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Investigation of mysterious crash of chopper continues Volume III, No. 199

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By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

THE Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now looking into three angles surrounding the mysterious crash of an UH-1 Huey helicopter on February 4 inside the parade ground of the 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City, said Armed Forces Chief Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri yesterday.

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SP adopts 3 resolutions on Hall of Justice fire incident CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The City Council headed by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas has adopted three legislative measures in response to the fire incident on Friday that gutted down the Hall of Justice building in the city.

Councilor Ramon G. Tabor, chair of the committee on police, fire and public safety, filed the resolutions during the regular session yesterday following a special report on the fire incident.

Tabor cited that the conflagration did not only burn structures of 25 offices but also put to halt the administration of justice.

“A tragedy befell on the city. No less than the building that house the administration of justice, the bulwark of See Fire, page A10

PARADE AND REVIEW. Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri, commanding general of the Philippine Army, and 4ID chief Maj. Gen. Oscar Lactao lead the Ceremonial Parade and Review during the 45th Founding Anniversary of the 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on February 5. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit/Mindanao Daily

Lawmaker proposes merger of DBP, LBP

By Lorelei V. Castillo

A LAWMAKER on Thursday proposed the merger of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to strengthen their financial capabilities, improve the delivery of

services, achieve economic efficiency and support the development thrust of the government.

“The merger of DBP and LBP is necessary as the functions or purposes of both banks duplicate and/ or unnecessarily overlap See merger, page A14

BBL innocent victim?

By Patricio P. Diaz of MindaNews

GENERAL Santos City––

SNAGGED. Capt. A day after an UH-1 Huey helicopter crashed, Ronald Iglesia of The 12-hour encounter,

the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Philippine Army was snagged on the mango tree during the parachute exhibition that highlights the 4th Founding Anniversary of the 4th Infantry Division at Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on February 5. Iglesia, along with five other men, joins the parachute show.

Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit/Mindanao Daily

Centers for cultural communities pushed

By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Rep.Rufus B. Rodriguez, of Cagayan De Oro City, is pushing for the creation of a resource center for indigenous cultural communities (ICC) to attend to the needs of the country’s 15 million indigenous peoples (IPs).

Rodriguez said on Monday that he has filed House Bill 5351 to give effect to the constitutional recognition and cognizance of the plight of the 12 to 15 million IPs in the country.

The bill, also known as, the “Resource Centers See pushed, page A14

more or less, between the Moro rebels and the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) in Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao from 2:30 a.m. (4:00 and 4:30 a.m. in another report) to dusk on January 25 was regrettable and unfortunate.

The 44 SAF members killed (64 in an MILF report) were the tragic victims; the Bangsamoro Basic Law, an urgent bill pending in the Congress, can become the innocent victim.

A contingent of 392 PNP-SAF commandos was dispatched to Mamasapano to capture dead or alive the

Malaysian bomb-terrorist Zulkipli bin Hir alias “Marwan” and Moro terrorist Abdulbasit Usman. After a small team had allegedly surprised and killed Marwan in his hut in Pidsandawan at around 4 a.m., it withdrew toward Tukanalipao where a blocking force had been deployed. It was in Tukanalipao where the 44 members of the blocking force were slain.

The outrage from the Mamasapano fiasco has entangled the BBL by stoking the anti-Moro prejudice, rousing the hibernating Christian distrust for the Moro, and revving up the fanatical opposition to the peaceful solution of the Moro Problem. The BBL, the fruit of the 17-year negotiation between

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Davao heightens security measure vs. threat groups DAVAO City––In the aftermath of the Mamasapano, Maguindanao encounter, Task Force Davao (TFD) asserts that there are no reported entries and activities of threat groups in the city.

TFD Commander, Col. Macariog S. Alberto said that despite no specific threats targeting Davao City, they continue to implement heightened security measures.

They are also increasing the unit’s visibility in

maintaining peace and order in the city in coordination with the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

AFP-PNP patrols are also being conducted composed of TFD and PNP units and armoured assets.

The unit is strictly enforcing its policy on following the chain of command, thus denying reports of any movement against the government.

“There is a guidance not to join any movement that

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would break away from the chain of command or give any statement that will cause uncertainty and anxiety,” Col. Alberto said.

Upcoming events such as the Chinese New Year would again require intensified security patrols and deployment for the entire unit to ensure that everyone staying in the city could get to enjoy the activities without fearing for the safety of their lives.

Despite mourning with

the entire nation over the loss of 44 lives in the Mamasapano bloodbath, the unit ensures its focus on its mission of securing the lives of everyone staying in Davao City and that it shall remain an active force against any threat of terrorism.

“This loss shall not stop them from following its mandate of being a reliable partner for Davao City’s peace and development,” he said. A report from the Philippine News Agency

TAND UP FOR PEACE Amidst the various calls to launch an all-out war against the Moro fighters after the Mamasapano incident, Fr. Joel Tabora SJ, president of the Ateneo de Davao University offers prayers for peace and justice during the Walk for Peace activity by private schools in the city Wednesday afternoon. (Ace R. Morandante/ davaotoday.com)

Mexican fighters meet Davao media in PINOY PRIDE 29

By Marlon Gayog, MDN Davao

Davao City: ALA Boxing Promotion Brought three 3 Mexican boxers meets Davao media yesterday at 11:30 am at Tower Inn in connection for their fights in Pinoy Pride 29: dubbed as “Fist of Fury” on Saturday at the University of Southeastern Phils. Gym in Bo. Obrero Davao City.

They are Cesar “El D olar” Chavez, Juan Luis “Perla Negra” Hernadez and Julio Ceasar “ Pingo” Miranda, aside f rom Mexican b oxer there are also Thailander Sukkasem Kietyongyuth and Indonesian Stevi Ongen Ferdinandus boxers. Chavez will challenging reigning World B oxing Organization (WB O) International Ju n i or Welte r we i g ht C hampion Jas on “E l Nino” Pagara Pride of Cagayan de Oro City ALA Stable.

Wh i l e He r n an d e z fight Genesis “Azukal” Servania WBO Intercontinental Junior Featherweight King for their

own 12 round title fight.

Miranda, on the other hand, faces WB O and IBO International junior bantamweight champion "King" Arthur Villanue va in a 10-rounder 115-pound non-title bout.

All of them arrived yesterday from Manila and will also be holding a public workout on Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. at the SM City Davao.

The Mexicans will finally meet their Filipino rivals during the official press conference of Feb. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.

The official weigh-in will be conducted on Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the SM City Davao.

Meanwhile, tickets for the fights are sold at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, SM City cinema and ticket outlets and SM online ticket.

Ticket prices are P150 (general admission), P500 (courtside seats), P1,000 (VIP 4th row), P1,500 (VIP 2nd row) and P3,000 (VIP 1st row).

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The ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Maguindanao It seems that the case of the botched operations of the PNP-SAF in Maguindanao could open a Pandora’s Box. With the revelation of Police Director Getulio Napeñas Jr, the sacked SAF commander, of the alleged participation of the suspended PNP Chief, Director General Alan Purisima in the SAF mission, the investigation of the death of 44 SAF operatives would certainly take a new course.

Napeñas said that he was reporting directly to Purisima during the operation in Maguindanao. In other words, Purisima is aware of the operation right from the start. The sacked police general also disclosed that the operation to get Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist Zulkifil Abdhir, a.k.a. “Marwan,” a bomb expert who had been training Filipino terrorists in Mindanao, was a brainchild Purisima prior to his suspension in December.

Perhaps, that was the

reason why Napeñas has been reporting directly to the suspended Purisima. We suspect that Napeñas has been personally directed

by Purisima to keep things under wrap for fear that the operation would bungle.

Napeñas also alleged that the operation always failed every time the army is involved.

Was Napeñas accusing the men of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headed by General Gregorio Catapang responsible for spilling the beans every time an operation to get Marwan then? Or, was Napeñas trying to justify the move of the SAF, which was under him at that time, to break the chain of command because he has the blessing of the suspended PNP Director General?

Napeñas, however, said that Purisima did not give orders to execute the Maguindanao operations. If not Purisima, who gave

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Napeñas the go signal to proceed to Mamapasano, Maguindanao to allegedly serve the warrant of arrest against “Marwan?”

While top government officials and retired military Generals have the notion that President Aquino could be held responsible as the Commander-in-Chief, both Napeñas and Catapang had issued statements exonerating the President.

Napeñas said that he has already submitted evidence

to the Board of Inquiry that would shed light about the Maguindanao incident. By the way, who are the members of the Board of Inquiry?

It appears that various investigative bodies of the government are now dipping their fingers into the Maguindanao incident where 44 SAF operatives were killed. We could sense that the investigation into the incident would turn haywire as conflicting and varied results of the investigative bodies clash to arrive at a consensus of absolving one person – the President.

But, we could also feel that the more the incumbent administration tries to cover up the involvement and culpability of “high valued” public officials, the more the infectious arguments would surface to unravel the unseen hands behind the carnage of 44 SAF operatives in Maguindanao.

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The facts Admitted by both the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)-Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) is the armed clash between their forces early morning on Jan. 25 that lasted for 11 hours claiming more or less 56 lives, 44 from the state security forces and 12 from the other side.

The armed clash was an offshoot of the killing by the 390-man Philippine National Police Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who swooped down into the MILF-BIFF lair in one of the barangays in Mamapasano town in Maguindanao to effect the arrest of two well-known bomb experts linked to an international terrorist group, the Jemaah Islamiya.

The SAF commandos went to the rebel lair covertly for obvious reasons.

Announcing their arrival would alert and thus prepare those who may be protecting the bomb-making experts, Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir, alias “Marwan,” and local terrorist Abdul Basit Usman, who carried prices on their heads totaling $9 million.

The multiple orders to arrest the two were issued by different courts of justice before whom the two were facing multiple charges.

An arrest warrant, we should understand, must be

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carried out by any person or unit in authority such as the police and any other state security force. It was just right for the SAF to take upon themselves the task of carrying out the court issued warrants of arrest for the two terrorists.

The fact that there were 392 SAF commandos summoned to undertake this very critical arrest proved beyond doubt that the leadership of that police force did not take lightly the subjects they took upon themselves to arrest. The secrecy by which they carried out their task was definitely understandable. The SAF unit was not expected to go on radio to announce what they were tasked to undertake.

Eve r y d e c is i on t he leadership of that police unit made to carry out its self-imposed task could be considered judgment

call, meaning it was made in exercise of a discretion that was theirs in the first place.

But in the process of effecting the arrest, force had to be used, and in this case the subject international terrorist’s ability to fight back had to be contained hence the shot or shots that ended his life per story that came out in the media. The killing of Marwan must have alerted the MILF-BIFF forces in the area.

If the combined forces of the two rebel groups were not in any way protecting the two suspects hiding in their lair, would they have reacted the way they reacted by engaging the arresting team in a running gun battle that lasted for 11 hours? Remember that the armed clash only started during that phase when the policemen involved in the operation were to be extracted from the area already.

Were the policemen sacrificed as insinuated by some quarters? Certainly not! Were they just after of the tag price on the head of each terrorist as insinuated also by some quarters with nothing better to do?

Certainly not also.

The whole incident will answer the two questions above. What’s the need to sacrifice the policemen when their mission was

Daily Inspiration Patience “Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you, but not in the one ahead.”

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To view human nature and our limited perspective can be quite humorous at times.

We want others to be patient with us, but we have difficulty being patient with others and especially if it has a negative impact on us. Notice how grateful we are when a driver behind us is patient and understanding with

accomplished and in fact it was their ability to carry out their mission that the combined MILF-BIFF armed groups retaliated? Do they want to say the retaliation was a calibrated one so the policemen could be sacrificed?

Honestly, I don’t find any logic in this argument.

Some others would like to accuse the policemen also that they were dispatched to Mamapasano town because of the price tags on the heads of Marwan and Usman. But like the other accusation, this one does not have any logic either.

If they were just after of the money, why will they not ensure that everything will be to their favor?

Do they want us to believe that the policemen were sacrificed so they can’t have a share of the bounty?

But who ambushed or massacred the 44 SAF members during the extraction process? Their comrades? Were they not the MILF-BIFF forces? So why this tall tale?

Was it failure of intelligence? I don’t think so also because they were able to pinpoint which house Marwan actually stayed?

This brings us to the logical conclusion that the MILFBIFF forces were there to protect the two terrorists.

Did the policemen know this? I think so also because See bacon, page A10

no annoyance of a honking horn as we drive along the road slowly struggling to find an exact address. Yet we become irate when a driver ahead of us is making us late for an appointment due to their precautions for the car ahead of them. Oh to view our situation from all perspectives! Seeking to be patient with ourselves and others allows for the growth of kind and respectful individuals. Couldn’t we use more of such people in this world?

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Investigation of mysterious crash of chopper continues

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

THE Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now looking into three angles surrounding the mysterious crash of an UH-1 Huey helicopter on February 4 inside the parade ground of the 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City, said Armed Forces Chief Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri yesterday.

Iriberri, who was in Cagayan de Oro City to grace the 4th Founding Anniversary of the 4th ID on February 5, said there

are three things that the investigating team of PAF is looking into.

First, he said whether the crash of Huey helicopter is caused by mechanical error or, a pilot error. And third, he added whether the weather or, environment has something to do with it.

He also admitted that the helicopter, which crashed inside the 4th ID camp, was old.

“Totoo na luma na, pero napakaganda naman ng maintenance na ginagawa ng Philippine Air Force,” Iriberri told reporters.

“We really have to rely

on the outcome of the PAF investigation in regard to the unfortunate incident,” he said, adding, “sila naman talaga ang may supervision sa lahat ng ating aircraft.”

At around 3:42 p.m. on February 4, a combat utility helicopter mysteriously turned upside down, inside the 4ID camp injuring one of the four passengers.

4ID Spokesperson Maj. Christian Uy said the crash happened while the helicopter was taking off. A pilot was injured while three other passengers were unharmed.

The Vietnam-vintage

helicopter had just ferried 4ID chief Maj. Gen. Oscar Lactao and his staff from Butuan City when it met the accident.

He said the helicopter was part of a two-chopper mission that brought him back to Cagayan de Oro from Bangasi, Butuan City.

“We rode on the chopper from Butuan and there was no problem with it. I was already in my office when I heard a loud crash,” Lactao said.

He said when he looked outside his window, he saw the helicopter lying on its back at the far end of the

golf course.

According to Uy, the illfated helicopter will remain in its crash site until the conclusion of the investigation.

It is not known whether the helicopter is part of the 21 newly “refurbished” Utility Helicopters delivered to the Philippine Air Force last year as part of the AFP’s modernization program.

Developed in the 1950s,

Camiguin pushes for growth in livestock industry

By Jorie C. Valcorza of PIA-Camiguin

MAMBAJAO, Camiguin–– Eyeing to encourage farmers to upgrade their local stock, the provincial local government unit (PLGU) here maintains an animal breeding center to showcase good livestock animals as well as extend services to ensure good quality meat produce in the local market.

The center also houses an ostrich farm which attracts tourist and students alike, contributing added revenue to the LGU. Last year, the provincial veterinary office (PVO) extended artificial insemination services to small and large animals, benefitting TAILLIGHTS AND WHEELCHAIRS – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ donates a wheelchair to Mr. Laiman S. Bantuas of Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. Laiman figured in a car accident involving a trailer truck without taillights last February 2014 in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental where four others died. The Bantuas family blames the lack of taillights of the truck for the freak accident. During the 3rd Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Vice Governor Pelaez asked Atty. Dominador Awiten of LTO Regional Office and PSUPT. Rene Solidarios of Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office to fully implement the traffic laws especially the checking of taillights of big trucks plying along the national highways of the Province. photo supplied

PARPO II Zoraida Macadindang (seated at center) of Misamis Oriental share the moment with the members of the Upper Puerto CARP Beneficiaries Association after they received the Certificate of Land Ownership Award for the contested property. Together with OIC-CARPO for Operation Noel Supremo, PARPO Macadindang is thankful for the assistance of the Cagayan de Oro City Public Safety Company of the Philippine National Police during the joint installation and CLOA awarding to the 21 ARBs on Dec. 12, 2014 . photo supplied

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the UHIH helicopters were popular during the Vietnam War in 1963 as a versatile aircraft for transport, air assault, and gunship.

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DOST releases funds to finance study on transgender in Zamboanga City ZAMBOANGA CITY The Department of Science and Technolog y (DOST) through the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has approved the release of almost P250,000 study grant on transgender in this city.

DOST Regional Director Brenda NazarethManzano said Wednesday the study is entitled “Clinical and Metabolic Profile of Male-to-Female Transgender in Zamboanga City.”

Ma n z a n o s a i d t h e study is expected to start next month and shall be completed in six months.

Manzano said the research will receive funding assistance of P232,223 from the DOST-PCHRD through the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD).

She said the conduct of the study is in line with the growing number of transgenders in the country who are currently taking self-prescribed hormone replacement therapy.

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AMBOANGA CITY - The government troops have killed a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and recovered four high-power firearms following a firefight in the hinterlands of Sulu, the military reported Thursday.

C apt . Ma . R ow e n a Muyuela, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) information officer,

said the Joint Task Group Sulu identified the slain ASG member as a certain Murasil, a trusted aide of

Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan, a mid-level leader of the ASG. Muyuela said the firefight ensued around 9:10 a.m. Thursday at Sitio Kan Udang, Barangay Taglibi, Patikul, Sulu.

Muyuela said the firefight broke out when the Joint Task Group Sulu headed by 1Lt. Dennis Arado chanced upon the group of Sawadjaan while

they were conducting law enforcement operation in Sitio Kan Udang, Barangay Taglibi.

She said the troops have also recovered four highpower firearms abandoned by the Abu Sayyaf brigands.

She said there was no casualty reported on the government troops who figured in the firefight.

(PNA)

Licomo folks get P8.2M projects avail of Dia de Alcalde ZAMBOANGA CITY Four (4) projects worth a total of P8.2 million were turned over by the City Government to barangay Licomo yesterday signifying continuous support to the barangay folks.

Mayor Beng Climaco spearheaded the turnover of a spill way and 3 farmto-market road projects together with members of the City Council and other city government officials.

T h e tu r n ove r c e remony coincided with the conduct of Dia del Alcalde, an outreach program highlighting the city’s frontline services foremost of which are the medical and dental services by the City Health Office.

The same outreach program also featured services rendered by the

Mayor Beng Climaco leads the project turn over and the conduct of Dia de Alcalde at Barangay Licomo

City Agriculturist Office, City Veterinarian Office and City Civil Registrar’s Office.

E d u a r d o C a l o y l o y, Licomo barangay chairman expressed gratitude

to the City Government for the continuous support intended to help improve the plight of the constituents.

Together with Mayor Climaco during the Licomo activities were

Councilors Mike Alavar, Roel Natividad and BG Guingona and City Engineer Luis Despalo and personnel from various city departments. (Sheila Covarrubias)

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Agusan agri, trade, economic mobility get boost from Australian road rehab A GUSAN DEL SUR – A critical section of the National Road Junction (NRJ) – Sibagat – Esperanza Road has just undergone Rehabilitation with Minor Improvement (RMI) and has been turned over on Thursday to the provincial government here.

Governor Adolph Edward Plaza, who received the symbolic handover from Counsellor Geoff King of the Australian Embassy, said that he has always been a staunch supporter of the program because he believes that the rehabilitation and maintenance of the road is crucial to trade and eco-

nomic mobility in the area.

He is also very thankful for the assistance extended by the Australian government.

The provincial road provides access to the municipalities of Sibagat and Esperanza, which are mostly agricultural and forest production areas supporting Bayugan City as the agri-

processing center for the province. Sibagat is the abaca and coconut production and processing center, while Esperanza is the source of rice, corn, as well as fresh and processed Tilapia. The RMI has improved the transport of agricultural produce in these towns toward Bayugan City. The project starts in Barangay San Vicente, Sibagat, which has a population of 30,074; and ends at Barangay Ilihan, Esperanza, which has a population of 47,659.

The total cost of the RMI work on the Ilihan Section of the road, which includes a one-year maintenance con-

BUTUAN CITY -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Butuan, in its regular session on February 3, 2015, passed a resolution recommending that the laboratory analysis of the potability of water provided by the local drinking water stations be done only in the city.

In a resolution principally authored by Councilor Virgilio G. Nery Jr., the SP recommended that the City Health Office

(CHO) will facilitate the laboratory analysis within the city rather than travel outside, particularly to a DOH accredited facility in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, to procure a certification of water potability.

In an interview, Dr. Nery clarified that the city has its own DOH accredited laboratory located at the Butuan City Water District (BCWD).

Further, Nery explained

that local drinking water operators incur additional expenses when the physical and laboratory tests of water samples are done outside the city.

The resolution said that the conduct of the water potability testing in Butuan City is more convenient for drinking water operators with less cost. (Ma. Lourdes P. Apego, Radyo ng Bayan Butuan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands – The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Dinagat Islands has conducted a four-day writeshop conference for the preparation of the 10-Year provincial Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) held recently in this municipality.

The activity aims to formulate the modules 3 and 4 of the 10-year SWMP of the province which focuses on the legal and institutional framework and plan strategy of the SWMP. The SWPM is a strategic tool used for more efficient implementation

of proper solid waste m an a ge m e nt s u ch a s maximizing the advent of technology by giving the solid waste generating indust r ies access to participate in recycling opportunities and other methods in order to handle the increasing wastes produced in the province.

PENRO Dinagat Islands targets to finish the SWMP by June this year.

Participants of the said activity are Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers from the seven municipalities of the province, department heads and barangay

officials. (SDR/Ma. Jane A.Mayola, PIO-Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)

tract, is P6,678,251.20, for a contracted length of 3.22 km. The RMI works were completed on 16 November 2014, with maintenance work commencing from 17 November 2014 and running until 14 November 2015. This road project is the first Provincial Road Management Facility (PRMF) Physical Works Project to be completed for fiscal year 2014-2015.

The PRMF is a six-year (2009–2015), P4.3 billion (A$100 Million) development initiative of the governments of the Philippines and Australia. Through the PRMF, the Australian gov-

ernment helps provincial governments to improve governance systems that will enable them to maintain their roads over time, while rehabilitating and maintaining a critical core road network in 10 provinces in Mindanao and the Visayas.

In addition to this road, there are four other road projects funded by PRMF in Agusan del Sur, amounting to a total cost of Php 27,897,611.07 and a total length of 33.10 km in RMI and Maintenanceby-Contract (MBC) works.

Two of the projects are financed from the PRMF Incentive Fund for Agusan

del Sur, amounting to Php 13,662,859.49, as an added incentive for the Province to attain its committed performance targets. Agusan del Sur ranked first among the ten partner provinces in the incentive performance assessment.

For FY 2013-2014 and FY 2014-2015, the PRMF will provide Agusan del sur with a package of capacity development activities amounting to P1,472,300.

Australia is a long-standing development partner of the Philippines and is the country’s largest bilateral donor. (Ma. Leigh F. Garcia, PRMF/PIA-Caraga)

SP approves water lab analysis in Butuan

PENRO Dinagat formulates 10-year solid waste management plan

Publication Notice R.A. 9048

January 29, 2015 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MS. GENAFIE PAMPILO CABANG has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “MERLENE” to “GENAFIE” in the birth certificate of MERLENE PITOGO PAMPILO who was born on January 26, 1970, at Maquilao, Tangub City and whose parents are Celedonio Aguaviva Pampilo and Violeta Pepito Pitogo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition to this office not later than 12 February 2015.

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JINGLE M. MACABUAC has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JINGLE MARTINEZ MACABUAC who was born on February 7, 1985 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ANASTACIO B. MACABUAC and CORDOLA A. MARTINEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 12, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JASJADE M. EMBAAN has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “JASJADEN” to “JASJADE” in the Birth Certificate of JASJADEN MALANG EMBAAN who was born on June 02, 1991 at DSPH , Digos, Davao del Sur, and whose parents are BEN E. EMBAAN and ESTER C. MALANG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than February 23, 2015.

Issued this 3rd day of February 2015 at Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb. 6 & 13, 2015

MDN: Feb. 6 & 13, 2015

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CHRISTIAN RHEY Y. MAGONCIA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHRISTIAN RHEY YAP MAGONCIA who was born on March 16, 1989 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are HERBERT DUMO MAGONCIA and EVELYN YAP. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 7, 2015.

(SGD.) BELEN F. LINGANAY

City Civil Registrar

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2015

MDN: Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2015

Publication Notice R.A. 9048

January 28, 2015 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MS. GEMNA MANAGING FIEL has filed with this office a petition for a Change of First Name from “GINA” to “GEMNA” in the birth certificate of GEMNA MANAGING FIEL who was born on July 22, 1976, at Labuyo, Tangub City and whose parents are Constancio Tolin Fiel and Elisa Tagbacaola Managing.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition to this office not later than 12 February 2015.

(SGD.) BELEN F. LINGANAY

City Civil Registrar MDN: Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2015

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Teacher’s Views

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO US

By Marnie M. Ricardo

With the heightened issue of the PNP SAF that has been ringing in our ears these days, it is just right to put into print a noteworthy act of PNP Values Formation Program National Lecturers of Camp Crame, Quezon City, Manila, namely: Gerson Ponce, Ronaldo Calumpiano and Shew Sulinay, who shared their time and insightful information on Values Formation to our teachers, parents and schoolchildren of Santiago Elementary School, Manolo Fortich 1 District, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon last January 28, 2015.

The School head of the said school, Cathy Jane Cuñada-Barron, happens to be my best friend. She

eagerly shared to me what transpired during that oneday activity which was attended by two hundred five (205) parents, one hundred forty (140) pupils and of course, eight (8) of her teaching force. Listening to her story, I was able to reflect on some important but taken for granted issue that is hurting our present generation.

Surely, everyone was benefited with their lecture that day and it is my hope that they could cascade down what they learned not just to their children but to the whole community as well. As we all can see with today’s trend in our society, the children are the most affected and put in the hot seat in dealing with their everyday lives.

And if we have to analyze it more intensely, it all boils

down to us – adults, whom they look up to and follow.

One or two may agree with me that kids these days have more things to worry about, a little distraction to them can get them into trouble compared to kids from the past generations.

They can easily be triggered and engage to unpleasant choices that they think would give them comfort, not knowing that little by little they are ruining their lives.

With all these issues in the lives of our youth, there is a need for someone to step forward and do something.

Parents, extended family and friends are automatically expected then to recognize these concerns and take upon themselves to make a move about it. But there are times when the people who are most involved in the life of the youth may not know how to help out

or may be preoccupied with their own lives that they fail to notice that he is falling through the cracks.

This is when Churches, schools, youth organizations, teachers, parents, peers may come in.

These would be wonderful groups and significant people to step in to support a youth dealing with his tough challenges. The school, with friends and teachers, primarily is the best avenue too for support when a child fails to get it from his family.

Therefore, each one of us need to assess our own selves on our stand on values formation.

With that school activity sponsored by our brothers from Camp Crame, I think we can best look into ourselves and improve where we need to…

Because IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO US.

Text2Teach program: Modernized teaching method

By Mark Anthony O. Macahilo Teacher III Taguite Elementary School Taguite, Tangub City

Schools in this generation has already embraced the challenge of modernization. This is due to the reason that students’ mind evolves through time, making it challenging for educators to engrave lessons. Thus, in order to cope up on the people’s practices and mindset, the strategies of teaching must join the cycle.

There are various methods most educators used in discussions. In some

ways, these are not just to modernize form of teaching but also to make learning among students easier than usual.

Text2Teach is a program for this kind of use. It is the Philippine version of the Global Bridge IT program which provides educational videos and lesson guides on hard-to-teach concepts and least-learned competencies in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Values Education. These videos and lesson guides are

aligned with the curriculum set by the Department of Education (DepEd) to be implemented in public elementary schools across the country.

11 countries all over the world, including Philippines already enjoy Text2Teach program. It is good how mobile technology can be used for education and how could be so beneficial to students, teachers, schools and to the country’s educational system, at large.

Text2Teach program uses advanced mobile technology and is integrated with teacher-training method.

Text2Teach program aims

to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning in underserved schools and communities in the Philippines. It is implemented in partnership with Microsoft, the Department of Education, local government units, Globe Telecom, and Pearson Foundation.

The systems of education are levelling up just to cope up this generation’s mindset that sometimes a source of student problems. In solving such problem, it is big help that way of teaching must be upgraded through this modern time.

Surigao police facing blank wall in bus bombing SURIGAO CITY--Authorities are virtually facing a blank wall on Wednesday’s bus bombing incident in Claver town in Surigao del Norte that injured two persons.

Senior . Supt. Julito M. Diray, police provincial director, told MindaNews this afternoon that they could not pinpoint anybody responsible for the bus bombing.

“We are still conducting a thorough investigation,” he said in a text message.

None of the passengers of Bachelor Express, Inc.’s bus number 365 were injured, but a passenger of another bus parked nearby and a restaurant employee were not spared by the blast.

SPO2 Joel Verano, investigator of Claver Municipal Police Station, said no suspects

have been identified yet.

Verano said he is waiting for the report of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) on the type of improvised explosive device used during the bombing.

“Right now we cannot speculate who is behind this bombing,” he said.

He added the passengers were so thankful that they just disembarked from the bus for lunch at the Mark and Mitchie Jay

Restaurant in Barangay Hayanggabon, Claver town before the bomb went off.

Bus number 365 left Surigao City past 10 a.m. bound for Tandag City in Surigao del Sur. (Roel N. Catoto / MindaNews)

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“Great teachers are forever”

By GONZALA D. AGUIRRE Administrative Officer V OIC-Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Little whispers of wit & wisdom Words of comfort all sublime I heard them all from Mom’s womb to age six As Dad & Mom leads the path to teach As learnings take the next step From family to school my early Teachers take Got hold of breath coz am afraid Might fail to get what she needs to teach Her gentle touch & care so pure Has touched my inner heart & soul The learnings she bestowed on me Gained me more knowledge so rich & free The next teachers are there to keep For me to capture what’s good & great!

The passion to face the world today Is due to teachers who led the way Teachers are there forever to stay One moving onwards as molded each day Look upon Him & hear His plea For the great Rabbi speaks, “We need them all the way.”

The approaches of Schoolbased Management

By Jolito L. Vince Principal I Isidro D. Tan Elementary School

School-based management is an organizational approach that involves expanding of school responsibilities and authority for the improvement of school performance.

It provides mechanisms for the introduction of new approaches to education that result in enhanced outcomes and that better fill the needs of the local community.

The implementation of SBM represents a fundamental and systemic organizational change to increase the presence of four key resources: power, information, knowledge and skills, and performance-based rewards.

Decentralization of power is one main focus of schoolbased management. Power is shifted most often from the central administration to a group. This group might be composed of administrators, teachers, parents, community members or students.

Power can only be decentralized if assigned people have access to information needed to come up good decisions. In the private sector and public education, only the top positions of the organization

have much access to these pieces of information.

Knowledge is also a key resource. Three kinds of knowledge and skills are important to decentralized management. First, employees need training to enhance their job skills and be a good contributor to the organization. Next, they need teamwork skills to participate effectively in problem-solving, decisionmaking and communicating.

Finally, employees need organizational knowledge such as budgeting and personnel skills, understanding of the environment and strategies for responding to changes in the environment.

Rewards is also a resource serving a key of SBM. This part allow organizations to reward employees for the knowledge and skills they possess.

The creation of SBM is to direct an organization to improve performance.

It is possible much if this approach is accompanied by organizational changes that enhance the information, knowledge and skills of participants that align the reward system with clear desired outcomes.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC DATE: JANUARY 23, 2015 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172).

Notice is hereby served to the public that KELLY DABLO RONQUILLO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KELLY DABLO RONQUILLO at JOSE ABAD SANTOS, DAVAO DEL SUR whose parents were ARMANDO S. RONQUILLO and IVY DABLO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 6, 2015.

LOOKING GOOD. Troopers of the 4th Infantry Division stand in attention during a parade during its 45th anniversary in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2014. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

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Business as usual in Davao- DOT

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AVAO CITY- Save for the cancellation of a visiting group of South Korean tourists, tourism industry is still normal in the aftermath of the bloody Mamasapano clash.

“We are not affected, if there is, it’s just minimal.” Says Department of Tourism Region- XI director Robert Alabado III. “We already know that Mindanao has a negative or shaky perception among many people but we also know that many

also had a favorable perception of Davao as a peaceful place.

Alabado said the office has not monitored huge cancellations of tourists following the deadly clashes in Mamasapano town in Maguidanao Province which left 44 elite policemen dead.

Lisette Marques, OIC of the Davao City Tourism Operations Office said that they have not monitored any cancellations of MICE (Meetings Incentives,

C onventions and Exhibits) events or the reduction of participants in the events.

The only cancellation was a group of about 70 South Korean students who were expected to visit the city in the same week the violence in Maguindanao happened.

Marques estimated the loss of the tour group cancellation to about P1-million. However she said that so far no one has followed suit.

“We just have to highlight the positive aspects here in Davao City, like our favorable peace and order situation.”

Marques said.

Marques admits that it is difficult as a marketing strategy to isolate Davao from Mindanao but she says their plan is to uphold the fact that Davao is far from the epicenter of the clashes and is not part of it.

Meanwhile Alabado said that among the strategy of DOT-

XI is holding events to attract more visitors one of which is the Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015, which will run from April 3 to May 15.

Visit Davao Fun Sale will offer shopping , dining, entertainment and events extravaganza to residents and visitors alike.

The program is participated by various retail and tourism industry players, local government and top tourism officials in the region. (PIA/RG Alama).

Coastal community finds hope in squid drying

M A M B A J A O , C A M IG U I N - D r i e d squid, bulad nukos, or bulad pusit are cleaned, salted, sun-dried fresh squids, which bodies and tentacles are flattened, and are commonly done by fisherfolks to save the extra catch, which they would also sell to local residents, walk-in tourists, and local traders.

From individual backyard dying, Fernando Ocaba took the opportunity of leading a fisherfolk association organized by the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) to jumpstart a community owned squid and fish drying business in Sagay town.

After the Kahugpungan sa Masilakong Mananagat (KASAMMA) was formally organized, they put up a common fund and purchased fresh catch from the sea, members take turns in drying and receives at least P6/

kilo on top of the gains they earn.

Growing the business As the members strive to sust ain w hat t he y started, various livelihood assistance from government and nongovernment organizations also poured in.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) released solar dryers, and t he of f i c e rs we nt on study tour organized by the Camiguin Coastal Resource Management Project (CCRMP).

To date, through the Fish Share d S er v ices Facility (SSF), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently released food grade stainless drying facility, vacuum packaging equipment, weighing scales, hand pressed sealers, and motion meter with an aim of improving the

product’s market capability, income, as well as employment opportunities.

According to DTI, dried squid and fish of KASAMMA are now positioned as a product for pasalubong (a Filipino tradition of travelers bringing gifts from their destination to folks back home) to visiting tourist.

Gains For over 15 years, the KASAMMA squid and fish business continue to gain reputation, with increased shelf life and enhanced quality, it is not only a magnet to tourist but to outside traders as well.

The association supplies products to nearby provinces and cities like Cebu, Bohol, Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro as well as to grocery stores and pasalubong centers.

The squid investment came out to be the most profitable venture of the organization while engag-

ing also into lending, rice trading, and groceries.

From 15 members, they now grew to having some 78 members.

Goals “G o o d t h i n g w it h squids is you can catch them all year-round, even if it may vary from one time to another, there are also days when the

catch it quite enormous that nobody is interested to buy it anymore, so instead of being left to rot, we can extend its use,” Ocaba said.

At peak times they can produce to as much as 300 kilos per day, or five kilos at the lowest.

Ocaba likewise expressed that they are also

interested and ready in supplying for export, if opportunities arise.

Now, they are eyeing of securing their own delivery truck and testing the viability of crispy squid or chicharon, which they just started to market, this year. (Zita M. Abellare/Jorie C. Valcorza, PIA)

SSS and G-Xchange officials represented by (seated from L-R) SSS Vice President for Member Services Division Mario R. Sibucao, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio S. de Quiros Jr. and G-Xchange Inc. President Paolo Eugenio J. Baltao sign the memorandum of agreement on that allows SSS payments vis mobile phones.

Witnessing the signing ceremony are (standing from L-R) SSS Senior Vice President for Information and Technology Management Group Joel A. Layson, SSS Assistant Vice President and Officer in Charge for Service Delivery Department Rene N. Malto, G-Xhange Inc. Chief Operations Officer Renato Rex Xavier Marzan, and G-Xchange Inc. Director for Merchant Acquiring Remo M. Garovillo. - See more at: http://news.pia.gov. ph/gallery#sthash.LuRCWTXH.dpuf

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House to continue probe on Mamasapano clashes; Senate to invite kin of fallen ‘SAF 44’

THE Committee on Public Order and Safety of the House of the Representatives will push through with its inquiry into the January 25 clashes among members of the elite Special Action Forces (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Moro insurgents

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in Mamasapano town in Maguindanao that killed 44 SAF troopers, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. said.

Howe ver, B elmonte stands by his call for a postponement for a week of the same in light of the request of PNP-SAF officials asking they be allowed to attend to burial arrangements of their 44 fallen colleagues, many of which will be held in the provinces.

“They know there are calls from various House Members and sectors for an investigation,” he said, “however we also have to understand that their hands are still full attending to funeral services of a large number of their slain colleagues while also conducting their own investigations on the incident.”

The Committee on Public Order and Safety chaired

by Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer has faxed invitations to Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, PNP OIC Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, and Police Director Getulio Napeñas soon after the incident on

Wednesday (January 28) for a hearing scheduled February 3.

As of press time, Espina has respectfully declined the invitation due to the many urgent tasks he said he needs to attend to first.

Roxas and Napeñas have likewise have yet to confirm their attendance.

“These calls for a congressional probe will push through. There is no gag order or whitewash here because I too want to get to the bottom of this matter,” Belmonte assured. “My take is that we have little time to waste on this probe and other legislative priorities we are currently attending to. Therefore let us hold it with everyone present and prepared for this investigation so the results are substantial and not longwinding just to say we are doing this immediately.

This is a serious matter and must not be rushed but dealt with correctly with truth prevailing in the end.”

Belmonte has urged his colleagues to give the PNPSAF officials ample time “to also pay proper respect to

their colleagues and prepare for the heroes burial each of these 44 deserve.”

Invite kin of SAF 44 “Widows, mothers and relatives” of the fallen police commandos should be the invited to the Senate probe on the Mamapasano incident so they can shed light on “the brave last moments” of their loved ones who were phoning them till the end, Senator Ralph Recto suggested yesterday.

“The embattled SAF men were talking and texting to their relatives. Yung iba doon humihingi pa ng cellphone load sa kanilang mga kamag-anak,” Recto said.

“Meron pang isang SAF, perhaps sensing the desperateness of the situation, sinamahan ng kanyang nanay sa pag-ro-rosaryo,” he said.

“There were many who were pleading with their friends, relatives to convey to their higher ups their need to be reinforced and extracted, which unfortunately did not happen,” Recto said.

Recto said he came to

know of these from the stories of the kin of the 44 SAF men when he attended the wake for them in Camp Bagong Diwa Thursday night.

“May ibang kamaganak na nagsasabi na 2 or 3 p.m. nakakatanggap pa sila ng text, contrary to reports that the firefight ended noon of January 26,” the senator said. Recto said many relatives of those who perished in a 12-hour firefight with Moro rebels said they were in constant communication with encircled police officers until the latter ran out of battery power or cellphone load.

“Although there was no audio recording of the fight, the nearest that we have to a ‘black box’ are the text messages of these brave men and their conversation with their relatives,” Recto said.

“You want to piece together the picture on the ground at that time? Then we can get it from the persons they last talked to.

It may not be the whole picture, some may just provide snapshots, but it will

help investigators draw the scenario at that time,” Recto said.

“I tend to believe that a great deal of the communication traffic out of the combat zone was not to their superiors or colleagues but to their loved ones,” Recto said.

Recto however believes not all SAF men were able to get in touch with family and friends in their time of peril.

“But for those who were able, then the Senate should invite without any compulsion whatsoever for them to attend,” he said.

“I know they are still mourning. And we should respect their privacy. But for those who would like to share their stories then we should welcome them here,” Recto said.

“What were our heroes last words? Sa text messages natin malalaman o sa kuwento ng kanilang mahal sa buhay,” the senator said.

“We need honest words, unblemished by political bias, that can take place only between the closest of kin,” Recto said.

Fire...

democracy is gutted down by fire,” he said with concern.

He said the fire raised some questions and doubts from the public especially as the Hall of Justice is handling high-profile cases such as the Rasuman, Jamaca, assassination attempt of Iligan City representative Vicente Belmonte, drug cases, and others. “…I don’t want to speculate, it is not right for us to speculate makadugang na hinoon sa epekto sa anang nasunog. Although we will not speculate but what shall

we do? Satisfied naba ta na naa na ang Bureau of Fire mag investigate?” he asked.

Tabor stressed the need for concrete actions on the incident.

Resolutions As one of the legislative actions, the City Council adopted Resolution No.11941-2015, requesting the National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) to conduct their own investigation in coordination with the BFP on the reasons and causes of the fire.

Tabor said it is not that the legislative body does not trust the BFP but because it is the expertise of the NBI to investigate.

“We need some basic data, some facts. I have high regards for NBI to help us in coordination with the BFP in investigating and examining the causes of this fire,” he added.

He said the City Council should also do something so that the hearing on cases can immediately continue. “ Un s a m ay at on g himuon nga mapaspas, makasugod na balik ang pag hearing sa mga kaso, pagdawat sa Prosecutors Office, Clerk of Court office, RTC, og MTCC, ang PAO, Probation ... this is the second aspect to request the intercession of our congressmen.

In line with this, legislators passed a resolution appealing to Representatives Rolando Uy (1st District), Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District), Rep. Peter Unabia and Rep. Juliet Uy of Misamis Oriental, Senators Koko Pimentel and Teofisto Guingona III to take the lead and help in sourcing funds for the rehabilitation or construction of a new Hall of Justice building in the city.

Also adopted was Resolution No. 11943-2015, requesting the Supreme Court (SC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to set aside funds necessary in securing a temporary venue

that would house the courts so that they can continue conducting investigations, hearings and other official functions.

Tabor said he is thankful that there had been offers for possible places to temporarily house offices of the Hall of Justice.

He said he is also glad that the city government offered the City Tourism Hall but cited that it cannot accommodate all the 25 offices.

The councilor assured that on the part of the City Council, it will look for all possibilities so that the administration of justice will start rolling.

latory thrust to encourage the consolidation of banks to achieve higher lending capacities, diversify risks and improve the quality of their services.

According to Collantes, the merger will result in synergies in the operations of the two government financial institutions.

He said although DBP and LBP have different mandates under their respective charters, they have similar authority to engage in universal banking activities.

“The fusion of the universal banking activities of the two banks is therefore expected to result in the economies of scale of banking operations. Said merger will improve the balance sheet capabilities of the merged bank thus resulting in a stronger bank which will have a competitive edge over other banks not only in the domestic and global markets,” Collantes said.

He said the consolidated entity would be more effective, efficient and sustainable in carrying out the

mandates of both banks, particularly in anticipation of the wave of foreign banks that may enter the Philippine market upon the occurrence of ASEAN integration in 2015.

Under the measure, the LBP shall be the surviving entity being the larger bank in terms of assets and resources. It shall also exercise the powers of the DBP under its 1986 Revised Charter (Executive Order No. 81 dated December 3, 1986, as amended by R. A. No. 8523 dated February

14, 1998).

The existing capital of DBP and LBP shall be combined, provided that the combined existing authorized stock of DBP and LBP, which is in the amount of P60,000,000,000 s h a l l b e i n c re a s e d to P100,000,000,000. Said increase shall consist of 400,000 common shares with par value of P100 per share.

The bill also provides that the merger of DBP and LBP including all aspects of implementation shall be

exempt from the payment of all national and local taxes, fees and charges, including but not limited to, the income tax, capital gains tax, creditable withholding tax, gross receipts tax, local transfer tax, documentary stamp taxes and registration fees.

The bill mandates the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other government offices/ agencies concerned to take the necessary actions to implement this Act.

ous government line agencies would be required to pool their resources together in the delivery of basic needs such as education, health, and environmental protection of ancestral domains.

He said that the centers would also serve as access centers to enhance delivery of basic, social, technical and legal services.

Under the proposed bill, the resource centers would be composed of the following service areas, namely: Statistical Service Area, Human Development Index Service Area and Domains Management Service Area.

The “Indigenous Peoples Rights Act” of 1997 mandates that the existing National Commission on

Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) would the implementing agency of the Resource Centers under the proposed bill, Rodriguez said.

He said that the compelling reason of the proposed bill is the admission that the ICCs/IPs in the country remain as the poor and marginalized sectors despite the adequate from the govern-

ment and the international communities.

Apart from lacking in the delivery of basic services, the ICCs/IPs, the violation of human rights and displacements of tribal communities in their ancestral domain have been reported to be rampant these days, Rodriguez said.

He said that there is

an urgent need to address the problems of the country’s ICCs/IPs not only on their personal and basic needs, but might as well for the protection of their natural environment and the preservation of their cultural values that have been repeatedly subjected to exploitation and abused for many years.

520 farmers.

Meanwhile, under its livestock, poultry protection, and disease prevention the PLGU also regularly offers a year round animal vaccination, treatment, deworming/defluking and castration to local farmers to ensure that the livestock and poultry here are healthy and free from communicable diseases.

Some 10,479 animals like cattle, carabao, swine, and goat were vaccinated, 6,576 were treated, 8,839 were also dewormed and defluked, while another 989 heads were also castrated.

PVO said most of these services are availed free of charge, except for treatment, costs are just enough to cover for the medicines.

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of the call to have the whole thing carried out covertly.

So what happened? It was an operation to serve court issued warrants of arrest that went sour. This is no different to court ordered demolition of houses in urban areas where the residents fight back to prevent such demolition order from being carried out.

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with one another, which is one of the standards for implementing under Republic Act No. 10149 otherwise known as the GOCC Governance Act of 2011,” Rep. Sonny P. Collantes (3rd District, Batangas) said in filing House Bill 5350.

Collantes, chairman of the Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries, said the merger is also in line with the current regu-

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for Indigenous Peoples Act of 2015” provides for the establishment of Resource Centers for ICC/IPs to enhance and ensure the delivery of essential services to the country’s IPs. Rodriguez said that under the proposed Bill, vari-

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City Mayor shall appoint from any existing personnel or employees who is qualified to run the operations. If finances warrant, a separate Terminal Manager may be appointed, subject to existing civil service rules and regulations.

Republic of the Philippines TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Lungsod ng Butuan 13th Sangguniang Panlungsod 37th Regular Session Series of 2014

PRESENT: Honorable Angelo S. Calo - City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Honorable Samuel Allan M. Amante - Member Honorable Ramon P. Carampatana - Member Honorable Ryan Anthony B. Culima - Member Honorable Ferdinand E. Nalcot - Member Honorable Erwin L. Dano - Member Honorable Rema E. Burdeos - Member Honorable Sergio C. Pascual - Member Honorable Virgilio G. Nery, Jr. - Member Honorable Derrick A. Plaza - Member Honorable Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr. - Member Honorable Nestor D. Amora - Member, President Liga ng mga Punong Barangay ABSENT:

None

1. See to it that all the required documents, permits and licenses for the operation of the terminal are secured, and must ensure that the terminal operation shall be in accordance with all the pertinent rules, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

2. Submit a monthly Audited Financial Statement (AFS) of the terminal operation to the Honorable City Mayor, copy furnished the Manager, Office of the City Economic Enterprises, and the Chairman of the SP Committee on Utilities. The AFS must be submitted on or before 7th day of the following month.

3. Supervise the remittance of all monthly income of the terminal to the City Treasurer’s Office; 4. Accommodate the public transport vehicles in accordance with a queuing plan and/or procedure to be agreed by the City and Robinsons, to ensure an orderly and safe procedure in the loading and unloading of passengers and their baggage; 5. Assign terminal dispatchers who are legitimate and accredited by the City and shall be on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight daily, or as the operation of the terminal may require.

6. Ensure that PUJs, Van-for-Hire, Buses, Tricycles that will be deployed to the Robinsons Pick-up Terminal shall have a valid, existing and updated registration, as well as franchise from the Land Transportation Office and LTFRB. Each vehicle must not be more than 4,500 kilograms gross weight, inclusive of passengers and cargoes.

All terminal personnel must wear identification cards and uniforms at all times.

The meeting was called to order at exactly 10:15 in the morning. <<>> SP ORDINANCE NO. 4434-2014

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PICK-UP TERMINAL FOR PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES, PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS, AND VANS FOR HIRE AT THE ROBINSONS MALL-BUTUAN GROUNDS AND IDENTIFYING THE LOADING, AND UNLOADING AREA FOR AUTO CALESA (AC) AND TRICYCLES-FOR HIRE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Butuan in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Robinsons Place Butuan Pick-up Terminal”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is the declared policy of the City Government of Butuan to exercise its powers in the promotion of the general welfare of its inhabitants. For the commuting public, the city shall, among others, provide safe, efficient and orderly use of the streets and adequate terminal services.

It is also the declared policy of the City Government of Butuan to encourage Public-Private Partnership in the aspect of constructing public facilities subject, of course, to certain terms and conditions.

SECTION 3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. This Ordinance mandates the establishment of a pick-up terminal for various transport facilities at the Robinsons mall grounds. It also provides certain regulatory and management measures appurtenant thereto.

5.4 Traffic Management and Security Measures:

The LTTMO and the Butuan PNP Traffic Division in coordination with Robinsons security management shall impose strict compliance to traffic rules and regulations inside the pick-up terminal premises and shall assign traffic enforcement officers to maintain peace and order and to render an effective and efficient services to the riding public.

The PNP Butuan and the OCEE security personnel in coordination with Robinsons security management shall provide and impose strict security measures to ensure and maintain a safe and secure environment for passengers including their belongings within the premises of the pick-up terminal.

5.5 Repairs and Maintenance. The maintenance of the stability of the terminal building shall be by Robinsons. The repair and maintenance, however, of the terminal facilities e.g. comfort rooms, benches, passengers’ lounges, air-conditioning units, steel barriers, etc., including the disposal of solid and liquid wastes, janitorial services,security services, and payments for power, water, and other utility bills shall be by the City.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean, thus:

The OCEE ia hereby encouraged to engage partnership with private and government entity willing to provide green energy (Solar Power) and recycling facilities which will re-use, recycle solid waste materials including water.

5.6 Stalls for Rent. The leasing of commercial stalls of kiosks within the terminal premises, fixing and collection of rental, and maintenance thereof shall be by Robinsons.

However, the City thru the CEEMB in coordination with Robinsons shall formulate strategic plans in assisting businesses, vendors and new entrepreneurs from the Integrated Terminal who may be affected by this Ordinance. In coordination with DTI, TESDA, NLRC and other private entities. OCEE may provide technical and financial assistance to the affected parties.

1. CITY - refers to the City Government of Butuan;

2. MALL – refers to Robinsons Place Butuan which is located along J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City.

3. Pick-up Terminal – a designated area where passengers are to be pickedup from the mall wherein which public utility vehicles, vans, buses are all coming from the Integrated Terminal of the City. They are given not more than two (2) hours to pick-up passengers in the pick-up terminal.

4. ROBINSONS – refers to Robinsons Land Corporation.

5. STALL – refers to a space with structure for the purpose of displaying saleable goods and/or wares intended for public utility vehicle passengers.

6. TERMINAL – the public transport terminal facility for Public Utility Buses, Public Utility jeepneys, and Vans-for-hire which shall be established in the mall grounds.

Incoming: From Diosdado Macapagal Bridge, turn right to South Montilla Boulevard and proceed towards North Montilla Boulevard, turn Left to Salvador L. Calo Avenue, turn left to the Road beside the Lagoon, turn left to Andaya Road, then turn right towards Premium Bus Terminal. Upon leaving the Premium Bus Public Terminal, Public Utility Buses shall then proceed to Robinson’s Place Pick-up Terminal by turning right to Andaya Road, turn right to Montilla Boulevard, turn right to J. C. Aquino Avenue towards Robinsons Pick-up Terminal.

SECTION 5. MANDATE. There is hereby established at the Robinsons mall grounds, a pick-up terminal for public utility buses, public utility jeepneys, and vans for hire, including loading and unloading areas for Auto Calesas (AD) and tricycles-for-hire, under certain terms and conditions as may be agreed by the City and Robinsons, to provide the commuting public a safe, efficient and orderly use of transport facilities and free the city streets and highways from being utilized as parking areas or terminals for public transport vehicles.

Outgoing: From Robinsons Pick-up terminal, turn left to Capitol Bonbon road towards Capitol Drive, turn left to T. Guingona Sr. Avenue, turn right to Pizarro Street, turn right to South Montilla Boulevard towards Villa Kananga Road, turn left to Mayor Democrito Plaza Avenue passing Diosdado Macapagal Bridge, then turn right to Antongalon-Taligaman Junction and proceed to its destinations.

The Contract between the City Government and Robinsons Management shall be fifteen (15) years and renewable for another fifteen (15) years.

5.1 Location, Structure and Design. A pick-up terminal shall be constructed in an area to be identified and designated by Robinsons within the mall premises. The plan and design must be in accordance with the standard set by the National Building Code.

A loading and unloading area for tricycle-for-hire shall also be established along the Capitol-Bonbon road for the general welfare of the riding public and a waiting shed shall be constructed to protect the passengers from heat and rain.

The Terminal Manager in coordination with the LTTMO and the Robinson Manager shall jointly designate an Auto Calesa (AC) Bay Parking Area within the premises of Robinsons Place to load and unload its passengers.

5.2 Facilities: The terminal must have the following facilities:

Incoming: From J. C. Aquino Avenue, turn left to North Montilla Boulevard, turn left to Salvador L. Calo Avenue, turn right to the the Road beside the Lagoon, and proceed towards Van-for-hire Terminal.

Upon leaving the Van-for-hire Terminal, they shall proceed to Robinsons Pick-Up Terminal by turning right Andaya Road, turn right to Montilla Boulevard, turn right to J.C. Aquino Avenue towards Robinson’s Place Pick-up Terminal.

The Terminal Manager shall:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE HONORABLE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF BUTUAN IN ITS REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE SP SESSION HALL ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.

6.2.2 WESTBOUND ROUTE (Bound to Cagayan de Oro City)

1. Twelve (12) parking bays or more; 2. A waiting area sufficient for twenty (20) transport vehicles; 3. Office space for the terminal supervisor and other designated personnel; 4. Air-conditioned customers’ lounge; 5. Separate comfort rooms for male and female; 6. Baggage Counters; 7. Stalls for rent; 8. Drop-Off Area; 9. A mini-park; 10. Appropriate information and directional signs; and 11. Among all other facility which Robinson may construct for the safety and convenience of the riding public or passengers.

The provision of the building code requiring all building facilities must be followed as to the compliance of “Persons With Disability Act”.

5.3 Operation. The pick-up terminal shall be operated by the City. It shall be under the supervision and control of the Office of the City Economic Enterprises and shall be managed by a Terminal Manager whom the

SECTION 6. ROUTE. For Outgoing Trips, from the Integrated Bus Terminal, the following specific routes will be followed for the implementation of this Ordinance:

6.l For Public Utility Buses (PUBs): 6.1.1 EASTERN ROUTE (Bound for Davao City and Surigao City:

6.1.2 WESTERN ROUTE (Bound for Cagayan de Oro City): Incoming: From J.C. Aquino Avenue, turn left to Doongan Road, turn right to Bacolod Street, turn right to City Hall Circumferential Road and proceed towards Gov. J. Rosales Avenue, turn left to Salvador L.Calo Avenue, turn right to the Road beside Lagoon, turn left to Andaya Road, then turn right towards Premium Bus Terminal. Upon leaving the Premium Bus Public Terminal, Public Utility Buses shall then proceed to Robinsons Pick-Up Terminal by turning right Andaya Road,turn left to North Montilla Boulevard, turn left to Salvador L. Calo Avenue, turn left to Gov. J. Rosales Avenue, turn right to City Circumferential Road, turn right to Bacolod Street, turn left to Doongan Road, turn right to J. C. Aquino Avenue towards Robinsons Pick-Up Terminal.

Outgoing: From Robinsons Place Pick-Up Terminal, turn right to Capitol-Bonbon road towards City Sports Complex, turn right to Bonbon Road, turn left to Libertad National Highway passing Bancasi Rotonda then to its destinations.

6.2. For Public Utility Vans-for-hire: 6.2.1 EASTBOUND ROUTE (Bound to Davao City and Surigao City): Incoming: From Magsaysay Bridge proceed to J. C. Aquino Avenue, turn right to R. Calo Street, turn left to Rosales Street, turn right to North Montilla Boulevard, turn left to Salvador L. Calo Avenue, turn left to the Road beside Lagoon and proceed towards Van-for-hire Terminal, they shall proceed to Robinsons Pick-Up Terminal turning right Andaya Road, turn right to Montilla Boulevard, turn right to J.C. Aquino Avenue towards Robinson’s Place Pick-Up Terminal.

Outgoing: From Robinsons Place Pick-Up Terminal, turn left to Capitol-Bonbon road towards Capitol Drive, turn left to T. Guingona Sr. Avenue, turn right to Pizarro Street, turn left to Montilla Boulevard, turn right to J. C. Aquino Avenue (pick-up passenger Under FSUU overpass), passing Magsaysay Bridge, then towards Baan-Tiniwisan-Ampayon highway and proceed to its destinations.

Outgoing: From Robinsons Place Pick-U[ Terminal, turn right to CapitolBonbon road towards City Sports Complex, turn right to Bonbon Road, turn left Libertad National highway passing Bancasi Rotonda then to its destinations.

The Terminal Manager and the LTTMO Manager shall formulate a feasible PUJ Route for Robinsons Place Pick-up Terminal within thirty (30) days after publication of this Ordinance and submit the same to the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval.

SECTION 7. TARIFFS AND FEES. The following shall be the standard tariffs and fees for the use of the terminal:

a. Terminal Fees: Description

Rate

1. Van-For-Hire - Short Distance (Bound for Cabadbaran, Nasipit, Bayugan)

P25.00/departure

2. Van-For-Hire - Long Distance (Bound for Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, Surigao City, etc.)

P30.00/departure

3. Buses – All Destinations

P40.00/departure

b. Facility Use:

Description Rate 1. Comfort Rooms P 5.00/use/person 2. Bath/Shower 10.00/use/person

3. Air-Conditioned Passengers’ Lounge/Waiting Area (Inclusive of Comfort Room and Bathroom Use) 10.00/use/person 4. Baggage Counter 10.00/baggage/day

The collection and remittance of fees, except the stall rentals, shall be by the City. Collections therefrom shall in full go to the City coffers.

SECTION 8. PROHIBITION CLAUSE. Sub-leasing or assignment of any part or portion of the terminal or third party agreement involving the terminal without the written consent or approval of Robinsons is not allowed.

Use of the terminal and its facilities by colorum vehicles is strictly prohibited.

Parking or loading and unloading outside the designated areas are also strictly prohibited. The terminal premises is a strictly “No Illegal Vending or Peddling Zone”.

SECTION 9. PENALTY CLAUSE. Violators of any provision of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows:

Description Amount

1. First Offense P 500.00

2. Second Offense P 1,000.00

3. Third Offense P 1,500.00 plus fifteen (15) days suspension from parking in the terminal, if the violator is a transport operator.

4. Fourth Offense P 2,000.00 plus recommendation for revocation of franchise by LTFRB.

SECTION 10. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION. The Office of the City Economic Enterprises is hereby mandated to formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations within thirty (30) days upon approval of this Ordinance, subject to the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Thereafter, a three (3) week dry-run shall be conducted by the LTTMO in coordination with the Office of the City Economic Enterprise to evaluate its practicability and orderliness, and submit a written report or recommendation to the Sangguniang Panlungsod upon the completion of the dry-run.

SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE. Ordinance, Resolutions, Executive Orders, and other issuances or provision/s thereof inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect after the completion of the Pick-Up Terminal and its facilities and the salient features published in a local newspaper of general circulation and posting of copies in the bulletin board in two (2) other conspicuous places in the City of Butuan.

LET a copy thereof be provided to the City Mayor’s Office, City Administrator, City Legal Office, City Economic Enterprise Office, TEB/LTTMO, Permits and Licenses Division, the Presidents of the Van-for-Hire Associations and other transport cooperatives or organizations/associations, and to all others concerned for its widest dissemination, information and appropriate action.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED Date Enacted: September 16, 2014

APPROVED: (SGD.) ANGELO S. CALO

City Vice Mayor

Presiding Officer ATTESTED:

(SGD.) AURORA B. CABALLES City Government Department Head II City Secretary SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:

(SGD.) FERDINAND M. AMANTE, JR.

City Mayor

DATE APPROVED: January 16, 2015 ATTESTED:

(SGD.) LEAH A. MENDOZA City Government Department Head II City Administrator

Authors:

Against: Abstain:

Movant: Seconders:

Hon. Ryan Anthony B. Culima Hon. Samuel Allan M. Amante Hon. Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr. Hon. Ferdinand E. Nalcot Hon. Rema E. Burdeos Hon. Virgilio G. Nery, Jr. Hon. Derrick A. Plaza Hon. Ferdinand E. Nalcot Hon. Nestor D. Amora Hon. Samuel Allan M. Amante

Hon. Vice-Mayor Angelo S. Calo Hon. Nestor D. Amora Hon. Ramon P. Carampatana Hon. Erwin L. Dano

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line:Puerto to Balingoan ,accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line: Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to amend its present authorized route and to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line: Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 20, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3RD day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

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

ARNOLD AUMENTADO –Appropriation Case No; 2015-10-240 Applicant/s

JED CHRISTIAN Z. SAYRE - Appropriation Case No; 2015-10-239 Applicant/s

CELSA ABRERA MANEJA Case No; 2015-10-238 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for appropriation to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;within Cagayan de Oro Cityto any point in Region X with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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

Case No; 2015-10-249 2010-10-146

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line :Mapalad Power Corp. to Dalipuga –Iligan City Proper and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line: Cogon market to Bugo/ Puerto and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

ROBERTO YAMBA -Vendor Case No; 2015-10-228 ERLINDA ADORA -Vendee (2010-10-572)

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of substitution with amendment of line to operate PUJi service on the line:Kisolon to Kibawe via Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Lantapan (Bukidnon) and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day ofFebruary, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line: Puerto-Balingoan-Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

Case No; 2015-10-229 2010-10-255

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line: RBC;Macabalan –Pier –Agora –LKKS –Velez (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

RUDY CUAJAO Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-226

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

Case No; 2015-10-244 2010-10-943

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City OSCAR ALEJANDRO LONOY Case No; 2015-10-227 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line:Iligan Proper -542 Palao Riverside –Medical and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line :Iligan Proper –Luinab –Bahayan and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

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

RAJ TRUCKING SERVICE /REYNINO R. LONGCOB Case No; 2015-10-234 Applicant/s

MERLINDA VERANO -Vendor Case No; 2015-19-218 FELICIANO GABITO-Vendee

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line:From Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle with the use of two (2)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROLANDO C. RAZON -Vendor ROPELYN A. RESOLUTE –Vendee Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for appropriation to operate taxi aircon service on the line : within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one (1) unit.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

JEROMIE C. FORMENTO Case No; 2015-10-225 Applicant/s

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line :Cogon Market –Puerto /Bugo,accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this3th day of February, 2015.

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

LUXMI –I GALILEO CRUZ -Vendo Case No; 2015-10-233 REYNANTE B. SANTOS –Vendee 2013-10-1217 Applicant/s

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line: Cagayan de Oro to Kiliog, Libona, Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 4th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

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

RAYNOR EMATA ACHAS -Vendor Case No; 2015-10-245 JACINTO CEPEDOZA -Vendee 2011-10-615

OLIVER G. GALARION CaseNo;2015-10-247 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line: Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 4th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line: Cagayan de Oro City to Santa Ana Tagoloan ,Misamis Or. And vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 4th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of substitution with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line:Kisolon –Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Kibawe via Lantapan (Bukidnon) and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 4th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which will establish the Bangsamoro has nothing to do with the Mamasapano fiasco. Yet, it is being held hostage to compel the MILF leaders to admit guilt and make amends.

BBL entanglement Where are reason, fairness and truth in implicating the BBL and Bangsamoro? How the BBL is being entangled – held at gun-point, maligned – is outrageous. That’s bearing false witness against one’s neighbor.

It is being argued that the Mamasapano massacre showed the insincerity of the MILF in negotiating peace with the government. It is being asked why, if there is an existing peace agreement, the MILF attacked the SAF commandos who, being on legitimate mission, they were supposed to support. They, the MILF, betrayed the government.

The attack against the SAF commandos showed the Moro hostility to non-Moros in their controlled areas.

Once the Bangsamoro is established, the Moros will restrict the entry of the non-Moro elements in their region.

The MILF must show their sincerity. They must surrender their commanders and fighters who killed the SAF commandos. They must return all the guns, other battle gears, shoes and other personal belongings stripped from the 44 dead SAF commandos.

The BBL bill must be reviewed or better still if scuttled.

It must be asked: Why blame the MILF for the Mamasapano fiasco?

Does the BBL embody the alleged MILF insincerity? Will the Bangsamoro

be hostile to non-Moros?

Deliberate evasion Who is responsible for the Mamasapano debacle? Where must the buck stop?

Among the voluminous media reports since January 26 and still going on are the facts that deliberate evasions doomed the SAF operation to get Marwan and Usman. (Read in particular: Philippine Daily Inquirer reports of January 29, 2015: SAF chief: I am responsible; February 1: SAF chief: My men still alive at noon but no reinforcements came (1) and Army, MILF harmony turns fragile (2); February 2: ‘Don’t blame the military’, AFP to submit report finding SAF leader at fault; MindaNews, February 2, 2015: In pursuit of Marwan, deaths in the marshland; and, The Philippine Star, February 3, 2015: AFP ends inquiry, clears itself on SAF deaths).

The facts: (1) Police Director Getulio Napeñas, the SAF chief, by-passed his immediate superiors in command; (2) the military had been kept in the dark until the operation had been launched and the SAF forces, pinned down, desperately needed support; and, (3) there was no coordination with the MILF. When Napeñas admitted, “I am responsible”, he meant that the buck should stop with him.

Napeñas told Arlyn de la Cruz, Inquirer correspondent at large (PDI 2/1.1 above) that “his not coordinating the operation with his superiors ­– Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, the PNP officer in charge, and Interior Secretary Mar Roxas – delayed the arrival of reinforcements, which cost the lives of his men”. He said “he just followed orders” without revealing

whose orders he followed.

Reports point to suspended PNP Director Alan Purisima as the one who gave the go-signal. There are insinuations the President did.

The plan to get Arwan was hatched in 2010 with Purisima in the lead role. The President in his televised address to the nation last January 28 said he had been continuously briefed about the plan. In another report, it was said he clarified that Purisima’s involvement ended on the day he was suspended by the Ombudsman.

Did Napeñas mean that because he did not coordinate with his superiors they, in turn, did not coordinate with the military? In the reports, it was the military reinforcements that arrived too late.

Had air, artillery and troop support started coming at 6 a.m. when the beleaguered SAF forces in Tukanalipao began calling, the blocking force could not have been wiped out by the MILF fighters. But the most fatal mistake was the non-coordination with the MILF according to the ceasefire agreement. Had there been coordination between the PNP-SAF and the MILF the Tukanalipao close fight – by the book, a “misencounter” – could not have happened.

The coordination between the AFP/PNP and the MILF through the AHJAG (Ad Hoc Joint Action Group) is spelled out in a Joint Communique signed on May 6, 2002. Armed encounters – okay, “misencounters” – between the military and MILF forces had always been due to “lack of coordination”.

In his article (PDI: 2/1.2 above) Karlos Manlupig cited the Army 6th Infantry Division’s spokesperson, Capt. Jo-Ann Petinglay, as confirming

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

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

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

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ROGELIO A. BARCELONA -Vendor Case No; 2015-10-248 EDGAR E. LANTACO –Vendee 2010-10-513 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line Cogon Market –Apovel –BuluaTerminal (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

ARMIE S. REYES Case No; 2015-10-250 Applicant/s

CIPRIANO F. BOSTON, JR. Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-252 2005-10-349

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line: Kisolon –Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Kibawe (Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate Taxi service on the line: Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 5, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of January, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2015

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

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

RONALD GULTIANO Case No;2015-10-241 Applicant/s

MARIO CENABRE -Vendor Case No;2015-10-251 ARLYN C. METILLO –Vendee

MELINDA RODRIGUEZ -Vendor Case No; 2015-10-246 MARINAO RIVERA SR, –Vendee 2011-10-305 Applicant/s

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Grand Europa and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5TH day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line ;cogon market to Bonbon and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) unit/s.

This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February,2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

MDN: Feb 6, 2015

the effectiveness of the military and MILF coordination through the AHJAG. Among the many instances – from security to military operations – she mentioned seven from 2012, the latest of which was the fall of the main camp of the BIFF 2nd Division in SK Pendatun, Maguindanao, town just across Liguasan Marsh from Mamasapano.

In her report (PDI: 2/2 above), Cynthia D. Balana cited a military source who said that had the mission been coordinated with the military, the outcome would have been different because the military has many contacts in the MILF and that there had been no encounter between the Army and the MILF since 2010, “which means the MILF is faithful to the peace agreement”.

Yet, the MILF is insincere in negotiating peace; the BBL is maligned.

Inevitable consequences The Mamasapano mission or “Oplan Wolverine” was doomed right on the starting block. Secrecy without the necessary coordination proved suicidal. No amount of owning the responsibility, of finger-pointing, of passing the buck, of washing hands and of eulogies and honor awards could hide the betrayal of the 44 fallen SAF commandos by their superiors and others in the chain of command.

As in classical tragedies, the tragic plot was irreversible.

To sum up the inevitable: Unfamiliar with the terrain, the 80 (73 in the military report) commandos who went in were trapped.

Did unfamiliarity explain why the rest of the 392-force did not enter to the rescue? In its investigative report, the military could only wonder.

The 6th ID had support and reinforcement ready by 9 a.m. But the lack of proper communications tied down the military. They could not launch artillery or air support without the precise coordinates; the troops did not have the exact location of the pinned down commandos. The military finally located the commandos to recover their corpses.

The AHJAG members were in Iligan City when contacted. They arrived at the scene together with the IMT (International Monitoring Group) at around 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.

Only then was a ceasefire ordered – too late for the SAF blocking force trapped in the cornfield. Yet, firing did not cease.

The SAF supreme commanders could only blame themselves. And, of course blame the MILF jointly with the outraged of the government and the public through the media.

The widows of the slain are now crying for justice.

Understanding Mamasapano Among the few open-minded, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte commented on the Mamasapano incident in simple clear common sense (Luwaran, February 1, 2015: Government violated peace deal: Mayor Duterte). He said: He, as part of the government, used the “tayo” or “we” point of view. “Pumasok ang SAF sa isang territory ng MILF, which in the first place, hindi tayo dapat pumasok.

How can you correct that? Ikaw ay pumasok sa bahay ng isang tao, hindi ka naman imbitado. This is covered by a document signed by

the Republic of the Philippines.”

Understanding the MILF view: “Sasabihin nila, kayo ang pumasok dito, kayo ang naghahanap ng away.

May kasulatan tayo na hindi kami papasok dyan at huwag kayo papasok dito until after the peace process has been completed and there is a formula for peace already.”

In a nutshell: Despite their agreement to mutually respect each other’s home, the government entered the MILF house looking for a fight. So, fight it got.

While understanding the MILF, Duterte also blamed it together with the government. But instead of maligning the BBL and joining the voices to abort it, he urged that it be passed expeditiously. Meantime Government and MILF must “sort out things” and in response to the cry for justice, let justice fall on whom it should.

The burden on the congress Members of the Senate and the House of Representative immediately responded with anger.

They questioned the sincerity of the MILF in negotiating peace with the government and the wisdom of creating the Bangsamoro. The final hearings of the BBL in both Houses were partially suspended.

In the latest reports, the final hearings will remain suspended until the AFP and the PNP can submit their investigation reports. Monday, February 9, is the new deadline.

These will weigh heavily on the fate of the BBL. Ad Hoc Committee on BBL Chair Rufus Rodriguez said, “The report is crucial to help members make a decision on the BBL. Without the facts, we cannot move forward. There is a strong feeling among members for justice and more sincerity on the part of the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) to cooperate and return the firearms they took away from our SAF.” (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 2, 2015: Lawmakers want full report on massacre by Monday) (Bold italics ours) The legislators, we believe, will ascertain from the military and police reports the culpability of the MILF to bolster, rather than change, their present thinking based on media reports. The BBL should be deliberated according the wordings and construction of its provisions.

Why tie it to their perceptions of the sincerity of the MILF based on the Mamapasano incident that, in the first place, was launched without coordinating with the MILF according the long-existing, trustworthy agreement? It doesn’t augur well!

The Senate and House leaderships have given the assurance that support for the BBL has not changed and it will be passed as recently schedule – the House, by the end of March. How binding is the assurance to the individual senators and representatives? How the Mamapasano fever has influenced their judgment, especially the uncommitted, will be seen during the plenary debates and the voting. In the Senate, two have withdrawn their sponsorship of SB 2804. Statements to the press of some others were not reassuring.

Even without Mamapasano, the BBL is being saddled with constitutional issues. After the final hearing

of her committee on constitutional amendments, Sen. Miriam DefensorSantiago said, “The BBL cannot be passed as a mere piece of legislation at the Senate. It has to be done by revision or amendments” of the Constitution to pave way for the creation of a Bangsamoro government.

Under this circumstance, the BBL will be passed by a two-third vote of all members of each House of the Congress, not by a simple majority of the quorum; and, it will be ratified in a national plebiscite, not just by the Bangsamoro constituent core areas. If this happens, the BBL will have to leap over very high hurdles.

However, if the leaderships can have the BBL passed by simple majority, the questions of constitutionality and plebiscite may be elevated to the Supreme Court. Hope remains alive.

But if the vote count will show that BBL is brought down in either or both the Senate and the House by the Mamapasano fever, it will be the innocent victim of the misadventure of the PNP-SAP and no hope can be expected from the Supreme Court.

The aftermath will be enigmatic.

(Comment” is Mr. Patricio P. Diaz’ column for MindaViews, the opinion section of MindaNews. The Titus Brandsma Media Awards honored Mr. Diaz with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his “commitment to education and public information to Mindanawons as Journalist, Educator and Peace Advocate.” You can reach him at patponcediaz@yahoo.com.)

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

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

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

C-ONE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT RENTALS Applicant/s

CaseNo;2013-10-1148

SAHRAMAN C. DIAMLA - Appropriation Case No; 2015-10-243 Applicant/s

ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing, Under Case No. 2015-10-151,The Correct application , applied ,for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit.Under the Named of LUDIVENA HAMILI ; OUR APOLOGY;LTFRB -10,CDOC ERRATUM In connection with the NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARES Late TIRSO R. FERNANDO, published on October 20, 27, & November 3, 2014, the correct spelling should be with WAIVER of Shares by all heirs except NIMFA M. FERNANDO, not as published.

OUR APOLOGY ERRATUM In connection with the NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TIRSO R. FERNANDO, published on October 20, 27, & November 3, 2014, the correct should be dated August 31, 2004 not as published.

OUR APOLOGY

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Case No; 2015-10-242

NOTICE OF HEARING

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the ROUTE;Cogon Market to Patag –Bulua Terminal and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 05th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to amend its present authorized route and to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 20, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5TH day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For appropriation to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 12, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of Substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Grand Europa and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 15, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of February, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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It’s Foundation Days fever once again TRADITIONALLY, the first quarter of the year is usually the most boring. And more so in February where Lenten season ushers in and events get to be more solemn. But things have actually changed this year. This month has more activities than ever before more so in the field of arts since National Arts Month is ongoing. In fact, I am making a second edition of my column about National Arts Month because the numerous activities slated for the occasion in this city of Cagayan de Oro alone cannot be contained in one column edition. So here goes.

Today is the sixth day of February. Let me pull up my sked on what’s gonna happen in the City by the Bay today in the field of arts. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., dozens of rock bands have been invited to perform at the MUST Open Stage.

At 8:30 a.m., there will be a zumba session at MUST Gym. Even though zumba is a form of exercise, it can be considered an art form too as it incorporates dancing.

At 10:00 a.m., there will be a verse choir performance at the MUST Performing Arts Theater. I’m particularly looking forward to this because this will be the

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first time I’ll be hearing raw literary verses sung out loud.

By 2:00 p.m., there will be a series of Kpop performances at MUST Open Stage. Even though Kpop is not a Filipino heritage, our talents as Pinoys in transforming into South Korean singers and dancers is commendable. That event will be followed with a cosplay by 4:00 p.m. also at MUST Open Stage. Apart from cosplay being an art in itself, the ability to sew one’s own costume using indigenous materials is another form of art that we ought to be proud of. At nearby MUST Grounds will be the MUST

Rap Battle. The rap community in CDO has grown larger and larger every year and MUST students are certainly growing in that circle. That’s why there are seven pairs participating in this rap battle plus a threeway battle between three veteran rappers. At about the same time, the Association of Private Secondary Schools in CDO will hold a beauty pageant at Limketkai Rotunda called APSSCO Campus Idol. The talent of projecting oneself before the public is already an art in itself. Also at the same time, some folks from Xavier University are organizing

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a photo workshop aptly called Litrato at N Hotel.

Back to MUST Open Stage, there will be a showcase of acoustic talents at around 6:00 p.m. An hour later at 7:00 p.m., there will be a showcase of folk dances.

In Xavier University at 7:30 p.m., the folks at Dulaang Atenista will stage a repeat of No Probs, It’s Improvs.

Both Dulaang Atenista and The Xavier Stage can produce one play per season.

That’s a total of four seasons a year, that’s why theater in Xavier University is very vibrant. Back to MUST Gym, indigenous dances will be presented at 8:00

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p.m. That’s just one day (February 6).

For the whole month, there will be a barrage of more art-related activities in Cagayan de Oro. I’ll perhaps write a third edition about this topic.

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Special Gospel of the day: Luke7:1117(February5, 2015-Thursday) Luke Yesterday’s Answer 7:11-17” now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, that a great prophet Designer Cassini is risen up among us; Mild oath Opportune moment and, That God hath visited his people. And this Ireland rumor of him went forth throughout all Judaea and throughout the region round about: This is the scenario of truth after death that there is a “resurrection” in the second life. In Corinthian 15:35-56” this is Yesterday’s Answer the details of the resurrection of the dead and

Biblical reflection

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we must hope for this “gift” of life. The “souls in heaven will come down here on earth at the “end” and unite again with the dust, and this will become a “glorified body.” In John11:3844”Lazaro “rose from the dead” because of the “power of Jesus.”

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agayan de Oro City – Home Studio, the latest total home solutions store concept in the Philippines is set to open its first branch at De Oro Pacific Home Plus Lapasan today, Feb. 6, 2015. The new store is a product of collaboration of SCG, Mariwasa and De Oro Pacific Home Plus in order to serve the growing demand for medium to high-end quality building and construction materials in the highlyurbanized Cagayan de Oro City and its outskirts. Home Studio is a one-stop shop for innovative SCG and Mariwasa building material products such as

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