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March 11, 2015

Security plans for Holy Week, summer in place

THE Cagayan de Oro Police Office (COCPO) assured the City Council headed by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, through the committee on police, fire and public safety chaired by Councilor Ramon Tabor that a security plan is in place for the observance of Holy Week and Summer Vacation 2015 in Cagayan de Oro City. During the meeting Thursday, the local police office headed by Sr. Supt. Faro Antonio Olaguera presented a report on security measures for the Lenten season in the city especially in places where people will converge. See security, page A11

Mayor, 4 others face graft raps

THE Office of the Ombudsman ordered the filing of a criminal information for violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) against Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay Mayor Gemma Adana, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) members Roland Grijalvo, Felix Timsan, Emmanuel Enteria and Jonathan Cartagena, in connection with the irregular procurement of heavy equipment from CVCK Trading in 2007. The Resolution found that Adana and the BAC members committed procurement violations in the acquisition of a road roller and road grader by See mayor, page A11

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By PJ TREMEDAL Misoc News Bureau

OROQUIETA City– –A police official has ordered for a hot pursuit operations against five armed men who fled carrying the P1 million loot after staging a daring broad daylight robbery-holdup here on Monday. See FULL STORY, page A3

AN elderly passes by the streamers denouncing the recommendation of the Sangguniang Bayan of Kauswagan town in Lanao del Norte to suspend the punong barangay of Libertad (formerly Lapayan) over his failure to sign a document approving the quarry operation. Mindanao Daily News photo by John D. Simborios

‘War as a profitable business enterprise’ Third and last of a series good small farms with acDevelopment cess to the four factors of prospects There are also several production— land, labor, development models across capital and managementAsia that need to be con- -they are few and far besidered in a region where tween, especially capital and private entrepreneurship management. Most of the and corporate farming are small farms are subsistence limited. Each will have dif- farms. Efficient small farms ferent ingredients and a need a very good extension time frame for fruition for service, research and credit a competitive agriculture. system as in See business, page A11 First, while there are

CIVILIAN CASUALTY. Army medics treat a shrapnel wound on the left leg of Baharana Abdullah, 29, a resident of Barangay Dapiawan Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Fresh fighting between the military and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters on Friday triggered renewed evacuations in seven Maguindanao towns. The ARMM said 9, 485 families or 47, 425 persons have evacuated since the military launched an all-out offensive against the BIFF last week. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

THE Senate approved on March 2 a joint resolution allowing the president to get more generating capacity through the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) but the research group IBON

The ILP has already been implemented in Visayas and Mindanao without requiring presidential emergency powers, said the group. In fact, it said, Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla

Group questions granting of emergency powers to PNoy Foundation, Inc. is opposing the decision. The group said there is no need for an emergencu powers for President Benigno Aquino III to implement the ILP.

was already broaching the idea of using ILP in Luzon as early as January 2014. “The idea then was to mitigate the impact of price spikes in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market

(WESM),” the IBON noted, adding, “there was no mention of needing emergency powers for the president back then.” On its website, the See POWERs, page A11

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Davao City task force, police praised for security readiness

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AVAO City – Various sectors in Davao City have praised the Task Force Davao and the local police force and other agencies for their readiness not only in time of disasters, but in security aspect as well following a bomb drill that drew huge support from the public.

Police and military authorities, including the Bureau of Fire Protection, Central (emergency hotline) 911, among other support groups, recently conducted a bomb drill at different places in Davao City for the purpose of the capability response time and interoperability of the different agencies involved during bomb threat at different scales and to ensure that safety of civilians ahead of the grand celebration of the “Araw ng Davao.” Col. Macairog Alberto, the task force commander, said they conducted five drills – one after another – to test the readiness of all government agencies, including

their own and the police force. He said the exercise was successful in testing the readiness of the agencies, adding, the key to this was the Community and Emergency Response Center Central 911, which serve as the command center of the drill. “We cannot afford to be complacent. Without 911, all our exercise will fail. 911 provided the command and control of the exercise. All response time fell under ten minutes despite the traffic,” Alberto said. Davao, whose mayor is Rodrigo Duterte, is one of the safest cities in the country. (Mindanao Examiner)

Task Force Davao photos show policemen and soldiers in action during a bomb drill. (Mindanao Examiner)

DSWD offers free services for NPA Ambush Police in Marilog area employees on Women’s Month By Marlon T. Gayog Davao Bureua

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Davao Region will conduct various activities in commemoration of the Women’s Month including free wellness services for its employees. Director Priscilla N. Razon said the regional office has approved the conduct of Radio

Programs highlighting women stories of change and empowerment and special laws on women; Women’s Rights Orie nt at i on for Wome n PWDs, Orientation on RA 8972 [Solo Parent Act] and RA 7877 [Anti Sexual Harassment Act]; and participation in the foot parade led by the Integrated Gender and

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Development Division of Davao City. “At the culmination day on March 27, we will sponsor a Wellness Program for our employees that will cover free massage therapy, m a n i c u re , p e d i c u re ; and tutorials on basic hair-cutting and basic make up,” Razon said. (davaotoday.com)

DAVAO City -- Alleged New People Army continue to inflict damages of civilian properties and danger to civilians. 7 Trucks are burned in Sitio Kipolot, Brgy. Palakapao, Quezon Bukidnun Sunday march 8 2015 at around 1pm, same day PNP Marilog conducting mobile patrol at Sitio Maharlika Brgy. Baganihan Marilog District Davao City was

ambush by more or less 30 lawless elements New People Army (NPA) who recently conducted arson at the vicinity are, result of the ambush is 3 wounded persons, 2 PNP and 1 Civilian and damaging 1 Civilian Vehiclewith plate no. KCV 350 Nissan frontier. 10t ID spokesperson told the media let us unite together to stop these atrocities, let us protect our family from being recruited by these heartless group,and let our communities be

protected from becoming havens for terrorist groups He Added In Other hand Police Senior Inspector Melgrace Driz spokesperson of DCPO. they are conducted an on going investigation with the incident happen in their area of responsibilibities. They will file cases to those person or group involved in the ambush of PNP Personnel. The Victims are in hospital for medical medication.

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 Date March 2, 2015

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-006-2015 R.A. 10172 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 ALVEN ABELLA ALENDAJAO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of HANNAH GAE SARANILLO ALENDAJAO at Mabini, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are ALVEN ABELLA ALENDAJAO and LEDILISA AÑEGA SARANILLO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this office not later than March 17, 2015. (Sgd.) ANASTACIA B. DENSING Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 4 & 11, 2015

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Bank manager loses P1m to 5 robbery-holdup gang Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

By PJ TREMEDAL, Misoc News Bureau

OROQUIETA City––A police official has ordered for a hot pursuit operations against five armed men who fled, carrying the P1 million loot after staging a daring broad daylight robbery-holdup here on Monday. Supt. John Francis Encinareal, chief of Oroquieta City Police Office, said a team of policemen is now tracking down the whereabouts of the still unidentified robbers. Encinareal said Metro Bank Branch

Manager Cesar Villa with 25-year-old Perry Boy Castaniares, a bank messenger, and Security Guard Leopoldo Baler were about to leave Burgos Street after collecting the money from Camsur Novo Hotel and Merchandize Store when the suspects approached them and staged the daring robbery-holdup. He said the one of the suspects, armed with .45 pistols, shot Castaniares on his buttocks before taking the cartoon containing the money. Baler, added Encinareal, was following Castaniares carrying the bag, also contain-

ing the money, was caught unaware when another suspect shot him on his arm. Baler, who was issued an AK 47 assault rifle, did not manage to shoot it out with the suspects. After shooting two of Villa’s escorts, the suspects immediately fled using motorcycles are their getaway vehicles. Policemen who was having a lunch in a nearby police station immediately rushed toward the crime scene but the suspects were already gone. Warned Encinareal said he has already warned

owners of big businesses in the city to be careful as the local police got an information that lawless elements will stage robbery-holdup at any time. The owner of Novo Camsur Hotel was informed about the plan of the lawless criminals. Thus, instead of depositing the money in the bank, the management of the hotel requested the bank to collect the money for a deposit. But instead of using the services of an armored vehicle, Villa, according to the police, used his own car, a White Ford Ranger pickup, to collect the money.

Guingona: Women as partners for progress By Edmar Pabia

GINGOOG City––“Women are essential in every aspect of this local government. In this world of equality, both women and men have capacities to make a better today and brighter tomorrow”, relates Mayor Marie de Lara Guingona as she joins with all women in this month-long celebration of women’s power with this year’s theme “Juana, Desisyon Mo Ay Mahalaga Para Sa Kinabukasan Ng Bawat Isa. Ikaw Na!” The lady executive has appropriated P519,000.00 budget for 2015 various projects, programs and activities that certainly enhance women’s capabilities and empowerment in collaboration with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) under its Women’s Welfare Section managed by Cindy Gomonit Duque assisted by Trisianni Raya and Edna Morilla. Quoting Pope Francis’ message on women during His Holiness visit in our

country, Mayor Marie retold, “women have views that men could hardly see and tell. This simply means that women’s ideas, suggestions and undertakings should be considered and regarded for general welfare. In t his time w here gender and development (GAD) has been profoundly highlighted, the Guingona administration together with the SP Committee on Women’s Welfare chaired by City Councilor April Rose Vosotros see to it that women’s rights and benefits under Magna Carta and other related laws should be given an importance. In driving away from violations, abuses, discrimination and violence against women and their children (VAWC), the chief executive along with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have been advocating the core substance of Republic Act 9262 to all 79 barangays by institutionalizing Barangay VAWC Desk that responds to victims and penalizes See progress, page A11

Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez, center, together with his wife Nenen (5th from left in left photo) and daughter Regine, distribute food packs to Barangay Lapasan residents who are enrolled in the 4P’s program of the government last December 21. The food packs bring Christmas cheers to the families. The PLDT Smart Foundation donated the food packs thru the efforts of Rodriguez. KEN

Military launches offensive vs. NPAs QUEZON, Bukidnon--The military is now pursuing a group of communist rebels believed responsible in the burning of seven trucks and in the ambuscade of responding law enforcers along the Davo-Bukidnon highway Sunday. Capt. Norman M. Tagros, spokesperson of the army’s 8th Infantry Battalion in Bukidnon, said that five trucks were bound for Davao while the two others were on their way to Bukidnon

when waylaid by the armed group. In a report reaching here Monday, Tagros said that the armed men flagged down the trucks and torched the vehicles, most of them loaded with bananas, milk products, and beer products in the vicinity of Barangay Palacapao, Quezon, Bukidnon about past 5 a.m. Sunday. He said that another armed group simultaneously harassed the military detachment in the neigh-

boring village Kipolot in Palacapao, which resulted in a brief firefight. There was no report of casualty. According to Tagros, seven responding police personnel were also wounded in a landmine blast while the composite troops from the army’s 8th Infantry Battalion encountered the armed groups in the nearby village of Puntian in the municipal town of Quezon during the same day. Lt. Col. Lennon G. Babi-

lona, commanding officer of the army’s 8th IB, said that the communist rebels would be observing the 46th founding anniversary of the New People’s Army (NPA) on March 29, 2015. “It is unfortunate ‘though that after 46 years of fighting for an ideology, the NPA has turned into killing machine that specializes in the crime of extortion that victimizes the innocent civilians<’ Babilonia said in a statement.

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Blocking the passage of genuine agrarian reform bill THE Party list group Anakpawis hasslammed the Department of Agrarian Reform’s desperate shame campaign against lawmakers who are opposing another extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program. “The shame campaign operation of DAR was meant to block the passage of HB 252 or the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill [GARB]. It also wants to appease the bishops’ growing unease with the Aquino’s leadership” said Anakpawis party Rep. Fernando Hicap Hicap and company charged that DAR was in fact one of the hindrances to achieve genuine land reform. Its implementation of non-land transfer scheme such as the stock distribution option, joint venture and lease agreement were used by big land owners including the Cojuangco-Aquinos to evade physical land distribution. Even the DAR declared Danding Cojuangco as the god father of land reform by implementing the corporative scheme. Is it true that by allowing non- land transfer scheme, DAR is in fact favoring the land owners and not the poor and landless farmer beneficiaries? Is it true that some P150 Billion pesos for compensation to land owners have been wasted, since it was extended in 2009. Where are the lands that have been promised to be distributed to farmer beneficiaries?

Is it true that DAR is afraid of Aquino’s reprisal once a genuine land reform will be passed. Allegedly, some DAR officials were also afraid of losing the CARP law because it serves as their milking cow for decades. Land reform advocates must scrutinize the DAR’s data on its report. Anakpawis together with the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas are willing to enlighten them on the real score of DAR’s report and to clarify to them HB 252 or the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill. There must be a genuine implementation pf land reform to help our poor and landless farmers. But CARP for the past 27 years did not serve its purpose. It became the continuing source of the tillers suffering by maintaining exploitative relationship with land owners, corruption of government funds using CARP and perpetuating the immoral control of the vast track of lands in the hands of the landed few including the Cojuangco-Aquino’s in Hacienda Luisita” They should not be fooled by corrupt officials and groups rallying behind CARP extension. Resorting to low and unprincipled tactics to cover-up the CARP’s record is immoral. Let’s move on and pass a genuine agrarian reform law.

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What does summer mean to most of us? Summer vacation is here again. The crystal-clear waters of rivers and lagoons are like lost paradise in the forest of Netherlands. The blue seas and the skies intertwine in the azimuth as the navigators chart the course of the summer solstice. For the students and the vibrant youth, summer is a respite from the monotonous and terrorizing professors. It is a trip to “grandpa and grandma’s” abode afar from the humdrum of the city life. Hunting and fishing are the things that ease the minds – never mind going home without a catch. After all, it is the thrill and the excitement when the foul escapes and when the fish slips away from hooks. Never mind the dinner,

the canned sardines would fill the hungry stomach as the hunting team scramble during the “bodol” frenzy where foods are serve over a spread of banana leaves. Candidly, I have experienced the frustration of going home without a game. Every time, I pulled the trigger, I could only watch the feathers falling but the bird flutters away. I missed a dozen try. More often, it is always better to ask the blessing of the nature’s spirit before one should venture into hunting games. I remember a friend who always go home with dozen of game foul whenever he goes hunting. One day, I had a chance talking to him. I confided to him the frustration of going

A Cebuano political kingpin vowed to anoint the eldest son of a deceased party mate and colleague in the pre-Martial Law House of Representatives as their party’s official candidate in the 1969 presidential elections to succeed the father. But when the selection was made as to who will be the ruling party’s candidate to fill up the vacated post, the eldest son was left out despite the fact that the vow of the political kingpin to make the son succeed the father was made during the wake of the deceased congressman. Expectedly, the eldest son went to the political kingpin to ask why he reneged on his commitment made before his father’s dead body. The

A deeper view

Is politics ugly?

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political kingpin simply told the son in the dialect, “Haay kanimo hijo, mora ka man ug wala masayod nga kining pulitika duwa kini sa yawa.” (Haay to you son, as if you do not know that politics is the game of the devil.)

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home empty handed after a daylong hunt. What is the secret? He disclosed that he always bring a bottle of cheap wine, five pieces of 25 cents coins, and a cup of rice. Once in the hunting ground, my friend would look for the tree with thick

But is politics indeed the game of the devil? Or is it the politicians who made politics the game of the devil? We have to admit the fact that politics per se is not evil much more the game of the devil. Politics, we should understand, is the art of governance, meaning, it is politics that made governance possible. And governance we should not forget had to do with management of state affairs that basically have to do with policy formulation, policy implementation, consensus building, among others. How then can politics be the game of the devil? Politics, undeniably, has been closely associated with the devil but this does not

crowns and clean surroundings – normally a full-grown Balite (Vine) tree. He would place the wine, the coins, and the rice beside the trunk as an offering. Standing with eyes closed, he would then silently ask the spirits that guard the four corners of the forests, mountains, stones, rivers, creeks, and the air to allow him to hunt safely. Actually, the coins in the offering were a symbolism of payments of the games that the spirits would likewise offer. If given a chance, I promised I would follow my friend’s ritual. Unfortunately, many summers have gone – I have never been out hunting once again. Now, it is summer. However, See diaz, page A11

reduce politics as evil. It is the politicians in this country and elsewhere who are closely associated with the devil but not politics per se. As practiced, politics no longer serve to promote the interests of good governance but the vested interests of the politician thus making politics ugly and the politicians the face of the devil. Of course, I know the politicians will not be happy with this but unless they do something to change this perception, they should be ready to being considered to the face of the devil. How much the devil has succeeded in turning politicians to become his very own face can be best See bacon, page A11

Daily Inspiration With Great Joy “They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.” Acts 2:46

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spirit gets to fellowship as well. A great joy comes from this simple act. Rather than view your daily rush to put dinner on the table as a chore, see it as an opportunity to interact with your friends, children, or your spouse. Enjoy the simple pleasure There’s something special about sharing without the TV or gadgets. meals with others. Not only is your body receiving nutritional refreshment, but your Talk & enjoy with great joy...

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Commercial establishments in Surigao City compliant with SRP post

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URIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte - Surigaonon consumers no longer need to visit the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Office to know the suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic necessities and prime commodities in the province.

There are seven supermarket and major retail establishments that are posting the suggested retail prices of basic necessities and prime commodities in the conspicuous location for the informa-

tion of the buying public. These establishments are the following: Absolute Essential Traders, Gaisano Capital Surigao, Metro Surigao Shopping Center, Parkway Supermarke t , Pa l ma Sup e r-

store, T T & C omp any and UNICITY. The D ep ar t ment of Trade and Industry Surigao del Norte Provincial Office have coordinated with the managers and consumer welfare desk (CWDs) officers of the concerned establishments for them to make available to their customers the suggested retail prices (SRP). DTI provincial director Celestino L. Negapatan encouraged the public to constantly be informed on

consumer related information and developments. He also expressed his thanks to the concerned retail establishments for their support and cooperation in the government efforts to disseminate the SRP information. The updated suggested retail price is also available on-line at the DTI website: http://w w w. d t i . g o v. p h / d t i / i n d e x . php/price-watch. (SDR/ Rodrigo R. Matabaran, DTI-Surigao del Norte/ PIA-Surigao del Norte)

3 Dinagat coops receive cash incentives

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands– The Cuarinta Core Volunteer Agra MultiPurpose Cooperative (CCOREVAMPC), New Mabuhay MPC and the Wilson Agra MPC, all in this municipality received recently cash incentives from the provincial government of Dinagat Islands through the Provincial Cooperative Office. The Cuarinta Core Volunteer Agra MultiPurpose Cooperative (CCOREVAMPC) was g ive n a c a s h wor t h P50,000.00 as reward for bagging the award of being the Best Perform-

ing Cooperative Office (Micro Category) in the Gawad Parangal 2014. T h e Ne w M a b u hay MPC and Wilson Agra MPC were also given cash incentives worth P150,000.00 and P200,000.00, respectively. The said cash incentives are given under the Provincial Livelihood Fund for Economic Development (Pro-Life) Program of governor Glenda B. Ecleo to be used for the expansion of the coops’ programs and services. (SDR/Ma. Jane A. Mayola, PIO-Dinagat Islands/PIADinagat Islands)

DSWD-Caraga hands over P13.1M CSF to SEA-Ks in SurSur SURIGAO del Sur - The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Caraga (DSWD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program hands over the check worth P13,197,000.00 to the municipalities of Tago (P6,450,000.00) and San Agustin (P6,747,000.00) as Capital Seed Fund (CSF) to identified Self-Employment AssistanceKaunlaran (SEA-K) associations of over 1,369 beneficiaries for the two municipalities. The CSF aims to support government funded mini-communityorganizations to identify microenterprises as a way of income

generating activity of a particular SEA-K. In her message, DSWD Caraga regional director Minda B. Brigoli challenges the beneficiaries to use the amount properly in order to help themselves uplift their status of living. “All our undertakings are useless without the support of the local government and most of all, to the provincial government. That is why, the DSWD-Caraga is thankful to Gov. Pimentel for his genuine support to all the programs of the DSWD in the province of Surigao del Sur. But most im-

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portantly, the DSWD is thankful sa ating mga pinakamamahal na mga benepisyaryo. Because all of these are nothing without you,” Brigoli added. Along with the check turn-over was the acceptance response of the SEA-K president. In her message, SEA-K president of San Agustin, Susana P. Osorio said that they are thankful to the DSWD for giving them hope and inspiration to continue life and make them believe that there is always reason to live. “Mapasalamaton gayud kami sa DSWD sa tanan tabang nga

ilang gibubo para sa amo. Sa akong panglantaw, sa tanang programa sa gobyerno, mao gayud kini ang tinuod nga nagasulbad sa ka-pobrehon sa mga kabus. Ug salamat pud sa gipaabot ni Mam Minda mahitungud sa usa ka SLP beneficiary nga kuno karon, tinuod na gayud nakalingkawas sa ka-pobrehon. Ug siya gayud naghagit kanamo nga gamiton ning gamay nga pohunan sa maayo. Because if she can do it, we in San Agustin can do it also (We are so thankful to the DSWD to all the support they have given us. In my own opinion, of all the programs of the government, this

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is the program [SLP] that truly solves the problem of the poor. And we are also thankful to RD Brigoli for sharing as the story of a Sustainable Livelihood Program beneficiary. For challenging us that if she can do it, we in San Agustin can do it also),” Osorio happily shared. In the activity, the LGU chief executives of the two municipalities graced in the event together with their vice-mayors and sangguniang bayan members. (Ryan Malbas Tapayan/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0012-2015 02 March 2015 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 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 MARCELYN C. CATAMIN has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “MARS” to “MARCELYN” and correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of MARS B. CARANAY at Cotabato, Cotabato and whose parent are Dominador O. Caranay and Estelita N. Balbalosa. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 16, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ALEXANDER S. CABELTES has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH from “SEPTEMBER 5, 1947” to “MAY 5, 1947” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALEXANDER CABILTIS who was born on SEPTEMBER 5, 1947 (as per NSO copy) in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are TEODOLFO CABILTIS and AURORA SAMSON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 13, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that RANULFO ISAIAS F. DEMETRIO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “RANULFO III” to “RANULFO ISAIAS” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RANULFO III FERNANDEZ DEMETRIO who was born on February 26, 1955 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are RANULFO RADAZA DEMETRIO and LEVITA JAVIEN FERNANDEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 20, 2015.

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION FOR THE APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR DIVORCE BY TALAQ,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-020

MARY ANNE O. ONG AND MARK G. ESGUERRA, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES JIMMY B. HAGTUSAN AND LORIE MAY B. LICERA-HAGTUSAN

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-021

JIMMY B. HAGTUSAN AND LORIE MAY B. LICERA-HAGTUSAN Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES NEIL BRAVO AND ELLEN LLANTOS-BRAVO

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-022

NEIL BRAVO AND ELLEN LLANTOS-BRAVO Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on August 5, 2001 at Kawit, Cavite, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at co Tabalba, Gadiano,Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than three (3) years already,since early part of 2011, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on August 5, 2001, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 23rd day of February, 2015.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on October 24, 2002 at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and Purok 9B Neo Poda Village, Hinaplanon, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than seven (7) years already,since 2008, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 24, 2002, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 23rd day of February, 2015.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on May 25, 1999 at Ozamis City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Tambo, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than three (3) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 25, 1999, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of February, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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MEDCAP beneficiaries hail 1CAV 1 FAB for holding free health services

amoa dili na mobati ug kaulaw ang akong mga anak sa ilang lawak-klaseUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur sulod hanan,” Padro said whose –Residents of barangay Manlayag three young children are here expressed their gratitude to attending classes at ManElementary School. the Philippine Army (PA) for successfully layag (With the free services conducting a Medical and Dental Civic the government provided our children are now Action Program (MEDCAP), benefit- us, inspired to attend their ing 304 poor people in this far-flung classes.) Ricardo Laylay was also community. grateful for the activity sayThe 1st Cavalry Squad- serbisyo sa kagamhanan. ing that his two male chilron (Tagapanguna) Bat- Layo kaayo ang among dren Kelvin, 9, and Carlo, talion of Mechanized In- health center sa among 5, have also availed of the fantry Division and 1st dapit mao nga igo na lang Field Artillery Battalion of kami magpaabot nga ang Army Artillery Regiment mga programa sa gobyerno conducted the MEDCAP moduol sa amoa,” Padro at Manlayag Elementary happily said. (I am very thankful that School here last March 7 as part of the Armed Forces the medical and dental misof the Philippines’ (AFP) sion was conducted in our Internal Peace and Security barangay for us to avail of free health services from Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan. Esmeralda Padro, 52, a the government. Our health mother of 13 children said center is very far from our all of her 9 male children place. That is why we will have availed of free circum- just wait for the government cision during the MEDCAP. programs to come to us.) Alvin, 9, and Marjun, 7, She arrived very early with her three children have availed themselves of at Manlayag Elementary free circumcision. While School to avail of the said their elder sister, Cherry, 12, availed herself of free tooth free services. “Nalipay ko ug dako extraction and free medical nga ang medical and dental checkup and medicines for mission gihimo dinhi sa their paprents. “Pinaagi sa ilang gihatag among barangay aron kami makapahimulos sa libre nga nga libre nga serbisyo sa

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free circumcision. “Dili na ko mogasto ug panahon ug kwarta nga moadto sa health center sa lungsod aron akong ipatuli ang akong mga anak tungod kay ang gobyerno miduol sa mga tawo sa among barangay,” Laylay said. (I need not to spend time and efforts to go to our health center just to have my sons circumcised because the government is now bringing its services closer to the people right in our barangay.)

“Kini nga kalihokan dako kaayo kini ug ikatabang ilabi na kanamo nga mga kabus nga mulupyo kinsa dili maka-afford mo-adto sa doctor, Laylay added. (This activity is a big help especially for the poor who can’t afford to go to a doctor.) Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Charlemagne Batayola Jr., commanding officer of the 1st Cavalry Squadron battalion said the activity was just a follow-up

of the gift-giving activity conducted by the units last Feb. 13 dubbed “Love Drive Program” wherein poor residents of Barangay Manlayag had received food packs, used clothing and slippers from the units, and the Brigada Eskwela last March 1 where the troopers helped the teachers, parents and students in doing minor repairs and cleanup on the school in preparation for the start of the next school year. (FPG/GCC/ PIA-Zamboanga del Sur)

A lecture on developing communication skills and handling group discussion is conducted today, March 10, to some 44th Infantry Battalion soldiers in Imelda town by the Philippine Information Agency Zamboanga Sibugay Information Center as part of their YLS trainers' training. (PIA Western Mindanao)

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MANOLO FORTICH DISTRICT 1 HOSTED THE 2nd DEPEDNOMICS SKILLS COMPETITION AND DEVELOPMENT By CATHERINE P. BOTANAS MANOLO FORTICH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MFCES 1

The DepEd, Division of Bukidnon conducted the 2nd Depednomics Skills Competition and Development last September 26, 2014 at Manolo Fortich Central Elementary School Manolo Fortich 1. Out of Thirty (30) Districts in the Division only Twenty-two (22) Districts participated namely: Lantapan, Kibawe, Kadingilan, Dangcagan, Don Carlos District II, Maramag District I, Maramag District II, Maramag District III, Quezon I District, Quezon

II District, Kadingilan, Pangantucan South District, Pangantucan North District, San Fernando I District, Cabanglasan, Impasugong I District, Libona, Talakag I District, Baungon, Sumilao, Manolo Fortich District I, and Manolo Fortich District II. The Skills competition is done annually to provide avenue for the pupils to display and exercise their talents and skills learned in EPP Subject. The competition covers skills in Agriculture, Industrial Arts, Home Economics and Livelihood Education. Agriculture includes Dish Gardening and Asexual Plant Propagation showing skills in Marcoting, Grafting and Budding. Home Economics includes Table Setting and Table Skirting, and Invented Snacks.

Industrial Arts includes Photographic printing while Livelihood and Intrepreneurship includes Sales Inventory and Trade Agro Fair Bazar. Champion in every skill will represent the Division to the Regional Depednomics competition. The competition started with an opening program hosted by Manolo Fortich Central Elementary School. Participants were warmly welcomed by the GPTA President of MFCES, Mr. Victor Dumotan, the District Supervisor Dr. Erlinda C. Chico and by the School principal, Ms. Daisy C. Uayan. The Municipal Vice Mayor of Manolo Fortich extended his message through his representative, Ms.Lastimosa. A unique acknowledgement and presentation

of participants was done where in each contingent rendered their songs and yells which amused and provided laughter to the audience. Entertainment was prolonged by the MFCES Selected Pupils when they performed their winning piece in Robotic Dance and Sayawit depicting the Kalikasan during the Division Yes-O competition. Mr. Sunny Ray F. Amit, the Division Chief on School Governance and Operation challenged and motivated the participants with his inspiring and meaningful words before formally opening the competition. After four hours of simultaneous competition, the following come out to be the winners; Invented Snacks- Jay Ann Domile of Quezon 1 District coach Ms. Estrella Boyles, Table Setting and Skirting- Girlie Lalanan and Janelle Marie Manlangit of Sumi-

lao District coach Ms Jerelyn Muring. Dish Gardening- Isiah Arthur S. Rubio from Talakag 1 District coach Mr. Hilson T. Matulac. Aseual Plant Propagation- Monico Oliveros Cabanglasan District coach Mr. Rey Diaz. Sales Inventory- Riza A. Bapor from Pangantucan South District coach MS. Mary Jean Gaje, Trade Agro Fair- Kirk Sabud and Louisa Whyne Mehila of Manolo Fortich 1 District coaches Edilberto Bongaos and Carol Agbayani. The Over-All Champion is, Manolo Fortich 1 District, 2nd is Quezon 1 District, 3rd is a tie between Sumilao District and Manolo Fortich II District, 4th is Quezon II District and 5th is San Fernando 1 Distict. Congratulations to the winners may you’ll make it to the Regional Level Competition.

Heroism and Love of Country By Juanito Ballesteros Kapatagan Central School Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

It becomes an expectation on what news will appear again and again today and in the previous months every time the television is opened, and that is the sad news about the incident in Mamasapano. In the eyes of the children and at their own understanding, the incident might have painted a negative image of a leader and the people for they might not be able to comprehend the real meaning and how the situation has affected the country. Their thinking, being influenced of what is seen and what is being heard in the community is spelled out in their expression of thoughts in their responses to a classroom activity which talks about heroism and love of country. The situation triggers my innovation being a teacher in Heograpiya, Kasaysayan, at Sibika (HEKASI) considering that this is another page in our history where heroism is demonstrated by SAF 44 for love of country. As I joined the whole country in the grief and sorrow felt

by the loss of loved ones in that incident, I thought of integrating the sad plight of Fallen 44 in my lesson to provide understanding that in the name of service and for the love of country, there are those who are willing to die at the cannons’ mouth in order to protect the land. This gives me a chance to further explain my subject matter on heroism and love of country. On the other hand, amidst all the judgment and interpretations of people about what had happened, we painfully accept and that we can never turn back the hands of the clock. To think about the situation fully, the teacher in me is again thinking of a lesson on Leadership and Unity which I find so appropriate in the next lesson that I have in HEKASI. That same news that pops any time of the day in our television will soon have its ending, like the white clouds in the sky that represent the pure intention of SAF 44 to protect the land and the people, their death will carve in the hearts of our children the values on heroism and love of country.

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DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late VIRGILIO UAO, who died on 1216-2005 in Cagayan de Oro City and LIBRADA UAO, who died on 11-25-2010 in Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased at the time of their death left a Parcel of Land described as follows; TCT NO. T-152467, Lot: Lot 1643-A-3-B-1, Psd-10-032153, Portion of Lot: Lot 1643-A-3-B, Psd-10-029328, As Surveyed for: Virgilio Uao, Land Use: (Orchard), Location: Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Area: 120 sq.m. is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered HEIRS OF VIRGILIO UAO namely; MARINEL U. ABADAY, of legal age, married, Filipino, resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. DIVINA B. UAO, of legal age, single, Fil., resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cdo. CHARLIE B. UAO, of legal age, single, Fil., resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cdo, and as co-owners of the property and legal heirs of Librada Uao, namely; DINDO UAO, of legal age, single, Filipino, resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cdo. MELCHAR UAO, of legal age, m/s Fil., resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cdo. LARRYVILLE UAO, of legal age, m/s Fil., resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cdo. RENE JR., UAO, of legal age, single, Fil., resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cdo, are the only sole and legal heirs. That for and in consideration of the sum of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND (P23,000.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt in full is hereby acknowledged from the Vendee, EDNA BANA, of legal age, divorced, Filipino, resident of Capisnon, Kauswagan, CDO, hereby CEDE, SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described parcel of land. As per Doc. No. 03, Page No. 1, Book No. 107, Series of 2015, under Notary public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO. MDN: FEB 25, MAR 4 & 11, 2015

Lawyer Chemene L. Nacua (right), the resource person during the opening program of the National Women’s Month celebration with the theme: “Juana, Desisyon Mo ay Mahalaga sa Kinabukasan ng Bawat Isa, Ikaw Na!” on March 2 at the DENR 10 covered court. Atty. Nacua discussed Women’s Right particularly R.A. 9262 (An Act defining violence against women and their children, providing for protective measures for victims, prescribing penalties therefore, and for other purposes) and the Cybercrime Act. Atty. Nacua is an Investigation Agent IV of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Northern Mindanao. (RPAO PR # 03-105-2015)

NGCP achieves 84% overall mark on 2014 Customer Satisfaction Survey Henry Sy, Jr., President and CEO of the power grid operator NGCP, sets his message to NGCP employees to strive to do their best in delivering service to customers. “We must be driven by passion to do what we do best. We must work hard. Our job as grid operator and transmission service provider is not easy, but it is a privilege

to serve others,” said Mr. Sy, congratulating the NGCP employees who attended the cascade of the 2014 Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS). The latest CSS results showed an 84% overall customer satisfaction rating which reflected an almost 3% increase from the 2013 mark. “I cannot thank you enough for your contributions. This is a team

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given to the general public that last January 30, 2015, at about 9:34 P.M., a fire broke out inside the Hall of Justice Building, located along Archbishop Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City. Pending investigation and considering the extent of the damage physically perceived, the losses on property, documents, records and physical evidence for and in all actions, proceedings and other cases pending in the herein below listed branches of the Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, and to the Office of the Clerk of Court, holding offices thereat, are namely:

Branch 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39

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effort. I have always emphasized that NGCP’s success depends on the contribution of each and every one of its employees. It gives me pride to serve with you and be inspired by your dedication to this corporation,” Mr. Sy added. The survey was administered by the University of the Philippines Statistical Research Fo u n d a t i o n w h i c h measured how NGCP performed in delivering transmission service to its power customers. The overall customer satisfaction rating of 84.27% is significantly higher than last year by 2.99 points. Across grids, Luzon customers had the highest rating at 85.98%, followed by Visayas at 82.46%, and Mindanao at 82.33%. Respondents in this survey were segmented

by customer groups per region and by districts. A survey category encompasses customer communication, communication on billing a n d re c o n c i l i a t i o n , customer relationship, provision of technical services, and other operational matters. Nelson F. Cabangon, NGCP’s Head of Corporate Affairs, said the CSS result shows important factors which are critical in delivering services to our customers. “It is good to note that the overall ratings for all aspects of customer service for 2014 significantly increased from the 2013 levels. We are indeed persistent and consistent to ensure that we keep on improving,” Mr. Cabangon stressed. Results of the 2014 CSS were cascaded to

the regions and districts in North and South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao last February. NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and related assets. The consortium holds the 25-year concession contract to operate the country’s power transmission network and is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp., led by Henry Sy, Jr., Calaca High Power Corporation, led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) as technical partner.

Presiding Judge Florencia S. Abbu Dennis Z. Alcantar Evelyn Gamotin Nery Bonifacio M. Macabaya Gil G. Bollozos Richard D. Mordeno Vincent F.B. Rosales Henry B. Damasing Arthur L. Abundiente Jose L. Escobido Emmanuel P. Pasal Marites Filomena Rana-Bernales

Are considered TOTAL. This Notice is in compliance with Section 2 of Act No. 3110-entitled AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE RECORDS OF PENDING JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, AND FILES OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, DESTROYED BY FIRE OR OTHER PUBLIC CALAMITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Further take notice of the following provision of the above-mentioned statute – Sec. 29. In case the parties interested in a destroyed record fail to petition for the reconstitution thereof within the six months next following the date on which they were notice in accordance with section two hereof, they shall be understood to have waived the reconstitution and may file respective actions a new without being entitled to claim the benefits of section thirty-one hereof.

Counsels and all interested parties are hereby directed to apply for reconstitution of the records of their proceeding within the periods prescribed under the law.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, February 09, 2015.

(Sgd) Atty. DICK CARLO J. CABANLAS OIC-Clerk of Court V

Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez leads capsule laying during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Construction of a one-storey, 2-classroom School Building in the Indahag Phase II Resettlement Area in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City. The new school building will cost Php 400,000 and is being donated by the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) thru the efforts of Cong. Rufus Rodriguez. Also present during the event were FFCCCII Executive Vice President Henry Dy, Vice President Willy Limbonhai, officers Lino Chan, Robert Ching, Steven Tan, Linson Chan; FFCCCII CDO Chapter President Antonio Chan Kim Tue; and home owners. photo provided

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Simple tips to a healthier and longer life By Amihan D. Mangontawar Principal I Madaya Elementary School District of Salvador Division of Lanao Del Norte

In schools, it is not just lessons to improve life that are taught but as well ideas to make life more productive. Number one on the list is to give time regarding our health and wellness. In order to keep an important gadget safe and alive, one must take care of it, check if it functions well, clean if it is cachefilled already or repair if it is damaged. The same goes to human body. To keep its power last longer, it should be charged in full. Taking care of our body is essential in order to for us to keep going in our

daily activities. Moreover, our bodies are home of tiredness after an all-day work. Thus, it is important to take good care and give it much value. Here are some of the tips that can help maintain our body fit and healthy. Keep yourself f rom addictive vices. Among healthy lifestyle choices you make, to prevent smoking could be the most important. In an article published in a book Everyday Health, smoking causes emphysema, cancer and heart disease and is responsible for 440,000 American deaths every year. Limiting yourself from alcohol is also good. Alcohol in excess can cause damage to our health. Anything more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day

School management By Noemi Tampus-EconG Teacher III Kapatagan East Central School Division of Lanao Del Norte

ANY institution needs management. A school is definitely one of them. Aside from managing fellw faculty and staff, one needs to manage the students too. Some of them can be problematic especially if they are minors whether they’re in elementary or secondary. Whereas elementary kids can be noisy in the classroom, secondary studes’ concerns can be more serious, ranging from possible use of illegal drugs within the school campus to bullying and physically assaulting other students, etc. And since the school’s students are also minors, it is also part of management’s job to take the concerns of the parents into consideration.

Thus, the ideal time for DepEd to appoint a principal to a new school must be every April. In this way, he or she will have two more months to prepare for the incoming academic year which will start by June. The new principal can also familiarize with the environment inside the school campus. Remember that each atmosphere of each school is unique. You have to take into consideration the culture of the people in that particular barangay where the school is situated. You also have to count in the “tradition” factor i.e. activities or policies that have been practiced in the school which are not seen elsewhere.

How to deal with delinquent students By REY Q. GARCILLANOSA Teacher I Kapatagan East Central School Kapatagan Lanao del Norte

EACH public high school needs to have at least an appointed permanent prefect. The prefect takes charge of disciplining students ranging from tardiness to physical assault in schools. To start with, tardiness must not be tolerated. First, the student cannot learn so many things when he or she is being late. Of course, punishments can be in the form of “post” (the student acts himself or herself as an electric post and would stand in a specific spot at the school campus for 30 minutes) to suspension for accrued tardiness or absences. Now, there are illicit actions by students that they may have carried out beyond the campus but still

they will be answerable to the school. Let’s say students from Mogchs have engaged in fisticuffs with high school students from nearby Pilgrim Christian College. That concerns the school too since the brawl is represented by two warring groups of studentsfrom two different schools. Another huge concern that Cagayan de Oro public schools is the presence of gangs in schools. Gangs are not bad if they’re there simply for the friendship or sharing the same hobby for instance, rapping. They turn bad when older gang members influence the students to take illegal drugs or to experience in sex.

for women is too much. Regular exercise is also good thing in observing healthy lifestyle. It is the answer for health, wellness and stress relief. In the same article mentioned, it is said that the time span for one exercises depends on his age and condition. He should start low and go slow, but he could try to work up to 20 to 30 minutes at least three times a week. If able, trying to get 30 to 60 minutes of exercise 4 to 6 times per week is also good to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression. Sleeping in proper number of hours also increases one’s energy. It is an avenue to give rest and time out for your body. Most people need about 6 to 8 hours of

sleep each night. Sleep is right up there with diet and exercise as an important part of health and wellness. Being mindful of emotional health should not be forgotten. Health and wellness also means a healthy emotional and social life. For instance, women may get so wrapped up in their work and home responsibilities that they neglect their emotional needs. Thus, it is important to take time for yourself. People are social animals, maintaining supportive social relationships is a must. It is a must for us to see if our bodies are in good health and proper built. It is also important for individuals to undergo health screening and have appropriate choice comes to diet.

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Education as a Direction By gladys n. villacorta Teacher III Kapatagan East Central School Division of Lanao Del Norte

“ The direction in which education starts, a man will determine his future in life,” famous philosopher Plato said. True, Education is like a pointing hand of a compass that tells one where to go. The importance of education has long been confirmed by various intellects. It is because once an individual attain knowledge, he is able to determine his strengths, skills, talents and learnings and use these to improve what he is. Through Education, one learns to take control over his intellect and actions, to boost his think-

ing skills and further bring opportunities that are helpful in improving him in numerous aspects. Mo r e o v e r, b e i n g schooled and having education either change or improve one’s paradigm in viewing for his future life. In school, investing for the future is what a student perception is. It means that after school, there are ambitions and wishes that are waiting to be fulfilled. This is equal to success and better life. Education is more than just a word. It is a series of learning about various fields, even ones that could be gained outside the four corners.

School-based Management: Response to issues besetting the public school system By Lydia D. Linggolinggo Principal II, District Incharge Kapatagan West District Division of Lanao del Norte

The Philippine government has been finding and implementing ways to solve issues besetting the system in our public schools. These issues include high dropout rate, high repetition rate, quality education at service

and the issue of limited holding capacity of schools. One response is the school-based management wherein public schools are the recipient of the power and authority as well as the resources, at the school level on the assumption that the school heads, including teachers, community leaders and parents to know the origin and solution to

these issues and problems. In public schools, schools heads and teachers now are given the responsibility of addressing these issues and of course further solving it at their level. Key school players are now following this framework of governance, the school-based management system. Now, management of public schools has been

critical yet it is very applicable as it is true that these school heads and teachers are the ones who know how to deal with these pressing issues among pupils and students; of course with the help of the community and the parents as they are vital to the development of a child’s education.

School culture By RICARDO S. ABALO Salvador Central Elementary District of Salvador Division of Lanao del Norte

PRINCIPALS who focus the school culture on enhancing learning and teaching must possess the skills to develop and implement shared goals and vision, develop targets which set an expectation that all students will experience success in learning, create a culture in which teamwork is expected and valued, and in which teachers are enabled to take on appropriate leadership roles, build distributed leadership networks that secure commitment and responsibility for continued improvement through all levels of the school, challenge and modify values and traditions which are not in students’ best interests and lead and create opportunities to celebrate progress and success. A school’s culture consists of the customs, rituals and sto-

ries that are evident and valued throughout the whole school. An effective school culture is one in which the customs and values foster success for all; and where clear boundaries are set, known and agreed to by everyone. In developing a positive culture, effective principals ensure that educational practices are inclusive. They make certain that students and their families do not feel alienated either from their own culture or from the culture of the school. A school’s culture is also reflected in how, as an organization, it solves the problems it faces. Effective school leadership ensures that the culture of the school is one that is safe and well organised, allowing teachers to focus on their teaching, and students on their learning.

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Graduation day what pains bonded so much. But in it brings college, it’s a different story. For parting breaks our hearts Everybody is rushing to go to work. Even interns who WELL that was part of the are still in their junior or hymn that we sang during senior year want to work my elementary graduation so bad so they can have year at Liceo de Cagayan. financial independence (It was not yet a university already. Unlike their kiddie then.) But then, the mean- counterparts, they think ing of the lyric doesn’t like adults because they necessarily hold true once are newly-grown adults. you’re ending your college Our former intern, Mary journey already. For gradu- Rose, can’t wait to report ation in tertiary education for work as a medrep. The is the moment to look for- other intern who’s stuck ward, not to look back. You dealing with numerous see, here’s the difference. admirers back in her home When you move up from city of Gingoog, Kathleen elementary to high school Joy, has a call center job or from high school to col- waiting for her in April. lege, you tend to miss your Now I want to look back classmates whom you’ve at my own personal pil-

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was already an experience worth cherishing since my name was being printed as byline in the newspaper. As a fresh grad, that was already paradise for me. And then there were the perks of traveling to various venues around the city. You’d have the privilege to interview all kinds of people from regional directors to activists, from singers to squatters, young and old alike. Firsts are never to be forgotten. This one is no different. My first assignment was to cover an RTWPB wage increase hearing at Philtown Hotel. My first interview was with its chair, DOLE 10 director Alan Macaraya. But from the start, I

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was already at ease being there since I recognized my fellow Devcom alumni, Marebec Cagalawan, who was an ABS-CBN reporter back then. (Now she’s with Moresco happily doing PR work.) By the time I severed from Sun.Star, there was a national daily called the Philippine Post. Their Northern Mindanao correspondent Bong Fabe saw my potential and hired me into their fold to assist him. Back then in 1999, there were no WiFis. There were no smartphones. There were only Internet cafes. Bong’s suki was Mailbox along Cruz Taal-Pabayo. Even to this day, that is

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Fresh Gospel of the day: (March11, 2015-Wednesday) Matthew 5:17-19””Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven: Laws are made for the welfare of each of us. 1 Timothy 1:9”realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers. But there were human laws that Jesus never accepted because it denied the nature of God for being a loving God.

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priorities have change and I wonder if I could out hunting or fishing this time. Forget it! More fun, more stories to tell. Vacationing old friends meet in the hangouts of their childhood days and exchange the fondness of recollection. The how, why, where, and who are common questions when old pals sit down over a cup of coffee or a glass of fermented wines. Summer is also the season of renewing vows and faith. The Lenten season is one of the most important events during summer as the Catholic faithful observes the Passion of Christ in the month of April. Thus, perhaps, as a believer, nothing is more exciting than renewing the vow of faith and retrospection, in the name of Christ. -0- react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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gleaned in the kind of politics the presidential uncle and presidential aunt, Peping and Tingting Cojuangco, have engaged in vis-a-vis President Aquino? The couple is supporting calls to have their nephew ousted from office either through resignation or forcible removal not because they see in him a bankrupt leader but because their nephew did not accommodate their whims and caprice. Aquino even stripped them of their vast landholdings by having Hacienda Luisita subdivided and distributed to the farmers that tilled the vast farmland planted to sugar cane for decades. They wanted special treatment from the administration no less of their nephew but Aquino did not give in to their importunings. For not giving in to their capricious desires, they now want him removed from office. I don’t know if there is anyone who would view this move of the Cojuangcos godly or righteous. But hold your breath. They have found allies in their godlessness and wickedness in Vice President Jejomar Binay thus confirming the truism that birds of the same feathers indeed flock together. If Aquino be removed from office, he should be removed from office not based on the capricious desires of his uncle and aunt. Their capricious desires are what is making politics become evil. The desire to seek an elective post instead of waiting to be called to lead by serving others is another form of evil making politics become the game of the devil. Becoming a leader is the result of the process of anointment. Leadership is not something that one desires. It is something that is offered to the person chosen to lead. And leadership is not something that is perpetual

and can be handed on as a matter of right to other member of the family like what is commonly practiced in our country. It is handed to the chosen leader for a specific purpose. Moses was chosen to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and had them brought to the Promised Land. Even if Moses did not reach the Promised Land, his marching order was simply to lead the Jews out of Egypt. Aquino was chosen for a specific purpose which is to ensure the defeat of any of the anointed or silent partners of Gloria in the 2010 elections. P-Noy succeeded in this task. But he did not rest after that. He is doing his best to live up to the other expectations the people may have in him other than lead them out from the rotten leadership of Gloria that she wants to pass on to another rotten leader. His best may be considered as wanting but his primordial task had been substantially accomplished already. (Reactions at jelbacon@ yahoo.com or at jelbaconii@ gmail.com. Read me also at www.raconteurme.blogspot. com)

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IBON said: “The real intention of granting emergency powers is to promote the interests of big power firms whose projects have been delayed or mothballed because of regulatory and other issues.” The House of Representatives’ version, which was approved last December, gives authority to the president to fast-track the construction of power plants by waiving the required technical, financial and environmental requirements of generation companies. Granting authority to fast-track new plants is among the issues to be consolidated in the bicameral committee hearings, which started on March 3. On one hand, the senate claimed that its version, Joint Resolution 12, does not contain this provision. But according to IBON, this does not mean that it would not appear in the final resolution. The group also added that the public should be wary of the scope of authority that will be approved by the bicameral deliberations. The ILP scheme involves private businesses such as malls and factories to use their own generator sets (gensets) when power supply becomes critical, supposedly from April to June. In return, government will reimburse them the cost of running their gensets. Latest data show that at least 30 companies, including the country’s largest mall operators, have already signed up for the ILP. It is not yet decided if the cost of the ILP will be passed on to consumers, but this is reportedly the practice

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in Visayas and Mindanao, said the group. According to IBON, this will spell additional burden for consumers who constantly shoulder the costs of pass-on schemes and guarantees given by the government to private power companies. The group reiterated that instead of emergency powers, Congress should devote its time in crafting a law that will replace the flawed Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA). The law has a very narrow framework attending to the interests of private firms to address the multifaceted issues confronting the power industry, including supply and cost issues, IBON said.

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Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Second, contract farming (CF) is a tried-and-tested system in many countries. It has found success in Cavendish bananas and pineapple in Mindanao. CF needs a good value chain coordinator, represented by a processor/exporter. The small farmers provide the land and labor, while the company, the market and technical advice. The latter also facilitates credit access. For this scheme to succeed, it needs trust and contractual commitment from both parties. Third, nucleus estateoutgrowers scheme found success in many places, especially in oil palm in Indonesia. The nucleus (a plantation company) runs its own plantation that can provide 50 to 80 percent of the raw materials for its mill; the rest is provided by growers. The relationship between the company and farms are similar to CF. Fourth, a centrally managed scheme is similar to the Malaysian Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Felcra). Felcra consolidates in behalf of the government small farms under one central management. The farmers get dividends in proportion to their land contribution, and get wages if they work in the plantation. The farmers retain ownership of their land, but signed off a usufruct arrangement over the life of the project. Fifth, a develop-maintain-transfer scheme is one where an experienced company will develop and maintain the plantation for small holders to achieve world plantation standards. Management will be transferred to the small holders over an agreed transition period. The company will be paid a management fee. A foreign or local firm with track record can be hired for the purpose by government or official development assistance grant. Lastly, a joint venture arrangement, which is yet untested in a wider scale. The investor provides capital and management; the small farmers, the land and

labor. The farmers retain ownership of the land but have to sign a usufruct arrangement to say, 10 years or so. An equity sharing is agreed based on the land and investments. Mining The Armm government earned a total of P140 million from regional wealth tax levied on mining operations in the autonomous region in the past two years, according to regional officials. The regional government has so far issued, during the time of the now detained Armm Governor Zaldy Ampatuan, only a few mining production sharing agreements covering selected areas in Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Tawi-Tawi provinces. The Armm also covers the island provinces of Basilan and Sulu. Maguindanao is located along Central Mindanao’s 220,000-hectare Liguasan Delta, which is the world’s largest and said to have vast deposits of natural gas and oil. There are towns in Maguindanao where Moro peasants drilling for water for their farms and houses got flammable high pressure natural gas from the pipes they drove deep into the ground instead. Agriculture “The region has about 500,000 hectares of available land potential for oil palm, coconut, corn, banana, rubber and other crops. It is also not affected by typhoons and floods which make it conducive for agri-investments”, Atty. Mastura said. However, as a cautionary note he said that investors to the region must get local reputable partners to mitigate investment risks and must see to it that there is social acceptability of their investment projects. He added that investors must do due diligence on land tenure or land ownership if they engage in plantation projects in order to avoid future problems regarding questionable land titles or land tenure. “Since Armm is home to a large Muslim population, it is being developed as the Halal Hub becoming the production and market based for Halal products and services not only in the country but also in the ASEAN. Infrastructure, logistics, telecommunications and other utilities are already present to support and sustain the growth of large industries in the region however, continuous improvements is a must” Chairman Mastura added. In 2014, Armm generated a total of P3.857 billion investments. Forty-six percent of these projects are invested in biomass renewable energy with total value of P1.773 billion. Thirtyone percent are projects in nickel mining amounting to P1.198 billion, while P740 million or 19% are agri-based projects. The remaining four percent are projects into petroleum

product distribution and trading with a combined value of P146 million. Out of these investments, 3,422 jobs were created. Lamsan Power Corporation is the biggest investor in 2014 which built a P921 million biomass power plant at Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao followed by Al Mujahidun Agro Resources and Development, Inc. (AMARDI) investing in a P570 million, 500 hectare cavendish banana plantation in Ampatuan, Maguindanao. Third major investor is SR Languyan Mining Corp. which is into nickel ore mining and quarrying worth P520 million inLanguyan, Tawi-Tawi. Hat am an s ai d t h at Armm’s economy has accelerated from 1.1% in 2012 to 3.6 % in 2013 and is expected to increase in 2014. This means that Armm is fast coping with the challenges of socio-economic development. This is a sign of an improving economy, a product of relentless reforms in governance and peace which is good for business. “Now is the opportune time to grow as the country’s brightest investment area as we transition from the present Armm setup to the Bangsamoro government in 2015”, Governor Hataman added. –PIA with RBOI

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According to Chief Insp. Lemuel Gonda, these areas include the Malasag Eco Village Park, Guadalupe in Barangay Tablon, near churches, and other places, among others. Gonda said crime prevention measures, proactive police operations and mobile checkpoints will be established. The police office presented five things which the public should remember as part of security measures: Carrying of backpacks and bags including wearing of ball caps with dark sunglasses in any event are highly discouraged as they are subject for inspection and scrutiny. It was also cited that onsite inspections will be conducted and spectators will be required to present any personal and documentary identification. The local police office advises residents to call the nearest police station or the station commander for any information concerning peace and order and public safety. As part of security measures, parking of vehicles in the route of the activity will not be allowed prior and during the duration of the activity. The public is also encouraged to observe and actively participate on crime prevention efforts of COCPO and other law enforcement agencies. Tabor called on the local police office to disseminate this and other vital information to the public. The Power

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perpetrators in line with the due process of law. For more women empowerment and leadership skills development, Hon. Vosotros has been backing up necessary allocations and has been motivating officers and members of the Kalipunan ng mga Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) led by their federation president Teresita Wasil who have already organized 65 barangays who continually assist for women development. Being the focal person, Mrs. Duque says, “our office has acknowledged the consistent support of the city mayor who just approved the budget for significant programs for the well-being of women like the series of seminars for stress and anger management of disadvantaged women whose role as mothers is quite vital for their children and family”. “Our LGU continues empowering our women as stakeholders for familial growth and citywide progress. Both the executive and legislative bodies highly regard for their total human development. Mabuhay ang babae. Mabuhay ang mga kababaihan”, Mayor Marie stressed.

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changing the technical specifications of the equipment without complying with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act). There was also no showing that the price of CVCK Trading was the most beneficial for the local government, according to the information posted on its website. The charges for malversation and falsification of public documents were dismissed for lack of probable cause while the charges against Community Affairs Assistant II Samuel Gealon were dismissed in view of his death. Similarly, the criminal charges against Municipal Accountant Manuel Cuevas, Municipal Treasurer Rodulfo Nercua, Revenue Collection Clerk IV Helen Trono, Revenue Collection Clerk II Ernesto Yu, casual employee Elvira Carumba, and Jose Ely Solivar of CVCK Trading were dismissed for lack of probable cause.

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The story of the seedling By RHEA MAY LUMBAY Contributor

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O wear a toga is an escalating feeling of being a student, isn’t it? To see the ripe fruits after all the meaningful years as they have passed through the sweets and spices is a great feeling of being a teacher. As the month of March comes, let me tell you the story I made about the seedling. The farmer had all kinds of seedlings. However, only few of them grew. Here came a seedling where he planted in a pot. He watered it every day and put it in the backyard as it faced near the sunlight. As days went by, the seed grew slowly having a stem and leaves until it had branches and could stand firmly. The leaves were so abundant, the trunk was strong and the fruits could softly dance with the leaves and branches as it could be blown by the sound of the wind. One day, the farmer told the tree, “You were just a seedling before but now you made another creation, you became a tree and bear good fruits. Then your fruits will make another seedling to make another wonderful creation.” Have you already expressed your gratitude to the farmer? Yes, to the farmer. Don’t you know that

she is the happiest person when you were born? She paused at the middle of her bath or during her meals or just simply pause of what she was doing just to run after she heard you crying in the crib? And she cuddled you as she sang and danced to you the love song of the other farmer. Yes, you are right! We have two farmers in our life. Thus we are the seedlings they planted that are filled with much love from them. Because of that, the seedlings sprouted in the ground which is called life and we were born in this planet. Thus we must allow others to cultivate us and to grow with prosperity. Just like the tree, it needs air, water and sunlightto grow. How about us? Do we need these three for us to grow? Physically speaking, yes! But spiritually speaking, who is the air? Who is the water? Who is the sunlight? We cannot live without the air, can you? Who is then the air? We can live without drinking water but only for few days, who is the water? Then we can live without the sunlight but with its presence, it helps us healthier, who is then the sunlight? We may have a chain of answers since we perceive things according to our internal rhymes but I believe that

we have the same Air because He is only One. Now can you think of the other two fundamental needs of being a tree? If yes, never be tired of expressing your sweetest ‘thank you’ to them. If not, come to think of it! Let me end this by saying, without the water and sunlight I can live but without the air, I cannot. He is my real food and water, my real sunlight. He is the air that I breathe, thus He is my real existence. And He is the reason why I am writing this article and why I am in the teaching vocation. Therefore, as you will graduate from high school or your college degree, your masteral or doctoral degree, be thankful of the three fundamentals you have because you will never know when the tree can be blown by the strongest wind. Thus be a courageous tree that can still sway its branches and leaves despite the strong wind. If you fall, learn to stand again. Don’t worry of the falling leaves, it can be used as fertilizers just like to the tree. Thus the falling leaves define our flaws that can make us a stronger person. Be a tree of good fruit and you will have a good harvest forever.

A participant blurts out an original composition during the first anniversary of CDO Poetry Night held last February 26 at Centrio Bridgeway. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

CDO to host JCI Youth Leadership Excellence Awards THE Youth Leadership Excellence Awards (YLEA), one of the flagship projects of the Junior Chamber International-Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the office of Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito, is now on its 30th year. The objective of the project is basically to honor outstanding students of the private and public elementary schools and high schools (usually the valedictorian, but not necessarily) for their leadership qualities and academic achievement. The YLEA had its modest beginnings way back in 1985. Then Philippine Jaycees National President Renato Batoon, a staunch supporter of youth development projects and whose NOM Theme, “Jaycees for a Better Tomorrow,” encapsulated his

administration’s thrust towards the youth, conceived of the idea of honoring academically exceptional students all over the country as a way of motivating them to excel further. This year in Cagayan de Oro City, the four local organizations of JCI Philippines, namely JCI Macajalar 24K, JCI Bailawanen, JCI Kagayhaan Gold and JCI Cagayan de Oro Inc. are working together to organize a very special Awarding Ceremonies of the student awardees from the different schools in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental. Keynote addresses and inspirational messages will be delivered to the awardees to inspire them towards greater achievement in life. The ceremony will be held on March 21, 2015 (Saturday), 10:00 a.m., at SM City Rotunda. PR

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