopez said. The DOT has been a longtime partner of the ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Kalikasan in promoting and positioning the Philippines as a worldclass ecotourism destination. Some of the joint projects in

Labanan Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan) Hall of Fame National Awardee in the field of DRRM. Better implementation of the framework of DRRM program; preparedness, mitigation, response and rehabilitation, Guimbal’s secret of disaster preparedness, was shared to Region 9’s RDC executives during their visit. Municipal Information Officer Karin, who represented Guimbal Mayor Christine S. Garin, said they have prepared the following responses for when disaster strikes: proactive leadership, local government unit (LGU) development plan and DRR integration, community-based mapping of households with corresponding

number and hazard identification color codes for landslide, fire, flood and storm surge, multi-sectoral involvement and private sector support through a memorandum of agreement (MOA). Karin said the sectoral involvement, implementation of the DRRM program, other LGU essential programs such as health, peace and order, agriculture, livelihood, education and business are the factors which contributed to the success of the program. The Challenge

Community-based DRRMs should be organized and functional at all times and the continuous campaigns and advocacies for the management of hazards and tasks should be maintained. It is important that greater investments and efforts for the prevention and mitigation should be allocated if only to mainstream DRRM in local development plans and programs. The RDC 9 executives are one in the belief that if the result of the RDC 9 DRRM executive briefing in Iloilo and onsite visit to the municipality of Guimbal, the Kalasag Hall of Famer, would result to the formulation of a functional draft of Region 9 DRRM plan based on standardized structures, the journey is well worth it. (NBE/ MDL/PIA9/asf)

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The journey and learnings from a Kalasag Hall of Famer By Noemi B. Edaga

DIPOLOG CITY - Climate change is here to stay and mankind’s perils are inevitable without putting in place the safety net of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System (DRRMS). Republic Act (RA) 10121, also known as The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, provides that funds be appropriated to uphold the people’s constitutional life and property by addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities to disasters, strengthening the country’s institutional capacity for DRRM and building the resilience of local communities to disasters including climate change impacts. Office of the Civil Defense (OCD-9) Director Aniano D.

Fuego said the wise implementation of RA 10121 for disaster mitigation to save lives is important. The Wake-up Call Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), said the DRRMS needs to be strengthened as the country is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire and Region 9 has a fair share of the active faults and trenches. The change in typhoon routes to Mindanao calls for everyone’s preparedness and better implementation of the framework of DRRM programs, such as preparedness, mitigation, response and rehabilitation. This concern prompted the Regional Development Council

(RDC-9), under the leadership of Mayor Evelyn T. Uy and the logistics support from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), headed by Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos and OCD Director Fuego to come up with the idea for a DRRM executive briefing in Iloilo City with a visit to Guimbal. The Inspiration

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Guimbal is a fourth-class municipality pride of Region 6, which the region’s Civil Defense Director Rosario Cabrera said is a “Hall of Fame” in showcasing the town’s intensive pursuit of excellence in disaster preparedness. The municipality is a 2012 Gawad Kalasag (Kalamidad at Sakuna

There is no secret to achieve excellence in the field of DRRM, only sheer determination is needed in keeping everyone at every home, every office and every community proactively safe.

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EDITOR: Rolando N. Sudaria, E-MAIL: rolando_sudaria2000@yahoo.com

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Pag-IBIG’s innovative system introduced in Dipolog City By Mary Mae Abellon

DIPOLOG CITY - The PAG-IBIG Fund has successfully introduced its “innovative system” in the recent Fund Coordinators Club (FCC) meeting held here with employers and employees from the local government units (LGUs) and private sectors throughout the province of Zamboanga del Norte. “It is the mission of PAG-IBIG FUND to uplift the quality of life of members through savings. For this reason, this financial institution has been thinking of innovative ways to improve its system in order to serve the public with competence and efficiency,” said Ms. Cora Mamauag, Member Service Officer IV of PAGIBIG Fund-Zamboanga del Norte branch. PAG-IBIG fund introduced the “Identification Card System,” encouraging all members and those willing to become members to register under this new system for them to be issued an ID which could be used in all transactions with the agency. “But this transaction card is not yet in full implementation as we are still in the process of online

registration,” Mamauag explained. Savings loan and housing loan were also discussed featuring all new attributes with interest rates being lowered. In the savings loan, members can get multipurpose loan like salary loan through Land Bank Class Card, making all transactions easier for members. In housing loan, members can get a maximum loan of P6 million from P 3 million. It can be recalled that last April 8, the city government of Dipolog through Mayor Evelyn T. Uy signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on housing loan with the PAG-IBIG Fund represented by Fermin A. Sta. Teresa Jr., Vice-President for Mindanao, for the city to develop a housing subdivision project for its employees whether permanent, casual or job order. The city serves as the pilot LGU being the first and only local government throughout the province to avail itself of such privilege from the Fund. Other LGUs, however, are also encouraged to follow suit. (FPG/MAA/ PIA-Zamboanga del Norte)

City Election Officer Palmer Palamine (left) and City Prosecutor Fidel Meycauyag (right) proclaim Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez (center) the official winner of the race for Cagyaan de Oro’s 2nd Congressional District at the SP session hall 14 May 2013 at the conclusion of the canvassing of votes by the Board of Election Canvassers. With Rodriguez his pamily and ABAMIN partylist representative Maximo Rodriguez. (photo by Mike Banos, NPN)

DOE gives out tips on energy conservation

By Jennica Rojas

SOME 300 individuals, representing the various government and non-government sectors, have received tips on energy conservation from the Department of Energy (DOE) during the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Seminar in Cagayan de Oro City, recently. The presentation was conducted by DOE Senior Science Research Specialist Norita Froilan, focusing on household

energy saving concepts and the supply of fossil fuels, environment; contribution to a sustainable future; boosting limited government resources; and money saving. For electrical appliances, like washing machine, refrigerator and air conditioner, energy can be saved by choosing the right size of the unit, limiting the use of appliances or equipment, using them only when needed and unplugging them when not in use, Froilan explained.

DA reactivates calamity action center FOUR functional teams are currently manning the newly-reactivated Central Action Center for Disaster Preparedness and Response of the Department of Agriculture (DA-10). It is operating 24/7 in all provinces of region,

with Misamis Oriental and Camiguin operating jointly. Audy Maagad of the DA-10 reported that their agency’s action calamity core team is now briefing the different local government units (LGUs) on profiling, data base, and

mapping of highly vulnerable areas. They also provide the LG Us w it h d amage as sessment report format/ matrix to facilitate easier and faster consolidation of reports. Maagad noted that accu-

rate and detailed reporting from the LGUs will greatly help in the immediate release of post disaster report. He said they are expected to release it, as early as 10 a.m. following a catastrophe. ( Marie-Zil G. Malinao/JCV/ PIA/asf )

Sun Cellular names the Company of Ateneo Dancers as its newest brand ambassadors Mobile telecommunications Sun Cellular welcomes the Company of Ateneo Dancers (CADs) as its newest brand ambassadors, joining the telco’s league of brand representatives to the youth including the University of the Philippines Pep Squad, among others. A group of students united by their love for art and strengthened by their love for God, CADs is the official dance group of Ateneo de Manila University who has made a name in the category of jazz and street dancing within and outside their school community. “We feel blessed, most of all, to have this great opportunity for our organization, especially now that we are in our 20th year. This partnership (with

Sun Cellular Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services Jocel Adorable and Brand Activation Manager Rolan Lagura (sixth and seventh from left) with Company of Ateneo Dancers incoming and outgoing officers Noel Narciso, Margarita Contreras, Gisella Velasco, Katrina Diploma, Angelo Gatmaytan, Bettina San Luis, Jon Chris Genato, Stephanie Ayson and Josh de Ocampo (from left to right)

Sun) could really go places and would help us actualize our dreams,” shares CADs Marketing Officer, Bettina San Luis. “Knowing Sun is giving us so much support this year pushes our team to work

twice as hard to represent Sun as well,” adds Bettina. “We are happy to welcome CADs to Sun Cellular family. We made a good choice because they embody what Sun Cellular is about – young, vibrant and creative,”

shares Sun Cellular Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services, Jocel Adorable. For more information, visit www.suncellular.com. ph or Facebook page www. suncellular.com.ph. Follow @suncelldeals on Twitter.

She also urged the consumers to prepare every ingredient needed for continuous cooking. Heat must be in low-fire after the food boils. Pans and cook wares should also match with the size of the heating plate. He added, consumers should find time soaking the clothes overnight to lessen the electrical use of washing machine. Drying the clothes under the sun can also lessen the use of dryer machines. He further explained that ironing uses so much energy, “so consumers must select appropriate heat level for the clothes and avoid doing other things. Setting schedule for cloth ironing can save both time and energy for the consumers.” Illuminating the corner of

the house that only needs light, replacing incandescent bulb with a Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL), cleaning the tubes of the lamp regularly and using natural lighting when feasible can also help save energy. Froilan also said that consumers must set timer for air conditioners to make sure it will not be left turned on while in sleep and avoid electric fan oscillation because the pressure consumes more energy. Froilan left the participants with basic parameters in electricity conservation such as reducing the number of units being used, making use of low rating smaller unit appliance or equipment and finding alternative way of doing things. (Jennica Rojas/RTP/PIA10/ALC/jdelpf)

Mindanao Star Community 4 ARMM had the most number of local candidates monday may 20, 2013

EDITOR: Arjay Felicilda, EMAIL: msbmdn_2012@yahoo.com.ph

By Rutchie C. Aguhob

OZAMIZ CITY - The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) had the most number of local candidates in the recent elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has noted that among the 17 regions of the country, ARMM recorded a total of 4,174 local candidates or 9.44 percent of 44,221, the country’s total number of local candidates. Director Esmeralda Amora-Ladra of the Comelec Law Department submit-

ted this data to the Comelec, after due course and verification, and said the ARMM candidates came from its five provinces, namely: Basilan, Lanaodel Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. The other regions, with an average ranging from four to six provinces, had the following data on the number of local candidates: Region IV-A, CALABARZON, 3,916 or 8.85 percent, from Calamba, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon provinces. Region III, Central Luzon, 3,733 or 8.44 percent from Bataan, Bulacan, Nue-

PIA News Bits Director Abner M. Caga PIA, R10 & 13 Cluster

Rapid Media Response Team did it well TANDAG CITY - Philippine Information Agency (PIA-13) Regional Director Abner Caga, in a radio interview over dxJS Radyo ng Bayan Tandag, said that the Rapid Media Response Team (RMTR) in Butuan City outstandingly did its during the last elections. Led by PIA-Caraga, RMTR was composed of legitimate media personalities working as one to provide communication support for Honest, Orderly & Peaceful Elections.

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va Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales and Aurora and Region VIII, Eastern Visayas, 3,535 or 7.99 percent, from Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Western Samar, Southern Leyte and Biliran. Region VI, Western Visayas, 3,408 or 7.71 percent, from Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo and Negros Occidental and Region VII, Central Visayas, 3,276 or 7.41 percent, from Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. Region V, Bicol, 3,080 or 6.96 percent from the provinces of Albay, CamarinesNorte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate

and Sorsogon and Region I, Ilocos Region, 2,964 or 6.70 percent, IlocosNorte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. Region II, Cagayan Valley, 2,341 or 5.29 percent, from Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya and Quirino and Region X, Northern Mindanao, 2,334 or 5.28 percent, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental. Region IV-B, MIMAROPA, 2,151 or 4.86 percent, from Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan and Region XIV,

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), 2,134 or 4.82 percent from Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao and Mountain Province. Region IX, Western Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, 1,832 or 4.14 percent, from Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, ZamboangaSibugay and Isabela City and Region XIII, Northeastern Mindanao, Caraga, 1,828 or 4.13 percentAgusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Island. Region XII, Central Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN,1,339 or 3.03 percent,

from North South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and Gen. Santos City and Region XI, Southern Mindanao, Davao Region, 1,289 or 2.91 percent, from Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley. National Capital Region (NCR), 887 or 2.00 percent, from 17 cities: Caloocan, Las Piňas, Makati, Malabon, Mndaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Paraňaque, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela and Quezon. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental/asf )

By Franklin P. Gumapon

ment (DILG). Speaking in a forum here on human rights-based local water and sanitation governance, Ms. Banluta said potable water systems were already given to 36 of the 455 waterless towns in the country under the Sagana and Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SaLinTubig) [Sufficient and Safe Water

for All] project. These 36 towns belong to the pilot regions comprising regions 2, 5,9,10 and 13. The SaLinTubig project gets funding support from the Millennium Development Goals Achievement Fund (MDGF) 1919 whose goal is to help the poor families and their waterless communities in the country

gain and sustain access to clean and safe water. In implementing the program, the DILG partners with the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), National Water Resources Board (NWRB) and the local government units (LGUs) including the local communities and local

Philippine’s 455 waterless towns will have water by year 2016 PAGADIAN CITY - The country’s 455 waterless municipalities will have their own water supply system by 2016, according to Ms. Fe Crisilla Banluta, program manager of the Water Supply Sanitation Unit (WSSU) of the Department of the Interior and Local Govern-

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DENR-13 cites usefulness of Puyo Power Plant AGUSAN DEL NORTE - DENR-OIC Regional Executive Director Nonito Tamayo said the 30 MegaWatt Puyo Run-Of-River Hyrdo Electric Power Plant project in Jabonga would provide additional electric power supply particularly in Agusan del Norte but made it clear that no trees shall be destroyed during the construction stage.

DTI initiates Promo Diskwento BUTUAN CITY - DTI-CARAGA has initiated Promo Diskwento Friday to Sunday at the CARAGA Product Depot near D&V Plaza Building, this city. It gave opportunity to local consumers to avail of discounts on basic and prime commodities like canned goods, noodles and more products.

Power curtailment suspended LANAO DEL NORTE - Power curtailment in Iligan City is being suspended starting May 9 until May 14, 2013. This, in view of the power reserve from PSALM/ NGCP allocated for May 13 Elections and delivery of 10MW from Mapalad Power Corp. (MPC), which also started May 9. Revised schedule with shorter duration will be issued after elections.

Gawas Kalasag search launched SURIGAO DEL NORTE - The Search for Gawad Kalasag (SGK) takes off in this province. SGK is a yearly undertakings created to recognize and give credit the exceptional contributions of disaster reduction and management in every province. Surigao del Norte is a contender for the provincial level. CD1 Mark July Yap said the province needs an 85% score for overall assessment to be able to qualify to the National Level. Yap also said the four aspects of assessment are Mitigation and Prevention (35%), Preparedness (30%), Response (20%), & Recovery & Rehabilitation (15%). (source: Cathy A. Balomaga, PIC/asf )

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Isandig sa DIOS ang mga pagmahay ug kahiubos. (Salmo 73)

NAKABALIK SI KONG - Sila si City Election Officer Palmer Palamine ug City Fiscal Fidel Meycauyag miproklamar kang Rolando "Klarex" A. Uy, ang midaug nga representante sa unang distrito sa Cagayan de Oro sa miaging piliay sa Mayor 13. (photo by Mike Banos, NPN/asf)

Over 2,000 jobseekers join Tesda-DOLE Jobs Bridging IN line with its commitment to help Tech-Voc graduates find jobs, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-10) conducted jobs bridging activity, dubbed as “Hanapbuhay Para sa mga Tesda Specialista.” A total of 107 agencies participated in the activity, comprising of 89 local and 18 overseas companies. Around 2,184 applicants were registered, of which 1,600 were interviewed. Of the total interviewed applicants, 238 were Hired On The Spot (HOTS)

for local employment while 113 were HOTS for overseas employment. Aside from the jobs bridging, TESDA-10 also conducted Distinctive Area of Competency-based skills demonstration participated by several Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) such as the Pilgrim Christian College, Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro PW Inc., Professional World Academy Misamis Inc., Iligan Computer Institute – CDO Branch, DATS Actual Technical Training Center, Jamaican F&B Training Center, Inc., Touche’ Technical Institute, Inc.

and Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology. The jobs bridging was conducted side by side with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Northern Mindanao’s Job Fair Activity during the 111th Labor Day celebration at SM City Carpark, Upper Carmen, this city. The day-long activity was graced by DOLE Assistant Secretary Gloria Abragan Tango, who also enjoyed free manicure and pedicure services offered by Tech-Voc schools. (Honey Analou Doña/Tesda-10/APB/PIA-10/jdelpf )

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Banking

Monday may 20, 2013

EDITOR: Rolando N. Sudaria, E-MAIL: rolando_sudaria2000@yahoo.com

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Investments, Time Deposit

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hen people think about investments, several things come to mind – stocks, bonds, treasury bills, real estate, and others. But another form of investment that seldom comes just as easily as the aforementioned ones is a time deposit. A time deposit, especially with a reputable and stable bank, is one sure way to reap a future financial windfall. While time deposits or TD’s are indeed deposit products, unlike regular savings deposits, a TD often has a higher interest rate. The rates differ according the type of time deposit and the norm is the longer the deposit stays with the bank, the better the interest rate. This is the downside though of a TD: it cannot be withdrawn just as easily as that of a regular savings deposit. It has to stay with the bank for an agreed period or “term”. After the term, the principal amount can be withdrawn with the accrued interest, or, if the depositor chooses, it can be held for another term. In addition, interest rates may also be driven by market factors. However, unlike investing in the stock market, or worse, gambling your money away at the casino or betting on horses, a time deposit in a reputable

EVP Jesus Vicente Garcia, veterans bank bank is probably the safest way for an individual to save and grow his or her money. However, before rushing off to save your hard-earned money in a TD, there are several factors to consider first. Mr. Jesus Vicente Garcia, Executive Vice-President and Branch Banking Group Head of Philippine Veterans Bank advises individuals to look beyond the interest rate when shopping for time deposit products. Individuals should also consider the bank’s reputation and understand that not all time deposit products are alike. They should also read the fine print and understand all the terms and conditions of the time deposit product before signing the dotted line, so to speak. Maximized Returns on a Long-Term TD Investment Philippine Veterans Bank, a commercial bank with a network of 60 branches nationwide, offers time deposit products with terms of 30 to 360 days. But for the past couple of years, it has also been offering individuals a long-term time deposit product that will deliver a financial windfall at the end of five years: MaxiReturn Time Deposit.

“Our Maxi-Return Time Deposit is one of three long-term TD products currently offered by the bank that offers maximized return on your investment,” said Mr. Garcia. “And this is because of the 5% interest rate we can give you.” Veterans Bank Maxi-Return Time Deposit promises a generous return on the deposit amount an individual makes at the start of the term. A P500,000 deposit today will earn an estimated interest of P141,855.79 at the end of the term. “Our Maxi-Return TD is quite affordable,” said Mr. Garcia. “For as little as P100,000, you can already open a 5-year TD with Veterans Bank. You get all benefits especially the high interest rate of 5% that is monthly compounding.” Mr. Garcia is also proud to say that all of Veterans Bank’s time deposit products come with free insurance incentive. Every time deposit opened guarantees the depositor with an accident insurance coverage worth the deposit amount or up to P5 million. “Our insurance incentive for MaxiReturn is more special because aside from the accident insurance, it also has a In-Hospital Income Benefit whereby if the individual gets hospitalized for at least a day, he or she can receive

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Journalist and Libel THE best way to harass or silence a journalist is to file imaginary cases of libel. By this a working newsman think twice before proceeding to his regular schedule of work. He thinks of the ridicule, the anguish and disturbance caused to him by a libel case and the money he would spend to defend himself. A lot of anxieties develop in his mind that would even result to loss of sleep. He feels alone and worries so much about the prospect of losing his case and the future of his family. Yes, that was long time ago when many men and women engaged in the practice of journalism do not know so much about libel cases. As the years go by, however, people in the media, by University study, self education and research,

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understand better their position and know so much the rudiments of the profession. A libel case is like an old favorite song that finds its way in the hearts of people because of its nice rhythm and poetic words. It is the favorite song of government workers, politicians and executives to stop criticism leveled against them. In short, it is a tactic designed to frighten the people who are just exercising press freedom. What these government servants do not know is that the matter is sugar to the profession and therefore, makes it sweater and better as time goes on. Another thing is they do not know that as government employees, they are public property and, therefore, subject to criti-

hisguthisgut lang Ben Emata Jr. cism at all times. People who are onionskinned have no place in the public service. A journalist is a very careful person because his works are reflected in prints. Before writing a news story, he thinks so much about how it would be accepted by the public. He studies his position and make sure he does not step on the toes of some people. By the time the story hits the streets, everything had been ironed out and safe.

This is so because journalists have no intention whatsoever to hurt anyone. As a media practitioner myself, I find libel cases much better and friendlier than being fired at, by an assassin. I embrace the objective of the plaintiff in resorting to a more humane and civilized way to air a grievance. In this manner, we know our enemies in the open court and things are discussed intelligently. Justice, therefore, is Journalist to page 10

Retirement and inflation

DO you plan to retire someday? ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI Whether it is by choice NOTARY PUBLIC or by force, whenever that cELL NO : 09352379999/09177198787 retirement comes, most cRUZ TAAL ST., cAGAYAN DE ORO people say they plan to. LEGAL COUNCIL But have you started with strategies to get there as planned? Most say they haven’t thought about it. Some people have this big dream in life – to be able to retire earliest and at the youngest possible age. As Jim Rohn says, if you’d like to do what you want to in life as long as you can, then you’d better be doing Harry Tambuatco the things that you have to as quick as you can! Accumulate enough money by then so you need not worry that much about money again. For the detractors, monTHE past election has de- dynasties will stay if not ey is of course not the most important thing in this termined what is now fact metastasize. vis-à-vis what some may Fiefdoms will be a sus- world. But as Zig Ziglar have perceived earlier to taining platform for govbe our politics. ernance in the countryside While many seeming as well as for the major doomsayers have been cities that have now been WE are shaped by our criticized having a bleak penetrated. outlook of the country and The absolute rule of one thoughts; we become what our politics – they have family and its titles will rule we think. When the mind been redeemed somewhat for decades if not centuries is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. with the outcome of this to come. elections. The absolute rule and - Buddha Without having to criti- authority given these fami- I have always been fascize the Comelec and its lies will bear heavily on the cinated by the idea that a seeming inconsistencies and judiciary for violations. treasure lies buried deep violations this election has The financial advantage within us. There is truth for one; ratified the will of and business model created to this belief. the people. out of the governance will This truth is proven I may call this the tyranny create more wealth for the by nature; a giant tree lies of the masses but who am few. buried in the seed, and a I to criticize the will of the FACT #2: There is no Catho- majestic eagle lies dormant majority, after all we have lic vote. The perceptions of in the egg. a democracy we cherish many whose advocacy was What Alladin’s cave of together with the freedoms to adhere to the Church and that come with it. its teachings are no longer riches lie hidden inside of us? Fact #1: Dynasties are relevant. acceptable and the majority The majority of the peo- The money-grubber of the people prefer these ple are now independent will be disappointed, but oligarchs in government to when it comes to their poli- the wisdom-seeker will be lead them. tics negating the teachings captivated. So there is a need to of the Parish Priests who Our treasure chest conaccept the fact that these Election to page 10 tains this ineffable knowl-

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would say, our need for it is as close to oxygen! Among the most important factors to consider when projecting realistic future retirement figures is the increasing cost of living due to inflation. For the past 30 years, Philippine inflation rate averaged 6% per annum. Granting you are now age 45 and desires to “retire” at age 60, you have 15 years to go. At 6% projected annual inflation, if you look forward to living a lifestyle based on a current monthly cost of living of PhP50,000 (PhP600,000 annually), then expect to spend approximately PhP120,000 each month (PhP1,440,000 annually) by the time you retire! Then we ask: How long do you expect to last? Based

The financial doctor Dr. Adonis Agcopra on your personal life goals as well as your family medical history, would you probably last until age 75? Having this projected scenario, by the time you retire at age 60, what assets do you think should you have accumulated by then to support your 15 years of retirement? How much should its worth be? Accurate mathematical computations can simulate these projections. Based on the law of averages, a friend once shared this perception. Of

all the resources at our disposal, the most important three seems to be time, energy and money. The usual story goes this way. In our younger years, we have so much time and energy, yet we don’t have that much money. In our mid-life years, we still have energy and (if we are industrious enough) our personal assets begin to accumulate, but it seems like we have so little time to do all the things we would like to do.

The Treasure inside of us edge: that everything we need to be happy, to live in contentment and peace, is already inside of us! Isn’t this realization worth its weight in gold? But buried treasure is useless unless we find it. The mountain of books I have perused sketches a map that could lead us to this elusive cache of valuables. We are familiar with the statements, “What a man thinketh so he is,” or “Thoughts make the man”. Our mind is the master, and beautiful feelings are the essential character of our natural state of mind. We are born with happy, loving thoughts. Observe a baby or a toddler. Aren’t they spontaneously laughing and hugging,

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the business of happiness Girlie Gualberto-Suan trusting and loving? That’s our natural, pure state of being. But as we travel through life, the bumps and detours we hurdle on the road is our initiation to stress, insecurity and pain. We develop a thought system that stores these painful memories and perceptions. It’s similar to a program in a computer where we

store accumulated data. In our personally programmed thought system, we record our experiences, and what other people teach us about life. Most of what we keep are the harmful, unfavourable lessons which produce gloomy emotions. They block out the good feelings and inspiration that come from our natural state Treasure to page 10

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The Maya should be the Philippine’s national bird The Philippine Eagle became the Philippine’s National Bird when then Pres. Fidel Ramos issued Proclamation No. 615 on July 4, 1995. We set aside the Maya (Monchura malacca jagori) as our national bird. One of the 24 criticallyendangered species in the country, the Philippine Eagle is the second largest in the world, averaging about a meter in length with a wingspan of two meters. As such, it is protected under Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources and Protection Act of 2001 such that the harming, killing or mere possession of one is punishable by 6-10 years imprisonment or a fine of P100, 000-P1 million. But since the law was enacted, no one has been punished for harming or killing a Philippine Eagle, although awareness has helped bail out those who fell into trouble, like the Eaglet recently caught in Cagayan de Oro suffering from some pellet shot wounds. Due to the dwindling

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forests in Southern Mindanao, the raptors have been migrating to greener forests. One eagle requires 6080 square kilometers territory to sustain itself, so the estimated 180 surviving eagles would need 10,800 to 14,400 square kilometers territory, or 13-17% of Central Mindanao’s remaining virgin forests. So by the simple arithmetic of attrition, we’ll very soon have the dubious distinction of having a dinosaur as our national bird, ergo the Philippine Eagle is a dead duck. Let’s look further at the math of maintaining a single raptor: 60-80 square kilometers? How many barangays, towns or cities have that large an area? Or consider how much former Vice President Noli

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de Castro spent to nurture Kabayan, only to have it electrocuted at an electric post in Mount Apo National Park. Let’s hope that’s not an omen because most everyone in the media industry from which VP Kabayan comes from knows what ‘nakuryente’ means. Now, unless we want to have a dead duck, er dead bird as a national symbol, maybe the sitting Boss Tsip can consider bringing back the ubiquitous Maya as our national bird. The very reasons why Fidel Ramos chose to replace the Maya as the Philippine Eagle smacks of the Pinoy’s unfortunate penchant to ape things Western, or American for that matter. Tabako thought the Haribon the better of the

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Bald Eagle of the U.S. of A, but failed to see the virtues of the lowly maya which are more reflective of the Pinoy’s virtues and strengths as a people. Without necessarily drawing a parallel between their relative sizes, hopefully it would be easy for the sitting president to recognize how between Maya and Eagle, the former is easily the winner of the two, and hence worthy of all the extra column inches and airing minutes media can spare to trumpet its winning attributes worthy of emulation by all Pinoys during these troubled times: The puny rice bird is a survivor, able to weather man’s depredations on its environment far better than the vanishing Philippine Eagle which needs an inordinately wide forest stand to sustain a small population. Certainly, the latter’s lifestyle has no place in a world reeling from global warming as a result of the wanton consumerism espoused by the glutton economies of the so-called G-7 which Maya to page 10

Fresh Gospel of the day: Lu ke:24-46-53(May12, 2013-Sunday) Luke 24:4653-And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem: Is aia h 55:8-For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. The truth is, no one can question God if why Jesus was born in Jerusalem and the words of salvation begins at Jerusalem. This means that God has a prerogative and discretion for His plans. In connection to this, I am very sure that God has a great plan for our country Philippines and because of this reality; we must preserve and protect our nation from scandals and controversies. What have you done for our country? Christ loves his nation Israel by letting himself to be crucified on the cross as ransomed for the salvations of his people. Can you give yourself

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for the sake of our nation? Can you choose the best politicians in this election? Romans 13:1-2-Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Do good for our government and in that way you are doing it for our beloved country: SPONSORED:Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM-1188-3:00 PM - Sunday: #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request

Depicting the life and works of the first four-star general of Mindanao By Mary Mae Abellon

Who would think that an ordinary man from a very simple family would become surprisingly extraordinary and an inspiration to the many? He is the complete epitome of a person who believes in the saying, “it pays to work hard.” He got his guiding principle in life from Cicero, a Roman philosopher, who said: “The man who commands efficiently must have obeyed others in past, and the man who obeys dutifully is worthy of being someday a commander.” Childhood Alexander Badong Yano was the eldest in a brood of five, who were raised by parents, Iñigo Yano and Gloria Badong, both public school teachers. Their family came from the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte. He graduated salutatorian during his elementary education in a public school in Zamboanga del Norte in 1965. He went to Dipolog to pursue his secondary education at Saint Vincent’s College and graduated with honors in 1969. As described by Ms. Josefina M. Alforque, one of his grade schoolteachers, “Alex was everything a Grade 1 teacher would have wanted of a pupil: obedient,

polite, friendly, and well-behaved. One could tell even then that he’d grow up to be a man of fine character. He excelled in almost all subjects more particularly in arithmetic, reading and writing.” General Yano married Estela Aragon from La Union, now a retired military nurse, with whom he has a son named Ervin Andrew. Entering PMA “I was a student activist during my college days in Cebu in 1969-1972. I was then a third year Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering student and was not an ideal student. I was an irregular student due to activism. I thought, I wouldn’t have finished engineering in five years,” Gen. Yano said. “When Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets visited Cebu, I was impressed by their discipline and performance during drills. I took the exam and passed in 1972. I want to pursue my ideals in a more positive and productive way as a cadet and soldier,” he added. He further said that because of the scholarship in the academy and being the eldest in a financially- constrained family with siblings starting college in Cebu, he decided to pursue a military career. As a PMA cadet, he excelled in athletics and extra-curricular

Special Feature activities. He even set two PMA athletic records, in high jump for 5 ft. 9 inches and 400-meter low hurdles by 1.9 seconds. He later on completed and topped in all his military trainings in the Philippines and abroad. He also finished the Infantry Officers Advance Course in the US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning and Georgia, USA and landed in the Commandant’s List as an honor graduate. Service beyond the call of duty

General Alexander B. Yano got the highest position in the AFP hierarchy, as the 38th AFP chief of staff, succeeding General Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr. He became the great pride of Zamboanga del Norte, being the first four-star military general not only from the province, but the whole of Mindanao as well. He was also the 49th commanding general of the Philippine Army. He had been assigned in Northern and Central Luzon and the provinces of Samar in the 70s and 80s during the height of the Communist Party of the PhilippinesNew People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebellion. He became Task Force Zamboanga chief and overall ground tactical commander during the 2001 Cabatangan crisis that led to the release of over a hundred civilian hostages from over 300 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) breakaway group elements. This accomplishment gained him a name as the “Liberator of Cabatangan” from the late Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Clara Lobregat. “I was dealing with the CPP and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) threats, terrorism and kidnapping in Mindanao, consolidation of the force and preventing coups,” Yano said when asked about the challenges he faced with while active in the

military service. During Gen. Yano’s term as the brigade commander in General Santos City, no single terrorist bombing occurred during the height of terrorism. After receiving his “first-star” in 2003, he was the first in his batch who became a general. And in 2005, he earned his “second star” as a major general. Onay Museum An impressive and incredible masterpiece and collection of Gen. Yano’s journey in life was built and completed in 2009 in Sicayab, Dipolog City, featuring his humble beginnings and his achievements being a man of consequence. A big portrait showing the life and works of the general would welcome you as you enter the museum. You would be tempted to pose for a picture with this portrait depicting his childhood to adolescence and to his years in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Philippine Army (PA). Definitely, you wouldn’t want to miss taking a pose with all the awards and other souvenir items of General Yano inside the museum. Among his collections are his memorabilia, uniforms, trophies, medals and plaques of appreciation and recognition for his courage and bravery, and other items gathered in the course of his General to page 10

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Advocates claim solar power feasible in Mindanao By Mike Baños

SOLAR energy power plants can contribute up to 600 megawatts of power in the Mindanao grid over the next six years after 2016. David A. Tauli, engineering consultant from the Office of Rep. Florencio T. Flores, Jr. (2nd District, Bukidnon) said this is attainable even if the National Renewable Energy Board only set 100MW as the initial installation target for solar PV plants all over the country under the Renewable Energy Law of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513).

“The FIT for solar PV approved by the ERC (9.68 pesos/kWh, compared with the 17.95 applied for by the NREB) cannot make any commercial solar PV project viable. No private sector project can be implemented with such a low level of FIT,” Mr. Tauli noted. Mr. Tauli said solar PV advocates will have to apply to the ERC for higher FIT (more than 15 pesos/ kWh) that would make commercial projects viable. “But we cannot do that under the PNOY government, whose energy officials appear to be hostile to solar PV,” said Mr. Tauli.

“For now, the only gridconnected solar PV projects that can get done are those that can obtain subsidies or grants, which will have to come from foreign countries or international agencies because large amounts of grants are required.” Mr. Tauli recently attended the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) Review and Workshop, held April 18-19, 2013, in Baguio City under the aegis of the National Renewable Energy Board to come up with revised projections of renewable energy projects for private sector investments under

RA 9513. “I believe these are more realistic targets than whatever numbers the NREP Workshop came up with,” he said. “Theirs may be more realistic than my numbers, but also hopeless. I really believe the projections below for solar PV in Mindanao are attainable.” Mr. Tauli identified the following solar PV projects in Mindanao set for development from 2013-2023: 40-MW solar PV project of the Marawi City Government. Total project cost is estimated at PhP 5.25 billion.

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By Mark Anthony Dedoyco

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards (BLAJA) on its 7th year is on for the best agriculture stories and photos in trimedia across the country. David Isaac Buenaventura, project director of the competition, said “we are looking for the best agricultural stories and photos in print, radio, and television, with special attention on their impact on current agricultural issues and best farming practices on environmental safety and

crop sustainability.” BLAJA is a nationwide competition that aims to heighten tri-media practitioners’ participation in gathering a bigger number of nominees from more agricultural provinces, while at the same time sustaining and strengthening ties with previously covered provinces, he added. Major awards are given to Agriculture Photo of the Year, Tobacco Photo of the Year, and Agriculture Story of the Year. Minor awards are Best Agricultural TV program and Best Agricultural Radio

program, Best Agriculture News Story and best Agricultural Feature Story for national and regional levels. Prices for major awards are P50,000 cash prize, iPadMini, Philippine Art Awards (PAA) artist trophy and all expense paid Asian trip meanwhile minor award will garner P20,000 cash prize, iPad-Mini, PAA artist trophy and Asian trip. This competition is open to all professional Filipino journalists at least 18 years old. Entries submitted should only be published, aired or broadcast locally between

September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013. Additionally, it should be written in English, Filipino or any Philippine regional dialects. Submission of entries will start on April 30, 2013 and ends on August 31, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Participants may download and submit entry forms at www.thebrightleafawards. com or to the official Bright Leaf secretariat c/o Cozoz Inc., 1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila with telephone numbers (02) 5228782 and (02) 5252525. (By Mark Anthony Dedoyco/JMOR/PIA)

SY 2013-2014 starts June 3, 2013 By Rutchie C. Aguhob

THE start of classes for School Year (SY) 2013-2014 will be on June 3, 2013, Monday and ends on March 31, 2014, also a Monday, the last day of classes. Education Secretar y Armin A. Luistro issued the School Calendar for SY 2013-2014 to synchronize all core events and teachinglearning activities in order to maximize the use of a total of 201 school days, Jonathan Dela Peňa, superintendent of the Misamis Occidental Schools Division, said.

The SY 2013-2014 will then include the 180 days to be used for non-negotiable teacher-pupils/students contact time and the four days In-Service Training (INSET) break and parent-teacher conference, he said. Private schools, however, may deviate from the School Calendar, as long as they will not start their classes earlier than June 3, 2013 and not later than the last day of August, this year. Such is provided in Republic Act (RA) No. 7797 entitled “An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from

Two-Hundred (200) Days to Not More Than Two Hundred Twenty-Two (220) Class Days.” Meanwhile, the private schools shall then notify the appropriate/respective offices of the Department of Education (DepEd) in advance of any deviation. On the other hand, the Regional and Division Offices of DepEd have been directed to provide support to the schools, especially in the areas of instruction and progress and monitoring and evaluation. Schools may also ob-

serve national and local celebrations/activities and holidays, provided that the total number of school days is maintained and make-up classes shall be conducted to compensate for the school days spent for such activities. In this regard, the Education Secretary said the Regional Offices may issue a regional school calendar to reflect their respective concerns, provided the total number of school days is not compromised, Dela Peňa added. (RCAguhob/PIA10Misamis Occidental/asf )

Private sector investment will be around PhP 3.22 billion, with the balance to be sourced from local LGU equity in the form of a grant from an Arabian government or donor agency in the amount of PhP 2.03 billion. The project will be operated conjunctively with one 40-MW unit of the Agus 1 hydro electric power plant to provide peaking capacity for consumers connected to the Mindanao Grid. The project is designed to be given the FIT of PhP 9.68 PhP/kWh approved by the ERC. Target date of operation is 2016.

Ten-MW embedded solar PV project in General Santos City of the Mindanao State University to be used primarily for applied research by MSU. The 10MW solar PV plant will be used primarily for applied research by MSU. It is estimated to cost 1.31 billion pesos, with private capital contributing 0.80 billion, and MSU contributing 0.51 billion pesos to be sourced from grants. The project is designed to be given the FIT of 9.68 PhP/ kWh approved by the ERC. Target date of operation is 2016. (Mike Baños Jr., member or MinPressDev)

General assembly is part of SY 2013-2014 opening By Rutchie C. Aguhob

OZAMIZ CITY -- All schools are expected to conduct a general assembly to orient stakeholders on the curriculum and cocurricular programs and ancillary services lined-up for the year as part of its opening rites. This is among the guidelines set by the Department of Education (DepEd) relative to School Year 2013-2014, consisting of 201 days, which is set to open on June 3, 2013 and end on March 31, 2014. Education Secretary Armin A. Luistro, in DepEd Order 10, series of 2013, said the calendar includes four days of semestral break for the in-service training (INSET) of teachers and the parent-teacher conference to be held on the last Saturday of the month before the end of every quarter. Luistro said the conference aims to inform the parents of the progress of their children and ensure parental involvement in school activities.

For the secondary level, the first parent-teacher conference will be on a Saturday at the end of the first month of the quarter so that early on, parents and teachers can work on improving learning and track the student's progress. Meanwhile, the last week of every quarter will be the culminating performance of the students. There will be an exhibit or exhibition of pupils/ students products and performances to demonstrate attainment of performance standards. For the secondary level, the general orientation will include a career exposure program for first to third year students to acquaint them with several career pathways which they can opt to pursue. Luistro said a career guidance program for those in their last year in school will be conducted between July 2013 and March 2014 in preparation for careers or courses they prefer to pursue after high school. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental/asf)

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accorded to a beleaguered newsman and no matter what, one sighs with relief to know he was given a chance. I had more than four dozens of libel cases during my time and surely they made me a celebrity of sort. Of course, we do not enjoy fighting in court with some people but the cases, whether we like it or not, would force us standing straight in fighting position. We cannot run away and of all things that we despise so much is to apologize. That is the poorest decision a newsman could think to end all fears. Some newsmen sometimes may have used libelous materials especially when very necessary to describe a situation. One thing, however, is there is no malice attached. Stories are straight news and information as it happened. To the words of a good friend, the famous international trial lawyer then Gov. Bono Adaza, malice is the most difficult thing to prove in any libel case. Right because in the first place, there is no malice whatsoever. It exists only in the minds of people who want media to dance with their music. Being devoid of malice as an element, a libel case cannot prosper. Notwithstanding the better advantage of media people in libel cases, I noticed more and more cases are being filed by a lot of people. From Manila and elsewhere in the Visayas and Mindanao, more newsmen are summoned by the courts to answer complaints. I hope these will end all assassinations in the process. To my colleagues, therefore, I urge you to be strong and determined to fight the enemies of press freedom. Let us prove to them we are not statues much less men who follow their wishes. Our theories, convictions and principles must prevail. Let press freedom ring!

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In our later years, we have time (and hopefully, we still have money), yet our energy is already on its way down. From this observation, one last very important question goes: When retirement comes and your energy has waned, do

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you expect to be able to support yourself with your own money, or would you like to go through the struggle of being dependent to someone else? These are questions worth seriously pondering. Start creating a plan to support the future and senior you. Your future is in your hands. Do it now! ----(Dr. Adonis Agcopra, MBA, CIS, RFC® is with the IARFC and is portfolio director of AFIC Meridian Consultants. URL: www. aficfinancialconsultants.com. Email: aficfinancialconsultants@ outlook.com.)

I know I should look at life through a peaceful, natural state of mind, but sometimes it’s not that easy to take those dark glasses off. Knowing the truth about our thoughts give us the understanding to deal with what is happening. It somehow lightens the burden of worry which deplete our energy and serenity. Our buried treasure are the beautiful thoughts that spring from the mastery of our mind, from whence flow the cool, clear waters of wisdom, peace and happiness. (Catch my program “Kalipay Nga Molahutay” at its new timeslot 7:00-8:00PM Mon-Thurs @ DXRU Radio Ultra 1188AM Band.)

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of mind. Our emotions are created by our thoughts. The next time you feel miserable or angry or fearful, observe where your thoughts are coming from. They are produced by a programmed thought system which you create, based on your negative observations. To allow them a foothold is like allowing misery to become a part of your family. Quickly replace them with optimistic, cheerful thoughts that bring happy feelings. Thinking is an ability of the intellect, and not our reality. This truth is so liberating, it can save us many years of tears. Our thoughts live in our mind. They have no existence in real life. How foolish we are, if we take our negative thoughts seriously and suffer them to mess up our lives. Yet we do it all the time. When our partner is unaccountably late, is not our mind screaming of infidelity or injury? At DXRU Radio Ultra, a woman came to us asking for help with her hospital bill. She was violently beaten by her husband, simply because he saw her talking to another man. Didn’t the young UP student commit suicide when her parents couldn’t pay her tuition fee? In her mind she saw her future as a wretched purgatory, beyond the reach of even a glimmer of hope. She believed her thoughts to be her reality, and in despair, she gave up on life. Until we decipher the primordial message, that we are the master of our mind, we will continue to act rashly and tragically. When I catch myself feeling stressed or depressed, I become conscious that I’m thinking through my distorted, programmed thought system. It’s like wearing extremely dark glasses and looking at the world with gloom.

have become inutile other than the Sunday Mass and holy days. Soon it will be Happy Holidays and no longer Merry Christmas. The concept up held by the Church claiming the Philippines is predominantly Catholic no longer applies and has been splintered into diverse break away groups called born-again. FACT #3: The RH Law is here to stay after all this is what the majority of the Filipinos decided. This election determined with finality the majority of the people agree with a population control program for free abortifacients. Soon we will see heralding in; the abortion laws, same-sex marriages and even possibly euthanasia. Media has already sailed successfully into the deep waters of the gender distortions with the acceptance of the masses with their new celebrities whose gay attitudes are now main stream. While the road has been paved for these attitudes, it won’t be long before values and morals are delivered outside the teachings of the Catholic faith. FACT #4: Violations towards our laws have become a commonality soon a virtue and a discipline rather than the exception. Be it for the authorities today that are above the law or even the comelec as in this election where violations have become acceptable be it for poster size violations, over-spending, vote-buying or worst of all the re-qualification of convicts, murderers and the incompetence to enter the realm of national offices. From here on in some are above the law especially those families who have settled well into government. FACT #5: The AES Law is no longer applicable and is no longer worth the paper it is written into. The comelec has challenged the law towards safeguards that

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are no longer applicable as far as they are concerned. Forget the source-codes (that arrived late in the day), digital signatures, CF Cards that are writable, and so on. As for the watch-dogs who were born out to ensure the straight path for the comelec, they may as well dismantle as they are no longer relevant.

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G-7 which account for a mere fraction of the world’s populace, yet consume over ninety percent of its resources. Though small, the Maya is hardy yet ever merry in the company of his kind; surviving in the forest, mines, cities and highways of men where the solitary Eagles and Falcons find certain destruction. I have no quarrel with the fight to save the Philippine Eagle from extinction. Friends tell me it perches on top of a food chain which may snap here and there if and when it vanishes. But national symbol for Pinoys it definitely is not. That distinction belongs to the Maya because it is a national symbol that truly befits the Filipino and is a faithful reflection of his creed and ideals, and not a pathetic copycat of a former colonial master.

Gen. Yano had his early retirement on May 1, 2009 and was succeeded by Lt. Gen. Victor Ibrado. Right after his retirement from the military service, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appointed him as the Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. Presently, he is living as an ordinary citizen, but still continuously serving the Filipino people in his own little ways. He had written and published his book entitled “Onay: A personal journey”. “I want to share my thoughts, experiences and personal story so that people may gain lessons and inspiration from it - that a local boy who, with sheer perseverance, hardwork, sacrifice and merit, had reached the highest post in the AFP,” Gen. Yano said. “Strive hard through your own merit, talents, hardwork and sacrifice. Endeavor for excellence in everything you do,” his answer when asked for his formula of success. Truly, he is a man with a competent leadership, a dedication to duty, and a high level of professionalism, bringing prestige, honour and inspiration to the Filipinos, especially the youth. (ALC/MDL/ FPG/MAA/PIA-Zamboanga del Norte/jdelpf

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military and diplomatic careers. Photos and news clippings about his great works and legacy are also displayed inside the museum. “You will find collection of items from my boyhood days in Sindangan and Dipolog, college days in Cebu, cadetship in PMA, my distinguished military career spanning 37 years and my ambassadorial tour in Brunei Darussalam,” General Yano said. One of the attention-catchers from his array of things displayed in the museum is a letter written during his elementary years on July 4, 1960 addressed to his grandmother and uncle; asking them to send him money for his uniform and clothing. “This will serve as an inspiration to local residents and young people showing my humble beginnings that they too can succeed through hard work, sacrifice and dedication,” the general further said. Although it is open to the public, one has to seek prior permission from the general or his caretaker before he could explore

the past are the ecotourism sites of Sibuyan and Cobrador Islands in Romblon, Puerto Princesa and Brooke’s Point in Palawan, and La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City. “The complex issues of climate change and biodiversity are some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Going green is no longer just a fad, no longer for a small slice of the population. Going green has rather become a necessity and lifestyle in which we all must participate for the welfare of future generations. The Philippines is uniquely positioned to lead the way, and the DOT remains supportive of programs such as the Green Initiative. With the protection of the environment as one of the major thrusts of tourism, our role in DOT is to generate positive awareness and create demand for these ecotourism destinations. Through convergence programs with partner agencies and private sector, we are working very hard so that infrastructure is built to ensure seamless travel and that sustainable practices are implemented in these areas,” Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr. shared.

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Sun Cellular expands Good Choices for users with Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra

Mobile phone operator Sun Cellular continues to provide more Good Choices to its users as it introduces the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra, the thinnest smartphone in the market to date, now exclusively available in the Philippines through Sun Postpaid. Free at Sun Plan 999, this cool handset comes with unlimited mobile Internet, unlimited Sun text messages and 4 hours worth of Sun-to-Sun voice call. The ultra slim Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra, only 6.45 mm, is feature-packed with a stunning 4.7’’ HD AMOLED display, Android Jelly Bean, an 8MP camera with 1080p video capture capacity,

a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM and a 16 GB internal storage. The Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra, with its whistle bait form factor, is considered the Super Model of the Alcatel One Touch series. The other model is the Alcatel One Touch Idol featured in the movie Iron Man 3, another exclusive offering of Sun Cellular—free with Sun Plan 600 subscription. “Alcatel hits the mark with their One Touch series smartphones designed to be sexy on the outside and smart on the inside. These mobile beauties are truly fantastic eye candies that any smartphone

user—male or female—will be proud to pull out of their bag,” Ricky G. Peña, Sun Cellular Senior Vice President for Postpaid, Broadband and New Business said. “For our Sun subscribers looking to update their smartphone gadgets or mobile users who want to make the Good Choice, the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra on Sun Plan 999 is perfect for everyone who value style forward design, great phone technology and affordability.” The Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra comes in classic Black and in five new bright, bold colors: Red, Flash Yellow, Turquoise, Green, Fresh Rose and Black. A special anti-grease oleopho-

bic coating provides added protection to the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra’s exterior finish. And with a 1.2 GHz processor, this ultra slim model even outclasses the competition, in terms of speed. Avail of the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra today, exclusive at Sun Shops nationwide. Also available for free is the Alcatel One Touch Idol on Sun Plan 600. For more information on the Alcatel One Touch Idol smartphone series and other exclusive offers from Sun Postpaid, visit www.suncellular.com.ph Facebook page www.facebook.com/suncellularph. Follow @suncelldeals on ONE TOUCH Idol Ultra Twitter. Black Special V1.0

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if not entirely improbable in the past. We thank you for believing in the reforms we have started and for trusting us to take ARMM forward.” Hataman added, “now the real challenge for us all begins. We need a vigorous, decent and inclusive regional government for real change to happen.” The seeds of reforms have started to take roots “during our incumbency as caretakers. Help us nurture these seeds so that their vines and fruits reach even the farthest island and remotest village in the region,” he continued. Hataman said elections always tend to be a divisive exercise, but was quick to say that it is now time to move on and appealed to all to put aside differences and unite to bring progress and development to the autonomous region. (Mindanao Star Zamboanga/jdelpf )

She was proclaimed by the city board of canvassers Wednesday, this week, together with her runningmate, incumbent Vice Mayor Cesar Ituralde. Salazar, who was House Deputy Speaker for Mindanao, vice chaired the Committees on Women, Local Government, the Special Committees on East Asian Growth Area, and the Special Committee on Education and Welfare of Special Persons. She authored House Bill seeking the Magna Carta of Women, which was passed into law in August 2009, while spearheading the Pink October, the first-ever Breast Awareness and Prevention Campaign in the House of Representatives. With her and Vice Mayor Ituralde proclaimed Wednesday were the other top winners, led by incumbent 1st District Representative (incumbent mayor) Celso Lobregat, 2nd District Representative (incumbent city councillor) Lilia Nuño, and a few of the city’s councilors-elect. Most of Zamboanga City’s winning candidates are from the administration’s Liberal Party-Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Adelante Zamboanga Party (LP-LDP-AZaP) coalition. Also proclaimed by the City Board of Canvassers were first district incumbent Councilors Melchor Sadain (FZ), 55,984 votes; Rogelio Valesco Jr. (LDP), 53,979; and Cesar “Jawo” Jimenez Jr. (Independent), 52,873. Second District Councilors Roel Natividad (LP), 53,968 votes; Benjamin Guingona IV (LDP), 44,696; Miguel Alavar (AZaP), 43,955; Eduardo Saavedra (LDP), 42,792; and Juan Climaco Elago (UNA), 42,653. (with report from MindaNews/Rolando N. Sudaria, member of the Mindanao Press Alliance for Sustainable Development

ment for water but sometimes we forget that the soft component of the software is equally important, if not more important. For example, projects that fall by the wayside often lack social preparation and, therefore, no sense of ownership is generated among the people the project seeks to serve. That is why I look at capacity development both as a tool and strategy in the development of water systems and in local governance,” said Director Abutazil in the talk show. Moreover, there were also sharing of learning experiences in addressing cultural issues in local water and sanitation programs with the municipalities of Kalawit in Zamboanga del Norte and Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay and the IWAG as presenters. Knowledge products such as audio-visual films/compact discs on water stories, communication toolkit, IEC materials and others were distributed to the participants to guide them in communication planning. The activity ended with the filling of “Tubig-Yaman” jar with their commitment and support to the human rights-based local water governance. Aside from Kalawit and Tungawan towns, participants from the municipalities of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lapuyan, Misalip and Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, and Katipunan and Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte also came to join the forum. (FPG/ DIL9/PIA9/asf )

Sibugay, Midsalip, Lapuyan and Tigbao of Zamboanga del Sur and Katipunan, Kalawit and Sindangan of Zamboanga del Norte. The forum also tackled the five Cs plaguing poor communities, namely: corruption, climate change, culture, conflict and weak communities. Ms. Banluta also reported that 122,000 households from depressed town in 12 provinces have now access to safe water. To ensure sustainability of SaLinTubig projects, citizens’ monitors would be organized in the communities to serve as integrity watch, enlisting support from people’s organizations, religious leaders and other stakeholders. Attending the forum were representatives from the municipalities of Katipunan and Kalawit of Zamboanga del Norte, Tungawan, Alicia, Ipili and Payao of Zamboanga Sibugay, Midsalip, Lapuyan and Tigbao of Zamboanga del Sur, DILG-IX personnel headed by Regional Director Paisal Abutazil and local media practitioners. The fund for MDGF 1919 was established in 2006 by the Spanish government. (FPG/PIA9/asf )

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domain. The barricades were removed after government officials, led by Pagadian Mayor Samuel Co and Airport Area Manager Jose Bodiongan, agreed to pay the Taog-Boto heirs, but failed. There was no immediate statement from airport authorities on the clan’s action. Last month, commercial airlines had to suspend operations in Pagadian City because of the protest. It can be recalled that commercial operations at the airport started April 27, 2010, with most passengers coming from the Zamboanga Peninsula, Cebu and the nearby Lanao provinces. Cebu Pacific and AirPhil Express serve the Pagadian-Cebu-Manila routes. (Ely Umaboc, MinStar Zampen/jdelpf )

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water service providers. In Zamboanga Peninsula, the municipalities with ongoing SaLinTubig-funded projects are Tungawan, Alicia, Ipil and Payao of Zamboanga

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“We are excited to partner with Globe, the most preferred telecom service provider of the Korean community in the Philippines, in offering Globe DUO Korea,” said John C. Kwon, CEO of INY. “Our experience in selling international calling services together with Globe’s reliable service will be a powerful combination to ensure that customers’ calling needs are exceeded.” In addition, Globe also partnered with Onfill, a Philippine country portal site in Korea, operated by Saehoon Air Travel Co., Ltd., the official General Sales Agent in South Korea of one of the Philippines’ biggest airlines. Onfill

has the largest sales channel—over 4,000 travel agents nationwide—and provides 27 flights per week to the country with thousands of Korean tourists. “Our access to numerous travel agencies in South Korea as well as thousands of Korean tourists will ensure that travellers to the Philippines are well-informed of Globe DUO Korea even before they leave the country,” said Starsky Park, Planning Department Director of Saehoon. Moreover, in a recent contract signing ceremony held at the Korean Embassy in Bonifacio Global City, Globe partnered with the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines (UKCA), the umbrella organization of all Korean associations in the country, to further its goal of reaching out to one of the biggest foreign communities in the Philippines. “Globe, being a major partner, gives us the assurance that our plans for the local Korean community are supported by one of the Philippines’ largest companies,” said Jang Il Lee, UKCA President. “Their effort to reach out to our community is wellreceived and appreciated,” added Lee. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Hyuk, in his congratulatory message during the contract signing ceremony between UKCA and Globe, said “the patronage of Koreans in the Philippines in Globe signifies our trust in the excellent standards of your network. In addition, I am optimistic that more Koreans will patronize Globe, given its people-oriented service. This partnership will also play a crucial role in deepening the cultural understanding between our two peoples.” “Globe DUO Korea is a testament to our continued efforts to introduce innovative products in the market to provide our subscribers with superior service,” Maniego-Eala said. For more info on Globe DUO Korea, visit www.globe.com.ph/duokorea.

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Starsky Park, Planning Department Head of Saehoon seals the agreement with Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe Telecom’s Group Head for International Business. Looking on are Donnie Choi, Saehoon-Head of Strategic Business (left) and Richie Sison GlobeInternational Business Sales Head (right).

Seated in the center are Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe Telecom’s Group Head for International Business and Yong Chul Kwon, INY’s Chief Executive Officer, with managers from both companies.

Globe launches inbound calling offer for Koreans in the Philippines Known for innovative and ground-breaking products and services, Globe Telecom recently launched Globe DUO Korea, an international inbound calling offer for Koreans in the Philippines. Globe DUO Korea is a service that allows a Globe or TM subscriber to purchase a Koreabased telephone number. Their friends and family back home can call their Korea-based telephone number and calls will be received in their Globe or TM phones. Calls can now made between two Korea-based numbers, just like making a local

call in Korea, resulting to significant savings. Subscription to the service comes in two variants: The sevenday subscription for only P399 or US$10 is best for short-term visitors, tourists or businessmen, while the 30-day subscription for only P999 or US$25 will fully satisfy the communication needs of students, migrants and Koreans with established businesses in the Philippines. “Now, seamless and low-cost connectivity with Korea simply needs a Globe or TM SIM and a Globe DUO Korea subscription,” explains

Rizza Maniego-Eala, Group Head for Globe International Business. “The best part is that subscribers no longer need to schedule receiving calls when they are home and have access to their internet-based landline services since calls are received through the mobile phone anytime, anywhere,” she added. This service is made possible through the partnership of Globe with INY Communications, a total telecommunications business which provides clients with wholesale and retail international calling services. Globe turn to page 11

Korean Ambassador Lee Hyuk (center), with Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe Telecom’s Group Head for International Business and UKCA’s President Lee Jang Il, along with Korean Embassy representatives Consul General Min Kyong-ho (third from right) and Counselor Chin Hyun-yong (second from right) and other representatives from Globe and UKCA.